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View article: Simultaneous Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair—The First Case in Serbia
Simultaneous Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair—The First Case in Serbia Open
Background and Clinical Significance: Concomitant severe aortic stenosis (AS) and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in elderly patients presents a significant therapeutic challenge. While transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and end…
View article: Myocardial Infarction in a Young Adult: A Rare Case of Left Coronary Artery Arising from the Pulmonary Artery
Myocardial Infarction in a Young Adult: A Rare Case of Left Coronary Artery Arising from the Pulmonary Artery Open
Anomalous origin of the Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA), also known as Bland-White-Garland syndrome, is a rare congenital coronary anomaly with an estimated incidence of 1 in 300,000 live births. While commonly diag…
View article: Cone reconstruction after carpentier repair in ebstein anomaly: yes we can!
Cone reconstruction after carpentier repair in ebstein anomaly: yes we can! Open
The management of recurrent tricuspid regurgitation (TR) after initial tricuspid valve (TV) repair in patients with Ebstein's anomaly (EA) represents a complex challenge. Traditionally, tricuspid valve replacement has been the first-line o…
View article: Anomalous Right Coronary Artery in the Setting of Active Tuberculosis: A Multidisciplinary Management Challenge
Anomalous Right Coronary Artery in the Setting of Active Tuberculosis: A Multidisciplinary Management Challenge Open
Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ARCAPA) is a rare congenital coronary anomaly, with an uncertain prevalence and often diagnosed incidentally. This case report presents a 62-year-old male with ARCAPA…
View article: Adult Congenital Heart Disease in Serbia: Insights from a Single-Center Registry
Adult Congenital Heart Disease in Serbia: Insights from a Single-Center Registry Open
Background/Objectives: Congenital heart disease (CHD), affecting approximately 1% of live births, has transitioned to a chronic condition due to advances in diagnostics and surgery, resulting in an increasing adult congenital heart disease…
View article: Differentiating Apical and Basal Left Ventricular Aneurysms Using Sphericity Index: A Clinical Study
Differentiating Apical and Basal Left Ventricular Aneurysms Using Sphericity Index: A Clinical Study Open
Background and Objectives: Left ventricular aneurysm (LVA) causes geometric changes, including reduced systolic function and a more spherical shape, which is quantified by the sphericity index (SI), the ratio of the short to long axis in t…
View article: Left Coronary Artery—Right Ventricle Fistula Case Report: Optimal Treatment Decision
Left Coronary Artery—Right Ventricle Fistula Case Report: Optimal Treatment Decision Open
Coronary artery fistulas (CAFs) are rare congenital anomalies, presenting in 0.05–0.9% of cases, characterized by an aberrant connection between a coronary artery and a cardiac chamber or great vessel. Clinical manifestations can include h…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Basal vs. Apical Left Ventricular Aneurysms: Impact on Ejection Fraction and Cardiac Function
Comparative Analysis of Basal vs. Apical Left Ventricular Aneurysms: Impact on Ejection Fraction and Cardiac Function Open
Background and Objectives: Left ventricular aneurysm (LVA) is associated with a decline in cardiac function, evidenced by a lower ejection fraction (EF), due to the reduction in the proportion of functional myocardium. The left ventricular…
View article: Characteristics of Akinetic and Dyskinetic Left Ventricular Aneurysms in the Context of Echocardiographic Diagnosis and Treatment Selection
Characteristics of Akinetic and Dyskinetic Left Ventricular Aneurysms in the Context of Echocardiographic Diagnosis and Treatment Selection Open
Background and Objectives. Distinct pressure curve differences exist between akinetic (A-LVA) and dyskinetic (D-LVA) aneurysms. In D-LVA, left ventricular (LV) ejection pressure decreases relative to the aneurysm size, whereas A-LVA does n…
View article: How Much Attention Should Be Paid to Urinary Tract Infection in a Patient with Congenital Heart Disease?
How Much Attention Should Be Paid to Urinary Tract Infection in a Patient with Congenital Heart Disease? Open
Background: Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most common cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). As therapy becomes increasingly effective, the number of adults with CHD is growing. There are many surgical options to resolve the pulmonary…
View article: HEART Score and Its Implementation in Emergency Medicine Departments in the West Balkan Region—A Pilot Study
HEART Score and Its Implementation in Emergency Medicine Departments in the West Balkan Region—A Pilot Study Open
Background: Chest pain represents a prevalent complaint in emergency departments (EDs), where the precise differentiation between acute coronary syndrome and alternative conditions assumes paramount significance. This pilot study aimed to …
View article: Telemedicine in the Era of a Pandemic: Usefulness of a Novel Three-Lead ECG
Telemedicine in the Era of a Pandemic: Usefulness of a Novel Three-Lead ECG Open
The 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is a first-line diagnostic tool for patients with cardiac symptoms. As observed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the ECG is essential to the initial patient evaluation. The novel KardioPal three-lead-based …
View article: Early Outcomes of a Next-Generation Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valve - The Myval System: A Single-Center Experience From Serbia
Early Outcomes of a Next-Generation Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valve - The Myval System: A Single-Center Experience From Serbia Open
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is one of the most effective treatments for severe aortic valve stenosis (AVS). Different genres and generations of transcatheter heart valves (THVs) are accessible, offering operators an oppo…
View article: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Report on Serbia's First Systematic Program
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Report on Serbia's First Systematic Program Open
Introduction Severe aortic stenosis, a highly-common valve disease in the elderly, has a poor prognosis if left untreated. To address the concern of effective procedures for severe aortic stenosis, a systematic TAVI program was established…
View article: Giant intrapericardial lipoma: Clinical and forensic implications
Giant intrapericardial lipoma: Clinical and forensic implications Open
Introduction. Even though lipomas are the most common benign tumors, they are rarely found in the pericardial cavity. Although histopathologically benign, they can cause life-threatening complications by rapid growth and may there-fore be …
View article: Lyme Endocarditis as an Emerging Infectious Disease: A Review of the Literature
Lyme Endocarditis as an Emerging Infectious Disease: A Review of the Literature Open
Lyme endocarditis is extremely rare manifestation of Lyme disease. The clinical manifestations of Lyme endocarditis are non-specific and can be very challenging diagnosis to make when it is the only manifestation of the disease. Until now,…
View article: Is it appropriate when the Heart Team changes the decision regarding the modality of myocardial revascularization?
Is it appropriate when the Heart Team changes the decision regarding the modality of myocardial revascularization? Open
Background/Aim. Decision-making by the Heart Team is an established way of making appropriate decisions regarding the management of patients with coronary artery dis-ease. In clinical practice, it is not infrequent to see changes in decisi…