Publications by authors named "A Krajcova"
Purpose: The echocardiography parameters may predict the maintenance of sinus rhythm after cardioversion of a supraventricular arrhythmia (SVA).
Materials And Methods: Patients in septic shock with onset of an SVA, normal to moderately reduced LV systolic function (EF_LV˃̳35%) and on a continuous noradrenaline of <1.0 μg/kg.
Background & Aim: Dysfunction of skeletal muscle satellite cells might impair muscle regeneration and prolong ICU-acquired weakness, a condition associated with disability and delayed death. This study aimed to elucidate the distinct metabolic effects of critical illness and β-OH-butyrate on satellite cells isolated from these patients.
Methods: Satellite cells were extracted from vastus lateralis muscle biopsies of patients with ICU-acquired weakness (n = 10) and control group of healthy volunteers or patients undergoing elective hip replacement surgery (n = 10).
Article Synopsis
- Acute retrobulbar hemorrhage can lead to serious complications like permanent blindness due to impaired blood and oxygen supply to the retina, even in the absence of ocular trauma.
- A case study of a 29-year-old woman experiencing this condition during delivery showed that, although she had symptoms like exophthalmia and diplopia, her visual acuity remained intact, allowing for an observational treatment approach.
- The paper emphasizes the importance of understanding acute retrobulbar hemorrhage, potential risks, and treatment methods, especially in emergency situations where a specialist might not be available.
Aims: A recently published trial has shown no differences in outcomes between patients with new-onset supraventricular arrhythmia (SVA) in septic shock treated with either propafenone or amiodarone. However, these outcome data have not been evaluated in relation to the presence or absence of a dilated left atrium (LA).
Methods And Results: Patients with SVA and a left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 35% were randomized to receive intravenous propafenone (70 mg bolus followed by 400-840 mg/24 h) or amiodarone (300 mg bolus followed by 600-1800 mg/24 h).
Background: Critically ill patients suffer from acute muscle wasting, which is associated with significant physical functional impairment. We describe data from nested muscle biopsy studies from two trials of functional electrical stimulation (FES) that did not shown improvements in physical function.
Methods: Primary cohort: single-centre randomized controlled trial.