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The Optimal Strategy of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Drug-Eluting Stent. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11154465. [PMID: 35956082 PMCID: PMC9370028 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11154465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective: To test the optimal strategy of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after implantation of drug-eluting stents (DESs) according to specific DAPT time and subsequent monotherapy. Methods: We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Medline, Embase, and Web of Science to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Six DAPT strategies were compared: 1-month DAPT followed by P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy, 3-month DAPT followed by P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy, 3-month DAPT followed by aspirin monotherapy, 6-month DAPT followed by aspirin monotherapy, 12-month DAPT, and >12-month DAPT. Pooled odd ratios (ORs) with 95% credible intervals (CrIs) were calculated to summarize the effect of each strategy tested. Results: We identified 24 RCTs containing 81,405 patients. In comparison with 12-month DAPT, 3-month DAPT followed by P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy reduced net clinical events (OR: 0.72; CrI: 0.55−0.94). Major bleeding (OR: 0.57; CrI: 0.34−1.00) was marginally decreased without impact on ischemic events (OR: 0.93; CrI: 0.68−1.29). Moreover, the benefits of 3-month DAPT (P2Y12 inhibitor) were consistent for male patients with acute coronary disease, young age, complex lesion, single-vessel disease, low body mass index, and without diabetes. Although >12-month DAPT was associated with a lower risk of myocardial infarction (OR: 0.67; CrI: 0.51−0.93), the risk of major bleeding (OR: 1.70; CrI: 1.10−2.70) was increased. Conclusion: Among patients treated with DESs, 3-month DAPT followed by P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy may be the optimal antiplatelet strategy, while DAPT beyond 1 year reduces myocardial infarction at the expense of increased major bleeding.
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Pelliccia F, Gragnano F, Pasceri V, Marazzi G, Cacciotti L, Placanica A, Niccoli G, Palmerini T, Speciale G, Granatelli A, Calabrò P. Gender-related differences in changes of estimated bleeding risk in patients on dual antiplatelet therapy: the RE-SCORE multicenter prospective registry. Platelets 2022; 33:1228-1236. [DOI: 10.1080/09537104.2022.2102602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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- Division of Clinical Cardiology, A.O.R.N. ‘Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano’, Caserta, Italy
- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’, Naples, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology, San Filippo Neri Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Department, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Polo Cardio-Toraco Vascolare, Policlinico S. Orsola, Bologna, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology, San Filippo Neri Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Clinical Cardiology, A.O.R.N. ‘Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano’, Caserta, Italy
- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’, Naples, Italy
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Ideal P2Y12 Inhibitor in Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Review and Current Status. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19158977. [PMID: 35897347 PMCID: PMC9331944 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19158977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) has remained the cornerstone for management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) over the years. Clopidogrel has been the quintessential P2Y12 receptor (platelet receptor for Adenosine 5′ diphosphate) inhibitor for the past two decades. With the demonstration of unequivocal superior efficacy of prasugrel/ticagrelor over clopidogrel, guidelines now recommend these agents in priority over clopidogrel in current management of ACS. Cangrelor has revived the interest in injectable antiplatelet therapy too. Albeit the increased efficacy of these newer agents comes at the cost of increased bleeding and this becomes more of a concern when combined with aspirin. Which P2Y12i is superior over another has been intensely debated over last few years after the ISAR-REACT 5 study with inconclusive data. Three novel antiplatelet agents are already in the pipeline for ACS with all of them succeeding in phase II studies. The search for an ideal antiplatelet remains a need of the hour for optimal reduction of ischemic events in ACS.
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Ducrocq G, Bhatt DL, Lee JJ, Kui N, Fox KM, Harrington RA, Leiter LA, Mehta SR, Kiss RG, James S, Vinereanu D, Huber K, Andersson M, Himmelmann A, Simon T, Steg PG. Balance of benefit and risk of ticagrelor in patients with diabetes and stable coronary artery disease according to bleeding risk assessment with the CRUSADE score: Data from THEMIS and THEMIS PCI. Am Heart J 2022; 249:23-33. [PMID: 35321823 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2022.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND The THEMIS trial demonstrated that in high-risk patients with stable coronary artery disease and diabetes without previous myocardial infarction or stroke, ticagrelor, in addition to aspirin, reduced the incidence of ischemic events but increased major bleeding. Identification of patients who could derive the greatest net benefit from the addition of ticagrelor appears important. We used the CRUSADE bleeding risk score to risk stratify the THEMIS population. METHODS The population was divided into tertiles: score ≤22, 23 to 33, and ≥34. In each tertile, primary efficacy (composite of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, or stroke) and safety (TIMI major bleeding) outcomes were analyzed. NACE (net adverse clinical events) was defined as the irreversible harm composite, in which all-cause death, myocardial infarction, stroke, amputations, fatal bleeds, and intracranial hemorrhage were counted. RESULTS Patients in the lower risk tertile experienced fewer ischemic events with ticagrelor than placebo, whereas there was no significant benefit from ticagrelor in the other tertiles (Pinteraction = .008). Bleeding rates were consistently increased with ticagrelor across all tertiles (Pinteraction = .79). Ticagrelor reduced NACE in the first tertile (HR = 0.74, 95% CI = 0.61-0.90) but not in the others (HR = 1.03, 95% CI = 0.86-1.23 and HR = 1.05, 95% CI = 0.91-1.22, respectively; Pinteraction = .012). CONCLUSIONS In patients with stable coronary artery disease and diabetes without a history of myocardial infarction or stroke, only those at the lower end of the bleeding risk spectrum according to the CRUSADE score derived net benefit from ticagrelor.
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(Is it time to replace acetylsalicylic acid monotherapy in secondary prevention with a more effective treatment?). COR ET VASA 2022. [DOI: 10.33678/cor.2021.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Reed SC, Dhir N, Widmer RJ. Optimal cardiovascular medical therapy: current guidelines and new developments. Proc AMIA Symp 2022; 35:636-642. [DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2022.2083903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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- Shirley Cotty Reed
- Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Temple, Temple, Texas
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Temple, Temple, Texas
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- Division of Cardiology, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Temple, Temple, Texas
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Rubini Gimenez M, Thiele H, Pöss J. [Management of acute coronary syndrome without ST-segment elevation]. Herz 2022; 47:381-392. [PMID: 35699750 DOI: 10.1007/s00059-022-05120-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The collective term acute coronary syndrome (ACS) encompasses ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST-segment elevation ACS (NSTE-ACS). The latter comprises unstable angina pectoris and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). The diagnosis of STEMI necessitates an immediate referral to cardiac catheterization. The diagnostics and management of NSTE-ACS are more challenging. The current guidelines of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) for treatment of NSTE-ACS were published in 2020 and deal with the topics of diagnostics, risk stratification, antithrombotic treatment, invasive or non-invasive coronary diagnostics and long-term treatment. The focus of the guidelines is on the application of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin assay(hs-cTn) combined with verified diagnostic algorithms to enable a rapid triage decision (rule-in as possible NSTEMI or rule-out as NSTEMI excluded) in the emergency room or the chest pain unit.
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- Maria Rubini Gimenez
- Klinik für Innere Medizin/Kardiologie, Herzzentrum Leipzig - Universität Leipzig, Strümpellstr. 39, 04289, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin/Kardiologie, Herzzentrum Leipzig - Universität Leipzig, Strümpellstr. 39, 04289, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin/Kardiologie, Herzzentrum Leipzig - Universität Leipzig, Strümpellstr. 39, 04289, Leipzig, Deutschland.
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Navasardyan AR, Martsevich SY. Endpoints: types, selection, interpretation of the results obtained on the example of cardiology studies. КАРДИОВАСКУЛЯРНАЯ ТЕРАПИЯ И ПРОФИЛАКТИКА 2022. [DOI: 10.15829/1728-8800-2022-3243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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The importance of high-quality randomized controlled trials cannot be overemphasized. Each such study attempts to answer a specific clinical question. To do this, it is necessary to determine in advance the indicator of achievement of a specific result for a certain period of time. This indicator is the endpoint (EP) of the study, i.e. one or another outcome of the disease or a change in the laboratory and functional characteristics. Its choice directly affects the intended design and sample size of the study. The article provides a classification and hierarchy of EPs (depending on the purpose), describes the features and limitations of the use of important clinical outcomes and surrogate indicators. The reasons why composite EPs are widely used in cardiology studies are described. Special attention should be paid to EP interpretation within secondary analysis, a positive result of which can only be assessed if a treatment effect is demonstrated in terms of the primary indicator of efficacy or safety. The current review is supplemented by clinical examples of cardiology studies.
