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Babunashvili A, Pancholy S, Babunashvili T, Prokhorov A. Thrombus aspiration without stenting in a patient with anterior STEMI: Regression and healing of an unstable plaque assessed by OCT at 24 months of follow-up. Clin Case Rep 2021; 9:e04549. [PMID: 34429984 PMCID: PMC8364997 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4549] [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: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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In selected cases, when STEMI caused by mild or moderate degree lesion with a large concomitant thrombus, additional OCT-guided PCI strategy after thrombus removal allows us to defer stenting with the follow-up natural healing of the vessel wall.
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- Geisinger Commonwealth School of MedicineThe Wright Center for Graduate Medical EducationScrantonPAUSA
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The Association between Galectin-3 and hs-CRP and the Clinical Outcome after Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction with Preexisting Atrial Fibrillation. Sci Rep 2017; 7:15106. [PMID: 29118378 PMCID: PMC5678137 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-15265-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2017] [Accepted: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Increased galectin-3 plasma concentration has been linked to an unfavorable outcome in patients with heart failure or atrial fibrillation (AF). There are no published data about the prognostic utility of galectin-3 and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) for long-term clinical outcome in the Non-ST elevation acute myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients with preexisting AF. Thirty-two patients with the first acute NSTEMI and preexisting AF and 22 patients without preexisting AF, were prospectively followed for fifteen months. Patients with AF had significantly higher galectin-3 plasma levels (p < 0.05) and hs-CRP concentration (p < 0.01), compared with patients without AF. Galectin-3 plasma concentration was not a significant covariate of the composite outcomes (p = 0.913). Patients with high hs-CRP (above 4.55 mg/L) showed 2.5 times increased risk (p < 0.05) of the composite outcome occurrence (p < 0.05). Besides, three-vessel coronary artery disease, creatinine serum level, and creatinine clearance were significant covariates (p < 0.05; p < 0.05; p < 0.01) of the composite outcome, respectively. Creatinine clearance, solely, has been shown to be an independent predictor of unfavorable prognosis after a 15-month follow-up. Galectin-3 and hs-CRP plasma levels were elevated in NSTEMI patients with AF, but with differential predictive value for an unfavorable clinical outcome. Only hs-CRP was associated with increased risk of composite outcome occurrence.
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Mahato K, Lodh M, Parida A, Ahirwar AK, Datta RR, Goswami B. Interplay between PAPP-A, inflammation and adiposity in patients with angiographically proven acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig 2017. [PMID: 28632493 DOI: 10.1515/hmbci-2016-0056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Introduction Studies conducted in the recent past have demonstrated the role of inflammation, obesity and dysfunctional insulin signaling as contributing factors in the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, pharmacological interventions targeting a single pathway have not proven useful in the long run. This indicates that a synergism occurs between the various risk factors and hence calls for a combinatorial approach. This study was planned to study the interplay, if any, between pregnancy associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A), inflammation and adiposity in patients with ACS. Materials and methods The study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in Delhi. The study population consisted of 128 subjects, divided into two groups. The control group consisted of 64 healthy subjects without ACS. Cases consisted of 64 subjects with angiographically proven ACS cases. PAPP-A and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were estimated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELIZA) kits. Results The mean level of PAPP-A and hs-CRP were significantly higher in cases as compared to the controls. A positive correlation of PAPP-A was observed with hs-CRP, insulin, ApoB and Lp(a). The relative risk for ACS was 14.2 with a p value of <0.001 when all the three parameters - hs-CRP, PAPP-A and body mass index (BMI) were considered together. This was significantly higher when each risk factor was assessed standalone. Conclusions Our study results suggest a possible interplay between chronic inflammation, obesity and plaque instability among patients with ACS. This interaction can accelerate the process of plaque rupture in patients with increased BMI as compare to those patients with low/normal BMI.
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Liu Y, Wang D, Chen H, Xia M. Circulating retinol binding protein 4 is associated with coronary lesion severity of patients with coronary artery disease. Atherosclerosis 2015; 238:45-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2014.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2014] [Revised: 10/29/2014] [Accepted: 11/13/2014] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Moretti C, D'Ascenzo F, Quadri G, Omedè P, Montefusco A, Taha S, Cerrato E, Colaci C, Chen SL, Biondi-Zoccai G, Gaita F. Management of multivessel coronary disease in STEMI patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Cardiol 2015; 179:552-7. [PMID: 25453403 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.10.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2014] [Revised: 08/04/2014] [Accepted: 10/18/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Claudio Moretti
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Città Della Salute e Della Scienza, University of Turin, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Città Della Salute e Della Scienza, University of Turin, Italy.
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Città Della Salute e Della Scienza, University of Turin, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Città Della Salute e Della Scienza, University of Turin, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Città Della Salute e Della Scienza, University of Turin, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Città Della Salute e Della Scienza, University of Turin, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Città Della Salute e Della Scienza, University of Turin, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Città Della Salute e Della Scienza, University of Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Città Della Salute e Della Scienza, University of Turin, Italy
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Levin AI, Coetzee AR. Statins and perioperative myocardial infarction. SOUTHERN AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/22201173.2007.10872486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Gupta S, Gupta VK, Gupta R, Arora S, Gupta V. Relationship of high-sensitive C-reactive protein with cardiovascular risk factors, clinical presentation and angiographic profile in patients with acute coronary syndrome: an Indian perspective. Indian Heart J 2013; 65:359-65. [PMID: 23809399 DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2013.04.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2012] [Revised: 11/17/2012] [Accepted: 04/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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- Sharad Gupta
- Consultant Cardiologist, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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Hsieh V, Mehta SR. How Should We Treat Multi-Vessel Disease in STEMI Patients? CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE 2012; 15:129-36. [PMID: 23065469 DOI: 10.1007/s11936-012-0213-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OPINION STATEMENT Primary angioplasty of the culprit coronary artery lesion is the preferred reperfusion strategy for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) when timely access to a catheterization laboratory is available. The presence of multi-vessel disease (MVD) in patients undergoing primary PCI is common, occurring in about 40 %-50 % of patients. The presence of MVD in patients who have undergone successful primary PCI substantially increases the risks of mortality and major adverse cardiac events, such as reinfarction or need for urgent revascularization. The current evidence supporting revascularization of non-culprit lesions is sparse, with no large, adequately powered randomized trials to guide clinical practice. An analysis combining observational data and small randomized trials suggests that complete revascularization with PCI to significant non-culprit lesions may afford a benefit compared with medical management alone. However, this benefit appears to be confined to when revascularization is performed as a separate, staged procedure. By contrast, when non-culprit lesion PCI is performed during the initial primary PCI procedure, the risk of death or cardiovascular events is higher than medical management alone or to staged revascularization. A large, adequately powered randomized trial is urgently needed to determine whether routine staged PCI plus optimal medical therapy is superior to optimal medical therapy alone for significant non-culprit coronary artery lesions in patients who have undergone successful primary PCI for STEMI.
