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Leboube S, Camboulives L, Bochaton T, Amaz C, Bergerot C, Altman M, Loppinet T, Cherpaz M, Monsec T, Sportouch C, Trinh A, Soulier C, Bernard A, Derumeaux G, Mewton N, Ovize M, Thibault H. What underlies sex differences in heart failure onset within the first year after a first myocardial infarction? Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 10:1290375. [PMID: 38322272 PMCID: PMC10844509 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1290375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Background Women are more likely to develop heart failure (HF) after myocardial infarction. However, diagnosis and reperfusion are often delayed. Objectives To compare the prevalence of HF after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI)-treated ST segment myocardial infarction (STEMI) between sexes and to study its associations with comorbidities, infarct size, and left ventricular (LV) systolic and diastolic dysfunctions (DD). Methods The patients with PPCI-treated anterior STEMI, from the CIRCUS study cohort, were followed up for 1 year and HF events were recorded. Evaluation of ejection fraction (LVEF) and DD were performed at baseline and at 1 year. The elevated LV filling pressure (LVFP) included Grades 2 and 3 DD. Results Of the 791 patients from the CIRCUS study, 135 were women. At 1 year, the proportion of patients who developed HF was 21% among men and 34% among women (p = 0.001). In the subset of 407 patients with available diastolic parameters, the rate of HF was also higher in women. HF during the initial hospitalization was comparable between the sexes. However, women had a higher incidence of rehospitalization for HF within the first year after STEMI (14.1% vs. 4.1%, p = 0.005). Women were older with a higher prevalence of hypertension. The infarct size and LVEF were similar between the sexes. Elevated LVFP was observed more frequently in women than in men during the initial hospitalization and at 1 year (26% vs. 12%, p = 0.04, and 22% vs. 12%, p = 0.006, respectively). Interestingly, only initial elevated LVFP (HR 5.9, 95% CI: 2.4-14.5, p < 0.001), age, and hypertension were independently associated with rehospitalization for HF. Conclusions After PPCI-treated anterior STEMI, despite comparable infarct size and LVEF, women presented a higher proportion of rehospitalization for HF than men. That was likely due to a greater DD associated with older age and hypertension.
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- Simon Leboube
- Explorations Fonctionnelles Cardiovasculaires, Hôpital Louis Pradel, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
- Laboratoire CarMeN – IRIS Team, INSERM, INRA, Université Claude Bernard Lyon-1, 21 Univ-Lyon, Bron, France
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- Explorations Fonctionnelles Cardiovasculaires, Hôpital Louis Pradel, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
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- Laboratoire CarMeN – IRIS Team, INSERM, INRA, Université Claude Bernard Lyon-1, 21 Univ-Lyon, Bron, France
- Centre d'investigation clinique de Lyon, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Centre d'investigation clinique de Lyon, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Explorations Fonctionnelles Cardiovasculaires, Hôpital Louis Pradel, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
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- Explorations Fonctionnelles Cardiovasculaires, Hôpital Louis Pradel, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
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- Centre d'investigation clinique de Lyon, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Laboratoire CarMeN – IRIS Team, INSERM, INRA, Université Claude Bernard Lyon-1, 21 Univ-Lyon, Bron, France
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- Service de Cardiologie, Centre Hospitalier de Valence, Valence, France
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- Service de Cardiologie, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Service de Cardiologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Tours, Tours, France
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- Service de Cardiologie, Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor, Créteil, France
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- Laboratoire CarMeN – IRIS Team, INSERM, INRA, Université Claude Bernard Lyon-1, 21 Univ-Lyon, Bron, France
- Centre d'investigation clinique de Lyon, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Explorations Fonctionnelles Cardiovasculaires, Hôpital Louis Pradel, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
- Laboratoire CarMeN – IRIS Team, INSERM, INRA, Université Claude Bernard Lyon-1, 21 Univ-Lyon, Bron, France
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- Explorations Fonctionnelles Cardiovasculaires, Hôpital Louis Pradel, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
- Laboratoire CarMeN – IRIS Team, INSERM, INRA, Université Claude Bernard Lyon-1, 21 Univ-Lyon, Bron, France
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Wang S, Song J, Lee C, Jiang J, Wang M, Liu D, Wang Z, Yuan Y, Li W, Zhou R, Zheng H, Wei J, Hu Y, Wu T, Tian Z, Chen H. Gender disparities in the mediating role of symptom knowledge level in reducing acute coronary syndrome (ACS) decision delay: Findings from a community-based study in China. BMC Emerg Med 2023; 23:146. [PMID: 38104084 PMCID: PMC10725594 DOI: 10.1186/s12873-023-00916-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Implementing training programs to educate patients on the prodromal symptoms of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) may assist patients in accurately recognizing these symptoms, and ultimately decrease their time delay in seeking emergency medical services (EMS). However, the effectiveness of this approach remains uncertain, particularly among the Chinese population. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted within 22 communities in Beijing, China between 2015 and 2018, with a total of 1099 participants recruited. The study utilized a standardized questionnaire to evaluate the presence of intentional decision delay in turning to EMS under a hypothetical chest pain, the participants' knowledge of ACS prodromal symptoms, and whether they had ever received any training programs aimed at increasing their symptom knowledge. Mediation analysis was performed with regression models and bootstrapping methods, and gender difference was further analyzed through moderated mediation analysis. RESULTS A total of 1099 participants (58.2% female, median [IQR] age 34 [20]) were included in the study. The results of the mediation analysis indicated that training programs were associated with a decrease risk in decision delay, with increased knowledge playing a mediating role (mediation effect/total effect = 36.59%, P < 0.0001). Gender modified this mediation effect, with it being observed only in the male group. Specifically, training programs were not found to significantly decrease decision delay among females (P > 0.05), even though they did improve women's knowledge of ACS prodromal symptoms (β = 0.57, P = 0.012). CONCLUSION The results suggested a relationship between prior training programs and reduced decision delay, with increased knowledge of prodromal symptoms of ACS serving as a mediator. However, the effect was only observed in male participants and not in female participants. This highlights the notion that mere transfer of knowledge regarding ACS prodromal symptoms may not be sufficient to mitigate decision delay in the female population. Further research is needed to corroborate these results and to gain deeper insights into the gender-specific barriers encountered in this study.
