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Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is part of the examination spectrum of nuclear medicine. Its purpose is to assess metabolism and thus function in various organ systems. This is made possible by means of a radiopharmaceutical administered to the patient, the distribution of which in the body is made visible in the form of cross-sectional … Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Bone Marrow Transplantation: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Bone marrow transplantation involves the transfer of bone marrow, and therefore stem cells, to restore regular hematopoiesis. Bone marrow transplantation is generally indicated when the hematopoietic cell system has been severely compromised as a result of tumor disease or previous therapy (especially high-dose chemotherapy). What is bone marrow transplantation? Bone marrow transplantation involves the transfer … Bone Marrow Transplantation: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Cardioversion: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Cardioversion is the restoration of normal sinus rhythm and frequency in the presence of a serious cardiac arrhythmia. In the vast majority of cases, cardioversion is intended to resolve atrial fibrillation with a frequency greater than 100 Hz and a noticeable loss of performance. In principle, cardioversion can be performed with medication or by delivering … Cardioversion: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Cardiology: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Cardiology is a field of medicine that is particularly concerned with the study, treatment and cure of heart disease. It is therefore also referred to literally as the “study of the heart“. In order to work as a cardiologist, physicians in Germany must be able to provide evidence of special training. What is cardiology? Cardiology … Cardiology: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Performance Diagnostics: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Performance diagnostics creates a performance profile through which strengths, abilities and weaknesses of the examined patients are determined. It is a branch of medicine. Mainly, this performance measurement is used in sports medicine. However, there is also a psychological performance measurement. The results provide information about what physical and psychological performance patients are capable of. … Performance Diagnostics: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Neuroendocrinology: Treatment, Effects & Risks

In this country, hormone-related diseases such as diabetes, rheumatism or thyroid dysfunction are common. These are part of the endocrinologist’s treatment spectrum. However, when neurological or psychiatric disorders are added, the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases are part of the tasks of neuroendocrinology. What is neuroendocrinology? As a subfield of endocrinology, neuroendocrine science is … Neuroendocrinology: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Persistent Ductus Arteriosus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Persistent ductus arteriosus is the term used to describe the postnatal open connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate therapy prevents complications such as, in the worst case, death of the newborn. If successful and complete occlusion occurs, no further complications are to be expected. What is persistent ductus arteriosus? … Persistent Ductus Arteriosus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Ophthalmoplegia Progressiva Externa: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Ophthalmoplegia progressiva externa is a progressive and genetic paralysis of the external eye muscles in the setting of mitochondriopathy. Drooping of the eyelids is considered the leading symptom, but cardiac arrhythmias may also occur. No causal therapy exists. What is ophthalmoplegia progressiva externa? The clinical term “ophthalmoplegia” refers to isolated paralysis of the internal or … Ophthalmoplegia Progressiva Externa: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment