Iron levels and vulnerable coronary atherosclerotic plaques.

Background: Preliminary research indicates that higher iron levels are associated with worse outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease.

Aims: The study aimed to investigate the relationship between iron levels and the type and composition of coronary plaques.

Methods: In patients with ≥1 coronary stenosis ≥50% on computed tomography angiography, iron levels, presence of high-risk plaque features, such as low-attenuation plaque (LAP), napkin-ring sign, positive remodeling, and spotty calcium, as well as type and plaque composition (calcified/fibrous/fibro-fatty/necrotic core) were evaluated.

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, and characteristics of coronary atherosclerosis in patients with significant coronary artery disease newly diagnosed by computed tomography coronary angiography.

Background: The Current European Society of Cardiology guidelines indicate specific target low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels for different cardiovascular risk categories in terms of prevention. However, the target for high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and triglycerides has not been established.

Aim: The study aims to investigate the associations betweenHDL-C,triglycerides, andcoronary plaque characteristics.

Comparison of the prognostic value of frailty assessment tools in patients aged ≥ 65 years hospitalized in a cardiac care unit with acute coronary syndrome.

Background: Frailty is associated with adverse events in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Our aim was to compare the prognostic value of four frailty scales in patients aged ≥ 65 years hospitalized with ACS in a cardiac care unit (CCU).

Methods: Patients aged ≥ 65 years with ACS were included.

Positional sleep disordered breathing in patients with arrhythmia. Should we advise our patients to avoid supine position during sleep?

Background: Sleep disordered breathing [SDB] is a well-known problem in patients with cardiovascular diseases. Around 50% of pts. with SDB present positional sleep disordered breathing [PSDB].

Associations between site of skin lesions and depression, social anxiety, body-related emotions and feelings of stigmatization in psoriasis patients.

Introduction: Research has demonstrated a link between psoriasis and a multitude of psychological impairments; however, relatively few studies have examined the importance of site of skin lesions for negative psychological outcomes in psoriasis patients.

Aim: To investigate relationships between anatomical location of psoriatic lesions and experiences of stigmatization, negative emotional attitude towards the body, depression and social anxiety.

Material And Methods: Adult psoriasis patients ( = 193) completed the Stigmatization Scale, the Body Emotions Scale, the Beck Depression Inventory and the Social Anxiety Questionnaire.

Ablation of atrial tachyarrhythmias late after surgical correction of tetralogy of Fallot: long-term follow-up.

Background: After the surgical correction of tetralogy of Fallot, surgical scars and natural obstacles form pathways capable of supporting an atrial tachyarrhythmia (AT). Radiofrequency (RF) ablation is effective, although the few studies published on this topic had relatively short follow-up periods.

Aim: The aims of the study were to evaluate the acute and long-term effects of RF ablation of AT and examine the charac-teristics of arrhythmia recurrence.

Long-Term Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Outcomes of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in the Era of Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents.

Background: The following registry (Katowice-Zabrze retrospective registry) aimed to assess the influence of a chronic kidney disease (CKD) on long-term clinical outcomes in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using either first-generation (DES-I) or second-generation (DES-II) drug-eluting stents.

Methods: The study group consisted of 1,908 consecutive patients, of whom 331 (17.3%) had CKD.

How does stigma affect people with psoriasis?

Introduction: Psoriasis is associated with a major additional psychological burden.

Aim: To investigate whether the extent of skin involvement, stigmatization, and perceived social support are related to depressive symptoms in psoriasis patients.

Material And Methods: One hundred and forty-eight psoriasis patients completed in the BSA, the Beck Depression Inventory, Stigmatization Scale, and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support.

The relationship between psoriasis and depression: A multiple mediation model.

This study examined the relationship between psoriasis and depression, proposing a multiple mediation model to analyse the relationship. A total of 193 patients with psoriasis aged 20-67 years completed the Beck Depression Inventory, the Stigmatization Scale, the Appearance Schemas Inventory-Revised, and the Body Emotions Scale. The Body Surface Area index was used to assess severity of psoriasis.

Gender differences and bleeding complications after PCI on first and second generation DES.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate gender differences in the long-term clinical outcomes and safety of patients treated with first- and second generation DES.

Methods: The Katowice-Zabrze Registry included 1916 consecutive patients treated with either first or second generation DES. We evaluated major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) [composite of death, myocardial infarction (MI), stroke and target vessel revascularization (TVR)] at 12-month follow-up.

First- Versus Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents in Acute Coronary Syndromes (Katowice-Zabrze Registry).

Background: There are sparse data on the performance of different types of drug-eluting stents (DES) in acute and real-life setting.

Objective: The aim of the study was to compare the safety and efficacy of first- versus second-generation DES in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS).

Methods: This all-comer registry enrolled consecutive patients diagnosed with ACS and treated with percutaneous coronary intervention with the implantation of first- or second-generation DES in one-year follow-up.

Impact of anaemia on long-term outcomes in patients treated with first- and second-generation drug-eluting stents; Katowice-Zabrze Registry.

Background: Coexisting anaemia is associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) and bleeding complications after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), especially in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Aim: To assess the impact of anaemia in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) treated with first- and second-generation drug-eluting stents (DES) on one-year MACCE.

Methods And Results: The registry included 1916 consecutive patients (UA: n = 1502, 78.

Comparison of First- and Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents in an All-Comer Population of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus (from Katowice-Zabrze Registry).

Background: This study compared safety and efficacy of first- and second-generation DES in an unrestricted, real-life population of diabetic patients undergoing PCI.

Material And Methods: The study was a subanalysis of diabetic patients from the all-comer Katowice-Zabrze Registry of patients undergoing PCI with the implantation of either first- (Paclitaxel-, Sirolimus-eluting stents) or second-generation DES (Zotarolimus-, Everolimus-, Biolimus-eluting stents). Efficacy defined as major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE: death, myocardial infarction, target vessel revascularization, stroke) and safety defined as stent thrombosis (ST) were evaluated at 1 year.