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  1. Article: Adenoviral vector-based COVID-19 vaccines-associated cerebral venous sinus thromboses: Are those adverse events related to the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps?

    Simka, Marian

    Vacunas

    2022  Volume 23, Page(s) S64–S67

    Abstract: In March and April 2021 several countries temporarily suspended vaccinations with adenoviral vector-based COVID-19 vaccines. Concerns of national regulators particularly regarded very rare cases of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis after immunization with ...

    Abstract In March and April 2021 several countries temporarily suspended vaccinations with adenoviral vector-based COVID-19 vaccines. Concerns of national regulators particularly regarded very rare cases of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis after immunization with this type of vaccine. Until now, these adverse events were interpreted as standard hypercoagulable events, but their clinical characteristics suggest that they may actually represent unique thrombotic disorders referred to as immunothrombosis. In this paper it is speculated that it is possible that immunothrombosis after this type of vaccine results from formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in veins affected by stagnant blood flow. Such a stasis occurs in individuals with anatomical variants of cerebral venous outflow, which may explain why these events are primarily seen in the cerebral veins. It has already been found that SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can evoke release of NETs. There is also a question if thrombotic events after adenoviral vector-based COVID-19 vaccines could be avoided. These vaccines will still be needed to curb COVID-19 worldwide, since they do not require transportation and storage at very low temperatures. Perhaps, vaccinations with these vaccines should be performed in combination with prophylactic administration of dipyridamole, which is an inexpensive pharmaceutical agent reducing the release of NETs.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-26
    Publishing country Spain
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 1576-9887
    ISSN 1576-9887
    DOI 10.1016/j.vacun.2021.12.002
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  2. Article ; Online: Is digital necrosis in COVID-19 caused by neutrophil extracellular traps: Potential therapeutic strategies.

    Simka, Marian

    Medical hypotheses

    2021  Volume 156, Page(s) 110684

    Abstract: Some of the COVID-19 patients present with ischemic lesions of their finger and toes. Standard anticoagulant therapy is usually unsuccessful for the treatment of this unique presentation of COVID-19. In this review current evidence is presented, which ... ...

    Abstract Some of the COVID-19 patients present with ischemic lesions of their finger and toes. Standard anticoagulant therapy is usually unsuccessful for the treatment of this unique presentation of COVID-19. In this review current evidence is presented, which supports the hypothesis that these necrotic lesions are primarily related to the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps is blood vessels. Also, currently available and potential pharmacological methods of the management of this unique thrombotic complication are discussed. Drugs that possibly could be used in COVID-19 patients suffering from acute ischemia of distal parts of the extremities particularly comprise DNase I and DNase1L3, which could directly dissolve these extracellular webs that are mostly composed of DNA. However, at the moment, none of these enzymes are registered for an intravascular administration in humans. Lactoferrin and dipyridamole are other pharmaceutical agents that could potentially be used for the treatment of neutrophil extracellular traps-evoked digital ischemia. These agents exhibit prophylactic activity against excessive formation of these extracellular structures. Such an experimental treatment should probably be accompanied by standard antithrombotic management with heparin. Open-label and then randomized trials are needed to confirm feasibility, safety and efficacy of the above-suggested management of critically ill COVID-19 patients.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Extracellular Traps ; Humans ; Necrosis ; Neutrophils ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Thrombosis/drug therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-09-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 193145-3
    ISSN 1532-2777 ; 0306-9877
    ISSN (online) 1532-2777
    ISSN 0306-9877
    DOI 10.1016/j.mehy.2021.110684
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  3. Article: An overview of randomized controlled trials on endovascular treatment for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency in multiple sclerosis patients. Eine Übersicht randomisierter Studien zur endovaskulären Behandlung der chronischen zerebrospinalen Veneninsuffizienz bei Patienten mit multipler Sklerose

    Simka, Marian

    Phlebologie

    2021  Volume 50, Issue 1, Page(s) 76

    Language German
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 1064077-0
    ISSN 0939-978X
    Database Current Contents Medicine

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  4. Article ; Online: Revascularization technique with use of lithotripsy of intracranial calcified critical stenosis of the internal carotid artery.

    Latacz, Paweł / Kwiecień, Krzysztof / Simka, Marian

    Kardiologia polska

    2023  Volume 81, Issue 12, Page(s) 1304–1305

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Constriction, Pathologic ; Carotid Artery, Internal/diagnostic imaging ; Carotid Artery, Internal/surgery ; Carotid Stenosis/diagnostic imaging ; Carotid Stenosis/surgery ; Vascular Surgical Procedures ; Lithotripsy ; Stents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-24
    Publishing country Poland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 411492-9
    ISSN 1897-4279 ; 0022-9032
    ISSN (online) 1897-4279
    ISSN 0022-9032
    DOI 10.33963/v.kp.97960
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  5. Article: An overview of randomized controlled trials on endovascular treatment for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency in multiple sclerosis patients

    Simka, Marian

    Phlebologie

    2020  Volume 50, Issue 01, Page(s) 76–80

    Abstract: About ten years ago it was hoped that venous angioplasty for abnormal veins, primarily the internal jugular veins, will be a much awaited treatment for multiple sclerosis. Yet, a majority of randomized clinical trials on endovascular treatment for ... ...

