This content is machine translated Dyslipidemia: "Treat-to-target" Risk-adapted individual LDL-C targets Together with arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus, lipid metabolism disorders are among the most important modifiable cardiovascular risk factors. In addition to statins, various modern substance classes are now available...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Cardiovascular primary prevention Do not use aspirin indiscriminately The benefits of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) in the secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease are considered proven. In primary prevention, however, the evidence is controversial. The current tenor is: routine…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated New ESH guideline Screen hypertensive patients regularly for albuminuria The prevention of hypertension-associated secondary diseases is the focus of the new ESH (European Society of Hypertension ) hypertension guideline. Special emphasis is placed on secondary prevention with regard to…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Colonoscopy Effective bowel preparation with PEG solution Colorectal carcinoma is one of the most common malignant diseases worldwide. Colorectal cancer screenings play an important role in secondary prevention. Polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based solutions have been a proven means…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Cardiovascular diseases New study data on primary prophylaxis with ASA: carefully weigh benefits and risks Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) has long been established for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular events. In contrast, ASA administration for primary prevention is controversial. While European experts tend to advise against…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Percutaneous coronary intervention How to post-treat after PCI? The type and duration of combined antithrombotic therapy vary. Decisive factors are the clinical setting (stable CHD vs. ACS), the need for additional anticoagulation (e.g., atrial fibrillation), and the patient-specific…
View Post 28 min This content is machine translated Cardiovascular risk Most brain strokes could be prevented Brain stroke is one of the leading causes of death and the most common reason for acquired disability in adulthood. A further increase in stroke incidence is expected in the…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Atrial fibrillation and secondary prevention after stroke Status of the new anticoagulants In primary and secondary prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), after a long period of monopoly of vitamin K antagonists (VKA), new agents such as dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and apixaban…
