Publications by authors named "L Ziolkowska"
Article Synopsis
- Genetic testing (GT) is crucial for diagnosing and managing cardiovascular diseases, as it helps predict outcomes, guide therapy, and prevent sudden cardiac death.
- The position statement highlights the lack of GT availability in Poland, discussing its relevance for patients and their families, and proposing specific recommendations for improving access and practices.
- The article emphasizes the need for legal reforms and better integration of cardiologists and clinical geneticists in GT processes to ensure patient rights and effective counseling.
Article Synopsis
- Genetic testing (GT) is vital in diagnosing and managing cardiovascular diseases, helping predict outcomes and preventing sudden cardiac death.
- The document highlights the current lack of GT availability in Poland and aims to improve access and practice, while also addressing the genetic basis of various cardiovascular conditions.
- Recommendations are provided for GT implementation, taking into account patient rights, legal regulations, and the roles of cardiologists and geneticists in care and counseling.
Cardiomyopathies in children and adolescents: aetiology, management, and outcomes in the European Society of Cardiology EURObservational Research Programme Cardiomyopathy and Myocarditis Registry.
Juan Pablo Kaski Gabrielle Norrish Juan Ramon Gimeno Blanes Philippe Charron Perry Elliott Lidia Ziolkowska
Eur Heart J
April 2024
Background And Aims: Childhood-onset cardiomyopathies are rare and poorly characterized. This study examined the baseline characteristics and 1-year follow-up of children with cardiomyopathy in the first European Cardiomyopathy Registry.
Methods: Prospective data were collected on individuals aged 1-<18 years enrolled in the European Society of Cardiology EURObservational Research Programme Cardiomyopathy and Myocarditis long-term registry (June 2014-December 2016).
Indications and management of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy in childhood hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: A position statement from the AEPC Working Group on Basic Science, Genetics and Myocardial Disease and the AEPC Working Group on Cardiac Dysrhythmias and Electrophysiology - ERRATUM.
Juan Pablo Kaski Janneke A E Kammeraad Nico A Blom Juha-Matti Happonen Jan Janousek Lidia Ziolkowska
Cardiol Young
February 2024