    Abstract About ten years ago it was hoped that venous angioplasty for abnormal veins, primarily the internal jugular veins, will be a much awaited treatment for multiple sclerosis. Yet, a majority of randomized clinical trials on endovascular treatment for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency did not reveal clinical efficacy of these procedures in multiple sclerosis patients. Still, a detailed analysis of these trials suggests that they were poorly designed, underpowered and endovascular techniques used were often far from being optimal. Nonetheless, even considering weak points of these trials, it can be concluded that venous angioplasty should not be used as a routine treatment modality in multiple sclerosis patients. Still, a possibility that some patients may benefit from endovascular treatment cannot be ruled out. This may concern patients at early stage of the disease and presenting with lesions that can easily be managed with balloon angioplasty. Therefore, we need more studies evaluating clinical efficacy of venous angioplasty in selected subgroups of multiple sclerosis patients. Importantly, it has already been demonstrated that venous angioplasty in multiple sclerosis patients is a safe procedure. Thus, also from an ethical point of view, such trials seem justifiable.
    Keywords chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency ; internal jugular vein ; multiple sclerosis ; randomized clinical trial ; chronische zerebrospinale Veneninsuffizienz ; V. jugularis interna ; multiple Sklerose ; venöse Angioplastie
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-04-09
    Publisher Georg Thieme Verlag KG
    Publishing place Stuttgart ; New York
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2031316-0
    ISSN 2567-5826 ; 0939-978X
    ISSN (online) 2567-5826
    ISSN 0939-978X
    DOI 10.1055/a-1061-3205
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  6. Article ; Online: Complex multistage endovascular repair of dissection of the arch, thoracic, and abdominal aorta in a pediatric patient.

    Latacz, Paweł / Popiela, Tadeusz / Simka, Marian / Szeliga, Judyta / Góreczny, Sebastian

    Kardiologia polska

    2023  Volume 82, Issue 1, Page(s) 111–112

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Child ; Aorta, Abdominal/diagnostic imaging ; Aorta, Abdominal/surgery ; Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/surgery ; Blood Vessel Prosthesis ; Endovascular Procedures ; Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation ; Treatment Outcome ; Stents ; Aorta, Thoracic/diagnostic imaging ; Aorta, Thoracic/surgery ; Retrospective Studies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-04
    Publishing country Poland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 411492-9
    ISSN 1897-4279 ; 0022-9032
    ISSN (online) 1897-4279
    ISSN 0022-9032
    DOI 10.33963/KP.a2023.0173
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  7. Article ; Online: Numerical modeling of blood flow in the internal jugular vein with the use of computational fluid mechanics software.

    Simka, Marian / Latacz, Paweł

    Phlebology

    2021  Volume 36, Issue 7, Page(s) 541–548

    Abstract: Objectives: To determine the site and nature of altered hemodynamics in pathological internal jugular veins.: Method: With the use of computational fluid mechanics software we simulated blood flow in 3 D models of the internal jugular veins that ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: To determine the site and nature of altered hemodynamics in pathological internal jugular veins.
    Method: With the use of computational fluid mechanics software we simulated blood flow in 3 D models of the internal jugular veins that exhibited different morphologies, including nozzle-like strictures in their upper parts and valves in the lower parts.
    Results: In a majority of models with nozzle-like strictures, especially those positioned asymmetrically, abnormal flow pattern was revealed, with significant flow separation and regions with reversed flow. Abnormal valves had no significant impact on flow in a case of already altered flow evoked by stricture in upper part of the vein.
    Conclusions: In our jugular model, cranially-located stenoses, which in clinical practice are primarily caused by external compression, cause more significant outflow impact respect to endoluminal defects and pathological valves located more caudally.
    MeSH term(s) Brachiocephalic Veins ; Constriction, Pathologic ; Hemodynamics ; Humans ; Jugular Veins ; Regional Blood Flow ; Software
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 645172-x
    ISSN 1758-1125 ; 0268-3555
    ISSN (online) 1758-1125
    ISSN 0268-3555
    DOI 10.1177/0268355521996087
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  8. Article: Safety and Efficacy of Low-Dose Eptifibatide for Tandem Occlusions in Acute Ischemic Stroke.

