This content is machine translated Systemic sclerosis Therapeutic strategies for a heterogeneous disease. Early detection, risk stratification, and tailored therapy of systemic sclerosis (SSc) are of high importance to counteract disease-related limitations and potentially life-threatening manifestations in a timely manner. Interstitial lung disease…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Supraventricular tachycardias ECG interpretation in SVT Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) occurs in the general population with a prevalence of approximately 2-3/1000 population. Many people can be helped by adequate diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias, and the correct… CME-Test
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Supraventricular tachycardias ECG interpretation in SVT Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) occurs in the general population with a prevalence of approximately 2-3/1000 population. Many people can be helped by adequate diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias, and the correct…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Arrhythmias What is important to keep in mind for high-performance athletes? Sports activities can lead to structural and electrical changes in the heart in a volume- and intensity-dependent manner. A comprehensive overview of the resulting peculiarities in high-performance athletes, including advice…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Cardiac symptoms Clarification thorax pain Patients with chest pain require emergency evaluation for acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Diagnostic cornerstones of ACS are clinical presentation, 12-lead ECG, and cardiac troponins. The 0/1 h algorithms recommended as…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Differential diagnosis of dyspnea Principles of clarification in the outpatient setting Dyspnea is a common symptom with a broad differential diagnosis. Further instrumental examinations should be planned based on the history and clinic. Knowledge of the exact mechanism is the basis…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Heart related complaints Palpitations Palpitations are a common symptom and usually of harmless etiology. A targeted history taking together with the clinical examination and the resting ECG allow to decide which patients should be…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated AHF and its complications Follow-up of children with congenital heart defect Congenital heart defects are the most common organ malformation in children. Every cardiac defect requires pediatric cardiology evaluation and classification. Specialized pediatric cardiology follow-up is essential throughout childhood and adolescence…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Heart failure update Which drugs for which patients? The new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure were presented at this year’s congress of the European Society of Cardiology at the end of May. The new…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated A multidisciplinary challenge Follow-up of adults with congenital heart defect Patched is not cured: Patients with congenital heart defects are at high risk for heart defect-related complications in adulthood. Specialized, structured, and interdisciplinary follow-up can mitigate the risk of complications…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Ablation for atrial fibrillation When and for whom? The three basic pillars of therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are reduction of stroke risk, prevention of tachycardiomyopathy, and improvement of quality of life through symptom relief. Catheter…
