[Natriuretic peptides: anything new in cardiology?].

abstract：:The use of triple antithrombotic therapy (TAT) consisting of an oral anticoagulant (OAC), aspirin, and a P2Y12 inhibitor in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and / or undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with a high risk of bleeding. Recently, several...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Mihajlovic M,Marinkovic M,Kozieł M,Mujovic N,Lip GYH,Potpara TS

更新日期：2020-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary embolism not preceded by clinical thromboembolic event(s) in a 50 year-old male with a history of three-year dyspnea on exertion was detected. Proximal chronic pulmonary embolism, mean pulmonary artery pressure 32 mm Hg, and pulmonary vascular resistance of 444 dyn x s(-1) x cm(-5) wer...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Romaszkiewicz R,Lewczuk J,Piszko P,Lenartowska L,Jagas J,Mazij M,Cisowska M,Nowak M,Błaszczyk D

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with mitral valve prolapse syndrome (MVP) various electrophysiological abnormalities occur. There are convergent opinions concerning QT distance variability and the influence of autonomic nervous system on ventricular repolarization in this syndrome. In 38 MVP patients (group I) and 24 subjects without thi...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Gil R,Kaźmierczak J,Kornacewicz-Jach Z,Zinka E

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a woman who had acute coronary syndrome caused by myocardial bridge. She was treated with percutaneous coronary intervention and stent implantation. Two months after the procedure the patient had myocardial infarction because of subacute thrombosis and during the second intervention another stent ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Derkacz A,Nowicki P,Protasiewicz M,Reczuch K,Szczepanik-Osadnik H,Witkowska M

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The autonomous nervous system influence on sinus node (SN) in both physiological and pathological states is the most important factor determining its function. There are only few publications about autonomous nervous system action on electrophysiological properties of the human heart (ventricles), specially in patient...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Ciemniewski Z,Swiderska E,Woźniak-Skowerska I

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of severe left ventricular (LV) heart failure caused by tachycardiomyopathy with concomitant presence of unsolved thrombus in left atrial appendage despite effective oral anticoagulant treatment. Successful ablation of atrial flutter and atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia entailed resolution...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Sobański P,Gilewski W,Sledź J,Klank-Szafran M,Stec S,Zagrodzka M,Ptaszkiewicz K,Bujak R,Błażejewski J,Sinkiewicz W

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An imbalance between the activity of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), particularly gelatinases, and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) is considered as one of the mechanisms leading to aortocoronary graft failure. AIM:We aimed to assess the variability in gelatinase expression in the walls of ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Perek B,Kowalska K,Nowicki M,Kempisty B,Puślecki M,Jankowski M,Jemielity M,Malińska A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial natriuretic peptide concentrations (ANP) were determined in 4 patients with pheochromocytoma during its surgical removal. There was no correlation among ANP level, plasma catecholamines concentrations and blood pressure. Increase of plasma ANP concentration after tumor removal can be explained by simultaneously...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Stepniakowski K,Januszewicz A,Lapiński M,Wocial B,Ignatowska-Switalska H,Feltynowski T,Chlebus H,Januszewicz W

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) is regarded as the treatment of choice for ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. It has been emphasised that only experienced centres with round-the-clock cathlab facilities should perform PPCI. Some investigators have doubted whether PPCI perf...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Siudak Z,Rakowski T,Dziewierz A,Skowronek J,Rutka J,Bagieński M,Ranosz P,Dubiel JS,Dudek D

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a 51-year old female with persistent atrial fibrillation, decompensated heart failure and polymorphic ventricular tachycardia due to acquired long QT syndrome is presented. Difficulties in monitoring QT interval and factors associated with torsades de points are discussed. ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Stec S,Zaborska B,Makowska E

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a 61 year-old woman with tachycardia originating close to the His bundle where radiofrequency (RF) ablation may bear potential risk of atrioventricular (AV) block. In this case report we discuss the possibility of a AV nodal reciprocating tachycardia with tendon of Todaro breakthrough. Patient was...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Orczykowski M,Jaworska-Wilczyńska M,Urbanek P,Bodalski R,Derejko P,Gajek J,Hryniewiecki T,Szumowski L,Walczak F

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical evaluation of patients with diabetes or after myocardial infarction (MI) with preserved left ventricular (LV) systolic function is not very precise in isolating patients at particularly high risk of developing manifest cardiac failure and associated cardiovascular incident. Early diagnosis of LV dia...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Stępień-Wałek A,Wożakowska-Kapłon B

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) is influenced by different factors, its clinical usefulness and validation is widely discussed. AIM:To assess the major factors that determine FMD values in a wide range of subjects with and without cardiovascular (CV) risk factors/diseases (CVRF/CVD). METHODS AND RESUL...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Mizia-Stec K,Wieczorek J,Orszulak M,Mizia M,Gieszczyk-Strózik K,Sikora-Puz A,Haberka M,Lasota B,Chmiel A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Platelets play a key role in the development and progression of cardiovascular disease. The degree of platelet activation may be assessed by platelet indices such as platelet count, mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW). AIM:To evaluate the relationship between platelet indices an...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Turk U,Tengiz I,Ozpelit E,Celebiler A,Pekel N,Ozyurtlu F,Alioglu E,Ercan E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:24 endomyocardial biopsies were performed in children aged 4-18 (x = 12.9) without any complications. The endomyocardial biopsy was performed in 12 patients with the heart failure of unknown origin (6 - restrictive heart disease, 4 - dilated cardiomyopathy with arrhythmias, 2-post-inflammatory dilated cardiomyopathy),...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Ruzyłło W,Bilińska ZT,Gajewski W

