Cardiovascular Medicine

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Facharztprüfung für die Erlangung des Facharzttitels Kardiologie

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Cardiovasc. Med. 2011, 14(7), 232; https://doi.org/10.4414/cvm.2011.01605 - 10 Aug 2011

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Aufgrund des Weiterbildungsprogramms, welches am 1. Januar 2001 in Kraft gesetzt wurde, ist die Teilnahme an der Facharztprüfung obligatorisch.[...] Full article

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Mechanical Mitral Valve Thrombosis in a 25-Year-Old Man Who Stopped Taking His Acenocoumarol Treatment

by Philippe Maziarski and Edoardo De Benedetti

Cardiovasc. Med. 2011, 14(7), 230; https://doi.org/10.4414/cvm.2011.01601 - 10 Aug 2011

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A 25-year-old male who underwent a mitral mechanical valve replacement in 1998 for a congenital mitral stenosis presented to the emergency department in another hospital for dyspnoea. A diagnosis of bronchitis was made and the patient was sent home with antibiotics.[...] Full article

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Trapped Thrombus in the Open Foramen Ovale

by Sebastian Spethmann, Fabian Knebel and Adrian Constantin Borges

Cardiovasc. Med. 2011, 14(7), 229; https://doi.org/10.4414/cvm.2011.01602 - 10 Aug 2011

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A 73-year-old woman with history of malignant melanoma successfully treated 20 years previously presented to the emergency department with sudden dyspnoea and a swollen right leg.[...] Full article

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Typischer Rhythmus nach Herzoperation?

by Carolin Rogge, Martin Vurma and Christoph Schmidt

Cardiovasc. Med. 2011, 14(7), 225; https://doi.org/10.4414/cvm.2011.01608 - 10 Aug 2011

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Der 70-jährige Patient wurde uns zugewiesen zur stationären kardialen Rehabilitation bei St. n. mechanischem Aortenklappenersatz wegen schwerer degenerativer Aortenstenose.[...] Full article

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Revascularization After Removal of Broken Catheter from Left Circumflex Coronary Artery

by Manjunath C. Nanjappa, Prabhavathi Bhat and Arunkumar Panneerselvam

Cardiovasc. Med. 2011, 14(7), 222; https://doi.org/10.4414/cvm.2011.01603 - 10 Aug 2011

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Coronary angiography is the gold standard for diagnosis of coronary artery disease. Though it is a relatively safe procedure, complications can occur. We present an unusual case of a dehisced radio opaque ring from the diagnostic angiography catheter i nto the left circumflex [...] Read more.

Coronary angiography is the gold standard for diagnosis of coronary artery disease. Though it is a relatively safe procedure, complications can occur. We present an unusual case of a dehisced radio opaque ring from the diagnostic angiography catheter i nto the left circumflex artery. It was successfully retrieved with a guidewire and a balloon catheter and revascularization was done in the same setting. Full article

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Sondenextraktionen—Eine Anspruchsvolle Aufgabe

by Christoph T. Starck, Sacha Salzberg, Jürg Grünenfelder, Theodorus Kofidis, Johannes Holzmeister and Volkmar Falk

Cardiovasc. Med. 2011, 14(7), 213; https://doi.org/10.4414/cvm.2011.01606 - 10 Aug 2011

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Lead extraction, a demanding task. Every year approximately 10,000–15,000 pacemakerand ICD-leads are extracted worldwide with numbers continuing to rise. The increasing need for lead extractions may be explained by the evolution of pacemakerand ICD-implants during the last decade as well as by [...] Read more.

Lead extraction, a demanding task. Every year approximately 10,000–15,000 pacemakerand ICD-leads are extracted worldwide with numbers continuing to rise. The increasing need for lead extractions may be explained by the evolution of pacemakerand ICD-implants during the last decade as well as by the widened spectrum of extraction devices and techniques. Last but not least, in 2009 the indications for transvenous lead extractions were broadened by the Heart Rhythm Society. Lead extraction are not simple operations at all, but instead can be very challenging with a recognisable risk profile. When carried out by specialised centres lead extractions may be performed with high success rates (>95%), and low complication rates (<2%) and mortality (<0.5%). Full article

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Schweizer Alpkäse, Alpha-Linolensäure und kardiovaskuläre Protektion

by Jan Vontobel, Simona Stivala, Stephan Winnik and Jürg H. Beer

Cardiovasc. Med. 2011, 14(7), 205; https://doi.org/10.4414/cvm.2011.01604 - 10 Aug 2011

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Swiss alpine cheese, alphalinolenic acid and cardiovascular protection. The myth of alpine longevity has been preserved over the centuries and is attributed to the beneficial effects of alpine milk products (“alpine paradox”) with their increased o mega-3-fatty acid content. The daily intake [...] Read more.

Swiss alpine cheese, alphalinolenic acid and cardiovascular protection. The myth of alpine longevity has been preserved over the centuries and is attributed to the beneficial effects of alpine milk products (“alpine paradox”) with their increased o mega-3-fatty acid content. The daily intake of n3-FA is part of the AHA recommendations for lowering cardiovascular risk. This is mainly attributed to n3-FA of maritime origin. In view of limited fishery resources and due to pollutants including mercury and organic solvents, as well as the costly purification process needed t o produce n3-FA capsules, alternatives are being sought. The plant-derived alphalinolenic acid (ALA) appears to be an interesting and competitive alternative at low cost. The protective antithrombotic, antiarteriosclerotic and antiarrhythmic m echanisms of n3-FA are presented. The clinical data, including more recent negative secondary prevention intervention studies and controversial conclusions, are discussed. The n3-FA dose, the target population a nd concomitant medical treatment appear to offer critical clues to differing outcomes. Full article

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Cardiac Manifestations of Extracardiac Tumours—From an Oncologist’s Perspective

by Nicole M. Hagner and Thomas Cerny

Cardiovasc. Med. 2011, 14(7), 199; https://doi.org/10.4414/cvm.2011.01607 - 10 Aug 2011

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The vast majority of cardiac tumours are metastases, with primary cardiac tumours being extremely rare. Lung cancer is the leading primary tumour involving the heart. Cardiac manifestations of extracardiac tumours usually arise late in the course of the neoplastic disease and are only [...] Read more.

The vast majority of cardiac tumours are metastases, with primary cardiac tumours being extremely rare. Lung cancer is the leading primary tumour involving the heart. Cardiac manifestations of extracardiac tumours usually arise late in the course of the neoplastic disease and are only rarely encountered as the first manifestation of a neoplasm. Depending upon localisation, type and degree of cardiac involvement, cancer patients may present with heart failure, arrhythmia, pericarditis or pericardial effusion. Emergency situations related to extracardiac tumours include cardiac tamponade, myocardial infarction, and superior vena cava syndrome due to tumour compression. Prognosis depends upon the underlying disease but is generally poor. With the availability of better systemic tumour therapies some paraneoplastic cardiac tumour manifestations such as carcinoid heart disease have become rare. However, increasing concern exists over drug therapy or radiotherapy-related cardiopathies in the long-term follow-up of cancer patients – particularly with the rise of innovative new drugs with yet unknown cardiac safety profiles. Full article

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