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2D speckle-tracking in assessment of myocardial strain in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 二维斑点跟踪评估肥厚性心肌病患儿心肌应变

Acta Medico-Biotechnica Pub Date : 2022-06-12 DOI: 10.18690/actabiomed.219

N. Chernykh, A. Tarasova, O. Groznova

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The Code of Ethical Conduct of the University of Maribor / Kodeks etičnega ravnanja Univerze v Mariboru 马里博尔大学/ Kodeks eti<e:1> nega ravnanja Univerze诉马里博尔大学的道德行为准则

Acta Medico-Biotechnica Pub Date : 2022-06-10 DOI: 10.18690/actabiomed.218

Dušica Pahor

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Fast repetitive response as a useful predictor of long-term success of radiofrequency ablation of right ventricular outflow tract ventricular tachycardia 快速重复反应作为射频消融右心室流出道室性心动过速长期成功的有效预测因子

Acta Medico-Biotechnica Pub Date : 2021-11-29 DOI: 10.18690/actabiomed.168

D. Vokac, V. Nedog, V. Kanič, F. Naji

{"title":"Fast repetitive response as a useful predictor of long-term success of radiofrequency ablation of right ventricular outflow tract ventricular tachycardia","authors":"D. Vokac, V. Nedog, V. Kanič, F. Naji","doi":"10.18690/actabiomed.168","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18690/actabiomed.168","url":null,"abstract":"Purpuse: Idiopathic right ventricular outflow tract ventricular tachycardia (RVOT-VT) is the most frequent type of ventricular arrhythmia in patients without structural heart disease and is frequently treated using radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Fast non-sustained ventricular arrhythmia showing the same morphology as initial arrhythmia, the so-called fast repetitive response (FRR), is sometimes observed during ablation of the desired region. In this study, we evaluated the prognostic impact of FRR in patients after successful RFA of RVOT- VT. \u0000Methods: A prospective observational case-control design was selected for the study. We included patients with successful RFA of previously registered RVOT- VT. Patients with provoked FRR during RFA were assigned to the FRR group and 33 patients displaying no FRR to the control group. Overall, 33 patients in both groups were monitored for the subsequent 24 months. Parameters of the procedure, such as duration, energy application as well as long-term success, were compared between the two groups. \u0000Results: We observed significantly shorter duration of procedure performance (120±29 min vs. 70±16 min; P<0.001) with a markedly smaller number of applied lesions [Please note that I am unsure what the author means by 'applied lesions' here.] (21.6±15.6 vs. 13.4±12.5; P=0.02) in the FRR group. After 24 months, the adjusted odds ratio of relapse for patients from the FRR group vs. control group was 0.19 (95% CI 0.05–0.83; P=0.03). \u0000Conclusion: In patients with induced FRR during RFA of RVOT-VT, the procedure tended to be drastically shorter and more successful in the long-term.","PeriodicalId":186880,"journal":{"name":"Acta Medico-Biotechnica","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123739476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Ethical responsibility of journal editors and authors when publishing scientific publications / Etična odgovornost pri objavljanju znanstvene publikacije urednikov revij in avtorjev

Acta Medico-Biotechnica Pub Date : 2021-11-29 DOI: 10.18690/actabiomed.181

Dušica Pahor

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Sporadic Creutzfeldt–Jacob Disease: A case report 散发克雅氏病1例报告

Acta Medico-Biotechnica Pub Date : 2021-11-29 DOI: 10.18690/actabiomed.163

S. Mandjikoska, G. Horvat Pinterić

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Higher live birth and lower pregnancy loss rates in natural compared with artificial cycle protocols for endometrial preparation of frozen blastocyst transfer 与冷冻囊胚移植子宫内膜制备的人工周期方案相比，自然周期方案更高的活产率和更低的妊娠损失率

