Publications by authors named "Mateusz Podolec"
Hyponatremia is associated with increased mortality in the general hospital population. We sought to investigate whether hyponatremia affects the long-term survival of patients following a myocardial infarction (MI) in both ST-segment elevation (STEMI) and non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) presentations. : In this study, 862 MI patients who were hospitalized between 2012 and 2017 were retrospectively followed-up within the median time period of 41.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe crista terminalis is an anatomical structure localized on the posterolateral wall of the right atrium (RA). We performed a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis concerning cases of unusual prominent crista terminalis mimicking RA mass. Moreover, we described the differential diagnosis of cardiac masses with the use of echocardiography, computed tomography, and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR).
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- Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) can lead to coronary slow flow (CSF) during acute myocardial infarction, but its long-term implications are not well understood.
- Among 7,771 MI patients studied, CSF was present in 40.2% of TTS patients, showing a significant difference in heart function and triggers compared to those with normal flow.
- CSF was linked to a higher all-cause mortality rate over a median follow-up of 55 months, marking it as an important predictor of poor long-term outcomes in TTS patients.
Associations between Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Diseases and Periodontitis.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
January 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study explored the link between cardioprotective medications (like beta-blockers and statins) and the prevalence of periodontitis (PD) among 562 residents aged 50-70 in Krakow.
- Results showed that 74% of participants had PD; acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) use was associated with a lower likelihood of PD, while angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and statins correlated with a higher prevalence of PD among those with at least six teeth.
- The findings suggest that while ASA may help protect against PD, some cardioprotective medications could potentially worsen the condition, even after considering various health factors.
Clinical experience with 12-month follow-up in patients after implantation of a novel long-tapered sirolimus drug-eluting stent.
Postepy Kardiol Interwencyjnej
March 2019
Introduction: Long lesions contribute to a significant number of percutaneous coronary interventions.
Aim: To assess the efficacy and safety of a novel long-tapered drug-eluting stent (DES) at a 12-month follow-up (FU) in patients with long coronary atherosclerotic lesions.
Material And Methods: A prospective clinical cohort study was conducted in 32 patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention using a BioMime Morph tapered stent (Meril Life Sciences, India).
Background: The Systemic COronary Risk Estimation (SCORE) system is recommended for the assessment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) death risk in individuals free of CVD.
Aim: We sought to determine the association between carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (CFPWV) and SCORE.
Methods: The study involved 1008 Krakow residents, and a random subsample of 3424 men and 3205 women who participated in Wave 2 of the Polish part of the Health, Alcohol, and Psychosocial factors in Eastern Europe (HAPIEE) study.
Article Synopsis
- - The study evaluates the effectiveness of a modified version of Peyton's four-step approach for teaching emergency echocardiographic assessments based on the FATE protocol to medical students.
- - Feedback from 22 fourth- and fifth-year medical students indicates that this teaching method is clear, effective, and enhances learning through repetition and practical exercises.
- - The findings suggest that using this approach maximizes class time, helping students better consolidate and memorize new information with guided instructor support.
Effectiveness of single medical advice on emergency phone number knowledge in urban adult population--"Health, Alcohol and Psychosocial Factors in Eastern Europe" substudy.
Przegl Epidemiol
December 2015
Introduction: Early access to Emergency Medical Services determines survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. However, a significant proportion of adults do not know the emergency phone number (EN) and no intervention has been proposed to improve it. Therefore, we aimed to assess prospectively the effectiveness of single advice from a physician on knowledge of the EN in adult population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFModel of the distribution of diastolic left ventricular posterior wall thickness in healthy adults and its impact on the behavior of a string of virtual cardiomyocytes.
J Cardiovasc Transl Res
July 2014
Correlation of the thickness of the left ventricular posterior wall (LVPWd) with various parameters, including age, gender, weight and height, was investigated in this study using regression models. Multicenter derived database comprised over 4,000 healthy individuals. The developed models were further utilized in the in vitro-in vivo (IVIV) translation of the drug cardiac safety data with use of the mathematical model of human cardiomyocytes operating at the virtual healthy population level.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Echocardiography has emerged as the test of choice for the evaluation of cardiac diseases.
Aim: To assess the prevalence of a spectrum of cardiac abnormalities detected by echocardiography in a representative sample of an urban adult population.
Methods: Transthoracic echocardiography was performed in a random sample of 511 men (47%) and women (53%) aged 48-76 years selected from population registers in Krakow.
Background: Effective management of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is limited by patient delay in calling an ambulance. We aimed to assess knowledge related to a patient-dependant phase of AMI and its determinants in adults.
Methods: Questionnaire survey was conducted among a random sample of 942 men (48%) and women (52%) aged 63.