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- Siyue Wang
- Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Center for Cardiovascular Translational Research, Peking University People's Hospital Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Center for Cardiovascular Translational Research, Peking University People's Hospital Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Red Cross Emergency Rescue Center, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.
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- Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.
- Institute of Reproductive and Child Health/Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, China.
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- Beijing Red Cross Emergency Rescue Center, Beijing, China
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- Center for Cardiovascular Translational Research, Peking University People's Hospital Beijing, Beijing, China
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Yu H, Liu H, An Z, Zhou J, Meng X, Luo X, Zhou X. "We are in the forgotten corner!" a qualitative study of experiences and challenges among Chinese older women at the onset of acute myocardial infarction. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1242322. [PMID: 37808992 PMCID: PMC10558067 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1242322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Background Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a common and serious cardiovascular disease (CVD) that is one of the leading causes of death among women globally and in China. However, there are sex-associated differences and inequalities in the detection and management of AMI, especially in older people. There is little research demonstrating how challenges and barriers affect older women's help-seeking behavior and health-related procedures in China. Purpose The objective of this study was to explore the experiences of older women with AMI, focusing on their perception, challenges, and coping strategies at the onset of AMI in Wuhan, China. Methods This study utilized a qualitative research design approach and conducted semi-structured, in-depth, and audio-recorded interviews with 18 women aged 65-84 years, purposively selected from two tertiary hospitals in Wuhan City from November 2021 to April 2022. Results Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used in this study to analyze the data on 18 participants and three major themes were generated: disease perception disorder, negative coping strategies, and barriers due to social-environmental contexts. Conclusion To reduce older women's delay in seeking help, healthcare professionals should provide public health education that emphasizes sex-related disparities, and age-specific knowledge-attitude aspects to high-risk groups. Policy-based and health administration recommendations, including e-health information support, access to care, and social-environmental factors, should be highlighted to promote women's health behavior.
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- Huidan Yu
- School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Foster-Witassek F, Rickli H, Roffi M, Pedrazzini G, Eberli F, Fassa A, Jeger R, Fournier S, Erne P, Radovanovic D. Reducing gap in pre-hospital delay between women and men presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2023; 30:1056-1062. [PMID: 36511951 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwac294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIMS This study aimed to analyse changes in pre-hospital delay over time in women and men presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in Switzerland. METHODS AND RESULTS AMIS Plus registry data of patients admitted for STEMI between 2002 and 2019 were analysed using multivariable quantile regression including the following covariates: interaction between sex and admission year, age, diabetes, pain at presentation, myocardial infarction (MI) history, heart failure history, hypertension, and renal disease. Among the 15,350 patients included (74.5% men), the median (interquartile range) delay between 2002 and 2019 was 150 (84; 345) min for men and 180 (100; 414) min for women. The unadjusted median pre-hospital delay significantly decreased over time for both sexes but the decreasing trend was stronger for women. Specifically, the unadjusted sex differences in delay decreased from 60 min in 2002 (P = 0.0042) to 40.5 min in 2019 (P = 0.165). The multivariable model revealed a significant interaction between sex and admission year (P = 0.038) indicating that the decrease in delay was stronger for women (-3.3 min per year) than for men (-1.6 min per year) even after adjustment. The adjusted difference between men and women decreased from 26.93 min in 2002 to -1.97 min for women in 2019. CONCLUSION Over two decades, delay between symptom onset and hospital admission in STEMI decreased significantly for men and women. The decline was more pronounced in women, leading to the sex gap disappearing in the adjusted analysis for 2019.
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- Fabienne Foster-Witassek
- AMIS Plus Data Center, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Hirschengraben 84, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Rorschacher Str. 95, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Geneva, Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiocentro Ticino, Via Tesserete 48, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Triemli Hospital, Birmensdorferstrasse 497, 8063 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Hôpital de La Tour, Av. J.-D.-Maillard 3, 1217 Meyrin, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Cardiology, Triemli Hospital, Birmensdorferstrasse 497, 8063 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- AMIS Plus Data Center, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Hirschengraben 84, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
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- AMIS Plus Data Center, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Hirschengraben 84, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
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Brush JE, Chaudhry SI, Dreyer RP, D'Onofrio G, Greene EJ, Hajduk AM, Lu Y, Krumholz HM. Sex Differences in Symptom Complexity and Door-to-Balloon Time in Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Am J Cardiol 2023; 197:101-107. [PMID: 37062667 PMCID: PMC10198892 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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Greater symptom complexity in women than in men could slow acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) recognition and delay door-to-balloon (D2B) times. We sought to determine the sex differences in symptom complexity and their relation to D2B times in 1,677 young and older patients with STEMI using data from the VIRGO and SILVER-AMI studies. Symptom complexity was defined by the number of symptom patterns or phenotypes and average number of symptoms. The numbers of symptom phenotypes were compared in women and men using the Monte Carlo permutation testing. Groups were also compared using the generalized linear regression and logistic regression. The number of symptom phenotypes (244 vs 171, p = 0.02), mean number of symptoms (4.7 vs 4.2, p <0.001), and mean D2B time (114.6 vs 97.8 minutes, p = 0.004) were greater in young women than in young men but were not significantly different in older women compared with older men. The regression analysis did not show a relation between symptom complexity and D2B time overall; although, chest pain was a significant predictor of D2B times, and young women were more likely to report symptoms other than chest pain. Among patients with STEMI, 36% did not receive percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), which was associated with presentation delay >6 hours. In patients with STEMI with either D2B time ≥90 minutes or no PCI, women had significantly more symptom phenotypes overall and in VIRGO but not in SILVER-AMI. In conclusion, the markers of symptom complexity were not associated with D2B time overall, but more symptom phenotypes in young women were associated with prolonged D2B time or no PCI. In addition, greater frequency of nonchest pain symptoms in young women may have also slowed the recognition of STEMI and D2B times in young women. Further research on symptoms clusters is needed to improve the recognition of STEMIs to improve the D2B times in young women.
