Relationship of Iron Deficiency, Anemia and Combination of Iron Deficiency With Anemia With Severity of Manifestations of Chronic Heart Failure. Additional Analysis of the Study "Prevalence of Iron Deficiency in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure in the Russian Federation (J-CHF-RF)".

Aim      To evaluate the role of iron deficiency (ID) identified by various criteria, anemia, and the combination of ID and anemia in determining the severity of the clinical course of chronic heart failure (CHF) in a retrospective analysis of data from 498 patients who participated in the ID-CHF-RF Russian multicenter program.Material and methods  ID was diagnosed by the following three criteria established by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the Russian Society of Cardiology (RSC): 1) ferritin concentration <100 μg/l or ferritin concentration 100-299 μg/l in combination with a decreased transferrin saturation (TS) <20%; 2) ID criteria that showed a high sensitivity and specificity when compared with bone marrow morphology (BMM): TS ≤19.8% or serum iron (SI) ≤13 μmol/l; and 3) a composite index including a ferritin concentration <100 μg/l in combination with TS <20% and SI ≤13 μmol/l.

[Management Strategy for Patients With Idiopathic Recurrent Pericarditis. Position Statement of the Experts of the Russian Society оf Cardiology and Eurasian Association of Therapists].

Pericarditis as an inflammatory heart disease is rarely discussed in the cardiology community. The latest European guidelines on pericarditis were published in 2015, and Russian clinical guidelines are dated 2022. However, in recent years, a number of publications have appeared that have forced the scientific community to take a fresh look at this problem.

[Tumor necrosis factor in the ejaculate as an indicator of reduced fertility].

Introduction: Pro-inflammatory cytokine - tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF) is one of the components of the seminal plasma proteome; its meaning has not been definitively revealed. A comparative analysis of the concentration of this protein in the blood serum and in the ejaculate and changes in its level in the semen of men with infertility is f scientific interest.

The Purpose Of The Study: determination of TNF- level in the blood serum and seminal plasma of healthy men and patients with reduced fertility.

[Thyroid cartilage fracture following sneezing as a cause of spontaneous pneumomediastinum].

Objective: To evaluate the possible etiological factors of spontaneous pneumomediastinum and to describe a case that was unusual in its etiology: a thyroid cartilage fracture as a result of sneezing.

Material And Methods: Six patients (four male, two female, aged 16-82 years) were hospitalized with spontaneous pneumomediastinum diagnosed with a chest X-ray in five patients and 100% with computed tomography. Treatment was symptomatic.

Predictors of the Development of Associated Clinical Conditions in Working-Age Patients With Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Conditions of High Adherence to Treatment.

Aim: To determine predictors for the development of associated clinical conditions (ACC) in patients of working age with cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) in the conditions of high compliance with the treatment and healthy lifestyle (HLS).

Material And Methods: The study included 364 patients with CVRFs without target organ damage and a history of ACC. Mean age was 42.

[Russian Eligibility Criteria for Prescribing Menopausal Hormone Therapy to Patients With Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases. Consensus Document of RSC, RSOG, RAE, EUAT, RAP].

Menopausal symptoms can impair the life of women at the peak of their career and family life. At the present time, the most effective treatment for these manifestations is menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). The presence of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in itself does not exclude the possibility of prescribing MHT to relieve menopausal symptoms and improve quality of life.

Female and Male Phenotypes of Iron Deficiency in CHF. Additional analysis of the «The Prevalence of Iron Deficiency in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure in the Russian Federation (J-CHF-RF)» study.

Aim    To evaluate the incidence of iron deficiency (ID) in men and women with chronic heart failure (CHF) and to compare clinical and functional indexes in patient with and without ID depending on the gender.Material and methods    An additional analysis of the study "Prevalence of Iron Deficiency in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure in the Russian Federation (ID-CHF-RF)" was performed. The study included 498 (198 women, 300 men) patients with CHF, in whom, in addition to iron metabolism, the quality of life and exercise tolerance (ET) were studied.

Four Novel Disease-Causing Variants in the Gene in Russian Patients with CADASIL.

Background: Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is an inherited disease with unknown mechanisms and a broad phenotypic spectrum. It is caused by pathogenic variants in the gene. The symptoms of the disease mainly include recurrent strokes with vascular risk factors, migraine with aura, dementia, and mood disturbances.

Anti-Cancer Potential of Transiently Transfected HER2-Specific Human Mixed CAR-T and NK Cell Populations in Experimental Models: Initial Studies on Fucosylated Chondroitin Sulfate Usage for Safer Treatment.

Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is overexpressed in numerous cancer cell types. Therapeutic antibodies and chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) against HER2 were developed to treat human tumors. The major limitation of anti-HER2 CAR-T lymphocyte therapy is attributable to the low HER2 expression in a wide range of normal tissues.

[Expert judgement of face profile].

Objective: The aim of the study is to determinate the values of the parameters of the face profile that ensure the harmony of the architectonics of the facial composition, taking into account sexual dimorphism.

Material And Methods: 22 independent orthodontists were invited as experts (11 men, average age is 36.8±1.

