Publications by authors named "M Bilinska"
Background: The direct impact of atherosclerotic lesions in coronary vessels on the occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients without a history of acute myocardial ischemia, previous myocardial infarction, or revascularization procedures remains largely unknown.
Aims: To assess the risk and predictors of new-onset AF in patients with coronary atherosclerosis confirmed by coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA).
Methods: We included consecutive patients referred for CCTA who had been observed and diagnosed with new-onset AF over 10 years.
Article Synopsis
- - Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder, and catheter ablation (CA) is a key treatment, but the 30-day death risk may be underestimated due to selection bias in previous studies.
- - This study reviewed a comprehensive dataset from Poland, analyzing 31,214 ablation procedures between 2012 and 2019, finding a low 30-day mortality rate of 0.1%, especially among older patients.
- - The results showed no significant difference in death risks between different types of ablation methods or first versus repeat procedures, suggesting CA is relatively safe except for older populations.
Background: In a population under 45 years of age, the predominant causes of sudden cardiac death (SCD) are inherited cardiac diseases. Determining the underlying cause may help identify relatives at risk and prevent further events but is more difficult if an autopsy has not been performed.
Aims: We aimed to assess the diagnostic value of clinical and genetic screening in relatives of young non-autopsied sudden unexplained death (SUD) victims.