Time Is Life: Golden Ten Minutes on Scene-EuReCa_Serbia 2014-2023.

: This study analyzed the frequency of factors influencing the course and outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in Serbia and the prediction of pre-hospital outcomes and survival. : Data were collected during the period from 1 October 2014, to 31 September 2023, according to the protocol of the EuReCa_One study (clinical trial ID number NCT02236819). : Overall 9303 OHCA events were registered with a median age of 71 (IQR 61-81) years and 59.

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in a young adult successfully treated with plasmapheresis, immunoglobulins, and corticosteroids: a case report.

A novel condition named multisystem inflammatory syndrome has raised the alarm worldwide and is leading to severe illness and long-term effects in the post-COVID era. This condition includes infection with fever, abdominal symptoms, acute cardiac injury, and shock. It has similarities with severe forms of Kawasaki disease (KD).

Association of coronary ischemia estimated by fractional flow reserve and psychological characteristics of patients.

Introduction: Psychological characteristics of patients, depression, stress and anxiety are recognized as important confounding risk factors for ischemic heart disease. However, the impact of psychological characteristics on coronary ischemia and vice versa remain poorly understood.

Aim: To demonstrate the interplay of psychological characteristics, depression, stress and anxiety with coronary ischemia estimated with fractional flow reserve (FFR).

Knuckle technique guided by intravascular ultrasound for in-stent restenosis occlusion treatment.

One of the rarest lesions is in-stent restenosis chronic total occlusion (CTO). Limited data suggest that the treatment success rate is dependent on the possibility to cross into the lumen of an occluded stent, and the decision about what technique to use varies by operator preference. The knuckle technique is used to create a deliberate dissection plane in various CTO techniques.

Novel OCT flushing technique for complex scenarios: imaging during iatrogenic transient AV block induced by intracoronary adenosine.

We report the application of a novel optical coherence tomography (OCT) flushing technique where OCT run was performed during transient complete atrioventricular block induced by intracoronary bolus of adenosine. This technique may allow lower hydraulic force needed for contrast flush and reduce artifacts, with consequently improved OCT imaging in demanding clinical scenarios.

Coronary spasm that caused non-ST elevation myocardial infarction appeared in cath lab due to vasovagal reaction.

Coronary artery spasm is sometimes an unrecognized cause of myocardial ischemia. Myocardial ischemia is not always a product of fixed stenosis; it can also be induced by dynamic, transient stenosis. The angiogram represents the current state of vasculature at the time of examination and absence of stenosis does not mean disease absence.

Unusual suspect-coronary subclavian steal syndrome caused severe myocardial ischemia.

Coronary-subclavian steal syndrome represents a reversal of blood flow in left internal mammary artery. The most common cause of the syndrome is atherosclerotic disease in the ipsilateral, proximal subclavian artery. We present a case of 72 years old male, who developed severe anginal and neurological complaints three years after coronary artery bypass graft surgery(CABG).

Modulation of glucocorticoid receptor function and expression in adolescent moderate asthma.

Background: Previous studies on adult asthmatics have shown that the disease is associated with alterations in glucocorticoid receptor (GR) function.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to examine GR functional properties in adolescent asthma of different severity. Therefore, we determined GR hormone binding parameters, e.

An imbalance in antioxidant enzymes and stress proteins in childhood asthma.

Objectives: The study was undertaken to examine antioxidant status and level of the major intracellular heat shock proteins (Hsps) in healthy children and children with mild and moderate asthma.

Design And Methods: Native gel assays were performed to estimate activities of copper/zinc (CuZn) and manganese (Mn) superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) of healthy and asthmatic children. Hsp70 and Hsp90 protein levels in PBMCs were assessed by Western blot analysis.

Comparison of the efficacy and safety of ciclesonide 160 microg once daily vs. budesonide 400 microg once daily in children with asthma.

Ciclesonide is an onsite-activated inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for the treatment of asthma. This study compared the efficacy, safety and effect on quality of life (QOL) of ciclesonide 160 microg (ex-actuator; nominal dose 200 microg) vs. budesonide 400 microg (nominal dose) in children with asthma.