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Moreno-Angarita A, Peña D, de León JDLP, Estacio M, Vila LP, Muñoz MI, Cadavid-Alvear E. Current indications and surgical strategies for myocardial revascularization in patients with left ventricular dysfunction: a scoping review. J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 19:469. [PMID: 39068469 PMCID: PMC11282776 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-024-02844-2] [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: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) accounts for more than 60% of congestive heart failure cases and is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Myocardial revascularization in patients with left ventricular dysfunction (LVD) and a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤35% aims to improve survival and quality of life and reduce complications associated with heart failure and coronary artery disease. The majority of randomized clinical trials have consistently excluded those patients, resulting in evidence primarily derived from observational studies. MAIN BODY We performed a scoping review using the Arksey and O'Malley methodology in five stages: 1) formulating the research question; 2) locating relevant studies; 3) choosing studies; 4) organizing and extracting data; and 5) compiling, summarizing, and presenting the findings. This literature review covers primary studies and systematic reviews focusing on surgical revascularization strategies in adult patients with ischemic left ventricular dysfunction (LVD) and a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 35% or lower. Through an extensive search of Medline and the Cochrane Library, a systematic review was conducted to address three questions regarding myocardial revascularization in these patients. These questions outline the current knowledge on this topic, current surgical strategies (off-pump vs. on-pump), and graft options (including hybrid techniques) utilized for revascularization. Three independent reviewers (MAE, DP, and AM) applied the inclusion criteria to all the included studies, obtaining the full texts of the most relevant studies. The reviewers subsequently assessed these articles to make the final decision on their inclusion in the review. Out of the initial 385 references, 156 were chosen for a detailed review. After examining the full articles were examined, 134 were found suitable for scoping review. CONCLUSION The literature notes the scarcity of surgical revascularization in LVD patients in randomized studies, with observational data supporting coronary revascularization's benefits. ONCABG is recommended for multivessel disease in LVD with LVEF < 35%, while OPCAB is proposed for older, high-risk patients. Strategies like internal thoracic artery skeletonization harvesting and postoperative glycemic control mitigate risks with BITA in uncontrolled diabetes. Total arterial revascularization maximizes long-term survival, and hybrid revascularization offers advantages like shorter hospital stays and reduced costs for significant LAD lesions.
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- Alejandro Moreno-Angarita
- Fundación Valle del Lili - Departamento de Cirugía - Servicio de Cirugía Cardiovascular, Carrera 98 No. 18-49, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760032, Colombia
- Fundación Valle del Lili - Centro de Investigaciones Clínicas, Cali, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili - Departamento de Cirugía - Servicio de Cirugía Cardiovascular, Carrera 98 No. 18-49, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760032, Colombia.
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- Fundación Valle del Lili - Departamento de Medicina Interna, Cali, Colombia
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- Universidad Icesi - Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Cali, Colombia
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- Universidad Icesi - Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Cali, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili - Departamento de Cirugía - Servicio de Cirugía Cardiovascular, Carrera 98 No. 18-49, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760032, Colombia
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Besola L, Colli A, De Caterina R. Coronary bypass surgery for multivessel disease after percutaneous coronary intervention in acute coronary syndromes: why, for whom, how early? Eur Heart J 2024:ehae413. [PMID: 39056269 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae413] [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: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Multivessel coronary artery disease is present in ∼50% of patients with acute coronary syndrome and, compared with single-vessel disease, entails a higher risk of new ischaemic events and a worse prognosis. Randomized controlled trials have shown the superiority of 'complete revascularization' over culprit lesion-only treatment. Trials, however, only included patients treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and evidence regarding complete revascularization with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery after culprit lesion-only PCI ('hybrid revascularization') is lacking. The CABG after PCI is an open, non-negligible therapeutic option, for patients with non-culprit left main and/or left anterior descending coronary artery disease where evidence in chronic coronary syndrome patients points in several cases to a preference of CABG over PCI. This valuable but poorly studied 'PCI first-CABG later' option presents, however, relevant challenges, mostly in the need of interrupting post-stenting dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) for surgery to prevent excess bleeding. Depending on patients' clinical characteristics and coronary anatomical features, either deferring surgery after a safe interruption of DAPT or bridging DAPT interruption with intravenous short-acting antithrombotic agents appears to be a suitable option. Off-pump minimally invasive surgical revascularization, associated with less operative bleeding than open-chest surgery, may be an adjunctive strategy when revascularization cannot be safely deferred and DAPT is not interrupted. Here, the rationale, patient selection, optimal timing, and adjunctive strategies are reviewed for an ideal approach to hybrid revascularization in post-acute coronary syndrome patients to support physicians' choices in a case-by-case patient-tailored approach.
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- Laura Besola
- Cardiac Surgery Division, Pisa University Hospital and Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Division, Pisa University Hospital and Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Pisa University Hospital and Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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Ahmed-Jushuf F, Chotai S, Al-Lamee RK. Does REVIVED Complete You? J Am Coll Cardiol 2024; 84:351-353. [PMID: 39019529 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2024.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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- Fiyyaz Ahmed-Jushuf
- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom; Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom; Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom; Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom.
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D'Errigo P, De Luca L, Rosato S, Giordani B, Badoni G, Oliva F, Baglio G. Prognostic role of coronary angiography and revascularization in patients firstly admitted for heart failure in Italy. Int J Cardiol 2024; 413:132369. [PMID: 39053813 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.132369] [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: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common underlying cause of de novo heart failure (HF) and is associated with poor outcome despite advances in medical therapy. There are no data clearly supporting coronary angiogram (CVG) and revascularization in this setting. METHODS We analysed a nationwide, comprehensive, and universal administrative database of consecutive patients for the first time admitted in hospital for HF, without a history of CAD, who survived 30 days after index admission from 2015 to 2019 in Italy. Enrolled patients were classified into subjects who did not undergo CVG; those who underwent CVG without coronary revascularization; those who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI); and those who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). RESULTS During the study period, 342,090 patients were hospitalized for the first time due to HF and survived 30 days after admission, in Italy. Among them, 30,806 (9.0%) patients underwent CVG without undergoing coronary revascularization, 5855 (1.7%) underwent PCI and 1594 (0.5%) underwent CABG. After adjusting for age, gender and comorbidity, the hazard ratio (HR) for 1-year all-cause mortality in patients undergoing CVG vs no CVG were 0.56 (p < 0.0001), 0.66 (p < 0.0001) and 0.83 (p = 0.020) for CVG, PCI and CABG patients, respectively. When considering the re-hospitalization for HF as the outcome, using death as a competing risk, after multiple corrections, CVG (HR = 0.80; p < 0.0001) and CABG (HR = 0.73; p < 0.0002) were protective versus No CVG, but not PCI (HR = 1.02; p = 0.642). CONCLUSIONS This study provides evidence that CVG and coronary revascularization may be beneficial for patients with de novo HF.
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- Paola D'Errigo
- National Centre for Global Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Medicine and Surgery, Division of Cardiology, A.O. San Camillo-Forlanini, Rome, Italy
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- National Centre for Global Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy.
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- Italian National Agency for Regional Healthcare Services, Rome, Italy
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- National Centre for Global Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Department(,) Division of Cardiology, "A. De Gasperis", ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milano, Italy
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- Italian National Agency for Regional Healthcare Services, Rome, Italy
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Nielsen RR, Pryds K, Olesen KKW, Mortensen MB, Gyldenkerne C, Nielsen JC, Hindricks G, Dagres N, Maeng M. Coronary Artery Disease Is A Stronger Predictor of All-Cause Mortality Than Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed Heart Failure: Insights From the WDHR. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e9771. [PMID: 38958148 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.033938] [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: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND In patients with newly diagnosed heart failure (HF) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <50%, little is known whether LVEF per se or presence of coronary artery disease (CAD) provides independent prognostic information on all-cause mortality. METHODS AND RESULTS Using the WDHR (Western Denmark Heart Registry), we identified 3620 patients with newly diagnosed HF and LVEF 10% to 49% referred for first-time coronary angiography as part of general workup of HF. Patients were stratified by LVEF (10%-35% versus 36%-49%) and presence of CAD. We estimated 10-year all-cause mortality risk and calculated hazard ratios adjusted for relevant comorbidities and risk factors (aHRs). CAD was present in 1592 (44%) patients. Lower LVEF was associated with a relative 15% increased 10-year mortality: 37% for LVEF 36% to 49% versus 42% for LVEF 10% to 35% (aHR, 1.15 [95% CI, 0.99-1.34]). This result did not change when stratified into those with CAD (52% versus 56%; aHR, 1.11 [95% CI, 0.91-1.35]) and those without CAD (27% versus 33%; aHR, 1.24 [95% CI, 0.97-1.57]). In comparison, presence and extent of CAD were associated with a relative 43% increased 10-year mortality (CAD versus no CAD, 55.0% versus 31.5%; aHR, 1.43 [95% CI, 1.25-1.64]). Compared with a matched general population, excess mortality risk was higher for patients with HF and CAD (54.7% versus 26.3%; aHR, 2.10 [95% CI, 1.85-2.39]) versus those with HF and no CAD (31.4% versus 17.2%; aHR, 1.76 [95% CI, 1.52-2.02]). CONCLUSIONS Among newly diagnosed patients with HF and LVEF <50%, presence and extent of CAD are associated with substantial higher all-cause mortality risk than lower LVEF.
