(95 years of Czech cardiology)

Petr Ošťádal

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):562 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.095  

(Czech and Slovak cardiologists celebrate 95 years of their society's existence)

Michael Aschermann, Aleš Linhart

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):563-564 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.091  

(The Cor et Vasa journal - 65 years from publication of the first issue (now with impact factor))

Michael Aschermann

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):565-566 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.092  

Could Serum YKL-40 Level be the New Cardiovascular Risk Prediction Model?

Gökhan Ceyhun, Onur Altinkaya, Cüneyt Şeker, Ahmet Kiziltunc

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):570-573 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.056  

Objective: Since cardiovascular diseases are a cause of serious morbidity and mortality, it is important to detect and treat them in advance. For this reason, many risk scales have been created, but there is currently no biochemical marker in routine use to estimate cardiovascular risk. Atherosclerosis is the most important reason for the development of cardiovascular disease, and vascular inflammation plays a role in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis. It has been observed in many studies that the serum YKL-40 level has an effect on many steps in the development process of this inflammation. SCORE2 are used by the European Society of Cardiology...

Comparison of Flow-Mediated Dilatation and Endothelin-1 Levels Between Normal and Obese Adolescents

Meity Ardiana, Nur Aisiyah Widjaja, Achmad Tri Ludfy Avianto, Achmad Faisal Dwi Raharja

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):574-579 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.055  

Background: Endothelial dysfunction (ED) is one of the major mechanisms in various cardiovascular dis- eases. ED is associated with obesity and hypertension, which is reflected by low flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) value and high endothelin-1 (ET-1) level in adults or older. However, their value in adolescents is less known. This study aims to compare the FMD and ET-1 between obesity with hypertension, obesity without hypertension, and normal adolescents. Method: A total of 72 Indonesian adolescents with a mean age of 195 (178-217) months and dominated by males (61%) were classified into the three following groups obesity with hypertension (n = 21),...

(Evaluating Virtual Reality as an Educational Tool in Preoperative Settings for Coronary Angiography)

Karin Poloková, Adéla Drozdová, Otakar Jiravský, Miroslav Hudec, Bogna Jiravská Godula, Filip Jiravský, Jan Hečko, Libor Škňouřil

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):580-586 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.080  

Background: Effective pre-procedural education is crucial for patients' cooperation and adherence to treat- ment plans. Virtual reality (VR) has recently been expanding in clinical medicine. This study aimed to prove the non-inferiority of VR education compared to conventional education in patients prior to invasive coronary angiography. Methods: In this prospective study, 386 participants undergoing elective coronary angiography were randomized into a VR group (n = 193) that watched a 360° video about the procedure using VR headset Oculus Meta Quest 2 and a conventional group (n = 193) educated by a physician. Patients completed question- naires assessing...

The Effect of Lisinopril on Angiogenesis of Endothelial Progenitor Cells (EPCs) in Stable Coronary Heart Disease Post COVID-19

Yudi Her Oktaviono, Mohammad Budiarto, Johannes Nugroho Eko Putranto, Budi Susetyo Pikir, Andrianto, Meity Ardiana, Makhyan Jibril Al-Farabi, Dara Ninggar Ghassani, Bagus Putra Dharma Khrisna, Sondang Jasmine Mustikasari Sitorus, Maltadila Ratu Hajjrin, Pandit Bagus Tri Saputra

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):587-591 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.059  

Background: COVID-19 infection is associated with endothelial dysfunction. The concept of endothelial cell repair utilizing endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) with the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) has been developing which is known for its potential for EPC's angiogenesis improvement. Methods: This is a true experimental in vitro study with post-test only control group design. Mononuclear cells were isolated from peripheral venous blood of patient with chronic coronary syndrome and history of COVID-19. The cells then cultured on special media for 7 days and EPC was identified using immunocytochemical examination with labelled...

(Pacing-induced cardiomyopathy)

Roland Oravský, Andrej Nagy

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):592-597 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.054  

Pacing-induced cardiomyopathy (PICM) does not have an internationally accepted definition. In general, the term refers to the heart failure with a left ventricular EF below 50% and its reduction ≥ 10% after implantation of a pacemaker without known cause. The pacing burden that increases the risk of PICM is > 20%. On the other hand, it cannot be said that a lower pacing burden is safe or that a higher pacing burden is clearly harmful. It is necessary to identify patients with a higher risk of developing PICM before the implantation of a pacemaker and offer other (for now) alternative methods of pacing. In the case of an already developed PICM,...

(Isolated cardiac sarcoidosis as a cause of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest - a case report and a review)

Volodymir Dudash, Miloš Kubánek, Petr Peichl, Ondřej Fabián, Theodor Adla, David Zogala, Martina Koziar Vašáková, Alice Krebsová, Marek Šramko, Adrian Reichenbach, Jana Vrbská, Vojtěch Melenovský, Josef Kautzner

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):599-607 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.078  

Isolated cardiac sarcoidosis is a rare disease with a challenging diagnostic process reflecting a low sensitivity of endomyocardial biopsy (EMB). Therefore, it often requires a multimodal imaging using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) and/or positron emission tomography (PET-CT) with administration of ^18Ffluordeoxyglucose (FDG). Its clinical manifestation includes advanced atrioventricular block, ventricular tachyar- rhythmias and congestive heart failure. We aimed to illustrate pitfalls in the diagnosis of clinically isolated cardiac sarcoidosis in a young male with an aborted cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation. This...

