{"title":"[Cardiomyopathies: a practical approach to the assessment and management of patients and their families].","authors":"Roxana Hiestand, Christiane Gruner","doi":"10.23785/TU.2024.02.006","DOIUrl":"10.23785/TU.2024.02.006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The new 2023 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines for the management of cardiomyopathies addresses all cardiomyopathies in a single document for the first time. The focus is on a phenotype-oriented diagnostic approach, multimodal imaging and genetic testing to establish the most accurate diagnosis possible. Additionally, new recommendations for risk stratification for sudden cardiac death in various cardiomyopathy phenotypes are provided. MRI and genetic testing have significantly gained importance in this context. Recommendations for comprehensive clinical and genetic cascade screening in relatives of individuals with cardiomyopathies have been revised. This article presents the most important innovations of these guidelines in a practice-oriented approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":44874,"journal":{"name":"THERAPEUTISCHE UMSCHAU","volume":"81 2","pages":"60-66"},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141080883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stefanie Boll, Eleonora Lupi, Thomas Wolters, Tobias Höfflinghaus, Mattia Arrigo
{"title":"[Acute heart failure (AHF)].","authors":"Stefanie Boll, Eleonora Lupi, Thomas Wolters, Tobias Höfflinghaus, Mattia Arrigo","doi":"10.23785/TU.2024.02.004","DOIUrl":"10.23785/TU.2024.02.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Acute heart failure (AHF) is a frequent cause for emergency consultations, leads to long hospital stays and is characterized by high mortality and rehospitalization rates, with the first months after hospitalization having the highest risk («vulnerable phase»). The clinical presentation is usually characterized by fluid accumulation. Over the last three decades, few advances have been achieved in the treatment of AHF, as most studies with diuretics or vasodilators failed to show positive effects in terms of mortality and rehospitalization rates. In this context, the treatment of AHF must have an integrative approach, consisting of rapid correction of systemic congestion on the one hand, and specific therapies for the precipitating factors, the underlying cardiac pathology, and non-cardiac comorbidities on the other. Recently, it has been shown that a rapid and intensive up-titration of oral heart failure medical therapy during and immediately after hospitalization can improve the prognosis during the vulnerable phase after AHF. In this article, the principles of optimization and personalization of diuretic therapy and oral heart failure medication during hospitalization and the early outpatient phase after AHF are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":44874,"journal":{"name":"THERAPEUTISCHE UMSCHAU","volume":"81 2","pages":"47-53"},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141080803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Progressive pulmonary Fibrosis].","authors":"Rebekka Kleiner, Susanne Pohle","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Progressive pulmonary Fibrosis Abstract: Cough and dyspnea on excertion are common and early symptoms of interstitial lung diseases (ILD). Thoracic imaging (particularly computed tomography) detects such lung structural alterations early in the disease course. Knowledge of these diseases and their management is necessary in the daily business. The term \"progressive pulmonary fibrosis\" subsumes a heterogene group of interstitial lung diseases with a similar course of progressive fibrosis. The management of these diseases should be discussed interdisciplinary, similar to the management of the Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Antifibrotic drugs are new therapeutic options.</p>","PeriodicalId":44874,"journal":{"name":"THERAPEUTISCHE UMSCHAU","volume":"81 1","pages":"12-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140852870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Interstitial Lung Disease associated with Connective Tissue Diseases].","authors":"Adela Sarbu, Sabina A Guler","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Interstitial Lung Disease associated with Connective Tissue Diseases Abstract: Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) are in up to one-third of cases associated with connective tissue diseases (CTD). In systemic sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, polymyositis/dermatomyositis, Sjögren's syndrome, and mixed connective tissue disease, an associated ILD significantly increases morbidity and mortality. The diagnostic workup for suspected CTD-ILD includes a range of functional, radiological, laboratory, and, if necessary, invasive tests. A thorough medical history and physical examination with targeted rheumatological diagnosis is particularly important. Also, patients with unclassified ILDs should be evaluated thoroughly for any underlying CTD. Pharmacological treatment options for CTD-ILD differ significantly from those for other ILDs. In addition to short-term glucocorticoids, antimetabolites and biological agents are often used. Antifibrotic drugs have also been successfully used in CTD-ILDs. The decision on whether and which immunosuppressive and/or antifibrotic therapy is indicated depends on the underlying disease, disease activity, extrapulmonary manifestations, severity of organ involvement, ILD progression, comorbidities, and patient preferences. Complex treatment decisions are ideally made in multidisciplinary expert teams.