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- Roni Ranghoej Nielsen
- Department of Cardiology Aarhus University Hospital Aarhus Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine Aarhus University, Health Aarhus Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology Aarhus University Hospital Aarhus Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology Aarhus University Hospital Aarhus Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine Aarhus University, Health Aarhus Denmark
- Department of Cardiology Johns Hopkins Baltimore MD
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- Department of Cardiology Aarhus University Hospital Aarhus Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine Aarhus University, Health Aarhus Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology Aarhus University Hospital Aarhus Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine Aarhus University, Health Aarhus Denmark
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Krittanawong C, Rizwan A, Khawaja M, Newman N, Escobar J, Virk HUH, Alam M, Al-Azzam F, Yong CM, Jneid H. The Current State of Coronary Revascularization: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Versus Percutaneous Coronary Interventions. Curr Cardiol Rep 2024:10.1007/s11886-024-02090-x. [PMID: 38985226 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-024-02090-x] [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] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The optimal revascularization strategy for coronary artery disease depends on various factors, such as disease complexity, patient characteristics, and preferences. Including a heart team in complex cases is crucial to ensure optimal outcomes. Decision-making between percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting must consider each patient's clinical profile and coronary anatomy. While current practice guidelines offer some insight into the optimal revascularization approach for the various phenotypes of coronary artery disease, the evidence to support either strategy continues to evolve and grow. Given the large amount of contemporary data on revascularization, this review aims to comprehensively summarize the literature on coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous coronary intervention in patients across the spectrum of coronary artery disease phenotypes. RECENT FINDINGS Contemporary evidence suggests that for patients with triple vessel disease, coronary artery bypass grafting is preferred over percutaneous coronary intervention due to better long-term outcomes, including lower rates of death, myocardial infarction, and target vessel revascularization. Similarly, for patients with left main coronary artery disease, both percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting can be considered, as they have shown similar efficacy in terms of major adverse cardiac events, but there may be a slightly higher risk of death with percutaneous coronary intervention. For proximal left anterior descending artery disease, both percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting are viable options, but coronary artery bypass grafting has shown lower rates of repeat revascularization and better relief from angina. The Synergy Between PCI with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery score can help in decision-making by predicting the risk of adverse events and guiding the choice between percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting. European and American guidelines both agree with including a heart team that can develop and lay out individualized, optimal treatment options with respect for patient preferences. The debate between coronary artery bypass grafting versus percutaneous coronary intervention in multiple different scenarios will continue to develop as technology and techniques improve for both procedures. Risk factors, pre, peri, and post-procedural complications involved in both revascularization strategies will continue to be mitigated to optimize outcomes for those patients for which coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary intervention provide ultimate benefit. Methods to avoid unnecessary revascularization continue to develop as well as percutaneous technology that may allow patients to avoid surgical intervention when possible. With such changes, revascularization guidelines for specific patient populations may change in the coming years, which can serve as a limitation of this time-dated review.
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Harlem Cardiology, NY, 10035, USA
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- Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, The Texas Heart Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- VA Palo Alto Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Stanford, University and Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Palo AltoStanford, CACA, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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Farhan S, Freilich M, Giustino G, Vogel B, Baber U, Sartori S, Kamran H, Mehran R, Dangas G, Krishnan P, Kini A, Sharma SK. Change in left ventricular function and outcomes following high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention with Impella-guided hemodynamic support. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1416613. [PMID: 39036507 PMCID: PMC11258011 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1416613] [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: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Introduction High-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (HRPCI) are a potential treatment option for patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and coronary artery disease. The extent to which such intervention is coupled with improvement in LVEF and associated with favorable outcomes is unknown. Methods We aimed to characterize the incidence and correlates of LVEF improvement after Impella-guided HRPCI, and compare clinical outcomes in patients with versus without LVEF improvement. Data on consecutive patients undergoing Impella-guided HRPCI from a single center registry were analyzed. LVEF-improvement was defined as an absolute increase of LVEF of ≥10% measured at ≥30-days after intervention. The primary outcome was a composite of all-cause death, myocardial infarction or target vessel revascularization within 1-year. Results Out of 161 consecutive patients undergoing Impella-guided HRPCI from June 2008 to December 2017, 43% (n = 70) demonstrated LVEF-improvement (baseline LVEF of 25.09 ± 6.19 to 33.30 ± 11.98 post intervention). Patients without LVEF-improvement had higher frequency of previous MI (61.5% vs. 37.1%, p = 0.0021), Q-waves on ECG (17.6% vs. 5.7%, p = 0.024) and higher SYNTAX scores (30.8 ± 17.6 vs. 25.2 ± 12.2; p = 0.043). After correction of these confounders by multivariable analysis, no significant differences were found regarding the composite endpoint in patients with versus without LVEF-improvement (34.9% vs. 38.3%; p = 0.48). Discussion In this single-center retrospective analysis, we report the following findings. First, LVEF improvement of at least 10% was documented in over 40% of patients undergoing Impella supported high-risk PCI. Second, a history of MI, Q-waves on admission ECG, and higher baseline SYNTAX scores were independent correlates of no LVEF improvement. Third, one year rates of adverse CV events were substantial and did not vary by the presence or absence of LVEF improvement Prospective studies with longer follow-up are needed to elucidate the impact of LVEF improvement on clinical outcomes.
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- Serdar Farhan
- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
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- Moses Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
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Ahmad Y. Coronary Revascularization in Ischemic Systolic Heart Failure: Focusing on Quality of Life, Not Quantity. JACC. HEART FAILURE 2024:S2213-1779(24)00502-X. [PMID: 39023493 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2024.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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- Yousif Ahmad
- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
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Ikeda M, Niinami H, Morita K, Saito S, Yoshitake A. Long-term results following off-pump coronary-artery bypass grafting in left ventricular dysfunction. Heart Vessels 2024; 39:571-581. [PMID: 38461187 PMCID: PMC11189952 DOI: 10.1007/s00380-024-02383-9] [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: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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Severe left ventricular (LV) dysfunction is an independent risk factor for early and long-term mortality after coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG). Off-pump CABG (OPCAB) significantly reduces the early incidence of major complications in high-risk patients. Moreover, bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA) grafting after CABG is associated with improved long-term outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the impact of multivessel OPCAB with BITA grafting for complete revascularization on postoperative and long-term outcomes in patients with low LV ejection fraction (EF). We included 121 patients with EF ≤ 30.0% who underwent isolated multivessel OPCAB (average LVEF, 24.8%) between April 2007 and December 2019. Sixty-six patients received BITA grafts, while 55 had single internal thoracic artery (SITA) grafts. We conducted multivariate analyses to examine the correlation between perioperative data and late mortality rate. The early mortality rate was 1.65%. After excluding in-hospital mortality cases, we performed long-term follow-up of 119 patients. Early postoperative echocardiography showed significant LVEF improvement in 89 (75.2%) patients. However, LVEF remained ≤ 30.0% in 30 (24.8%) patients. We recorded 15 and 30 cases of cardiac death and cardiac events, respectively, during the long-term follow-up period. Postoperative LVEF ≤ 30.0% (P < 0.01) and no use of BITA grafting (P = 0.03) were significant predictors of cardiac death and events; moreover, hemodialysis was a significant predictor of all-cause mortality rather than cardiac death. Multivessel OPCAB in patients with severe LV dysfunction was associated with acceptable in-hospital mortality and early postoperative improvement in LV function. Additionally, OPCAB with BITA grafting may provide long-term benefits with respect to cardiac death and events. However, the long-term benefits were significantly limited in patients without early postoperative improvement in LV function and patients with chronic hemodialysis.Clinical registration number: 5590 (14/5/2020 Tokyo Women's Medical University).
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- Masahiro Ikeda
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, 8-1, Kawada-Cho, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, 8-1, Kawada-Cho, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, 8-1, Kawada-Cho, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, 8-1, Kawada-Cho, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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Choi KH, Kang D, Park H, Park TK, Lee JM, Song YB, Hahn JY, Choi SH, Gwon HC, Cho J, Yang JH. In-hospital and long-term outcomes of cardiogenic shock complicating myocardial infarction versus heart failure. Eur J Heart Fail 2024; 26:1594-1603. [PMID: 38855925 DOI: 10.1002/ejhf.3333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
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AIMS This study sought to examine the difference in clinical characteristics, treatment strategy, trends in mortality, and medical costs according to the aetiologies of cardiogenic shock (CS). METHODS AND RESULTS This was a population-based, nationwide, cohort study from the Korean National Health Insurance Service database. All CS adults (≥18 years) were admitted to an intensive care unit from January 2010 to December 2020. The primary outcome was in-hospital mortality. The secondary outcomes were cardiac replacement therapy (left ventricular assisted device implantation or heart transplantation), all-cause mortality, ischaemic stroke, rehospitalization for heart failure (HF) during follow-up, and actual in-hospital medical costs. Among 136 092 individuals with CS, 48 704 (29.7%) cases were due to acute myocardial infarction-related CS (AMI-CS), and the remaining 87 388 (71.3%) were due to HF-CS (ischaemic cardiomyopathy [ICM] vs. non-ICM, 49 504 [56.6%] vs. 37 884 [45.4%]). Patients with HF-CS were older, less likely to be male, and less likely to receive mechanical circulatory support, compared to those with AMI-CS. During the 10-year study period, the in-hospital mortality rate decreased, and actual medical costs tended to increase, regardless of CS aetiology. Compared with AMI-CS, HF-CS was associated with higher risks of in-hospital mortality (40.3% vs. 28.5%; adjusted odds ratio [OR] 1.47, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.43-1.52), cardiac replacement therapy (adjusted OR 1.65, 95% CI 1.16-2.34), as well as follow-up mortality after successful discharge (19.3% vs. 8.5%; adjusted-hazard ratio 1.54, 95% CI 1.48-1.59). HF-CS had lower medical costs than AMI-CS (adjusted ratio 0.79, 95% CI 0.79-0.80). CONCLUSIONS With medical advances during the past 10 years, the mortality of CS has decreased significantly, but the mortality of HF-CS remains high. The findings highlight the need for effective treatment strategies for patients with HF-CS.