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nesfatin-1 is a novel anorectic neuropeptide with potent metabolic regulatory effects. AIM:We aimed to evaluate the relationship between nesfatin-1 levels and slow coronary flow (SCF). METHODS:A total of 60 consecutive patients with SCF and 60 consecutive patients with normal coronary flow (NCF) were enrol...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kuyumcu MS,Kuyumcu A,Yayla Ç,Özbay MB,Alagöz M,Ünal S,Açar B,Özeke Ö,Samur G

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a 59 year-old man with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who developed a pathological structure attached to the lead of cardioverter-defibrillator that has been detected by echocardiography. The authors describe a difficult differential diagnostic process aiming at the differentiation between cardiac dev...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Niewiński P,Jankowska EA,Cwynar A,Wojtas K,Kustrzycka-Kratochwil D,Barg Z,Banasiak W,Ponikowski P

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of an 85-year-old woman admitted to hospital because of syncope with palpitations. The patient had mistakenly taken sotalol 120 mg/d together with carvedilol 6.25 mg/d. On hospital admission, ECG showed sinus bradycardia 52 bpm with marked QT prolongation: QTc presented variability from beat to beat...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kukla P,Baranchuk A,Jastrzębski M,Bryniarski L,Baranowski R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occurrence of atherosclerosis risk factors was analyzed in 16 women aged 26-45 with myocardial infarction. The control group consisted of women of the same age and profession. Stated risk factors were in order: hypertension, diabetes mellitus, positive family history, fat metabolism disturbances, stress and cigarette ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Smielak-Korombel W,Franaszek J,Kanas P,Kulon I,Pytel T,Ruciński M

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a patient at risk of sudden cardiac death in whom ventricular fibrillation was effectively treated by wearable automatic defibrillator. We discuss the technical aspects of the device, current indications for this therapy and outcomes. ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Budzikowski AS,Mitre CA,Bustros T,Esan O,Kassotis JT

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recanalisation of chronic total occlusion (CTO) of a coronary artery can be reflected by improvements in various clinical parameters. Revealing increased parasympathetic activity would constitute an additional argument for performing this procedure. AIM:To assess the effect of CTO recanalisation on barorefl...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Daniłowicz-Szymanowicz L,Pinna GD,Dorniak K,Mincewicz G,Zagożdżon P,Dorniak W,Suchecka J,Raczak G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Successful delivery of progenitor cells to the injury zone is a prerequisite for any effect of myocardial regeneration therapy. This key issue, however, has received far less attention than, for instance, a potential need for cell type selection or ex-vivo expansion, the optimal timing of cell application or multimoda...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Musiałek P,Tracz W,Kostkiewicz M,Tekieli Ł,Szot W,Klimeczek P,Banyś P,Zebzda A,Majka M,Walter Z,Olszowska M,Pieniazek P,Pasowicz M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a 19-year-old patient with double outlet right ventricle (RV) and recurrent giant RV outflow tract pseudoaneurysm, after multiple redo surgery. The patient underwent implantation of a 10 mm Amplatzer Septal Occluder to close the pseudoaneurysm. Postinterventional echocardiography revealed dislocati...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Dryżek P,Góreczny S,Moszura T,Stefańczyk L,Szymczyk K,Sysa A,Moll JA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a 60 year old female with angina and remote myocardial infarction is presented. Coronary angiography revealed an extreme curvature of the right coronary artery which was the most probable cause of infarction. A coronary stent was implanted which resulted in clinical improvement. ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Derkacz A,Poreba R,Poreba M,Andrzejak R

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chest irradiation and chemotherapy may lead to precocious coronary artery disease due to accelerated atherosclerosis or fibrointimal hyperplasia. Three cases of women (43, 50, and 53 years old) without typical risk factors for cardiac disease admitted to hospital due to acute coronary syndrome are described. Two of th...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Wozakowska-Kapłon B,Szymczyk R,Buda S,Biskup P

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) using biventricular pacing (BVP) has been shown to improve survival in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). However, BVP cannot be achieved in all patients because of technical problems. In such patients, bifocal right ventricular pacing (BFP) may be an alternati...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Małecka B,Ząbek A,Lelakowski J

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In patients treated with permanent pacing, the electrode is typically placed in the right ventricular apex (RVA). Published data indicate that such electrode placement leads to an unfavourable ventricular depolarization pattern, while right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) pacing seems to be more physiolog...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Lewicka-Nowak E,Dabrowska-Kugacka A,Tybura S,Krzymińska-Stasiuk E,Wilczek R,Staniewicz J,Swiatecka G,Raczek G

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The practice guidelines of cardiological and diabetological societies emphasise that cardiovascular (CV) risk control in diabetic patients is especially important and should be stricter than in subjects without diabetes. There are little data on the frequency of meeting treatment goals in patients with newly...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Bała MM,Leśniak W,Płaczkiewicz-Jankowska E,Topór-Mądry R,Jaeschke R,Sieradzki J,Grzeszczak W,Banasiak W,ARETAEUS Study Group.

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1st January and 31st December 1987 126 consecutive patients underwent full myocardial revascularization using at least one internal mammary artery bypass grafting in Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of University of Freiburg. In 78 patients (75 males, 3 females) DSA was performed within 8 days after surger...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Hirnle T,Schlosser V,Fraedrich G,Kuttler H,Huemmler S,Schoenbach B

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Statins have anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet effects, which are known as non-lipid effects. Statin treatment can decrease endogenous inflammatory response. AIM:To study the effects of atorvastatin on matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and high sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) - markers of the prote...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Ercan E,Tengiz I,Altuglu I,Sekuri C,Aliyev E,Ercan HE,Akin M

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00