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.

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.

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.

Comparison of radiation dose exposure in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention vs. peripheral intervention.

Introduction: Most endovascular techniques are associated with patient and personal exposure to radiation during the procedure. Ionising radiation can cause deterministic effects, such as skin injury, as well as stochastic effects, which increase the long-term risk of malignancy. Endovascular operators need to be aware of radiation danger and take all necessary steps to minimise the risk to patients and staff.

Impact of coronary artery disease presence on the long-term follow-up of carotid artery stenting.

Background: Carotid artery stenting (CAS) has become an alternative for carotid endarterectomy in the treatment of carotid artery atherosclerosis, due to limited injury and comparable periprocedural risk. The impact of coronary artery disease (CAD) on long-term follow-up after CAS needs to be reconsidered due to the intensification of aggressive pharmacotherapy in CAD in recent years.

Aim: To assess the impact of CAD presence on the long-term follow-up of patients after CAS.

[Mild induced hypothermia in patient with acute myocardial infarction after cardiac arrest].

Mild induced hypothermia is recommended by both European and American cardiological associations as well as European and Polish Recuscitation Council as a standard therapy in comatose patients resuscitated from cardiac arrest. We report a case of a 60 year-old male patient resuscitated from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest treated with mild hypothermia. The use of hypothermia improved patient's neurological prognosis and outcome by preventing severe brain injury.