A5031250225- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
- Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
- Peripheral Artery Disease Management
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Vascular anomalies and interventions
- Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
- Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
- Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade
- Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Oropharyngeal Anatomy and Pathologies
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
John Paul II Hospital
2007-2025
Jagiellonian University
2007-2022
Medical University of Silesia
1998-2021
Szpital Uniwersytecki w Krakowie
2007-2021
Górnośląskie Centrum Medyczne
2010-2021
University of Silesia in Katowice
2021
Krakow Cardiovascular Research Institute
2015-2019
University of Opole
2019
Euromedic
2010-2014
Katowice School of Economics
2014
Objectives The aim of this report is to assess the safety endovascular treatment for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI). Although balloon angioplasty and stenting seem be safe procedures, there are currently no data on a large group patients with vascular pathology. Methods A total 564 procedures (balloon or, if procedure failed, stenting) were performed during 344 interventions in 331 CCSVI associated multiple sclerosis. Results Balloon alone was 192 cases (55.8%), whereas...
Carotid artery stenting with single-layer stents carries a risk of periprocedural cerebral embolization compared to carotid endarterectomy. Dual-layer micromesh were designed for improved plaque coverage and sustained embolic protection. This analysis aimed confirm the Roadsaver dual-layer stent safety in real-world cohort. ROADSAVER was prospective, single-arm, multicenter, observational study. Patients stenosis, eligible elective stenting, enrolled at 52 sites across 13 European countries....
Regional variations in patient selection and procedural techniques for carotid artery stenting have been well documented. However, their impact on outcomes, especially with the use of dual-layer micromesh stents, is not fully understood. This prospective, multi-center observational study included 1965 patients asymptomatic or symptomatic stenosis treated Roadsaver stent. The primary outcome measure was 30-day rate major adverse events, defined as any death stroke occurring within 30 days...
The aim of the study is to evaluate prevalence and incidence myocardial dysfunction (MD) heart failure (HF) in long-lasting (≥10 years) type 1 diabetes without cardiovascular disorders or with hypertension coronary disease (CHD). included 1,685 patients (mean baseline age, 51 years; duration, 36 years). In all patients, echocardiography was performed, NT-proBNP levels were measured, clinical symptoms evaluated. A 7-year follow-up conducted monitor systolic diastolic manifestations MD HF. At...
Objectives: This study was aimed at evaluation of the diagnostic value Doppler sonography for assessment abnormalities in internal jugular veins (IJVs). Method: One hundred and sixteen IJVs were assessed 58 patients with associated multiple sclerosis. Findings compared results reference test: catheter venography. Results: At least one positive extracranial sonographic criterion suggesting venous abnormality found 92.2% veins. Yet, sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive values low:...
Hemodynamic relevance of differently located stenoses the internal jugular veins remains undetermined. It particularly concerns nozzle-like strictures in upper parts these and stenotic valves at end this vein. This study was aimed understanding flow disturbances caused by such stenoses. Computational fluid dynamics software, Flowsquare+, used. We constructed 3-dimensional models venous outflow, comprising two alternative routes: tube representing vein irregular network vertebral veins. At...
A high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been reported to be a strong biomarker of inflammation.We sought evaluate the impact NLR on long-term all-cause and cardio-vascular (CV) mortality in hemodialysis (HD) patients.total 84 chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 5 patients with 54 them HD, median age 61.5 (51.3-74.8) years were enrolled. e association between clinical biomarkers was investigated. Multivariable Cox regression analysis used find significant predictors CV at follow-up.the...
Intravenous thrombolysis is the treatment of choice in patients presenting with high- and intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism. The role percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMPT) not fully established, although selected can be managed this method.This open-label single-centre prospective pilot study was aimed at assessing feasibility PMPT for severe embolism a Polish hospital. We also evaluated safety efficacy such management.We 7 patients, aged 52.7 ±16.6 years, (4 class 5 one patient 4...
The anterior communicating artery (ACoA) is the most common location of intracranial aneurysms, observed in 35% cases. Endovascular treatment has become an alternative to surgical clipping and primary method choice.To assess results ruptured unruptured ACoA aneurysms incidence intraprocedural complications various factors influencing these aspects.One hundred eleven embolizations (80.7% 19.3% unruptured) were retrospectively analysed. methods embolization were: coiling, balloon-assisted...
Objectives: The optimal treatment strategy for ischemic stroke in patients presenting with tandem occlusions of the internal carotid artery remains controversial. Several studies have demonstrated better clinical outcomes after eptifibatide, which is a short half-life antiplatelet agent. This retrospective analysis focused on safety and efficacy low-dose eptifibatide administration lesions. Methods: We evaluated results endovascular 148 Patients whom balloon angioplasty alone resulted...
Objectives: Valsalva maneuver is performed during strength physical exercises, because it stabilizes the torso through increased intra-abdominal pressure. By contrast, yoga practitioners are discouraged from Valsalva. Instead, they use ujjayi breath, which consists of unstopped breathing narrowed glottis. Methods: This study was an observational research in healthy participants. The aim this to evaluate veins groin area different types breathing. We examined 10 people standing body position...
Objectives To determine the site and nature of altered hemodynamics in pathological internal jugular veins. Method With use computational fluid mechanics software we simulated blood flow 3 D models veins that exhibited different morphologies, including nozzle-like strictures their upper parts valves lower parts. Results In a majority with strictures, especially those positioned asymmetrically, abnormal pattern was revealed, significant separation regions reversed flow. Abnormal had no impact...
It is unknown if a relationship exists between multiple sclerosis and chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency this pathology causal factor for or product of neurological disease. Even so, one should expect that were the cause lesions, then patients with an extended history disease would present more severe pathology.Retrospective analysis catheter venography azygous internal jugular veins, duration clinical in patients.Mono-profile specialist hospital.353 patients, disease: 0.5-41 years...
Recently, the increased prevalence of chronic civilization diseases triggered by environmental pollution has been observed. In this context, role air in pathogenesis autoimmune and/or inflammatory disorders is poorly elucidated. Here, we asked whether seasonal changes quality city Cracow affect polarization T cell subsets healthy donors (HD) and patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), multiple sclerosis (MS), atherosclerosis (AS). Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from HD were...
Despite the general awareness of need to reduce air pollution, efforts were undertaken in Poland eliminate pollutants and their harmful effect on human health seem be insufficient. Moreover, latest data indicate that city Krakow is at forefront most polluted cities worldwide. Hence, this report, we investigated impact particulate matter isolated from (PM KRK) gene expression profile peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) healthy donors (HD) patients with atherosclerosis (AS), rheumatoid...
Mechanical thrombectomy is an alternative to local thrombolysis for the treatment of severe ischaemia in femoropopliteal segment, but stent implantation usually required after this procedure. The use drug-eluting balloons (DEBs) may overcome long-term problems associated with stents, it remains unclear how often such a technically feasible and efficient.This post hoc single-centre study was aimed at assessment feasibility, safety efficacy mechanical followed by application DEBs.Fifty-one...
Our aim was to compare human and computer accuracy in reading medical images of acute stroke patients. We analyzed data patients who underwent assessment Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) Perfusion (CTP) via Rapid Processing Diffusion (RAPID) software RAPID ASPECTS, CTP), compared radiologist reports manual measurements. volumes calculated by CTP with those selected scanner-equipped (GE). For reference, follow-up were manually assessed accordance the territories...