INTRODUCTION: We aimed to evaluate the prognostic impact of renal insufficiency and fluctuation of glomerular filtration observed during hospitalization for heart failure (HF). METHODS: We followed 3,639 patients hospitalized for acute HF and assessed the mortality risk associated with moderate or severe renal insufficiency, either permanent or transient. RESULTS: After adjustment, severe renal failure defined as estimated glomerular filtration (eGFR) <30 mL/min indicates ≈60% increase in 5-year mortality risk. Similar risk also had patients with only transient decline of eGFR to this range. In contrast, we did not observe any apparent mortality risk attributable to mild/moderate renal insufficiency (eGFR 30-59.9 mL/min), regardless of whether it was transient or permanent. CONCLUSION: Even transient severe renal failure during hospitalization indicates poor long-term prognosis of patients with manifested HF. In contrast, only moderate renal insufficiency observed during hospitalization has no additive long-term mortality impact.

• MeSH
• hodnoty glomerulární filtrace MeSH
• hospitalizace MeSH
• ledviny MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• prognóza MeSH
• renální insuficience * komplikace   MeSH
• srdeční selhání * komplikace   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

• MeSH
• antivirové látky aplikace a dávkování   terapeutické užití   MeSH
• COVID-19 * diagnóza   terapie   MeSH
• hospitalizace * MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• rizikové faktory MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• směrnice pro lékařskou praxi MeSH

BACKGROUND: Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disorder with significant clinical implications, including life-threatening myasthenic crises and exacerbations. Understanding real-world treatment patterns, especially associated direct medical costs, is essential for the effective management of healthcare delivery. METHODS: We conducted a descriptive cohort study using health administrative claims data from the Czech Republic covering more than 1,500 prevalent MG patients. Data were analysed for healthcare resource utilization, medication costs, and hospitalization rates related to MG and its complications. RESULTS: Acetylcholine inhibitors and corticosteroids were widely prescribed, with 91.1% and 75.2% of patients receiving them at least once, respectively. Immunosuppressive therapy was given to 45.2% of patients. Myasthenic crises occurred in 2% of patients, with a mean hospitalization cost of 21,020 EUR, while exacerbations occurred in 9.2% of patients, with lower costs (5,951 EUR per hospitalization). Outpatient intravenous immunoglobulin and plasma exchange therapies incurred additional costs of 20,700 EUR and 18,206 EUR per person-year, respectively. The mean total cost per patient-year was 1,271 EUR, with significant cost differences among patients with different treatment patterns. CONCLUSION: This study offers real-world insights into the treatment patterns and associated direct medical costs of MG in the Czech Republic. Myasthenic crises and exacerbations pose considerable cost burdens, while outpatient therapies and common pharmacotherapies are less costly. These findings are vital for healthcare planning, economic evaluation, and resource allocation, potentially leading to enhanced patient care and outcomes.

• MeSH
• dospělí MeSH
• hospitalizace ekonomika   MeSH
• kohortové studie MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mladiství MeSH
• mladý dospělý MeSH
• myasthenia gravis * ekonomika   terapie   farmakoterapie   MeSH
• náklady na zdravotní péči MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• Check Tag
• dospělí MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mladiství MeSH
• mladý dospělý MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Česká republika MeSH

Česká republika čelí výraznému stárnutí populace, což představuje nové výzvy pro zdravotní a sociální systémy. Počet osob starších 65 let tvoří zhruba 20,6 % populace, přičemž do roku 2100 by tato skupina mohla dosáhnout téměř třetiny populace. Potřeba zdravotní péče se s věkem exponenciálně zvyšuje, téměř 64 % osob nad 65 let trpí nějakou formou chronického onemocnění. Efektivní management potřeb seniorů je zásadní pro zlepšení jejich kvality života a optimalizaci zdravotnických zdrojů. Data ukazují, že senioři v péči geriatrů mají vyšší průměrné skóre Charlsonové komorbiditního indexu a čelí složitějším zdravotním výzvám než senioři ošetřovaní mimo geriatrickou péči. Mapování potřeb geriatrických pacientů na základě dostupných zdravotnických dat je ale složité, neboť nejsou definováni pouze věkem, ale mají i specifické potřeby přesahující zdravotní systém. Navíc existují výrazné regionální rozdíly v dostupnosti i tak personálně výrazně poddimenzované geriatrické péče. Zavedení nových kódů pro popis zdravotních stavů a intervencí a jejich důsledné vykazování mohou vést k přesnější identifikaci geriatrického pacienta ve zdravotních datech a umožní mapování potřeb geriatrických pacientů a úpravy systému zdravotní péče tak, aby byl připraven na demografické výzvy spojené se stárnutím české populace. Korespondenční adresa: RNDr. Jiří Jarkovský, Ph.D. Ústav zdravotnických informací a statistiky ČR Palackého náměstí 4 P. O. BOX 60, 128 01 Praha 2 e-mail: Jiri.Jarkovsky@uzis.cz

