Association between lung opacities and visceral fat in COVID-19 patients.

Purpose: To assess the relationship between the amount of the epigastric visceral fat area and the severity of pneumonia in the course of COVID-19 using chest computed tomography (CT) examinations.

Material And Methods: 177 patients (54 female), with COVID-19 infection were included. A routine chest CT was performed to assess the severity of pneumonia.

Predictors of Early Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Lead Dislodgement in the Elderly.

Introduction: One of the most frequent cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation complications is lead dislodgement, especially in the older adult population. Little evidence is available about the influence of frailty on the risk of lead dislodgment after CIED implantation procedures; thus, the evaluation of frailty could be relevant for the course and safety of the implantation procedure, especially among the elderly with cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to assess the risks and predictors of early lead dislodgement in the elderly population.

Determinants of Sleep Disorders and Occupational Burnout among Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: The aim of the study was to assess the determinants of the sleep disorders that occur among nurses working in a shift system by assessing the influence of sociodemographic factors, the impact of shift work, and the occurrence of occupational burnout. Methods: The study included 300 nurses who work shifts in the Silesian Region (Poland). The research was conducted using standardized research tools: the Karolinska Sleepiness Scale (KSS), the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI).

Kinesiophobia in Elderly Polish Patients After Ischemic Stroke, Including Frailty Syndrome.

Introduction: In patients after stroke, the relationship between the occurrence of kinesiophobia and the accompanying frailty syndrome, as well as the acceptance of the disease and the level of mood, has not been recognized so far. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of kinesiophobia in elderly Polish people after ischemic stroke, including the frailty syndrome and the associations between the prevalence of kinesiophobia and feelings of anxiety and degree of the illness acceptance.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was used to achieve the study objectives.

New Method of Cardiac Lead Evaluation Using Chest Radiography.

: There is currently no method that can be used for a precise evaluation of pacemaker leads using X-ray images, which could be a valuable add-on in the follow-up of patients. The aim of this paper was to create a simple method to measure selected points and lines using the chest radiography of patients with cardiac pacemakers. : The study included 99 patients after permanent pacemaker implantation (72.

Coronary Sinus Diameter as a Potential Marker of Right Ventricle Impairment.

Unlabelled: The aim of this study was to assess the influence of the parameters of the coronary sinus (CS) on the parameters that describe the function of the right ventricle (RV), which were calculated using cardiac computed tomography.

Methods: A CT scan of the heart was performed on 150 patients due to suspicion of coronary artery disease using a Siemens Somatom Force (2 × 192 × 0.6) and a syngo.

Can Frailty Be a Predictor of ICD Shock after the Implantation of a Cardioverter Defibrillator in Elderly Patients?

Introduction: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of frailty among elderly patients who had an implanted cardioverter defibrillator, as well as the influence of frailty on the main endpoints during the follow-up.

Methods: The study included 103 patients > 60 years of age (85M, aged 71.56-8.

Impact of the Introduction of Accreditation Standards on the Satisfaction of Patients in Cardiology Departments.

Background: It can be presumed that introducing accreditation standards and obtaining national accreditation by a hospital should translate into increased patient satisfaction. The aim was to analyze the impact of introducing accreditation standards on patient satisfaction in cardiology departments.

Methods: 1080 patients, who were hospitalized in four cardiological wards (W1-W4) between 2009-2015, were asked to complete a 22-item questionnaire that assessed the level of their satisfaction with their medical care.

The influence of frailty syndrome on quality of life in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes.

Introduction: There have been no comprehensive studies that assess the impact of frailty syndrome on quality of life (QoL) of patients with diagnosed type 2 diabetes. The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of frailty syndrome on QoL and depression symptoms of patients with type 2 diabetes.

Methods: The study included 148 consecutive patients (aged ≥ 60y).

Temporal changes of the diameter of the coronary sinus during the cardiac cycle.

Introduction: Currently, there are no studies that analyse the changes in the cardiac venous system that are dependent on the phase (RR interval) of reconstruction. The aim of the study was to assess the size of the coronary sinus at two measurement sites depending on the phase of the heart cycle.

Methods: Fifty patients were included.

The impact of cardiac pacemaker implantation on male sexual function.

Background: The possibility of sexual functioning is an important aspect of human life, and sexual disorders have a negative impact on the quality of life and well-being. The aim of the study was to assess the sexuality and occurrence of sexual dysfunction within 6 months after pacemaker implantation.

