With EuroPCR 2018 just around the corner, it’s time to take a closer look at some of the most prevalent cardiovascular diseases like structural heart disease, coronary artery disease, and congenital heart disease.
This dossier features articles demonstrating outcome-relevant decision-making in diagnosing myocardial infarction, advancements in minimally-invasive therapies such as left atrial appendage closure, and innovations in clinical pathways.
![High-Sensitivity Troponin I Assays: A Breakthrough in AMI Diagnosis](https://marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/1800000005348551/36d8227b9f83/v/fe39c5264fc9/Cardiovascular_Care_1_1800000005348551.jpg)
High-Sensitivity Troponin I Assays: A Breakthrough in AMI Diagnosis
Thanks to high-sensitivity troponin I assays, new possibilities have emerged for quicker, more accurate diagnoses of myocardial infarction. Peter Kavsak, PhD talks about their potential to significantly impact patient care and protocols.
![New Perspectives in Cardiology](https://marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/1800000005348550/f478f351659f/v/a7b2e2fe4c6a/Cardiovascular_Care_2_1800000005348550.jpg)
New Perspectives in Cardiology
syngo DynaCT has revolutionized the workflow for complex cardiac interventions. Find out how this innovative application supports 3D imaging during procedures at University Hospital Erlangen.
![Cardiac Care in the Tropics](https://marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/1800000005348549/853a645506b0/v/8e647460c6bb/Cardiovascular_Care_3_1800000005348549.jpg)
Cardiac Care in the Tropics
Since its founding in 2001, the Sarawak General Hospital Heart Centre in Malaysia has become a renowned specialist healthcare and research facility. It offers excellent care at low cost. Two of its founders explain how grit, technology, and team spirit enabled this success.
![Real-time Volume ICE Improves Cardiac Interventions](https://marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/1800000005350346/ab738659ca6a/v/0b863de7744d/Cardiovascular_Care_4_1800000005350346.jpg)
Real-time Volume ICE Improves Cardiac Interventions
Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) plays an essential role in guiding complex cardiovascular interventions. Real-time volume ICE was used for the first time in clinical application at the Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho in Portugal.