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View article: Redo-Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (Redo-TAVI)—Pilot Study from Multicentre Nationwide Registry
Redo-Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (Redo-TAVI)—Pilot Study from Multicentre Nationwide Registry Open
Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of repeat transcatheter aortic valve implantation (redo-TAVI) in the polish population. Methods: In this multicentre nationwide registry (ClinicalTrials.gov identifie…
View article: Quantitative videodensitometric assessment of aortic regurgitation in Myval, Sapien, and Evolut THV series: Results from the LANDMARK trial
Quantitative videodensitometric assessment of aortic regurgitation in Myval, Sapien, and Evolut THV series: Results from the LANDMARK trial Open
The QVDA highlights the superior performance of the Myval THV series compared to the Evolut THV series, with the lowest rate of moderate/severe RF among the three THV series, and could be used with echocardiography to help in detecting cas…
View article: Indexed Aortic Valve Calcium Volume by Computed Tomography Angiography in Patients With Aortic Stenosis
Indexed Aortic Valve Calcium Volume by Computed Tomography Angiography in Patients With Aortic Stenosis Open
In patients with aortic stenosis, indexed aortic valve calcium volume from CTA provides accurate discrimination of disease severity and additive prognostic information. This technique can be easily applied to patients undergoing CTA for tr…
View article: Comparative 30-day echocardiographic outcomes of Myval vs. Sapien and Evolut THVs: insights from LANDMARK trial
Comparative 30-day echocardiographic outcomes of Myval vs. Sapien and Evolut THVs: insights from LANDMARK trial Open
Aims Several factors, including device design, annulus size, and sizing strategies, influence transcatheter heart valve (THV) haemodynamic outcomes in patients with aortic stenosis (AS). This sub-study evaluates early (30-day) echocardiogr…
View article: Short- and long-term outcomes of Impella-protected, high-risk, elective PCI in patients with multivessel coronary disease and low ejection fraction — Polish Impella Registry
Short- and long-term outcomes of Impella-protected, high-risk, elective PCI in patients with multivessel coronary disease and low ejection fraction — Polish Impella Registry Open
High-risk PCI with Impella CP periprocedural support was safe and effective in patients with low EF (≤30%). The all-cause mortality rate (6.1% and 13.9%, respectively, for in-hospital and at 12-months) was comparable with other Impella reg…
View article: Interplay between parathyroid hormone concentration and valvular and aortic calcifications
Interplay between parathyroid hormone concentration and valvular and aortic calcifications Open
Introduction Recently, a relationship between hyperparathyroidism and cardiovascular disorders has been highlighted. The current study aimed to find a possible relationship between parathyroid hormone (PTH) and valvular calcification perfo…
View article: First SHOCK-TEAM in Poland: Single hub center experience with multidisciplinary care for cardiogenic shock
First SHOCK-TEAM in Poland: Single hub center experience with multidisciplinary care for cardiogenic shock Open
Our results suggest that a standardized multidisciplinary approach incorporating the availability of MCS therapies and heart transplantation may be associated with improved outcomes in patients with CS.
View article: Hemodynamic Factors Driving Peripheral Chemoreceptor Hypersensitivity: Is Severe Aortic Stenosis Treated with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation a Valuable Human Model?
Hemodynamic Factors Driving Peripheral Chemoreceptor Hypersensitivity: Is Severe Aortic Stenosis Treated with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation a Valuable Human Model? Open
Background: A reduction in carotid artery blood flow (CABF) and ultimately in wall shear stress (WSS) is a major driver of heightened peripheral chemoreceptor (PCh) activity in animal models of heart failure. However, it is yet to be trans…
View article: Early outcomes of the novel Myval THV series compared to SAPIEN THV series and Evolut THV series in individuals with severe aortic stenosis
Early outcomes of the novel Myval THV series compared to SAPIEN THV series and Evolut THV series in individuals with severe aortic stenosis Open
ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04275726; EudraCT number 2020-000,137-40.
View article: Increased parathyroid hormone concentration as a biomarker of atrial fibrillation in severe aortic stenosis
Increased parathyroid hormone concentration as a biomarker of atrial fibrillation in severe aortic stenosis Open
Increased PTH concentration may characterize AF patients. Patients with aortic stenosis presenting with PTH concentration over 84 pg/ml should be screened for paroxysmal AF.
View article: Sex Differences in Fractional Flow Reserve Utilization
Sex Differences in Fractional Flow Reserve Utilization Open
Background: The literature review shows that female patients are more frequently underdiagnosed or suffer from delayed diagnosis. Recognition of sex-related differences is crucial for implementing strategies to improve cardiovascular outco…
View article: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement beneficial in patients with severely reduced left ventricle ejection fraction: does the type of valve also matter?
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement beneficial in patients with severely reduced left ventricle ejection fraction: does the type of valve also matter? Open
Aortic stenosis is a disease mainly affecting older patients, and most of them have preserved left ventricle ejection fraction.1 In this issue of ESC Heart Failure, Matta et al. analyse data from the FRANCE-TAVI Registry to assess the safe…
View article: Antiplatelet therapy prior to COVID-19 infection impacts on patients mortality: a propensity score-matched cohort study
Antiplatelet therapy prior to COVID-19 infection impacts on patients mortality: a propensity score-matched cohort study Open
One of the major pathomechanisms of COVID-19 is the interplay of hyperinflammation and disruptions in coagulation processes, involving thrombocytes. Antiplatelet therapy (AP) by anti-inflammatory effect and inhibition of platelet aggregati…
View article: Prevalence of iron deficiency and its influence on six-minute walk test distance in patients eligible for transcatheter aortic valve implantation. A prospective study
Prevalence of iron deficiency and its influence on six-minute walk test distance in patients eligible for transcatheter aortic valve implantation. A prospective study Open
The results of the study indicate that ID has no significant effect on 6MWT results before and after the TAVI procedure. ID likely has no impact on physical capacity in patients with severe AS.