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- John E Brush
- Sentara Healthcare and Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia.
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- Section of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Biostatistics, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Section of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut; Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; Department of Health Policy and Management, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Connecticut
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Schneider A, Hartman MHT, Nolte K, Werhahn SM, Wachter R, Herrmann-Lingen C. Coping styles as predictors for quality of life and prognosis in patients at risk for or with a diagnosis of heart failure: Results from the observational DIAST-CHF study. J Psychosom Res 2023; 170:111384. [PMID: 37244069 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2023.111384] [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: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Patients with heart failure often experience impaired health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and have an increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. The aim of this study was to investigate the predictive role of different coping styles on outcome. METHODS This longitudinal study included 1536 participants who either had cardiovascular risk factors or were diagnosed with heart failure. Follow-ups took place one, two, five and ten years after recruitment. Coping and HRQOL were investigated using self-assessment questionnaires (Freiburg Questionnaire for Coping with Illness, Short Form-36 Health Survey). Somatic outcome was quantified by incidence of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) and 6-min-walking-distance. RESULTS Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analysis showed significant associations between the coping styles used at the first three time points and HRQOL after five years. After adjusting for baseline HRQOL, minimization and wishful thinking predicted worse mental HRQOL (β = -0.106; p = 0.006), while depressive coping predicted worse mental (β = -0.197; p < 0.001) and physical HRQOL (β = -0.085; p = 0.03; n = 613). Active problem-oriented coping could not significantly predict HRQOL. Only minimization and wishful thinking was significantly associated with an increased 10-year-risk for MACCE (hazard ratio = 1.06; 95% confidence interval: 1.01-1.11; p = 0.02; n = 1444) and reduction in 6-min-walking-distance at 5 years (β = -0.119; p = 0.004; n = 817) in adjusted analyses. CONCLUSIONS Depressive coping and minimization and wishful thinking were associated with worse quality of life in patients at risk for or with diagnosed heart failure. Minimization and wishful thinking also predicted worse somatic outcome. Therefore, patients using those coping styles might benefit from early psychosocial interventions.
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- Angelika Schneider
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Göttingen Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Göttingen Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Göttingen Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Göttingen Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany.
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Göttingen Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany; German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Göttingen, Germany.
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Khan N, Javed Z, Acquah I, Hagan K, Khan M, Valero-Elizondo J, Chang R, Javed U, Taha MB, Blaha MJ, Virani SS, Sharma G, Blankstein R, Gulati M, Mossialos E, Hyder AA, Achirica MC, Nasir K. Low educational attainment is associated with higher all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in the United States adult population. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:900. [PMID: 37193999 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-15621-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Educational attainment is an important social determinant of health (SDOH) for cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the association between educational attainment and all-cause and CVD mortality has not been longitudinally evaluated on a population-level in the US, especially in individuals with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). In this nationally representative study, we assessed the association between educational attainment and the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular (CVD) mortality in the general adult population and in adults with ASCVD in the US. METHODS We used data from the 2006-2014 National Death Index-linked National Health Interview Survey for adults ≥ 18 years. We generated age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMR) by levels of educational attainment (< high school (HS), HS/General Education Development (GED), some college, and ≥ College) in the overall population and in adults with ASCVD. Cox proportional hazards models were used to examine the multivariable-adjusted associations between educational attainment and all-cause and CVD mortality. RESULTS The sample comprised 210,853 participants (mean age 46.3), representing ~ 189 million adults annually, of which 8% had ASCVD. Overall, 14.7%, 27%, 20.3%, and 38% of the population had educational attainment < HS, HS/GED, Some College, and ≥ College, respectively. During a median follow-up of 4.5 years, all-cause age-adjusted mortality rates were 400.6 vs. 208.6 and 1446.7 vs. 984.0 for the total and ASCVD populations for < HS vs ≥ College education, respectively. CVD age adjusted mortality rates were 82.1 vs. 38.7 and 456.4 vs 279.5 for the total and ASCVD populations for < HS vs ≥ College education, respectively. In models adjusting for demographics and SDOH, < HS (reference = ≥ College) was associated with 40-50% increased risk of mortality in the total population and 20-40% increased risk of mortality in the ASCVD population, for both all-cause and CVD mortality. Further adjustment for traditional risk factors attenuated the associations but remained statistically significant for < HS in the overall population. Similar trends were seen across sociodemographic subgroups including age, sex, race/ethnicity, income, and insurance status. CONCLUSIONS Lower educational attainment is independently associated with increased risk of all-cause and CVD mortality in both the total and ASCVD populations, with the highest risk observed for individuals with < HS education. Future efforts to understand persistent disparities in CVD and all-cause mortality should pay close attention to the role of education, and include educational attainment as an independent predictor in mortality risk prediction algorithms.
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- Najah Khan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX), USA
- Center for Cardiovascular Computational Health and Precision Medicine (C3-PH) , Houston Methodist, Houston, TX), USA
- Houston Methodist Academic Institute, Houston Methodist, Houston, TX), USA
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- Center for Cardiovascular Computational Health and Precision Medicine (C3-PH) , Houston Methodist, Houston, TX), USA
- Houston Methodist Academic Institute, Houston Methodist, Houston, TX), USA
- Division of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, 6550 Fannin St Suite 1801, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Houston Methodist Academic Institute, Houston Methodist, Houston, TX), USA
- Department of Medicine, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
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- Houston Methodist Academic Institute, Houston Methodist, Houston, TX), USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX), USA
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- Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO), USA
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- National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, 6550 Fannin St Suite 1801, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD), USA
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- Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX), USA
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- Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD), USA
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- Cardiovascular Imaging Program, Department of Medicine and Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA), USA
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- Department of Preventive Cardiology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Health Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK
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- Center On Commercial Determinants of Health, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD), USA
- Department of Cardiology, Hospital del Mar / Parc de Salut Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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- Center for Cardiovascular Computational Health and Precision Medicine (C3-PH) , Houston Methodist, Houston, TX), USA.