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- Ki Hong Choi
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Research Design and Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Research Design and Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Miric D, Bakovic D, Zanchi J, Bradaric Slujo A, Lozo M, Borovac JA. Myocardial work in patients with heart failure and ischemic cardiomyopathy according to the mode of coronary revascularization. Hellenic J Cardiol 2024; 78:16-24. [PMID: 37586481 DOI: 10.1016/j.hjc.2023.08.005] [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: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The association of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) on myocardial function, as reflected in myocardial work (MyW) parameters, in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy and heart failure (HF) is unknown. METHODS We analyzed data from 68 patients who were hospitalized with chronic HF due to ischemic cardiomyopathy and stratified them according to the mode of revascularization. All patients underwent a 2D speckle tracking echocardiography exam performed by the same expert sonographer and had complete MyW data including global work index (GWI), global constructive work (GCW), global wasted work (GWW), and global work efficiency (GWE). RESULTS The mean age of patients was 70 ± 10 years and 86.8% were men. The mean left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in overall cohort was 31.6 ± 9.5%. Both subgroups did not significantly differ in terms of baseline LVEF, comorbidities, and pharmacotherapy. Compared with those who received PCI, patients revascularized with CABG had significantly greater GWI (821 vs. 555 mmHg%, p = 0.002), GCW (1101 vs. 794 mmHg%, p = 0.001), GWE (78 vs. 72.6%, p = 0.025), and global longitudinal strain (-8.7 vs. -6.7%, p = 0.004). Both patient subgroups did not significantly differ with respect to GWW (273 vs. 245 mmHg%, p = 0.410 for CABG and PCI, respectively) and survival during the median follow-up of 18 months (log-rank p = 0.813). CONCLUSION Patients with HF and ischemic cardiomyopathy revascularized with CABG had greater myocardial work performance when compared with those revascularized with PCI. This might suggest a higher degree of functional myocardial revascularization associated with the CABG procedure.
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- Dino Miric
- Cardiovascular Diseases Department, University Hospital of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Department, University Hospital of Split, Split, Croatia; Department of Physiology, University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Department, University Hospital of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Department, University Hospital of Split, Split, Croatia; Department of Pathophysiology, University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Department, University Hospital of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Department, University Hospital of Split, Split, Croatia; Department of Pathophysiology, University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia.
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Arjomandi Rad A, Tserioti E, Magouliotis DE, Vardanyan R, Samiotis IV, Skoularigis J, Ariff B, Xanthopoulos A, Triposkiadis F, Casula R, Athanasiou T. Assessment of Myocardial Viability in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy With Reduced Left Ventricular Function Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Clin Cardiol 2024; 47:e24307. [PMID: 38953367 PMCID: PMC11217808 DOI: 10.1002/clc.24307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND We aim to provide a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge of myocardial viability assessment in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), with a focus on the clinical markers of viability for each imaging modality. We also compare mortality between patients with viable myocardium and those without viability who undergo CABG. METHODS A systematic database search with meta-analysis was conducted of comparative original articles (both observations and randomized controlled studies) of patients undergoing CABG with either viable or nonviable myocardium, in EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane database, and Google Scholar, from inception to 2022. Imaging modalities included were dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE), cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and positron emission tomography (PET). RESULTS A total of 17 studies incorporating a total of 2317 patients were included. Across all imaging modalities, the relative risk of death post-CABG was reduced in patients with versus without viability (random-effects model: odds ratio: 0.42; 95% confidence interval: 0.29-0.61; p < 0.001). Imaging for myocardial viability has significant clinical implications as it can affect the accuracy of the diagnosis, guide treatment decisions, and predict patient outcomes. Generally, based on local availability and expertise, either SPECT or DSE should be considered as the first step in evaluating viability, while PET or CMR would provide further evaluation of transmurality, perfusion metabolism, and extent of scar tissue. CONCLUSION The assessment of myocardial viability is an essential component of preoperative evaluation in patients with ischemic heart disease undergoing surgical revascularization. Careful patient selection and individualized assessment of viability remain paramount.
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- Arian Arjomandi Rad
- Division of Medical SciencesUniversity of OxfordOxfordUK
- Department of Surgery and CancerImperial College LondonLondonUK
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- Department of Surgery and CancerImperial College LondonLondonUK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic SurgeryUniversity Hospital of LarissaLarissaGreece
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- Department of CardiologyUniversity Hospital of LarissaLarissaGreece
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- Department of Radiology, Hammersmith HospitalImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustLondonUK
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- Department of Surgery and CancerImperial College LondonLondonUK
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hammersmith HospitalImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustLondonUK
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- Department of Surgery and CancerImperial College LondonLondonUK
- Department of Cardiothoracic SurgeryUniversity Hospital of LarissaLarissaGreece
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hammersmith HospitalImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustLondonUK
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Masroor M, Wang Y, Zhang C, Dong N. Surgical Management of Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Patients with Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction: Is It Time to Reconsider Revascularization Surgery? J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2024; 11:184. [PMID: 39057607 PMCID: PMC11276879 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd11070184] [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: 04/20/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Ischemic cardiomyopathy patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction are a specific group of patients with poor surgical outcomes. There are few surgical treatment options in practice for the treatment of these patients such as heart transplantation, coronary artery bypass surgery, surgical ventricular restoration, etc. Despite multiple treatment options, there are no explicit clinical guidelines available to guide surgeons in choosing the most appropriate option and ensuring that the specific patient can benefit from the selected surgical treatment. Heart transplantation is the gold standard treatment for ischemic cardiomyopathy patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction, but it is limited to very few highly equipped centers around the world due to donor shortages, complex perioperative and surgical management, and limited technological and human resources. It is evident from some studies that heart transplant-eligible candidates can benefit from alternative surgical options such as coronary artery bypass surgery alone or combined with surgical ventricular restoration. Therefore, alternative surgical options that are used for most of the population, especially in developing and underdeveloped countries, need to be discussed to improve their outcomes. A challenge in the recent era which has yet to find a solution is to determine which heart transplant candidate can benefit from simple revascularization compared to a complex heart transplantation procedure. Myocardial viability testing was one of the most important determinants in deciding whether a patient should undergo revascularization, but its role in guiding appropriate surgical options has been challenged. This review aims to discuss the available surgical management options and their long-term outcomes for patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy, which will eventually help surgeons when choosing a surgical procedure.
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- Matiullah Masroor
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Wuhan Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China; (M.M.); (Y.W.)
- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Amiri Medical Complex, Qargha Rd, Kabul 1010, Afghanistan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Wuhan Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China; (M.M.); (Y.W.)
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Wuhan Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China; (M.M.); (Y.W.)
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Wuhan Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China; (M.M.); (Y.W.)
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Schindler TH, Sadhu J. Moving towards PET determined coronary flow capacity in outcome prediction after coronary revascularization? Int J Cardiol 2024; 405:131921. [PMID: 38432610 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.131921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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- Thomas H Schindler
- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; Cardiovascular Division, John T. Milliken Department of Internal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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- Cardiovascular Division, John T. Milliken Department of Internal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Taggart DP. PCI versus CABG in coronary artery disease. Vascul Pharmacol 2024; 155:107367. [PMID: 38508356 DOI: 10.1016/j.vph.2024.107367] [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: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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The evidence basis for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in coronary artery disease (CAD) has become more firmly established over the last decade in view of new evidence from several large, randomized trials and propensity-matched registries. In comparison to PCI, CABG offers substantial survival benefits and significant reductions in myocardial infarction and need for repeat revascularization in multivessel disease in patients with intermediate and high severity disease, whereas for left main disease these benefits are largely observed in patients with the highest-severity disease. In general, the benefits of CABG are further enhanced in patients with diabetes and/or impaired ventricular function. In stable or urgent clinical situations most decisions for intervention should be agreed by a multidisciplinary group ('Heart Team'), incorporating the severity of CAD and the patient's overall clinical suitability and personal wishes for any proposed procedure.
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- David P Taggart
- Cardiovascular Surgery, Nuffield Dept of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, United Kingdom.
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McNamara KF, Merkler AE, Freeman JV, Krumholz HM, Ahmad T, Sharma R. Ischemic Stroke and Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Optimize Brain and Cardiac Health. Stroke 2024; 55:1720-1727. [PMID: 38660813 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.123.045623] [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] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Reduced left ventricular ejection fraction ≤40%, a known risk factor for adverse cardiac outcomes and recurrent acute ischemic stroke, may be detected during an acute ischemic stroke hospitalization. A multidisciplinary care paradigm informed by neurology and cardiology expertise may facilitate the timely implementation of an array of proven heart failure-specific therapies and procedures in a nuanced manner to optimize brain and cardiac health.
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- Katelyn F McNamara
- Department of Neurology (K.F.M.N., R.S.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine (J.V.F., H.M.K., T.A.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine (J.V.F., H.M.K., T.A.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine (J.V.F., H.M.K., T.A.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Neurology (K.F.M.N., R.S.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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Durstenfeld MS, Thakkar A, Ma Y, Zier LS, Davis JD, Hsue PY. Association Between Coronary Assessment in Heart Failure and Clinical Outcomes Within a Safety-Net Setting Using a Target Trial Emulation Observational Design. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2024; 17:e010800. [PMID: 38682336 PMCID: PMC11187668 DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.123.010800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Ischemic cardiomyopathy is the leading cause of heart failure (HF). Most patients do not undergo coronary assessment after HF diagnosis. There are no randomized clinical trials of coronary assessment after HF diagnosis. METHODS Using an electronic health record cohort of all individuals with HF within the San Francisco Health Network from 2001 to 2019, we identified factors associated with coronary assessment. Then, we studied the association of coronary assessment within 30 days of HF diagnosis with all-cause mortality and a composite of mortality and emergent angiography using a target trial emulation observational comparative-effectiveness approach. Target trial emulation is an approach to causal inference based on creating a hypothetical randomized clinical trial protocol and using observational data to emulate the protocol. We used propensity scores for covariate adjustment. We used national death records to improve the ascertainment of mortality and included falsification end points for the cause of death. RESULTS Among 14 829 individuals with HF (median, 62 years old; 5855 [40%] women), 3987 (26.9%) ever completed coronary assessment, with 2467/13 301 (18.5%) with unknown coronary artery disease status at HF diagnosis assessed. Women, older individuals, and people without stable housing were less likely to complete coronary assessment. Among 5972 eligible persons of whom 627 underwent early elective coronary assessment, coronary assessment was associated with lower mortality (hazard ratio, 0.84 [95% CI, 0.72-0.97]; P=0.025), reduced risk of the composite outcome (hazard ratio, 0.86 [95% CI, 0.73-1.00]), higher rates of revascularization (odds ratio, 7.6 [95% CI, 5.4-10.6]), and higher use of medical therapy (odds ratio, 2.5 [95% CI, 1.7-3.6]), but not the falsification end points. CONCLUSIONS In a safety-net population, disparities in coronary assessment after HF diagnosis are not fully explained by coronary artery disease risk factors. Early coronary assessment is associated with improved HF outcomes possibly related to higher rates of revascularization and guideline-directed medical therapy but with low certainty that this finding is not attributable to unmeasured confounding.
