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CAD in young adults are warranted, particularly in larger patient populations.
Endothelial dysfunction (ED) may indirectly influence the outcome of patients with coronary artery disease.

To assess the influence of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on endothelial function in patients after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Twenty-nine patients scheduled for CR were included in the study. CR began at least four weeks after STEMI and consisted of 12 or 24 training sessions. Endothelial function assessment was performed before and after CR, using reactive hyperaemia peripheral arterial tonometry.

Before the CR, ED was diagnosed in 16 of 29 (55.2%) patients. A total of 25 patients had two assessments of endothelial function before and after CR. In univariate analysis the factors of negative response of endothelial function to CR were higher baseline hyperaemia index (lnRHI) (odds ratio [OR] for positive response to CR 0.01; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.00-0.33; p = 0.01) and higher peak serum troponin I level during index hospitalisation (OR 0.97; 95% CI 0.94-1.00; p = 0.04). The independent, negative predictor of response to CR was lnRHI (OR 0.01; 95% CI 0.01-0.16; p = 0.03). Patients training for 24 sessions (n = 16) had similar lnRHI changes to those of patients training for 12 sessions (n = 9); [0.16 (-0.06)-0.30 vs. 0.10 (0.05-0.15); p = 0.44, respectively].

ED is a frequent abnormality in STEMI survivors. Despite the lack of statistically significant improvement of endothelial function after CR in the analysed group of patients, some factors can influence the efficacy of this type of physical activity. The best effect of CR on endothelial function was observed in patients with baseline ED.
ED is a frequent abnormality in STEMI survivors. Despite the lack of statistically significant improvement of endothelial function after CR in the analysed group of patients, some factors can influence the efficacy of this type of physical activity. MEK activity The best effect of CR on endothelial function was observed in patients with baseline ED.
To develop a global cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality risk model for the Polish population and to verify these data in the context of the SCORE risk algorithm.

We analysed data obtained in two multicentre national population studies, the WOBASZ study which was conducted in 2003-2005 and included 14,769 subjects aged 20-74 years, and the WOBASZ Senior study which was conducted in 2007 and included 1096 subjects above 74 years of age. All these subjects were followed for survival status until 2012 and the cause of death was determined. The mean duration of follow-up was 8.2 years for WOBASZ study participants and about 5 years for WOBASZ Senior study participants. Overall, 1436 subjects died, including 568 due to CVD. For the purpose of our analysis of overall and CVD mortality, 15 established risk factors were selected. Survival was analysed separately in WOBASZ and WOBASZ Senior study participants. Statistical methods included descriptive statistics, Kaplan-Meier curves, Cox proportional hazard modelctive value of this algorithm.
1. Long-term follow-up of WOBASZ and WOBASZ Senior study participants allowed assessment of the inde-pendent association of the evaluated cardiovascular risk factors with CVD mortality in the Polish population. 2. Validation of the SCORE risk algorithm to estimate individual global CVD risk in the Polish population showed a high predictive value of this algorithm.
Coronary artery occlusion does not always manifest with ST-elevation, and some patients can have patent coronary vessel.

We evaluated circulating microRNA (miRNA) profiles to discriminate subjects with infarct-related artery (IRA) occlusion.

Patients (n = 43) with uncomplicated acute coronary syndrome and positive troponins were classified with respect to patent vs. occluded IRA or ST-elevation vs. non-ST elevation MI (STEMI vs. NSTEMI). Expression levels of serum miRNAs (miR-1, -16, -34a, -122, -124, -208b, -133a/b, -375, and -499) were analysed. Out of 16 STEMI and 27 NSTEMI patients, IRA occlusion was noted in 12 and 15 patients, respectively. The remaining four STEMI and 12 NSTEMI patients had patent IRA. STEMI patients had higher troponin T levels and a 3.83-fold higher miR-134 expression (p < 0.025). Patients with the occluded vs. patent IRA had higher levels of miR-133a (fold change 7.00), miR-133b (4.57), miR-34a (5.50), miR-124 (2.55), and miR-134 (3.45) but no difference in troponin T levels. Receiver operator characteristic analysis identified decision-making miRNAs in occluded vessels miR-124 (AUC 0.787, p < 0.001), miR-133b (AUC 0.704, p = 0.006), and miR-134 (AUC 0.686, p = 0.016). With respect to STEMI, only miR-134 showed a discriminating value (AUC 0.725, p = 0.002).

The degree of IRA occlusion determines circulating miRNA expression, and specific miRNAs may be useful in indicating patients requiring urgent coronary revascularisation.
The degree of IRA occlusion determines circulating miRNA expression, and specific miRNAs may be useful in indicating patients requiring urgent coronary revascularisation.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common clinically-significant arrhythmia in the adult population, and it is a strong independent risk factor for cerebrovascular accidents. Patients with non-valvular AF are five times more likely to suffer a stroke. Despite the clear recommendations for anticoagulant therapy, many clinicians are still reluctant to provide routine oral anticoagulation to patients with AF, despite the potential clinical benefits.

To compare Polish and European populations of patients with AF and the every-day practice of stroke prevention in Poland and in the rest of Europe.

We analysed the baseline data from the two first cohorts of patients enrolled in the GARFIELD-AF registry (an ongoing prospective, multicentre, international registry of patients newly diagnosed with AF) in Poland and in the rest of Europe.

