abstract：BACKGROUND:Sotalol is a class III antiarrhythmic drug commonly used in various arrhythmia treatments. However, due to its potent potassium channel inhibition, it can prolong the QT interval and lead to malignant arrhythmias. Empagliflozin is an inhibitor of sodium‑glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) and has a positive effe...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Özgür Barış V,Dinçsoy B,Gedikli E,Erdemb A

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aborted myocardial infarction (abMI) is a type of acute coronary syndrome in which patients treated with reperfusion avoid the great burden of necrosis. Yet, no definition of abMI in patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) has been proposed so far. AIMS:This study aimed to iden...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Konarski Ł,Dębiński M,Kolarczyk-Haczyk A,Jelonek M,Kondys M,Buszman P

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients hospitalized due to heart failure (HF) exacerbation tend to have a poor prognosis. Most previous studies were performed in large clinical centers and detailed analyses of HF patients hospitalized in district general hospitals are lacking. AIMS:The aim of this study was to assess the outcomes of pat...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Dobrowolska M,Miękus P,Świątczak M,Raczak G,Daniłowicz-Szymanowicz L

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No-reflow (NR) is a strong and independent predictor of poor cardiovascular outcomes among ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. AIMS:To investigate the association of acute-to-chronic (A/C) glycemic ratio with no-reflow (NR) development in STEMI patients following primary percutaneous corona...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Şimşek B,Çınar T,Ozan V,İnan TD,Zeren G,Avcı İİ,Güngör B,Yılmaz F,Tanboğa İH,Karabay CY

更新日期：2020-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:he internal mammary artery (IMA) is routinely used as an arterial graft for coronary artery bypass grafting with an excellent long‑term patency rate, but its protective mechanism is unclear. AIMS:We evaluated the differences between the expression of several gene in perivascular adipose tissue from the IMA ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kowalówka A,Machnik G,Deja M,Okopień B,Gąsior Z,Haberka M

更新日期：2020-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data on the results of ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) in Poland are scarce. AIMS:The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of ablation index (AI)-guided pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) with that of conventional contact force-based PVI. METHODS:Consecutive patients undergoing PVI for the first ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kiliszek M,Krzyżanowski K,Wierzbowski R,Winkler A,Smalc-Stasiak M

更新日期：2020-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immediate initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) increases chances of restoring spontaneous circulation and survival after out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). For some refractory cases, extended cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) may be a promising option. AIMS:The aim of the study was to es...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Sip M,Puślecki M,Kłosiewicz T,Zalewski R,Dąbrowski M,Ligowski M,Goszczyńska E,Paprocki C,Grygier M,Lesiak M,Jemielity M,Perek B

更新日期：2020-09-25 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：:The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affects anticoagulation not only in those infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) but also in most patients who require daily anticoagulant therapy and are facing substantial limitations in medical care these days. Concomitant venous t...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kosior DA,Undas A,Kopeć G,Hryniewiecki T,Torbicki A,Mularek-Kubzdela T,Windyga J,Pruszczyk P

更新日期：2020-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) is an effective method of treatment for aortic stenosis in children. AIMS:This study aimed to assess the long‑term results of BAV in various age groups in the pediatric population. METHODS:This retrospective study included 68 patients (newborns, infants, and ...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Godlewski K,Werner B

更新日期：2020-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a severe medical condition. Prehospital care plays an essential role in patient survival. AIMS:First, the study aimed to evaluate cases of OHCA managed by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) attempts in Poland in 2018, including their frequency and patient outcomes i...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Nadolny K,Zyśko D,Obremska M,Wierzbik-Strońska M,Ładny JR,Podgórski M,Gałązkowski R

更新日期：2020-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An incidental lesion of the parasympathetic ganglia during circumferential pulmonary vein isolation (CPVI) may affect heart rate variability (HRV). AIMS:We studied the pattern of changes in HRV parameters and the relationship between the 1‑year HRV change following CPVI and the recurrence of atrial fibrilla...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Marinković M,Mujović N,Vučićević V,Steffel J,Potpara TS

更新日期：2020-03-25 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：BACKGROUND:The CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc scores were shown to predict mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation. However, pathophysiology and treatment outcomes of atrial fibrillation and typical atrial flutter (AFL) differ. Consequently, the prognosis of patients with AFL can also be different. AIMS:The aim of the...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Jastrzębski M,Stec J,Fijorek K,Pavlinec C,Czarnecka D

更新日期：2020-01-24 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：:Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is an important diagnostic tool in contemporary clinical practice. This document presents an expert opinion from the Working Group on Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology of the Polish Cardiac Society concerning the indications, performance technique, and interpretatio...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Smarż K,Jaxa-Chamiec T,Chwyczko T,Główczyńska R,Jegier A,Niedoszytko P,Piotrowicz E,Rybicki J,Straburzyńska-Migaj E,Szalewska D,Szmit S,Wolszakiewicz J

更新日期：2019-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a risk factor related to adverse outcome in patients with heart failure (HF). Less is known about its influence in patients in their first hospitalization by HF.   Aims: Our objective was to investigate the prognostic role of RDW in elderly patients firstly hospital...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Salvatori M,Formiga F,Moreno-Gónzalez R,Chivite D,Migone De Amicis M,Cappellini MD,Corbella X

