Titin-Related Dilated Cardiomyopathy: The Clinical Trajectory and the Role of Circulating Biomarkers in the Clinical Assessment.

Titin truncating variants (tv) are known as the leading cause of inherited dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Nevertheless, it is unclear whether circulating cardiac biomarkers are helpful in detection and risk assessment. We sought to assess 1) early indicators of cardiotitinopathy including the serum biomarkers high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in clinically stable patients, and 2) predictors of outcome among tv carriers.

Involvement in Health Behavior After Heart Transplantation: The Role of Personal Resources and Health Status. Single-Center Observational Study.

Heart transplantation affects all spheres of the patients' functioning - their physical well-being and coping with everyday situations, as well as their identity and social functioning. Its long-term effects depend on the effective cooperation with the transplant team. Post-transplant patients are expected to be committed to adherence to recommendations.

Current applications and outcomes of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation based on 6 years of experience: risk factors for in‑hospital mortality.

Introduction: Data regarding venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) as a temporary circulatory support in cardiogenic shock (CS) for Central Europe are scarce.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to disclose indications, in-hospital, and long-term (1-year) mortality along with risk factors.

Patients And Methods: The study is a retrospective investigation of patients who underwent VA ECMO for CS at a cardiosurgical tertiary center, from January 2013 to June 2018.