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- National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine
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Cao D, Camaj A, Mehran R. Balance of Ischemia and Bleeding in Selecting Intensity and Duration of Antithrombotic Regimens. Interv Cardiol 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/9781119697367.ch43] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Smits PC. Risk of being bitten by the cat or dog and how risk scores can help. CARDIOVASCULAR REVASCULARIZATION MEDICINE 2022; 41:113-114. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2022.05.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Sidhu MS, Alexander KP, Huang Z, O'Brien SM, Chaitman BR, Stone GW, Newman JD, Boden WE, Maggioni AP, Steg PG, Ferguson TB, Demkow M, Peteiro J, Wander GS, Phaneuf DC, De Belder MA, Doerr R, Alexanderson-Rosas E, Polanczyk CA, Henriksen PA, Conway DS, Miro V, Sharir T, Lopes RD, Min JK, Berman DS, Rockhold FW, Balter S, Borrego D, Rosenberg YD, Bangalore S, Reynolds HR, Hochman JS, Maron DJ. Causes of cardiovascular and noncardiovascular death in the ISCHEMIA trial. Am Heart J 2022; 248:72-83. [PMID: 35149037 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2022.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The International Study of Comparative Health Effectiveness with Medical and Invasive Approaches trial demonstrated no overall difference in the composite primary endpoint and the secondary endpoints of cardiovascular (CV) death/myocardial infarction or all-cause mortality between an initial invasive or conservative strategy among participants with chronic coronary disease and moderate or severe myocardial ischemia. Detailed cause-specific death analyses have not been reported. METHODS We compared overall and cause-specific death rates by treatment group using Cox models with adjustment for pre-specified baseline covariates. Cause of death was adjudicated by an independent Clinical Events Committee as CV, non-CV, and undetermined. We evaluated the association of risk factors and treatment strategy with cause of death. RESULTS Four-year cumulative incidence rates for CV death were similar between invasive and conservative strategies (2.6% vs 3.0%; hazard ratio [HR] 0.98; 95% CI [0.70-1.38]), but non-CV death rates were higher in the invasive strategy (3.3% vs 2.1%; HR 1.45 [1.00-2.09]). Overall, 13% of deaths were attributed to undetermined causes (38/289). Fewer undetermined deaths (0.6% vs 1.3%; HR 0.48 [0.24-0.95]) and more malignancy deaths (2.0% vs 0.8%; HR 2.11 [1.23-3.60]) occurred in the invasive strategy than in the conservative strategy. CONCLUSIONS In International Study of Comparative Health Effectiveness with Medical and Invasive Approaches, all-cause and CV death rates were similar between treatment strategies. The observation of fewer undetermined deaths and more malignancy deaths in the invasive strategy remains unexplained. These findings should be interpreted with caution in the context of prior studies and the overall trial results.
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Tam CCF, Chan YH, Wong YK, Li Z, Zhu X, Su KJ, Ganguly A, Hwa K, Ling XB, Tse HF. Multi-Omics Signatures Link to Ticagrelor Effects on Vascular Function in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2022; 42:789-798. [PMID: 35387483 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.121.317513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Long-term antiplatelet agents including the potent P2Y12 antagonist ticagrelor are indicated in patients with a previous history of acute coronary syndrome. We sought to compare the effect of ticagrelor with that of aspirin monotherapy on vascular endothelial function in patients with prior acute coronary syndrome. METHODS This was a prospective, single center, parallel group, investigator-blinded randomized controlled trial. We randomized 200 patients on long-term aspirin monotherapy with prior acute coronary syndrome in a 1:1 fashion to receive ticagrelor 60 mg BD (n=100) or aspirin 100 mg OD (n=100). The primary end point was change from baseline in brachial artery flow-mediated dilation at 12 weeks. Secondary end points were changes to platelet activation marker (CD41_62p) and endothelial progenitor cell (CD34/133) count measured by flow cytometry, plasma level of adenosine, IL-6 (interleukin-6) and EGF (epidermal growth factor), and multi-omics profiling at 12 weeks. RESULTS After 12 weeks, brachial flow-mediated dilation was significantly increased in the ticagrelor group compared with the aspirin group (ticagrelor: 3.48±3.48% versus aspirin: -1.26±2.85%, treatment effect 4.73 [95% CI, 3.85-5.62], P<0.001). Nevertheless ticagrelor treatment for 12 weeks had no significant effect on platelet activation markers, circulating endothelial progenitor cell count or plasma level of adenosine, IL-6, and EGF (all P>0.05). Multi-omics pathway assessment revealed that changes in the metabolism and biosynthesis of amino acids (cysteine and methionine metabolism; phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan biosynthesis) and phospholipids (glycerophosphoethanolamines and glycerophosphoserines) were associated with improved brachial artery flow-mediated dilation in the ticagrelor group. CONCLUSIONS In patients with prior acute coronary syndrome, ticagrelor 60 mg BD monotherapy significantly improved brachial flow-mediated dilation compared with aspirin monotherapy and was associated with significant changes in metabolomic and lipidomic signatures. REGISTRATION URL: https://www. CLINICALTRIALS gov; Unique identifier: NCT03881943.
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- Chor-Cheung Frankie Tam
- Division of Cardiology, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, China (C.-C.F.T., Y.-H.C., Y.-K.W., H.-F.T.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, China (C.-C.F.T., Y.-H.C., Y.-K.W., H.-F.T.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, China (C.-C.F.T., Y.-H.C., Y.-K.W., H.-F.T.)
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- mProbe Inc, Mountain View, CA (Z.L., X.Z.)
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- mProbe Inc, Mountain View, CA (Z.L., X.Z.)
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- Center for Biomedical Industry, Department of Molecular Science and Engineering National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan (A.G., K.H.)
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- Center for Biomedical Industry, Department of Molecular Science and Engineering National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan (A.G., K.H.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, China (C.-C.F.T., Y.-H.C., Y.-K.W., H.-F.T.).,Cardiac and Vascular Center, Hong Kong University Shenzhen Hospital, China (H.-F.T.).,Hong Kong-Guangdong Joint Laboratory on Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, the University of Hong Kong, China (H.-F.T.).,Center for Translational Stem Cell Biology, Hong Kong SAR, China (H.-F.T.)
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Pencina MJ, Thompson BT. Clinical Trials in the 21st Century - Promising Avenues for Better Studies. NEJM EVIDENCE 2022; 1:EVIDctw2200060. [PMID: 38319278 DOI: 10.1056/evidctw2200060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Innovation in Clinical Trials in the 21st CenturyMedical evidence is rooted in randomized controlled trials but there is a pressing need for innovative designs. Pencina and Thompson introduce a new series that reviews the most promising innovations in trial design and interpretation.
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- Michael J Pencina
- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
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In recent decades, life expectancy has been increasing significantly. In this scenario, health interventions are necessary to improve prognosis and quality of life of elderly with cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease. However, the number of elderly patients included in clinical trials is low, thus current clinical practice guidelines do not include specific recommendations. This document aims to review prevention recommendations focused in patients ≥ 75 years with high or very high cardiovascular risk, regarding objectives, medical treatment options and also including physical exercise and their inclusion in cardiac rehabilitation programs. Also, we will show why geriatric syndromes such as frailty, dependence, cognitive impairment, and nutritional status, as well as comorbidities, ought to be considered in this population regarding their important prognostic impact.
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Antithrombotic Therapy in Elderly Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11113008. [PMID: 35683397 PMCID: PMC9181473 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11113008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The treatment of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in elderly patients continues to be a challenge because of the characteS.G.B.ristics of this population and the lack of data and specific recommendations. This review summarizes the current evidence about critical points of oral antithrombotic therapy in elderly patients. To this end, we discuss the peculiarities and differences reported referring to dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in ACS management in elderly patients and what might be the best option considering these population characteristics. Furthermore, we analyze antithrombotic strategies in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), with a particular focus on those cases that also present coronary artery disease (CAD). It is imperative to deepen our knowledge regarding the management of these challenging patients through real-world data and specifically designed geriatric studies to help resolve the questions remaining in their disease management.
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Opportunità cliniche e impatto sul sistema sanitario di un trattamento ottimale del paziente post-sindrome coronarica acuta. GLOBAL & REGIONAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT 2022; 9:17-26. [PMID: 36628067 PMCID: PMC9796606 DOI: 10.33393/grhta.2022.2391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Despite the improvement of revascularization procedures, patients with acute coronary syndrome often develop recurrent ischemic events, suggesting a high residual cardiovascular risk in these patients, which requires a strict clinical monitoring as well as an optimal control of modifiable risk factors. To this aim, an optimal management of index event and appropriate preventive measures are equally important. Hospital care by cardiologists should be followed by outpatient management by general practitioners, as established by specific diagnostic and therapeutic pathways, which should warrant an optimal support to the patient. A strict collaboration between hospital and primary care is crucial to monitor and adapt drug therapy after the acute event and improve adherence of the patients to prescribed treatments and implementation of life-style modifications, with benefits also in term of cost-effectiveness. In this context, individualized rehabilitation programs should also be offered to patients with acute coronary syndromes, in order to improve survival and quality of life.
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Bajraktari G, Bytyçi I, Bajraktari A, Henein MY. Non-inferiority of 1 month versus longer dual antiplatelet therapy in patients undergoing PCI with drug-eluting stents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Ther Adv Chronic Dis 2022; 13:20406223221093758. [PMID: 35602665 PMCID: PMC9118452 DOI: 10.1177/20406223221093758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Aim: The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the safety of 1-month dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) followed by aspirin or a P2Y12 receptor inhibitor, after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stents (DES), based on the available evidence. Methods: PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Google Scholar, CENTRAL, and ClinicalTrials.gov database search identified four RCTs of 26,431 patients who underwent PCI with DES and compared 1-month versus >1-month DAPT. The primary endpoint was major bleeding and co-primary endpoint stent thrombosis, and secondary endpoints included all-cause mortality, cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and major adverse clinical events (MACE). Results: Compared with >1-month DAPT, the 1-month DAPT was associated with a similar rate of major bleeding (OR = 0.74, 95%CI: 0.51–1.07, p = 0.11, I2 = 67%), stent thrombosis (OR = 1.10, 95%CI: 0.82–1.47, p = 0.53, I2 = 0.0%), similar risk for all-cause mortality (OR = 0.89, 95%CI: 0.77–1.04, p = 0.14, I2 = 0%), CV death (OR = 0.80, 95% CI: 0.55–1.60, p = 0.24, I2 = 0.0%), MI (OR = 1.02, 95% CI: 0.88–1.19, p = 0.78, I2 = 0.0%), and stroke (OR = 0.76, 95% CI: 0.54–1.08, p = 0.13, I2 = 29%). The risk of MACE was lower (OR = 0.84, 95% CI: 0.73–0.98, p = 0.02, I2 = 39%) in the 1-month DAPT compared with the >1-month DAPT. Only patients with stable CAD had lower risk of MACE with 1-month DAPT (OR = 0.81, 95% CI: 0.67–0.98, p = 0.03, I2 = 21%) compared with >1-month DAPT. Conclusion: This meta-analysis proved the non-inferiority of 1-month DAPT followed by aspirin or a P2Y12 receptor inhibitor compared with long-term DAPT in patients undergoing PCI with DES.