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- Victar Hsieh
- McMaster University and Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences, General Division, David Braley CVSRI Building, C3-11A, 237 Barton Street East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 2X2, Canada
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Romagna C, Dufour L, Troisgros O, Lorgis L, Richard C, Buffet P, Soulat G, Casillas JM, Rioufol G, Touzery C, Zeller M, Laurent Y, Cottin Y. Periodontal disease: a new factor associated with the presence of multiple complex coronary lesions. J Clin Periodontol 2011; 39:38-44. [PMID: 22092604 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-051x.2011.01802.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/02/2011] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Periodontal disease, including bone loss, is thought to be involved in coronary artery disease. Multiple complex coronary lesions relate to multifocal destabilization of coronary plaques. We investigated whether bone loss could be associated with the presence of multiple complex coronary lesions. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 150 patients with recent myocardial infarction (<1 month). Multiple complex coronary lesions were determined at coronary angiography. A panoramic dental X-ray including bone loss >50% was performed. Patients with no or simple complex lesions were compared to patients with multiple complex lesions. RESULTS Over 20% of patients had multiple complex coronary lesions. Patients with multiple complex lesion were less likely to be women and more likely to have multivessel disease or elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) than patients with no or single complex lesion. Bone loss >50% tended to be more frequent in patients with multiple complex lesions (p = 0.063). In multivariate analysis, multivessel disease, gender and CRP were associated with multiple complex lesion. Bone loss >50% increased the risk of multiple complex lesion. CONCLUSION Bone loss was associated with complex multiple coronary lesions, beyond systemic inflammation. These findings may bear important clinical implications for the prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease.
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Kralev S, Zimmerer E, Brueckmann M, Lang S, Kälsch T, Rippert A, Lin J, Borggrefe M, Hammes HP, Süselbeck T. Elevation of the glycoxidation product N(epsilon)-(carboxymethyl)lysine in patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction. Clin Chem Lab Med 2009; 47:446-51. [PMID: 19278364 DOI: 10.1515/cclm.2009.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND An important role in the acceleration of vascular disease has been previously suggested for advanced glycation end products. N(epsilon)-(carboxymethyl)lysine (CML) is an advanced glycation end product formed on protein by combined non-enzymatic glycation and glycoxidation reactions. CML reacts with the receptor of advanced glycation end products inducing impairment of endothelium dependent relaxation and is a marker of oxidative stress. METHODS A total of 40 patients with acute myocardial infarction (17 patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction, 23 patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction) and 40 patients with stable coronary artery disease were included consecutively in this study. During coronary angiography, peripheral venous blood sample was taken for measuring CML. RESULTS Serum levels of CML were significantly increased in patients with acute myocardial infarction [17.9+/-10.7 vs. 6.6+/-3.1 arbitrary units (AU)/mg protein, p<0.001]. A cut-off value of CML>9.5 AU/mg protein was associated with an odds ratio of acute myocardial infarction of 39.7 [95% confidence interval (CI): 11.1-142, p<0.001], a sensitivity of 0.85 (95% CI: 0.70-0.94) and a specificity of 0.88 (95% CI: 0.73-0.96). CONCLUSIONS CML levels are significantly elevated in patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction. These results suggest the involvement of endothelial dysfunction (through receptor interaction) and oxidative stress in acute myocardial infarction.
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- Stefan Kralev
- I. Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.
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Nakachi T, Kosuge M, Hibi K, Ebina T, Hashiba K, Mitsuhashi T, Endo M, Umemura S, Kimura K. C-reactive protein elevation and rapid angiographic progression of nonculprit lesion in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome. Circ J 2008; 72:1953-9. [PMID: 18957790 DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-08-0185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND In non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE-ACS), the relation of the level of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) to the progression of atherosclerosis remains unclear. METHODS AND RESULTS The study group comprised 153 patients with NSTE-ACS who underwent percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and follow-up (mean interval, 7 months) coronary angiography. Rapid progression was defined as > or =10% diameter reduction of a preexisting stenosis > or =50%, > or =30% diameter reduction of a stenosis <50%, development of a new stenosis > or =30% in a previously normal segment, or progression of any stenosis to total occlusion. Progressors had higher CRP levels on admission and at 48 h after PCI, a higher level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol at follow-up, a higher rate of multiple complex lesions, and a lower frequency of statin use at follow-up than nonprogressors. Multivariate analysis showed that admission CRP elevation (CRP level on admission > or =0.166 mg/dl, median value; odds ratio (OR) 2.92, p=0.010), post-PCI CRP elevation (CRP level 48 h after PCI > or =1.586 mg/dl, median value; OR 2.67, p=0.022), and multiple complex lesions (OR 2.66, p=0.017) were independent predictors of rapid progression of nonculprit lesions. CONCLUSIONS Enhanced inflammatory response to PCI, as well as baseline inflammatory activity as reflected by CRP level, may be involved in the progression of atherosclerosis in NSTE-ACS.
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- Tatsuya Nakachi
- Division of Cardiology, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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Eggers KM, Lagerqvist B, Oldgren J, Venge P, Wallentin L, Lindahl B. Pathophysiologic mechanisms of persistent cardiac troponin I elevation in stabilized patients after an episode of acute coronary syndrome. Am Heart J 2008; 156:588-94. [PMID: 18760145 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2008.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2008] [Accepted: 04/29/2008] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recently, a high prevalence of small persistent cardiac troponin I (cTnI) elevations has been reported in patients who had been stabilized after a recent episode of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). We now have studied the associations of persistently elevated cTnI levels to cardiac performance, inflammation, coagulation, coronary status, and treatment strategy in these patients. METHODS AND RESULTS Cardiac troponin I was determined at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months after randomization in 898 stabilized ACS patients from the FRagmin and Fast Revascularization during InStability in Coronary artery disease (FRISC) II trial and using the high-sensitive Access AccuTnI assay (Beckman Coulter, Fullerton, CA). All patients were followed up for at least 5 years. Persistent cTnI elevation >0.01 microg/L at the 3 measurement instances was detected in 233 patients (26%). N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) at 6 months (OR 2.5, 95% CI 2.0-3.1), male sex (OR 2.2, 95% CI 1.4-3.7), and randomization to an early invasive strategy (OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.2-2.7) independently predicted persistently elevated cTnI levels. Persistently cTnI-positive patients in the invasive cohort had significantly lower NT-proBNP levels compared to noninvasively treated patients, indicating that the mechanisms causing cTnI elevation in this group may be prognostically less harmful. No independent associations were found for markers of inflammation or coagulation. CONCLUSION Persistent cTnI elevation occurs frequently late after an ACS. The NT-proBNP level at 6 months was the strongest predictor for elevated cTnI levels that thus appear to be predominantly related to impaired left ventricular function.