The Czech Republic is facing a significantly ageing population, which poses new challenges for health and social systems. The number of people over 65 years of age accounts for about 20.6 % of the population, and by 2100 this group could reach almost a third of the population. The need for healthcare increases exponentially with age, with almost 64 % of people over 65 suffering from some form of chronic disease. Effective management of the needs of the elderly is essential to improve their quality of life and optimise healthcare resources. Data show that seniors in geriatric care have higher average Charlson Comorbidity Index scores and face more complex health challenges than seniors cared for outside of geriatric care. However, mapping the needs of geriatric patients based on available healthcare data is difficult because they are not defined by age alone, but have specific needs that transcend the healthcare system. In addition, there are significant regional differences in the availability of already significantly understaffed geriatric care. The introduction of new codes to describe health conditions and interventions and their consistent reporting may lead to more accurate identification of geriatric patients in health data and allow mapping of geriatric patients’ needs and adjustments to the healthcare system to be prepared for the demographic challenges associated with the ageing of the Czech population.

• MeSH
• geriatrie organizace a řízení   statistika a číselné údaje   MeSH
• hospitalizace statistika a číselné údaje   MeSH
• komorbidita MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• stárnutí * MeSH
• zdravotní služby pro seniory * organizace a řízení   statistika a číselné údaje   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Česká republika MeSH

OBJECTIVES: To investigate if the effect of cardiac computed tomography (CT) vs. invasive coronary angiography (ICA) on cardiovascular events differs based on smoking status. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This pre-specified subgroup analysis of the pragmatic, prospective, multicentre, randomised DISCHARGE trial (NCT02400229) involved 3561 patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). The primary endpoint was major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE: cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, or stroke). Secondary endpoints included an expanded MACE composite (MACE, transient ischaemic attack, or major procedure-related complications). RESULTS: Of 3445 randomised patients with smoking data (mean age 59.1 years + / - 9.7, 1151 men), at 3.5-year follow-up, the effect of CT vs. ICA on MACE was consistent across smoking groups (p for interaction = 0.98). The percutaneous coronary intervention rate was significantly lower with a CT-first strategy in smokers and former smokers (p = 0.01 for both). A CT-first strategy reduced the hazard of major procedure-related complications (HR: 0.21, 95% CI: 0.03, 0.81; p = 0.045) across smoking groups. In current smokers, the expanded MACE composite was lower in the CT- compared to the ICA-first strategy (2.3% (8) vs 6.0% (18), HR: 0.38; 95% CI: 0.17, 0.88). The rate of non-obstructive CAD was significantly higher in all three smoking groups in the CT-first strategy. CONCLUSION: For patients with stable chest pain referred for ICA, the clinical outcomes of CT were consistent across smoking status. The CT-first approach led to a higher detection rate of non-obstructive CAD and fewer major procedure-related complications in smokers. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT: This pre-specified sub-analysis of the DISCHARGE trial confirms that a CT-first strategy in patients with stable chest pain referred for invasive coronary angiography with an intermediate pre-test probability of coronary artery disease is as effective as and safer than invasive coronary angiography, irrespective of smoking status. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02400229. KEY POINTS: • No randomised studies have assessed smoking status on CT effectiveness in symptomatic patients referred for invasive coronary angiography. • A CT-first strategy results in comparable adverse events, fewer complications, and increased coronary artery disease detection, irrespective of smoking status. • A CT-first strategy is safe and effective for stable chest pain patients with intermediate pre-test probability for CAD, including never smokers.

• MeSH
• koronární angiografie * metody   MeSH
• kouření * škodlivé účinky   MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• nemoci koronárních tepen * diagnostické zobrazování   komplikace   MeSH
• počítačová rentgenová tomografie * metody   MeSH
• propuštění pacienta MeSH
• prospektivní studie MeSH
• rizikové faktory MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• multicentrická studie MeSH
• pragmatická klinická studie MeSH
• randomizované kontrolované studie MeSH