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- Gani Bajraktari
- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden
- Clinic of Cardiology, University Clinical Centre of Kosova, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
- Clinic of Cardiology, University Clinical Centre of Kosova, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
- Clinic of Cardiology, University Clinical Centre of Kosova, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Jourdi G, Marquis-Gravel G, Martin AC, Lordkipanidzé M, Godier A, Gaussem P. Antiplatelet Therapy in Atherothrombotic Diseases: Similarities and Differences Across Guidelines. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:878416. [PMID: 35571090 PMCID: PMC9092185 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.878416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Antiplatelet therapy, mainly consisting of aspirin and P2Y12 receptor antagonists, is the cornerstone of the pharmacological treatment and prevention of atherothrombotic diseases. Its use, especially in secondary cardiovascular prevention, has significantly improved patient clinical outcomes in the last decades. Primary safety endpoint (i.e., bleeding complications) remain a major drawback of antiplatelet drugs. National and international societies have published and regularly updated guidelines for antiplatelet therapy aiming to provide clinicians with practical recommendations for a better handling of these drugs in various clinical settings. Many recommendations find common ground between international guidelines, but certain strategies vary across the countries, particularly with regard to the choice of molecules, dosage, and treatment duration. In this review, we detail and discuss the main antiplatelet therapy indications in the light of the different published guidelines and the significant number of recently published clinical trials and meta-analyses and highlight the areas that deserve further investigation in order to improve antiplatelet therapy in patients with atherothrombotic diseases.
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- Georges Jourdi
- Research Center, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Research Center, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Université Paris Cité, INSERM, Innovative Therapies in Haemostasis, Paris, France.,Service de Cardiologie, AP-HP, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Paris, France
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- Research Center, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Université Paris Cité, INSERM, Innovative Therapies in Haemostasis, Paris, France.,Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation, AP-HP, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, INSERM, Innovative Therapies in Haemostasis, Paris, France.,Service d'Hématologie Biologique, AP-HP, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Paris, France
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Nakagawa Y, Kadota K, Nakao K, Shite J, Yokoi H, Kozuma K, Tanabe K, Akasaka T, Shinke T, Ueno T, Hirayama A, Uemura S, Iijima R, Harada A, Kuroda T, Takita A, Murakami Y, Saito S, Nakamura M. Early P2Y 12 Inhibitor Single Antiplatelet Therapy for High-Bleeding Risk Patients After Stenting - PENDULUM Mono 24-Month Analysis. Circ J 2022; 86:1352-1361. [PMID: 35584932 DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-21-1004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND In PENDULUM mono, Japanese patients with high bleeding risk (HBR) received short-term dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) followed by single antiplatelet therapy (SAPT) with prasugrel after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). One-year data from PENDULUM mono showed better outcomes with prasugrel monotherapy after short-term DAPT compared with matched patients in the PENDULUM registry with longer DAPT durations according to guidelines at that time. This study presents 2-year results.Methods and Results: We compared 24-month data from PENDULUM mono (n=1,107; de-escalation strategy group) and the PENDULUM registry (n=2,273; conventional strategy group); both were multicenter, non-interventional, prospective registry studies, using the inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) method. In the PENDULUM mono group, the cumulative incidence of clinically relevant bleeding (CRB) at 24 months post-PCI (primary endpoint) was 6.8%, and that of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) was 8.9%. After IPTW adjustment, the cumulative incidence of CRB was 5.8% and 7.2% in PENDULUM mono and the PENDULUM registry, respectively (hazard ratio [HR] 0.77; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.57-1.04; P=0.086), and that of MACCE was 8.0% and 9.5%, respectively (HR 0.77; 95% CI 0.59-1.01; P=0.061). CONCLUSIONS Japanese PCI patients with HBR prescribed prasugrel SAPT after short-term DAPT had a lower ischemic event risk than those prescribed long-term DAPT, and this was particularly relevant for ischemic events after 1 year.
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- Yoshihisa Nakagawa
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Shiga University of Medical Science
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- Division of Cardiology, Saiseikai Kumamoto Hospital Cardiovascular Center
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- Division of Cardiology, Osaka Saiseikai Nakatsu Hospital
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Teikyo University
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- Division of Cardiology, Mitsui Memorial Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Wakayama Medical University
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fukuoka Kinen Hospital
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- Department of Cardiology, Kawasaki Medical School
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center
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- Primary Medical Science Department, Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd
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- Division of Cardiology and Catheterization Laboratories, Shonan Kamakura General Hospital
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center
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Valgimigli M, Smits PC, Frigoli E, Bongiovanni D, Tijssen J, Hovasse T, Mafragi A, Ruifrok WT, Karageorgiev D, Aminian A, Garducci S, Merkely B, Routledge H, Ando K, Fernandez JFD, Cuisset T, Malik FTN, Halabi M, Belle L, Din J, Beygui F, Abhyankar A, Reczuch K, Pedrazzini G, Heg D, Vranckx P. Duration of Antiplatelet Therapy After Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Patients at High Bleeding Risk: a MASTER DAPT trial sub-analysis. Eur Heart J 2022; 43:3100-3114. [PMID: 35580836 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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AIMS To assess the effects of 1- or ≥3-month dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in high bleeding risk (HBR) patients who received biodegradable-polymer sirolimus-eluting stents for complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and/or acute coronary syndrome (ACS). METHODS AND RESULTS In the MASTER DAPT trial, 3383 patients underwent noncomplex (abbreviated DAPT, n = 1707; standard DAPT, n = 1676) and 1196 complex (abbreviated DAPT, n = 588; standard DAPT, n = 608) PCI. Co-primary outcomes at 335 days were net adverse clinical events (NACE; composite of all-cause death, myocardial infarction, stroke, and Bleeding Academic Research Consortium [BARC] 3 or 5 bleeding events); major adverse cardiac or cerebral events (MACCE; all-cause death, myocardial infarction, and stroke); and type 2, 3, or 5 BARC bleeding.NACE and MACCE did not differ with abbreviated versus standard DAPT among patients with complex (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.03, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.69-1.52, and HR: 1.24, 95% CI: 0.79-1.92, respectively) and noncomplex PCI (HR: 0.90, 95% CI: 0.71-1.15, and HR: 0.91, 95% CI: 0.69-1.21; Pinteraction = 0.60 and 0.26, respectively). BARC 2, 3 or 5 was reduced with abbreviated DAPT in patients with and without complex PCI (HR: 0.64; 95% CI: 0.42-0.98, and HR: 0.70; 95% CI: 0.55-0.89; Pinteraction = 0.72). Among the 2,816 patients with complex PCI and/or ACS, NACE and MACCE did not differ and BARC 2, 3 or 5 was lower with abbreviated DAPT. CONCLUSION In HBR patients free from recurrent ischemic events at 1 month, DAPT discontinuation was associated with similar NACE and MACCE and lower bleeding rates compared with standard DAPT, regardless of PCI or patient complexity.
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- Marco Valgimigli
- From the Cardiocentro Institute, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI), CH- 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- From the Cardiocentro Institute, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI), CH- 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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- Amsterdam University Medical Center, the Netherlands
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- Ramsay Générale de Santé, ICPS, Hôpital Jacques Cartier, Massy, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Zorgsaam Hospital, Terneuzen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Charleroi, Charleroi, Belgium
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- Unita' Operativa Complessa di Cardiologia, ASST Di Vimercate (MB), Vimercate, Italy
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- Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Cardiolog y, Kokura Memorial Hospital, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Marseille, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire La Timone, Service de Cardiologie, Marseille, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Ziv Medical Center, Safed, Israel
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital of Annecy, Annecy, France
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- Royal Bournemouth Hospital, East Bournemouth, UK
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- Service de Cardiologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Caen Normandie, Caen, France; Électrophysiologie et imagerie des lésions d'ischémie-reperfusion myocardique, Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, Caen, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Shree B. D. Mehta Mahavir Heart Institute, Surat, India
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- Institute of Heart Diseases, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland
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- From the Cardiocentro Institute, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI), CH- 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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- CTU Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology and Critical Care Medicine, Hartcentrum Hasselt, Jessa Ziekenhuis Hasselt, faculty of medicine and life sciences University of Hasselt, Hasselt, Belgium
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Sun C, Zhong L, Wu Y, Cao C, Guo D, Liu J, Gong L, Zhang S, Sun J, Yu Y, Tong W, Yang J. Incorporation of Laboratory Test Biomarkers Into Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Score Improves Prediction of Ischemic and Bleeding Events in Post-percutaneous Coronary Intervention Patients. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:834975. [PMID: 35651911 PMCID: PMC9148992 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.834975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This study aimed to examine the performance of the dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) score in two retrospective cohorts of post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) patients and to explore whether incorporating additional biomarkers could further improve the predictive power of the DAPT score. In a retrospective derivation cohort of 4,798 PCI patients, the validity of DAPT score for stratifying ischemic/bleeding risks was explored. Then, the association between the baseline status of 54 laboratory test biomarkers and ischemic/bleeding events was revealed while adjusting for the DAPT score. Combinations of individual laboratory test biomarkers that were significantly associated with ischemic/bleeding events were explored to identify the ones that improved discrimination of ischemic and bleeding events when incorporated into DAPT score. Finally, the impact of the combination of biomarkers with DAPT score was validated in an independent retrospective validation cohort of 1,916 PCI patients. Patients with a high DAPT score (DAPT score ≥ 2) had significantly higher risk of ischemic events and significantly lower risk of bleeding than patients with a low DAPT score (DAPT score < 2). Moreover, the addition of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and red cell distribution width CV (RDW-CV) into the DAPT score further improved discrimination of ischemia and bleeding. Furthermore, the incremental predictive value of AST + RDW-CV maintained with measurements was updated at post-baseline time points. DAPT score successfully stratified the risks of ischemia/bleeding post PCI in the current cohorts. Incorporation of AST + RDW-CV into the DAPT score further improved prediction for both ischemic and bleeding events.