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Pucci A, Brscic E, Tessitore E, Celeste A, Crudelini M, De Bernardi A, Alberti A, Biondi-Zoccai G, Sheiban I. C-reactive protein and coronary composition in patients with percutaneous revascularization. Eur J Clin Invest 2008; 38:281-9. [PMID: 18363718 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2362.2008.01944.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is considered a predictive factor for cardiovascular events and its serum levels have been shown to correlate with thin cap coronary plaques in sudden coronary death. Whether serum CRP levels are associated with in vivo atherothrombotic features is unclear. We thus analysed samples from coronary atherectomy specimens obtained during percutaneous coronary intervention. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with coronary artery disease undergoing directional atherectomy, distinguished by unstable versus stable coronary syndrome diagnosis, provided coronary specimens from culprit lesions. Assessment was conducted by means of conventional histology, morphometry and immunohistochemistry. Specific antibodies against erythrocyte-specific protein glycophorin A, endothelial and macrophage antigens were also used. RESULTS There were 51 patients with unstable coronary disease and 47 patients with stable angina. Serum CRP levels >/= 1 mg L(-1) were detected in 24/98 patients, and were significantly associated with hypercellularity, macrophage infiltrates, neoangiogenesis and intraplaque haemorrhage (all P < 0.05). Furthermore, coronary plaques from patients with unstable angina contained larger atheromas, more hypercellular plaques, with abundant macrophages, neoangiogenesis and intraplaque haemorrhages and lesser fibrous tissue (all P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS We observed a positive correlation between increased serum CRP levels and typical pathological features of complex atherothrombotic coronary disease, confirming in vivo the mechanistic role of CRP in coronary atherothrombosis.
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- A Pucci
- Regina Margherita Hospital, ASO OIRM-S.Anna, Turin, Italy.
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Caymaz HO, Yüksel G. Fate of incidental, asymptomatic lesions discovered during percutaneous coronary intervention. Angiology 2008; 59:193-7. [PMID: 18388080 DOI: 10.1177/0003319707303889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The authors aimed to determine the incidence and angiographic features associated with plaque progression requiring nontarget lesion percutaneous coronary intervention after culprit lesion percutaneous coronary intervention. Of 945 consecutive percutaneous coronary interventions reviewed, 100 patients who required nontarget lesion percutaneous coronary intervention in the following year of the index percutaneous coronary intervention were found and compared with 100 consecutive patients who did not require nontarget lesion percutaneous coronary intervention. Patients with restenosis were excluded. Incidence of clinical plaque progression leading to additional nontarget lesion percutaneous coronary intervention in the year after an index percutaneous coronary intervention was found to be 10.5%. In multivariable logistic regression analyses, the predictors of plaque progression were multivessel disease, unstable angina pectoris, diabetes mellitus, prior percutaneous coronary intervention, and lack of statin use. Initially, lesions that lead to repercutaneous coronary intervention were mostly nonsignificant. Clinical presentation of plaque progression was mostly acute coronary syndrome. Results emphasize the need for further study to refine the methods to identify potentially vulnerable but clinically silent plaques.
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Rioufol G, Zeller M, Dentan G, Laurent Y, L'Huillier I, Ravisy J, Sicard P, Vincent-Martin M, Makki H, Beer JC, Finet G, Cottin Y. Predictors and prognosis for complex coronary lesions in patients with acute myocardial infarction: data from RICO survey. Am Heart J 2007; 154:330-5. [PMID: 17643584 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2007.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2006] [Accepted: 04/04/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to investigate the determinants and outcomes of multiple complex lesions (MCLs) on coronary angiography in patients with an acute myocardial infarction. METHODS One thousand one hundred fifty-two consecutive nonselected myocardial infarction patients who underwent coronary angiography within 24 hours after admission were analyzed. A complex lesion was defined by the presence of thrombus, ulceration, irregular plaque, and flow impairment. Patients with < or = 1 complex lesion were considered with single complex lesion (SCL), and patients with > 1 complex lesions with MCLs. RESULTS Multiple complex lesions were identified in 360 patients (31%). Patients from the MCL group were older and had a higher rate of cardiovascular risk factors but were less likely to be smokers when compared with the SCL group. Patients with MCLs were more likely to have altered left ventricular ejection fraction and multivessel disease and showed a trend toward an increased median time delay to revascularization (360 vs 285 minutes; P = .070). Moreover, the C-reactive protein (CRP) plasma levels increased with the number of CLs. By multivariate analysis, multivessel disease and CRP level were associated with the presence of MCLs. When compared with the SCL group, patients with MCLs had a higher risk of inhospital cardiogenic shock (18% vs 11%; P = .005) and 30-day mortality (11% vs 6%; P = .002). At 1-year follow-up, the presence of MCLs was an independent predictive factor of death. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that the presence of MCLs is associated with worse outcomes and that risk factors such as CRP are able to identify patients at a high risk for MCLs.
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- Gilles Rioufol
- Service de Cardiologie, CHU Bocage, Bd Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, Dijon, France
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Toutouzas K, Drakopoulou M, Markou V, Karabelas I, Vaina S, Vavuranakis M, Tsiamis E, Tsioufis C, Androulakis A, Stefanadis C. Correlation of systemic inflammation with local inflammatory activity in non-culprit lesions: Beneficial effect of statins. Int J Cardiol 2007; 119:368-73. [PMID: 17258821 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2006] [Revised: 07/28/2006] [Accepted: 08/03/2006] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND In patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) increased systemic and local inflammatory activation in culprit lesions is observed. It is unknown, however, whether systemic inflammation is correlated with non-culprit lesion inflammatory activation. Moreover, the effect of statins on non-culprit lesion inflammation has not been extensively investigated. The aim of the present study was to investigate in non-culprit lesions 1) the correlation between plaque temperature measurements with the levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and 2) whether statin administration is associated with reduced heat production. METHODS We included 71 patients with ACS or stable angina (SA) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention in culprit lesions, having an intermediate non-culprit lesion. Forty patients were treated with statin and 31 patients were not treated. Systemic inflammatory status was assessed by CRP, and local inflammatory activation by measuring the temperature difference of non-culprit lesion (deltaT), assigned as the difference between the maximal temperature of the atherosclerotic plaque from the proximal vessel wall temperature. RESULTS Mean deltaT was 0.08+/-0.07 degrees C. Patients with ACS had higher deltaT compared to patients with SA (ACS: 0.10+/-0.07 degrees C vs SA: 0.05+/-0.06, p<0.01). deltaT was less in patients treated with statin in both groups (ACS: 0.07+/-0.04 degrees C vs 0.13+/-0.08 degrees C p=0.009; SA: 0.04+/-0.05 degrees C vs 0.09+/-0.07 degrees C, p=0.04). CRP was higher in patients with ACS compared to SA (1.18+/-1.12 vs 0.47+/-0.37 mg/dL, p=0.001). There was a positive correlation of deltaT and CRP values (R=0.46, p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Local inflammatory activation in non-culprit lesions is correlated with systemic inflammation. Moreover, statins have a beneficial effect on non-culprit lesion heat production.
