Dual antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention over time: one size does not fit all

The optimal treatment duration and composition remains a major challenge.

Dyslipidaemia and hypertension – brothers in crime?!

With the consistent use of modern CV drugs, CVD death and morbidity have become mostly preventable.

Hypertension in frail patients

Evidence on hypertension in frail patients remains sparse with seemingly conflicting results.

Balloon protection of the left phrenic nerve during epicardial catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia

During epicardial radiofrequency ablation procedures the proximity to the left phrenic nerve may limit or even prohibit ablation of the arrhythmia.

Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus leading to symptomatic mitral stenosis

A rare benign finding, likely underreported and may be confused with tumours or abscess.

Flecainide-induced ST segment changes can mimic pathological ECG changes in patients undergoing exercise testing: a case report

Pharmacological effects of flecainide and other class IC antiarrhythmic drugs may lead to suspicion of cardiac ischaemia.

Transradial coronary angiography: the right path less travelled

This case highlights the importance of taking a complete history that facilitates a proper decision-making process on the need for conventional coronary angiography in patients presenting with chest pain.

Swiss Cardiology in the European Showcase

Albrecht von Haller Young Investigator Award 2021

Artificial intelligence: the stairway to better medicine?