- Houston Methodist Academic Institute, Houston Methodist, Houston, TX), USA.
- Division of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, 6550 Fannin St Suite 1801, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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Stătescu C, Anghel L, Benchea LC, Tudurachi BS, Leonte A, Zăvoi A, Zota IM, Prisacariu C, Radu R, Șerban IL, Sascău RA. A Systematic Review on the Risk Modulators of Myocardial Infarction in the "Young"-Implications of Lipoprotein (a). Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065927. [PMID: 36983001 PMCID: PMC10051886 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The presence of a myocardial infarction at a younger age is of special interest, considering the psychological and socioeconomic impact, as well as long-term morbidity and mortality. However, this group has a unique risk profile, with less traditional cardiovascular risk factors that are not well studied. This systematic review aims to evaluate traditional risk factors of myocardial infarction in the "young", highlighting the clinical implications of lipoprotein (a). We performed a comprehensive search using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) standards; we systematically searched the PubMed, EMBASE, and Science Direct Scopus databases, using the terms: "myocardial infarction", "young", "lipoprotein (a)", "low-density lipoprotein", "risk factors". The search identified 334 articles which were screened, and, at the end, 9 original research articles regarding the implications of lipoprotein (a) in myocardial infarction in the "young" were included in the qualitative synthesis. Elevated lipoprotein (a) levels were independently associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease, especially in young patients, where this risk increased by threefold. Thus, it is recommended to measure the lipoprotein (a) levels in individuals with suspected familial hypercholesterolaemia or with premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and no other identifiable risk factors, in order to identify patients who might benefit from a more intensive therapeutic approach and follow-up.
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- Cristian Stătescu
- Internal Medicine Department, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700503 Iași, Romania
- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute "Prof. Dr. George I. M. Georgescu", 700503 Iași, Romania
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- Internal Medicine Department, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700503 Iași, Romania
- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute "Prof. Dr. George I. M. Georgescu", 700503 Iași, Romania
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- Internal Medicine Department, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700503 Iași, Romania
- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute "Prof. Dr. George I. M. Georgescu", 700503 Iași, Romania
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- Internal Medicine Department, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700503 Iași, Romania
- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute "Prof. Dr. George I. M. Georgescu", 700503 Iași, Romania
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- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute "Prof. Dr. George I. M. Georgescu", 700503 Iași, Romania
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- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute "Prof. Dr. George I. M. Georgescu", 700503 Iași, Romania
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- Internal Medicine Department, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700503 Iași, Romania
- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute "Prof. Dr. George I. M. Georgescu", 700503 Iași, Romania
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- Internal Medicine Department, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700503 Iași, Romania
- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute "Prof. Dr. George I. M. Georgescu", 700503 Iași, Romania
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- Internal Medicine Department, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700503 Iași, Romania
- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute "Prof. Dr. George I. M. Georgescu", 700503 Iași, Romania
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- Internal Medicine Department, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700503 Iași, Romania
- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute "Prof. Dr. George I. M. Georgescu", 700503 Iași, Romania
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Berga Congost G, Martinez Momblan MA, Valverde Bernal J, Márquez López A, Ruiz Gabalda J, Garcia-Picart J, Puig Campmany M, Brugaletta S. Association of sex and age and delay predictors on the time of primary angioplasty activation for myocardial infarction patients in an emergency department. Heart Lung 2023; 58:6-12. [PMID: 36335910 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2022.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Time between Emergency Department (ED) and ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) activation time is a good indicator of ED quality. STEMI delays are of particular importance in some subgroups, such as women and the elderly. OBJECTIVE To determine the association of sex and age with activation time in STEMI patients admitted to the ED. METHODS An observational retrospective study was conducted including all patients admitted to the ED activated as a STEMI. The main variable was activation time. To evaluate the independent predictors of activation time, a multivariate logistic regression analysis was carried out, variables were sex, age, sex and age combined, chest pain, ST elevation in the electrocardiogram, and first medical contact (FMC) at the hospital's ED. RESULTS A total of 330 patients were included. They were classified by sex: 23.9% (78) women and 76.1% (249) men; and age: 51.1% (167) <65 yo and 48.9% (160) ≥65 yo. Women and elderly patients exhibited a more atypical presentation. Multivariate analysis shows that showed that elderly age (OR=1.976 95%; CI=1.257-3.104; p = 0.003) and FMC prior to attending the ED (OR=1.762; 95% CI=1.117-2.779; p = 0.015) were associated with a longer activation time. Women older than 65 years old showed the longest activation time. CONCLUSION STEMI delays are longer in women and the elderly with atypical presentation. Age ≥65 and FMC outside the ED were associated with an increase in the activation time. This highlights the need to develop strategies to improve activation time for these specific patient groups.
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- Gemma Berga Congost
- Interventional Cardiology Department, Cardiology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain; Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain; University of Barcelona Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Barcelona, Spain
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- University of Barcelona Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Barcelona, Spain; Research Networking Centre of Rare Diseases. CIBER-ER, Unit 747, Spain.