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- Matthew S. Durstenfeld
- Division of Cardiology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General and Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
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- Division of Cardiology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General and Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
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- Division of Cardiology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General and Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
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- Division of Cardiology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General and Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
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- Division of Cardiology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General and Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
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- Division of Cardiology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General and Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
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Karur GR, Aneja A, Stojanovska J, Hanneman K, Latchamsetty R, Kersting D, Rajiah PS. Imaging of Cardiac Fibrosis: An Update, From the AJR Special Series on Imaging of Fibrosis. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2024; 222:e2329870. [PMID: 37753860 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.23.29870] [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] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Myocardial fibrosis (MF) is defined as excessive production and deposition of extra-cellular matrix proteins that result in pathologic myocardial remodeling. Three types of MF have been identified: replacement fibrosis from tissue necrosis, reactive fibrosis from myocardial stress, and infiltrative interstitial fibrosis from progressive deposition of nondegradable material such as amyloid. Although echocardiography, nuclear medicine, and CT play important roles in the assessment of MF, MRI is pivotal in the evaluation of MF, with the late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) technique used as a primary end point. The LGE technique focuses on the pattern and distribution of gadolinium accumulation in the myocardium and assists in the diagnosis and establishment of the cause of both ischemic and nonischemic cardiomyopathy. LGE MRI also aids prognostication and risk stratification. In addition, LGE MRI is used to guide the management of patients considered for ablation for arrhythmias. Parametric mapping techniques, including T1 mapping and extracellular volume measurement, allow detection and quantification of diffuse fibrosis, which may not be detected by LGE MRI. These techniques also allow monitoring of disease progression and therapy response. This review provides an update on the imaging of MF, including prognostication and risk stratification tools, electrophysiologic considerations, and disease monitoring.
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- Gauri R Karur
- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Medical Imaging Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Cardiology, MetroHealth System, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Medical Imaging Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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Russo RG, Danaei G. Can Observational Data and Target Trial Emulation Inform Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Management Guidelines? Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2024; 17:e010979. [PMID: 38682334 PMCID: PMC11187643 DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.124.010979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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- Rienna G Russo
- Departments of Epidemiology (R.G.R., G.D.), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA
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- Departments of Epidemiology (R.G.R., G.D.), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA
- Global Health and Population (G.D.), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA
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Lorusso R, Matteucci M, Lerakis S, Ronco D, Menicanti L, Sharma SK, Moreno PR. Postmyocardial Infarction Ventricular Aneurysm: JACC Focus Seminar 5/5. J Am Coll Cardiol 2024; 83:1917-1935. [PMID: 38719371 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2024.02.044] [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: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Ventricular aneurysm represents a rare complication of transmural acute myocardial infarction, although other cardiac, congenital, or metabolic diseases may also predispose to such condition. Ventricular expansion includes all the cardiac layers, usually with a large segment involved. Adverse events include recurrent angina, reduced ventricular stroke volume with congestive heart failure, mitral regurgitation, thromboembolism, and ventricular arrhythmias. Multimodality imaging is paramount to provide comprehensive assessment, allowing for appropriate therapeutic decision-making. When indicated, surgical intervention remains the gold standard, although additional therapy (heart failure, anticoagulation, and advanced antiarrhythmic treatment) might be required. However, the STICH (Surgical Treatment for Ischemic Heart Failure) trial did not show any advantage from adding surgical ventricular reconstruction to coronary artery bypass surgery in terms of survival, rehospitalization or symptoms, compared with revascularization alone. Finally, implantable cardiac defibrillator may reduce the risk of fatal arrhythmias.
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- Roberto Lorusso
- Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Department, Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC), Maastricht, the Netherlands; Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Department, Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC), Maastricht, the Netherlands; Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht, the Netherlands; Cardiac Surgery Unit, ASSTSette Laghi, Varese, Italy
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- Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Department, Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC), Maastricht, the Netherlands; Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht, the Netherlands; Cardiac Surgery Unit, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA; Igor Palacios Fellows Foundation, Boston Massachusetts, USA.
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Nogueira-Garcia B, Vilela M, Oliveira C, Caldeira D, Martins AM, Nobre Menezes M. A Narrative Review of Revascularization in Chronic Coronary Syndrome/Disease: Concepts and Misconceptions. J Pers Med 2024; 14:506. [PMID: 38793088 PMCID: PMC11122013 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14050506] [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: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Ischemic heart disease represents a significant global burden of morbidity and mortality. While revascularization strategies are well defined in acute settings, there are uncertainties regarding chronic coronary artery disease treatment. Recent trials have raised doubts about the necessity of revascularization for "stable", chronic coronary syndromes or disease, leading to a shift towards a more conservative approach. However, the issue remains far from settled. In this narrative review, we offer a summary of the most pertinent evidence regarding revascularization for chronic coronary disease, while reflecting on less-often-discussed details of major clinical trials. The cumulative evidence available indicates that there can be a prognostic benefit from revascularization in chronic coronary syndrome patients, provided there is significant ischemia, as demonstrated by either imaging or coronary physiology. Trials that have effectively met this criterion consistently demonstrate a reduction in rates of spontaneous myocardial infarction, which holds both prognostic and clinical significance. The prognostic benefit of revascularization in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction remains especially problematic, with a single contemporary trial favouring surgical revascularization. The very recent publication of a trial focused on revascularizing non-flow-limiting "vulnerable" plaques adds further complexity to the field. The ongoing debates surrounding revascularization in chronic coronary syndromes emphasize the importance of personalized strategies. Revascularization, added to the foundational pillar of medical therapy, should be considered, taking into account symptoms, patient preferences, coronary anatomy and physiology, ischemia tests and intra-coronary imaging.
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- Beatriz Nogueira-Garcia
- Serviço de Cardiologia, Departamento de Coração e Vasos, CHULN Hospital de Santa Maria, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal; (B.N.-G.); (M.V.); (C.O.); (D.C.); (A.M.M.)
- Centro Cardiovascular da Universidade de Lisboa (CCUL@RISE), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Serviço de Cardiologia, Departamento de Coração e Vasos, CHULN Hospital de Santa Maria, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal; (B.N.-G.); (M.V.); (C.O.); (D.C.); (A.M.M.)
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- Serviço de Cardiologia, Departamento de Coração e Vasos, CHULN Hospital de Santa Maria, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal; (B.N.-G.); (M.V.); (C.O.); (D.C.); (A.M.M.)
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- Serviço de Cardiologia, Departamento de Coração e Vasos, CHULN Hospital de Santa Maria, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal; (B.N.-G.); (M.V.); (C.O.); (D.C.); (A.M.M.)
- Centro Cardiovascular da Universidade de Lisboa (CCUL@RISE), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
- Laboratório de Farmacologia Clínica e Terapêutica, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
- Faculdade de Medicina, Centro de Estudos de Medicina Baseada na Evidência (CEMBE), 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Serviço de Cardiologia, Departamento de Coração e Vasos, CHULN Hospital de Santa Maria, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal; (B.N.-G.); (M.V.); (C.O.); (D.C.); (A.M.M.)
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- Serviço de Cardiologia, Departamento de Coração e Vasos, CHULN Hospital de Santa Maria, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal; (B.N.-G.); (M.V.); (C.O.); (D.C.); (A.M.M.)
- Centro Cardiovascular da Universidade de Lisboa (CCUL@RISE), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
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Tiryaki MM, Emren SV, Gursoy MO, Kiris T, Esin F, Esen S, Karaca M, Nazli C. The Relationship Between Controlling Nutritional Assessment Score and Mortality in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome: A Retrospective Study from Türkiye. Niger J Clin Pract 2024; 27:612-619. [PMID: 38842711 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_769_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Controlling Nutritional Assessment (CONUT) score has been shown to have a higher predictive value compared to other nutritional scores in acute coronary syndrome. AIM To determine the relationship between CONUT score and long-term mortality in patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS). METHODS Between 2017 and 2020, 585 consecutive patients newly diagnosed and proven to have CCS by coronary angiography were included in the study. CONUT score and demographic and laboratory data of all patients were evaluated. The relationship between results and mortality was evaluated. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 64 years and 75% were male. Mortality was observed in 56 (9.6%) patients after a median follow-up period of 3.5 years. The median CONUT score was significantly higher in patients with mortality (P < 0.001). In multivariate regression analysis, the CONUT score was associated with mortality (Hazard ratio (HR): 1.63 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.34-1.98 P < 0.001)). The area under curve (AUC) for long-term mortality estimation for the CONUT score was 0.75 (95% CI 0.67-0.82 P < 0.001). When the CONUT score value was accepted as 0.5, the sensitivity was 78% and the specificity was 60. CONCLUSION CONUT score was found to be predictive of mortality in long-term follow-up of patients with CCS.
