Bratisl Med J
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Right ventricular involvement (RVMI) is a relatively frequent complication in patients developing ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction. The initial diagnosis is most often established using electrocardiography or echocardiography. The gold standard among imaging techniques is cardiac magnetic resonance, which allows to distinguish between reversible and irreversible myocardial damage. ⋯ In cases where the shock state progresses despite an adequate management, short- or, possibly, long-term mechanical assist device should be implanted either percutaneously or surgically. Despite appreciable advances in the diagnosis and management, RVMI remains an independent predictor of early as well as late complications (Fig. 6, Ref. 62). Keywords: right ventricle myocardial infarction, primary PCI, CMR, mechanical circulatory support, echocardiography.
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The aim of this study was to investigate the association of lower urinary tract dysfunctions with urinary leakage from ureterocystoneoanastomosis (UCNA) after kidney transplantation. ⋯ This study shows an association between lower urinary tract dysfunction and UCNA leakage in men without previous urological history (Tab. 2, Fig. 2, Ref. 24). Text in PDF www.elis.sk Keywords: urinary leakage, ureterocystoneoanastomosis, lower urinary tract dysfunctions, kidney transplantation.
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The aim of this study was to assess cardiotoxicity and potential adverse effects related to lipid metabolism during treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) imatinib and nilotinib in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). ⋯ A higher risk of cardiovascular events and atherogenic dyslipidemia were associated with nilotinib therapy. Patients treated with TKI, especially nilotinib, require an early modification of cardiovascular risk factors and a careful cardiologic surveillance so that antileukemic therapy with this highly effective agent could continue (Tab. 4, Fig. 3, Ref. 32). Text in PDF www.elis.sk Keywords: tyrosine kinase inhibitors, cardiovascular events, dyslipidemia, small dense LDL-cholesterol, nilotinib, imatinib.
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A useful tool for determining the presence of systemic inflammation is the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR). Chronic inflammation causes more microvascular resistance, which is known to be involved with coronary slow flow (CSF). Aortic flow propagation velocity (APV) can be used to evaluate the aorta's rigidity. We hypothesized that NLR and APV might be related to CSF. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the NLR and APV in CSF patients. ⋯ APV was significantly associated with TFC, and it is independently associated with CSF (Tab. 4, Fig. 3, Ref. 30). Text in PDF www.elis.sk Keywords: coronary slow flow, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, aortic flow propagation velocity, atherosclerosis, inflammation.