Secondary prevention of coronary heart disease in Poland: does sex matter? Results from the POLASPIRE survey.

Introduction: Adherence to health‑promoting behaviors intended to mitigate modifiable risk factors plays an important role in secondary cardiovascular prevention.

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate sex differences in the prevalence and control of risk factors in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD).

Patients And Methods: The study included 1236 patients who experienced acute coronary syndrome or coronary revascularization within the last 6 to 24 months.

Management of Dyslipidemia in Women and Men with Coronary Heart Disease: Results from POLASPIRE Study.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death in Poland. Starting from 1992, a gradual decrease in mortality due to CVDs has been observed, which is less noticeable in women. Following this notion, we assessed sex differences in the implementation of ESC recommendations regarding lipid control and the use of statins as part of secondary CVDs prevention in 1236 patients with acute coronary syndrome or elective coronary revascularization within the last 6-24 months.

Undiagnosed Diabetes and Prediabetes in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndromes-An Alarming Public Health Issue.

Dysglycemia is a public health challenge for the coming decades, especially in patients with chronic coronary syndromes (CCS). We want to assess the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus (DM) and prediabetes, as well as identify factors associated with the development of dysglycaemia in patients with CCS. In total, 1233 study participants (mean age 69 ± 9 years), who, between 6 and 18 months earlier were hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome or elective revascularization, were examined (71.

Smoking cessation in patients with established coronary artery disease: data from the POLASPIRE survey.

Background: Smoking cessation in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) is related to decreased risk of cardiovascular events.

Aims: To evaluate factors related to persistent smoking in patients with established coronary artery disease.

Methods: Patients aged 80 years or younger and hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome or a myocardial revascularization procedure were interviewed 6 to 18 months after the recruiting event.

Secondary prevention of coronary artery disease in Poland. Results from the POLASPIRE survey.

Background: The highest priority in preventive cardiology is given to patients with established coronary artery disease (CAD). The aim of the study was to assess the current implementation of the guidelines for secondary prevention in everyday clinical practice by evaluating control of the main risk factors and the cardioprotective medication prescription rates in patients following hospitalization for CAD.

Methods: Fourteen departments of cardiology participated in the study.

Treatment goal attainment for secondary prevention in coronary patients with or without diabetes mellitus - Polish multicenter study POLASPIRE.

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease is still a leading cause of death in Poland and across Europe. The aim of this study was to assess the attainment of the main treatment goals for secondary cardiovascular prevention in coronary patients with or without diabetes mellitus (DM) in Poland.

Material And Methods: The study group included 1026 patients (65.

Obesity, visceral adiposity and carotid atherosclerosis.

Unlabelled: Carotid artery atherosclerosis is a complex and multifactorial chronic disease. Our aim was to assess the associations between obesity, fat depots and carotid artery stenosis (CAS) in patients with high cardiovascular (CV) risk.

Methods: The study group included 391 patients (F/M: 136/255 pts.

Obesity, Visceral Fat, and Hypertension-Related Complications.

Hypertension and obesity are very common and complex cardiovascular (CV) risk factors. Our aim was to provide a comprehensive assessment of associations between visceral fat depots and vascular or cardiac complications of hypertension. All the consecutive patients (age: 45-80 years old) scheduled for elective coronary angiography in the Department of Cardiology were screened, and 400 patients were included into the study group.