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- M M Tiryaki
- Department of Cardiology, Bulanik State Hospital, Mus, Turkiye
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- Department of Cardiology, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkiye
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- Department of Cardiology, Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkiye
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- Department of Cardiology, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkiye
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- Department of Cardiology, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkiye
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- Department of Cardiology, Tunceli State Hospital, Tunceli, Turkiye
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- Department of Cardiology, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkiye
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- Department of Cardiology, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkiye
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Khorsandi M, Blumenthal RS, Blaha MJ, Kohli P. The ABCs of the 2023 AHA/ACC/ACCP/ASPC/NLA/PCNA guideline for the management of patients with chronic coronary disease. Clin Cardiol 2024; 47:e24284. [PMID: 38766996 PMCID: PMC11103637 DOI: 10.1002/clc.24284] [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: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The 2023 Multisociety Guideline for the Management of Chronic Coronary Disease (CCD) updates recommendations for CCD, formerly known as "stable ischemic heart disease." This condition encompasses a spectrum of coronary vascular pathologies from subclinical to clinical ischemic heart disease. HYPOTHESIS The new "ABC" mnemonic offers clinicians a streamlined framework for applying Class One Recommendations (COR1) and integrating recent updates into CCD management. METHODS A critical analysis of the 2023 CCD guidelines was conducted, with this review highlighting key elements. RESULTS The review outlines crucial changes, including novel recommendations supported by current clinical evidence. The focus is on these developments, clarifying their importance for day-to-day clinical practice. CONCLUSIONS The review encourages a synergistic approach between primary healthcare providers and cardiologists to develop comprehensive strategies for lifestyle modification and medication therapy in CCD care. Furthermore, it suggests that utilizing comprehensive risk assessment tools can refine medical decision-making, ultimately enhancing patient care and clinical outcomes.
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- Michael Khorsandi
- Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular DiseaseBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular DiseaseBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular DiseaseBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Cardiology Division, Department of MedicineDuke UniversityDurhamNorth CarolinaUSA
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Bista R, Zghouzi M, Jasti M, Lichaa H, Kerrigan J, Haddad E, Alraies MC, Paul TK. Outcomes of Percutaneous Revascularization in Severe Ischemic Left Ventricular Dysfunction. Curr Cardiol Rep 2024; 26:435-442. [PMID: 38642298 PMCID: PMC11136825 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-024-02045-2] [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] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article presents a comprehensive review of coronary revascularization versus optimal medical therapy (OMT) in patients with severe ischemic left ventricular dysfunction. RECENT FINDINGS The REVIVED-BCIS2 trial randomized 700 patients with extensive coronary artery disease and left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 35% and viability in more than four dysfunctional myocardial segments to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) plus OMT versus OMT alone. Over a median duration of 41 months, there was no difference in the composite of all-cause mortality, heart failure hospitalization, or improvement in LVEF with PCI plus OMT versus OMT alone at 6 and 12 months, quality of life scores at 24 months, or fatal ventricular arrhythmia. The STICH randomized trial was conducted between 2002 and 2007, involving patients with LV dysfunction and coronary artery disease. The patients were assigned to either CABG plus medical therapy or medical therapy alone. At the 5-year follow-up, the trial showed that CABG plus medical therapy reduced cardiovascular disease-related deaths and hospitalizations but no reduction in all-cause mortality. However, a 10-year follow-up showed a significant decrease in all-cause mortality with CABG. The currently available evidence showed no apparent benefit of PCI in severe ischemic cardiomyopathy as compared to OMT, but that CABG improves outcomes in this patient population. The paucity of data on the advantages of PCI in this patient population underscores the critical need for optimization of medical therapy for better survival and quality of life until further evidence from RCTs is available.
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- Roshan Bista
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Nashville, TN, USA
- Ascension St., Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN, USA
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Nashville, TN, USA
- Ascension St., Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN, USA
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Nashville, TN, USA
- Ascension St., Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN, USA
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Nashville, TN, USA
- Ascension St., Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN, USA
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Nashville, TN, USA
- Ascension St., Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN, USA
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Nashville, TN, USA
- Ascension St., Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Detroit Medical Center, Cardiovascular Institute, Heart Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
- Ascension St., Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN, USA.
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Cheng AM, Doll JA. When to Consider Coronary Revascularization for Stable Coronary Artery Disease. Med Clin North Am 2024; 108:517-538. [PMID: 38548461 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.11.006] [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] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Revascularization is an effective adjunct to medical therapy for some patients with chronic coronary disease. Despite numerous randomized trials, there remains significant uncertainty regarding if and how to revascularize many patients. Coronary artery bypass grafting is a class I indication for patients with significant left main stenosis or multivessel disease with ejection fraction ≤ 35%. For other patients, clinicians must carefully consider the potential benefits of symptom improvement and reduction of future myocardial infarction or CV death against the risk and cost of revascularization. Although guidelines provide a framework for these decisions, each individual patient will have distinct coronary anatomy, clinical factors, and preferences.
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- Andrew M Cheng
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; Section of Cardiology, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 South Columbian Way S111-CARDIO, Seattle, WA 98108, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; Section of Cardiology, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 South Columbian Way S111-CARDIO, Seattle, WA 98108, USA.
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Chang AJ, Liang Y, Hamilton SA, Ambrosy AP. Medical Decision-Making and Revascularization in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy. Med Clin North Am 2024; 108:553-566. [PMID: 38548463 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.11.007] [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] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) is the most common underlying etiology of heart failure in the United States and is a significant contributor to deaths due to cardiovascular disease worldwide. The diagnosis and management of ICM has advanced significantly over the past few decades, and the evidence for medical therapy in ICM is both compelling and robust. This contrasts with evidence for coronary revascularization, which is more controversial and favors surgical approaches. This review will examine landmark clinical trial results in detail as well as provide a comprehensive overview of the current epidemiology, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies of ICM.
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- Alex J Chang
- Department of Medicine, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, 2425 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, 2425 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, 2425 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, 2425 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA; Clinical Trials Program, Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, 2000 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA.
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Menon K, Khan MO, Sexton ZA, Richter J, Nguyen PK, Malik SB, Boyd J, Nieman K, Marsden AL. Personalized coronary and myocardial blood flow models incorporating CT perfusion imaging and synthetic vascular trees. NPJ IMAGING 2024; 2:9. [PMID: 38706558 PMCID: PMC11062925 DOI: 10.1038/s44303-024-00014-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Computational simulations of coronary artery blood flow, using anatomical models based on clinical imaging, are an emerging non-invasive tool for personalized treatment planning. However, current simulations contend with two related challenges - incomplete anatomies in image-based models due to the exclusion of arteries smaller than the imaging resolution, and the lack of personalized flow distributions informed by patient-specific imaging. We introduce a data-enabled, personalized and multi-scale flow simulation framework spanning large coronary arteries to myocardial microvasculature. It includes image-based coronary anatomies combined with synthetic vasculature for arteries below the imaging resolution, myocardial blood flow simulated using Darcy models, and systemic circulation represented as lumped-parameter networks. We propose an optimization-based method to personalize multiscale coronary flow simulations by assimilating clinical CT myocardial perfusion imaging and cardiac function measurements to yield patient-specific flow distributions and model parameters. Using this proof-of-concept study on a cohort of six patients, we reveal substantial differences in flow distributions and clinical diagnosis metrics between the proposed personalized framework and empirical methods based purely on anatomy; these errors cannot be predicted a priori. This suggests virtual treatment planning tools would benefit from increased personalization informed by emerging imaging methods.
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- Karthik Menon
- Department of Pediatrics (Cardiology), Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA USA
- Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA USA
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- Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics (Cardiology), Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA USA
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- VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, Palo Alto, CA USA
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA USA
- Department of Radiology, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA USA
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- Department of Pediatrics (Cardiology), Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA USA
- Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA USA
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Varma PK, Radhakrishnan RM, Gopal K, Krishna N, Jose R. Selecting the appropriate patients for coronary artery bypass grafting in ischemic cardiomyopathy-importance of myocardial viability. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 40:341-352. [PMID: 38681722 PMCID: PMC11045715 DOI: 10.1007/s12055-023-01671-9] [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: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Patients who undergo coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in ischemic cardiomyopathy have a survival advantage over medical therapy at 10 years. The survival advantage of CABG over medical therapy is due to its ability to reduce future myocardial infarction, and by conferring electrical stability. The presence of myocardial viability does not provide a differential survival advantage for CABG over medical therapy. Presence of angina and inducible ischemia are also less predictive of outcome. Moreover, CABG is associated with significant early mortality. Hence, careful patient selection is more important for reducing the early mortality and improving the long-term outcome than relying on results of myocardial viability. Younger patients with good exercise tolerance benefit the most, while patients who are frail and patients with renal dysfunction and dysfunctional right ventricle seem to have very high operative mortality. Elderly patients, because of poor life expectancy, do not benefit from CABG, but the age cutoff is not clear. Patients also need to have revascularizable targets, but this decision is often based on experience of the surgical team and heart team discussion. These recommendations are irrespective of the myocardial viability tests. Optimal medical treatment remains the cornerstone for management of ischemic cardiomyopathy.
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- Praveen Kerala Varma
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University), Kochi, India
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University), Kochi, India
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University), Kochi, India
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University), Kochi, India
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University), Kochi, India
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Singh SK, Vinogradsky A, Kirschner M, Sun J, Wang C, Kurlansky P, Kaku Y, Smith CR, Takeda K. Mechanical Circulatory Support During Surgical Revascularization for Ischemic Cardiomyopathy. Ann Thorac Surg 2024; 117:932-939. [PMID: 38302051 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2024.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to describe the use of perioperative mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and its impact on outcomes in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy who were undergoing surgical revascularization. METHODS Patients with an ejection fraction <35% who underwent isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) from 2015 to 2021 were identified (N = 378). Patients were divided into no MCS, preoperative MCS, and postoperative MCS groups on the basis of timing of MCS initiation, which included intraaortic balloon pump, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or Impella device (Abiomed) use. The primary outcome of interest was operative mortality. RESULTS The median Society of Thoracic Surgeons Predicted Risk of Mortality was 2.4%. Sixty-six percent (n = 246) of patients had a previous myocardial infarction, and 61.8% of these patients were within 21 days of CABG. Twenty-one patients (5.6%) presented in cardiogenic shock. The preoperative MCS cohort consisted of 31 patients (8.2%) who underwent CABG a median of 2 days after MCS initiation. Thirty (7.9%) patients required postoperative MCS. Independent risk factors for requiring postoperative MCS included the preoperative ejection fraction (odds ratio, 0.93; P = .01 and the presence of preoperative MCS (odds ratio, 3.06; P = .02). Overall, operative mortality was 3.4%, and 3-year survival was 87.0%. Operative mortality in patients who did and did not receive preoperative MCS was 7.7% and 2.9% (P = .12) with no difference in long-term survival (P = .80), whereas patients requiring postoperative MCS had significantly increased operative (16.7%) and late mortality (63%; P <.01). CONCLUSIONS CABG can be performed safely in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy with selective use of perioperative MCS. Despite advanced disease severity, patients requiring preoperative MCS demonstrate acceptable short- and long-term survival. Patients requiring postoperative MCS have increased postoperative morbidity and mortality.
