[The extreme curvature of the coronary artery as a possible cause of myocardial infarction. A case report].

abstract：:A case of a 66-year-old male with acute myocardial infarction (MI) treated with streptokinase is presented. Due to the recurrence of angina six days from the acute phase of MI, the patient underwent coronary angiography which revealed critical stenosis of the left anterior descending coronary artery. During intracoron...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Drozd J,Zapolski T,Wójcik J

更新日期：2005-03-01 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：:A case of a 70 year old female with permanent atrial fibrillation and a history of stroke is presented. Echocardiography showed the presence of an oval mass in the left atrium which suggested thrombus or atrial myxoma. The patient underwent urgent cardiac surgery during which a long thrombus, originating from the left...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kuśmierczyk-Droszcz B,Michalak E,Wołczyk J,Parulski A,Hoffman P

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The clinical profile of 19 patients with dilated cardiomyopathy from 2 to 18 years old (mean age 13.4 +/- 4 years) was reviewed to detect any factors that might be predictive for their survival. Follow-up study ranged from 5 to 105 months (mean 39 +/- 33 months). All patients received digitalis + diuretics, ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Ciszewski A,Bilińska ZT,Lubiszewska B,Popławska W,Michalak E,Walczak F,Ruzyłło W

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endothelial dysfunction (ED) may indirectly influence the outcome of patients with coronary artery disease. AIM:To assess the influence of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on endothelial function in patients after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). METHODS:Twenty-nine patients scheduled for CR ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Peller M,Balsam P,Główczyńska R,Ossoliński K,Gilarowska A,Kołtowski Ł,Grabowski M,Filipiak KJ,Opolski G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) is an important advance in the treatment of chronic heart failure. The aim of CRT is biventricular capture in all beats. However, inadequate delivery of biventricular pacing is still seen in about 30% of patients with an implanted CRT device. Device interrogation is a ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Pyszno-Prokopowicz D,Madej M,Baranowski R,Piotrowicz R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of a new selective alpha 1-adrenoreceptor blocker doxazosin on blood pressure, serum lipids and lipoproteins in patients with essential hypertension. The study was done in 32 out-patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension (22 men and 10 women, mean age 45.6 +/- 10.1)...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Sznajderman M,Chotkowska E,Peczkowska M,Sawicki M,Janaszek-Sitkowska H,Wiernikowska-Wegorek I,Galewicz A,Cybulska I

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dual antiplatelet therapy reduces the risk of thrombotic complications after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). AIM:To assess whether inhibition of platelet function attenuates microvascular damage in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). METHODS:We studied 83 STE...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Zalewski J,Durak M,Lech P,Gajos G,Undas A,Nessler J,Rosławiecka A,Zmudka K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occurs more frequently in premature infants. Depending on the degree of prematurity, these children often have other serious comorbidities that could have a significant impact on surgical outcome. AIM:This study aimed to evaluate the clinical results of surgical ligation of PD...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Stankowski T,Aboul-Hassan SS,Fritzsche D,Misterski M,Marczak J,Szymańska A,Szarpak Ł,Augustyn C,Cichoń R,Perek B

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is the independent risk factor for coronary artery disease. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with poor outcome in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). The relationship between L...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Pres D,Gasior M,Lekston A,Gierlotka M,Hawranek M,Tajstra M,Buchta P,Słonka G,Poloński L

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：:According to current guidelines surgical revascularisation is a gold standard of treatment in patients with multivessel and left main coronary disease. Hybrid revascularisation, in two stages: first - minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting procedure with left internal mammary artery conduit to left ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Tajstra M,Gąsior M,Filipiak K,Zembala M,Hrapkowicz T,Hawranek M,Kazik A,Poloński L,Zembala M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After an initial learning experience in the early 70's, radial artery is now used as the second arterial graft of choice (after both ITAs). The aim of the study was to compare patency rates of venous and arterial grafts--especially radial artery--in mid-term follow up period. 19 patients with stable angina and 11 with...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Jagielak D,Rogowski J,Roszak K,Keita L,Jarmoszewicz K,Siebert J,Lewicki Ł,Narkiewicz M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is one of the most common chronic infections in humans. While a causative relationship between H. pylori infection and several gastrointestinal disorders has been well established, the association between this condition and the development of atherosclerosis and coro...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Grabczewska Z,Nartowicz E,Szymaniak L,Wiśniewska E,Przybył R,Polak G,Kubica J,Dymek G,Giedrys-Kalemba S,Kotschy M,Odrowaz-Sypniewska G

