This content is machine translated EGb 761 for dementia with neuropsychiatric problems Evaluation of new studies shows effectiveness For years, Ginkgo biloba research focused on improving cognitive abilities or prevention. In this context, many studies with the Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 have shown positive results. Recently, mental…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated An impressive development From heart replacement to the modern cardiac assist pump The number of patients with clinically advanced cardiacinsufficiency is increasing worldwide. If conventional therapeutic options have been exhausted, it is necessary to evaluate whether the criteria for heart transplantation are…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Prevention Summit Lowering blood pressure to prevent dementia? Vascular dementia was the subject of a presentation at the Prevention Summit at the University Hospital Zurich. PD Dr. med. Urs Schwarz, University Hospital Zurich, gave an overview of this…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Cerebral microangiopathy and vascular dementia. Small vessels with great significance Vascular dementia (VaD) is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s dementia and thus the most common non-neurodegenerative form of dementia. It does not represent a singular disease.…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Anticoagulation in cardiac assist devices No study results with new oral anticoagulants to date. Anticoagulation must be individualized to the support system and patient. Patients with non-pulsatile systems have been shown to have acquired von Willebrand syndrome, which increases the risk for bleeding complications.…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Differential diagnosis dementia Genesis and differentiation of dementia from depression and delirium The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s dementia, which is chronically progressive and primarily shows memory impairment. After initial rule-out diagnosis by the primary care provider, differential diagnosis should…