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- Sameer K Singh
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Center for Innovation and Outcomes Research, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Center for Innovation and Outcomes Research, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York; Center for Innovation and Outcomes Research, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York.
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Arafat AA, Alghamdi R, Alfonso JJ, Shalaby MA, Alotaibi K, Pragliola C. Concomitant Mitral Valve Repair vs Replacement During Surgical Ventricular Restoration for Ischemic Cardiomyopathy. Angiology 2024; 75:331-339. [PMID: 36710003 DOI: 10.1177/00033197231154353] [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] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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There is no consensus regarding mitral valve management during surgical ventricular restoration (SVR) for ischemic cardiomyopathy. We compared the impact of SVR with mitral valve repair (MVr) vs replacement (MVR) on postoperative outcomes and long-term survival in ischemic cardiomyopathy and mitral regurgitation patients. This study included 112 patients who underwent SVR from 2009 to 2018 with MVr (n = 75) or MVR (n = 37). Patients who had MVR had higher Euro SCORE II, dyspnea class, a lower ejection fraction, higher pulmonary artery systolic pressure, higher grade of preoperative mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, and higher end-diastolic and end-systolic diameters. Intra-aortic balloon pump was more commonly used in patients with MVR. Hospital mortality occurred in 7 (9.33%) patients in the MVr group vs 3 (8.11%) in the MVR group (P > .99). Freedom from rehospitalization at 1, 5, and 7 years was 87%, 76%, and 70% in the MVr group and 83%, 61%, and 52% in the MVR group (P = .191). Survival at 1, 5, and 7 years was 88%, 78%, and 74% in the MVr group and 88%, 56%, and 56% in the MVR group (P = .027). Adjusted survival did not differ between groups.MVr or MVR are valid options in patients undergoing SVR, with good long-term outcomes.
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- Amr A Arafat
- Adult Cardiac Surgery Department, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Adult Cardiac Surgery Department, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Cardiac Research Department, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Adult Cardiac Surgery Department, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Adult Cardiac Surgery Department, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Adult Cardiac Surgery Department, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Soriano-Moreno DR, Fernandez-Guzman D, Tuco KG, Soriano-Moreno AN, Ccami-Bernal F, Coico-Lama AH, Gonzáles-Uribe AG, Taype-Rondan A. Percutaneous coronary intervention versus optimal medical therapy for stable coronary artery disease: An umbrella review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27210. [PMID: 38486733 PMCID: PMC10937673 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Background Invasive management of stable coronary artery disease is still a controversial topic. The purpose of this umbrella review was to synthesize systematic reviews (SRs) that evaluate the benefits and harms of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) versus optimal medical therapy (OMT) in patients with stable coronary artery disease. Methods We systematically searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and CENTRAL from 2018 to August 7, 2022. We included SRs with meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated the question of interest. We assessed the methodological quality of the SRs with the AMSTAR-2 tool. We summarized the results of the outcomes for each SR. We calculated the degree of overlap of the RCTs included in the SRs using the corrected covered area (CCA). Results We found 10 SRs with meta-analyses. The SRs included 3 to 15 RCTs. The degree of overlap among the SRs was very high (CCA > 15%). No SR evaluated the certainty of the evidence using the GRADE system and 9 out of 10 had critically low methodological quality. The SRs reported heterogeneous results for the outcomes of all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction, revascularization, and angina. On the other hand, for the outcomes of cardiovascular mortality and stroke, all SRs agreed that there were no differences between PCI and OMT alone. Conclusions We found 10 SRs on the use of PCI compared to OMT alone for patients with stable coronary artery disease. However, none had high methodological quality, none evaluated the certainty of the evidence using the GRADE approach, and the results were inconsistent for several outcomes. This variability in evidence may result in divergent clinical decisions for the management of stable coronary artery disease among healthcare professionals. It is necessary to perform a high-quality SR using the GRADE approach to clarify the balance of benefits and harms of PCI.
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- David R. Soriano-Moreno
- Unidad de Investigación Clínica y Epidemiológica, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru
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- Unidad de Investigación Clínica y Epidemiológica, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru
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- Unidad de Investigación Clínica y Epidemiológica, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru
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- Unidad de Investigación Clínica y Epidemiológica, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru
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- Unidad de Investigación Clínica y Epidemiológica, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Peru
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- Unidad de Investigación para la Generación y Síntesis de Evidencias en Salud, Vicerrectorado de Investigación, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru
- EviSalud – Evidencias en Salud, Lima, Peru
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Doherty DJ, Docherty KF, Gardner RS. Review of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines on chronic heart failure. Heart 2024; 110:466-475. [PMID: 38191272 DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2022-322164] [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: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Guidelines are more accessible than ever and represent an important tool in clinical practice. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has developed recommendations for heart failure diagnosis and management based not only on morbidity and mortality trial outcome data but also in-depth economic analysis, with a focus on generalisability to UK National Health Service clinical practice. There is broad consistency in structure and content between NICE guidelines and those produced by major cardiovascular organisations such as the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association and the European Society of Cardiology. However, important differences do exist-largely attributable to publication timing-a factor that is enhanced by the rapid pace of heart failure research. This article reviews the most recent iteration of NICE chronic heart failure guidelines and compares them with major guidelines on an international scale. Variations in recommendations will be explored including implications for NICE guideline updates in the future.
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- Daniel J Doherty
- School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Clydebank, UK
- School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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Gaudino M, Audisio K, Hueb WA, Stone GW, Farkouh ME, Di Franco A, Rahouma M, Serruys PW, Bhatt DL, Biondi Zoccai G, Yusuf S, Girardi LN, Fremes SE, Ruel M, Redfors B. Coronary artery bypass grafting versus medical therapy in patients with stable coronary artery disease: An individual patient data pooled meta-analysis of randomized trials. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 167:1022-1032.e14. [PMID: 35821087 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.06.003] [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: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES It is unclear whether coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) improves survival compared with medical therapy (MT) in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). The aim of this analysis was to perform an individual-patient data-pooled meta-analysis of contemporary randomized controlled trials that compared CABG and MT in patients with stable CAD. METHODS A systematic search was performed in January 2021 to identify randomized controlled trials enrolling adult patients with stable CAD, randomized to CABG or MT. Only trials using at least aspirin, beta-blockers, and statins in the MT arm were included. Individual patient data were obtained from all eligible studies and pooled. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality. RESULTS Four trials involving 2523 patients (1261 CABG; 1262 MT) were included with a median follow-up of 5.6 (4.0-9.2) years. CABG was associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality within 30 days (hazard ratio [HR], 4.81; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.95-11.83) but subsequent reduction in the long-term risk of death (HR, 0.79; 95% CI, 0.69-0.89). As such, the cumulative 10-year mortality rate was lower in patients treated with CABG compared with MT (45.1% vs 51.7%, respectively; odds ratio, 0.70; 95% CI, 0.58-0.85). Age and race were significant treatment effect modifier (interaction P = .003 for both). CONCLUSIONS In patients with stable CAD, initial allocation to CABG was associated with greater periprocedural risk of death but improved long-term survival compared with MT. The survival advantage for CABG became significant after the fourth postoperative year and was particularly pronounced in younger and non-White patients.
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- Mario Gaudino
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- Heart Institute of the University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and the Heart and Stroke Richard Lewar Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- International Centre for Circulatory Health, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital Heart and Vascular Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass
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- Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy; Mediterranea Cardiocentro, Napoli, Italy
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- Schulich Heart Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Ottawa Heart Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Cardiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; Clinical Trials Center, Cardiovascular Research Foundation, New York, NY; NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
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Geppert A, Mashayekhi K, Huber K. The use of mechanical circulatory support in elective high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions: a literature-based review. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL OPEN 2024; 4:oeae007. [PMID: 38511148 PMCID: PMC10954236 DOI: 10.1093/ehjopen/oeae007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Contemporary medical practices allow complete percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in a considerable number of patients who previously would have been considered too 'high-risk' for such procedures. The use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices during these high-risk PCIs (HR-PCIs) is thought to reduce the potential risk for major adverse events during and after revascularization. The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO), and the Impella are the most common MCS devices in use. This review aims to summarize the clinical evidence for each of these devices and the potential mechanisms for the improvement in patient outcomes in HR-PCI. The IABP use has rapidly declined in recent years due to no evidence of benefit in HR-PCI and cardiogenic shock. The V-A ECMO results in low rates of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCEs) but higher rates of acute kidney injury and increased need for transfusions. In initial studies, Impella resulted in a reduced need for repeat interventions and reduced rates of hypotension, but no benefit in mortality. However, MACCE rates with Impella have gradually declined over the last 10 years, reflecting increased operator experience and technical improvements. Thus, a large, randomized trial is needed to assess the efficacy of Impella in HR-PCI with contemporary standards of care. There is currently no individual parameter that can identify patients who would benefit from MCS use in elective HR-PCI. To address this gap, we propose an algorithm that combines anatomical complexity, comorbidities, and clinical presentation to accurately identify candidates for MCS-assisted HR-PCI.