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Dubey L, Zeng H, Hashmi S, Hongjie W, Tao H. Association of plasma leptin levels and complexity of the culprit lesion in patients with unstable angina. Int J Cardiol 2007; 126:183-9. [PMID: 17482294 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.03.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2006] [Revised: 02/19/2007] [Accepted: 03/30/2007] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Angiographically visible complex lesions which are associated with plaque vulnerability have been shown to correlate strongly with clinical severity of unstable angina (UA). By activating different immune/inflammatory cells or directly acting on the vessel wall leptin has been shown to play a potential role in the development of acute coronary syndrome. However, the relationship between leptin and simple or complex lesion morphology in UA has not been investigated. Therefore, we designed this study to determine the association between plasma leptin level and simple or complex lesions in patients with UA and to see any correlation between leptin and other inflammatory markers in these patients. METHODS Plasma concentrations of leptin, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10 and high-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) were analyzed in 47 patients with UA. These patients were also angiographically studied and divided into two groups: simple lesion (n=18) and complex lesion (n=29) based on the coronary plaque morphology. We further compared them with 20 control subjects having no evidence of coronary artery diseases. RESULTS Plasma leptin concentrations were higher in patients having complex lesions compared to those having simple lesions as well as normal controls. Similarly IL-6 and hsCRP were also higher in complex lesion group compared to simple lesion group and controls, and leptin was positively correlated with IL-6 and hsCRP. Concentrations of IL-10 were lower in simple and complex lesion groups compared to the controls and leptin was negatively correlated with IL-10, but no significant difference between simple and complex lesions was found. Furthermore, leptin was found to be an independent predictor for the complex lesion morphology in UA patients. CONCLUSION These findings suggested that angiographically visible complex lesions are associated with increased concentrations of leptin, and thus leptin can be a useful biomarker for risk stratification in UA.
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- Laxman Dubey
- Department of Cardiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan-430030, Hubei, PR China.
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Nicolau JC, Marin-Neto JA, Giraldez RR, Golin V, Rabelo A, Ramires JAF. A comparison of percutaneous coronary intervention and surgical revascularization after fibrinolysis for acute myocardial infarction. Insights from the InTIME-2 trial. Int J Cardiol 2007; 116:383-8. [PMID: 17049642 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.03.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2005] [Revised: 02/28/2006] [Accepted: 03/24/2006] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND A substantial proportion of patients treated with fibrinolytics for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is subsequently submitted to surgical or percutaneous revascularization procedures during the same hospitalization. However, data comparing these procedures are scarce in the literature. The purpose of this study was to analyze the outcomes of a population with AMI who, during the in-hospital phase, received fibrinolytic therapy followed by coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHODS The study population included 3532 patients submitted to CABG (N=574) or PCI (N=2958), out of 15,114 patients studied in the InTIME-2 trial. Among patients treated with PCI there were no differences between those who received stents or isolated balloon angioplasty, so that their data were pooled for analysis. RESULTS CABG and PCI groups were compared regarding all-cause mortality (at 30 days and one year post-AMI) and non-fatal events (reinfarction, need of additional post-discharge revascularization and re-hospitalization for an ischemic event) within 30 days after MI. There was no significant difference in mortality rates between the groups--both unadjusted and adjusted--at 30 days and one year post-MI. The unadjusted 30-day rates of combined fatal and non-fatal events were 10.3% for the CABG group, and 15.3% for the PCI group (odds-ratio 0.64, P=0.0017), but the adjusted odds-ratio for the combined endpoint only achieved borderline significance (P=0.048). CONCLUSION Mortality rates for CABG and PCI were similar up to one year after AMI, but CABG tends to carry a better event-free survival in the first 30 days.
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Geluk CA, Post WJ, Hillege HL, Tio RA, Tijssen JGP, van Dijk RB, Arnold Dijk W, Bakker SJL, de Jong PE, van Gilst WH, Zijlstra F. C-reactive protein and angiographic characteristics of stable and unstable coronary artery disease: data from the prospective PREVEND cohort. Atherosclerosis 2006; 196:372-382. [PMID: 17157301 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2006.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2006] [Revised: 10/13/2006] [Accepted: 11/10/2006] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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AIMS High sensitive-C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is associated with coronary risk, which may be explained by an association with (unstable) coronary artery disease (CAD). Until now, histopathological and angiographic studies have failed to consistently demonstrate a strong relationship. However, most of these studies were limited by a cross-sectional design. Our aim was to prospectively evaluate the association between hs-CRP and plaque instability. Therefore, firstly, we investigated the relation between hs-CRP measured long before coronary angiography (CAG) and angiographic characteristics of stable and unstable CAD. In addition, we investigated the association with coronary events during follow up in the total PREVEND population. METHODS AND RESULTS Of the population based Prevention of Renal and Vascular Endstage Disease (PREVEND) study, 8139 subjects without previous documented CAD were followed for the incidence of CAG and coronary events from 1997 to 2003. For the qualitative angiographic analysis, 216 CAGs were available. Mean time to CAG was 37+/-19 months. The 864 coronary vessels were graded as follows: 436 coronary vessels as normal, 175 as non-obstructive CAD, 179 as stable obstructive CAD and 74 as unstable obstructive CAD. Multilevel ordinal regression analysis was performed to study associations between baseline clinical variables and angiographic findings. Hs-CRP contributed significantly to the multivariate model after adjustment for age, gender, smoking, lipids and blood pressure. In 8139 subjects, 201 (2.5%) first coronary events occurred during follow up. Cox survival analysis showed age- and sex-adjusted hazard ratios for hs-CRP 1-3 and >3mg/L of, respectively, 1.26 (95% CI 0.67-2.40) and 3.16 (95% CI 1.26-3.16), relative to hs-CRP <1mg/L. CONCLUSION In the prospective PREVEND study of subjects without previous documented CAD, hs-CRP levels at baseline were associated with angiographic characteristics and clinical consequences of plaque instability during follow up. This observation supports the concept that hs-CRP significantly contributes to coronary atherogenesis.
