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[Update on diagnostics and treatment of heart failure].
Wintrich, J, Berger, AK, Bewarder, Y, Emrich, I, Slawik, J, Böhm, M
Herz. 2022;(4):340-353
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Abstract
The incidence and prevalence of heart failure are increasing worldwide. Despite numerous scientific and clinical innovations the mortality and morbidity rates in heart failure patients remain high, so that guideline-conform diagnostics and treatment are of decisive importance. Cardiac decompensation is one of the leading reasons for hospital admissions in Germany. Thus, the treatment of patients with heart failure represents a substantial challenge for the German healthcare system. This article highlights the latest scientific knowledge on acute and chronic heart failure from the years 2018-2020.
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[Blood pressure targets in patients with diabetes mellitus : What are optimum values?].
Dederer, J, Bewarder, Y, Mahfoud, F, Böhm, M
Herz. 2019;(3):231-237
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Diabetes mellitus and arterial hypertension are the most prevalent diseases in the aging population. Both are important risk factors for the development of cardiovascular complications and are associated with a high mortality. Both diseases are often first recognized late. The prognosis of patients with diabetes mellitus is favorably influenced by an optimal adjustment of blood sugar and blood pressure, as confirmed in large randomized clinical trials. Patients with diabetes mellitus and a blood pressure >130/80 mm Hg should first receive life style counseling with respect to nutrition and activity. Drug treatment for reduction of blood pressure is recommended for a blood pressure ≥140/90 mm Hg.