Akutní kardiologie

Vojtěch Melenovský - Josef Kautzner  a kol.

Chronické srdeční selhání je závažné onemocnění s vysokou morbiditou a mortalitou, jehož prevalence v České republice i Evropě významně narůstá. Diagnostika a léčba srdečního selhání jsou tedy celosvětovou zdravotnickou prioritou, vedoucí k rychlému vývoji nových léčebných přístupů. Klinika kardiologie IKEM má v problematice diagnostiky a léčby různých forem srdečního selhání dlouhodobé bohaté zkušenosti. Na základě mnohaleté každodenní praxe vznikla vlastní filosofie přístupu k srdečnímu selhání, formovaná novými studiemi a doporučeními Evropské kardiologické společnosti. Druhé, zcela přepracované a doplněné vydání publikace v plném rozsahu reflektuje současné poznatky, guidelines a moderní možnosti léčby. Zařazena byla řada nových kapitol, například problematika chlopenních vad, diabetu a obezity ve vztahu k srdečnímu selhání, taktika diuretické léčby, režimová opatření. Kniha se věnuje srdečnímu selhání velmi komplexně, od epidemiologie, přes zobrazovací metody, genetická rizika a moderní léčbu až transplantaci srdce a potransplantančí léčbu. Kniha zaujme kardiology, internisty, intenzivisty, praktické lékaře, ale i mediky a zdravotní techniky.

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Tatiana Kimáková - Vladimír Pavlík

The scientific monograph focuses on the characteristics of free radicals, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, oxidative stress, and its impact on various diseases. A significant portion is dedicated to antioxidants, their classification based on multiple criteria, the characteristics of selected antioxidants in terms of their functions, manifestations of their deficiency and excess, and the overall antioxidant capacity of the body.

A special section is devoted to enzyme-based antioxidants, natural sources of antioxidants in the form of vitamins, trace elements, flavonoids, polyphenols, and coenzyme Q10. To provide a clearer understanding of antioxidants and their influence on population health, the monograph presents results from a research project included in the program "Research Support for Enhancing the Defense Capabilities of the Czech Republic in NATO Structures."

The research was conducted between 2010 and 2012 as part of preventive rehabilitation programs for professional soldiers with a sports component. The study involved 218 professional soldiers, including 180 men and 38 women, with an average age of 33.3 years. The current health status and dietary habits of the soldiers were assessed using questionnaires.

The study described the saturation of the observed group with antioxidant vitamins and statistically evaluated the relationship between their levels and the risk indicators for the development of cardiovascular diseases. Individual analyses were performed using the Reflotron device calibrated with Reflotron Precinorm control serum. Following blood collection, all participants underwent anthropometric examinations (body weight, height, waist circumference), blood pressure measurements, heart rate monitoring, and physical fitness assessments through simple functional tests.

This scientific monograph is suitable for the scientific community, students of medical, veterinary, and natural sciences, as well as public health students at all levels of university education. It is also intended for informed members of the public.

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Štefan Tóth

Dyslipidemia is one of the main risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. In recent years, extensive research has been conducted, leading to changes in therapeutic recommendations for dyslipidemia. These scripts aim to provide readers in the introductory chapters with information on the basic management of patients with dyslipidemia, procedures, target levels, and available medications and their combinations for achieving target levels, focusing on the practical aspect of dyslipidemia treatment. In the special section of the script, an overview is provided of the basic characteristics, studies of individual available hypolipemics, as well as hypolipemics that are not yet on our market or are still in the stage of clinical trials

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Silvia Mišíková

This learning text deals with heart rhythm disorders. The book is intended for medical students. There are in a simple way characterized bradycardic and tachycardic heart rhythm disorders. The script explains mechanism of arrhythmias, symptoms, diagnostics, and differential diagnostics and treatment. The greatest emphasis is focused on detection of the arrhythmias based on the surface ECG. All arrhythmias are explained by clinical ECG.

In conclusion, there is ECG quiz which consists of 27 clinical ECG records.

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