BACKGROUND: Hypoalbuminemia, a biomarker of malnutrition, has been associated with adverse surgical outcomes;, however, its impact on breast reduction surgery is not yet well-documented. METHODS: We queried the American college of surgeons national surgical quality improvement program database to identify patients who underwent breast reduction surgery between 2008 and 2022. Patients were grouped by preoperative normal albumin levels (≥3.5 g/dL) and hypoalbuminemia (<3.5 g/dL). Preoperative, intraoperative, and 30-day postoperative outcomes, including complications and readmissions, were compared using the univariate tests and multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS: We included a total of 7277 cases, among whom 96% (n = 6964) had normal albumin values and 4% (n = 298) had hypoalbuminemia (n = 298). Patients with hypoalbuminemia showed a significantly higher body mass index (37.1 ± 8.1 vs. 33.3 ± 6.3 kg/m2, p < 0.001) and were more likely to be Black or African American (49.0 vs. 27.8%, p < 0.001). Comorbidities such as diabetes (14.7 vs. 7.4%, p < 0.001), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (4.0 vs. 1.0%, p < 0.001), and hypertension (35.2 vs. 26.3%, p = 0.002) were significantly more prevalent in the hypoalbuminemia group. Hypoalbuminemia was associated with a significantly increased risk of complications (13.8 vs. 6.1%, p < 0.001), with higher rates of superficial incisional infections (7.0 vs. 2.6%, p = 0.001) and unplanned readmissions (3.4 vs. 1.4%, p = 0.05). Multivariable analysis confirmed hypoalbuminemia as an independent predictor of postoperative complications (OR 1.96, p = 0.001), medical complications (OR 2.62, p = 0.02), and surgical complications (OR 1.91, p = 0.02). CONCLUSION: Hypoalbuminemia significantly raises the risk of 30-day postoperative complications in breast reduction surgery. Preoperative nutritional assessment and optimization are crucial in improving surgical outcomes, particularly in patients with high body mass index and comorbidities.

• MeSH
• biologické markery krev   MeSH
• dospělí MeSH
• hypoalbuminemie * komplikace   krev   MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mamoplastika * škodlivé účinky   metody   MeSH
• pooperační komplikace * epidemiologie   etiologie   krev   MeSH
• předoperační období MeSH
• retrospektivní studie MeSH
• rizikové faktory MeSH
• znovupřijetí pacienta statistika a číselné údaje   MeSH
• Check Tag
• dospělí MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The question of when and how to treat truly asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) and normal left ventricular (LV) systolic function is still subject to debate and ongoing research. Here, the results of extended follow-up of the AVATAR trial are reported (NCT02436655, ClinicalTrials.gov). METHODS: The AVATAR trial randomly assigned patients with severe, asymptomatic AS and LV ejection fraction ≥ 50% to undergo either early surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR) or conservative treatment with watchful waiting strategy. All patients had negative exercise stress testing. The primary hypothesis was that early AVR will reduce a primary composite endpoint comprising all-cause death, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, or unplanned hospitalization for heart failure (HF), as compared with conservative treatment strategy. RESULTS: A total of 157 low-risk patients (mean age 67 years, 57% men, mean Society of Thoracic Surgeons score 1.7%) were randomly allocated to either the early AVR group (n = 78) or the conservative treatment group (n = 79). In an intention-to-treat analysis, after a median follow-up of 63 months, the primary composite endpoint outcome event occurred in 18/78 patients (23.1%) in the early surgery group and in 37/79 patients (46.8%) in the conservative treatment group [hazard ratio (HR) early surgery vs. conservative treatment 0.42; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.24-0.73, P = .002]. The Kaplan-Meier estimates for individual endpoints of all-cause death and HF hospitalization were significantly lower in the early surgery compared with the conservative group (HR 0.44; 95% CI 0.23-0.85, P = .012, for all-cause death and HR 0.21; 95% CI 0.06-0.73, P = .007, for HF hospitalizations). CONCLUSIONS: The extended follow-up of the AVATAR trial demonstrates better clinical outcomes with early surgical AVR in truly asymptomatic patients with severe AS and normal LV ejection fraction compared with patients treated with conservative management on watchful waiting.

• MeSH
• aortální chlopeň chirurgie   MeSH
• aortální stenóza * chirurgie   mortalita   terapie   MeSH
• asymptomatické nemoci terapie   MeSH
• avatar MeSH
• cévní mozková příhoda MeSH
• chirurgická náhrada chlopně * metody   MeSH
• hospitalizace statistika a číselné údaje   MeSH
• konzervativní terapie * metody   MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• následné studie MeSH
• pozorné vyčkávání MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• tepový objem fyziologie   MeSH
• výsledek terapie MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• multicentrická studie MeSH
• randomizované kontrolované studie MeSH
• srovnávací studie MeSH