更新日期：2019-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) are known to cluster in individuals, but the effect of cumulative exposure has not been thoroughly described in terms of CVD risk. AIMS:The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between accumulation of psychosocial risk factors such as low...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kozela M,Doryńska A,Bobak M,Pająk A

更新日期：2019-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Atherothrombotic diseases (ATEs) and venous thromboembolism (VTE) have been traditionally considered to have a distinct pathogenesis. Today, a growing body of evidence on the pathophysiology of thrombus formation has convincingly proved that they share more mutual risk factors than previously recognized. It has been s...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Bereczky Z,Balogh L,Bagoly Z

更新日期：2019-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart failure is a clinical syndrome of multifactorial aetiology with typical symptoms and diverse prevalence depending on the world region, reaching more than 10% in the population over 70 years of age. The prognosis, in spite of a dynamic improve- ment in medical therapy, remains poor. The only treatment for these p...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Paluszkiewicz L,Kukulski T,Zembala M,Gummert J,Morshuis M

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：:Stress echocardiography (SE) is based on the detection of regional wall motion abnormalities (RWMA) mirroring a physiologi-cally critical epicardial artery stenosis which determines subendocardial underperfusion. Recently, the core protocol of SE has been enriched by the addition of left ventricular contractile reserv...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Picano E,Bombardini T,Kovačević Preradović T,Cortigiani L,Wierzbowska-Drabik K,Ciampi Q

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Patients with advanced lower limb ischaemia are, at present, mainly treated using revascularisation. AIM:The aim of the study was to investigate whether the dynamics of blood flow in below-the-knee (BTK) arteries assessed by angiography correlate with clinical outcomes after a 12-month follow-up in patients...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Kaczmarczyk P,Krzanowski M,Szybiak E,Maga M,Wachsmann A,Tyrak K,Januszek R,Belowski A,Partyka Ł,Maga P

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：: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：:From the physiological point of view, carotid bodies are mainly responsible for the ventilatory response to hypoxia; however, they also take part in the regulation of sympathetic tone. According to preclinical data, these structures likely contribute to the development and progression of sympathetically mediated disea...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Tubek S,Niewiński P,Paleczny B,Langner A,Banasiak W,Ponikowski P

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite wide popularity of football, there is a paucity of scientific evidence explaining the relationship between being a competitive footballer and life expectancy. AIM:The study analyses and compares cause-specific mortality of Polish male elite footballers and the general Polish male population. METHOD...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Gajda J,Śmigielski W,Śmigielski J,Pakos E,Drygas W

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considerable variation in the use and duration of antiplatelet medications during the perioperative and postoperative care of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) reflects the limited number of studies focused directly on these patients as well as the variation in the results reported. In this re...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： DeStephan CM,Schneider DJ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:In patients with mitral stenosis (MS) percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty (PMBV) is used to im-prove symptoms and prognosis. Although there is some evidence for potential long-term benefits from PMBV in asymptomatic patients with mitral valve area (MVA) between 1.0 and 1.5 cm2, there are no fol...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Tyczyński P,Chmielak Z,Rużyłło W,Demkow M,Dąbrowski M,Konka M,Gajda J,Stokłosa P,Witkowski A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the increasing number of patients after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) requiring coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), studies on the impact of these procedures on surgical revascularisation outcomes are sparse. Furthermore, advances in cardiology require reassessment of their potential p...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Bugajski P,Greberski K,Kuzemczak M,Kalawski R,Jarząbek R,Siminiak T

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite results of the PROTECT AF trial, many patients undergoing left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) have unconditional contraindications to warfarin. AIM:We sought to investigate whether double antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is safe in patients after LAAC. METHODS:Forty-four consecutive patients (22 males,...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Maksym J,Mazurek T,Kochman J,Grygier M,Kapłon-Cieślicka A,Marchel M,Lodziński P,Piątkowski R,Wilimski R,Czub P,Fojt A,Karolczak N,Hendzel P,Opolski G

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the current practice guidelines recommend using both heparin and bivalirudin for percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), the research data are ambiguous. AIM:The aim of the study was to compare the impact of bivalirudin and heparin on major clinical endpoints in PCI patients with particular emph...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Grajek S,Michalak M,Gwizdała A,Araszkiewicz A,Grygier M,Hiczkiewicz J,Lesiak M

更新日期：2018-01-01 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:Surgery of the pulmonary valve, right ventricular outflow tract, and pulmonary artery falls under the domain of paediatric cardiac surgery. However, 97 adult patients underwent such operations in our institution from 1993 to 2016. AIM:This study aims to analyse preoperative risk factors, intraoperative data...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Szczechowicz M,Mkalaluh S,Farag M,Mashhour A,Loukanov T,Kolcz J,Karck M,Weymann A

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：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：BACKGROUND AND AIM:We aimed to investigate the predictive value of the CHA2DS2-VASc score in the development of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). METHODS:A total of 2972 patients who had been diagnosed with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and who had undergone primary coronary angioplasty were included in...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Cicek G,Yıldırım E

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite advances in cardiovascular medicine, acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is still a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Synergy between percutaneous coronary intervention with TAXUS™ and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) score is used to determine the extent and complexity of coronary artery disease (...

journal_title：Kardiologia polska

authors： Quisi A,Kurt IH,Şahin DY,Kaypaklı O,Söker G,Kaya Ö,Allahverdiyev S,Genç Ö,Alıcı G,Koç M

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