This content is machine translated AI-supported imaging and new biomarkers CHD diagnostics update Coronary heart disease remains one of the key challenges in cardiology. However, the way in which it is diagnosed is changing rapidly. Computed tomographic coronary angiography (CCTA), fractional flow reserve...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Arterial hypertension: ESC guideline 2024 in focus New category “elevated blood pressure” – what are the therapeutic implications? According to the guideline of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), which was updated last year, blood pressure values of 120-139/70-89 mmHg are considered “raised blood pressure”. Drug therapy is...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation New ESC guideline has adapted recommendations Atrial fibrillation is the most common persistent cardiac arrhythmia in adults. In the new guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) pays particular attention…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes Cardiovascular optimized therapy up-to-date The current ESC guideline recommends blood glucose-lowering substances with a proven cardiovascular benefit for certain risk groups among type 2 diabetics. In type 2 diabetes (T2D) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation (AFib) HAS-BLED score as a reference point for risk stratification Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common cardiac arrhythmia and increases the risk of suffering a stroke. According to the current ESC guideline, patients with VHF without a clear contraindication should…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Coronary heart disease (CHD) Clarification by means of coronary CT Coronary CT allows direct visualization and assessment of the coronaries after i.v. contrast administration and can exclude CAD in symptomatic patients with high negative predictive value. It takes little time…