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- Chengming Sun
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, China
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- Medical Information Center, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Biochip Laboratory, Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, China
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- Biochip Laboratory, Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, China
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- Biochip Laboratory, Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, China
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- Biochip Laboratory, Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, China
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- Gennlife (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Gennlife (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Weiwei Tong,
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Jun Yang,
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Fernando H, McFadyen JD, Wang X, Shaw J, Stub D, Peter K. P2Y12 Antagonists in Cardiovascular Disease—Finding the Best Balance Between Preventing Ischemic Events and Causing Bleeding. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:854813. [PMID: 35647068 PMCID: PMC9133423 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.854813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Dual antiplatelet therapy comprising of aspirin and oral P2Y12 receptor antagonists are an established cornerstone of therapy in acute coronary syndromes and percutaneous coronary intervention. As a result, the platelet P2Y12 receptor remains a key therapeutic target in cardiovascular medicine since pharmacological antagonists were first developed in the 1990’s. With a greater understanding of platelet biology and the role played by the P2Y12 receptor in the amplification of platelet activation and thrombus formation, there has been progressive refinement in the development of P2Y12 receptor antagonists with greater potency and consistency of antiplatelet effect. However, challenges remain in the utilization of these agents particularly in balancing the need for greater protection from ischemic events whilst minimizing the bleeding risk and present a real opportunity for the institution of individualized medicine. Future drug developments will provide clinicians with greater avenues to achieve this.
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- Himawan Fernando
- Atherothrombosis and Vascular Biology Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Cardiology, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Atherothrombosis and Vascular Biology Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Thrombosis and Hemostasis Unit, Department of Clinical Hematology, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Immunology, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Atherothrombosis and Vascular Biology Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Cardiology, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Cardiology, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Atherothrombosis and Vascular Biology Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Cardiology, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- *Correspondence: Karlheinz Peter,
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Rowland B, Batty JA, Dangas GD, Mehran R, Kunadian V. Oral Antiplatelet Agents in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Interv Cardiol 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/9781119697367.ch39] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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De Luca L, Rubboli A, Lettino M, Tubaro M, Leonardi S, Casella G, Valente S, Rossini R, Sciahbasi A, Natale E, Trambaiolo P, Navazio A, Cipriani M, Corda M, De Nardo A, Francese GM, Napoletano C, Tizzani E, Nardi F, Roncon L, Caldarola P, Riccio C, Gabrielli D, Oliva F, Massimo Gulizia M, Colivicchi F. ANMCO position paper on antithrombotic treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing intracoronary stenting and/or acute coronary syndromes. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022; 24:C254-C271. [PMID: 35663586 PMCID: PMC9155223 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suac020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with or without acute coronary syndromes (ACS) represent a subgroup with a challenging pharmacological management. Indeed, if on the one hand, antithrombotic therapy should reduce the risk related to recurrent ischaemic events and/or stent thrombosis; on the other hand, care must be taken to avoid major bleeding events. In recent years, several trials, which overall included more than 12 000 patients, have been conducted demonstrating the safety of different therapeutic combinations of oral antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents. In the present ANMCO position paper, we propose a decision-making algorithm on antithrombotic strategies based on scientific evidence and expert consensus to be adopted in the periprocedural phase, at the time of hospital discharge, and in the long-term follow-up of patients with AF undergoing PCI with/without ACS.
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- Leonardo De Luca
- Cardiology, Department of Cardio-Thoraco-Vascular, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini, Circonvallazione Gianicolense, 87, 00152 Roma, Italy
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- Cardiology, Cardiovascular Department, Ospedale S. Maria delle Croci, Ravenna, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, San Gerardo Hospital, ASST-Monza, Monza, Italy
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- CCU, Intensive and Interventional Cardiology Department, P.O. San Filippo Neri, Roma, Italy
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- University of Pavia and IRCCS S. Matteo Foundation General Hospital, Pavia, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, Ospedale Maggiore, Azienda USL di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardio-Thoracic Department, A.O.U. Senese, Ospedale Santa Maria alle Scotte, Siena, Italy
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- Emergency Department and Critical Areas, Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Croce e Carle, Cuneo, Italy
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- Cardiology, Department of Cardio-Thoraco-Vascular, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini, Circonvallazione Gianicolense, 87, 00152 Roma, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, Ospedale Sandro Pertini, ASL RM2, Roma, Italy
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- Hospital Cardiology Department, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Cardiology 2-Heart Failure and Transplants, Dipartimento Cardiotoracovascolare "A. De Gasperis", ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milano, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, Azienda Ospedaliera G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Cardiology-ICU Department, Ospedale Civile "G. Jazzolino", Vibo Valentia, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, Azienda di Rilievo Nazionale e Alta Specializzazione "Garibaldi", Catania, Italy
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- Cardiology-ICU Department-Cath Lab, Presidio Ospedaliero "G. Mazzini", Teramo, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, Ospedale Santo Spirito, Casale Monferrato (AL), Italy
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- Cardiology Department, Ospedale Santa Maria della Misericordia, Rovigo, Italy
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- Follow-up of the Post-Acute Patient, Cardio-Vascular Department, AORN Sant'Anna and San Sebastiano, Caserta, Italy
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- Cardiology, Department of Cardio-Thoraco-Vascular, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini, Circonvallazione Gianicolense, 87, 00152 Roma, Italy
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- Cardiology 2-Heart Failure and Transplants, Dipartimento Cardiotoracovascolare "A. De Gasperis", ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milano, Italy
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Department, Presidio Ospedaliero San Filippo Neri, ASL Roma 1, Roma, Italy
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Can an ultrathin strut stent design and a polymer free, proendothelializing probucol matrix coating improve early strut healing? The FRIENDLY-OCT trial. An intra-patient randomized study with OCT, evaluating early strut coverage of a novel probucol coated polymer-free and ultra-thin strut sirolimus-eluting stent compared to a biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stent. Int J Cardiol 2022; 360:13-20. [PMID: 35472561 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2022.04.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND incomplete strut coverage determines the risk of stent thrombosis in the first months after stent implantation. AIMS To evaluate the potential better early healing of a novel probucol coated polymer free ultra-thin strut sirolimus eluting stent (PF-SES). [Clinical trial unique identifier: NCT02785237]. METHODS Patients with two (angiographically similar) lesions with clinical indication for PCI were enrolled. The investigated stent was compared to a thin strut, bioresorbable polymer, sirolimus eluting stent (BP-SES). Every patient received both stents, one in each lesion, assigned in a randomized sequence. OCT was systematically performed at 3 months. Primary end point was the difference in the proportion of covered struts at 3 months (defined as ≥20 μm of tissue coverage). Secondary end points included differences in percentage of uncovered struts (0 μm coverage), mean strut coverage thickness, and malapposed struts' coverage proportion. Major adverse cardiac events (cardiac death, myocardial infarction, target lesion revascularization, and definite or probable stent thrombosis) at 12 months were also evaluated. RESULTS 70 patients were included. At 3 months, a consistent and significantly higher strut coverage rate (≥20 μm) was observed in PF-SES as compared to BP-SES, both for well apposed (87.3% versus 79.1%, p < 0.001) and malapposed struts (50.4% vs 37.8%, p 0.00). Uncoverage rate (0 μm) was also significantly lower for the PF-SES (3.1% vs 5.3%, p < 0.001). There were no differences in clinical endpoints. CONCLUSION The probucol coated non-polymeric ultra-thin strut sirolimus eluting stent showed a significantly better early strut coverage at 3 months.
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Okabe K, Miura K, Shima Y, Ikuta A, Taguchi Y, Takahashi K, Osakada K, Ohya M, Kubo S, Tada T, Tanaka H, Fuku Y, Kadota K. Comparison and Validation of Long-Term Bleeding Events for Academic Bleeding Risk (ARC-HBR) Criteria and Contemporary Risk Scores for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With a Second-Generation Drug Eluting Stent. Circ J 2022; 86:1379-1387. [DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-21-0901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Koya Okabe
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital
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Challenges of long-term dual antiplatelet therapy use following acute coronary syndromes. Am Heart J 2022; 246:44-64. [PMID: 34933000 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2021.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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An acute coronary syndrome (ACS) event is associated with a high risk of recurrent ACS, stroke, and death. To ameliorate the risk of subsequent events, current guidelines for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and non-ST-segment elevation ACS recommend long-term management strategies for secondary prevention including risk factor modification and anti-ischemic and antiplatelet therapies. Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), comprising aspirin plus a P2Y12 inhibitor, is a critical component of secondary prevention therapy following ACS. However, despite the importance of DAPT for secondary prevention after ACS, questions remain over the optimal duration of therapy. Clinical evidence is emerging that maintenance DAPT >12 months lowers the risk of recurrent ACS events; however, this benefit must be considered against any potential risks of prolonged DAPT such as bleeding. Several tools for bleeding risk assessment have shown promise; however, their limited accuracy and discriminative power necessitates further development. Assessment of patient ischemic risk should consider the complexity of the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedure, anatomic burden of coronary artery disease, and additional underlying risk factors. Consequently, identifying patients in whom the risk:benefit ratio favors prolonged DAPT may prove invaluable for clinicians in deciding which patients should continue or stop taking DAPT at 12 months after PCI, or consider P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy as an option. This article reviews the most recent information about the risks and benefits of DAPT continued for >12 months after ACS and provides critical guidance to assist physicians in identifying patients most likely to benefit from a secondary prevention strategy with DAPT.