Serum Paraoxonase-1 and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Siho Hidayet, Lutfu Askin

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):608-614 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.082  

Due to where paraoxonase-1 (PON-1)'s hydrophobic lipid domain is located, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) protects low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and the cell membranes on the outside from oxidation. It doesn't stop the formation of conjugated dienes, but it changes the products of lipid peroxidation into harmless carboxylic acids instead of aldehydes that could link to apolipoprotein B. Serum PON-1 inversely affects new events in diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Diabetes, dyslipidemia, and inflammation decrease PON-1 activity. Human PON-1 gene ablation or overexpression in animals enhances or reduces atherosclerosis susceptibility....

(Antibiotic therapy of infective endocarditis. Recommended practice guaranteed by the Czech Society of Infectious Diseases, the Czech Society for Medical Microbiology, and the Czech Professional Society of Clinical Pharmacy)

Jiří Beneš, Pavla Paterová, Lukáš Bauer, Václav Musil, Marek Štefan

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):632-643 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.084  

(Antibiotic prophylaxis of infective endocarditis. Recommended practice guaranteed by the Czech Society of Infectious Diseases, the Czech Society for Medical Microbiology, and the Czech Professional Society of Clinical Pharmacy)

Jiří Beneš, Pavla Paterová, Lukáš Bauer, Václav Musil

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):645-649 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.083  

Intercostal lung hernia as a complication of minithoracotomy for transapical valve implantation - a case report

Štefan Lukačin, Tomáš Toporcer, Anton Bereš, Marián Homola, Michal Trebišovský, Adrián Kolesár

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):615-619 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.086  

Intercostal lung herniation is defined as a protrusion of lung tissue beyond the normal limits of the chest wall. The first case of pulmonary hernia was described in 1499 by Roland. The ratio of acquired to congenital lung hernias is 4 : 1. Based on anatomical localisation, cervical, intercostal, and diaphragmatic forms of lung herniation are known. The risk zone for posttraumatic and postoperative intercostal lung hernia is the front wall of the chest due to the poor muscular cover. The case report presents a 71-year-old man who underwent aortocoronary bypass, replacement of the mitral valve, repair of the tricuspid valve, and the MAZE procedure 9...

A hard pill to swallow - statin-induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy manifesting as dysphagia

Rita Veiga, Nuno Cotrim, Catarina Coelho, Beatriz Andrade, Kevin Domingues

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):620-622 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.037  

Background: Statin-induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy (SINAM) is a very rare and devastating complication of statin therapy. Case presentation: We report a case of a 70 year-old-male who presented in the ER with progressive proximal muscle weakness, dysphagia, and myalgia for the past 4 months. He was medicated in the previous 2 years with 40 mg atorvastatin. On admission, his blood analysis revealed elevated CPK (22086 U/L). Although the patient suspended statin therapy, CPK values remained high and his symptoms persisted. The autoimmune study was notable for strongly positive HMGCR antibody. Deltoid muscle biopsy revealed muscle-cell necrosis...

Exploring Post-Transfusion Pulmonary Edema: Differentiating Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload (TACO) from Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI)

Meity Ardiana, Annisa Trissatharra, Inna Maya Sufiyah, Bambang Herwanto, Wynne Widiarti

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):623-627 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.087  

Transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) and transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) represent significant contributors to transfusion-related morbidity and mortality. This case study involves a 28-year-old female patient presenting with shortness of breath following a transfusion. The diagnostic approach relied on physical examination, chest x-ray, basic laboratory tests, and echocardiography. The challenges included difficulty in establishing the diagnosis between TACO, TRALI, or a combination thereof due to limited awareness, poorly defined diagnostic criteria, and the lack of specific therapeutic interventions. These complexities...

(Expert consensus statement of the Working Group on Myocardial and Pericardial Diseases of the Czech Society of Cardiology on constitution of specialized cardiomyopathy units for diagnostics and treatment of cardiomyopathies)

Aleš Linhart, Alice Krebsová, Jan Krejčí, Miloš Kubánek, Vojtěch Melenovský, Tomáš Paleček, David Zemánek, Petr Ošťádal, Oponenti: Jiří Bonaventura, Jaroslav Januška, Eva Kapsová, Petr Kuchynka, Jan Lhotský, Radek Pudil, Martin Radvan, Miloš Táborský

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):628-631 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.088  

MEMORANDUM O VZÁJEMNÉ SPOLUPRÁCI

Doc. MUDr. Svatopluk Býma, CSc., MUDr. Petr Šonka, Prof. MUDr. Petr Ošťádal, Ph.D., FESC, MUDr. Hana Skalická, CSc., FESC, Prof. MUDr. Miloš Táborský, CSc., FESC, FACC, MBA

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):567-569 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2024.096  

22. konference České asociace akutní kardiologie Hotel Thermal, Karlovy Vary, 1.–3. 12. 2024

redakce

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):655-668  

Eva Chytilová a kol.: Cévní přístupy pro hemodialýzu

Prof. MUDr. Jan Petrášek, DrSc.

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):652  

Radek Ptáček, Petr Bartůněk: Soucit v medicíně

Prof. MUDr. Jan Petrášek, DrSc.

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):653  

Petr Jakubec a kolektiv: Infekce dolních cest dýchacích, plic a pohrudnice

Prof. MUDr. Jan Petrášek, DrSc.

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):654  

Zemřel doc. MUDr. Václav Chaloupka, CSc. (24. 8. 1947–24. 10. 2024)

Jiří Vítovec

Cor Vasa 2024, 66(6):651