[Prevention and treatment of anemia during endoprosthetic replacement of large joints].

Endoprosthetic replacement of large joints is frequently followed by great blood loss and evolving postoperative anemia. Three hundred and thirty-seven cases of endoprosthetic hip joint replacement were retrospectively analyzed. The total frequency of allogenic hemotransfusion was 16.

[Physical training at ambulatory-polyclinical stage in complex rehabilitation and secondary prevention of patients with ischemic heart disease after acute incidents. Effect on physical working capacity, hemodynamics, blood lipids, clinical course and prognosis (Russian cooperative study)].

Aim: To investigate efficacy of early and long term physical training (PT) of moderate intensity in conditions of practical health care in Russia in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) of able to work age - survivors of acute coronary events.

Material And Methods: Three hundred ninety two patients were enrolled in this study. They were randomized into intervention group " O" (n=197) and control group " C" (n=195).

[Prevalence and clinical features of atrial fibrillation in the north-west of the Russian Federation].

Incidence and prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) are analysed for the period from 1980 to 2004. They are shown to increase 5 and 6-fold respectively in the north-western region of Russia. Prevalence of AF in men increased 10-fold and in women 4-fold.

[Genetic polymorphism and risk of arterial thrombosis in patients with atrial fibrillation].

This study revealed the importance of 6 genetic determinants (accounting for predisposition to thrombophilia) as risk factors of thromboembolic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The occurrence of A-allele of FGB gene of patients with complicated form of AF was shown to be significantly higher compared with controls. Carriage of FGB-455A, grade II mitral regurgitation, and AF longer than 48 hours are assumed to be independent predictors of thromboembolic stroke.

[Maritime medical service as a means to preserve health in water transport workers].

The authors justify new views of maritime medical service as a science of work ecology for individuals engaged into high risk occupations. The article describes unfavorable factors experienced by seamen during long voyages, presents analysis of maritime medicine state in Russia and outlines prospects for development of such medical branch.

[Exercise in outpatient complex rehabilitation and secondary prophylaxis in patients with ischemic heart disease after acute coronary events (a cooperative trial in Russia)].

Aim: To assess efficacy of early and long-term exercise in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) after acute coronary events (acute myocardial infarction--AMI, unstable angina--UA, coronary artery bypass grafting--CABG) in wide outpatient medical practice of Russia.

Material And Methods: Three to eight weeks after the acute coronary event (ACE) 373 patients from different clinics of RF regions were randomized into two groups: the study group (n = 188) and a control one (n = 185). Both groups received standard therapy, the study group performed also a special exercise program (moderate exercise for maximum 1 hour 3 times a week for a year).

[Psychosomatic correlations and autonomic regulation of systemic hemodynamics in peptic ulcer in people of the European North of the Russian Federation].

The examination of 71 patients with ulcer has established correlations between psychological status of the patients (personality and reactive anxiety, neurotism, type of personality response to the disease) and numerous clinical characteristics of the diseases. Features of vegetative regulation of systemic hemodynamics in ulcer northerners and correlations between vegetative tonicity and psychological status of the patients are characterized.

[Psychosomatic correlations and autonomic regulation of functions in peptic ulcer in inhabitants of the European North of the Russian Federation].

The study of 71 patients with ulcer disease has found correlations between psychological status (personality and reactive anxiety, neurotism, type of personality response to the disease) and many clinical symptoms of the disease. Autonomic regulation features in ulcer citizens of the European North, correlations between vegetative tone and psychological status of the patients are characterized.

[Specific features of ulcer disease in sailors of the North Sea basin].

The course of ulcer disease (UD) in sailors of the North seas was analysed and compared to that in non-sailors. UD in sailors runs with less pronounced subjective symptoms, manifests at younger age, is frequently accompanied by duodenal mucosa erosions and duodenogastric reflux. The greatest number of UD exacerbations was observed in the first month in sea and two months after getting home.

[Myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death in seamen of the north ship line].

Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is the leading cause of mortality, disability and posting from a ship among seamen. As shown by analysis of case records of 124 seamen who died suddenly of myocardial infarction, IHD lethality on board the ship is much higher than on land. The greatest number of myocardial infarctions and IHD deaths occur on sailing month 3 and 4, within month 1 after returning home.