Hintergrund: Plättchenaggregationshemmende Medikamente sind eine der wichtigsten Therapieformen zur sekundären Prävention ischämischer Ereignisse. Ziel dieser prospektiven Studie war die Erhebung der tatsächlich verabreichten aggregationshemmenden ...
Background: The known natural history of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is determined by the generalization of atherosclerosis with resulting high cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality. The aim of this prospective study was to ...
Summary:Background: Current evidence indicates that erectile dysfunction (ED) is an independent risk factor for future cardiovascular events. This study aimed to estimate the cost-effectiveness of screening and subsequent preventive ...
Summary:Background: Secondary prevention remains under-implemented in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). In the present study, we sought to assess the extent, the predictors and the prognostic impact of optimal lifestyle ...
Today effective prevention of colorectal cancer can be done. For primary prevention there are good data for the recommendation of regular physical activity and body weight reduction if BMI is greater than 25 kg/m². Furthermore colorectal cancer risk ...
Follow-up Care of Patients after Heart AttackAbstract. Survivors of a myocardial infarction are at increased risk for future cardiac events, including recurrent infarction, heart failure, arrhythmia, stroke, and sudden cardiac death. The primary care ...
Cardiac Rehabilitation 2015Abstract. The goals of cardiac rehabilitation are (re-)conditioning and secondary prevention in patients with heart disease or an elevated cardiovascular risk profile. Rehabilitation is based on motivation through education, on ...
Therapeutic Strategies in Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease: The Role of Coronary RevascularizationAbstract. Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Prevention and optimal treatment of ...
Doctor, Do You Know Red Yeast Rice?Abstract. We present cases of patients with high total cholesterol who wanted to use an alternative therapy for lowering cholesterol. An improvement in the lipid profile was ...
Conception and Evaluation of a Smoking Cessation Program for Adolescents in Schools as Part of a Project-Oriented WeekAim: Description and evaluation of a smoking cessation program for adolescents (SCA) in schools.</P><P>
Methods: A group of 13 grade 10 ...
Determinants and changes of smoking behavior in adolescents: Transfer effects of a school-related health programAbstract. A school-related health program designed to prevent alcohol and drug abuse is evaluated regarding possible transfer effects on ...
DelinquencyJuvenile delinquency is a ubiquitous, statistically normal phenomenon of our western societies. Although many facts concerning the development of antisocial behavior have been found in longitudinal studies, there is a lack of significant and ...
Background: In addition to implementing a depression screening program, conducting a survey beforehand might contribute to suicide risk reduction for the elderly. Aims: This study evaluates outcomes of a community-based program to prevent suicide among ...