[Perioperative prevention of complications in surgery of ventral hernias].

Objective: To improve perioperative algorithm of prevention of complications in patients with ventral and incisional hernias via differentiated choice of mesh implants and hernia repair technique.

Material And Methods: The study included 144 patients with abdominal wall hernia, who were divided into two representative groups.

Results: Original algorithms for choosing the method of hernia repair depending on type and position of mesh implant, as well as methods of perioperative prevention of complications are proposed.

[Optimization of secondary prevention in patients with high-risk atherothrombotic ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attacks].

High and very high risk atherothrombotic ischemic stroke (ATIS) includes patients with severe extracranial atherosclerosis, any intracranial atherosclerosis, and aortic arch atheromatosis. The article discusses the most effective approaches to medical short- and long-term secondary prevention of ATIS, major vascular events and death, based on the results of modern research and current clinical guidelines. Clinical studies of recent years have proven the possibility of individualization and intensification of secondary prevention of ATIS.

[Dagnostics and surgical treatment of Bochdalek hernia in adults].

Objective: To estimate the incidence, diagnostic possibilities and surgical strategy for Bochdalek hernias in adults.

Material And Methods: Bochdalek hernias were diagnosed in 7 (9.2%) out of 76 patients with diaphragmatic hernias (age 49-63 years).

[Delayed complication of surgical treatment of duodenal atresia in neonatal period].

We report a 48-year-old woman who underwent surgery in early neonatal period for duodenal atresia and developed subsequent diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms of gastric outlet obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeding and malnutrition developed over the past 5 years. Inflammatory and cicatricial lesions of gastrojejunostomy formed for congenital duodenal obstruction following annular pancreas required reconstructive surgery.

[Prospects for use of Vericiguat in HFrEF: Implications of VICTORIA Trial Results. Advisory Board Summary].

In September 2021, an online meeting of the Council of Experts was held. The proposed focus of discussion was publishing the results of an international prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study VICTORIA. The objective of the VICTORIA study was evaluation of the efficacy and safety of supplementing a standard therapy with vericiguat at a target dose of 10 mg twice a day as compared to placebo for prevention of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure (HF) in patients with clinical manifestations of chronic HF and left ventricular ejection fraction <45% who have recently had an episode of decompensated HF.

[Cardiovascular effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: position of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in Russian and international guidelines. Council of Experts].

This Expert Council focuses on the meta-analysis of studies on the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients taking omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and of data on the omega-3 PUFA treatment in patients with cardiovascular and kidney diseases.The major statements of the Expert Council: the meta-analysis of AF risk in patients taking omega-3 PUFA showed an increased risk of this arrhythmia. However, it should be taken into account that the risk of complications was low, and there was no significant increase in the risk of AF when omega-3 PUFA was used at a dose of ≤1 g and a standard dose of the only omega-3 PUFA drug registered in the Russian Federation, considering all AF episodes in the ASCEND study.

[Treatment approach to patients with distal malocclusion complicated by temporomandibular joint pain-dysfunction syndrome].

Objective: Research is effective sequencing of measures for orthodontic treatment active period and unfavorable course of retention period predictors in patients with distal malocclusion, complicated by temporomandibular joint pain-dysfunction syndrome.

Material And Methods: The retrospective study consists of 102 case reports of patients from 18 to 37 (average age is 26.75±3.

[Comparative characterization of the linear dimensions of the pubic symphysis in women in the first period of adulthood, elderly age and old age according to computed tomography data.].

The paper is based on the results of a CT study of 71 women with normal pelvic dimensions without pelvic bone or pelvic organ pathology who underwent the study in 2022-2023. All subjects consented to the study, which was performed according to the indications. The CT study consisted of determining the width, height, and thickness of the pubic symphysis in 3D reconstruction mode.

[Principles of complex dental caries treatment in children].

Unlabelled: The aim of the research is implementation, approbation and clinical efficiency estimation of treatment schemes of dental caries in children with different dental caries activity.

Materials And Methods: The study included 239 children aged 3 to 15 years (mean age 7.1±1.

[ACTIV SARS-CoV-2 registry (Analysis of Chronic Non-infectious Diseases Dynamics After COVID-19 Infection in Adult Patients). Assessment of impact of combined original comorbid diseases in patients with COVID-19 on the prognosis].

Aim: Study the impact of various combinations of comorbid original diseases in patients infected with COVID-19 later on the disease progression and outcomes of the new coronavirus infection.

Materials And Methods: The ACTIV registry was created on the Eurasian Association of Therapists initiative. 5,808 patients have been included in the registry: men and women with COVID-19 treated at hospital or at home.

[Evaluation of the dynamics of prosthetic dental care provided to patients with the complete absence of teeth in the Perm district].

Background: Currently, one third of the world's population aged 65-74 years has partially or completely missing teeth. In our country, the data of epidemiological studies are scattered.

Objective: The aim of the study is assessment of the dynamics of the volume of orthopedic care provided to patients with complete absence of teeth in the Perm Region.