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{"title":"Answer to quiz: Cardiac Anatomy on page XX","authors":"U. Pidvalna, Tetiana Harapko, Ihor Kharkalis, Maria Podoliuk, L. Mateshuk-Vatseba","doi":"10.24969/hvt.2024.468","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24969/hvt.2024.468","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":511330,"journal":{"name":"Heart, Vessels and Transplantation","volume":"98 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140079605","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}

{"title":"Cardiac microanatomy: understanding fundamental histological features and functional significance in the heart","authors":"U. Pidvalna, Tetiana Harapko, Ihor Kharkalis, Maria Podoliuk, L. Mateshuk-Vatseba","doi":"10.24969/hvt.2024.467","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24969/hvt.2024.467","url":null,"abstract":"Cardiovascular diseases are a leading global cause of death. Coronary heart disease stands as the most prevalent, posing a significant global health challenge. The proper functioning of organs hinges on well-defined anatomical structures, making it imperative to comprehend the fundamental histological characteristics of the heart. In this manuscript, we explore microscopic features of acute myocardial infarction, post-myocardial infarction (post-MI), left ventricular hypertrophy, and fatty heart. The research, conducted ethically, utilized microscopic images captured at Uzhhorod National University, Ukraine. Specimen analyses revealed distinct histological changes associated with conditions such as intracellular lipid accumulation, myocardial hypertrophy, and acute myocardial infarction. This exploration serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and healthcare professionals seeking a deeper understanding of cardiac microanatomy, offering insights crucial for accurate diagnosis and management in cardiovascular healthcare.","PeriodicalId":511330,"journal":{"name":"Heart, Vessels and Transplantation","volume":"102 26","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140079583","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}

{"title":"Ejection fraction improvement in left ventricular-only pacing vs. BiVentricular pacing in patients with heart failure","authors":"Randa Tabbah, Jamil Francis, Hadi Skouri, Maurice Khoury, Bernard Abi‐Saleh","doi":"10.24969/hvt.2024.465","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24969/hvt.2024.465","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Left ventricular (LV) pacing with resynchronization therapy improves ventricular synchrony in patients with decreased LV function and Left Bundle Branch Bock (LBBB). Ventricular activation in these cases may be obtained by recruiting the intrinsic atrioventricular (AV) conduction, over the right bundle branch that causes a multisite activation and a synchronized activity of the right ventricle and part of the septum. Fusion pacing between intrinsic AV conduction and LV capture initiates right ventricular (RV) activation and compensates for LV electrical delay. The goal of this study is to show that LV-only pacing is superior to BiVentricular (BiV) pacing in patients with LV systolic dysfunction and LBBB. Methods: This is a retrospective study of 2 different hospitals' registries in Lebanon. 121 consecutive patients were identified between January 2014 and December 2019. Patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 35%, a QRS interval ≥130 msec, and an LBBB pattern on full medical therapy were included in this study and divided in 2 groups: LV pacing and BiV pacing. All patients had echocardiograms before and 3 to 6 months post-device implantation. The primary endpoint was the change in ejection fraction, and the secondary endpoints were a decrease in systolic pulmonary artery pressure (SPAP), a decrease in LV end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), and a decrease in LV end-systolic diameter (LVESD). Statistical analysis was done with SPSS software, and a p-value <0.05 was considered significant. Results: The study population was mostly males (69.4%) (mean LVEF of 26.5%, mean age of 67 years old), with 74 (61.2%) ischemic cardiomyopathy patients and 47 (38.8%) non-ischemic cardiomyopathy patients. Fifty (41.3%) patients were programmed as LV-only pacing. A statistically significant difference in improvement in ejection fraction (EF) was seen between the LV-only pacing arm (9.2%) and the BiV pacing arm (5.5%) (p=0.043, 95% CI (0.12-7.11)). Similarly, we noticed a significant decrease in the LVEDD (p=0.007, 95% CI (0.15-1.4)) and LVESD (p=0.03, 95% CI (0.13-1.8)) in the LV pacing compared to the BiV pacing group. There was a trend in favor of more SPAP improvement in the LV pacing group that did not reach statistical significance. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that LV-only pacing mode significantly improves EF and LV size compared to BiV pacing mode.","PeriodicalId":511330,"journal":{"name":"Heart, Vessels and Transplantation","volume":"56 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140427736","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}

