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..Diabetes mellitus (DM) and coronary artery disease (CAD) are associated with increased cardiovascular risk...

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..The RecordAF study is the first worldwide, prospective, observational survey on the management of patients with recently diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF)...

..Little data exists regarding the recurrence of the disease, especially over the long-term follow-up. We present a case of relapse of LVAB after ten years...

..Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is a rare transient cardiomyopathy mimicking acute coronary syndrome (ACS)...

..TIMI risk score for ST elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) and Killip classes are simple tools for early risk stratification...

..We sought to determine whether platelet reactivity predicts impaired myocardial reperfusion, left ventricular (LV) dysfunction, and clinical events in an unselected group of patients with STEMI...

..The term "ASA resistance" has been used to describe not only the lack of expected pharmacologic effects of ASA on platelets but also poor clinical outcomes, such as recurrent vascular events, in patients treated with ASA...

..To assess the relation between B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels on admission in ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and short-term, all-cause mortality...

..The relative risks and benefits of strategies of rate control vs rhythm control in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) remain to be fully explored...

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..The aim was to determine the frequency and clinical significance of inadequate inhibition of two major platelet activation pathways: the thromboxane A2 (TXA2)- and ADP-dependent, in the early phase of STEMI...

..This study was performed to establish the prevalence of high platelet reactivity (HPR) on ASA in T2DM and to identify its predictors...

..According to the new universal definition of myocardial infarction patient was finally recognized acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction type 4b with additional diagnosis of severe obstructive sleep apnea and overweight...

..83; 95% confidence interval: 1.03-2.95; P < 0.01). Of all the considered variables only LA area and FS value seem to be relatively reliable predictors of SR sustainability at 1 year after an effective cardioversion of persistent AF...

..Prevalence of borderline ECG changes in patients with acute coronary occlusion confirms how important is precise ECG interpretation usually initially done by ED physician...

..CONCLUSIONS: Successful cardioversion of persistent AF resulted in a significant improvement of exercise capacity and a decrease in heart failure symptoms during one year follow-up period only in patients who maintained SR...

..A prospective, randomized study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of oral propafenone and quinidine for the conversion of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF)...

..12-0.77, p = 0.012). In conclusion, low PR to ADP is associated with increased hazard of bleeding and poses similar combined risk of bleeding and ischemic events as high PR. Medium PR predicts favorable net outcome in ACS patients...

..The aim of our study was to determine differences in prognosis between patients with CA before, during, and after PCI...

..6% for patients with nonpositive marker, 3.4% for patients with 1 positive marker, and 11.5% for patients with at least 2 positive markers (P = .001 for trend)...

..We describe a case of a woman with ultrasonographically confirmed tight stenosis in the right coronary artery, yet showing all other characteristics of ABS...

..To that effect we conducted detailed analysis of the related costs and other relevant data collected in the course of the HOT CAFE study...

..We sought to evaluate the impact of baseline platelet indices on the occurrence of early ST and future residual platelet reactivity...

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..However, the role of BNP in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and normal left ventricular function has not yet been determined...

..Genetic C3435T polymorphism of the multidrug resistance gene-1 (MDR-1) limits oral bioavailability of clopidogrel and influences prognosis in patients with myocardial infarction...

..The study was designed to determine whether impaired antiplatelet response to clopidogrel but not to aspirin may be responsible for loss of pleiotropic effects of the drug...

..Secondary objectives included overall survival (OS) and safety...

..The aim of the study was to analyse the prognostic implications of 3 myocardial necrosis markers measured at admission in the long-term observation...

..BNP elevation is probably associated with hemodynamical stress caused by transient contractility abnormalities. Diagnostic and prognostic role of BNP in acute perimyocarditis requires further studies...

..Cryoballon isolation of the pulmonary veins has recently emerged as a promissing technique for ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF)...

..Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with several cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, ischemic heart disease, arrhythmias, and erectile dysfunction (ED)...

