Mid-regional pro-adrenomedullin and lactate dehydrogenase as predictors of left ventricular remodeling in patients with myocardial infarction treated with percutaneous coronary intervention.

Introduction: The main impact of myocardial infarction (MI) is shifting from acute mortality to adverse remodeling, chronic left ventricular (LV) dysfunction, and heart failure.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess relationships between levels of circulating biomarkers and the function of LV after MI.

Patients And Methods: This was a prospective study of 80 patients with MI treated with percutaneous coronary intervention.

Mortality and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in patients treated with endovascular revascularization of the infra-inguinal lower limb arteries from retrograde access.

Background: In this trial, our objective was to evaluate the relationship between long-term clinical outcomes in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) treated with retrograde endovascular recanalization (ER) of chronic total occlusions (CTOs) regarding the infra-inguinal lower limb arteries and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Methods: A total of 834 consecutive subjects were enrolled in the study. The mean age was 67.

Direct Rapid Left Ventricular Wire Pacing during Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty.

Background: Rapid ventricular pacing is mandatory for optimal balloon positioning during aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) in patients with severe aortic stenosis. We aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of direct left ventricular (LV) guidewire pacing in comparison with regular pacing induced by temporary pacemaker (PM) placement in the right ventricle.

Methods: Direct rapid LV pacing was provided with a 0.

Gender differences and long-term clinical outcomes in patients with chronic total occlusions of infrainguinal lower limb arteries treated from retrograde access with peripheral vascular interventions.

Purpose: We sought to investigate gender-related differences in clinical outcomes after peripheral vascular interventions (PVIs) from retrograde access in patients with chronic total occlusions (CTOs) of the infrainguinal arteries.

Patients And Methods: A total of 939 consecutive patients undergoing PVI were enrolled in the study. Patients with peripheral artery diseases (PAD) and CTOs were treated with PVI from retrograde access according to the local protocol.

Body mass index and long-term outcomes in patients with chronic total occlusions undergoing retrograde endovascular revascularization of the infra-inguinal lower limb arteries.

Background: The aim of the present study is to assess the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and long-term clinical outcomes in retrograde endovascular recanalization (ER) regarding chronic total occlusions (CTOs) of the infra-inguinal lower limb arteries.

Methods: The study included patients who underwent retrograde ER of CTOs localized in superficial, popliteal or below-the-knee arteries. During follow-up, major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular and major adverse lower limb events (MALE) were evaluated.

Predictors of mortality and outcomes after retrograde endovascular angioplasty in patients with peripheral artery disease.

Introduction: Endovascular revascularization (ER) techniques in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) have been developed and became more accessible in recent years. The ER is a first-line treatment in the majority of patients with symptomatic PAD. However, data on assessment of predictors of long-term outcomes of retrograde ER in patients with PAD are scarce.

Impact of Coronary Artery Disease and Diabetes Mellitus on the Long-Term Follow-Up in Patients after Retrograde Recanalization of the Femoropopliteal Arterial Region.

The most relevant comorbidities in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) are coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes mellitus (DM). However, data of long-term follow-up of patients with chronic total occlusion (CTO) are scarce. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of CAD and DM on long-term follow-up patients after superficial femoral artery (SFA) CTO retrograde recanalization.

Safety of bivalirudin versus unfractionated heparin in endovascular revascularization of peripheral arteries in short- and long-term follow-up.

Introduction: Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) are considered as a high-risk group for hemorrhagic events.

Aim: To assess the safety of bivalirudin vs. unfractionated heparin (UFH) in percutaneous peripheral interventions (PPI) in short- and long-term follow-up.

CHADS-VASc and R-CHADS-VASc scores predict in-hospital and post-discharge outcome in patients with myocardial infarction.

Introduction: The CHADS-VASc and R-CHADS-VASc scores were initially designed to evaluate the risk of cerebrovascular events in patients with atrial fibrillation. However, these scales consist of parameters which are well known as general risk factors for cardiovascular events.

Aim: To assess the role of the CHADS-VASc and R-CHADS-VASc scores in predicting outcome of patients with myocardial infarction (MI).

Hospitalization Length after Myocardial Infarction: Risk-Assessment-Based Time of Hospital Discharge vs. Real Life Practice.

According to guidelines, it is safe for low-risk patients with myocardial infarction (MI) to be discharged within 72 h of hospitalization. However, results coming from registries show that the hospital stay is often much longer in a real-life situation. Data on the length of the hospital stay (LOS) of MI patients in Polish centers are lacking.

Long-Term Follow-up After Retrograde Recanalization of Superficial Femoral Artery Chronic Total Occlusion.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the safety of the retrograde procedure with long-term follow-up of 86 patients after retrograde recanalization of the superficial femoral artery (SFA).

Background: Chronic total occlusion (CTO) of SFAs occurs in >50% of the patient population with peripheral artery disease. The retrograde technique is an option for patients with unsuccessful antegrade percutaneous interventions, but data from long-term follow-up after retrograde recanalization are still limited.

Twelve months follow-up after retrograde recanalization of superficial femoral artery chronic total occlusion.

Introduction: Fifty percent of cases of peripheral artery disease are caused by chronic total occlusion (CTO) of the superficial femoral artery (SFA). Ten-fifteen percent of percutaneous SFA recanalization procedures are unsuccessful. In those cases the retrograde technique can increase the success rate of the procedure, but the long-term follow-up of such procedures is still unknown.