Autor: Valérie Herzog
Cardiology Review Course Zurich 2026: What is Required for Optimal Lipid Management
Given the risks associated with elevated lipid levels, optimal lipid management is of great importance. Prof. Dr. Isabella Sudano, head of the hypertension,
dyslipidemia, and smoking cessation clinic, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Zurich; and PD Dr. Kon- stantinos Koskinas, Preventive Cardiology, University Clinic for Cardiology, Inselspital Bern, at the Cardiology Review Course Zurich 2026.
No Need to Give up Coffee after Cardioversion
It is commonly believed that caffeinated coffee has a proar- rhythmic effect. A prospective, open-label, randomized study investigated whether caffeinated coffee has an influence on recurrent atrial fibrillation compared to abstinence from coffee and caffeine.
Nicotine in any Form Is Harmful to the Heart
Regardless of whether nicotine is burned, heated, inhaled, or simply kept in the mouth as a pouch, the European Society of Cardiology classifies nicotine as a direct cardiovascular toxin in a consensus paper. This assessment was based on an evaluation of all available literature on nicotine consumption.
Colchicine for Heart Attacks
Treatment with low-dose colchicine has been proposed for secondary cardiovascular prevention in patients with high cardiovascular risk. A Cochrane review investigated the benefits of colchicine therapy in patients with stable cardiovascular disease, previous myocardial infarction, or stroke. Twelve randomized placebo-controlled studies with a total of 22,983 participants aged between 57 and 74 years were evaluated.
Comparison of Anticoagulants
Apixaban and rivaroxaban are the most commonly used oral anticoagulants for the treatment of acute venous thromboembolism. An international study with a prospective, randomized, open-label, and blinded endpoint design investigated the extent to which the risk of bleeding differs between the two anticoagulants.
Potential Additional Benefits of Cardio-renal-metabolic Therapies on the Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation
Drug therapy for cardio-renal-metabolic diseases can prevent new-onset atrial fibrillation. A meta-analysis investigated which pharmacotherapies have an effect on the risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation.
Kosmetischer Eingriff mit Folgen: Disseminierte Sarkoidose wegen Augenbrauen-Tattoo
Tätowierungen können kutane Sarkoidose-Läsionen induzieren – eine mögliche erste sichtbare Manifestation einer multisystemischen granulomatösen Erkrankung.
Wenn die biologische Uhr vorgeht: Stress und Übergewicht beschleunigen Pubertät
Seit Jahrzehnten ist zu beobachten, dass Mädchen immer früher in die Pubertät kommen. Während viele auf die Ernährung oder die Umwelt verwiesen haben, hebt eine neue Studie der Columbia University eine Faktoren-Trias hervor: hoher Stress, Hormone und hoher Body-Mass-Index (BMI).
Vermeidbares Risiko: Rauchen schädigt die Augen – stärker als viele denken
Rauchen gehört zu den grössten vermeidbaren Gefahren für die Augengesundheit, warnt die Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft. So sind bis zu 20% aller neuen Erblindungen ab dem 50. Lebensjahr auf das Rauchen zurückzuführen. Studien zeigen zudem, dass Rauchen das Risiko für schwere Augenerkrankungen wie altersabhängige Makuladegeneration (AMD), Grünen Star und Gefässverschlüsse erhöht.