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- Christiane A Geluk
- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Epidemiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Martini Hospital Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands; Department of Clinical Pharmacology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
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Boushra NN, Muntazar M. Review article: The role of statins in reducing perioperative cardiac risk: physiologic and clinical perspectives. Can J Anaesth 2006; 53:1126-47. [PMID: 17079641 DOI: 10.1007/bf03022882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To review the pathobiology and clinical implications of coronary vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques (VAPs), to discuss the role of statin therapy in VAP stabilization, and the potential benefits of perioperative statin therapy (PST) in reducing perioperative risk of acute coronary syndromes (ACSs). SOURCE MEDLINE search using "perioperative", "cardiac morbidity", "atherosclerosis", "vulnerable plaque", "statins" and combinations of these terms as keywords. The reference lists of relevant articles were further reviewed to identify additional citations. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS The nonstenotic, yet rupture-prone VAP causes most myocardial infarctions (MIs) and other ACSs, both in the nonsurgical and surgical patients. Large clinical trials in both primary and secondary prevention and in patients with ACSs have demonstrated that statin therapy will reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality across a broad spectrum of patient subgroups. These trials also suggest, and laboratory investigations establish, that statins possess favourable vascular effects independent of cholesterol reduction. Statins appear to interfere specifically with the pathophysiologic mechanisms implicated in atherothrombotic disease. Statins reduce vascular inflammation, improve endothelial function, stabilize VAPs, and reduce platelet aggregability and thrombus formation. Recent studies have shown that PST is associated with a reduced incidence of perioperative and long-term cardiovascular complications in high-risk patients. Combined therapy with statins and ss-blockers is a conceptually valid strategy targeting critical steps in the pathogenesis of an ACS. CONCLUSION Emerging evidence for the efficacy and safety of PST is promising, especially when combined with ss-blocker therapy in patients at highest risk. Confirmation of this early evidence awaits the results of ongoing and future prospective randomized controlled trials.
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- Nader N Boushra
- Department of Anesthesia, Lower Bucks Hospital, 501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA 19007, USA.
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Otsuka F, Sugiyama S, Kojima S, Maruyoshi H, Funahashi T, Matsui K, Sakamoto T, Yoshimura M, Kimura K, Umemura S, Ogawa H. Plasma adiponectin levels are associated with coronary lesion complexity in men with coronary artery disease. J Am Coll Cardiol 2006; 48:1155-62. [PMID: 16978998 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.05.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2005] [Revised: 05/09/2006] [Accepted: 05/16/2006] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We sought to assess whether plasma adiponectin levels correlate with angiographic coronary lesion complexity in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). BACKGROUND Metabolic disorders, including diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome, are important risk factors for acute cardiovascular events, and adiponectin is a key molecule of metabolic disorders, with anti-atherogenic properties. Low plasma adiponectin levels are associated with CAD and future incidence of myocardial infarction. The involvement of adiponectin in coronary plaque vulnerability, which may be reflected by angiographic complex lesions, remains to be elucidated. METHODS We measured plasma adiponectin levels in 207 men (152 with stable CAD and 55 with acute coronary syndromes [ACS]). Coronary lesions were classified as of simple or complex appearance. RESULTS Plasma adiponectin levels were significantly lower in stable CAD patients with complex coronary lesions (n = 60) than in those with simple lesions (n = 92) (4.14 [range 2.95 to 6.02] vs. 5.27 [range 3.67 to 8.12] microg/ml, p = 0.006). Multiple logistic regression analysis demonstrated that adiponectin level was independently associated with complex lesions (odds ratio 0.514, 95% confidence interval 0.278 to 0.951; p = 0.034). Polytomous logistic regression revealed that adiponectin correlated independently with both single and multiple complex lesions. Among patients with ACS, who had lower adiponectin levels than stable CAD patients, those with multiple complex lesions had significantly lower adiponectin than those with a single complex lesion (3.26 [range 2.26 to 4.46] vs. 4.21 [range 3.36 to 5.41] microg/ml, p = 0.032). CONCLUSIONS Plasma adiponectin levels are significantly associated with coronary lesion complexity in men with CAD. Low adiponectin levels may contribute to coronary plaque vulnerability.
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- Fumiyuki Otsuka
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto City, Japan
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Anselmi M, Garbin U, Agostoni P, Fusaro M, Pasini AF, Nava C, Keta D, Turri M, Zardini P, Vassanelli C, Lo Cascio V, Cominacini L. Plasma levels of oxidized-low-density lipoproteins are higher in patients with unstable angina and correlated with angiographic coronary complex plaques. Atherosclerosis 2005; 185:114-20. [PMID: 15998517 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2005.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2004] [Revised: 05/06/2005] [Accepted: 05/16/2005] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To measure circulating levels of oxidized-low-density lipoproteins (ox-LDL) in patients with stable and unstable angina and controls, and to investigate their correlation with the extent of coronary artery disease (CAD) and the presence of complex plaques at coronary angiography. METHODS AND RESULTS Circulating ox-LDL were assessed, using ELISA, in patients with unstable angina (UA, n=26), stable angina (SA, n=29) and in controls (C, n=27). All patients underwent coronary angiography. The extent of CAD was evaluated using a quantitative score, while the presence of complex, vulnerable plaques was angiographically assessed. Ox-LDL were higher in UA patients than in SA patients and in C subjects, and in SA patients than in C subjects (C, 45.6+/-12.8 U/L; SA, 58.8+/-11.0 U/L; UA, 73.7+/-13.6 U/L; p<0.001). No correlation was found with the extent of atherosclerotic disease in the coronary tree. Patients with angiographic complex lesions showed significantly higher levels of ox-LDL (68.4+/-13.9 U/L versus 55.2+/-16.4 U/L, p<0.001). Multiple regression analysis showed that ox-LDL were independent predictors of the presence of complex plaques (p<0.023). CONCLUSIONS Ox-LDL levels are higher in unstable patients and correlate with the presence of angiographically documented complex plaques. Ox-LDL might be markers of destabilization of CAD.
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- Maurizio Anselmi
- Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Section of Cardiology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
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Baidya SG, Zeng QT, Wang X, Guo HP. T helper cell related interleukins and the angiographic morphology in unstable angina. Cytokine 2005; 30:303-10. [PMID: 15927856 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2005.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2004] [Revised: 01/16/2005] [Accepted: 02/21/2005] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Angiographically visible complex lesions, associated with disrupted plaques and intraluminal thrombus, are more common in unstable angina (UA). The aim of our study was to evaluate the relationship between the complex lesions and the T helper cells related Interleukins (IL). We analyzed the concentrations of IL-10, IL-12, IL-18 using ELISA and that of hsCRP using Latex particle enhanced Immunoturbidimetry in 50 patients of UA. Thirty-one of these patients had complex lesions and 19 had simple lesions as visible during coronary angiography. We further compared them with 30 control subjects having no evidence of coronary artery diseases. The levels of IL-12 in patients having complex lesions tended to be higher than in those having simple lesions and levels of IL-10 tended to be lower in the former than the latter, but the differences were not statistically significant. The patients with complex lesions showed significantly higher concentrations of IL-18 as compared to those having simple lesions. Furthermore, IL-18 was found to be independent predictor for the complex lesion morphology in UA patients. These findings suggest that disrupted plaques and intraluminal thrombus, angiographically visible as complex lesions are associated with increased concentrations of T helper 1 cell related interleukins, mainly IL-18, and IL-18 being a possible bio-marker for risk stratification in UA.
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- Sajan Gopal Baidya
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, PR China.
