[Syncope as a first manifestation of Prinzmetal's angina in a 49-year-old woman. A case report].

abstract：:We report a patient with a large, asymptomatic left atrial myxoma detected by transoesophageal echocardiography. The tumour filled the great part of the left atrium cave and led to mitral valve obstruction. Surgical management gave an excellent result. ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Jedliński I,Duszyńska M,Urbański K,Słomczyński M,Jamrozek-Jedlińska M,Kaszkowiak E,Kalawski R,Kominek M,Zawilska K

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a 45-year-old male patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is presented. The patient suffered from chest pain since his childhood. He was hospitalised several times but accurate diagnosis was not established for nearly 20 years. The ECG changes were interpreted as myocardial ischaemia. The proper diag...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Araszkiewicz A,Mularek-Kubzdela T,Grajek S,Breborowicz P,Skorupski W,Cieśliński A

更新日期：2003-09-01 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：: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：:A 54-year-old male patient developed acute onset of chronic aortic dissection manifesting as primarily abdominal pain. A prompt diagnosis was made and urgent surgery was carried out successfully under profound hypothermic circulatory arrest. Prompt surgery is mandatory for such patients in order to prevent abrupt rupt...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Yuan SM,Tager S

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:N/A. ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Waliszewska-Prosół M,Zimny A,Chojdak-Łukasiewicz J,Zagrajek M,Pardowski B

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:In this study, we aimed to evaluate myocardial functions in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). We also aimed to investigate the relationship between B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels and myocardial performance index (Tei index) in these patients. METHODS...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Turfan M,Akyel A,Bolayir HA,Vatankulu MA,Aktürk M,Yetkin I,Boyaci B

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute myocarditis is one of the most challenging diagnoses in cardiology. It is a disease with variable clinical presentation, progression and outcome. AIM:To assess clinical characteristics and outcome of patients hospitalised with diagnosis of acute myocarditis from year 2006 to 2008. METHODS:We analysed...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Wozakowska-Kapłon B,Szymczyk R,Bakowski D,Jaskulska-Niedziela E,Bartkowiak R,Stepień-Wałek A,Niedziela J,Sosnowska-Pasiarska B

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated critical stenosis of left main coronary artery (LMCA) due to atherosclerosis is very rare and affects about 0.2% of patients. We present the case of a 39-year-old, non-smoker women with risk factors for diseases of the cardiovascular system in the form of hypercholesterolaemia and hypertension, in addition to...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Roszczyk N,Peruga JZ,Wierzbowska-Drabik K,Kasprzak JD

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies have reported the existence of obesity paradox in acute coronary syndromes (ACS). However, the occurrence of obesity paradox in men and women has not yet been thoroughly investigated, even though both genders differ in patterns and incidence of obesity. AIM:Therefore, the aim of this study wa...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Migaj J,Prokop E,Straburzyńska-Migaj E,Lesiak M,Grajek S,Mitkowski P

更新日期：2015-01-01 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:The evaluation of the left ventricular (LV) function is one of the most important elements of diagnosis in patients with cardiovascular (CV) diseases. A low LV ejection fraction (LVEF) is a strong and independent predictor of CV events. Traditionally, echocardiography characterises the LV systolic function b...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Ryczek R,Krzesiński P,Krzywicki P,Smurzyński P,Cwetsch A

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：:The functional and morphological changes in myocardium of diabetic patients is caused by diabetic macroangiopathy, diabetic microangiopathy, autonomic neuropathy and metabolic disorders. Mechanism of these changes in the course of diabetes is not fully known. To determine whether there are myocardial ultrastructure di...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Pasyk S,Wojnicz R,Szafranek A,Zielińska T,Krupa H

更新日期：1993-12-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:An individual assessment of global risk of death from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) should guide management, both life style changes and medical therapy, in order to decrease risk factors and improve prognosis. AIM:We assessed global risk in the Polish population and its relation to medical care, including ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Piwońska A,Piotrowski W,Broda G

