A5083620477- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Cardiac Fibrosis and Remodeling
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
- Education, Leadership, and Health Research
- Dermatological and Skeletal Disorders
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
2017-2024
Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Clinics
2017
Abstract The rising incidence of non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and associated long-term high mortality constitutes an urgent clinical issue. Unfortunately, the study possible interventions to treat this pathology lacks a reproducible pre-clinical model. Indeed, currently adopted small large animal models MI mimic only full-thickness, ST-segment-elevation (STEMI) infarcts, hence cater for investigation into therapeutics directed at subset MI. Thus, we develop ovine...
Backgroundand objective: Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) - based feature tracking (FT) can detect left ventricular (LV) strain abnormalities in pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients, but little is known about the prognostic value of LV function and mechanics PH patients. The aim this study was to evaluate systolic by conventional CMR global strains CMR-based FT analysis precapillary thereby defining mechanics. Methods: We prospectively enrolled 43 patients with (mean artery pressure...
Background: Severe aortic stenosis (AS) complicated by pulmonary hypertension (PH) is associated with poor outcomes after surgical valve replacement (AVR). There still scarce information about predictors of secondary PH in this group patients. Objectives: The aim study was to investigate the prognostic impact biomarkers together conventional Doppler echocardiographic parameters left ventricular diastolic function on elevated systolic pressure (PSP) severe AS patients before AVR. Methods:...
Atrial septal defect is one of the most common congenital heart diseases in adults. The often leads to volume overload right coupled with potential risk failure and pulmonary arterial hypertension. These conditions lead worsening quality life, decrease physical capacity, even fatal outcomes. main strategy for treatment atrial a transcatheter or surgical closure defect, but patients severe hypertension, it recommended manage hypertension after that treat invasively. This called "treat repair"...
: The management of patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) poses a considerable challenge. While baseline cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI) indices are recognized for survival prognosis in PH, the prognostic value one-year changes biventricular mechanics, especially as assessed using feature tracking (FT) technology, remains underexplored. This study aims to assess predictive change cMRI-derived function and mechanics parameters, along N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide...
Abstract Introduction There is growing concern about the recurrence of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) after annuloplasty (TA) in individuals with functional (FTR). While TA effective treating FTR, a comprehensive understanding echocardiographic factors influencing TR crucial. Aim This study aims to employ multivariate regression analysis investigate prognostic significance valve (TV) geometry and parameters associated both RV function. The focus on comprehending these relationships context...
Abstract Introduction The increasing worry revolves around the reappearance of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) following annuloplasty (TA) among individuals dealing with functional (FTR). Despite TA's efficacy as a treatment, complete understanding echocardiographic elements influencing recurrence TR is pivotal. This knowledge holds potential to guide development more robust preventive strategies, aiming ease incidence recurrent after TA. Aim aim this study was examine prognostic value valve...
While tricuspid annuloplasty (TAP) is an effective treatment option for regurgitation (TR), understanding the echocardiographic factors contributing to recurrent TR can help in developing more preventive measures reduce rate of after TAP.
Background and objectives: Non-invasive imaging of the heart has an important place in diagnosis management pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The aim this study was to establish thresholds cardiac magnetic resonance (CMRI)-derived biventricular deformation, function parameters, levels N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) for prediction survival pre-capillary (PHprecap) patients. Materials Methods: In total, 64 incident PHprecap cases, who underwent CMRI, were...
Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to clarify the tricuspid valve (TV) right ventricular (RV) geometry function characteristics using 3D echocardiography-based analysis identify echocardiographic predictors for severe regurgitation (TR) in different etiologies functional TR (fTR). Methods Results: prospective included 128 patients (median age 64 years, 57% females): 109 with moderate or fTR (69-caused by dominant left-sided valvular pathology (LSVP), 40 due precapillary...
Abstract Introduction There is a growing concern regarding the recurrence of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) after annuloplasty (TA) in patients with functional (FTR). While TA an effective treatment option, understanding echocardiographic factors contributing to recurrent TR can help developing more preventive measures reduce rate TA. Aim The aim investigate relationship between valve (TV) and right ventricular geometry function parameters Methods This study was designed as prospective...
Triburio vožtuvo nesandarumas (TVN) − sąlyginai dažna, progresuojanti ir sunki liga, susijusi su prasta gyvenimo kokybe bei padidėjusiu mirštamumu. Antrinis, arba funkcinis TVN, sudaro iki 90 proc. atvejų. Jis vystosi, kai padidėjus spaudimui (ar) atsiradus tūrio perkrovai, dešinysis skilvelis (DS) ima plėstis, sąlygodamas triburio (TV) žiedo dilataciją sutrikusią burių koaptaciją. Dažniausiai antrinį TVN sukelia kairiosios širdies vožtuvų ligos, plautinė hipertenzija, ilgalaikis...
Left ventricular non‐compaction (LVNC), or “spongy myocardium”, is a rare cardiac morphological condition detected in 0.05–0.26% of all adults undergoing transthoracic echocardiography, with an increasing prevalence the recent years. Our clinical case 54‐year‐old asymptomatic female illustrates importance additional cardiovascular imaging technologies diagnostic work‐up patient. The patient was referred to cardiologist due left bundle branch block found on routine electrocardiogram...
Abstract Introduction Recently more attention has been placed on right ventricle (RV) parameters in acute settings. The present study investigates echocardiographic RV patients with heart failure (AHF) or non-AHF dyspnoea. Purpose To determine the patterns of injury different profiles Methods Prospective multicentre observational included 1455 acutely dyspnoeic from 2015 to 2017. focused echocardiography was performed during first 48 hours 452 (31%) patients. They were compared three patient...
Abstract Introduction Acute heart failure (AHF) is frequently associated with congestion leading to elevation of cardiac filling pressure. The present study investigates echocardiographic parameters diastolic function in patients AHF or non-AHF aetiology acute dyspnoea. Purpose To determine the patterns dysfunction different profiles Methods Prospective multicentre observational included 1455 acutely dyspnoeic emergency departments from 2015 2017. Echocardiography was performed during first...