[Fibrinolysis parameters: plasmin-alpha2 antiplasmin complexes (PAP) and D-dimers in acute coronary syndromes without ST segment elevation].

The aim of the paper was to determine concentrations of plasmin-alpha2 antiplasmin complexes (PAP) and D-dimers in blood of patients suffering from acute coronary syndromes without ST segment elevation. 78 patients, including 37 females and 41 males, aged 41-79 years (mean age 63.2) were included in the study.

[Cardiac tamponade as a cause for exploratory laparatomy - a case report].

We present a case of 39-year-old male with symptomatic cardiac tamponade due to neoplastic disease. Because of abdominal symptoms the patient was diagnosed as having acute abdomen and underwent exploratory laparatomy which revealed enlarged liver and ascites. Correct diagnosis was established later by echocardiography and effective pericardiocentesis was performed.

Antibodies to Chlamydia pneumoniae and haemostatic factors in acute coronary syndrome without ST segment elevation.

Background: Various chronic infections, including Chlamydia pneumoniae (C. pneumoniae), are regarded as one of the possible factors which initiates, progresses and exacerbates atherosclerotic process. The relationship between C.

[E selectin of blood in patients with unstable angina pectoris].

Adhesive molecules released from cellular surface, detected in body blood and liquids were determined as soluble or circulatory. In immunologically inflammatory process resulting from endothelium damage E-selectin is undoubtedly involved. The aim of this investigation was the concentration assessment of soluble E-selectin in blood serum in patients suffering from unstable angina pectoris.