View article: Multicenter registry of Impella-assisted high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions and cardiogenic shock in Poland (IMPELLA-PL)
Multicenter registry of Impella-assisted high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions and cardiogenic shock in Poland (IMPELLA-PL) Open
Impella is safe and effective during HR-PCIs, in accordance with previous registry analyses. The risk profile and mortality in CS patients were higher than in other registries, and the potential benefits of Impella in CS require investigat…
View article: Antiplatelet therapy prior to COVID-19 infection impacts on patients mortality: A propensity score-matched cohort study.
Antiplatelet therapy prior to COVID-19 infection impacts on patients mortality: A propensity score-matched cohort study. Open
Hyperinflammation and coagulopathy with interaction with platelets are the pathomechanisms responsible for the unfavorable outcome of COVID-19. Therefore, the role of antiplatelet therapy (AP) therapy in patients with COVID-19 is uncertain…
View article: Usefulness of the Veterans Health Administration COVID-19 (VACO) Index for Predicting Short-Term Mortality among Patients of the COLOS Study
Usefulness of the Veterans Health Administration COVID-19 (VACO) Index for Predicting Short-Term Mortality among Patients of the COLOS Study Open
Advanced age is known to be a predictor with COVID-19 severity. Understanding of other disease progression factors may shorten the time from patient admission to applied treatment. The Veterans Health Administration COVID-19 (VACO index) w…
View article: Performance of the 32 mm Myval transcatheter heart valve for treatment of aortic stenosis in patients with extremely large aortic annuli in real‐world scenario: First global, multicenter experience
Performance of the 32 mm Myval transcatheter heart valve for treatment of aortic stenosis in patients with extremely large aortic annuli in real‐world scenario: First global, multicenter experience Open
Background Extremely large aortic valve anatomy is one of the remaining limitations leading to exclusion of patients for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Aims The newly approved Myval 32 mm device is designed for use in aorti…
View article: Association of serum vitamin D concentration with the final course of hospitalization in patients with COVID-19
Association of serum vitamin D concentration with the final course of hospitalization in patients with COVID-19 Open
Background Vitamin D deficiency is a substantial public health problem. The present study evaluated the association between vitamin D concentration and hospitalization and mortality risk in patients with coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). …
View article: Native Renal Arteries Denervation as a Therapy of Refractory Hypertension in Patient after Heart and Kidney Transplantation—5 Years of Observation
Native Renal Arteries Denervation as a Therapy of Refractory Hypertension in Patient after Heart and Kidney Transplantation—5 Years of Observation Open
This case report describes a 59-year-old male patient after heart and kidney transplantation, subsequently diagnosed with refractory hypertension since implemented antihypertensive pharmacotherapy consisting of six agents did not provide a…
View article: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation for failed surgical and transcatheter prostheses. Expert opinion of the Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions of the Polish Cardiac Society
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation for failed surgical and transcatheter prostheses. Expert opinion of the Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions of the Polish Cardiac Society Open
Over 15 years of clinical experience and multiple large-scale observational studies followed by guidelines show good safety and efficacy of valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation TAVI (ViV-TAVI), which reduces the need for …
View article: Role of catheter-directed therapies in the treatment of acute pulmonary embolism. Expert opinion of the Polish PERT Initiative, Working Group on Pulmonary Circulation, Association of Cardiovascular Interventions, and Association of Intensive Cardiac Care of the Polish Cardiac Society
Role of catheter-directed therapies in the treatment of acute pulmonary embolism. Expert opinion of the Polish PERT Initiative, Working Group on Pulmonary Circulation, Association of Cardiovascular Interventions, and Association of Intensive Cardiac Care of the Polish Cardiac Society Open
Thanks to advances in interventional cardiology technologies, catheter-directed treatment has become recently a viable therapeutic option in the treatment of patients with acute pulmonary embolism at high risk of early mortality. Current t…
View article: Dysnatremia in COVID-19 Patients—An Analysis of the COLOS Study
Dysnatremia in COVID-19 Patients—An Analysis of the COLOS Study Open
Background: Sodium imbalance is one of the most common electrolyte disturbances encountered in the medical practice, and it may present with either hyponatremia or hypernatremia. Both sodium abnormalities are related with unfavorable outco…
View article: Early Heart Rate Recovery after a 6-min Walking Test Predicts Clinical Benefits in Patients after Percutaneous Aortic Valve Implantation
Early Heart Rate Recovery after a 6-min Walking Test Predicts Clinical Benefits in Patients after Percutaneous Aortic Valve Implantation Open
Background: It was hypothesized that the time-appropriate return to a resting heart rate (HR) after cessation of exercise could be a marker for predicting outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF). We aimed to evaluate the prognostic va…
View article: Impact of Enterococci vs. Staphylococci Induced Infective Endocarditis after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Impact of Enterococci vs. Staphylococci Induced Infective Endocarditis after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Open
Background: The two most common organisms found in infective endocarditis following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI-IE) are enterococci (EC-IE) and staphylococci (SC-IE). We aimed to compare clinical characteristics and outco…