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- Alexander Geppert
- 3rd Department of Medicine, Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Clinic Ottakring, Montleartstrasse 37, A-1160 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiology and Angiology II, University Heart Center Freiburg—Bad Krozingen, Südring 15, D-79189 Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine of the University, Freiburg, Germany
- Clinic of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Heart Center Lahr, Hohbergweg 2, D-77933 Lahr/Schwarzwald, Germany
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- 3rd Department of Medicine, Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Clinic Ottakring, Montleartstrasse 37, A-1160 Vienna, Austria
- Medical Faculty, Sigmund Freud University, Freudplatz 1+3, A-1020 Vienna, Austria
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De Caterina R, Liga R. A treatment algorithm for ischemic cardiomyopathy. Vascul Pharmacol 2024; 154:107274. [PMID: 38182081 DOI: 10.1016/j.vph.2023.107274] [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: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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Treatment of ischemic cardiomyopathy has been the focus of increased attention by cardiologists due to recent evidence of an important outcome study comparing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) plus optimal medical treatment vs optimal medical treatment alone, concluding for the futility of myocardial revascularization by PCI. A relatively older trial of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in the same condition, on the other hand, had concluded for some prognostic improvement at a long-term follow-up. This short manuscript addresses how to triage such patients, frequently encountered in medical practice and considering clinical presentation, imaging results, and surgical risk, to provide practical guidance to treatment.
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- Raffaele De Caterina
- Cardiology Division, Pisa University Hospital and Chair of Cardiology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
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- Cardiology Division, Pisa University Hospital and Chair of Cardiology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Velagaleti RS, Harrell C, Michalski J, Lefèvre T, Windecker S, Slagboom T, Saito S, Koolen J, Waksman R, Kandzari DE. Impact of preprocedural left ventricular systolic function on the safety and durability of percutaneous coronary intervention. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2024; 103:523-531. [PMID: 38440914 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.30995] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is considered less safe in patients with reduced ejection fraction (EF), an impression based on older data. Whether the safety and durability of contemporary PCI are different in patients with reduced EF compared with normal EF patients is unknown. METHODS Patients from the BIOFLOW II, IV and V clinical trials were grouped as normal EF (≥50%) and reduced EF (30%-50%). Using multivariable logistic regression and cox proportional hazards regression, we determined relations of EF category with procedural safety (a composite of cardiac death, myocardial infarction, stroke and urgent coronary artery bypass grafting within 30 days of PCI) and target lesion failure (TLF; comprising cardiac death, target vessel myocardial infarction, target vessel revascularization within 1 year of PCI) respectively. In sensitivity analyses, we regrouped patients into EF < 45% and ≥55% and repeated the aforementioned analyses. RESULTS In 1685 patients with normal EF (mean age 65 years; 27% women; mean EF 61%) and 259 with low EF (mean age 64 years; 17% women; mean EF 41%), 101 safety and 148 TLF events occurred. Compared with patients in the normal EF group, those with reduced EF had neither a statistically significant higher proportion of safety events, nor a higher multivariable-adjusted risk for such events. Similarly, patients with reduced EF and normal EF did not differ in terms of TLF event proportions or multivariable-adjusted risk for TLF. The results were similar in sensitivity analyses with EF groups redefined to create a 10% between-group EF separation. CONCLUSION PCI safety and durability outcomes are similar in patients with mild-moderately reduced EF and normal EF.
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Hopital Jacques Cartier, Massy, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Cardiology Unit, OLVG, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Okinawa Tokushukai Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Interventional Cardiology, MedStar Cardiovascular Research Network, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, USA
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Wolff Gowdak LH, Galvão De Lima JJ, Adam EL, Kirnew Abud Manta IC, Reusing JO, David-Neto E, Machado César LA, Bortolotto LA. Coronary Artery Disease Assessment and Cardiovascular Events in Middle-Aged Patients on Hemodialysis. Mayo Clin Proc 2024; 99:411-423. [PMID: 38159095 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2023.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To explore whether, in younger patients on dialysis with longer life expectancy, assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD) could identify individuals at higher risk of events and revascularization might improve outcomes in selected patients contrary to what had been observed in elderly patients. METHODS From August 1997 to January 2019, 2265 patients with stage 5 chronic kidney disease were prospectively referred for cardiovascular assessment. For this study, we selected 1374 asymptomatic patients aged between 18 and 64 years. After clinical risk stratification and cardiac scintigraphy by single-photon emission computed tomography, 866 patients underwent coronary angiography. The primary end point was the composite incidence of nonfatal/fatal major adverse cardiovascular events during a follow-up period of 0.1 to 189.7 months (median, 26 months). The secondary end point was all-cause mortality. RESULTS The primary end point occurred in 327 (23.8%) patients. Clinically stratified high-risk patients had a 3-fold increased risk of the primary end point. The prevalence of abnormal findings on perfusion scans was 29.2% (n=375), and significant CAD was found in 449 (51.8%) of 866 patients who underwent coronary angiography. An abnormal finding on myocardial perfusion scan and the presence of CAD were significantly associated with a 74% and 22% increased risk of cardiovascular events, respectively. In patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass grafting (n=99), there was an 18% reduction in the risk of all-cause death relative to patients receiving medical treatment (P=.03). CONCLUSION In this cohort of middle-aged, asymptomatic patients on dialysis, assessment of CAD identified individuals at higher risk of events, and coronary intervention was associated with reducing the risk of death in selected patients.
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- Luís Henrique Wolff Gowdak
- Heart Institute (InCor), Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Heart Institute (InCor), Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute (InCor), Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Renal Transplantation Unit, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Renal Transplantation Unit, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute (InCor), Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute (InCor), Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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Choi KH, Kwon W, Shin D, Lee SH, Hwang D, Zhang J, Nam CW, Shin ES, Doh JH, Chen SL, Kakuta T, Toth GG, Piroth Z, Hakeem A, Uretsky BF, Hokama Y, Tanaka N, Lim HS, Ito T, Matsuo A, Azzalini L, Leesar MA, Daemen J, Collison D, Collet C, De Bruyne B, Koo BK, Park TK, Yang JH, Song YB, Hahn JY, Choi SH, Gwon HC, Lee JM. Differential Impact of Fractional Flow Reserve Measured After Coronary Stent Implantation by Left Ventricular Dysfunction. JACC. ASIA 2024; 4:229-240. [PMID: 38463680 PMCID: PMC10920040 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacasi.2023.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Background Both left ventricular systolic function and fractional flow reserve (FFR) are prognostic factors after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, how these prognostic factors are inter-related in risk stratification of patients after PCI remains unclarified. Objectives This study evaluated differential prognostic implication of post-PCI FFR according to left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Methods A total of 2,965 patients with available LVEF were selected from the POST-PCI FLOW (Prognostic Implications of Physiologic Investigation After Revascularization with Stent) international registry of patients with post-PCI FFR measurement. The primary outcome was a composite of cardiac death or target-vessel myocardial infarction (TVMI) at 2 years. The secondary outcome was target-vessel revascularization (TVR) and target vessel failure, which was a composite of cardiac death, TVMI, or TVR. Results Post-PCI FFR was independently associated with the risk of target vessel failure (per 0.01 decrease: HRadj: 1.029; 95% CI: 1.009-1.049; P = 0.005). Post-PCI FFR was associated with increased risk of cardiac death or TVMI (HRadj: 1.145; 95% CI: 1.025-1.280; P = 0.017) among patients with LVEF ≤40%, and with that of TVR in patients with LVEF >40% (HRadj: 1.028; 95% CI: 1.005-1.052; P = 0.020). Post-PCI FFR ≤0.80 was associated with increased risk of cardiac death or TVMI in the LVEF ≤40% group and with that of TVR in LVEF >40% group. Prognostic impact of post-PCI FFR for the primary outcome was significantly different according to LVEF (Pinteraction = 0.019). Conclusions Post-PCI FFR had differential prognostic impact according to LVEF. Residual ischemia by post-PCI FFR ≤0.80 was a prognostic indicator for cardiac death or TVMI among patients with patients with LVEF ≤40%, and it was associated with TVR among patients with patients with LVEF>40%. (Prognostic Implications of Physiologic Investigation After Revascularization with Stent [POST-PCI FLOW]; NCT04684043).
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- Ki Hong Choi
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Center, Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medicine, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Inje University Ilsan-Paik Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tsuchiura Kyodo General Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- University Heart Centre Graz, Medical University Graz, Austria
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- Gottsegen National Cardiovascular Centre, Budapest, Hungary
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- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Central Arkansas VA Health System/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Tokyo Medical University Hachioji Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Cardio-Renal Medicine and Hypertension, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- West of Scotland Regional Heart and Lung Centre, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Misumi Y, Kainuma S, Toda K, Miyagawa S, Yoshioka D, Hirayama A, Kitamura T, Komukai S, Sawa Y. Restrictive annuloplasty on remodeling and survival in patients with end-stage ischemic cardiomyopathy. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 167:1008-1019.e2. [PMID: 35811142 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.04.049] [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: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To elucidate the influence of concomitant restrictive mitral annuloplasty (RMA) on postoperative left ventricular (LV) reverse remodeling and survival in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). METHODS This study comprised 157 patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (LV ejection fraction ≤40%) who underwent CABG and completed echocardiographic examination at 1 year after surgery, with 84 (54%) undergoing concomitant RMA for clinically relevant ischemic mitral regurgitation. The primary end point was postoperative reduction in LV end-systolic volume index (LVESVI). The secondary end point was overall survival. Median follow-up was 5.1 years. RESULTS At baseline, patients who underwent CABG with RMA had a larger LVESVI (83 ± 23 vs 75 ± 24 mm; P = .046). One-year postoperatively, CABG with RMA reduced the LVESVI more than did CABG alone (37% vs 21% from baseline; P < .001), yielding nearly identical postoperative LVESVI (53 ± 27 vs 61 ± 26 mm; P = .065). In multivariable logistic regression analysis, concomitant RMA was associated with significant LV reverse remodeling (odds ratio, 2.79; 95% CI, 1.34-5.78; P = .006). The prevalence in moderate or severe mitral regurgitation was not different between the groups (7% vs 10%; P = .58). Survival rates were similar between the groups (5 years, 78% vs 83%; P = .35). CONCLUSIONS In patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy undergoing CABG, concomitant RMA was associated with significant reduction in LVESVI. The influence of LV reverse remodeling on survival remains undetermined.