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- Interventional Cardiology Department, Cardiology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain; Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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- Interventional Cardiology Department, Cardiology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain; Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain; University of Barcelona Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Barcelona, Spain
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- Interventional Cardiology Department, Cardiology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Interventional Cardiology Department, Cardiology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain; Emergency Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- University of Barcelona Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Barcelona, Spain; Interventional Cardiology Department, Cardiology, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain; Biomedical Research Institute IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
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Gabaldón-Pérez A, Marcos-Garcés V, Gavara J, López-Lereu MP, Monmeneu JV, Pérez N, Ríos-Navarro C, de Dios E, Merenciano-González H, Cànoves J, Racugno P, Bonanad C, Minana G, Núnez J, Moratal D, Chorro FJ, Valente F, Lorenzatti D, Ortiz-Pérez JT, Rodríguez-Palomares JF, Bodí V. Prognostic value of cardiac magnetic resonance early after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in older patients. Age Ageing 2022; 51:6847804. [PMID: 36436010 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND older patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) represent a very high-risk population. Data on the prognostic value of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) in this scenario are scarce. METHODS the registry comprised 247 STEMI patients over 70 years of age treated with percutaneous intervention and included in a multicenter registry. Baseline characteristics, echocardiographic parameters and CMR-derived left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF, %), infarct size (% of left ventricular mass) and microvascular obstruction (MVO, number of segments) were prospectively collected. The additional prognostic power of CMR was assessed using adjusted C-statistic, net reclassification index (NRI) and integrated discrimination improvement index (IDI). RESULTS during a 4.8-year mean follow-up, the number of first major adverse cardiac events (MACE) was 66 (26.7%): 27 all-cause deaths and 39 re-admissions for acute heart failure. Predictors of MACE were GRACE score (HR 1.03 [1.02-1.04], P < 0.001), CMR-LVEF (HR 0.97 [0.95-0.99] per percent increase, P = 0.006) and MVO (HR 1.24 [1.09-1.4] per segment, P = 0.001). Adding CMR data significantly improved MACE prediction compared to the model with baseline and echocardiographic characteristics (C-statistic 0.759 [0.694-0.824] vs. 0.685 [0.613-0.756], NRI = 0.6, IDI = 0.08, P < 0.001). The best cut-offs for independent variables were GRACE score > 155, LVEF < 40% and MVO ≥ 2 segments. A simple score (0, 1, 2, 3) based on the number of altered factors accurately predicted the MACE per 100 person-years: 0.78, 5.53, 11.51 and 78.79, respectively (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS CMR data contribute valuable prognostic information in older patients submitted to undergo CMR soon after STEMI. The Older-STEMI-CMR score should be externally validated.
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- Ana Gabaldón-Pérez
- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Health Research Institute - INCLIVA, Valencia, 46010, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Health Research Institute - INCLIVA, Valencia, 46010, Spain
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- Health Research Institute - INCLIVA, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Center for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, 46022, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Unit, ASCIRES Biomedical Group, Valencia, 46004, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Unit, ASCIRES Biomedical Group, Valencia, 46004, Spain
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- Health Research Institute - INCLIVA, Valencia, 46010, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Health Research Institute - INCLIVA, Valencia, 46010, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Health Research Institute - INCLIVA, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Health Research Institute - INCLIVA, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBER-CV), Madrid, 28029, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Health Research Institute - INCLIVA, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBER-CV), Madrid, 28029, Spain
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- Center for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, 46022, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Health Research Institute - INCLIVA, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBER-CV), Madrid, 28029, Spain
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- Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Department of Cardiology, Barcelona, 08035, Spain
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- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, 08036, Spain
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- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, 08036, Spain.,Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, 08036, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBER-CV), Madrid, 28029, Spain.,Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Department of Cardiology, Barcelona, 08035, Spain.,Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Barcelona, 08035, Spain.,Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Health Research Institute - INCLIVA, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBER-CV), Madrid, 28029, Spain
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Women's Prodromal Myocardial Infarction Symptom Perception, Attribution, and Care Seeking: A Qualitative Multiple Case Study. Dimens Crit Care Nurs 2022; 41:330-339. [PMID: 36179312 DOI: 10.1097/dcc.0000000000000546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Most women experience prodromal myocardial infarction (MI) symptoms, but more information is needed about the perception, attribution, and care-seeking behaviors related to these prodromal symptoms. OBJECTIVES We aimed to describe women's perceptions, attributions, and care-seeking behaviors related to prodromal MI symptoms. METHOD We used a qualitative, multiple case study approach, recruiting participants during summer 2019 from a large hospital in the Midwestern United States. Data were collected from interviews with the women who experienced MI and some of their family members, journals, and electronic health records. An inductive, comparative analysis procedure was applied. RESULTS Ten women, ages 42 to 84, participated in the study. The women experienced a mixture of certainty and uncertainty related to their symptoms and engaged in several cognitive processes to conceptualize and act upon their symptoms. Although all the women retrospectively reported at least 4 prodromal symptoms, they lacked knowledge of prodromal MI symptoms and often responded to prodromal sensations that they experienced using emotion- and avoidance-based strategies. It was difficult for the women to establish a symptom pattern that was attributable to heart disease. DISCUSSION The findings of this study may be used as evidence to support interventions that would facilitate women's care seeking for and health care providers' recognition of prodromal MI symptoms. Additional research is necessary to more fully characterize the cognitive processes at play for women of many different sociocultural backgrounds who experience prodromal MI symptoms.
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Thomas YT, Newman CB, Faynshtayn NG, McGregor AJ. Exploring Obesity as a Gendered Contagion: Impact on Lifestyle Interventions to Improve Cardiovascular Health. Clin Ther 2021; 44:23-32. [PMID: 34937663 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2021.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle interventions such as physical activity and diet are important components for reducing the risk of obesity. Data suggest that lifestyle choices differ between men and women, as well as in groups. The purpose of this review was to explore whether obesity can be considered as a gendered social contagion, associated with differences in lifestyle and response to lifestyle interventions in men and women. FINDINGS There are important sex-based differences of obesity to consider. There is evidence that peers have an influence on lifestyle preferences such as physical activity level and dietary habits, but the evidence is inconclusive if the differences exist between men and women. Similarly, data from lifestyle intervention studies are not conclusive whether there are differences between men and women. There is not enough evidence for the notion that obesity is a gendered social contagion. IMPLICATIONS More research is needed to understand differences in lifestyle and lifestyle interventions between men and women, especially across the life span, which could have profound public health implications.
