2009 11 - 6 articles
Pedal oedema is a common dose dependent adverse effect of dihydropyridine calcium antagonists. Pathogenetic mechanisms leading to pedal oedema are related to a calcium antagonist induced paresis of the precapillary sphincter resulting in intracapilla...
Heart failure presents a substantial dilemma in the United States and Europe with a high prevalence and a persistent rise in admissions for acute episodes despite recent advances in the field. Evidence-based pharmacologic therapy has been well establ...
Ein 50-jähriger Patient wird zugewiesen mit Verdacht auf epileptischen Anfall [...]
Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus is a safe and effective technique. The new version of the Amplatzer PDA occluder (Amplatzer Duct Occluder II) permits antegrade delivery and significantly simplifies the procedure.
The causative relationship between smoking and coronary heart disease is well established, with relative risks (RRs) or odds ratios (ORs) estimated at 1.5–3 or higher. The pathophysiologic mechanisms of vascular damage from smoking include changes of...
The morbidity and mortality associated with infective endocarditis can be significantly reduced by early diagnosis and initiation of effective therapy. Due to the often nonspecific prosaic symptoms associated with infective endocarditis, patients are...