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Angiolillo DJ, Galli M, Collet JP, Kastrati A, O'Donoghue ML. Antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention. EUROINTERVENTION 2022; 17:e1371-e1396. [PMID: 35354550 PMCID: PMC9896394 DOI: 10.4244/eij-d-21-00904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Antiplatelet therapy is key to reducing local thrombotic complications and systemic ischaemic events among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), but it is inevitably associated with increased bleeding. The continuous refinement in stent technologies, together with the high incidence of ischaemic recurrences after PCI and the understanding of prognostic implications associated with bleeding, have led to a substantial evolution in antiplatelet treatment regimens over the past decades. Numerous investigations have been conducted to better stratify patients undergoing PCI according to their ischaemic and bleeding risks and to implement antithrombotic regimens accordingly. Evidence from these investigations have resulted in a number of antithrombotic treatment options as recommended by recent guidelines. In this State-of-the-Art review we provide the rationale, summarise the evidence, and discuss current and future directions of antiplatelet treatment regimens after PCI.
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- Dominick J Angiolillo
- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, USA
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- ACTION Study Group, Institut de Cardiologie, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- TIMI Study Group, Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Salehin S, Hasan SM, Hossain MD, Gilani S, Khalife W. Short term dual antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention with drug eluting stents: A comprehensive review of literature. Curr Probl Cardiol 2022:101234. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2022.101234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Kerkmeijer LSM, Renkens MPL, Tijssen RYG, Hofma SH, van der Schaaf RJ, Arkenbout EK, Weevers APJD, Garcia-Garcia HM, Kraak R, Piek JJ, Tijssen JGP, Henriques JPS, de Winter RJ, Wykrzykowska JJ. Long-term clinical outcomes of everolimus-eluting bioresorbable scaffolds versus everolimus-eluting stents: final five-year results of the AIDA randomised clinical trial. EUROINTERVENTION 2022; 17:1340-1347. [PMID: 34483094 PMCID: PMC9743247 DOI: 10.4244/eij-d-21-00419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Absorb bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS)-related events have been reported between 1 and 3 years - the period of active scaffold bioresorption. Data on the performance of the Absorb BVS in daily clinical practice beyond this time point are scarce. AIMS This report aimed to provide the final five-year clinical follow-up of the Absorb BVS in comparison with the XIENCE everolimus-eluting stent (EES). In addition, we evaluated the effect of prolonged dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) administration on events in the scaffold group. METHODS AIDA was a multicentre, investigator-initiated, non-inferiority trial, in which 1,845 unselected patients with coronary artery disease were randomly assigned to either the Absorb BVS (n=924) or the XIENCE EES (n=921). Target vessel failure (TVF), a composite of cardiac death, target vessel myocardial infarction or target vessel revascularisation, was the primary endpoint. Scaffold thrombosis cases were matched with controls and tested for the effect of prolonged DAPT. RESULTS Up to five-year follow-up, there was no difference in TVF between the Absorb BVS (17.7%) and the XIENCE EES (16.1%) (hazard ratio [HR] 1.31, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.90-1.41; p=0.302). Definite or probable device thrombosis (DT) occurred in 43 patients (4.8%) in the scaffold group compared to 13 patients (1.5%) in the stent group (HR 3.32, 95% CI: 1.78-6.17; p<0.001). DT between 3 and 4 years occurred six times in the Absorb arm versus three times in the XIENCE arm. Between 4 and 5 years, the incidence was three versus two, respectively. Of those three DT in the scaffold group, two occurred in XIENCE EES-treated lesions. The odds ratio of scaffold thrombosis in patients on DAPT compared to off DAPT throughout five-year follow-up was 0.36 (95% CI: 0.15-0.86). CONCLUSIONS The excess risk of the Absorb BVS on late adverse events, in particular device thrombosis, in routine PCI continues up to 4 years and seems to plateau afterwards. Clinical Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01858077.
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- Laura S M Kerkmeijer
- Amsterdam UMC, Heart Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Heart Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Heart Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Tergooi Hospital, Blaricum, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Heart Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Heart Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Heart Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Heart Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Evaluation of the Use of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy beyond the First Year after Acute Coronary Syndrome. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11061680. [PMID: 35330004 PMCID: PMC8955645 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11061680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Clinical practice guidelines recommend extending dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) beyond 1 year after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients with high ischemic risk and without high bleeding risk. The aim of this study was to identify variables associated with DAPT prolongation in a cohort of 1967 consecutive patients discharged after ACS without thrombotic or hemorrhagic events during the following year. The sample was stratified according to whether DAPT was extended beyond 1 year, and the factors associated with this strategy were analyzed. In 32.2% of the patients, DAPT was extended beyond 1 year. Overall, 770 patients (39.1%) were considered candidates for extended treatment based on PEGASUS criteria and absence of high bleeding risk, and DAPT was extended in 34.4% of them. The presence of a PEGASUS criterion was associated with extended DAPT in the univariate analysis, but not history of bleeding or a high bleeding risk. In the multivariate analysis, a history of percutaneous coronary intervention (odds ratio (OR) = 1.8, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.4–2.4), stent thrombosis (OR = 3.8, 95% CI 1.7–8.9), coronary artery disease complexity (OR = 1.3, 95% CI 1.1–1.5), reinfarction (OR = 4.1, 95% CI 1.6–10.4), and clopidogrel use (OR = 1.3, 95% CI 1.1–1.6) were significantly associated with extended use. DAPT was extended in 32.2% of patients who survived ACS without thrombotic or hemorrhagic events. This percentage was 34.4% when the candidates were analyzed according to clinical guidelines. Neither the PEGASUS criteria nor the bleeding risk was independently associated with this strategy.
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Alkhalil M, Džavík V, Bhatt DL, Mehran R, Mehta SR. Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients Undergoing Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Curr Cardiol Rep 2022; 24:277-293. [PMID: 35294730 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-022-01645-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The evidence for use of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the elective setting is relatively sparse and is based on data from more than two decades ago. We will review the evidence supporting the use of DAPT with focus on stable patients undergoing elective PCI, including the role of potent P2Y12 inhibitors, modified DAPT durations, and more recently, aspirin discontinuation. RECENT FINDINGS Clopidogrel is the recommended P2Y12 inhibitor in the elective PCI setting. The benefit of more potent P2Y12 inhibitors such as ticagrelor or prasugrel in stable patients is unproven, but their use might be reasonable in those with high clinical or angiographic features of increased ischemic risk without increased risk of bleeding. Moreover, extending DAPT beyond 12 months is associated with a reduction in ischemic events but also increased bleeding. In contrast, shortening DAPT (3-6 months) reduces bleeding compared with 1 year of treatment, but it is also probably associated with increased ischemic events, mainly in higher-risk patients undergoing complex PCI. Recently, early aspirin discontinuation at 3 months (and perhaps as early as 1 month) following PCI reduces bleeding, with no evidence to suggest an increase in ischemic events. Clopidogrel is the P2Y12 inhibitor of choice, while more data are required to support the use of more potent P2Y12 inhibitors in stable patients. The duration of DAPT should be tailored to individual patient ischemic and bleeding risks. New strategies, such as early aspirin discontinuation, are promising to reduce bleeding risk without increase in ischemic risk.
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- Mohammad Alkhalil
- Division of Cardiology, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada.,Cardiothoracic Centre, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.,Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
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- Division of Cardiology, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital Heart and Vascular Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
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Nusca A, Viscusi MM, Piccirillo F, De Filippis A, Nenna A, Spadaccio C, Nappi F, Chello C, Mangiacapra F, Grigioni F, Chello M, Ussia GP. In Stent Neo-Atherosclerosis: Pathophysiology, Clinical Implications, Prevention, and Therapeutic Approaches. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12030393. [PMID: 35330144 PMCID: PMC8955389 DOI: 10.3390/life12030393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Despite the dramatic improvements of revascularization therapies occurring in the past decades, a relevant percentage of patients treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) still develops stent failure due to neo-atherosclerosis (NA). This histopathological phenomenon following stent implantation represents the substrate for late in-stent restenosis (ISR) and late stent thrombosis (ST), with a significant impact on patient’s long-term clinical outcomes. This appears even more remarkable in the setting of drug-eluting stent implantation, where the substantial delay in vascular healing because of the released anti-proliferative agents might increase the occurrence of this complication. Since the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of NA diverge from native atherosclerosis and early ISR, intra-coronary imaging techniques are crucial for its early detection, providing a proper in vivo assessment of both neo-intimal plaque composition and peri-strut structures. Furthermore, different strategies for NA prevention and treatment have been proposed, including tailored pharmacological therapies as well as specific invasive tools. Considering the increasing population undergoing PCI with drug-eluting stents (DES), this review aims to provide an updated overview of the most recent evidence regarding NA, discussing pathophysiology, contemporary intravascular imaging techniques, and well-established and experimental invasive and pharmacological treatment strategies.