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Tanaka A, Shimada K, Sano T, Namba M, Sakamoto T, Nishida Y, Kawarabayashi T, Fukuda D, Yoshikawa J. Multiple plaque rupture and C-reactive protein in acute myocardial infarction. J Am Coll Cardiol 2005; 45:1594-9. [PMID: 15893172 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.01.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 165] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2004] [Revised: 12/30/2004] [Accepted: 01/11/2005] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study sought to investigate the relationship between multiple plaque ruptures, C-reactive protein (CRP), and clinical prognosis in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). BACKGROUND Several studies have demonstrated that ruptured or vulnerable plaques exist not only at the culprit lesion but also in the whole coronary artery in some acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. Recent studies have reported that a ruptured plaque at the culprit lesion is associated with elevated CRP, which indicates a poor prognosis in patients with ACS. METHODS We performed intravascular ultrasound in 45 infarct-related arteries and another 84 major coronary arteries in 45 first AMI patients. RESULTS Plaque rupture was observed in 21 patients (47%) at the culprit site. Intravascular ultrasound revealed 17 additional plaque ruptures at remote sites in 11 patients (24%). Patients with multiple risk factors were more frequently found in our multiple-plaque rupture patients compared with single-plaque rupture or nonrupture patients (82% vs. 40% vs. 29%, p = 0.01). High-sensitive CRP levels had a positive correlation with the number of plaque ruptures (p < 0.01). All culprit lesions were successfully treated by percutaneous coronary intervention. Patients with multiple plaque rupture showed significantly poor prognosis compared with others (p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Multiple plaque rupture is associated with systemic inflammation, and patients with multiple plaque rupture can be expected to show a poor prognosis. Our results suggest that AMI treatment should focus not only on stabilization of the culprit site but also a systemic approach to systemic stabilization of the arteries.
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- Atsushi Tanaka
- Department of Cardiology, Baba Memorial Hospital, Sakai, Japan.
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Takano M, Inami S, Ishibashi F, Okamatsu K, Seimiya K, Ohba T, Sakai S, Mizuno K. Angioscopic follow-up study of coronary ruptured plaques in nonculprit lesions. J Am Coll Cardiol 2005; 45:652-8. [PMID: 15734606 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2004.09.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2004] [Revised: 09/08/2004] [Accepted: 09/13/2004] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Changes of ruptured plaques in nonculprit lesions were evaluated using coronary angioscopy. BACKGROUND The concept of multiple coronary plaque ruptures has been established. However, no detailed follow-up studies of ruptured plaques in nonculprit lesions have yet been reported. METHODS Forty-eight thrombi in 50 ruptured coronary plaques in nonculprit lesions in 30 patients were identified by angioscopy. The percent diameter stenosis (%DS) at the target plaques on quantitative coronary angiographic analysis and the serum C-reactive protein (CRP) level were measured. RESULTS The mean angioscopic follow-up period was 13 +/- 9 months. Thirty-five superimposed thrombi still remained at follow-up, and the predominant thrombus color changed from red (56%) at baseline to pinkish-white (83%) at follow-up. The healing rate increased according to the angioscopic follow-up period (23% at </=12 months vs. 55% at >12 months, p = 0.044). The %DS at the healed plaque increased from baseline to follow-up (12.3 +/- 5.8% vs. 22.7 +/- 11.6%, respectively; p = 0.0004). The serum CRP level in patients with healed plaques (n = 10) was lower than that in those without healed plaques (n = 19; 0.07 +/- 0.03 mg/dl vs. 0.15 +/- 0.11 mg/dl, respectively; p = 0.007). CONCLUSIONS The present study demonstrated that: 1) ruptured plaques in nonculprit lesions tend to heal slowly with a progression of angiographic stenosis; and 2) the serum CRP level might reflect the disease activity of the plaque ruptures.
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- Masamichi Takano
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chiba-Hokusoh Hospital, Nippon Medical School, Chiba, Japan
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Zairis MN, Lyras AG, Bibis GP, Patsourakos NG, Makrygiannis SS, Kardoulas AD, Glyptis MP, Prekates AA, Cokkinos DV, Foussas SG. Association of inflammatory biomarkers and cardiac troponin I with multifocal activation of coronary artery tree in the setting of non-ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction. Atherosclerosis 2005; 182:161-7. [PMID: 16115487 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2005.01.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2004] [Revised: 01/07/2005] [Accepted: 01/17/2005] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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We evaluated the possible association of the serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), serum amyloid A (SAA), fibrinogen, and cardiac troponin I (cTnI) with the presence of complex angiographic characteristics throughout the coronary artery tree in 519 consecutive patients with non-ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Blood samples were obtained in the first 12h of NSTEMI invasion and all patients underwent in-hospital coronary angiography. Coronary lesions were classified as complex lesion (CL) or non-CL according to Ambrose criteria. Serum levels of CRP (p<0.001), SAA (p<0.001), or fibrinogen (p=0.001), but not of cTnI (p=0.9), were significantly related to the presence of multiple (> or =2) CLs. On the contrary, serum levels of cTnI (p<0.001), but not of CRP (p=0.5), SAA (p=0.9), or fibrinogen (p=0.9), were significantly associated with the severity of coronary artery disease. The results of the present study suggest that elevated levels of inflammatory biomarkers are associated with a generalized activation of coronary artery tree while elevated cTnI levels are associated with the severity of coronary artery disease in the setting of NSTEMI. It seems that inflammatory biomarkers and cTnI reflect different aspect of the process involved in unstable coronary artery disease.
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- Michael N Zairis
- Department of Cardiology, Tzanio Hospital, Afentouli Street, Piraeus 18536, Greece.
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Monaco C, Rossi E, Milazzo D, Citterio F, Ginnetti F, D'Onofrio G, Cianflone D, Crea F, Biasucci LM, Maseri A. Persistent systemic inflammation in unstable angina is largely unrelated to the atherothrombotic burden. J Am Coll Cardiol 2005; 45:238-43. [PMID: 15653021 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2004.09.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2003] [Revised: 07/19/2004] [Accepted: 09/03/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between systemic inflammation, atherosclerosis, and thrombosis in two distinct clinical models of atherothrombosis. BACKGROUND Persistent unstable angina (UA) is commonly associated with coronary thrombosis and persistent systemic inflammation. METHODS We assessed circulating markers of activation of the thrombotic and fibrinolytic cascades and systemic soluble and cellular markers of inflammation on admission in 40 patients with persisting UA (Braunwald class IIIB; group 1) and 30 patients with Leriche-Fontaine stage IIB-III peripheral artery disease awaiting revascularization (group 2). RESULTS The extent of atherosclerosis (p < 0.01) and activation of the coagulation system were greater in group 2, which had higher thrombin-antithrombin III complexes and D-dimer levels (2.7 and 24.4 microg/l, respectively), than in group 1 (2.0 microg/l and 12.9 microg/l, p = 0.02 and p = 0.0001, respectively). In contrast, C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 levels were higher in group 1 (7.6 pg/ml and 7.8 pg/ml, respectively) than in group 2 (4.5 pg/ml and 3.0 pg/ml, p < 0.01 and p = 0.03, respectively). Moreover, neutrophil activation was only found in group 1 (neutrophil myeloperoxidase content -4.0 arbitrary units vs. +3.4 arbitrary units in group 2, p < 0.0001). These differences persisted during the initial three days of hospitalization. CONCLUSIONS Such a large, consistent discrepancy between atherothrombotic burden and systemic inflammation suggests that atherothrombosis, by itself, is an unlikely cause of persisting, recurring UA. An understanding of the primary inflammatory mechanisms of persistent and recurrent coronary instability could open the way to novel therapeutic strategies.
