The Institute for Experimental Cardiovascular Medicine in Freiburg

Organizations in healthcare, education, and government sectors typically make large-scale purchases and have specific buying needs driven by various regulations, standards, and long-term objectives. Understanding the characteristics and behaviors of institutional buyers is crucial for marketers aiming to engage with this segment effectively.
Characteristics of Institutional Markets
Institutional markets are characterized by their size and purchasing power. Institutions often procure goods and...

Institutional investors play a significant role in financial markets due to the large volume of assets they manage. These include pension funds, mutual funds, insurance companies, and hedge funds. Behavioral finance, which studies how psychological factors influence financial decisions, offers unique insights into their behavior and decision-making processes.While institutional investors are generally perceived as rational and well-informed, they are not immune to behavioral biases. Herding...

Circulating microRNAs have shown promise as biomarkers for cardiovascular diseases and acute myocardial infarctions. In this study, we describe a protocol for miRNA extraction, reverse transcription, and digital PCR for the absolute quantification of miRNAs in the serum of patients with cardiovascular...

The cardiovascular system is a vital transportation system in the body. It comprises the heart and blood vessels and facilitates the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products.
Heart
The heart is the central pump of the cardiovascular system that circulates blood throughout the body. It comprises two atria receiving the blood and two ventricles pumping blood out of the heart. Their rhythmic contractions, called heartbeats, ensure that blood flow remains continuous.
Blood Vessels
Blood...

The regulation of the cardiovascular system allows the body to adapt to various demands and maintain homeostasis.
The regulation of the cardiovascular system involves the autonomic nervous system (ANS), baroreceptors, and chemoreceptors, ensuring that heart rate and blood pressure are appropriately modulated in response to varying physiological demands.
The ANS comprises two main divisions: the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. The sympathetic nervous system enhances...

This protocol demonstrates the workflow of the SILICOFCM platform for automatically generating a parametric model of the left ventricle from patient-specific ultrasound images by applying a multi-scale electromechanical model of the heart. This platform enables in silico clinical trials intended to reduce real clinical trials and maximize positive therapeutic...