Publications by authors named "B Reznakova"
Article Synopsis
- Recent advances in diagnosis and treatment have led to an increase in adults living with congenital heart disease (ACHD), but this population faces challenges, particularly with rhythm disorders, which we aimed to study in relation to heart rate variability (HRV) and its impact on prognosis.
- A study involving 97 ACHD patients and 19 controls revealed that ACHD patients exhibited higher instances of premature ventricular contractions and lower HRV measurements compared to controls, with significant statistical differences indicating potential health risks.
- The findings also showed that specific HRV metrics correlated with NT-proBNP levels, and during a follow-up period, there were notable differences in HRV parameters between patients who experienced cardiac events and those who remained event-free, highlighting the prognostic value of
Purpose: Advances in treatment enables most patients with congenital heart diseases (CHD) to survive into adulthood, implying the need to address comorbid conditions in this growing cohort of patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and lung function abnormalities in patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD).
Methods: Patients with ACHD underwent level 3 sleep testing (Embletta MPR polygraphy) and pulmonary function testing.
Over 90% of patients with congenital heart defects now reach adulthood, due to significant medical advances in recent decades. With advancing age, the risk of acquired cardiovascular diseases increases in addition to the already existing risk due to the congenital defect. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of atherosclerotic lesions in carotid and lower extremity arteries in adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD).
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