Vascular Research

Scope and Challenges

Each year more than 17 million persons die from cardiovascular diseases – this is one third of the global death toll. Atherosclerosis of the coronary or peripheral arteries are the main predictors of future cardiovascular events (1,2). Thrombotic events may not only occur in arteries, but also in veins (3), which may lead to fatal pulmonary embolism (4,5). It is estimated that more than 100,000 deep vein thromboses occur each year in Germany. The principal objective of vascular medicine is to prevent and treat both arterial as well as venous disorders in order to avoid severe complications. Here, antithrombotic therapy plays a central role.

Targeted, focused and successful

The starting point for vascular research is the identification of an important medical need on the one hand, and the vision for potential benefits of an innovation on the other. Effective and efficient vascular research merges the two and thus defines the way forward for the optimal use of innovations for the best possible benefit of the vascular patients.

Professor Bauersachs brings these two preconditions together at VASC - Center for Vascular Research. He combines his extensive experience in clinical practice as a vascular physician with his long-term competence from his numerous scientific studies.

Education and Teaching

Fresh Concepts for Vascular Medicine

New results and observations from evidence-based research frequently are communicated to practicing physicians in a rather abstract way without considering the actual real-world needs of their environments. Thus, dissemination of new evidence into everyday practical clinical work often is unsatisfactory, and the acceptance of medical education programs commonly is low, as is participation and motivation.
The underlying reason for this is that educational material, content and methodology are derived from perspective of the “sender” rather than from the different situation and needs of the “receivers”. In addition, communication to young doctors is increasingly challenging due to the rapidly changing pathways and modalities of the younger generation, including faster communication, more rapid change of focuses and shorter attention span for one single topic. Since there is an enormous variation with respect to age, clinical setting, education, medical specialty and with a variety of topics at stake, rarely does this “one size fits all” reach such diverse addressees.

Therefore educational events, materials, publications and communication tools have to be specifically developed for the individual target group; this has always been the focus and competency of VASC – tailoring educational content to specific target groups.

Professor Bauersachs has a long-term experience ranging from small to very large educational events, encompassing a wide spectrum of formats: This includes use of various media and formats, as well as adaptation to different professions, specialties, knowledge and clinical experience - tailored to needs and expectations of the participants.

A core factor of his successful educational activities is credibility, appreciation, transparency, practicability and interactivity, resulting in better understanding and further advancement of knowledge and expertise. Concise knowledge that incorporates the key issues is important for everyday practice and ultimately for the benefit of the patients.

Bauersachs´ sincere and transparent communication tailored to the needs of patients and doctors is always on equal footing to his audience by being encouraging vital, successful and – simply fun!

Lectures

Workshops

Educational Material / Constructive Feedback and Evaluation

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Consulting

Consulting in Vascular Research

Through the combination of many years of practical medical work and profound experience from vascular research, Professor Bauersachs can ideally identify, evaluate and assess the chances of success of innovative approaches. In all phases of clinical development, these early assessments are indispensable and provide a solid basis for identifying specific research questions for scientific studies. Critical assessment is particularly important with regard to study design, statistics, practicability, likelihood of success, feasibility, future relevance, identification of potential limitations, and overcoming these challenges at the outset and during the course of the studies. New scientific concepts are critically and constructively supported by VASC, the Centre for Vascular Research. Project and research ideas are developed and coordinated, publications prepared and study results are successfully published.

Professor Bauersachs´ thoughtful, unbiased, honest, realistic and practical assessment is sought for in the planning of studies and many advisory boards. He identifies pitfalls, errors to be avoided, and then secures the project. His interdisciplinary approach and his interlinking work between different disciplines, between care levels, theoretical and clinical researchers, sponsors and study centers, patients and doctors are particularly appreciated. Professor Bauersachs is a conductive bridge builder between these vastly different poles, functioning as translator and mediator. In order to establish a common basis on an equal footing is an important prerequisite for joint success.

Transfer of Theoretical Knowledge into Practical Action

A central concern of Professor Bauersachs has always been to derive clear, practical and pragmatic solutions for complex clinical situations. In this way, making existing evidence available to clinicians and physicians in practice alike, in order to support their everyday work for the best benefit of the vascular patients.

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Publications

Vascular Medicine

Here you can read and download the latest published articles:

PubMed.gov, Prof. Dr. med. Rupert Bauersachs

researchgate.net, Prof. Dr. med. Rupert Bauersachs

Contact

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Do you have questions or a specific concern? Write Professor Bauersachs or call him directly.

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Phone 089 55 28 77 95

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