BACKGROUND: The initial rhythm is a known predictor of survival in extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) patients. However, the effect of the rhythm at hospital admission on outcomes in these patients is less clear. METHODS: This observational, single-center study assessed the influence of the rhythm at hospital admission on 30-day survival and neurological outcomes at discharge in patients who underwent ECPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). RESULTS: Between January 2012 and December 2023, 1,219 OHCA patients were admitted, and 210 received ECPR. Of these, 196 patients were analyzed. The average age was 52.9 years (±13), with 80.6 % male. The median time to ECPR initiation was 61 min (IQR 54-72). Patients with ventricular fibrillation as both the initial and admission rhythm had the highest 30-day survival rate (52 %: 35/67), while those with asystole in both instances had the lowest (6 %: 1/17, log-rank p < 0.00001). After adjusting for age, sex, initial rhythm, resuscitation time, location, bystander, and witnessed status, asystole at admission was linked to higher 30-day mortality (OR 4.03, 95 % CI 1.49-12.38, p = 0.009) and worse neurological outcomes (Cerebral Performance Category 3-5) at discharge (OR 4.61, 95 % CI 1.49-17.62, p = 0.013). CONCLUSIONS: The rhythm at hospital admission affects ECPR outcomes. Patients presenting with and maintaining ventricular fibrillation have a higher chance of favorable neurological survival, whereas those presenting with or converting to asystole have poor outcomes. The rhythm at hospital admission appears to be a valuable criterion for deciding on ECPR initiation.

• MeSH
• dospělí MeSH
• fibrilace komor terapie   mortalita   komplikace   MeSH
• hospitalizace statistika a číselné údaje   MeSH
• kardiopulmonální resuscitace * metody   statistika a číselné údaje   MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mimotělní membránová oxygenace * metody   statistika a číselné údaje   MeSH
• míra přežití trendy   MeSH
• příjem pacientů statistika a číselné údaje   MeSH
• retrospektivní studie MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• srdeční frekvence fyziologie   MeSH
• zástava srdce mimo nemocnici * terapie   mortalita   MeSH
• Check Tag
• dospělí MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• pozorovací studie MeSH

We conducted a multicentre test-negative case-control study covering the period from October 2023 to January 2024 among adult patients aged ≥ 18 years hospitalised with severe acute respiratory infection in Europe. We provide early estimates of the effectiveness of the newly adapted XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccines against PCR-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 hospitalisation. Vaccine effectiveness was 49% overall, ranging between 69% at 14-29 days and 40% at 60-105 days post vaccination. The adapted XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccines conferred protection against COVID-19 hospitalisation in the first 3.5 months post vaccination, with VE > 70% in older adults (≥ 65 years) up to 1 month post vaccination.

• MeSH
• COVID-19 * prevence a kontrola   epidemiologie   MeSH
• dospělí MeSH
• hospitalizace * statistika a číselné údaje   MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mladiství MeSH
• mladý dospělý MeSH
• SARS-CoV-2 * imunologie   MeSH
• senioři nad 80 let MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• studie případů a kontrol MeSH
• účinost vakcíny * statistika a číselné údaje   MeSH
• vakcinace * statistika a číselné údaje   MeSH
• vakcíny proti COVID-19 * imunologie   aplikace a dávkování   MeSH
• Check Tag
• dospělí MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mladiství MeSH
• mladý dospělý MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• senioři nad 80 let MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• multicentrická studie MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Evropa MeSH

BACKGROUND: The outcomes after prolonged treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) after surgery for Stanford type A aortic dissection (TAAD) have not been previously investigated. METHODS: This analysis included 3538 patients from a multicenter study who underwent surgery for acute TAAD and were admitted to the cardiac surgical ICU. RESULTS: The mean length of stay in the cardiac surgical ICU was 9.9±9.5 days. The mean overall costs of treatment in the cardiac surgical ICU 24086±32084 €. In-hospital mortality was 14.8% and 5-year mortality was 30.5%. Adjusted analyses showed that prolonged ICU stay was associated with significantly lower risk of in-hospital mortality (adjusted OR 0.971, 95%CI 0.959-0.982), and of five-year mortality (adjusted OR 0.970, 95%CI 0.962-0.977), respectively. Propensity score matching analysis yielded 870 pairs of patients with short ICU stay (2-5 days) and long ICU stay (>5 days) with balanced baseline, operative and postoperative variables. Patients with prolonged ICU stay (>5 days) had significantly lower in-hospital mortality (8.9% vs. 17.4%, <0.001) and 5-year mortality (28.2% vs. 30.7%, P=0.007) compared to patients with short ICU-stay (2-5 days). CONCLUSIONS: Prolonged ICU stay was common after surgery for acute TAAD. However, when adjusted for multiple baseline and operative variables as well as adverse postoperative events and the cluster effect of hospitals, it was associated with favorable survival up to 5 years after surgery.

• MeSH
• aortální aneurysma chirurgie   ekonomika   mortalita   MeSH
• délka pobytu * ekonomika   MeSH
• disekce aorty * chirurgie   ekonomika   mortalita   MeSH
• jednotky intenzivní péče * ekonomika   MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mortalita v nemocnicích * MeSH
• prognóza MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• multicentrická studie MeSH
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH