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View article: Cardiology in Poland: A report for the year 2024 — part 1
Cardiology in Poland: A report for the year 2024 — part 1 Open
View article: Cardiology in Poland: A report for the year 2024 — part 2: Electrophysiology and device therapy
Cardiology in Poland: A report for the year 2024 — part 2: Electrophysiology and device therapy Open
View article: Women in cardiology: how to meet European Society of Cardiology gender policy
Women in cardiology: how to meet European Society of Cardiology gender policy Open
View article: Clinical characteristics, in hospital management, and 12-month treatment results of 330 495 patients with chronic coronary syndrome
Clinical characteristics, in hospital management, and 12-month treatment results of 330 495 patients with chronic coronary syndrome Open
View article: Short- and mid-term outcomes in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation in Poland in 2019–2023
Short- and mid-term outcomes in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation in Poland in 2019–2023 Open
This study provides the first real-world TAVI outcomes in Polish patients based on the national, multicenter registry, showing an in-hospital mortality of 2.9% and a 12-month all-cause mortality of 12.7%. The 1-year outcomes of patients tr…
View article: Guidelines for the management of hypertension in Poland 2024 — the position paper of the Polish Society of Hypertension and Polish Cardiac Society experts
Guidelines for the management of hypertension in Poland 2024 — the position paper of the Polish Society of Hypertension and Polish Cardiac Society experts Open
View article: Percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting in myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock
Percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting in myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock Open
Among patients with AMI affected by CS, those qualified to be treated with CABG had a higher survival rate at 30 days and one year as compared to those treated with PCI.
View article: Management of patients with acute myocardial infarction treated between 2019–2022 with 12-month follow-up: Data from comprehensive all-comers administrative database covering a whole population of Poland
Management of patients with acute myocardial infarction treated between 2019–2022 with 12-month follow-up: Data from comprehensive all-comers administrative database covering a whole population of Poland Open
View article: 2024 ESC Guidelines on the treatment of chronic coronary syndrome — unanswered questions regarding antianginal medical therapy recommendations. A position paper of the ELECTRA-SIRIO 2 investigators
2024 ESC Guidelines on the treatment of chronic coronary syndrome — unanswered questions regarding antianginal medical therapy recommendations. A position paper of the ELECTRA-SIRIO 2 investigators Open
View article: The regional distribution of catheter ablations of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in Poland in 2023
The regional distribution of catheter ablations of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in Poland in 2023 Open
View article: Management and predictors of event-free survival in nonagenarians with myocardial infarction: A nationwide analysis
Management and predictors of event-free survival in nonagenarians with myocardial infarction: A nationwide analysis Open
Variables independently related to the higher risk of post-discharge death among patients hospitalized for MI aged at least 90 years were age, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. When ma…
View article: Guidelines for the management of hypertension in Poland 2024 — the position of the Polish Society of Hypertension/Polish Cardiac Society Experts
Guidelines for the management of hypertension in Poland 2024 — the position of the Polish Society of Hypertension/Polish Cardiac Society Experts Open
View article: Incidence and prevalence of registered hypertension in Poland
Incidence and prevalence of registered hypertension in Poland Open
In 2022, the number of patients with registered hypertension in Poland was close to 11 million, while the prevalence was 35.2% in adults and 0.4% in children. In the population under the age of 55 years, hypertension is more common in men,…
View article: Recommendations of the Experts of the Polish Cardiac Society (PCS) and the Polish Lipid Association (PoLA) on the diagnosis and management of elevated lipoprotein(a) levels
Recommendations of the Experts of the Polish Cardiac Society (PCS) and the Polish Lipid Association (PoLA) on the diagnosis and management of elevated lipoprotein(a) levels Open
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is made up of a low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particle and a specific apolipoprotein(a). The blood concentration of Lp(a) is approximately 90% genetically determined, and the main genetic factor determining Lp(a) lev…
View article: Nicotine and Cardiovascular Health: When Poison is Addictive – a WHF Policy Brief
Nicotine and Cardiovascular Health: When Poison is Addictive – a WHF Policy Brief Open
Nicotine is universally recognized as the primary addictive substance fuelling the continued use of tobacco products, which are responsible for over 8 million deaths annually. In recent years, the popularity of newer recreational nicotine …
View article: Egzamin z kardiologii. Tom 3
Egzamin z kardiologii. Tom 3 Open
View article: Troponin T and Survival following Cardiac Surgery in Patients Supported with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Post-Cardiotomy Shock
Troponin T and Survival following Cardiac Surgery in Patients Supported with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Post-Cardiotomy Shock Open
Background: While troponin is an established biomarker of cardiac injury, its prognostic significance in post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock patients supported by venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (PCCS–VA-ECMO) remains unclea…
View article: Cardiac Troponin T level is not a predictor of mortality in patients with post-cardiotomy shock supported with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Cardiac Troponin T level is not a predictor of mortality in patients with post-cardiotomy shock supported with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation Open
Background The prognostic significance of a dominant biomarker of cardiac injury, troponin, is unexplored in patients with post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock supported with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (PCCS–VA-ECMO). Ai…
View article: Clinical Outcomes in Older Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Insights from the GARFIELD-AF Registry
Clinical Outcomes in Older Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Insights from the GARFIELD-AF Registry Open
View article: Survival in nonagenarians with acute myocardial infarction in 2014–2020: A nationwide analysis
Survival in nonagenarians with acute myocardial infarction in 2014–2020: A nationwide analysis Open
View article: Position of the Polish Cardiac Society on therapeutic targets for LDL cholesterol concentrations in secondary prevention of myocardial infarctions
Position of the Polish Cardiac Society on therapeutic targets for LDL cholesterol concentrations in secondary prevention of myocardial infarctions Open
Cardiovascular diseases account for 43% of deaths in Poland. The COVID-19 pandemic increased the number of cardiovascular deaths by as much as 16.7%. Lipid metabolism disorders are observed in about 20 million Poles. Lipid disorders are us…
View article: The impact of frailty on in-hospital complications in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome
The impact of frailty on in-hospital complications in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome Open
Frailty was associated with an increased risk of numerous in-hospital complications in elderly patients who had been hospitalized with ACS.
View article: Management of myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock: Expert opinion of the Association of Intensive Cardiac Care and Association of Cardiovascular Interventions of the Polish Society of Cardiology.
Management of myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock: Expert opinion of the Association of Intensive Cardiac Care and Association of Cardiovascular Interventions of the Polish Society of Cardiology. Open
Despite significant advances in interventional cardiology and mechanical circulatory support (MCS) techniques, outcomes for patients with myocardial infarction (MI) complicated by cardiogenic shock (CS) remain suboptimal. This expert conse…
View article: Comparison of the prognostic value of frailty assessment tools in patients aged ≥ 65 years hospitalized in a cardiac care unit with acute coronary syndrome.
Comparison of the prognostic value of frailty assessment tools in patients aged ≥ 65 years hospitalized in a cardiac care unit with acute coronary syndrome. Open
Frailty assessed by the Fried frailty scale, FRAIL scale, EFS and CFS is associated with all-cause mortality and unscheduled rehospitalization in elderly patients hospitalized in a CCU with ACS. The adjusted HR of the FRAIL scale for all-c…
View article: Do baseline characteristics and treatments account for geographical disparities in the outcomes of patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation? The prospective GARFIELD-AF registry
Do baseline characteristics and treatments account for geographical disparities in the outcomes of patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation? The prospective GARFIELD-AF registry Open
Objective In patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF), do baseline risk factors and stroke prevention strategies account for the geographically diverse outcomes. Design Global Anticoagulant Registry in the FIELD-Atrial Fibril…
View article: Current applications and outcomes of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation based on six years of experience. Risk factors for in-hospital mortality. A single-center retrospective study
Current applications and outcomes of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation based on six years of experience. Risk factors for in-hospital mortality. A single-center retrospective study Open
The study showed survival benefit, despite frequent complications. The protocol focusing on proper candidate selection and timing can positively impact patient survival. Additional risk reduction can be achieved with a further increase of …
View article: One-Year Outcome of Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor Therapy in Patients with Myocardial Infarction-Related Cardiogenic Shock
One-Year Outcome of Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor Therapy in Patients with Myocardial Infarction-Related Cardiogenic Shock Open
Background: We aimed to evaluate the effect of intravenous glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitors (GPIs) on in-hospital survival and mortality during and at the 1-year follow-up in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention …
View article: Repetitive use of LEvosimendan in Ambulatory Heart Failure patients (LEIA-HF) - The rationale and study design
Repetitive use of LEvosimendan in Ambulatory Heart Failure patients (LEIA-HF) - The rationale and study design Open
A well-designed study with a consistent protocol, including the drug side effects, comprehensive clinical assessment, appropriate definition of endpoints, and monitoring therapy, may provide a complete overview of the effectiveness and saf…
View article: Impact of Center Volume on Outcomes in Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock: A CULPRIT‐SHOCK Substudy
Impact of Center Volume on Outcomes in Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock: A CULPRIT‐SHOCK Substudy Open
Background Little is known about the impact of center volume on outcomes in acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between center volume, treatment strategies,…
View article: Impact of center-volume on outcomes in myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock – a CULPRIT-SHOCK sub-study
Impact of center-volume on outcomes in myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock – a CULPRIT-SHOCK sub-study Open
Background Little is known about the impact of center-volume on outcomes in acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock (AMI-CS). The aim of this study was to investigate the association between center-volume, treatment st…