Effect of hybrid treatment on rehabilitation and clinical condition of patients with multivessel coronary artery disease.

INTRODUCTION    Rehabilitation after coronary revascularization procedures is an intrinsic part of treatment during the in‑hospital period. OBJECTIVES    We aimed to compare the course and effects of rehabilitation in patients receiving hybrid treatment (minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass / percutaneous coronary intervention) or classic treatment (coronary artery bypass grafting / off‑pump coronary artery bypass) during hospitalization. PATIENTS AND METHODS    The study included 200 patients participating in a prospective randomized clinical trial (POLMIDES) that assessed the effect of hybrid treatment on in‑hospital outcomes and long‑term results in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease.

Clinical characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of patients with ischemic and nonischemic acute severe heart failure. Analysis of data from the COMMIT‑AHF registry.

INTRODUCTION There are limited data on the impact of ischemic etiology on the clinical status and long‑term prognosis of patients with acute severe heart failure (HF) not associated with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to assess the clinical characteristics, treatment, and 12‑month mortality of patients with acute severe HF not associated with ACS, according to the etiology of HF.  PATIENTS AND METHODS Data from 112 patients with acute severe HF not associated with ACS were analyzed: 61 patients with ischemic HF and 51 patients with nonischemic HF.