Neuro-cardiology or cardio-neurology – a new specialization of the future?

Czech version

Authors: Petr Widimský ¹; Ivana Štětkářová ²
Authors‘ workplace: Kardiocentrum 3. LF UK a FN Královské Vinohrady, Praha ¹; Neurologická klinika 3. LF UK a FN Královské Vinohrady, Praha ²
Published in: Vnitř Lék 2015; 61(5): 484-486
Category: Reviews

Overview

Acute ischemic stroke is a catastrophic cardiovascular disease with frequent cardiac causes and cerebral consequences, thus the close cooperation between neurologists and cardiologists is necessary for the optimal patient management. Furthermore, recent randomized trials demonstrated, that catheter-based thrombectomy (CBT) is the most effective treatment for properly selected patients. Interventional cardiology with its widespread non-stop services for acute myocardial infarction can fill the existing gaps in coverage of population needs with neurointerventional services. Thus, a new future medical subspecialization may emerge: neurocardiology or cardioneurology.

Key words:
acute stroke – cardiology – cardioneurology – neurocardiology – neurointervention – neurology – thrombectomy

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