2017 ESC Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral arterial diseases, in collaboration with the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS): Summary of the document prepared by the Czech Society of Cardiology and the Czech Society of Angiology
Publication date: April 2018Source: Cor et Vasa, Volume 60, Issue 2Author(s): Debora Karetová, Jana Hirmerová, Jiří Matuška (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Successful treatment of peripartum cardiomyopathy with mechanical assist devices and cardiac transplantation
In this report we described the outcome of a 33 years old patient on the 32nd gestational week with peripartum cardiomyopathy who was successfully treated with biventricular mechanical assist devices and cardiac transplantation. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Editorial Board
Publication date: April 2018Source: Cor et Vasa, Volume 60, Issue 2Author(s): (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Role of echocardiography and cardiac biomarkers in prediction of in-hospital mortality and long-term risk of brain infarction in pulmonary embolism patients
ConclusionsHigh blood troponin T, NT-proBNP, RV dilatation/systolic dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension predicted in-hospital mortality. PFO/RLS presence and ST were predictors of clinically apparent/silent brain infarction. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Late outcomes after interventional treatment – Successful stenting of Takayasu arteritis lesions. Single center experience in Bulgaria
ConclusionsAll Takayasu patients in our report were successfully treated with implantation of different types of stents. One year results showed no significant restenosis, except in 1 patient with early restenosis until 6th month. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Patent hemostasis and comparison of two compression devices after transradial coronary catheterization and intervention
ConclusionPostprocedural radial artery compression with TR Band and Seal-One devices is associated with early patent hemostasis and a short duration of compression. The use of the Seal-One device was related to a shorter mean compression time in this study. No radial artery occlusion at discharge, nor any other local complications occurred following the radial artery compression, except for several clinically insignificant hematomas. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The mortality benefit seen with the newer more potent oral P2Y12 inhibitors prasugrel and ticagrelor over clopidogrel is dependent on the underlying risk: A class effect as suggested by a meta-regression analysis
ConclusionsIn the ACS patients studied, we found a mortality benefit with the two newer oral P2Y12 inhibitors prasugrel and ticagrelor when compared with clopidogrel, which increases progressively as the underlying risk of death increases. This appears to be a class effect for these two newer agents. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Primary media sclerosis Mönckeberg: Diagnostic criteria
Publication date: April 2018Source: Cor et Vasa, Volume 60, Issue 2Author(s): P. LanzerAbstractMedia sclerosis Mönckeberg (MSM) is associated with progressive calcifications of the arterial wall media leaving the intima intact. MSM is frequently associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease. In some cases, however, no risk factors are present suggesting presence of a primary dystopic calcification disorder. Here we propose diagnostic criteria and advocate dedicated research into this as yet poorly defined vascular disorder. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Impact of the radial versus femoral access for primary percutaneous intervention on smoking cessation rates: A paradoxus between the health related quality of life and smoking quitting?
ConclusionThis study shows that the smoking cessation was lower in RA group compared to FA group. The more comfortable conditions of STEMI management related to RA may cause a lower awareness of the disease severity and lower motivation to quit smoking. Therefore, it is important to inquire about smoking status at each clinical encounter, particularly in patients undergoing pPCI by the radial approach. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Role of serum MicroRNA-499 as a diagnostic marker in acute myocardial infarction (AMI)
Publication date: Available online 5 April 2018Source: Cor et VasaAuthor(s): Kuzhandai Velu, R. Ramesh, R. Medha, Kulkarni Sweta, Mohammad HanifaAbstractAcute myocardial infraction is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries such as India and even worldwide. Its etiology is complicated because of several confounding factors involved in its pathogenesis. Recently, MicroRNA has been recognized to play an important role in predicting the diagnosis and prognosis of myocardial infarction. MiR-499 plays a pivotal role in the recovery of cardiac cell, following injury. Since several studies hav...
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
“Blue-grey syndrome” – A rare adverse effect of amiodarone
We describe a relatively rare adverse effect of amiodarone in our case report of a 61-year-old man, who was electively admitted for implanted cardioverter defibrillator upgrade. Pronounced grey skin discolouration led us to make a diagnosis of blue-grey syndrome. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Clinical indications and time schedule for cardiac magnetic resonance imaging: A joint expert opinion of the Czech Society of Cardiology and Czech Radiological Society of the Czech Medical Society J.E. Purkyne
Publication date: Available online 7 April 2018Source: Cor et VasaAuthor(s): Martin Pleva, Jiří Weichet, Tomáš Paleček, Jan Baxa, Theodor Adla, Dana Kautznerová, Šárka Bohatá (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Peritoneal dialysis as successful treatment in patient with end-stage congestive heart failure due to endomyocardial fibrosis
Publication date: Available online 27 April 2018Source: Cor et VasaAuthor(s): Francesco Sbrana, Antonio Cioni, Vladyslav Chubuchny, Claudia Taddei, Roberto Bigazzi, Emilio Maria Pasanisi (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Anatomical context of left anterior descending artery and right ventricular lead implanted apparently in the midseptal position – Case report
Publication date: Available online 7 May 2018Source: Cor et VasaAuthor(s): Anna Mala, Pavel Osmancik, Petr Stros, Dalibor Herman, Karol Curila, Robert PetrAbstractSeptal pacing is considered to be more physiological compared to pacing of the apex of the right ventricle (RV). However, correct placement of the RV lead into the septum is often difficult using only fluoroscopic criteria during implantation; and many leads are in fact anchored in the anterior or free wall of the RV. In our case report we would like to show that unintentional implantation of the RV lead into the anterior wall can endanger left anterior descendin...
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Heterogeneous aetiology and clinical presentation of cardiac involvement in hypereosinophilic syndrome: A case series
ConclusionsAlthough HES with cardiac involvement is a rare condition, it may have severe clinical consequences and needs to be diagnosed early. Subsequent important step is careful differential diagnosis of hypereosinophilia and its targeted treatment. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
