Program I Międzynarodowej Konferencji Centrum Chorób Rzadkich Układu Krążenia
I International Conference on Rare Cardiovascular Diseases 18 – 19 October 2012, Krakow, Poland Venue: John Paul II Hospital in Krakow Organizer: Centre for Rare Cardiovascular Diseases in John Paul II Hospital in Krakow DAY 1 THURSDAY, 18 October 2012 15.30-17.00 Session I (in Polish) Choroby rzadkie układu krążenia w Polsce Rare cardiovascular Diseases in Poland Prowadzenie (Moderators): Tomasz Grodzicki, Piotr Podolec Wystąpienia (Addresses): Krzysztof Chlebus – Podsekretarz Stanu w Ministerstwie Zdrowia Marek Sowa – Marszałek Województwa Małopolskiego Jerzy Sadowski …
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(IV-4D) Patient with PFO and thrombophilia after ischemic stroke and massive pulmonary thromboembo-lism Komar M. MD, PhD, Prof. Podolec P. MD, PhD, Prof. Przewłocki T. MD, PhD, Stępniewski J. MD
Keywords: PFO, thrombophilia, ischemic stroke, pulmonary thromboembo-lism Background Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a congenital cardiac lesion that frequently persists into adulthood. Although most patients with a PFO are asymptomatic, a variety of clinical manifestations may be associated with PFO, most importantly cryptogenic stroke. The prevalence of PFO is higher in patients with cryptogenic stroke, particularly those under age 55 years in whom PFO is more likely to play a causal role. Approximately 40 percent of ischemic strokes in adults …
(IV-5B.1) Patient after Fontan operation Mroczek E. MD, PhD, Podolec J. MD, Kusa J. MD, PhD
Keywords: Fontan operation Background Tricuspid atresia accounts for about 0.7% of all congenital heart diseases. The tricuspid valve is absent, and there is no anatomic connection and direct communication between the right atrium and the right ventricle. Case description This 27-year-old female after Fontan operation is presented. The patient was born at term but was cyanotic. Diagnosis was made of tricuspid atresia with atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD). At age of 3.5 years a Fontan circulation …