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- Annunziata Nusca
- Cardiology, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.N.); (M.M.V.); (F.P.); (A.D.F.); (F.M.); (F.G.); (G.P.U.)
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- Cardiology, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.N.); (M.M.V.); (F.P.); (A.D.F.); (F.M.); (F.G.); (G.P.U.)
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- Cardiology, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.N.); (M.M.V.); (F.P.); (A.D.F.); (F.M.); (F.G.); (G.P.U.)
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- Cardiology, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.N.); (M.M.V.); (F.P.); (A.D.F.); (F.M.); (F.G.); (G.P.U.)
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- Cardiac Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, Italy; (C.C.); (M.C.)
- Correspondence:
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- Cardiac Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA;
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- Cardiac Surgery, Centre Cardiologique du Nord de Saint-Denis, 93200 Paris, France;
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- Cardiac Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, Italy; (C.C.); (M.C.)
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- Cardiology, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.N.); (M.M.V.); (F.P.); (A.D.F.); (F.M.); (F.G.); (G.P.U.)
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- Cardiology, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.N.); (M.M.V.); (F.P.); (A.D.F.); (F.M.); (F.G.); (G.P.U.)
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- Cardiac Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, Italy; (C.C.); (M.C.)
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- Cardiology, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.N.); (M.M.V.); (F.P.); (A.D.F.); (F.M.); (F.G.); (G.P.U.)
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Lüscher TF, Davies A, Beer JH, Valgimigli M, Nienaber CA, Camm JA, Baumgartner I, Diener HC, Konstantinides SV. Towards personalized antithrombotic management with drugs and devices across the cardiovascular spectrum. Eur Heart J 2022; 43:940-958. [PMID: 34624084 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Intravascular thrombus formation and embolization are among the most frequent events leading to a number of cardiovascular conditions with high morbidity and mortality. The underlying causes are stasis of the circulating blood, genetic and acquired coagulation disorders, and reduced antithrombotic or prothrombotic properties of the vascular wall (Virchow's triad). In the venous system, intravascular thrombi can cause venous thrombosis and pulmonary and even peripheral embolism including ischaemic stroke [through a patent foramen ovale (PFO)]. Thrombi in the left atrium and its appendage or ventricle form in the context of atrial fibrillation and infarction, respectively. Furthermore, thrombi can form on native or prosthetic aortic valves, within the aorta (in particular at sites of ulcers, aortic dissection, and abdominal aneurysms), and in cerebral and peripheral arteries causing stroke and critical limb ischaemia, respectively. Finally, thrombotic occlusion may occur in arteries supplying vital organs such the heart, brain, kidney, and extremities. Thrombus formation and embolization can be managed with anticoagulants and devices depending on where they form and embolize and on patient characteristics. Vitamin K antagonists are preferred in patients with mechanical valves, while novel oral anticoagulants are first choice in most other cardiovascular conditions, in particular venous thromboembolism and atrial fibrillation. As anticoagulants are associated with a risk of bleeding, devices such as occluders of a PFO or the left atrial appendage are preferred in patients with an increased bleeding risk. Platelet inhibitors such as aspirin and/or P2Y12 antagonists are preferred in the secondary prevention of coronary artery disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease either alone or in combination depending on the clinical condition. A differential and personalized use of anticoagulants, platelet inhibitors, and devices is recommended and reviewed in this article.
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- Thomas F Lüscher
- Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, Heart Division, Guy Scadding Building, Dovehouse Street, Imperial College, London SW3 6LY, UK.,Center for Molecular Cardiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, Heart Division, Guy Scadding Building, Dovehouse Street, Imperial College, London SW3 6LY, UK
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- Center for Molecular Cardiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- CardioCentro, Lugano, Switzerland.,University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, Heart Division, Guy Scadding Building, Dovehouse Street, Imperial College, London SW3 6LY, UK
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- St. Georges University and Imperial College, London, UK
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology, Medical Faculty of the University Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg-Essen, Germany
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Del Bianco-Rondeau M, Robert-Halabi M, Bloom S, Rabasa-Lhoret R, Tardif JC, Lordkipanidzé M, Marquis-Gravel G. Aspirin for Primary Cardiovascular Prevention in Patients with Diabetes: Uncertainties and Opportunities. Thromb Haemost 2022; 122:1443-1453. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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AbstractThe use of the antiplatelet agent aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) was previously routinely recommended for the primary prevention of cardiovascular (CV) events in patients with diabetes, but recent large-scale randomized trials have failed to demonstrate a sizeable net clinical benefit with a once-daily, low-dose (81–100 mg) regimen in this population. Previous pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies have suggested that the aspirin formulation (enteric-coated) and dosing schedule (once daily) studied in randomized trials for primary prevention of CV events defining contemporary clinical practice may not leverage the full potential of the drug, particularly in patients with diabetes. Indeed, the diabetic platelets bear characteristics that increase their thrombotic potential and alter their pharmacologic response to the drug. Consequently, the appropriateness of studying a uniform aspirin regimen in landmark primary prevention trials needs to be revisited. In this review, we present the evidence showing that diabetes not only increases baseline platelet reactivity, but also alters platelet response to aspirin through different mechanisms including a faster platelet turnover rate. Obesity, which is frequently associated with diabetes, also impacts its pharmacokinetics via an increase in distribution volume. Small-scale pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies have suggested that the relative aspirin resistance phenotype observed in patients with diabetes may be reversed with a twice-daily dosing schedule, and with nonenteric-coated aspirin formulations. Properly powered randomized controlled trials investigating the efficacy and safety of aspirin dosing schedules and formulations tailored to the population of patients with diabetes are urgently required to optimize patient care.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Research Center, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Research Center, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Research Center, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Research Center, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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Antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention: current status and future perspectives. Cardiovasc Interv Ther 2022; 37:255-263. [PMID: 35237927 DOI: 10.1007/s12928-022-00847-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been changing in parallel with the development of drug-eluting stents (DES) and antiplatelet agents. The recommendation of dual antiplatelet therapy duration is getting shorter due to the decreased risk of stent thrombosis in new-generation DES, the use of a P2Y12 inhibitor as a monotherapy, and the increasing prevalence of high bleeding risk patients. Antithrombotic therapy after PCI has also changed due to the introduction of direct oral anticoagulants. Aspirin-free P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy is now being evaluated in several prospective studies as a novel strategy of antiplatelet therapy after PCI. This review shows a current status and provides future perspectives for the antiplatelet therapy after PCI.
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Bhatt DL, Pollack CV, Mazer CD, Angiolillo DJ, Steg PG, James SK, Weitz JI, Ramnath R, Arnold SE, Mays MC, Umstead BR, White B, Hickey LL, Jennings LK, Curry BJ, Lee JS, Verma S. Bentracimab for Ticagrelor Reversal in Patients Undergoing Urgent Surgery. NEJM EVIDENCE 2022; 1:EVIDoa2100047. [PMID: 38319214 DOI: 10.1056/evidoa2100047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND: Ticagrelor is a reversible oral P2Y12 platelet inhibitor used to treat patients with acute coronary syndromes, prior myocardial infarction, high-risk coronary artery disease, transient ischemic attack, or ischemic stroke. A healthy volunteer study showed that the intravenous monoclonal antibody bentracimab rapidly reverses ticagrelor, but the effect in patients was unknown. METHODS: In a prespecified interim analysis of a single-arm, prospective study, bentracimab was evaluated in ticagrelor-treated patients who required urgent surgery or had major hemorrhage. The extent of reversal was determined using the VerifyNow P2Y12 assay. Clinical hemostasis was assessed by central adjudication using validated criteria. Treatment-emergent safety events were evaluated. The trial is ongoing and will enroll approximately 200 patients with evaluable data. RESULTS: Of 150 enrolled patients, 142 required urgent surgery and 8 had major hemorrhage. For the end-point analysis, 129 patients had analyzable platelet data; 122 had data on adjudicated hemostasis. Bentracimab provided a rapid reversal of ticagrelor’s antiplatelet effects within 5 to 10 minutes. The reversal was sustained for more than 24 hours, as measured with the VerifyNow P2Y12 and vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein phosphorylation assays (P<0.001, with both assays and in all subgroups). Adjudicated hemostasis was achieved for more than 90% of patients (P<0.001); approximately 5% of patients had thrombotic events. No allergic or infusion-related reactions were reported. CONCLUSIONS: Bentracimab provided immediate and sustained reversal of the antiplatelet effects of ticagrelor in patients undergoing surgical procedures. (Funded by PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT04286438.)