    Latacz, Paweł / Popiela, Tadeusz / Brzegowy, Paweł / Lasocha, Bartłomiej / Kwiecień, Krzysztof / Simka, Marian

    Neurology international

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 1, Page(s) 253–262

    Abstract: Objectives: The optimal treatment strategy for ischemic stroke in patients presenting with tandem occlusions of the internal carotid artery remains controversial. Several studies have demonstrated better clinical outcomes after eptifibatide, which is a ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: The optimal treatment strategy for ischemic stroke in patients presenting with tandem occlusions of the internal carotid artery remains controversial. Several studies have demonstrated better clinical outcomes after eptifibatide, which is a short half-life antiplatelet agent. This retrospective analysis focused on the safety and efficacy of low-dose eptifibatide administration in stroke patients with tandem lesions.
    Methods: We evaluated the results of endovascular treatment in 148 stroke patients with tandem lesions. Patients in whom balloon angioplasty alone resulted in satisfactory cerebral flow did not receive eptifibatide (33 patients); others received this drug together with stent implantation (115 patients). Eptifibatide was given as an intravenous bolus of 180 μg/kg and then in a modified low dose of 1 μg/kg/min for 24 hours.
    Results: There were no statistically significant differences between both groups regarding 30-day mortality, frequency of thrombotic events, or hemorrhagic complications. An analysis of clinical status at 30-day follow-up revealed that the administration of eptifibatide was associated with a statistically significant better outcome: a higher rate of either no neurological symptoms or only mild symptoms (4 NIHSS points maximally).
    Conclusions: The administration of eptifibatide in stroke patients presenting with tandem lesions is relatively safe. Moreover, treatment with this drug can improve clinical outcomes in these challenging patients.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-09
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2514727-4
    ISSN 2035-8377 ; 2035-8385
    ISSN (online) 2035-8377
    ISSN 2035-8385
    DOI 10.3390/neurolint16010017
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  9. Article: Results of Numerical Modeling of Blood Flow in the Internal Jugular Vein Exhibiting Different Types of Strictures.

    Rashid, Anas / Iqrar, Syed Atif / Rashid, Aiman / Simka, Marian

    Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 12, Issue 11

    Abstract: The clinical relevance of nozzle-like strictures in upper parts of the internal jugular veins remains unclear. This study was aimed at understanding flow disturbances caused by such stenoses. Computational fluid dynamics software, COMSOL Multiphysics, ... ...

    Abstract The clinical relevance of nozzle-like strictures in upper parts of the internal jugular veins remains unclear. This study was aimed at understanding flow disturbances caused by such stenoses. Computational fluid dynamics software, COMSOL Multiphysics, was used. Two-dimensional computational domain involved stenosis at the beginning of modeled veins, and a flexible valve downstream. The material of the venous valve was considered to be hyperelastic. In the vein models with symmetric 2-leaflets valve without upstream stenosis or with minor 30% stenosis, the flow was undisturbed. In the case of major 60% and 75% upstream stenosis, centerline velocity was positioned asymmetrically, and areas of reverse flow and flow separation developed. In the 2-leaflet models with major stenosis, vortices evoking flow asymmetry were present for the entire course of the model, while the valve leaflets were distorted by asymmetric flow. Our computational fluid dynamics modeling suggests that an impaired outflow from the brain through the internal jugular veins is likely to be primarily caused by pathological strictures in their upper parts. In addition, the jugular valve pathology can be exacerbated by strictures located in the upper segments of these veins.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-18
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662336-5
    ISSN 2075-4418
    ISSN 2075-4418
    DOI 10.3390/diagnostics12112862
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  10. Article ; Online: Potential Involvement of Impaired Venous Outflow from the Brain in Neurodegeneration: Lessons Learned from the Research on Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency.

    Simka, Marian / Skuła, Marcin

    Reviews on recent clinical trials

    2019  Volume 14, Issue 4, Page(s) 235–236

    Abstract: About 10 years ago, the so-called chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency syndrome was discovered. This clinical entity, which is associated with extracranial venous abnormalities that impair venous outflow from the brain, was initially found ... ...

    Abstract About 10 years ago, the so-called chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency syndrome was discovered. This clinical entity, which is associated with extracranial venous abnormalities that impair venous outflow from the brain, was initially found exclusively in multiple sclerosis patients. Currently, we know that such venous lesions can also be revealed in other neurological pathologies, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Although direct causative role of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency in these neurological diseases still remains elusive, in this paper, we suggest that perhaps an abnormal venous drainage of the brain affects functioning of the glymphatic system, which in turn results in the accumulation of pathological proteins in the cerebral tissue (such as β-synuclein, β-amyloid and α-synuclein) and triggers the venous outflow from the cranial cavity and circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid in the settings of neurodegenerative disease.
    MeSH term(s) Brain/blood supply ; Cerebrovascular Circulation/physiology ; Chronic Disease ; Humans ; Jugular Veins/physiopathology ; Neurodegenerative Diseases/physiopathology ; Regional Blood Flow/physiology ; Venous Insufficiency/physiopathology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-11-05
    Publishing country United Arab Emirates
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2251879-4
    ISSN 1876-1038 ; 1574-8871
    ISSN (online) 1876-1038
    ISSN 1574-8871
    DOI 10.2174/157488711404191016122006
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