General information ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** 2nd Department of Internal Cardiovascular Medicine is a fully specialized medical center f peripheral vascular diseases. We offer a large spectrum of complex diagnostic and therapeu in cardiology and angiology. The department is equipped with high-end diagnostic instrumen of three dedicated intensive care units and closely collaborates with cardiac surgery depa General Teaching Hospital. The long history of the Department started 120 years ago. In the past decades, the origina of disciplines was reduced and the Department fully specialized in cardiology and peripher diseases (angiology). For our patients from abroad we are able to provide communication in German and Russian. Nowadays we are offering major specialized programs and services as fo *========================================================================================= * Invasive and intensive cardiac care *========================================================================================= The Department is equipped with high-end catheterization laboratory, newly reconstructed i of 2007. We are providing 24-hour service for direct angioplasties for acute coronary synd wide spectrum of coronary interventions is offered including intravascular ultrasound expl virtual histology capabilities. Modern methods as atrial septal occluder and transcatheter implantation are currently applied as well. The invasive cardiology is supported by 8 beds care unit offering a large spectrum of invasive care possibilities, including invasive and ventilation, application of mild hypothermia in patients requiring cerebral protection aft bed-side hemoelimination methods, intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation etc. *========================================================================================= * Arrhythmology services *========================================================================================= Arrhythmology is widely developed, diposing two new catheterization laboratories and dedic arrhythmia management intensive care unit. The program is focused on implantable devices ( resynchronization therapy, implantable defibrillators) and radiofrequency ablation techniq *========================================================================================= * Noninvasive cardiology and valvular heart disease service *========================================================================================= Noninvasive cardiology offers the full spectrum of available noninvasive explorations in c including echocardiography, Holter ECG monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, e (both bicycle and treadmill) etc. Echocardiogprqaphy is playing the key role in noninvasiv The department is now equipped by 4 high-end devices and 2 smaller echocardiography machin explorations. *========================================================================================= * Pulmonary hypertension center *========================================================================================= One of major programs developed in the department is specialized in diagnosis and treatmen arterial hypertension. A complete diagnostic spectrum is provided in close collaboration w departments and units of the General Teachnig Hospital. A wide spectrum of therapy is admi patiens treated in the Center including orally active drugs, and subcutaneously, intraveno prostanoids. The Center is represnting the largest of its kind in the Czech Republic. *========================================================================================= * Peripheral vascular diseases *========================================================================================= The Department disposes of unique intensive care unit for patients with critical  peripher disorders such as extensive deep veinous thrombosis or critical limb ischemia. Invasive di catheterization laboratory is dedicated for peripheral vascular diseases and allows treati with interventional procedures and local thrombolysis. The close connection with cardiolog providing high standard of care for patients with concomittant cardiac disease, particular patients with peripheral occlusive arterial disease. *========================================================================================= * Fabry disease center *========================================================================================= The Department harbors the Center for the diagnosis and treatment of the Fabry disease. Th rare lysosomal storage disease is centrally managed for the whole country. Mote than 100 p now being followed-up in the Department. New treatment options are progressively developed patients fulfilling indication criteria. *========================================================================================= * Education and research *========================================================================================= As a University Department we are providing large spectrum of teaching courses for Czech m and English parallel students. Several postgraduate students are working in the Department Clinical research is extensive and focused on all spectrum of diseases and patients groups Department. Our research activities are supported by several governmental grants and resea