{"title":"Predictors of early hospital mortality in patients with ischemic stroke","authors":"Khalida Musaeva, Nurbek Monolov, Elmira Mamytova, Darikha Dakaeva, D. Abibillaev","doi":"10.24969/hvt.2024.464","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24969/hvt.2024.464","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Identifying predictors that forecast hospital mortality among patients with ischemic stroke is crucial for ensuring timely and appropriate treatment and for improving its outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate predictors associated with early hospital mortality in patients with ischemic stroke. We examined the relationship between various clinical, laboratory, and neuroimaging factors and adverse clinical outcomes. Methods: This retrospective, cohort study, included the analysis of medical records of 90 patients aged 18 and older diagnosed with \"ischemic stroke,\" who were admitted to the stroke unit of a large tertiary-level multi-profile hospital. All patients were divided into two groups - the deceased group (n=45) and the surviving group (n=45). The collected data included patients' demographic information, basic clinical and laboratory characteristics upon admission to the hospital, historical data on vascular risk factors, neuroimaging findings (including angiography), as well as cardiological evaluations, consultations with specialists, and autopsies. The association of predictors with clinical outcome of ischemic stroke was determined using multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: In the deceased group, hospital mortality was associated with the initial severity of the condition due to reduced consciousness (n=31 (69%), p<0.001), a short hospital stay (n=27 (60%), p<0.001), unstable hemodynamics and respiratory failure (n=25 (55.5%), p<0.001), necessitating the use of mechanical ventilation (n=20 (44.4%), p<0.001) and a urinary catheter insertion (n=45 (100%), p<0.001), hypercreatinemia (238 (232) mmol/L, p<0.05), hyperglycemia (n=23 (51.1%), p<0.001), and hyperthermia (n=20 (44.4%), p<0.001), as well as signs of increasing brain edema with manifestations of displacement (n=17 (37.7%), p<0.001). The results of multiple logistic regression analysis showed that hypoxemia, tachycardia/bradycardia, atherothrombotic stroke, cerebral edema with dislocation of the stredin structures according to neuroimaging data were the most significant predictors of the risk of death in the group of deceased individuals (p<0.05). Conclusions: The results of multiple logistic regression analysis showed that hypoxemia, atherothrombotic stroke, creatinine level were the most significant predictors of the risk of death in patients with ischemic stroke. Cerebral edema with dislocation of the stredin structures according to neuroimaging data had borderline predictive value. Our results emphasize the importance of risk stratification of fatal outcomes, monitoring intracranial pressure and its reduction in case of compression threat, vital organ parameters, screening, and preventive treatment of early extracerebral hospital complications (cardiorespiratory and renal). More aggressive control of vascular risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia at the pre-hospital level, serves as prevention not only for strok","PeriodicalId":511330,"journal":{"name":"Heart, Vessels and Transplantation","volume":"17 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140424478","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}

{"title":"Healthy aging and cardiovascular health in Kyrgyzstan: current status and emerging challenges","authors":"Stefano Cacciatore, Luigi Spadafora, Silvia Andaloro, Alessandra Piscitelli, M. Bernardi","doi":"10.24969/hvt.2024.462","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24969/hvt.2024.462","url":null,"abstract":"As Kyrgyzstan undergoes significant demographic transitions, with an increasing aging population, the intersection of healthy aging and cardiovascular health emerges as a critical aspect of public health. We explore the relationship of healthy aging and cardiovascular health, underlining both the opportunities and challenges inherent in this demographic shift. Applying the World Health Organization's concept of \"intrinsic capacity\" and the \"Integrated Care for Older People\" (ICOPE) approach, we suggest strategies for addressing these crucial public health issues","PeriodicalId":511330,"journal":{"name":"Heart, Vessels and Transplantation","volume":"161 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140446693","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}

{"title":"Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism among COVID-19 patients","authors":"M. S. Fekri, Faranak Salajegheh, M. R. Z. Rukerd, M. Nakhaie, Seyedeh Mahdieh Khoshnazar, Mohammad S. Shahmoradzadeh Miri, Hanieh Mirkamali","doi":"10.24969/hvt.2024.463","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24969/hvt.2024.463","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":511330,"journal":{"name":"Heart, Vessels and Transplantation","volume":"195 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140447200","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}

{"title":"Comment on “Left ventricular perforation by a chest tube: Case report and review of complications”. Mind the left ventricle posterolateral wall please!","authors":"Vitaliy Petrov","doi":"10.24969/hvt.2024.461","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24969/hvt.2024.461","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":511330,"journal":{"name":"Heart, Vessels and Transplantation","volume":"9 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140458930","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}

{"title":"Hospital predictors of deep vein thrombosis after ischemic stroke: A systematic review","authors":"Karlygach T. Torokulova, G.S. Bijalieva, E.N. Akulich, Elmira Mamytova, J. Mamytova, Leila R. Akhmadeeva","doi":"10.24969/hvt.2024.459","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24969/hvt.2024.459","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":511330,"journal":{"name":"Heart, Vessels and Transplantation","volume":"5 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139800399","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}

{"title":"Hospital predictors of deep vein thrombosis after ischemic stroke: A systematic review","authors":"Karlygach T. Torokulova, G.S. Bijalieva, E.N. Akulich, Elmira Mamytova, J. Mamytova, Leila R. Akhmadeeva","doi":"10.24969/hvt.2024.459","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24969/hvt.2024.459","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":511330,"journal":{"name":"Heart, Vessels and Transplantation","volume":"423 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139860372","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}

{"title":"Answer to quiz: A round cyst-like structure in the right atrium","authors":"Yuriy Ivaniv, N. Lozynska","doi":"10.24969/hvt.2024.458","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24969/hvt.2024.458","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":511330,"journal":{"name":"Heart, Vessels and Transplantation","volume":"58 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139867956","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}