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- Claudia Monaco
- Cytokine Biology of Vessels, Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology and Surgery, Anesthetics and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
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Navarro Estrada JL, Gabay JM, Alvarez J, Sztejfman C, Matas CR, Farrás A, Sarmiento R, Tettamanzi A, Rapallo C, Mrad J, Botto F, Hirschson-Prado A, De Miguel R, Guzmán LA. Relation of C-reactive protein to extent and complexity of coronary narrowing in patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndromes. A prospective cohort study. Coron Artery Dis 2004; 15:477-84. [PMID: 15585988 DOI: 10.1097/00019501-200412000-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inflammatory markers have been associated with adverse clinical outcome in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). In addition, angiographic plaque morphology and extension of coronary artery disease has been related to worse prognosis in this group of patients. The aim of the present study was to determine if the clinical prognostic value of C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammatory marker, can by associated with the angiographic findings in patients with non-ST elevation ACS. METHODS This prospective multicenter cohort study included 1253 patients with non-ST elevation ACS. CRP, which was considered positive (+) if >/=3 mg/l, was measured at a median of 9 h from symptoms onset and were kept blinded until the end of the study. Coronary angiography was performed in 633 patients (50%). The presence of complex coronary lesions (CCLs) was defined as the presence of any of the following: thrombus (+), Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) flow </=2, and/or ulcerated plaque (UP). The extension of coronary disease was defined as one, two or three vessel disease. RESULTS CRP was found to be (+) in 354 patients (60%). CCLs were present in 266 patients (46%), 166 (47%) in CRP (+) and 100 (42%) in CRP negative (-) patients, P=0.31. There was also no association between the extension of coronary disease and the CRP levels. CONCLUSIONS In this large consecutive cohort of non-ST elevation ACS patients, CRP, an inflammatory marker, does not predict either the extension or the complexity of coronary disease. Even though CRP is a strong predictor of worse clinical outcome in patients with ACS, this could not be explained by the angiographic anatomic findings.
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Zouridakis E, Avanzas P, Arroyo-Espliguero R, Fredericks S, Kaski JC. Markers of Inflammation and Rapid Coronary Artery Disease Progression in Patients With Stable Angina Pectoris. Circulation 2004; 110:1747-53. [PMID: 15381646 DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000142664.18739.92] [Citation(s) in RCA: 186] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Both endothelial cell activation and macrophage activation play a significant role in atherogenesis and atheromatous plaque vulnerability and may determine rapid coronary artery disease (CAD) progression. We sought to assess the association between serum inflammatory markers and rapid CAD progression in patients with chronic stable angina pectoris. METHODS AND RESULTS We studied 124 chronic stable angina pectoris patients (84 men; mean age, 61+/-10 years) who were on a waiting list for coronary angioplasty for a mean time of 4.8+/-2.4 months. CAD progression was defined as > or =10% diameter reduction of a pre-existing stenosis > or =50%, > or =30% diameter reduction of a stenosis <50%, development of a new stenosis > or =30% in a previously normal segment, or progression of any stenosis to total occlusion. CAD progression occurred in 35 patients (28%). After adjustment with binary logistic regression, neopterin (P<0.001), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (P=0.017), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (P=0.002), soluble intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (P<0.001), and previous history of unstable angina (P=0.01) were independent predictors of rapid CAD progression. The association between rapid disease progression and inflammatory markers remained significant even when presence of complex lesions was introduced into the multivariate model. CONCLUSIONS Rapid CAD progression in patients with stable angina pectoris is associated with increased C-reactive protein levels and raised concentrations of biochemical markers of endothelial and macrophage activation.
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- Emmanouil Zouridakis
- Coronary Artery Disease Research Unit, Department of Cardiological Sciences, St George's Hospital Medical School, London, UK
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Avanzas P, Arroyo-Espliguero R, Cosín-Sales J, Aldama G, Pizzi C, Quiles J, Kaski JC. Markers of inflammation and multiple complex stenoses (pancoronary plaque vulnerability) in patients with non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes. Heart 2004; 90:847-52. [PMID: 15253949 PMCID: PMC1768348 DOI: 10.1136/hrt.2003.015826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the relation between markers of inflammation and the presence of multiple vulnerable plaques in patients with non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes. DESIGN Prospective cohort study of 55 patients with non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes and angiographically documented coronary disease. Blood samples were obtained at study entry for the assessment of high sensitivity C reactive protein (CRP), neopterin, and neutrophil count. Coronary stenoses were assessed by quantitative computerised angiography and classified as "complex" (irregular borders, ulceration, or filling defects) or "smooth" (absence of complex features). Extent of disease was also assessed by a validated angiographic score. RESULTS Neutrophil count (r = 0.36, p = 0.007), CRP concentration (r = 0.33, p = 0.02), and neopterin concentration (r = 0.45, p < 0.001) correlated with the number of complex stenoses. Patients with multiple (three or more) complex stenoses, but not patients with multiple smooth lesions, had a higher neutrophil count (5.9 (1.4) x 10(9)/l v 4.8 (1.4) x 10(9)/l, p = 0.02), CRP concentration (log transformed) (1.08 (0.63) v 0.6 (0.6), p = 0.03), and neopterin concentration (log transformed) (0.94 (0.18) v 0.79 (0.15), p = 0.002). Multiple regression analysis showed that neopterin concentration (B = 4.8, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.9 to 7.7, p = 0.002) and extent of coronary artery disease (B = 0.6, 95% CI 0.03 to 1.2, p = 0.04) were independently associated with the number of complex stenoses. CONCLUSIONS Acute inflammatory markers such as high neutrophil count, CRP concentration, and neopterin concentration correlate with the presence of multiple angiographically complex coronary stenoses. Neopterin concentration was a stronger predictor of multiple complex plaques than were neutrophil count and CRP concentration. These findings suggest that a relation exists between inflammation and pancoronary plaque vulnerability.