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- Ynhi T Thomas
- Henry J.N. Taub Department of Emergency Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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Bloos SM, Kaur K, Lang K, Gavin N, Mills AM, Baugh CW, Patterson BW, Podolsky SR, Salazar G, Mumma BE, Tanski M, Hadley K, Roumie C, McNaughton CD, Yiadom MYAB. Comparing the Timeliness of Treatment in Younger vs. Older Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Multi-Center Cohort Study. J Emerg Med 2021; 60:716-728. [PMID: 33676790 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2021.01.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) predominantly affects older adults. Lower incidence among younger patients may challenge diagnosis. OBJECTIVES We hypothesize that among patients ≤ 50 years old, emergent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for STEMI is delayed when compared with patients aged > 50 years. METHODS This 3-year, 10-center retrospective cohort study included emergency department (ED) STEMI patients ≥ 18 years of age treated with emergent PCI. We excluded patients with an electrocardiogram (ECG) completed prior to ED arrival or a nondiagnostic initial ECG. Our primary outcome was door-to-balloon (D2B) time. We compared characteristics and outcomes among younger vs. older STEMI patients, and among age subgroups. RESULTS There were 576 ED STEMI PCI patients, of whom 100 were ≤ 50 years old and 476 were > 50 years old. Median age was 44 years in the younger cohort (interquartile range [IQR] 41-47) vs. 62 years (IQR 57-70) among older patients. Median D2B time for the younger cohort was 76.5 min (IQR 67.5-102.5) vs. 81.0 min (IQR 65.0-105.5) in the older cohort (p = 0.91). This outcome did not change when ages 40 or 45 years were used to demarcate younger vs. older. The younger cohort had a higher prevalence of nonwhite races (38% vs. 21%; p < 0.001) and those currently smoking (36% vs. 23%; p = 0.005). The very young (≤30 years; 6/576) and very old (>80 years; 45/576) had 5.51 and 2.2 greater odds of delays. CONCLUSION We found no statistically significant difference in D2B times between patients ≤ 50 years old and those > 50 years old. Nonwhite patients and those who smoke were disproportionately represented within the younger population. The very young and very old had higher odds of D2B times > 90 min.
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- Sean M Bloos
- Master of Public Health Program, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Emergency Services Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern, Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee; Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee; Veterans Health Administration, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center (GRECC), Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee; Veterans Health Administration, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center (GRECC), Nashville, Tennessee
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The importance of organizational variables in treatment time for patients with ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction improve delays in STEMI. Australas Emerg Care 2020; 24:141-146. [PMID: 33199195 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2020.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND The time between arrival at the emergency department (ED) and balloon (D2B) in STEMI is one of the best indicators of the quality of care. Our aim is to describe treatment times and evaluate the causes of delay. METHODS This is an observational retrospective study, including all consecutive STEMI code patients ≥18 years old treated in the ED from 2013 to 2016.All the patients were stratified into two groups: delayed group with D2B>70min and non-delayed ≤70. The primary variable was D2B time. FINDINGS In total 327 patients were included, stratified according to their D2B as follows: 166 (67·48%) in the delayed group and 80 (32·52%) in the non-delayed group. The delayed group was older (p=0·005), with more females (p=0·060) and more atypical electrocardiogram (ECG) STEMI signs or symptoms (p=0·058) (p=0·087). Predictors of shorter D2B time were: typical STEMI ECG signs and short training sessions for nurses on identifying STEMI patients. INTERPRETATION There are delays particularly in specific groups with atypical clinical presentations. Short training sessions aimed at emergency nurses correlate with shorter delay. This suggests that continuing training for emergency nurses, along with organizational strategies, can contribute to increasing the quality of care. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER NCT04333381.
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Masiewicz S, Gutovitz S, Hart L, Leaman SM, Jehle D. Presentation Times of Myocardial Infarctions to the Emergency Department: Disappearance of the Morning Predominance. J Emerg Med 2020; 58:741-748. [PMID: 32229136 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2020.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2018] [Revised: 12/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies show that myocardial infarctions (MIs) occur most frequently in the morning. OBJECTIVES We hypothesized that there no longer is a morning predominance of MI, and that the timing of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) vs. non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) presentation differs. METHODS We reviewed MI, STEMI, and NSTEMI patients (2013-2017) from a multiple-hospital system, identified by diagnostic codes. Daily emergency department arrival times were categorized into variable time intervals for count and proportional analysis, then examined for differences. RESULTS There were 18,663 MI patients from 12 hospitals included in the analysis. Most MIs occurred between 12:00 pm and 5:59 pm (35.7%), and least between 12:00 am-5:59 am (16.3%). After subdividing all MIs into STEMIs and NSTEMIs, both groups continued to have the greatest presentation between 12:00 pm and 5:59 pm (33.1% and 36.0%, respectively). STEMIs (17.2%) and NSTEMIs (16.2%) were least frequent between 12:00 am and 5:59 am. We found the second most common presentation time for MIs was in the 6 pm-11:59 pm time period, which held true for both subtypes (MI 26.7%, STEMI 26.4%, NSTEMI 26.7%). CONCLUSIONS These data suggest a potential shift in the circadian pattern of MI, revealing an afternoon predominance for both STEMI and NSTEMI subtypes.
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- Spencer Masiewicz
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Department of Surgery, University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia, Columbia, South Carolina
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- College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina
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- University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia, Columbia, South Carolina
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Department of Surgery, University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia, Columbia, South Carolina
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Liu Q, Huang YJ, Zhao L, Wang W, Liu S, He GP, Liao L, Zeng Y. Association between knowledge and risk for cardiovascular disease among older adults: A cross-sectional study in China. Int J Nurs Sci 2020; 7:184-190. [PMID: 32685615 PMCID: PMC7355188 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2020.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Revised: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to describe cardiovascular risk and cardiovascular disease (CVD) knowledge among older adults, and further explore the association between knowledge and risk. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled 1120 older adults who received physical examination in health centers. The participants were interviewed to obtain their behavioral risk factors related to CVD and clinical characteristics. A risk prediction chart was used to predict participants’ cardiovascular risk based on clinical characteristics and behavioral risk factors. Participants’ CVD knowledge was collected with a pretested knowledge questionnaire. Results Among the 1120 participants, 240 (21.4%) had low cardiovascular risk, 353 (31.5%) had moderate cardiovascular risk, 527 (47%) had high and very high cardiovascular risk. The knowledge level about CVD among 0.8% of the 1120 participants was good while that of 56.9% was poor. Lower CVD knowledge level, older age, lower income, and lower educational level were the independent factors of higher cardiovascular risk level. Conclusions This study highlights the need to reduce the cardiovascular risk among older adults. CVD knowledge should be considered when developing health interventions.