</p>","PeriodicalId":44874,"journal":{"name":"THERAPEUTISCHE UMSCHAU","volume":"81 1","pages":"4-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140852234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Diffuse cystic lung disease].","authors":"Silviu Mihail Chirila","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Diffuse cystic lung disease (DCLD) represents a heterogeneous group of conditions, typically characterized by the presence of multiple thin-walled, predominantly round parenchymal lucencies. The increased accessibility of computed tomography (CT) underscores the growing relevance of a relatively rare group of diseases as more clinicians are confronted with the presence of multiple lung cysts on the chest CT scan. Although the etiology of these conditions is very diverse, the focus of the differential diagnosis revolves around four primary causative factors - Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), Pulmonary Langerhanscell histiocytosis (PLCH), Birt-Hogg-Dubé (BHD) and lymphoid interstitial pneumonia (LIP). Achieving an accurate diagnosis poses a challenge and typically necessitates lung biopsies; however, it is crucial for ensuring proper management.</p>","PeriodicalId":44874,"journal":{"name":"THERAPEUTISCHE UMSCHAU","volume":"81 1","pages":"16-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140871542","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Cryobiopsies for the differentiation of interstitial pneumopathies].","authors":"Kathleen Jahn","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Cryobiopsies for the differentiation of interstitial pneumopathies Abstract: Definitive diagnosis of interstitial pneumopathy is often difficult. In order to establish antifibrotic therapy, it is necessary to narrow down the aetiology and, in up to 40% of cases, obtain histological confirmation. The establishment of the endoscopic method of cryobiopsy achieves a diagnostic yield of 76-80% with significantly fewer complications compared to surgical lung biopsy.</p>","PeriodicalId":44874,"journal":{"name":"THERAPEUTISCHE UMSCHAU","volume":"81 1","pages":"21-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140866845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Celine Schumacher, Christian Clarenbach, Holger Dressel
{"title":"[Workplace-associated fever].","authors":"Celine Schumacher, Christian Clarenbach, Holger Dressel","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Febrile conditions often have an infectious etiology. However, there are also fevers associated with occupational exposures. A detailed occupational history can hold the key to the diagnosis. In the case of exposure to organic dusts, the development of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is possible. Thus, HP should be considered in the presence of interstitial lung disease of unclear etiology. Failure to recognize this can have dramatic consequences and, in extreme cases, lead to lung transplantation. Differentially, organic dust toxic syndrome (ODTS) must be considered. The syndrome of metal fume fever provoked by inhalation of inorganic substances is usually benign and self-limiting. The disease manifests with fever, cough, and flu-like sensations.</p>","PeriodicalId":44874,"journal":{"name":"THERAPEUTISCHE UMSCHAU","volume":"81 1","pages":"24-28"},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140858427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Chronic inflammatory bowel disease in elderly people].","authors":"Dominic Althaus, Petr Hruz","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Inflammatory bowel disease is mainly diagnosed in younger patients. However, the number of elderly patients (age > 60 years) affected by Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis is increasing. In the elderly, symptoms often differ from the younger population. Older patients generally present a milder clinical course and are less often affected by extraintestinal disease activity. Treatment options are similar to the ones in younger patients. Due to the higher risk of drug interactions and side effects, comorbidities and comedication of the older patients play a pivotal role in the selection of the specific treatment agent. In therapy refractory disease, surgical treatment is also a valuable option for patients > 60 years. Furthermore, vaccination, prevention of infections and regular cancer screening is mandatory in this vulnerable population.</p>","PeriodicalId":44874,"journal":{"name":"THERAPEUTISCHE UMSCHAU","volume":"80 9","pages":"405-410"},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138811658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Pregnancy].","authors":"Christine Nadege Manser","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The incidence of chronic inflammatory bowel disease is highest in the childbearing age. The diagnosis itself, but also the various treatment options available, often lead to uncertainties in affected women with regard to fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Not only by providing affected women with good information, but also by planning and accompanying the pregnancy, optimal conditions for a complication-free pregnancy can be achieved.</p>","PeriodicalId":44874,"journal":{"name":"THERAPEUTISCHE UMSCHAU","volume":"80 9","pages":"398-404"},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138811697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}