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epsilon waves (EW) in right precordial leads are reliable diagnostic electrocardiographic criteria of arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia-cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C). The definition of EW remains difficult because within the QRS complex are inscribed notches or deflections called fragmentation of the QRS complex ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kukla P,Jastrzębski M,Kurdzielewicz W

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The survival of out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest (OHSCA) in Europe still remains low. The State Medical Rescue System is composed of several elements. The efficacy of each of these elements may have an influence on the victim's survival. Until now, the incidence of return of spontaneous circulation (ROS...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kłosiewicz T,Skitek-Adamczak I,Zieliński M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 59 patients with mild or moderate essential hypertension effects of propranolol and hydrochlorothiazide on serum lipids, fibrynogen, glucose and uric acid concentrations as well as serum euglobulins fibrynolysis time were studied. 36 patients received propranolol and 23 subjects hydrochlorothiazide. Follow-up time ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Witkowska M,Lukasik S,Kawecka M,Moszczyńska J,Karolko B

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The value of radioimmunoassay for creatine kinase BB isoenzyme (CK-BB) determination in early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction was estimated. The clinical material consisted of 35 randomly selected patients admitted to a coronary care unit during the 4 h after chest pain suspected for myocardial infarction. In...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Sieroń A,Cieślar G,Tomczak T,Zmudziński J

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Genetic C3435T polymorphism of the multidrug resistance gene-1 (MDR-1) limits oral bioavailability of clopidogrel and influences prognosis in patients with myocardial infarction. AIM:To assess the effects of C3435T polymorphism on platelet reactivity and prognosis in patients with acute coronary syndromes t...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Spiewak M,Małek ŁA,Kostrzewa G,Kisiel B,Serafin A,Filipiak KJ,Płoski R,Opolski G

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart failure affects patients with normal left ventricular systolic function (heart failure with preserved ejection fraction [HFPEF]) and those with reduced ejection fraction (HFREF). The treatment of HFPEF remains an unresolved issue. AIM:We sought to determinate the relationship between inflammatory mark...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kloch M,Stolarz-Skrzypek K,Olszanecka A,Wojciechowska W,Bednarski A,Stefaniak J,Czarnecka D

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lead-dependent infective endocarditis (LDIE) has emerged as a serious complication of electrotherapy in the era of advanced medical technology and is a growing problem due to greater patient longevity, limited electrode life-time, an increasing number of abandoned leads, and subclinical symptoms. We present a case of ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kutarski A,Spikowski J,Tomaszewski A,Mroczek E,Czekajska-Chehab E,Czajkowski M,Oleszczak K,Stodółkiewicz E,Cichoń R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a potential risk factor for ischaemic stroke in young individuals. An interventional method of secondary stroke prevention in PFO patients is its percutaneous closure. AIM:To assess safety and effectiveness (i.e. lack of residual shunt) of percutaneous PFO closure in patients w...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Węglarz P,Konarska Kuszewska E,Spisak Borowska K,Machowski J,Drzewiecka-Gerber A,Kuszewski P,Jackson CL,Opala G,Trusz Gluza M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Systolic dyssynchrony as an indication for cardiac re-synchronization therapy is present in a considerable subset of patients with congestive heart failure undergoing surgical coronary revascularisation. Coronary artery bypass grafting offers an optimal setting for totally epicardial cardiac re-synchroniza...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Bis J,Krejca M,Gościńska-Bis K,Szmagała P,Ulczok R,Bochenek A,Kargul W

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is commonly believed that women undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) are subject to a higher risk of perioperative complications and death. AIM:To evaluate the effect of sex as a risk factor on early complications and mortality after isolated CABG performed with cardiopulmonary...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Miśkowiec DŁ,Walczak A,Jaszewski R,Marcinkiewicz A,Ostrowski S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

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：: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：BACKGROUND:Ventricular premature beats (VPBs) are one of the most common rhythm abnormalities. Structural heart diseases such as myocardial hypertrophy and left ventricular dysfunction are associated with VPBs. However, the exact mechanism of VPBs in patients without structural heart disease has not been revealed yet. ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kırış A,Turan OE,Kırış G,İlter A,Öztürk M,Aydın M,Kaplan Ş,Kutlu M,Gedikli Ö

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00