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- Deepak L Bhatt
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson
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- INSERM UMR1148, University of Paris, Paris
- Hôpital Bichat, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris
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- Cardiology, Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Thrombosis and Atherosclerosis Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Malvern, PA
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Akin I, Nienaber CA. Ticagrelor after Acute Coronary Syndrome: One For All or Part of Personalized Medicine? THE LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH. EUROPE 2022; 14:100309. [PMID: 35146475 PMCID: PMC8802043 DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2022.100309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Ibrahim Akin
- Universitätsmedizin Mannheim; Theodor-Kutzer Ufer 1-3; 68167 Mannheim, Germany; DZHK (Deutsches Zentrum für Herz-Kreislaufforschung) Partner Site Mannheim
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- Cardiology and Aortic Centre, Royal Brompton Hospital and Harefield Trust, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NP, UK
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Kim HT, Lee JH, Nam JH, Lee CH, Son JW, Kim U, Park JS, Shin DG. Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Prolonged Dual Antiplatelet Therapy according to Baseline Anemia after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Yonsei Med J 2022; 63:211-219. [PMID: 35184423 PMCID: PMC8860942 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2022.63.3.211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE We aimed to evaluate the outcomes of prolonged dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) depending on baseline anemia after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). MATERIALS AND METHODS Among the 1470 study participants, 448 (30.5%) were classified as having baseline anemia. We categorized the study population according to baseline anemia and DAPT duration: ≤12-month (m) DAPT (n=226) vs. >12-m DAPT (n=222) in anemic patients, and ≤12-m DAPT (n=521) vs. >12-m DAPT (n=501) in non-anemic patients. RESULTS During a follow-up of 80.8 (interquartile range 60.6-97.1) months, anemic patients showed a higher incidence of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCEs) (26.9% vs. 17.1%, p<0.001) and major bleeding (9.8% vs. 5.1%, p=0.006). Among the non-anemic patients, prolonged DAPT was associated with a reduced rate of MACCEs [inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) adjusted hazard ratio (HR), 0.78; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.63-0.96; p=0.019] without an increase in major bleeding (IPTW adjusted HR, 1.12; 95% CI, 0.75-1.68; p=0.574). However, prolonged DAPT was not related to the incidence of MACCEs (IPTW adjusted HR, 1.11; 95% CI, 0.88-1.39; p=0.387), with increased major bleeding (IPTW adjusted HR, 2.01; 95% CI, 1.32-3.06; p=0.001) among anemic patients. CONCLUSION Although extended DAPT led to a reduction in MACCEs in non-anemic patients, it was related to increased major bleeding without reducing MACCEs in anemic patients.
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- Hun-Tae Kim
- Cardiovascular Division, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
- Cardiovascular Division, Pohang Semyeong Christianity Hospital, Pohang, Korea
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- Cardiovascular Division, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Cardiovascular Division, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Cardiovascular Division, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Cardiovascular Division, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Cardiovascular Division, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Cardiovascular Division, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Cardiovascular Division, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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Towashiraporn K, Krittayaphong R. Current Perspectives on Antithrombotic Therapy for the Treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. Int J Gen Med 2022; 15:2397-2414. [PMID: 35264877 PMCID: PMC8901254 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s289295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the treatment of choice for ACS as this procedure reduces the morbidity and mortality rates of patients in clinical trials and daily practice. However, patients with a history of prior ACS who undergo PCI are still at high risk for recurrent major adverse cardiac events (MACE). Because the antithrombotic drugs reduce the rate of MACE and minimize stent-related complications such as target vessel failure or stent thrombosis, the utilization of these agents is the cornerstone treatment for secondary prevention of ACS patients after PCI. Unfortunately, using the antithrombotic agents may be associated with bleeding complications, including major or fatal bleeding. Therefore, premature discontinuation of antithrombotic regimens regarding the hemorrhagic events is sometimes inevitable and possibly leads to fatal complications such as stent thrombosis. To minimize the bleeding issues, shorten antithrombotic regimens have been proposed, which theoretically offers improved safety. Nevertheless, inappropriate withdrawal of antithrombotic drugs may increase the rate of ischemic events. On the other hand, an unnecessary prolonged antithrombotic regimen may cause avoidable bleeding. Balancing the risk of bleeding against the benefits of using antithrombotic drugs is therefore challenging especially for the patients who contain both bleeding and ischemic risks such as ACS patients who are concomitant using the anticoagulants. Currently, the treatment paradigms are shifting from the “one size fits all approach” toward the “tailored approach”. This means that the antithrombotic regimens can be adjustable individually. As a result, various clinical risk scoring systems have been established to help physicians with their decision-making. However, besides the development of these dedicated scoring tools, clinical judgment for balancing the safety versus the efficacy before deciding on the antithrombotic plan is still imperative.
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- Korakoth Towashiraporn
- Her Majesty Cardiac Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Correspondence: Rungroj Krittayaphong, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand, Tel +66 2-419-6104, Fax +66 2-412-7412, Email
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Christensen DM, Strange JE, Phelps M, Schjerning AM, Sehested TS, Gerds T, Gislason G. Age- and sex-specific trends in the incidence of myocardial infarction in Denmark, 2005 to 2021. Atherosclerosis 2022; 346:63-67. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2022.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Outcomes of prolonged dual anti-platelet therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A nationwide registry-based study. Am Heart J 2022; 245:81-89. [PMID: 34902311 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2021.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Randomized controlled trials have shown a reduced risk of ischemic events and an increased risk of bleeding in patients treated with prolonged dual anti-platelet therapy (DAPT) beyond 12 months following acute coronary syndrome (ACS). We aimed to investigate outcomes of prolonged DAPT vs aspirin monotherapy (ASA) in a real-world population. METHODS AND RESULTS Using nationwide registries, we identified all patients with ACS who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention and received 12-month DAPT between January 2013 and October 2016. Patients still on DAPT were compared to patients on ASA at index date (15 months after ACS-date) and followed for up to 2 years. Cox regression models were employed to calculate standardized risks of all-cause mortality, major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE), and major bleeding. The study included 7,449 patients, 1,901 on DAPT (median age 66, 72.1% male) and 5,548 on ASA (median age 65, 75.1% male). Standardized absolute 2-year risk of all-cause mortality, MACE, and major bleeding was 2.7%, 3.7%, and 5.4% for DAPT vs 2.2%, 3.8%, and 1.3% for ASA. DAPT was not associated with a significant standardized 2-year risk difference (SRD) of all-cause mortality (SRD: 0.5%, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.9 to 1.7) or MACE (SRD: -0.1%, 95% CI -1.8 to 1.6), but a significantly higher risk of major bleeding (SRD: 4.1%, 95% CI 1.8-6.6). CONCLUSIONS In a nationwide cohort of ACS patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, prolonged DAPT was not significantly associated with a reduced risk of all-cause mortality or MACE, but an increased risk of major bleeding. Future randomized controlled trials should investigate the optimal anti-platelet regimen in this patient group.
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Serum Albumin and Bleeding Events After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction (from the HAGAKURE-ACS Registry). Am J Cardiol 2022; 165:19-26. [PMID: 34893303 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2021.10.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Low serum albumin (SA) on admission in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has been reported to be associated with adverse cardiovascular events. The relation between low SA and post-AMI bleeding events is presently unknown. We analyzed 1,724 patients with AMI enrolled in the HAGAKURE-ACS registry who underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention from January 2014 to December 2018. To assess the influence of low SA at admission, patients were divided into 3 groups according to the albumin tertiles: the low SA group (<3.8 g/100 ml), the middle SA (MSA) group (3.8 to 4.1 g/100 ml), and the normal SA (NSA) group (≥4.2 g/100 ml). The primary end point was the incidence of Global Utilization of Streptokinase and Tissue Plasminogen Activator for Occluded Coronary Arteries moderate/severe bleeding. The cumulative 3-year incidence of the primary end point was significantly higher in the low SA group than in the MSA and NSA groups (30.8% and 11.9% vs 7.7%; p <0.001). In the landmark analysis at 30 days, the cumulative incidences of the primary end point were also significantly higher in the low SA group than in the MSA and NSA groups, both within and beyond 30 days (20.1% and 6.1% vs 3.5%; p <0.001, and 12.4% and 6.2% vs 4.5%; p <0.001, respectively). After adjusting for confounders, the low SA group showed excess risk of bleeding events relative to NSA (hazard ratio 1.56; 95% confidence interval 1.06 to 2.30; p = 0.026), whereas risk of bleeding was neutral in MSA relative to NSA (hazard ratio 0.94; 95% confidence interval 0.63 to 1.34; p = 0.752). In conclusion, low SA at admission was independently associated with higher risk for bleeding events in patients with AMI undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.
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Chiarito M, Baber U, Cao D, Sharma SK, Dangas G, Angiolillo DJ, Briguori C, Cohen DJ, Dudek D, Džavík V, Escaned J, Gil R, Hamm CW, Henry T, Huber K, Kastrati A, Kaul U, Kornowski R, Krucoff M, Kunadian V, Mehta SR, Moliterno D, Ohman EM, Oldroyd K, Sardella G, Zhongjie Z, Sartori S, Stefanini G, Shlofmitz R, Steg PG, Weisz G, Witzenbichler B, Han YL, Pocock S, Gibson CM, Mehran R. Ticagrelor Monotherapy After PCI in High-Risk Patients With Prior MI: A Prespecified TWILIGHT Substudy. JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2022; 15:282-293. [PMID: 35033468 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2021.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate if patients with prior myocardial infarction (MI) could benefit from ticagrelor monotherapy in terms of bleeding reduction without any compromise in ischemic event prevention. BACKGROUND Patients with history of MI who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remain at risk for recurrent ischemic events. The optimal antithrombotic strategy for this cohort remains debated. METHODS In this prespecified analysis of the randomized TWILIGHT (Ticagrelor With Aspirin or Alone in High-Risk Patients after Coronary Intervention) trial, the authors evaluated the impact of history of MI on treatment effect of ticagrelor monotherapy versus ticagrelor plus aspirin in patients undergoing PCI with drug-eluting stent with at least 1 clinical and 1 angiographic high-risk feature and free from adverse events at 3 months after index PCI. The primary endpoint was Bleeding Academic Research Consortium type 2, 3, or 5 bleeding, and the key secondary endpoint was the composite of all-cause death, MI, or stroke, both at 12 months after randomization. RESULTS A total of 1,937 patients (29.7%) with and 4,595 patients (70.3%) without prior MI were randomized to ticagrelor and placebo or ticagrelor and aspirin. At 1 year after randomization, patients with prior MI experienced higher rates of death, MI, or stroke (5.7% vs 3.2%; P < 0.001) but similar BARC types 2 to 5 bleeding (5.0% vs 5.5%; P = 0.677) compared with patients without prior MI. Ticagrelor monotherapy consistently reduced the risk for the primary bleeding outcome in patients with (3.4% vs 6.7%; HR: 0.50; 95% CI: 0.33-0.76) and without (4.2% vs 7.0%; HR: 0.58; 95% CI: 0.45-0.76; Pinteraction = 0.54) prior MI. Rates of the key secondary ischemic outcome were not significantly different between treatment groups irrespective of history of MI (prior MI, 6.0% vs 5.5% [HR: 1.09; 95% CI: 0.75-1.58]; no prior MI, 3.1% vs 3.3% [HR: 0.92; 95% CI: 0.67-1.28]; Pinteraction = 0.52). CONCLUSIONS Ticagrelor monotherapy is associated with significantly lower risk for bleeding events compared with ticagrelor plus aspirin, without any compromise in ischemic prevention, among high-risk patients with history of MI undergoing PCI. (Ticagrelor With Aspirin or Alone in High-Risk Patients After Coronary Intervention [TWILIGHT]; NCT02270242).
