Loss of heterozygosity and microsatellite instability in the 3p24.2~3pter region in papillary thyroid carcinoma

Introduction: The aim of this study was to analyse the loss of heterozygosity (LOH) and microsatellite instability (MSI) at the thyroid hormone receptor beta (THRB) locus (3p24.3) and in the 3p24.2~3pter region in human...

REVIEW PAPER Trigemino-cardiac reflex: A recently discovered “oxygen-conserving” response? The potential therapeutic role of a physiological reflex

The trigemino-cardiac reflex (TCR) is defined as a sudden onset of parasympathetic dysrhythmia, sympathetic hypotension, apnea or gastric hypermotility during the stimulation of any of the sensory branches of the trige...

Restoring sinus rhythm in patients at a high risk for postoperative atrial fibrillation

Pregnancy and delivery in women with congenital heart disease after cardiac surgery

Introduction: Women with congenital heart disease (CHD) are the majority of pregnant cardiac patients. Pregnancy and delivery care in these patients is still an important clinical issue. The aim of the study was to an...

Prognosis and long-term observation of a group of patients with acute coronary syndromes without ST-elevation (ACS-NSTEMI)

Introduction: The clinical assessment of patients with unstable angina is based not only on clinical symptoms, but also on concomitant diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the adverse outcome in patients re...