This content is machine translated Cardiovascular risk and obesity Pathomechanisms, secondary prevention and treatment options Obesity is not only a well-known, significant risk factor for the development and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but is also recognized as a disease entity in its own right...… CME-Test
View Post 19 min This content is machine translated Cardiovascular risk and obesity Pathomechanisms, secondary prevention and treatment options Obesity is not only a well-known, significant risk factor for the development and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but is also recognized as a disease entity in its own right...… CME-Test
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Sugar alternatives for diabetes Sugar alcohols and their role in metabolism: an update Erythritol and xylitol are sugar alcohols that occur naturally in small quantities in berries and vegetables and are used as sweeteners in the food industry and can also be used...… CME-Test
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Sugar alternatives for diabetes Sugar alcohols and their role in metabolism: an update Erythritol and xylitol are sugar alcohols that occur naturally in small quantities in berries and vegetables and are used as sweeteners in the food industry and can also be used… CME-Test
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK) Updated ESC recommendations have been integrated into PAAD guideline Both asymptomatic and symptomatic PAD patients have an increased cardiovascular risk. Early diagnosis, prevention and treatment are therefore crucial. The recommendations of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) were updated…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SGLT2i for heart failure HF prevalence in diabetes patients is underestimated in everyday clinical practice SGLT2 inhibitors can significantly reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart failure (HF) and death from cardiovascular causes in patients with diabetes and HF. However, the diagnosis of HF is…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes ESC recommendations for reducing cardiovascular risk Patients with type 2 diabetes have a greatly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to healthy people in the same age group. The current guidelines published in the European…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Obstructive sleep apnea Healthier heart thanks to CPAP People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, but there is conflicting data regarding the effects of CPAP on reducing this risk. A study now…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Do low carb diets harm the heart? Keto diet associated with hypercholesterolemia and increased risk of ASCVD Many people think they are doing something good for their health with a low carb high fat diet. However, adherence to a low-carbohydrate, high-fat so-called ketogenic diet has now been…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Modern lipid management in type 2 diabetes LDL cholesterol reduction in addition to statins To prevent atherosclerosis and the associated risks, consistent treatment of cardiovascular risk factors is recommended – this includes in particular the reduction of elevated LDL cholesterol levels. In addition to…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Hypertension Optimal therapy of hypertension in practice After a confirmed diagnosis of arterial hypertension, one should assess the severity, overall cardiovascular risk, and any organ damage present. First-line antihypertensives are RAAS blockers alone or combined with Ca… CME-Test
