[Infective endocarditis caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae--case report].

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: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：:The clinical and echocardiographic variables related to spontaneous echo contrast were evaluated in a consecutive series of 600 patients undergoing transesophageal echocardiography with a 5-MHz single plane transducer. The spontaneous contrast was observed in 110 patients (18%). It was seen mainly in the atria; in the...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Michałek P,Rydlewska-Sadowska W,Kuśmierczyk-Droszcz B

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The growing penetration of mechanical reperfusion in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has been achieved by the creation of new percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) centres which have helped to shorten delays but have compromised PCI volumes. AIM:To compare the outcomes in STEMI patients treate...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Legutko J,Siudak Z,Bartuś S,Dziewierz A,Janzon M,Birkemeyer R,Zmudka K,Dudek D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:To assess the safety and efficacy of a refined balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) strategy in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). METHODS:There were 157 BPA sessions performed in 56 CTEPH patients (47 non-operable, nine after pulmonary endarterectomy; aged 58.6 ± 17...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kurzyna M,Darocha S,Pietura R,Pietrasik A,Norwa J,Mańczak R,Wieteska M,Biederman A,Matsubara H,Torbicki A

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:We present a case of a patient with very frequent episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) who, besides hypertension and well-controlled post-amiodarone thyreotoxicosis, had no other potential causes of AF. Because of symptoms of gastroesophageal acid reflux, the patient was treated with omeprazole which signif...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Budzyński J,Kłopocka M,Pulkowski G,Swiatkowski M

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：:Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is responsible for almost 50% of all cardiac deaths in the U.S. The most common underlying cause of SCD is coronary artery disease, especially acute myocardial infarction (AMI). There are no publications concerning the shape of ST segment elevation in AMI and the risk of ventricular fibrilat...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kukla P,Jastrzebski M,Sacha J,Bryniarski L

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Permanent atrial fibrillation (AF) is present before operation and persists after surgery in 30-40% of patients undergoing mitral valve surgery. Using the maze procedure, 75-82% of patients can be cured of AF, but the procedure is difficult and long lasting. Percutaneous radiofrequency (RF) ablation has emer...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Myrdko T,Sniezek-Maciejewska M,Rudziński P,Myć J,Lelakowski J,Majewski J

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patient with stable ischaemic heart disease and essential thrombocythemia in Invasive Cardiology Laboratory -- role of the automated systems for estimation of platelet aggregation. A case of a 63-year-old male patient with essential thrombocythemia and coronary artery disease is presented. The patient underwent electi...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Huczek Z,Filipiak KJ,Kochman J,Horszczaruk GJ,Piatkowski R,Grabowski M,Karpiński G,Wilczyńska J,Opolski G

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 75 patients 24-hour ecg monitoring value was compared with exercise test in diagnostics of postinfarction silent ischemia. Results compatibility of both comparing examinations was 79% with regard to only painless ischemia (p less than 0.001) and 91% to both estimated painless or painful episodes (p less than 0.001)...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Dabrowski A,Piotrowicz R,Ostrowska B,Janczak J

更新日期：1989-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Atherosclerosis of coronary and peripheral arteries occurs rarely in premenopausal women. It has been postulated that sex hormones protect the vascular wall. AIM:To evaluate whether ultrasound assessment of the changes in the wall of carotid arteries provides any useful information on the severity of athero...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kłosiewicz-Wasek B,Ceremuzyński L,Poloński L,Lukaszewicz R,Wasilewski J

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an important element of heart failure (HF) treatment although the mechanisms of its beneficial effects remain debatable. AIM:To evaluate the haemodynamic effects of CR measured by impedance cardiography in patients with HF. METHODS:Study group included 50 HF patients (aged 56...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Gielerak G,Piotrowicz E,Krzesiński P,Kowal J,Grzęda M,Piotrowicz R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemorrhagic stroke is a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality in Poland. It results from disruption of intracranial vessel wall continuity. We report a case of 66-years-old man with prosthetic aortic valve after three ischemic strokes treated with acenocoumarol who was admitted to hospital with vertigo and motoric...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Wcisło T,Mrozowska-Peruga E,Bednarkiewicz Z,Kasprzak JD

更新日期：2008-07-01 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 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: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:There are numerous data indicating a significant role of the sympathoadrenal system and the reninangiotensin- aldosterone system in the regulation of blood pressure and the pathogenesis of essential hypertension. However, the genetic background of essential hypertension remains unclear. AIM:To determine the...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Jedrusik P,Januszewicz A,Busjahn A,Wocial B,Ignatowska-Switalska H,Strelau J,C Luft F,Januszewicz W

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 17-year-old girl without any cardiac symptoms and with no previous history of cardiovascular disease was diagnosed to have an intracardiac tumour. The diagnosis was made by chance during two-dimensional echocardiography which showed a mobile, peduncular tumour, 2 cm in diameter, arising from the apex of the left ven...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Gajewski M,Skura M,Malec E

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between menopause and hypertension has been a topic of investigation for several years. In the pathogenesis of hypertension after menopause, metabolic disturbances play an important role. AIM:To assess the relationship between adipocytokines and blood pressure, lipid and glucose metabolism ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Olszanecka A,Pośnik-Urbańska A,Kawecka-Jaszcz K,Czarnecka D,Fedak D

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies of the diet of heart failure (HF) patients, available in the literature, indicate that this diet is highly inadequate in light of the existing recommendations. AIM:To assess the nutrition of middle-aged patients with HF compared to a control group representing the general population without HF. MET...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Makarewicz-Wujec M,Kozłowska-Wojciechowska M,Sygnowska E,Waśkiewicz A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

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：:Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy, is a temporary left ventricular dysfunction characterised by acute retrosternal rest pain, ST - segment elevation, slight elevation of cardiac necrosis markers, preferential apical akinesia or hypokinesia with basal hypercontractility in echocardi...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Masiarek K,Grabowicz W,Makowski M,Frynas K,Szyłło N,Jończyk J,Lubiński A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) causes remodelling of the left ventricle (LV). Restoration of patency of an infarct-related artery by percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) may prevent or inhibit cardiac remodelling. AIM:To assess LV contractility and function by serial echocardiographic examinations. ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Nechvatal L,Hlinomaz O,Groch L,Hornacek I,Sitar J,Orban M,Petrikovits E

更新日期：2003-11-01 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: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：INTRODUCTION:Normally the N-terminal domain of the LDL receptor (LDLR) binds to low-density lipoprotein through apolipoprotein B100. Mutations within the LDL receptor and/or apolipoprotein B-100 genes compromising this process may lead to congenital monogenic hypercholesterolaemias known as familial hypercholesterolaem...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Plewa R,Łuczak M,Burchardt P,Bolewski A,Wierzchowiecki J,Siminiak T

更新日期：2006-02-01 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