Patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction: A sub-analysis from the 3-year Coordinated Myocardial Infarction Care Program (KOS-MI) registry.

Background: The Coordinated Care Program after Myocardial Infarction (KOS-MI) implemented in Poland has shown significant improvement in patient prognosis, ended in nationwide success, and got international attention. A similar program and methodology may be an attractive option for patients with heart failure (HF).

Aims: This study aimed to analyze whether a similarly structured program would also be beneficial for HF patients after myocardial infarction.

Long-term outcomes of the Coordinated Care Program in Patients after Myocardial Infarction (KOS-MI).

Background: The Coordinated Care in Myocardial Infarction Program (KOS-MI) was introduced to improve prognosis for patients after myocardial infarction (MI). The program includes complete revascularization followed by unrestricted access to rehabilitation, electrotherapy, and cardiac care.

Aim: This study aimed to assess major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) of patients enrolled in the KOS-MI at 3-year follow-up.

Actual status and future directions of cardiac telerehabilitation.

Telerehabilitation (TR) was developed to achieve the same results as would be achieved by the standard rehabilitation process and to overcome potential geographical barriers and staff deficiencies. This is especially relevant in periodic crisis situations, including the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Proper execution of TR strategy requires both well-educated staff and dedicated equipment.

Aborted myocardial infarction in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction treated with mechanical reperfusion.

Background: Aborted myocardial infarction (abMI) is a type of acute coronary syndrome in which patients treated with reperfusion avoid the great burden of necrosis. Yet, no definition of abMI in patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) has been proposed so far.

Aims: This study aimed to identify patients with abMI and compare them with the remaining patients with ST‑segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Comparison of long-term outcomes after directional versus rotational atherectomy in peripheral artery disease.

Introduction: The rate of atherectomy utilization in peripheral artery diseases (PAD) is growing. The two atherectomy devices available on the market and used most frequently are the directional and rotational ones. Nonetheless, there is a lack of direct comparison between these two types of atherectomy in PAD.

Clinical significance of mirror lesions in lower extremity arterial disease.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical relevance of bilateral peripheral arterial disease (PAD) patterns.

Background: No prior study has evaluated the clinical significance of symmetrical lesion patterns, particularly the coexistence of same-level significant plaques in both lower extremities ("mirror lesions").

Methods: We conducted a single-facility, primary data analysis involving 225 patients with symptomatic PAD.

Long term outcomes in diabetic patients treated with atherectomy for peripheral artery disease.

Background: The prevalence of diabetes has increased significantly in well-developed countries during the last decade and it continues to grow. Diabetes increases the risk of restenosis in patients treated percutaneously for peripheral artery disease. The present study sought to compare outcomes of atherectomy treatment in diabetic (DM) vs.

Evaluation of the level of depression among medical students from Poland, Portugal and Germany.

Background: Depression is a serious illness affecting health, family and professional life of many people of all sectors of society. It also concerns students, regardless of their geographical location. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a proper tool to brief check of the level of depression because it has high correlation with depression.