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- Qi Liu
- School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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Feng L, Li M, Xie W, Zhang A, Lei L, Li X, Gao R, Wu Y. Prehospital and in-hospital delays to care and associated factors in patients with STEMI: an observational study in 101 non-PCI hospitals in China. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e031918. [PMID: 31712344 PMCID: PMC6858215 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2019] [Revised: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To describe the prehospital and in-hospital delays to care and factors associated with the delays among patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in non-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) hospitals in China. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS We analysed data from a large registry-based quality of care improvement trial conducted from 2011 to 2014 among 101 non-PCI hospitals in China. A total of 7312 patients with STEMI were included. Prehospital delay was defined as time from symptom onset to hospital arrival >120 min, first ECG delay as time from arrival to first ECG >10 min, thrombolytic therapy delay as time from first ECG to thrombolytic therapy >10 min and in-hospital delay as time from arrival to thrombolytic therapy >30 min. Logistic regressions with generalised estimating equations were preformed to identify the factors associated with each delay. RESULTS The rates of prehospital delay, first ECG delay, thrombolytic therapy delay and in-hospital delay were 67.1%, 31.4%, 85.8% and 67.8%, respectively. Patients who were female, older than 65 years old, illiterate, farmers, onset during late night and forenoon, had heart rate ≥100 beats/m at admission were more likely and patients who had history of myocardial infarction, hypertension or SBP <90 mm Hg at admission were less likely to have prehospital delay. First ECG delay was more likely to take place in patients arriving on regular hours. Thrombolytic therapy delay rate was lower in patients who had prehospital delay or first ECG delay but higher in those with heart rate ≥100 beats/m at admission. In-hospital delay rate was lower in patients with a history of dyslipidaemia and those who arrived during regular hours. CONCLUSION Chinese patients with STEMI in low medical resource areas suffered severe prehospital and in-hospital delays to care. Future efforts should be made to improve the prehospital delay among vulnerable populations with low socioeconomic status. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT01398228; Post-results.
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- Lin Feng
- Clinical Research Institute, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Clinical Research Institute, Beijing, China
- The George Institute for Global Health at Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Clinical Epidemiology and EBM Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Disease, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Clinical Research Institute, Beijing, China
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- The George Institute for Global Health at Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- The Department of Cardiology, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- The George Institute for Global Health at Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Fu Wai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Clinical Research Institute, Beijing, China
- The George Institute for Global Health at Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University School of Public Health, Beijing, China
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Kalinauskiene E, Gerviene D, Bacharova L, Krivosikova Z, Naudziunas A. Differences in the Selvester QRS score after primary PCI strategy and conservative treatment for STEMI patients with negative T waves. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol 2019; 24:e12684. [PMID: 31368226 DOI: 10.1111/anec.12684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Revised: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND According to current guidelines, the main indications for PCI in patients with STEMI are ST-segment deviations and defined time from the onset of symptoms. Negative T wave at admission can be a sign of prolonged ischemia or spontaneous reperfusion. In both situations, the urgent intervention is questionable. We evaluated the infarct size and in-hospital mortality in STEMI patients with negative T wave in cases of primary PCI strategy compared with conservative treatment. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 116 STEMI patients with negative T wave at the presenting ECG was performed. Sixty-eight patients (59%) underwent primary PCI strategy (PCI group), and 48 (41%) were treated conservatively (non-PCI group). The infarct size estimated by using the Selvester score, and in-hospital mortality were evaluated. RESULTS The difference between Selvester score values at admission and at discharge in the non-PCI group was statistically significant (1.48; 95% CI 0.694-2.27), while no significant difference was observed in the PCI group (-0.07; 95% CI -0.546-0.686). The in-hospital mortality was higher in the non-PCI group; however, the numbers were relatively small: PCI 2 (2.9%) and non-PCI 5 (10.4%). CONCLUSION In this study, we showed a reduction in the infarct size estimated by Selvester score in STEMI patients with negative T wave who were treated conservatively, while there was no significant change in the infarct size after primary PCI strategy. The higher mortality in patients treated conservatively could be attributed to higher age and comorbidities in the non-PCI group. It seems that conservative treatment strategy might be an option in STEMI patients with negative T wave.
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- Egle Kalinauskiene
- Department of Internal Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- International Laser Center, Bratislava, Slovakia.,Institute of Pathophysiology, Medical School, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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Atrioventricular mechanical coupling and major adverse cardiac events in female patients following acute ST elevation myocardial infarction. Int J Cardiol 2019; 299:31-36. [PMID: 31300172 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2019.06.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Revised: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sex-specific outcome data following myocardial infarction (MI) are inconclusive with some evidence suggesting association of female sex and increased major adverse cardiac events (MACE). Since mechanistic principles remain elusive, we aimed to quantify the underlying phenotype using cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) quantitative deformation imaging and tissue characterisation. METHODS In total, 795 ST-elevation MI patients underwent post-interventional CMR imaging. Feature-tracking (CMR-FT) was performed in a blinded core-laboratory. Left ventricular function was quantified using ejection fraction (LVEF) and global longitudinal/circumferential/radial strains (GLS/GCS/GRS). Left atrial function was assessed by reservoir (εs), conduit (εe) and booster-pump strains (εa). Tissue characterisation included infarct size, microvascular obstruction and area at risk. Primary endpoint was the occurrence of MACE within 1 year. RESULTS Female sex was associated with increased MACE (HR 1.96, 95% CI 1.13-3.42, p = 0.017) but not independently of baseline confounders (p = 0.526) with women being older, more often diabetic and hypertensive (p < 0.001) and of higher Killip-class (p = 0.010). Tissue characterisation was similar between sexes. Women showed impaired atrial (εs p = 0.011, εe p < 0.001) but increased systolic ventricular mechanics (GLS p = 0.001, LVEF p = 0.048). While atrial and ventricular function predicted MACE in men only LV GLS and GCS were associated with MACE in women irrespective of confounders (GLS p = 0.036, GCS p = 0.04). CONCLUSION In men ventricular systolic contractility is impaired and volume assessments precisely stratify elevated risks. In contrast, women experience reduced atrial but increased ventricular systolic strain. This may reflect ventricular diastolic failure with systolic compensation, which is independently associated with MACE adding incremental value to sex-specific prognosis evaluation.
