Publications by authors named "Patrycja Furczynska"
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- * It involved 139 patients over 65, focusing on their clinical and echocardiographic data, with a screening diagnosis of dementia based on specific cognitive test results.
- * Findings showed that older age and a specific measure (RWT) related to heart structure were independently linked to a higher likelihood of dementia, but RWT was only moderately effective for prediction.
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- * Common complications include cardiogenic shock and serious mechanical issues like ventricular ruptures, which contribute to high mortality rates in MI patients.
- * The review highlights current treatment strategies, identifies evidence gaps, and suggests that future management of complicated MI should focus on personalized approaches based on understanding the underlying biological mechanisms.
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- Heart failure (HF) has been identified as a potential risk factor for dementia, and this study aimed to understand its impact on patients who've experienced HF decompensation and whether dementia screening could predict poor outcomes.
- A total of 142 hospitalized patients were screened for dementia and followed for an average of 55 months, revealing that 26% of them had significant symptoms of dementia, identified through the ALFI-MMSE scale.
- Results showed that those with dementia (SDD) had a higher rate of rehospitalization for HF (48.7% vs. 28.6%) and independent risk factors for SDD included a history of stroke/transient ischemic attack, peripheral arterial disease, and lower kidney function.
Background: Heart failure (HF) is a life-threatening condition which affects up to 2% of contemporary populations. Generally, it is a chronic and progressive disease, however in many cases it can be prevented or treated. Nevertheless, effective control of this disease requires awareness of symptoms in the society.
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