Totally epicardial cardiac re-synchronization therapy system implantation in patients with heart failure undergoing CABG--description of 3 cases.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The lumen diameter (LD) of the extracranial carotid arteries determined by B-mode ultrasound has been provedto be associated with most atherosclerotic risk factors and cardiovascular events. This raises the question as to whether LDmay also predict coronary artery disease. AIM:To elucidate whether LD of the...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Mirek AM,Wolińska-Welcz A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Precordial maps of R, S and Q waves were performed in 43 children with congenital and acquired cardiac defects, with cardiomyopathies and also in 55 healthy children. Two subgroups with the left and right ventricular hypertrophies were separated basing on a standard electrocardiogram. Multilead electrocardiogram (M60-...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Godlewska-Piórkowska A

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:TIMI Risk Score for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) was developed in a cohort of patients treated with fibrinolysis. It was though to predict in-hospital and short-term prognosis. Later studies validated this approach in large cohorts of patients, regardless of the applied treatment and presented ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kozieradzka A,Kamiński K,Dobrzycki S,Nowak K,Musiał W

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Familial hereditary ventricular hypertrophy (HCM) is classified as a genetically determined disease (autosomal dominant trait) characterized by generalized ventricular hypertrophy, specific heart sounds and echocardiography images, characteristic ECG changes. Sudden death occurs in some cases. Clinical data and labora...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Krzymińska E,Szczerkowska Z,Linom J,Swiatecka G,Pawlak T,Maniszewska B,Luberda Z

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythromatosus is often associated with an antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). A high prevalence of valvular heart disease in APS leads to increased risk of embolic events, particularly cerebrovascular. We present a patient with cerebral infarction, with positive lupus anticoagulant, anticardiolipin antibo...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Jedliński I,Duszyńska M,Lehmann-Kopydłowska A,Jamrozek-Jedlińska M,Poprawski K,Zawilska K

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a 49-year-old female with patent ductus arteriosus complicated by severe pulmonary hypertension is presented. The patent ductus arteriosus was successfully closed by the Amplatzer duct occluder. The physical capacity improved from functional NYHA class III at baseline to class I one month after the procedure...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kepka C,Demkow M,Dzielińska Z,Ruzyłło W

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) provides recommendations to improve the editorial standards and scientific quality of biomedical journals. These recommendations range from uniform technical requirements to more complex and elusive editorial issues including ethical aspects of the scienti...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Alfonso F,Adamyan K,Artigou JY,Aschermann M,Boehm M,Buendia A,Chu PH,Cohen A,Dei Cas L,Dilic M,Doubell A,Echeverri D,Enç N,Ferreira-González I,Filipiak KJ,Flammer A,Fleck E,Gatzov P,Ginghina C,Goncalves L,Haouala

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study was designed to assess the influences of antiarrhythmic therapy on exercise tolerance in patients with coronary artery disease and ventricular arrhythmias. Subjects for this study were subdivided into 3 groups: group I - 46 patients treated with amiodarone 1,200 mg daily during 10 days and 200-600 mg daily w...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Dabrowski A,Ostrowska B,Bacior B,Fryśna-Dmuchowska B,Kargul W,Król J,Królikowski Z,Luczak D,Malczewska B,Nessler J

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a frequent cause of death in the developed world. Early defibrillation, preferably within the first minutes of the incident, significantly increases survival rates. Accessible automated external defibrillators (AED) in public areas have been promoted for many years, and several...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Telec W,Baszko A,Dąbrowski M,Dąbrowska A,Sip M,Puslecki M,Kłosiewicz T,Potyrała P,Jurczyk W,Maciejewski A,Zalewski R,Witt M,Ladny JR,Szarpak L

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) has been shown to be associated with ventricular arrhythmias, however, its prognostic role in predicting sudden cardiac death has not yet been established. AIM:To explore a potential relationship between LGE visualised by CMR and ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Petkow-Dimitrow P,Klimeczek P,Vliegenthart R,Pasowicz M,Miszalski-Jamka T,Oudkerk M,Podolec P,Dubiel JS,Tracz W

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND A myocardial bridge (MB) is defined as a congenital anomaly, in which a segment of an epicardial coronary artery takes an intramuscular course. AIMS The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of MB in coronary arteries among patients who were diagnosed using coronary angiography. METHODS Data were ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Podolec J,Wiewiórka Ł,Siudak Z,Malinowski K,Dudek D,Gackowski A,Żmudka K,Legutko J

更新日期：2018-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although surgical treatment for tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) has been used with considerable success, right ventricular function may remain altered after repair. The NT-proBNP assessment has been shown to be a reliable parameter for the heart failure assessment. AIM:To determine NT-proBNP values in assessment ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Pietrzak R,Werner B