Methods And Results: The study sample was a group of 80 patients with heart rhythm disorders who had been qualified for cardiac pacemaker implantation.

Modified Frailty as a Novel Factor in Predicting the Maintenance of the Sinus Rhythm After Electrical Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation in the Elderly Population.

Introduction: Frailty is a common geriatric syndrome that causes an elevated risk of catastrophic declines in the health and function among older adults - we hypothesized that frailty may be related to the maintenance of sinus rhythm after cardioversion.

Methods: The study sample was a group of 199 consecutive patients over 60 (average age 71.41 ± 6.

Crosscultural adaptation and reliability testing of the Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Concerns questionnaire to optimize the care of Polish patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.

Background: Implantable cardioverter‑defibrillator (ICD) placement has now become a standard procedure in patients with ventricular arrhythmias. The primary task of an ICD is to recognize and immediately interrupt life‑threatening ventricular arrhythmia via an intracardiac electrical discharge, known as a shock.

Aims: The aim of this study was to adapt and test the reliability of the Polish version of the Implantable Cardioverter‑Defibrillator Concerns (ICDC) questionnaire, an instrument used to determine the concerns of patients with ICDs.

Factors that affect the assessment of the quality of life of rheumatoid arthritis patients depending on the prevalence of frailty syndrome.

Unlabelled: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has a large and varied impact on the quality of life as associated with patient health including both physical and mental well-being. The aim of the study was to assess the factors that affect the assessment of the quality of life of RA patients depending on the prevalence of frailty syndrome.

Material And Methods: The study involved 106 patients with RA (82 women; mean age 65.

Factors that influence marital satisfaction in men with a heart rhythm disorders.

Background: A diagnosis of a cardiac arrhythmia can affect marital relations and diminish libido and satisfaction with a patient's sex life. The aim of the study was to assess the factors that affect marital satisfaction in men with an arrhythmias who had qualified for cardiac pacemaker implantation.

Methods: The study included 103 men (aged 58.

Presence of the Vieussens valve on cardiac computed tomography.

Background: The Vieussens valve is a venous valve often found between the coronary sinus ostium and the great cardiac vein.

Aims: This study aimed to analyze the Vieussens valve in vivo using cardiac computed tomography (CT).

Methods: A total of 325 patients (120 women; mean [SD] age, 58 [11] years) were included into the study.

The Relationship between Frailty Syndrome and Concerns about an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.

Unlabelled: Frailty syndrome may cause cognitive decline and increased sensitivity to stressors. This can result in an increased incidence of anxiety and depression, and thus, concerns about life with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). The aim of the study was to assess the impact of frailty syndrome on the increase in the number of device-related concerns after the implantation of an ICD.

Usefulness of the Coronary Artery Calcium Score in Predicting Subsequent Coronary Interventions-A Ten-Year Single-Center Perspective.

There is no consensus as to whether the Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CACS) results can affect the therapeutic approach that is selected for coronary artery disease. The aim of this study was to follow patients' management over a period of ten years after application of the CACS. : The research was conducted as a prospective, single-center, long-distance study.

Pol-CDRIE registry - 1-year observational data on patients hospitalized due to cardiac device-related infective endocarditis in Polish referential cardiology centres.

Background: The rate of cardiac device-related infective endocarditis (CDRIE) is increasing worldwide, but no detailed data are available for Poland.

Aims: We aimed to evaluate clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic data of patients hospitalized due to CDRIE in 22 Polish referential cardiology centers from May 1, 2016 to May 1, 2017.

Methods: Participating cardiology departments were asked to fill in a questionnaire that included data on the number of hospitalized patients, number and types of implanted cardiac electrotherapy devices, and number of infective endocarditis cases.

Attitude towards sexuality and sexual behaviors among men with heart rhythm disorders.

Aim: Symptoms of cardiac arrhythmias and the perception of the implantation of a cardiac pacemaker can negatively affect mental health including sexuality and sexual behaviors. The aim of this study was to assess the attitude towards sexuality and sexual behaviors among men with cardiac arrhythmias.

Methods: The study included 80 men (aged 58.

Modified frailty as a novel factor in predicting the response to cardiac resynchronization in the elderly population.

Background: The response to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an important element of the treatment of advanced heart failure, especially in the geriatric population. The aim of the study was to examine the impact of frailty syndrome on the response to treatment with CRT.

Methods: Two hundred and forty-six patients of 60 years or older (aged 73.