Cardiol J
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Multicenter Study
Training surgeon status is not associated with an increased risk of early or late mortality after isolated aortic valve replacement surgery.
Few studies have addressed the effect of "trainee surgeon" status on outcomes after isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR). ⋯ Isolated AVR can be safely and effectively performed by trainee surgeons who are strictly supervised in the operating theatre especially during the technically complex parts of the procedure.
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Multicenter Study
Prognostic value of pulmonary hemodynamic parameters in cardiac transplant candidates.
Pulmonary hypertension is a contradiction for heart transplantation (HTx). The aim of the study was to examine prognostic significance of pulmonary hemodynamic variables in patients with severe chronic heart failure (HF) considered for HTx. ⋯ In patients qualified to HTx, pathological values of pulmonary hemodynamic parameters have a significant influence on survival. The worst prognosis have patients with PASP > 50 mm Hg, and PCWP > 25 mm Hg. Pulmonary hemodynamic parameters are important during allocation process to HTx.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation (RHYTHM-AF) International Registry in Poland.
A key procedure of the rhythm control strategy in atrial fibrillation (AF) is cardioversion to normal sinus rhythm. The aim of the present study was to provide a review of treatment patterns for the cardioversion of patients with AF in a hospital setting in Poland and document the success rate of various cardioversion procedures. ⋯ Conversion to sinus rhythm was attempted in < 60% of the patients with AF admitted to the hospital with an intention to terminate arrhythmia. ECV was successful in ~90% of the patients, while PCV in ~75% of the patients (amiodarone and propafenone were most commonly used). The rate of complications was low (2.8%).