[Asymptomatic left ventricular myxoma located on the chordae tendinae - a case report]. / Bezobjawowy sluzak lewej komory wychodzacy z nici sciegnistej - opis przypadku.

A rare case of left ventricular myxoma in a 55-year-old woman, located on the chordae tendinae of posteromedial papillary muscle, is presented. The tumor was visualised by the transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography examination. The woman was selected for surgery. The left ventricular tumor was completely resected via left atrium and diagnosed histologically as myxoma.

[Periannular leak after mitral annuloplasty - two case reports]. / Przeciek okolopierscieniowy po plastyce zastawki mitralnej - opis dwóch przypadków.

Mitral valve annuloplasty is frequently performed because of favourable postoperative quality of life, and improved cardiac function. The Carpentier-Edwards mitral annuloplasty ring is implanted to correct annular dilatation, improve cooptation of the valve leaflets and prevent further annular dilatation. We present two cases of mitral annuloplasty complication in the form ring detachment leading to haemolytic anaemia in the first case.

[Severe mixed prosthetic double-discs mitral valve dysfunction due to thrombosis - a case report]. / Ciezka zlozona dysfunkcja dwudyskowej protezy mechanicznej w lewym ujsciu zylnym w przebiegu zakrzepicy - opis przypadku.

We reported a rare case of acute thrombosis of mechanical mitral prosthesis. A 58-year-old man underwent mitral valve replacement using St. Jude Medical mechanical valve prosthesis because of rheumatic heart disease 3 years ago. On admission he presented symptoms and signs of heart failure (NYHA class IV). Transthoracic transesophageal echocardiogram revealed mixed prosthetic mitral valve dysfunction. Disturbances of discs movements caused by thrombosis were observed. After unsuccessful thrombolytic treatment patient underwent biological mitral valve replacement.

[Giant left ventricular postinfarction pseudoaneurysm - an echocardiographic case report]. / Olbrzymi pozawalowy tetniak rzekomy lewej komory - opis przypadku.

We present a rare case of a 71-year-old man who had myocardial infarction 9 years ago. Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography revealed presence of a large pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricular (LV) apex and anterior wall with thrombus. The diagnosis of LV pseudoaneurysm was confirmed by electrocardiography - gated multidetector computed tomography. The patient did not consent for surgery and remained on pharmacological treatment.