Novel directions for the management of dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with coronary artery disease

Dual antiplatelet therapy has been extensively studied in the last two decades, giving opportunities for thorough evidence-based recommendations. The ESC/EACTS guidelines on DAPT in CAD provide guidance for DAPT type and duration, maintaining a patient-centred focus. Patient-specific and dynamic evaluation of the ischaemic and bleeding risks is key for optimal treatment decisions.

Exercise and cancer

Evidence for the effectiveness of exercise to improve physical functioning, body composition, fatigue and quality of life in cancer patients is promising and, in general, exercise is safe and feasible throughout the course of cancer care.

Gender differences in cardiac interventions

Differences in pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and outcomes of cardiovascular disease in men and women have been known for decades, but are not fully understood; women are underrepresented in most cardiovascular trials. Furthermore, women remain a minority in interventional cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.

Women in cardiology: past, present and future

In 2018, the Swiss Society of Cardiology celebrated its 70th year. Is this also a celebration for the achievement of women in cardiology? Yes and no. 

Diagnostic accuracy of transthoracic three-dimensional left ventricular function analysis compared with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging: a bivariate meta-analysis

The effect of lithoplasty on the coronary arteries

The authors present the case of a 79-year-old gentleman presenting with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction and a heavily calcified bifurcation stenosis of the left anterior descending and the diagonal branch. Intravascular lithoplasty was used to prepare the extremely calcified lesion. 

Echocardiographic grading of aortic valve stenosis: impact of right parasternal view

This case demonstrates the importance of using all available echocardiographic windows for assessing valve function, particularly in the case of unequivocal results regarding the clinical presentation and/or reduced image quality.

Left atrial appendage stenosis

A rare entity that should be recognised by both cardiologists and radiologists to avoid misinterpretation in cardiac imaging.

Cardiology Update London 2018

For the second time last December experts from the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States reviewed the year in cardiology at the Royal Society of Medicine in the heart of London. This novel course, supported by the European Society of Cardiology and organised by Zurich Heart House, has grown impressively.

Pascal Meier ‒ new head of cardiology at the Kantonsspital Graubünden