Publications by authors named "A Baranchuk"
Negative emotions can have a significant impact on individuals, which then influences their cardiovascular system. However, the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical implications of this association remain inadequately defined. A narrative review of pertinent literature was conducted to examine the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment related to the interplay between emotions and conditions such as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, atherosclerosis, acute plaque rupture, and cardiac arrhythmias.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnvenomation (latrodectism) with black widow spider (BWS) venom can cause dysfunction in the cardiovascular system. The pathophysiology and consequences of cardiovascular effects have not been fully elucidated. This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis paper describes a case of patient post-TAVI who developed Left Septal Fascicular Block (LSFB) and Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB). This combination has not been previously reported and must be actively sought out, given the possible increased risk of complete atrioventricular block and sudden cardiac death. RBBB following transcatheter aortic valve replacement is rare and is associated with complete atrioventricular block and permanent pacemaker implantation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Conduction disorders and arrhythmias frequently accompany cardiac amyloidosis (CA), with atrial fibrillation (AF) being the most prevalent manifestation. The prevalence of AF varies across different types of CA, with transthyretin (TTR) type showing the highest prevalence upon diagnosis.
Methods: A retrospective, observational analysis was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of AF and to identify echocardiographic predictors related to the development of AF in our population of patients with transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (TTR-CA).