Acta Medico-Biotechnica Pub Date : 2021-11-29 DOI: 10.18690/actabiomed.166

M. Reljic, L. Mlakar, A. Hadžimehmedović, V. Kovač

{"title":"Higher live birth and lower pregnancy loss rates in natural compared with artificial cycle protocols for endometrial preparation of frozen blastocyst transfer","authors":"M. Reljic, L. Mlakar, A. Hadžimehmedović, V. Kovač","doi":"10.18690/actabiomed.166","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18690/actabiomed.166","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the reproductive outcomes and live birth rates of natural cycle (NC) and artificial cycle (AC) protocols for endometrial preparation of frozen– thawed embryo transfer (FET). \u0000Methods: A total of 1317 NC and 528 AC protocols for endometrial preparation of FET performed during a 3-year period at a tertiary in vitro fertilisation (IVF) clinic were analysed. The clinical spontaneous abortion, pregnancy, and live birth rates were compared. Logistic regression models were constructed to identify the factors that are significantly associated with the live birth and clinical spontaneous abortion rates. \u0000Results: A significantly lower clinical spontaneous abortion rate (13.68 % vs. 27.32 %; p < 0.001) and a comparable pregnancy and a significantly higher live birth rate (32.82 % vs. 26.70 %; p < 0.01) were associated with the NC compared to the AC protocol. Independent predictors for live birth were maternal age (odds ratio (OR), 0.94; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.91–0.98), transfer of morphologically- optimal blastocysts (OR, 1.72; 95% CI, 1.28–2.31), and the method used to prepare the endometrium (OR, 0.63; 95% CI, 0.45–0.88). Independent predictors of clinical spontaneous abortion were the method used to prepare the endometrium (OR, 2.26; 95% CI, 1.39–3.68) and maternal age at the time of FET (OR, 1.07; 95% CI, 1.02–1.13). \u0000Conclusions: A better reproductive outcome was observed with the NC protocol; specifically, the clinical spontaneous abortion rate was significantly lower and the live birth rate was significantly higher compared with the AC protocol. Based on better cycle outcomes, patient convenience, and low cost, we suggest using the NC protocol as the first option for FET in patients with regular menses.","PeriodicalId":186880,"journal":{"name":"Acta Medico-Biotechnica","volume":"238 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123885157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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First treatment with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in Maribor 马里博尔首次静脉-静脉体外膜氧合治疗

Acta Medico-Biotechnica Pub Date : 2021-11-29 DOI: 10.18690/18690/actabiomed.178

Kristjan Skok, A. Markota, F. Svenšek, A. Sinkovič

{"title":"First treatment with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in Maribor","authors":"Kristjan Skok, A. Markota, F. Svenšek, A. Sinkovič","doi":"10.18690/18690/actabiomed.178","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18690/18690/actabiomed.178","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: We report on the first patient with refractory hypoxemia treated with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) at the Medical Intensive Care Unit of the University Medical Centre Maribor. \u0000Case report: A 52-year-old male was admitted after successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (first rhythm was ventricular fibrillation, with 40 min to return of spontaneous circulation). The patient underwent primary percutaneous revascularization of the left anterior descendingcoronary artery with insertion of one coronary stent. Hypoxemia was present during patient transportation and the procedure and continued to worsen after admission. Due to refractory hypoxemia caused by aspiration pneumonia, treatment with the VV ECMO was initiated. The ECMO procedure wasperformed without complications and led to improvement in gas exchange and lung mechanics. The patient was then successfully weaned from ECMO, decannulated, and extubated. After extubation, the patient’s course of treatment was complicated by hospital pneumonia and catheter-related blood stream infection.As his state deteriorated, reintubation was necessary. Despite intensive treatment, the patient died on day 30. \u0000Conclusions: Response to the VV ECMO treatment of refractory hypoxemia due to aspiration pneumonia was positive and without complications. In spite of initial improvement, the patient died after several weeks due to recurring infection and septic shock. ","PeriodicalId":186880,"journal":{"name":"Acta Medico-Biotechnica","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125707686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Progressive muscle weakness due to lumbar disc herniation in pregnancy: A case report 妊娠期腰椎间盘突出致进行性肌无力1例

Acta Medico-Biotechnica Pub Date : 2021-11-29 DOI: 10.18690/actabiomed.155

G. Rečnik

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Speech by the UM Rector Professor Zdravko Kačič, PhD 15th Anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Maribor / Nagovor rektorja UM prof. dr. Zdravka Kačiča 15. obletnica Medicinske fakultete UM

Acta Medico-Biotechnica Pub Date : 2021-11-29 DOI: 10.18690/actabiomed.190

Z. Kacic

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Case report: Pelvic abscess after cesarean section and hysterectomy 一例报告:剖宫产术后盆腔脓肿

Acta Medico-Biotechnica Pub Date : 2021-11-29 DOI: 10.18690/actabiomed.198

K. Krajnc, I. Takač, F. Mujezinović, M. Horvat, L. Kuder

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