Polish AF patients are generally younger (median age 67 years in both cohorts vs. 73 in cohort 1 in the rest of Europe and 72 in cohort 2), but they carry a burden of more conts with low stroke risk are treated with anticoagulants, while too frequently patients at high stroke risk are left with no stroke prevention. Although the tendency to use non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants is growing comparably in Poland and in the rest of Europe, the proportion of patients with intermediate and high stroke risk is not growing and more patients at low stroke risk are treated with anticoagulants.
The GARFIELD-AF registry data shows how distant everyday clinical practice is from the guidelines. It shows that still in Poland, as well as in the rest of Europe, too many patients with low stroke risk are treated with anticoagulants, while too frequently patients at high stroke risk are left with no stroke prevention. Although the tendency to use non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants is growing comparably in Poland and in the rest of Europe, the proportion of patients with intermediate and high stroke risk is not growing and more patients at low stroke risk are treated with anticoagulants.
High platelet reactivity (HPR) and presence of CYP2C19 loss-of-function alleles are associated with higher risk for periprocedural myocardial infarction in clopidogrel-treated patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It is unknown whether personalised treatment based on platelet function testing or genotyping can prevent such complications.

The ONSIDE-TEST is a multicentre, prospective, open-label, randomised controlled clinical trial aiming to assess if optimisation of antiplatelet therapy based on either phenotyping or genotyping is superior to conventional care. Patients will be randomised into phenotyping, genotyping, or control arms. In the phenotyping group, patients will be tested with the VerifyNow P2Y12 assay before PCI, and patients with a platelet reactivity unit greater than 208 will be switched over to prasugrel, while others will continue on clopidogrel therapy. In the genotyping group, carriers of the *2 loss-of-function allele will receive prasugrel for PCI, while wild-type subjects will be treated with clopidogrel. Patients in the control arm will be treated with standard-dose clopidogrel. The primary endpoint of the study is the prevalence of periprocedural myocardial injury within 24 h after PCI in the controls as compared to the phenotyping and genotyping group. Secondary endpoints include cardiac death, myocardial infarction, definite or probable stent thrombosis, or urgent repeat revascularisation within 30 days of PCI. Primary safety outcome is Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) type 3 and 5 bleeding during 30 days of PCI.

The ONSIDE TEST trial is expected to verify the clinical utility of an individualised antiplatelet strategy in preventing periprocedural myocardial injury by either phenotyping or genotyping.

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01930773.
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01930773.
The aim of the study was to analyze lung growth and abnormality of infant pulmonary function tests (IPFT) in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) survivors younger than three years of age with respect to unfavorable prognostic factors.

Thirty high-risk CDH survivors at the age of 1.32±0.54 years, body weight 9.76±1.25 kg were examined using IPFT tidal breathing analysis, baby resistance/compliance, whole baby body plethysmography and rapid thoraco-abdominal compression. Gore-Tex patch was used in 13% of patients (GORE group). Pulmonary hypertension was diagnosed and managed in 13% (iNO group). Standard protocols and appropriate reference values were used and obtained data were statistically analysed.

High incidence of peripheral airway obstruction (70%), increased value of functional residual capacity (FRCp) 191.3±24.5 mL (126.5±36.9 % predicted; P < 0.0005), increased value of effective airway resistance (Reff) 1.71±0.93 kPa.L(-1).s (144.4±80.1 % predicted; P < 0.01) and decreased specific compliance of the respiratory system (Crs/kg) 14.1±2.3 mL.kPa.kg(-1) (i.e., 76.1±20.1 % predicted, P < 0.0005) was noted in infants with CDH in comparison with reference values. Increased value of FRCp was found in GORE group (165.7±51.9 versus 120.4±31.2, P < 0.02) and in iNO group (183.1±52.6 versus 117.8±25.7 mL; P < 0.0005).

A high incidence of peripheral airway obstruction, an increased value of FRCp and decreased specific compliance of the respiratory system was noted in infants with CDH. Unfavorable prognostic factors (Gore-Tex patch, pulmonary hypertension) correlate with more severe alteration of pulmonary function in infants.
A high incidence of peripheral airway obstruction, an increased value of FRCp and decreased specific compliance of the respiratory system was noted in infants with CDH. Unfavorable prognostic factors (Gore-Tex patch, pulmonary hypertension) correlate with more severe alteration of pulmonary function in infants.
We sought to identify biochemical predictors that indicate susceptibility to in-stent restenosis (ISR) after coronary artery bare-metal stenting.

A total of 111 consecutive patients with post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in-stent restenosis of a target lesion within 12 months were matched for age, sex, vessel diameter, and diabetes with 111 controls without post-PCI ISR. Plasma or serum levels of biochemical markers were measured matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) 2, 3, 9; myeloperoxidase (MPO); asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA); lipoprotein (a) (Lp[a]); apolipoproteins E and D (ApoE and D); and lecitin-cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT). Multivariable logistic regression association tests were performed.

Increased plasma MMP-3 (OR 1.013; 95% CI 1.004-1.023; P = 0.005), MMP-9 (OR 1.014; 95% CI 1.008-1.020; P < 0.0001) or MPO (OR 1,003; 95% CI 1.001-1.005; P = 0.002) was significantly associated with increased risk of ISR. Increased levels of ADMA (OR 0.212; 95% CI 0.054-0.827; P = 0.026), ApoE (OR 0.
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