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Albus C, Waller C, Fritzsche K, Gunold H, Haass M, Hamann B, Kindermann I, Köllner V, Leithäuser B, Marx N, Meesmann M, Michal M, Ronel J, Scherer M, Schrader V, Schwaab B, Weber CS, Herrmann-Lingen C. Significance of psychosocial factors in cardiology: update 2018. Clin Res Cardiol 2019; 108:1175-1196. [DOI: 10.1007/s00392-019-01488-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Yamamoto K, Sakakura K, Akashi N, Watanabe Y, Noguchi M, Taniguchi Y, Wada H, Momomura SI, Fujita H. Comparison of Clinical Outcomes between the Ostial Versus Non-Ostial Culprit in Proximal Left Anterior Descending Artery Acute Myocardial Infarction. Int Heart J 2018; 60:37-44. [PMID: 30464130 DOI: 10.1536/ihj.18-067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Percutaneous coronary interventions to the proximal left anterior descending artery (pLAD)-acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are still challenging, especially in the ostial pLAD. Clinical outcomes of the ostial pLAD-AMI were not well investigated. The aim of the present study was to compare clinical outcomes of the ostial pLAD-AMI with those of the non-ostial pLAD-AMI. The primary endpoint was the major cardiovascular events (MACE), defined as the composite of cardiac death, AMI, stent thrombosis (ST), target lesion revascularization (TLR), and target vessel revascularization (TVR). Between January 2009 and March 2016, a total of 401 pLAD-AMI were included as the study population and were divided into 78 ostial pLAD-AMI (the ostial pLAD group), and 323 non-ostial pLAD-AMI (the non-ostial pLAD group). The median follow-up duration was 414 days. The MACE tended to be higher in the ostial pLAD group (8.0% at 30 days, 19.9% at 400 days) than in the non-ostial pLAD group (4.4% at 30 days, 12.9% at 400 days) without reaching statistical significance (P = 0.087). The prevalence of cardiac death was significantly higher in the ostial pLAD group (6.6% at 30 days, 9.5% at 400 days) as compared with the non-ostial pLAD group (3.1% at 30 days, 4.5% at 400 days) (P = 0.034). There were no significant differences in ST, AMI, TLR, or TVR. We concluded that, as compared with the non-ostial pLAD-AMI, the clinical outcomes of the ostial pLAD-AMI, especially cardiac death, tended to be worse, requiring special attention to the ostial pLAD-AMI.
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- Kei Yamamoto
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University
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DeVon HA, Vuckovic K, Burke LA, Mirzaei S, Breen K, Robinson N, Zegre-Hemsey J. What's the Risk? Older Women Report Fewer Symptoms for Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome than Younger Women. Biores Open Access 2018; 7:131-138. [PMID: 30237934 PMCID: PMC6146306 DOI: 10.1089/biores.2018.0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The purpose of the study was to determine whether older (≥65 years) and younger (<65 years) women presenting to the emergency department (ED) with symptoms suggestive of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) varied on risk factors, comorbid conditions, functional status, and symptoms that have implications for emergent cardiac care. Women admitted to five EDs were enrolled. The ACS Symptom Checklist was used to measure symptoms. Comorbid conditions and functional status were measured with the Charlson Comorbidity Index and Duke Activity Status Index. Logistic regression models were used to evaluate symptom differences in older and younger women adjusting for ACS diagnosis, functional status, body mass index (BMI), and comorbid conditions. Analyses were stratified by age, and interaction of symptom by age was tested. Four hundred women were enrolled. Mean age was 61.3 years (range 21–98). Older women (n = 163) were more likely to have hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, never smoked, lower BMI, more comorbid conditions, and lower functional status. Younger women (n = 237) were more likely to be members of minority groups, be college-educated, and have a non-ACS discharge diagnosis. Younger women had higher odds of experiencing chest discomfort, chest pain, chest pressure, shortness of breath, nausea, sweating, and palpitations. Lack of chest symptoms and shortness of breath (key symptoms triggering a decision to seek emergency care) may cause older women to delay seeking treatment, placing them at risk for poorer outcomes. Younger African American women may require more comprehensive risk reduction strategies and symptom management.
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- Holli A DeVon
- Department of Biobehavioral Health Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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Eckner D, Popp S, Wicklein S, Pauschinger M. [Acute coronary syndrome in older people]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2018; 51:461-475. [PMID: 29846808 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-018-1411-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Revised: 04/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is subdivided into ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) and unstable angina pectoris. It poses a particular challenge in terms of diagnostics and treatment, especially in the elderly. Starting with the possibly difficult anamnesis, through the laboratory chemical findings up to special features in the electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiography and angiography, these patients should be considered in some ways different to the younger population. Because of the mortality and morbidity after ACS, especially in old age, it is important to adhere to evident strategies in diagnostics and treatment and to employ specially trained personnel for people with acute chest pain in order to improve the prognosis and quality of life. A first important step is to provide certified chest pain units which ensure smooth diagnostics and treatment and thus positively influence the clinical decision-making processes.
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- D Eckner
- Kardiologie, Klinikum Nürnberg Süd, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, Breslauer Str. 201, 90471, Nürnberg, Deutschland.
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- Kardiologie, Klinikum Nürnberg Süd, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, Breslauer Str. 201, 90471, Nürnberg, Deutschland
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- Geriatrie, Klinikum Nürnberg Nord, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, Nürnberg, Deutschland
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- Kardiologie, Klinikum Nürnberg Süd, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, Breslauer Str. 201, 90471, Nürnberg, Deutschland
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