Publications by authors named "Katja Rajman"
Eur Heart J Case Rep
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a significant cause of heart issues during and after pregnancy, marked by spontaneous tears in artery walls.
- Three cases of pregnancy-related SCAD were examined, all occurring post-partum, highlighting varying degrees of severity and complications among the patients.
- The study emphasizes the unpredictable nature of SCAD during pregnancy, with some patients experiencing life-threatening events while others had uncomplicated outcomes, showcasing the need for awareness and careful management.
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Clin Res Cardiol
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) pose significant challenges globally, and they can lead to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), which has low survival rates despite medical advancements.
- This study developed the FACTOR score—a tool to predict in-hospital mortality for OHCA patients undergoing coronary angiography, based on admission variables like age, downtime, first detected rhythm, and epinephrine administration.
- The FACTOR score showed strong predictive accuracy, with an area under the curve of 0.823 in the derivation cohort and 0.828 in the validation cohort, potentially aiding healthcare providers in better managing resources and patient care.
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Clin Res Cardiol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is linked to Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), and the study compares a new measurement method (caIMR) to traditional techniques for assessing CMD in TTS patients and controls.
- Results showed that all TTS patients had elevated caIMR values across all coronary arteries, which normalized after about 28 months post-event.
- Higher caIMR levels were associated with a greater risk of serious in-hospital outcomes, including death and cardiac complications in TTS patients.
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