Publications by authors named "Igor P Vakaliuk"

Objective: The aim: To investigate the clinical and pathogenetic peculiarities of formation and course of CCP and the relationship between clinical, hemodynamic and neurohumoral factors of comorbidity development in COPD combined with arterial hypertension (AH).

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: The object of the study were 484 patients with COPD. Among them, 350 patients with CCP as a result of cardiac insufficiency/severe congestive heart failure (COPD III-IV) out of aggravation, combined with AH II stage (non-symptomatic organ damage) and 1 - 3 grades, including 55 patients (43 men, 12 women) with compensated CCP (average age 43.

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Objective: The aim: To increase the treatment effectiveness of CHF patients after MI with stenting by using magnesium and potassium salts of gluconic acid, eplerenone, and rivaroxaban in complex therapy.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: The research was performed at the premises of Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Clinical Cardiology Centre, Ukraine. 84 patients with CHF after past MI were examined.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the top cause of early deaths worldwide, including in Ukraine, and dyslipidemia is a major risk factor, highlighting the need for early detection and management.
  • - There is a lack of specific guidelines in Ukraine for managing dyslipidemia in individuals with low-to-moderate CVD risk, necessitating the development of structured, easy-to-follow recommendations.
  • - An expert panel in Ukraine has emphasized the role of family physicians in primary prevention through lipid-lowering interventions and suggested the use of nutraceuticals, like red yeast rice, as part of lifestyle changes for effective preventive strategies.
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Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases remain a problem of the modern medical community. Mortality from cardiovascular disease is at the forefront in the structure of the causes of mortality, so active support for the prevention and treatment of this group of diseases is the most effective measure as it will affect the continuation of life expectancy. The aim: To analyze features and patterns of cardiovascular disease in the Carpathian region.

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