Background: Diabetes mellitus type II and arterial hypertension are major risk factors for peripheral arterial disease and have been considered to reduce collateral growth (arteriogenesis). Collateral growth proceeds through different stages. Vascular ...
Abstract. Fibromuscular dysplasia is a non-inflammatory, non-atherosclerotic vascular disease, occurring predominantly in younger females. A histologically heterogeneous group of fibroplasia without an ...
We discuss the case of a young man presenting with "renal colic" whose flank pain however, turned out to be the result of renal infarction due to dissection of an accessory renal artery with fibromuscular dysplasia. The condition was diagnosed after ...
Hypertension, defined as office blood pressure of ≥140 mmHg systolic and/or ≥90 mmHg diastolic, is prevalent and one of the most important risk factors for disease and premature death. Diagnostic evaluation includes risk stratification regarding other ...
Abstract. In sub-Saharan Africa, the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) remains under appreciated, but emerging evidence suggests it to be substantial. NCDs such as arterial hypertension, heart diseases, ...
Abstract. Overall, heart patients should be advised individually with respect to their tolerance of altitudes. However, the historical reflex that altitude ’per se’ is bad for heart patients should become a ...
Music Therapy in Cardiology: Problems, Applications, PerspectivesMusic and Music therapy proved to be of positive influence on cardiologic processes. Still there is no unanimous viewpoint whether music works in a more ...
Abstract. Controlled studies and clinical observations can elucidate the influence of music on blood pressure and heart rate, but do not explain underlying mechanisms. Clarification of contradictory scientific ...