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two extremely rare cases of adults with univentricular hearts of right ventricular morphology are presented. Pathogenesis and pathophysiology of univentricular circulation as well as anatomic variants, short information on prognosis and management are briefly discussed. Echocardiographic diagnosis of univentricular he...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Klisiewicz A,Michałek P,Szymański P,Hoffman P

更新日期：2004-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common supraventricular tachyarrhythmia. Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) may be considered for stroke prophylaxis in patients with nonvalvular AF (NVAF), especially in contraindications for oral anticoagulants (OAC) or high risk of bleeding. The data a...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Szymała M,Streb W,Mitręga K,Podolecki T,Mencel G,Kukulski T,Kalarus Z

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We here describe a surface 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) of a 72-year-old female with a prior history of breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy. An echocardiogram revealed left ventricular dysfunction, ejection fraction of 23%, with mild enlarged left ventricle. The 12-lead ECG showed atrial fibrillat...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

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

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：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：:Stent fracture (SF) has been suggested to be an unusual cause of restenosis after drug eluting-stent implantation. However, angiographically visible SF after bare metal stent (BMS) implantation is extremely rare. We present a case of a 58 year-old male patient who presented with unstable angina secondary to a SF of a ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Şatiroğlu Ö,Bostan M,Bozkur E

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypertension, due to its prevalence, is a common and independent risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF). High blood pressure causes structural and functional changes in the myocardium, leading to an increased risk of arrhythmia. This risk is higher when hypertension is accompanied by concomitant diseases t...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Gorczyca-Michta I,Wożakowska-Kapłon B,Tomasik E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Contrast-induced nephropathy is a relatively common complication occurring after various procedures requiring contrast agent injection, especially in patients with pre-existing renal failure. AIM:This pilot study was designed to assess the effects of a high intravenous dose of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on plas...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Sochman J,Krizova B

更新日期：2006-06-01 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：:24-hours Holter's ecg monitoring was performed in 79 patients with the hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Ventricular arrhythmias were recorded in 75.9% of patients, including those revealed in the second recording in 29.5% of patients. Subsequent ecg monitoring was especially useful in detection of complex forms of ventric...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Borowiecka E,Dabrowski M,Rydlewska-Sadowska W,Michalak E,Ruzyłło W

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of accessory pathways (APs) is a risk factor for sudden cardiac death and other clinical complications. AIMS:We aimed to characterize all adverse events likely related to the presence of APs in patients referred for AP ablation and to identify risk factors for malignant arrhythmias. METHODS:We...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Moskal P,Jastrzębski M,Pitak M,Fijorek K,Weryński P,Czarnecka D

更新日期：2020-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：:In 16 patients which underwent PTCA of a right or left coronary artery, analysis of coronarographic image using the stecometer (a precise instrument measuring background coordinates) was performed. Segment of a coronary artery in which PTCA was performed, was estimated in projections: RAO 30 degrees and LAO 60 degrees...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Dabrowski M,Rychlewski G,Górecka B,Ruzyłło W

更新日期：1989-01-01 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：: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：:The effects of nifedipine in a single dose of 10 mg on the pulmonary circulation and the selected right and left ventricular function indices were studied in a group of 10 patients with secondary pulmonary hypertension (mean systolic pressure 55.2 mm Hg). In 8 patients hemodynamic studies were repeated after seven day...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Dubiel JP,Nikodemowicz M,Zmudka K,Mazurek S,Królikowski T

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00