D-Dimers and MPO Are No Suitable Biomarkers for Application in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Surveillance in a Real-World Setting of Vascular Surgery Patients.

There is currently no clinically valid biomarker for predicting the growth and prognosis of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). The most promising candidates with the highest diagnostic values are plasma D-dimers and markers of activated neutrophils, i.e.

Results of a German nationwide survey on perioperative cardiac management in vascular surgery.

Unlabelled: Because of the lack of specific recommendations concerning cardiac risk stratification before vascular surgery, appropriate decisions remain individual. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the perioperative cardiac management in vascular surgery in Germany.

Methods: This article is based on a survey from 2018 of heads of German vascular surgical departments or units regarding their experience with perioperative cardiac management.

[Results of a single center vascular screening program in Germany].

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in Europe with a relevant socioeconomic burden. A screening program for vascular diseases in asymptomatic persons with a defined risk constellation can lead to an early diagnosis.

Objective: The study examined a screening program for carotid stenosis, peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) and abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) in persons without any known vascular disease with respect to demographic data, risk factors, pre-existing conditions, medication intake, detection of pathological findings and/or findings requiring treatment.

[The biomarkers BNP and NT-proBNP].

The present review of the biomarkers BNP and NT-pro-BNP is published in the series "biomarkers" of the , which deals with the increasing use of the determination of specific markers in so-called manager preventive and check-up examinations. In principle, BNP and NT-pro-BNP are fundamentally suitable as markers for diagnosing acute and chronic heart failure and for assessing the course. In this context these show a high sensitivity and specificity.

Thermal influence on defensive behaviours of the Eastern garter snake, Thamnophis sirtalis.

The influence of body temperature on the defensive behaviours of the Eastern garter snake was investigated. Snakes encountered in the field were grabbed by hand at mid-body to imitate the attack of a predator or were approached in the same manner but without any contact by the investigator. Behavioural responses were related to snake body and ambient temperatures.