A5077123248- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Radiology practices and education
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
University Hospital Augsburg
2020-2025
Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Essen
2017-2023
University of Augsburg
2023
Kempten University of Applied Sciences
2017-2020
University Hospital of Basel
2015-2017
RWTH Aachen University
2000
Zimmer Biomet (Germany)
1993
Abstract The aim of our study was to evaluate two different virtual non-contrast (VNC) algorithms applied photon counting detector (PCD)-CT data in terms noise, effectiveness contrast media subtraction and aortic valve calcium (AVC) scoring compared reference true (TNC)-based results. Consecutive patients underwent TAVR planning examination comprising a TNC scan, followed by CTA the heart. VNC series were reconstructed using conventional (VNC conv ) calcium-preserving pc algorithm. Noise...
Volumetric computed tomography (CT) scans ("spiral CT") were performed after intravenous (i.v.) cholangiography followed by additional 3D surface reconstructions of gallbladder and biliary ducts. 34 patients investigated prior to cholecystectomy. No allergic adverse reactions observed. The scan time was 24 s. Contrast enhancement in the extrahepatic bile duct measured. All CT image series reviewed independently four experienced physicians (two radiologists, two surgeons) compared for quality...
The British National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines recommend to use drug-eluting stents (DES) instead bare-metal (BMS) only in lesions >15 mm length or vessels <3 diameter. We analyzed the impact stent and diameter on in-stent restenosis (ISR) BASKET-PROVE study population evaluated cost-effectiveness DES compared BMS.The trial vs BMS large coronary arteries (≥3 mm). calculated incremental ratios (ICERs) acceptability curves with regard quality-adjusted life years...
With 900'000 coronary angiographies (CA) per year, Germany has the highest annual capita volume in Europe. Until now there are no prospective clinical data on degree of guideline-adherence use CA patients with suspected chronic syndrome (CCS) Germany.Between January 2019 and August 2021, 458 CCS were recruited nine German centres. Guideline-adherence was evaluated according to current European Society Cardiology guidelines. Pre-test probability (PTP) for CAD determined using age, gender, a...
Abstract Aims While the number of patients with stable coronary artery disease (SCAD) is similar across European countries, Germany has highest per capita volume angiographies (CA). This study evaluated health economic consequences guideline-non-adherent use CA in SCAD. Methods and results As part ENLIGHT-KHK trial, a prospective observational study, this microsimulation model compared major adverse cardiac events (MACE) costs real-world those (assumed) complete guideline-adherent (according...
Background The objective of this study was to investigate the differences in presenting symptoms between patients with and without diabetes being diagnosed an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methods A total 5,900 a first-time AMI were included into analysis. All aged 25 84 years recorded by population-based Myocardial Infarction Registry Augsburg, Germany, 2010 2017. presence (yes/no) 12 typical during event assessed within scope face-to-face interview. Multivariable adjusted logistic...
Chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) is a potentially progressive clinical presentation of artery disease (CAD). Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are available for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Embedded in the "ENLIGHT-KHK" healthcare project, qualitative study was conducted to identify factors that influence guideline adherence from perspective general practitioners (GPs) cardiologists (CA) ambulatory care sector Germany.GPs CAs were surveyed via telephone using an interview guide....
The Stent for Life initiative aims at the reduction of mortality in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction by enhancing timely access to primary percutaneous coronary intervention. To assess associated health and socioeconomic impact, economic project was launched applied four model regions: Romania, Portugal, Basque Country Spain, Kemerovo region Russian Federation.The is based on a decision tree that incorporates intervention rates mortality. Healthcare costs indirect caused loss...
Double-orifice mitral valve is an extremely rare cardiac anomaly possibly originating from insufficient endocardial fusion in embryogenesis. Severe concomitant anomalies and malfunction of the usually lead to early diagnosis childhood. Therefore prevalence isolated double-orifice adulthood not known. We present case a 63 years old, female Caucasian patient with diagnosed routine echocardiographic evaluation after chemotherapy presenting without clinical symptoms. Trans-thoracic...
To assess the value of computed tomography for diagnosis Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.We analysed CT examinations 109 patients with 197 involved bowel locations. 81 suffered from disease, 28 colitis. Diagnosis was based on combination clinical, endoscopic histopathologic findings. Three radiologists evaluated series concerning presence morphologic changes analogous to conventional radiographic findings.In we found irregular outer contours in 26% cases. The wall thickened 82%. In...
The aim of this study was to investigate the association between inflammatory plasma protein concentrations and long-term mortality in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).For 343 STEMI recorded 2009 2013 by population-based Myocardial Infarction Registry Augsburg, 92 proteins were measured at index event using OLINK inflammation panel. In multivariable-adjusted Cox regression models, each all-cause investigated. Median follow-up time 7.6 (IQR: 2.4) years. For that showed...
Drug Prescribing for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in General Practice: a Cross-Sectional Study
The ABSORB bioresorbable vascular scaffold raised safety concerns due to higher rates of thrombosis (ScT) and adequate diameter length for technology. Smaller (SScD, 2.5 mm) was an infrequently quoted predictor major adverse cardiac events (MACE). Therefore, we evaluated the impact SScD compared large (LScD, ≥3 ≤18 mm device on 2 year outcome in all-comer real life GABI-R cohort.We patients with implanted LScD (1341 patients) vs. (444 length. Patients more often presented ST-elevation...