The prognostic value of exercise stress echocardiography – Validation of a newly implemented method in our center
ConclusionExercise stress echocardiography in hands of an experienced operator is a safe and valuable method. Negative result of a diagnostic exercise stress echocardiography has, based on our experience, an excellent negative predictive value concerning cardiovascular morbidity and mortality within the 17 month-time median. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Scimitar syndrome – A case report
Publication date: Available online 15 February 2018Source: Cor et VasaAuthor(s): Juraj Bujdák, Jiří Vondrák, Jan Matějka, Pavel Král, Bořivoj KorbelAbstractThe authors present a case of a rare congenital cardiopulmonary anomaly. In the discussion section, possible associated disorders, clinical syndromes and diagnostic possibilities are considered. The case report is supported by the chest radiograph and the 2D and 3D computer tomography scans. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Rare cause of recurrent systemic embolism in a middle-aged woman with undiagnosed lung A-V malformation
We report a case of the recurrent systemic embolism in a 48-year-old woman without previous medical history. Gradual clinical development revealed a combination of rare anatomical and pathological findings. The first manifestation of the disease in the patient was repeated systemic embolization in the left arm requiring repeated surgical embolectomy in a very short time sequence. In a parallel search for a possible source, clinically silent pulmonary embolism, patent foramen ovale and significant vascular A-V malformation in the left lung were diagnosed. In the subsequent period, there was an unexpected event of an acute m...
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Acute coronary syndrome and coronary microfistulae left ventricular. A rare event, but possible
Publication date: Available online 12 March 2018Source: Cor et VasaAuthor(s): Francesco Messina, Sergio CroscaAbstractCoronary fistulae are rare anatomic anomalies and those ones draining in left ventricle have low incidence. Apical hypertrophy of left ventricle is a relatively rare manifestation of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, sometimes associated with coronary fistulae. We show the case of a coronary microfistulae draining on left ventricle associated with an apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy which manifested for the first time as an acute coronary syndrome NSTEMI. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Cost effectiveness analysis of out-patient and remote monitoring of patients after pacemaker replacement from the perspective of the health care payer
ConclusionRemote monitoring, is from the perspective of the health care payer, not associated with costs reduction in patients after pacemaker replacement due to battery depletion compared to standard out-patient follow-up. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Cardiology Rehabilitation wards: Isolation of Staphylococcus capitis. A risk of infection to be kept under control
We present our experience of S. capitis isolations from a patient admitted with cardiovascular disease with lower limbal diabetic ulcers. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Infarction of the left atrium resulting in its rupture
We report an 84-year-old male patient with left atrial rupture following subacute inferolateral STEMI and left atrial infarction. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Open repair of a symptomatic popliteal artery aneurysm in a 71-year-old patient: Case report
ConclusionUp-to-date, open surgical resection remains a gold standard in the treatment of PAA with superior long-term results over endovascular techniques. Nevertheless, new endovascular techniques are becoming more sophisticated, allowing us to use these endovascular modalities as an alternative treatment option in selected patients. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Residual syntax score can predict short- and long-term outcomes in patients with STEMI
ConclusionrSS, which is an indirect marker of incomplete revascularisation, was independently correlated with recurrent MI and MACE after STEMI. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Cardiac resynchronization therapy in the Czech Republic – Data from the EHRA CRT Survey II multicenter registry
ConclusionThe second CRT registry is a valuable source of information on current clinical practices, indications, and results regarding this invasive heart failure therapy. Comparisons of data derived from the Czech Republic with the other ESCMS data set showed that the Czech Republic is among the top 10 countries with respect to the number of procedures, implantation success, and low complication rates. However, use of telemonitoring systems is rather low compared to the European average. A significant number of patients were indicated for CRT based on indications not covered by the Class I of the current recommendations ...
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Hyperacute T waves in inferior leads as a dynamic sign of evolving STEMI
ConclusionHyperacute tall and broad-based symmetric T waves are transient and thus uncommonly seen, but they can be the very first ECG evidence of total coronary occlusion and transmural ischemia. Early recognition of this ECG pattern is crucial to ensure diagnosis and optimal treatment of patients with STEMI, which consist in immediate reperfusion by primary angioplasty. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The long-term effects of individual cardiac rehabilitation in patients with coronary artery disease
ConclusionHome based cardiac rehabilitation and regular physical activity significantly improves long-term cardiac morbidity in patients with coronary artery disease. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Biomarkers of renal function in prognostic stratification of patients with acute coronary syndrome
Publication date: April 2018Source: Cor et Vasa, Volume 60, Issue 2Author(s): Jan Přeček, Martin Hutyra, František Kováčik, Jiří Orság, Miloš TáborskýAbstractThere is close pathophysiological interaction between the kidneys and the heart, affecting, among others, the risk for development and prognosis of many cardiovascular disease. Early risk stratification of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is important for optimizing their therapy. Presented is an overview of prognostic stratification of ACS patients according to baseline levels of renal function biomarkers. Apart from classic biomarkers (creatini...
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Valve preserving surgery in patients with bicuspid aortic valve
ConclusionBicuspid aortic valve repair is a safe procedure, which can be performed with acceptable midterm results. Risk of repair failure depends on preoperative valve morphology and choice of repair technique. Repair technique needs to be tailored to the specific anatomy of the valve. (Source: Cor et Vasa)
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Inappropriate left ventricular hypertrophy as a tool for risk stratification in patients with essential hypertension
Publication date: April 2018Source: Cor et Vasa, Volume 60, Issue 2Author(s): Sergiy LozinskyAbstractThe alternative method of appropriate left ventricular mass prediction in subjects with normal BP and arterial hypertension was proposed. Also the associations of new indicator of LVM inappropriateness with myocardial infarction, stroke and persistent atrial fibrillation were studied.The study consisted of 2 stages. On the first stage 630 untreated hypertensive patients and 206 normotensive persons were studied using methods of office blood pressure (OBP) measurement, echocardiography (ECG), ambulatory blood pressure monito...
Source: Cor et Vasa - July 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
