Electrocardiography versus Echocardiography in Severe Aortic Stenosis with the Consideration of Coexistent Coronary Artery Disease.

Coexistent coronary artery disease (CAD) might influence the ability of electrocardiogram (ECG) to identify echocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy (ECHO-LVH) in patients with aortic stenosis (AS). We aimed to assess the relation between ECG-LVH (by the Sokolov-Lyon or Cornell criteria) and ECHO-LVH considering coexistent CAD. We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 74 patients (36 males) with severe AS who were hospitalized in the University Hospital in Cracow from 2021 to 2022.

Association of Hyperuricemia with Impaired Left Ventricular Systolic Function in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Preserved Kidney Function: Analysis of the POL-AF Registry Cohort.

Hyperuricemia is associated with the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure. However, coexisting chronic kidney disease and certain cardiovascular drugs make it difficult to determine whether hyperuricemia is a risk factor or merely a marker of pathology. We retrieved data from the Polish Atrial Fibrillation (POL-AF) registry, which included consecutive patients hospitalized with AF from January to December, 2019.

Hyperuricemia as a Marker of Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Results of the POL-AF Registry Study.

: Hyperuricemia is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including atrial fibrillation (AF). The prevalence of hyperuricemia and its clinical significance in patients with already diagnosed AF remain unexplored. : The Polish Atrial Fibrillation (POL-AF) registry includes consecutive patients with AF hospitalized in 10 Polish cardiology centers from January to December 2019.