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The nose as entrypoint for SARS-CoV-2

Two specific cell types in the nose have been identified as likely initial infection points for the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Using data…

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Stefanie Dimmeler elected new spokesperson of the DZHK

Prof. Stefanie Dimmeler will start as the new spokesperson of the Board of Directors at the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK). She…

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More ACE2 in sick hearts

ACE2 is a protein on the surface of cells and serves as an entry portal for the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. A Frankfurt research group was able to show…

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Europe-wide register for SARS-CoV-2 infected patients

The German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) is participating in the Lean European Survey on SARS-CoV-2 Infected Patients (LEOSS) together…

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Coronavirus: Do not stop taking high blood pressure drugs such as ACE inhibitors and Sartane

Many patients who are taking high blood pressure medication are currently worried about whether they can continue to take it without hesitation. Some…

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All DZHK events cancelled

Due to the corona epidemic, we cancel all internal meetings and all events with external guests.

Meetings are held as far as possible as video…

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APPROACH-ACS-AF-DZHK7 trial has completed recruitment

The APPROACH-ACS-AF-DZHK7 study aims to improve the care of patients who have suffered a heart attack.

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How well is the heart perfused? Interdisciplinary recommendation on imaging procedures for ischemic heart disease

Whether patients suffer from acutely or chronically narrowed coronary vessels – quantitative imaging techniques are indispensable when it comes to…

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Fighting heart failure: funding of millions for systems medicine in Mainz

Which mechanisms are responsible for the development of heart failure? Scientists at the RheinMain site of the German Centre for Cardiovascular…

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European approval for heart valve technology from Kiel

A new heart valve technology developed at the University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, has received the CE mark and has been…

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