Cross-sectional study of the ankle-brachial index and cardiovascular risk factors in postmenopausal women.

Background: The incidence of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and cardiovascular (CV) events in the female population has been on the increase.

Aim: To analyse the risk factors of a CV event and PAD in women and to assess the usefulness of the ankle-brachial index (ABI).

Methods: Evaluation of selected parameters in a cohort of 365 women living in the same district.

Association of anthropometric measures of obesity and chronic kidney disease in elderly women.

Introduction And Objective: Growing evidence suggests that obesity is an important contributor to the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The relationship between obesity and CKD is complex and not completely understood, and the best anthropometric index of obesity in predicting CKD is controversial. This study aimed to determine the best anthropometric index of obesity in predicting CKD in a population of elderly women.

Outpatient oral anticoagulation in Poland in 2012: a single centre experience.

Background: Oral anticoagulants reduce embolic complications in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and are used in the treatment and prevention of venous thromboembolism. In Poland, chronic oral anticoagulation is usually managed by primary care physicians, and the most commonly used drugs are vitamin K antagonists (VKA).

Aim: To evaluate effectiveness of oral anticoagulation in 104 patients receiving chronic VKA treatment in primary care from Jan 01, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011.