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- Mauro Chiarito
- Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele-Milan, Italy; Cardio Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA; University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
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- Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Cardiovascular Research Foundation, New York, New York, USA; St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, New York, USA
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Research and Innovation in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiac Intensive Care, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Invasive Cardiology, Center of Postgraduate Medical Education, Central Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Warsaw, Poland
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- Carl and Edyth Lindner Center for Research and Education at the Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre, New Delhi, India
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- Duke University Medical Center-Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Institute of Cellular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom; Cardiothoracic Centre, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Duke University Medical Center-Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- West of Scotland Heart and Lung Centre, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele-Milan, Italy; Cardio Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Montefiore Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA.
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Bertolone DT, Gallinoro E, Esposito G, Paolisso P, Bermpeis K, De Colle C, Fabbricatore D, Mileva N, Valeriano C, Munhoz D, Belmonte M, Vanderheyden M, Bartunek J, Sonck J, Wyffels E, Collet C, Mancusi C, Morisco C, De Luca N, De Bruyne B, Barbato E. Contemporary Management of Stable Coronary Artery Disease. High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev 2022; 29:207-219. [PMID: 35147890 PMCID: PMC9050764 DOI: 10.1007/s40292-021-00497-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Coronary artery disease (CAD) continues to be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in developed countries. Assessment of pre-test probability (PTP) based on patient's characteristics, gender and symptoms, help to identify more accurate patient's clinical likelihood of coronary artery disease. Consequently, non-invasive imaging tests are performed more appropriately to rule in or rule out CAD rather than invasive coronary angiography (ICA). Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is the first-line non-invasive imaging technique in patients with suspected CAD and could be used to plan and guide coronary intervention. Invasive coronary angiography remains the gold-standard method for the identification and characterization of coronary artery stenosis. However, it is recommended in patients where the imaging tests are non-conclusive, and the clinical likelihood is very high, remembering that in clinical practice, approximately 30 to 70% of patients with symptoms and/or signs of ischemia, referred to coronary angiography, have non obstructive coronary artery disease (INOCA). In this contest, physiology and imaging-guided revascularization represent the cornerstone of contemporary management of chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) patients allowing us to focus specifically on ischemia-inducing stenoses. Finally, we also discuss contemporary medical therapeutic approach for secondary prevention. The aim of this review is to provide an updated diagnostic and therapeutic approach for the management of patients with stable coronary artery disease.
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- Dario Tino Bertolone
- Cardiovascular Center Aalst, OLV-Clinic, Aalst, Belgium.,Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Center Aalst, OLV-Clinic, Aalst, Belgium.,Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Center Aalst, OLV-Clinic, Aalst, Belgium.,Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Center Aalst, OLV-Clinic, Aalst, Belgium.,Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Center Aalst, OLV-Clinic, Aalst, Belgium.,Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Center Aalst, OLV-Clinic, Aalst, Belgium.,Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Center Aalst, OLV-Clinic, Aalst, Belgium
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- Cardiovascular Center Aalst, OLV-Clinic, Aalst, Belgium.,Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Center Aalst, OLV-Clinic, Aalst, Belgium.,Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Center Aalst, OLV-Clinic, Aalst, Belgium
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- Cardiovascular Center Aalst, OLV-Clinic, Aalst, Belgium
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Center Aalst, OLV-Clinic, Aalst, Belgium.,Department of Cardiology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Cardiovascular Center Aalst, OLV-Clinic, Aalst, Belgium. .,Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
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Capodanno D, Bhatt DL, Gibson CM, James S, Kimura T, Mehran R, Rao SV, Steg PG, Urban P, Valgimigli M, Windecker S, Angiolillo DJ. Bleeding avoidance strategies in percutaneous coronary intervention. Nat Rev Cardiol 2022; 19:117-132. [PMID: 34426673 DOI: 10.1038/s41569-021-00598-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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For many years, bleeding has been perceived as an unavoidable consequence of strategies aimed at reducing thrombotic complications in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, the paradigm has now shifted towards bleeding being recognized as a prognostically unfavourable event to the same extent as having a new or recurrent ischaemic or thrombotic complication. As such, in parallel with progress in device and drug development for PCI, there is clinical interest in developing strategies that maximize not only the efficacy but also the safety (for example, by minimizing bleeding) of any antithrombotic treatment or procedural aspect before, during or after PCI. In this Review, we discuss contemporary data and aspects of bleeding avoidance strategies in PCI, including risk stratification, timing of revascularization, pretreatment with antiplatelet agents, selection of vascular access, choice of coronary stents and antithrombotic treatment regimens.
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- Davide Capodanno
- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital Heart & Vascular Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- The Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC, USA
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- Cardiocentro Ticino Institute and Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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Almas T, Ehtesham M, Basit J, Khedro T, Malik U, Nagarajan VR, Hur J, Alshareef N, Fathima A, Virk HUH, Hameed A, Li J. Prasugrel versus ticagrelor for acute coronary syndrome patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A critical appraisal of randomized controlled trials. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 74:103330. [PMID: 35198169 PMCID: PMC8844802 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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- Talal Almas
- RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
- Corresponding author. RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, 123 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin, Ireland.
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- RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- University Hospital, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Bradley SA, Spring KJ, Beran RG, Chatzis D, Killingsworth MC, Bhaskar SMM. Role of diabetes in stroke: Recent advances in pathophysiology and clinical management. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2022; 38:e3495. [PMID: 34530485 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The increasing prevalence of diabetes and stroke is a major global public health concern. Specifically, acute stroke patients, with pre-existing diabetes, pose a clinical challenge. It is established that diabetes is associated with a worse prognosis after acute stroke and the various biological factors that mediate poor recovery profiles in diabetic patients is unknown. The level of association and impact of diabetes, in the setting of reperfusion therapy, is yet to be determined. This article presents a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge of the role of diabetes in stroke, therapeutic strategies for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease and/or stroke in diabetes, and various therapeutic considerations that may apply during pre-stroke, acute, sub-acute and post-stroke stages. The early diagnosis of diabetes as a comorbidity for stroke, as well as tailored post-stroke management of diabetes, is pivotal to our efforts to limit the burden. Increasing awareness and involvement of neurologists in the management of diabetes and other cardiovascular risk factors is desirable towards improving stroke prevention and efficacy of reperfusion therapy in acute stroke patients with diabetes.
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- Sian A Bradley
- University of New South Wales (UNSW), South Western Sydney Clinical School, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
- Neurovascular Imaging Laboratory, Clinical Sciences Stream, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of New South Wales (UNSW), South Western Sydney Clinical School, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
- NSW Brain Clot Bank, NSW Health Pathology, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Medical Oncology Group, Liverpool Clinical School, Western Sydney University & Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of New South Wales (UNSW), South Western Sydney Clinical School, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Neurology and Neurophysiology, Liverpool Hospital and South Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Medical School, Griffith University, Southport, Queensland, Australia
- Sechenov Moscow First State University, Moscow, Russia
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- University of New South Wales (UNSW), South Western Sydney Clinical School, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
- Neurovascular Imaging Laboratory, Clinical Sciences Stream, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- NSW Brain Clot Bank, NSW Health Pathology, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Correlatively Microscopy Facility, NSW Health Pathctology, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of New South Wales (UNSW), South Western Sydney Clinical School, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
- Neurovascular Imaging Laboratory, Clinical Sciences Stream, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- NSW Brain Clot Bank, NSW Health Pathology, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Neurology and Neurophysiology, Liverpool Hospital and South Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Akama J, Shimizu T, Ando T, Anzai F, Muto Y, Kimishima Y, Kiko T, Yoshihisa A, Yamaki T, Kunii H, Nakazato K, Ishida T, Takeishi Y. Prognostic Value of the Pattern of Non-Adherence to Anti-Platelet Regimen in Stented Patients (PARIS) Bleeding Risk Score for Long-Term Mortality After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Int Heart J 2022; 63:15-22. [DOI: 10.1536/ihj.21-440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Joh Akama
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fukushima Medical University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fukushima Medical University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fukushima Medical University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fukushima Medical University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fukushima Medical University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fukushima Medical University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fukushima Medical University
| | - Akiomi Yoshihisa
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fukushima Medical University
| | - Takayoshi Yamaki
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fukushima Medical University
| | - Hiroyuki Kunii
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fukushima Medical University
| | | | - Takafumi Ishida
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fukushima Medical University
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