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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant changes to daily life in Poland, with restrictions affecting various sectors, including entertainment, education, and travel. The pandemic's impact extended to intimate aspects of life. This study aimed to compare the sexual functioning of young adults in Poland before and during the pandemic, using the Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (CSFQ-14). Methods: The research involved an online survey with demographic questions, the CSFQ-14 for pre-pandemic sexual functioning, and modified CSFQ-14 questions for the pandemic period. Sexual dysfunction was determined using predefined cutoff scores. Results: Overall, the study found no significant difference in the sexual functioning of young Poles during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to before. However, there were gender-specific trends. Women reported enhanced pleasure, satisfaction, and orgasm during lockdown, while men faced challenges with erection and ejaculation. A higher proportion of women experienced overall sexual dysfunction compared to men, both before and during the pandemic. This research provides insights into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sexual lives of young Poles. While overall sexual functioning remained relatively stable, specific aspects varied by gender. Conclusions: The study emphasizes the need to consider demographic factors, such as age and gender, when assessing the effects of external stressors like a pandemic on sexual health. Further research is essential to fully grasp these complexities and their potential long-term consequences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The anatomically correct chordae tendineae originate from the apical part of the papillary muscles of the ventricles and attach to the corresponding free margins of the atrioventricular valves. Together with the papillary muscles, they contribute to the effective contraction of the ventricles, creating the so-called "annular-ventricular continuity". Aim of the research: This publication aimed to evaluate and analyse the impact of chordae tendineae pathology of the atrioventricular valves on the clinical presentation of a patient. Material and methods: A systematic review of the literature was performed in the PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases and according to the PRISMA guidelines (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses). Results and conclusions: This review allowed us to distinguish 6 groups of characteristic pathological lesions of chordae tendineae such as thickening, elongation, shortening, fibrosis, complete absence, or histopathological changes of the chordae tendineae. Most of the cases resulted from congenital underlying diseases, and treatment mainly consisted of surgical correction.. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]