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carotid artery stenting (CAS) has become an alternative for carotid endarterectomy in the treatment of carotid artery atherosclerosis, due to limited injury and comparable periprocedural risk. The impact of coronary artery disease (CAD) on long-term follow-up after CAS needs to be reconsidered due to the int...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Arif S,Bartuś S,Dziewierz A,Chyrchel M,Brzeziński M,Rakowski T,Bartuś K,Dudek D,Dubiel J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Optimisation of atrioventricular (AV) delay time has positive effects on left ventricular (LV) functions in patients with a DDD pacemaker. However, the method used for optimisation is still debated. AIM:To evaluate the effect of different AV delay times on various LV systolic performances by using automated...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Arık OZ,Kalkan GY,Sahin DY,Tekin K,Elbasan Z,Gür M,Kuloğlu O,Gençaslan M,Türkoğlu C,Uçak HA,Caylı M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelin is a family of potent vasoconstrictor peptides of vascular endothelial origin. Although it has been proposed that the vasoconstrictor effects of endothelin are produced at the local vascular level, the current study was performed to test the hypothesis that plasma endothelin concentrations are elevated in p...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Halawa B

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between depression and heart disease is very complex. In the group of patients with depression the coronary artery disease risk factors related to lifestyle (lack of physical activity, smoking, hypertension, and diabetes) are frequently observed. For many years, researchers have been interes...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Moryś JM,Bellwon J,Jeżewska M,Adamczyk K,Gruchała M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnostic approach to and management of SHTG are not always straightforward and specialist knowledge is required, particularly with the expected increase in the rates of SHTG associated with obesity and diabetes epidemics. We hope that this article will prove helpful for physicians caring for such patients. Their man...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Cybulska B,Kłosiewicz-Latoszek L

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Slow ventricular tachycardia (VT), which is below the detection rate of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator may cause haemodynamical instability, when pharmacological agents or antitachycardia pacing are unsuccessful, electrical cardioversion is necessary. We present another method of termination of slow VT by ICD,...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Prochaczek F,Winiarska H,Gałecka J,Trusz-Gluza M

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the introduction of primary percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) improved the outcome of patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI), diabetes remains a significant factor which worsens prognosis. AIM:To compare the immediate and in-hospital results of PCI in patients with acute MI with or ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Gasior M,Wasilewski J,Gierlotka M,Zebik T,Lekston A,Wojnar R,Kondys M,Szkodziński J,Wilczek K,Wnek A,Piegza J,Dyrbuś K,Hawranek M,Szyguła-Jurkiewicz B,Honisz G,Kalarus Z,Poloński L

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with chronic stable coronary artery disease (CAD), well‑developed coronary collateral circulation (CCC) is known to reduce long‑term mortality. AIMS:The objective of this study was to determine the relationship of serum calprotectin (S100A8 / S100A9), angiopoietin‑1 (Ang‑1) and angiopoietin‑2 (A...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Demir V,Ede H,Ercan M,Turan Y,Hidayet S,Inandiklioglu N,Erbay AR

更新日期：2019-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anthracycline affects various cell lines, which may contribute to left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and vascular remodelling. AIM:To assess the complex influence of anthracycline chemotherapy on the echocardiographic parameters of LV systolic and diastolic function and indices of vascular function and struc...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Mizia-Stec K,Gościńska A,Mizia M,Haberka M,Chmiel A,Poborski W,Gąsior Z

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：:A case of recurrent severe mitral regurgitation following blunt chest trauma with deceleration injury in a 61-year-old woman is presented. The patient had undergone previous CABG and mitral annuloplasty with the use of a flexible (Duran) ring. At reoperation, partial dehiscence of the annuloplasty ring, which had beco...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kolowca M,Domaradzki W,Biernat J,Gołba K,Szafranek A,Błach A,Woś S

更新日期：2007-05-01 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 describe a case of a 59-year-old female with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and arterial hypertension who had syncopal attacks due to polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (PMVT) with a short coupling interval of an initiating beat (280 msec). We excluded structural heart disease. In the resting ECG the QTc interval ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kukla P,Hybel J,Bednarek J,Słowiak-Lewinska T,Malinowski S,Szczuka K

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:According to epidemiological studies, dyslipidaemia is the commonest risk factor of atherosclerosis in the Polish population. It is estimated that 18 million adult Poles are affected by dyslipidaemia. AIM:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of the statin therapy in high-risk Polish outpati...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Sliż D,Filipiak KJ,Naruszewicz M,Siebert J,Mamcarz A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:99mTc-MIBI (2 methoxy -isobutylisonitrile) belongs to the new generation of radiopharmaceuticals used for studies of myocardial perfusion. Particularly convenient characteristics of the compound prompted numerous studies of its usefulness for scintigraphic diagnostics of coronary artery disease and myocardial heart in...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kuśmierek J,Trzos E,Chizyński K,Dabrowski J,Baran A,Liniecki J

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a 56-year-old man with constrictive pericarditis which was diagnosed and operated for the first time in 1996, is described. After that, the patient has been hospitalised for several times because of heart failure. On admission to the hospital, he complained of dyspnea on exertion and peripheral edema. Comput...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Gołabek K,Wierzbowska-Drabik K,Pawłowski W,Kasprzak JD

更新日期：2009-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:Hypertension is more common after menopause. Increased incidence of hypertension can be attributed to autonomic nervous system dysfunction. The relationship between the parameters of heart rate variability (HRV), the levels of norepinephrine (NE) and leptin, and the menopausal status is still poorly understo...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Czarnecka D,Pośnik-Urbańska A,Kawecka-Jaszcz K,Kolasińska-Kloch W,Wojciechowska W,Fedak D

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00