..Genome-wide studies have shown that polymorphisms on chromosome 4q25, 16q22 and 1q21 correlate with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the distribution of these polymorphisms differs significantly among populations...

..The aim of our study was to establish gene expression patterns in leukocytes from acute myocardial infarction patients...

..This prospective study evaluates the efficacy of sequential antiarrhythmic drug therapy in sinus rhythm (SR) maintenance after successful elective CV in patients with persistent nonvalvular AF...

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..Few data are available for BNP levels obtained on admission in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)...

..Although patients with SR had better improvement in some haemodynamical parameters, the hospitalisation rate was higher and the incidence of stroke was not reduced compared with the rate control group...

..The findings contradict other opinions that trastuzumab-related acute heart failure is analogous to stunning or hibernation and recovers without specific cardiac treatment...

..Therefore we sought to determine U-II dynamics during exercise in myocardial infarction survivors with and without hypertension...

..CONCLUSIONS: Left atrial area and left ventricular fractional shortening are the independent predictors of the maintenance of SR after successful CV in patients with persistent AF...

..The complex pathomechanism of FIMR and its dynamic nature make it difficult to develop effective therapeutic methods...

..Electrical storm (ES) is a life-threatening condition requiring prompt and effective therapy. This may be achieved by the use of catheter ablation...

..Aim: To evaluate the influence of sinus rhythm restoration on ANP and BNP levels in patients with normal and impaired LV diastolic function...

..We sought to determine whether continuation of aspirin until surgery day suppresses platelet activity in the early period after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB)...

..During HT on ECG, we observed Osborn waves, which resolved spontaneously after re-warming. After five days of recovery, the patient scored 15 on GCS and did not show any neurological deficits...

..In more severe cases, the hemodynamic alterations can result in heart failure...

..In this article, we report the first Polish experience of two successful TAVI procedures with bioprostheses (both balloon- and self-expandable) delivered using direct aortic access...

..Ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) can be difficult and time-consuming. Systems facilitating catheter navigation may be helpful...

..We present a practical application of real time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography in a 67-year-old male patient with congenital heart disease...

..No therapy has been proved to be beneficial for patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction (PLVEF)...

..Strict selection criteria and the choice of the device may help reduce the incidence of complications such as dislocation of the occluder into the right atrium following the percutaneous device closure of an atrial septal defect...

..Large, randomised studies documented the role of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-I) and beta-blockers in the reduction of mortality and morbidity in CHF...

..Future studies of blood-cell transcriptomic profiles in patients with AHF will provide further insights into the molecular pathogenesis of this cardiorenal disorder...

..The aim of our study was to characterize specific tissue reaction of encapsulating lead tissue in patients who underwent transvenous lead removal and evaluate condition of the outer leads' insulation...

..Adiponectin levels are decreased in patients with cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes (DM)...

..We present the real-time three-dimensional echocardiography in a patient who suffered a transient left apical ballooning syndrome...

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..5%. In subjects over 80 years AF is the single leading cause of major stroke. Moreover, about 25% of patients with AF in the absence of neurological deficits have tomographic signs of one or more silent cerebral infarcts...

..45, P < 0.02 for Myo and r = 0.47, P = 0.01 for cTnI). It is concluded that in cardioversion of AF, biphasic are more effective than monophasic and may cause less myocardial injury...

..Plasma ANP concentrations were independent of echocardiographic measurements of LA size or LV size and function in patients with persistent AF...

..The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of periodontal disease on the intensity and dynamics of the inflammatory response in patients with acute coronary syndrome and coexistent periodontal diseases...

..Leptin is associated with development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Aim: To evaluate leptin concentrations in acute myocardial infarction and in the period of convalescence in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus...

..Therefore, the ERC recommends providing AED in public locations with a high incidence of cardiac arrests...

..Studies on the neurohormonal remodelling in patients with AF are becoming increasingly important because they may improve the treatment of AF...