Aims The aim of the present paper was to provide an up‐to‐date view on epidemiology and
risk factors of heart failure (HF) development after myocardial infarction. Methods and results …

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is considered the gold standard imaging
modality for myocardial tissue characterization. Elevated transverse relaxation time (T2) is …

Primary percutaneous coronary intervention is nowadays the preferred reperfusion strategy
for patients with acute ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction, aiming at restoring …

Ischemic heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. Primarily, ischemia causes
decreased oxygen supply, resulting in damage of the cardiac tissue. Naturally …

Iron is an essential mineral participating in different functions of the organism under
physiological conditions. Numerous biological processes, such as oxygen and lipid …

The coronary circulation is both culprit and victim of acute myocardial infarction. The rupture
of an epicardial atherosclerotic plaque with superimposed thrombosis causes coronary …

Early mechanical reperfusion of the epicardial coronary artery by primary percutaneous
coronary intervention (PCI) is the guideline-recommended treatment for ST-elevation …

Although mortality after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (MI) is on the decline,
the number of patients developing heart failure as a result of MI is on the rise. Apart from …

Background: Primary percutaneous coronary intervention is frequently successful at
restoring coronary artery blood flow in patients with acute ST-segment–elevation myocardial …

Iron is an essential mineral required for a variety of vital biological functions. Despite being
vital for life, iron also has potentially toxic aspects. Iron has been investigated as a risk factor …