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Applicability of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, 2019) Wołoszyn, Filip; Pańczyszyn-Trzewik, Patrycja; Ziajor, Seweryn; Misygar, Aleksandra; Bednarski, Artur; Kwiatkowski, Oskar; Sowa-Kućma, Magdalena
Introduction. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) test is a test that allows an integrated response to the physical effort of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, nervous system, skeletal muscles and metabolism. The growing awareness of better correlation between health condition and exercise tolerance than with resting measurements is the key importance. The range of clinical applications is expanding to assess impairment of physical capacity with an unclear cause and to objectively determine functional capacity. Aim. The aim of this review was to discuss the applicability of cardiopulmonary exercise test in diverse branches of clinical and non-clinical use. Material and methods. This review was performed according to latest literature. We mainly searched PubMed and Google Scholar to look for previous cases of CPET applicability. Results. CPET has a very wide range of applications for the diagnosis of physical productivity as seen through athletes and amateurs in their own right. This medical diagnostic practice allows us to map out the inconsistencies the blood, respiratory and bone systems/structures. Conclusion. Cardiopulmonary exercise test is a safe method of different disease assessment. It can be use in various cases, to rate reaction of an organism to physical effort.
Unmasking the nature of granulomatosis with polyangiitis – a diagnostic odyssey revealed through a compelling case report
(Publishing Office of the University of Rzeszow, 2024-06) Sajdak, Piotr; Krużel, Aleksandra; Stodolak, Marcel; Bednarski, Artur; Ziajor, Seweryn; Turski, Mikołaj; Żurowska, Klaudia; Kłos, Kamil; Tomasik, Justyna; Dębik, Marika; Szydłowski, Łukasz
Introduction and aim. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly known as Wegener’s granulomatosis, presents a formidable challenge in the realm of autoimmune diseases. Granulomatosis, characterized by vasculitis and granuloma formation, exhibits diverse clinical manifestations. The rarity of GPA is evident, with an estimated incidence between 0.4 and 11.9 cases per 1 million person-years. The aim of this report is to show the complex diagnostic challenges inherent in GPA, demonstrating the diagnostic process from initial symptoms. Description of the case. This case report unfolds the diagnostic journey of a 52-year-old Caucasian male. The presented case, initially suspected as a respiratory infection, led to a comprehensive investigation owing to persistent symptoms, abnormal blood counts, and elevated inflammatory markers. This narrative aims to depict the patient’s diagnostic journey. Key diagnostic tools include ANCA testing, imaging studies, and tissue biopsy. Pulmonary nodules, lymphangitic changes, and renal involvement culminating in a GPA diagnosis confirmed by positive ANCA and anti-PR3 antibodies. The successful management of this case involved a tailored therapeutic regimen, including cyclophosphamide and methylprednisolone, addressing both vasculitic and renal components. Conclusion. This case contributes to the understanding of atypical presentations of GPA, emphasizing the importance of a holistic and dynamic diagnostic approach.