[Heart rhythm disorders in mitral valve prolapse syndrome and their treatment].

Sixty-three patients with the mitral prolapse (MP) syndrome and a variety of heart rhythm disorders were studied. Diagnostic signs of MP and arrhythmias associated with this conditions are discussed. The most common heart rhythm and conductivity disorders encountered were ventricular extrasystoles (in 27 patients) and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (in 13).

[Calcinosis of the mitral valve ring: echocardiography and clinical data].

The clinical and echocardiographic picture of calcinosis of the mitral valve ring is described in 40 patients (mostly females of advanced age). Echocardiographic correlates and auscultatory manifestations of mitral calcinosis are analysed. Differential diagnosis against valvular heart defects is presented.

[Trial of the clinical use of Ritmilen].

The clinical analysis of the rhythmilene efficacy was performed in 247 patients receiving the drug for various arrhythmias. Due to its anticholinergic properties rhythmilene somewhat increased the sinus rhythm and improved atrioventricular conduction. These properties of the drug often caused urination retention, largely in males over 55 years.

[Treatment of paroxysmal forms of auricular fibrillation and atrial flutter in a cardiological hospital].

The results of treatment of paroxysmal forms of atrial fibrillation and flutter are analysed in a group of 503 patients with attacks lasting up to 3 weeks. The sinus rhythm was restored in 84.7% of patients, in only 3% of cases was electro-impulse therapy resorted to.