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- P Avanzas
- Cardiological Sciences, Coronary Artery Disease Research Unit, St George's Hospital Medical School, London, UK
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Avanzas P, Arroyo-Espliguero R, Cosín-Sales J, Quiles J, Zouridakis E, Kaski JC. Multiple complex stenoses, high neutrophil count and C-reactive protein levels in patients with chronic stable angina. Atherosclerosis 2004; 175:151-7. [PMID: 15186960 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2004.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2003] [Revised: 02/27/2004] [Accepted: 03/22/2004] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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UNLABELLED Inflammation plays an important role in atherosclerosis and the genesis of acute coronary syndromes, i.e., atheromatous plaque disruption. Neutrophil count and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are markers of ongoing inflammation and predictors of cardiovascular risk. We sought to assess whether these inflammatory markers are associated with the presence of multiple complex stenoses in patients with chronic stable angina. METHODS AND RESULTS We assessed 150 patients with chronic stable angina, 121 with significant coronary artery stenosis (> or =50% diameter reduction) and 29 without. CRP levels and neutrophil count were assessed at study entry. Stenoses were classified as "complex" (irregular or scalloped borders, ulceration or filling defects) or "smooth" (absence of complex features). Eighty-eight percent of the complex lesions were of type C according to AHA/ACC classification whereas the rest were type B. Patients with > or =3 complex lesions were considered to have multiple complex stenoses. Extent of coronary artery disease was assessed using a validated score. Baseline neutrophil count (4.39 x 10(9) L (-1) +/- 28 versus 3.82 x 10(9) L (-1) +/- 0.77; P = 0.004) and CRP levels (2.15 mg/L (4.6-1) versus 0.39 mg/L (0.69-0.23); P < 0.0001) were higher in patients with significant stenoses compared to patients without. No association was found between disease extent and CRP levels or neutrophil count. Neutrophil count, however (but not CRP) correlated with stenosis complexity (r = 0.28; P = 0.002 ) and was also an independent predictor of the presence of multiple complex stenoses (OR: 4.05; CI 95% (1.9-10.4); P = 0.038). CONCLUSIONS CRP levels and neutrophil count are higher in angina patients with coronary stenoses compared to those without. Neutrophil count, but not CRP levels, correlates with angiographic stenosis complexity.
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- Pablo Avanzas
- Coronary Artery Disease Research Unit, Cardiological Sciences, St. George's Hospital Medical School, Cranmer Terrace, London, UK
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- H-J Priebe
- University Hospital/Department of Anaesthesia, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.
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Cannon CP. Risk stratification and the management of non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes: the role of antiplatelet therapy. Crit Pathw Cardiol 2004; 3:83-86. [PMID: 18340145 DOI: 10.1097/01.hpc.0000128716.20083.4d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Risk stratification is crucial in guiding the acute management of non-ST-segment elevation (NSTE) acute coronary syndromes (ACS). An early invasive strategy (catheterization/revascularization) in conjunction with aggressive antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy offers the most effective means of reducing ischemic complications in intermediate- and high-risk patients. In low-risk patients, stress testing serves to indicate whether a secondary prevention strategy or elective catheterization/percutaneous coronary intervention and GP IIb/IIIa inhibition is more appropriate. NSTE ACS also confers a long-term risk of recurrent cardiovascular events, regardless of whether initial management follows a medical or interventional approach. Combination aspirin and clopidogrel therapy is effective for secondary prevention across the spectrum of NSTE ACS patients, regardless of risk or initial treatment strategy (conservative or invasive). Long-term aspirin and clopidogrel therapy addresses the thrombotic component of atherothrombosis, while combined beta-blocker, ACE inhibitor, and statin therapy is directed against the atheroma.
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- Christopher P Cannon
- Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Zairis MN, Papadaki OA, Psarogianni PK, Thoma MA, Andrikopoulos GK, Batika PC, Poulopoulou CG, Trifinopoulou KG, Olympios CD, Foussas SG. Serologic markers of persistent Chlamydia pneumonia infection and long-term prognosis after successful coronary stenting. Am Heart J 2004; 146:1082-9. [PMID: 14661003 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-8703(03)00503-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have shown an incremental role of inflammation in late prognosis following coronary stenting (CS). In particular, high preprocedural levels of plasma C-reactive protein (CRP) have been related to increased hazard of late ischemic complications. Persistent Chlamydia pneumoniae (Cp) infection, detected by positive IgA anti-Cp titers, may be associated with this inflammatory process and portend a high risk of late adverse prognosis after CS. METHODS A total of 483 consecutive patients with either stable or unstable coronary syndromes were followed-up for 1 year after successful CS. The composite of cardiac death, myocardial infarction, rehospitalization for rest-unstable angina, and exertional angina, whichever occurred first, was the clinical end point. Additionally, the rate of in-stent restenosis and progression of coronary artery disease during this period were evaluated. Anti-Cp titers and plasma CRP levels were measured before the procedure. RESULTS Positive immunoglobulin A (IgA), but not positive immunoglobulin G (IgG), titers were significantly associated with high plasma CRP levels in patients with unstable coronary syndromes (P =.005), but not in those with stable angina (P =.7). Moreover, positive IgA titers were significantly related to increased risk of both the composite clinical end point (P =.04) and progression of coronary artery disease (P <.001) in patients with unstable coronary syndromes but not in those with stable angina. Neither positive IgA nor positive IgG titers were associated with the rate of in-stent restenosis. CONCLUSIONS Persistent Cp infection may drive an inflammatory response in the coronary vasculature and portends an adverse late outcome after CS in patients with unstable coronary syndromes.
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Arroyo-Espliguero R, Avanzas P, Kaski JC. Enfermedad cardiovascular aterosclerótica: la utilidad de la proteína C reactiva en la identificación de la placa «vulnerable» y del paciente «vulnerable». Rev Esp Cardiol 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/s0300-8932(04)77120-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Schoenhagen P, Stone GW, Nissen SE, Grines CL, Griffin J, Clemson BS, Vince DG, Ziada K, Crowe T, Apperson-Hanson C, Kapadia SR, Tuzcu EM. Coronary plaque morphology and frequency of ulceration distant from culprit lesions in patients with unstable and stable presentation. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2003; 23:1895-900. [PMID: 12842842 DOI: 10.1161/01.atv.0000084811.73196.1c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Intravascular ultrasound studies describe ruptured coronary plaques at sites remote from the culprit lesion in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI), suggesting multifocal plaque vulnerability. However, the role of intravascular ultrasound in the diagnosis of lesion vulnerability before rupture is unclear. METHODS AND RESULTS We compared morphology and frequency of ulceration of additional plaques proximal to the culprit lesion in 105 patients treated with emergent stenting during an evolving, acute MI in the CADILLAC study and 92 patients with stable/subacute presentation who underwent elective stenting. Additional plaques proximal to the culprit lesion were found in 52 (50%) and 54 (59%) patients in the acute MI and stable/subacute group, respectively. The prevalence of ulceration was significantly higher in the acute MI than in the stable/subacute group (19% versus 4%; P=0.014). However, there was no significant difference in other morphological lesion characteristics. CONCLUSIONS Additional plaques are frequently found adjacent to the culprit lesions in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention independent of clinical presentation. The increased prevalence of plaque ulceration but otherwise similar morphology of additional lesions in patients with acute MI versus stable/subacute presentation demonstrates the limitations of imaging in the assessment of plaque vulnerability.
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- Paul Schoenhagen
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA
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