Sexual activity and cardiovascular disease, erectile dysfunction as a predictor of ischemic heart disease
Publication date: June 2018Source: Cor et Vasa, Volume 60, Issue 3Author(s): S. Hudec, M. Spacek, M. Hutyra, O. Moravec, M. TaborskyAbstractSexual activity affects the quality of life of patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). The purpose of this document is to highlight the fact that sexual activity of patients with stable forms of CVD and moderate exercise tolerance is safe. Delaying resumption of sexual activity is not justified and could have a negative impact on the patient's mental status and the quality of partner life. Vasculogenic erectile dysfunction is considered an independent risk factor for coronary heart...
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Use of ultrasound guidance in vascular cannulation and effusion punctures at the cardiology department
Publication date: June 2018Source: Cor et Vasa, Volume 60, Issue 3Author(s): R. Spacek, O. Jiravsky, R. Neuwirth, B. Holek, L. Sknouril, J. Hecko, M. BrannyAbstractThe use of ultrasound in cardiology for the guidance of vessel cannulations and effusion punctures is getting more and more frequent every day. Ultrasound in this setting provides the operator with many advantages and after a certain learning curve, one is then able to cannulate vessels, that are small or normally inaccessible with the standard anatomical landmarks approach. Since many randomized studies confirmed the benefits of using ultrasound in these proced...
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Recommendations to organize care for adults with congenital heart disease in the Czech Republic
Publication date: June 2018Source: Cor et Vasa, Volume 60, Issue 3Author(s): Tomáš Zatočil, Petra Antonová, Jana Rubáčková Popelová, Daniela Žáková, Olga Pokorná, Václav Chaloupecký, Vilém Rohn, Ivo Skalský, Hana Jičínská, Miloš Táborský, Josef Kautzner, Jan JanoušekAbstractThis paper was formed by the Expert committee for congenital heart disease (CHD) in adults – a division of Czech Society of Cardiology (ČKS). It was designed as an appendix to National cardiovascular programme ČKS created in 2013 and was based on Recommendations for organization of care for adults with congenital heart disease...
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The changes in achievement of target LDL-cholesterol levels between 2006 and 2017 in Czech patients with chronic coronary heart disease
In conclusion, although majority of CHD patients are currently being treated with statin, the usual doses and adherence to the recommended target remains unsatisfactory. Maximal statin up-titration and namely more frequent use of combination of hypolipidemic drugs may substantially improve this situation. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
A mobile mass on the tricuspid valve in a young female: The critical distinction between the vegetation and cardiac tumor
We report the case of a 34-year-old woman who experienced progressive dyspnea and fatigue. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a pediculated, homogenous echo-dense, and highly mobile mass attached to the tricuspid valve. The patient was diagnosed with cardiac PFE because of its size and mobility, and surgical resection was scheduled. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Catheter-induced coronary artery dissection: The role of exhalation during contrast medium injection
Publication date: Available online 2 July 2018Source: Cor et VasaAuthor(s): Andreas Y. AndreouAbstractCatheter-induced dissection of the coronary arteries is an uncommon but potentially dreadful complication of diagnostic and interventional coronary procedures. Several risk factors have been implicated in the development of this complication; one of them is deep vigorous inhalation inducing a change in catheter position thereby contributing to catheter-induced coronary artery dissection. The present article describes a case of catheter-induced right coronary artery dissection where a change in catheter position induced by ...
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Catheter-induced coronary artery dissection: The role of exhalation during contrast medium injection
Publication date: Available online 2 July 2018 Source:Cor et Vasa Author(s): Andreas Y. Andreou Catheter-induced dissection of the coronary arteries is an uncommon but potentially dreadful complication of diagnostic and interventional coronary procedures. Several risk factors have been implicated in the development of this complication; one of them is deep vigorous inhalation inducing a change in catheter position thereby contributing to catheter-induced coronary artery dissection. The present article describes a case of catheter-induced right coronary artery dissection where a change in catheter position induced by act...
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 3, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
A mobile mass on the tricuspid valve in a young female: The critical distinction between the vegetation and cardiac tumor
We report the case of a 34-year-old woman who experienced progressive dyspnea and fatigue. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a pediculated, homogenous echo-dense, and highly mobile mass attached to the tricuspid valve. The patient was diagnosed with cardiac PFE because of its size and mobility, and surgical resection was scheduled. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - June 16, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The changes in achievement of target LDL-cholesterol levels between 2006 and 2017 in Czech patients with chronic coronary heart disease
In conclusion, although majority of CHD patients are currently being treated with statin, the usual doses and adherence to the recommended target remains unsatisfactory. Maximal statin up-titration and namely more frequent use of combination of hypolipidemic drugs may substantially improve this situation. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - June 7, 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 2018 Source:Cor et Vasa Author(s): Anna Mala, Pavel Osmancik, Petr Stros, Dalibor Herman, Karol Curila, Robert Petr Septal 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 descend...
Source: Cor et Vasa - May 8, 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 2018 Source:Cor et Vasa Author(s): Francesco Sbrana, Antonio Cioni, Vladyslav Chubuchny, Claudia Taddei, Roberto Bigazzi, Emilio Maria Pasanisi (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - April 28, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Recommendations to organize care for adults with congenital heart disease in the Czech Republic
Publication date: Available online 13 April 2018 Source:Cor et Vasa Author(s): Tomáš Zatočil, Petra Antonová, Jana Rubáčková Popelová, Daniela Žáková, Olga Pokorná, Václav Chaloupecký, Vilém Rohn, Ivo Skalský, Hana Jičínská, Miloš Táborský, Josef Kautzner, Jan Janoušek This paper was formed by the Expert committee for congenital heart disease (CHD) in adults – a division of Czech Society of Cardiology (ČKS). It was designed as an appendix to National cardiovascular programme ČKS created in 2013 and was based on Recommendations for organization of care for adults with congenital hear...
Source: Cor et Vasa - April 13, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Clinical indications and time schedule for cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
Publication date: Available online 7 April 2018 Source:Cor et Vasa Author(s): Martin Pleva, Jiří Weichet, Tomáš Paleček, Jan Baxa, Theodor Adla, Dana Kautznerová, Šárka Bohatá (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - April 7, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Late infective endocarditis of an Amplatzer atrial septal device twelve years after implantation
Publication date: April 2018 Source:Cor et Vasa, Volume 60, Issue 2 Author(s): Tomáš Toporcer, Adrián Kolesár, Martin Ledecký, František Sabol Infective endocarditis was initially defined as a disease of patients with pre-existing valvular abnormalities. In contemporary medicine a valvular prosthesis and implanted medical devices are the most common risk factors for infective endocarditis. A case report is presented regarding an 18-year-old female with a medical history of a 12-year implanted Amplatzer occluder. Echocardiography showed an endocarditis focus in the right atrium communicating to the left atrium a...
Source: Cor et Vasa - April 6, 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 - April 6, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