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- Yusuke Misumi
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Social and Environmental Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Social and Environmental Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Statistics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan.
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Alzahrani AH, Alabbadi S, Itagaki S, Egorova N. Temporal Trend in Revascularization for Patients With Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e032212. [PMID: 38240212 PMCID: PMC11056153 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.032212] [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: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Current guidelines recommend revascularization in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM). However, there is limited information about the trends and outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in ischemic cardiomyopathy patients with multivessel coronary artery disease. METHODS AND RESULTS Using New Jersey state mandatory registries, 8083 patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy with CABG or PCI revascularization for multivessel coronary artery disease from 2007 to 2018 were included in the analysis. Joinpoint regression and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the annual percentage change in trends and predictors of the 30-day mortality rate, respectively. A decline in CABG procedures was observed from 2007 to 2011 (annual percentage change, -11.5%; P=0.003), followed by stabilization. The PCI trend remained unchanged from 2007 to 2010 and then increased significantly (annual percentage change, 3.2%; P=0.02). In the subsample of patients with proximal left anterior descending artery plus circumflex and right coronary artery, CABG was a predominant procedure until 2011, and the proportion of both procedures did not differ thereafter. In the subsample of patients with left anterior descending artery and any other artery stenosis, PCI remained dominant from 2007 to 2018, while in patients with left main and any other artery stenosis, CABG remained dominant from 2007 to 2018 (P<0.001). The 30-day risk-adjusted mortality rate was higher after PCI versus CABG for each year, but after adjustment for completeness of revascularization, there was no difference between groups. CONCLUSIONS The patterns of revascularization procedures for patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy with multivessel coronary artery disease have changed over the years, as evidenced by the changes in CABG and PCI trends. CABG and PCI had comparable 30-day risk-adjusted mortality risks.
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- Anas H. Alzahrani
- Department of Population Health Science and PolicyIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew YorkNY
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of MedicineKing Abdulaziz UniversityJeddahSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Population Health Science and PolicyIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew YorkNY
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- Department of Cardiovascular SurgeryIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, The Mount Sinai HospitalNew YorkNY
- Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew YorkNY
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- Department of Population Health Science and PolicyIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew YorkNY
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Ibrahim KS, Kheirallah KA, Al Manasra ARA, Megdadi MA. Factors affecting duration of stay in the intensive care unit after coronary artery bypass surgery and its impact on in-hospital mortality: a retrospective study. J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 19:45. [PMID: 38310298 PMCID: PMC10838416 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-024-02527-y] [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: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Different risk factors affect the intensive care unit (ICU) stay after cardiac surgery. This study aimed to evaluate these risk factors. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical, operative, and outcome data from 1070 patients (mean age: 59 ± 9.8 years) who underwent isolated coronary bypass grafting CABG surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. The outcome variable was prolonged length of stay LOS in the CICU stay (> 3 nights after CABG). RESULTS Univariate predictors of prolonged ICU stays included a left atrial diameter of > 4 cm (P < 0.001),chronic obstructive airway disease COPD (P = 0.005), hypertension (P = 0.006), diabetes mellitus (P = 0.009), having coronary stents (P = 0.006), B-blockers use before surgery (either because the surgery was done on urgent or emergency basis or the patients have contraindication to B-blockers use) (P = 0.005), receiving blood transfusion during surgery (P = 0.001), post-operative acute kidney injury (AKI) (P < 0.001), prolonged inotropic support of > 12 h (P < 0.001), and ventilation support of > 12 h (P < 0.001), post-operative sepsis or pneumonia (P < 0.001), post-operative stroke/TIA (P = 0.001), sternal wound infection (P = 0.002), and postoperative atrial fibrillation POAF (P < 0.001). Multivariate regression revealed that patients with anleft atrial LA diameter of > 4 cm (AOR 2.531, P = 0.003), patients who did not take B-blockers before surgery (AOR 1.1 P = 0.011), patients on ventilation support > 12 h (AOR 3.931, P = < 0.001), patients who developed pneumonia (AOR 20.363, P = < 0.001), and patients who developed post-operative atrial fibrillation (AOR 30.683, P = < 0.001) were more likely to stay in the ICU for > 3 nights after CABG. CONCLUSION Our results showed that LA diameter > 4 cm, patients who did not take beta-blockers before surgery, on ventilation support > 12 h, developed pneumonia post-operatively, and developed POAF were more likely to have stays lasting > 3 nights. Efforts should be directed toward reducing these postoperative complications to shorten the duration of CICU stay, thereby reducing costs and improving bed availability.
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- Khalid S Ibrahim
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology and Princess Muna Heart Center, King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid, Jordan.
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- Department of Public Health and Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of General Surgery and Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Public Health and Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Fazzini L, Casati M, Martis A, Perra F, Rubiolo P, Deidda M, Mercuro G, Cadeddu Dessalvi C. Gender Effect on Clinical Profiles, Pharmacological Treatments and Prognosis in Patients Hospitalized for Heart Failure. J Clin Med 2024; 13:881. [PMID: 38337574 PMCID: PMC10856570 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030881] [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: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Heart failure (HF) is a significant disease affecting 1-2% of the general population. Despite its general aspects, HF, like other cardiovascular diseases, presents various gender-specific aspects in terms of etiology, hemodynamics, clinical characteristics, therapy, and outcomes. As is well known, HF with preserved ejection fraction more frequently affects females, with diabetes and arterial hypertension representing the most critical determinants of HF. On the other hand, women are traditionally underrepresented in clinical trials and are often considered undertreated. However, it is not clear whether such differences reflect cultural behaviors and clinical inertia or if they indicate different clinical profiles and the impact of sex on hard clinical outcomes. We aimed to review the sex-related differences in patients affected by HF.
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- Luca Fazzini
- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (L.F.); (M.C.); (A.M.); (F.P.); (P.R.); (G.M.); (C.C.D.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (L.F.); (M.C.); (A.M.); (F.P.); (P.R.); (G.M.); (C.C.D.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (L.F.); (M.C.); (A.M.); (F.P.); (P.R.); (G.M.); (C.C.D.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (L.F.); (M.C.); (A.M.); (F.P.); (P.R.); (G.M.); (C.C.D.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (L.F.); (M.C.); (A.M.); (F.P.); (P.R.); (G.M.); (C.C.D.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (L.F.); (M.C.); (A.M.); (F.P.); (P.R.); (G.M.); (C.C.D.)
- Sassu Cardiologic Center, Cittadella Universitaria, 09033 Sardinia, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (L.F.); (M.C.); (A.M.); (F.P.); (P.R.); (G.M.); (C.C.D.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (L.F.); (M.C.); (A.M.); (F.P.); (P.R.); (G.M.); (C.C.D.)
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Vervoort D, Sud M, Zeis TM, Haouzi AA, An KR, Rocha R, Eikelboom R, Fremes SE, Tamis-Holland JE. Do the Few Dictate Care for the Many? Revascularisation Considerations That Go Beyond the Guidelines. Can J Cardiol 2024; 40:275-289. [PMID: 38181974 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2023.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
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The burden of coronary artery disease (CAD) is large and growing, commonly presenting with comorbidities and older age. Patients may benefit from coronary revascularisation with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), yet half of patients with CAD who would benefit from revascularisation fall outside the eligibility criteria of trials to date. As such, the choice of revascularisation procedures varies depending on the CAD anatomy and complexity, surgical risk and comorbidities, the patient's preferences and values, and the treating team's expertise. The recent American guidelines on coronary revascularisation are comprehensive in describing recommendations for PCI, CABG, or conservative management in patients with CAD. However, individual challenging patient presentations cannot be fully captured in guidelines. The aim of this narrative review is to summarise common clinical scenarios that are not sufficiently described by contemporary clinical guidelines and trials in order to inform heart team members and trainees about the nuanced considerations and available evidence to manage such cases. We discuss clinical cases that fall beyond the current guidelines and summarise the relevant evidence evaluating coronary revascularisation for these patients. In addition, we highlight gaps in knowledge based on a lack of research (eg, ineligibility of certain patient populations), underrepresentation in research (eg, underenrollment of female and non-White patients), and the surge in newer minimally invasive and hybrid techniques. We argue that ultimately, evidence-based medicine, patient preference, shared decision making, and effective heart team communications are necessary to best manage complex CAD presentations potentially benefitting from revascularisation with CABG or PCI.
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- Dominique Vervoort
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Schulich Heart Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Schulich Heart Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Iannaccone M, Barbero U, Franchin L, Montabone A, De Filippo O, D'ascenzo F, Boccuzzi G, Panoulas V, Hill J, Brilakis ES, Chieffo A. Comparison of mid-term mortality after surgical, supported or unsupported percutaneous revascularization in patients with severely reduced ejection fraction: A direct and network meta-analysis of adjusted observational studies and randomized-controlled. Int J Cardiol 2024; 396:131428. [PMID: 37820779 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2023.131428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The optimal revascularization strategy in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) remains to be elucidated. The aim of this paper is to compare the mid-term mortality rate among patients with severely reduced ejection fraction (EF) and complex coronary artery disease who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with Impella support, or without. METHODS Randomized control trials and propensity-adjusted observational studies including patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) and severe EF reduction undergoing revascularization were selected. Different revascularization strategies (CABG, supported PCI, and PCI without Impella) were compared in pairwise and network meta-analysis. The primary endpoint was mid-term mortality (within the first year after revascularization). RESULTS Fifteen studies, mostly observational (17,841 patients; 6779 patients treated with CABG, 8478 treated with PCI without Impella, and 2584 treated with Impella-supported PCI) were included in this analysis. The median age was 67.8 years (IQR 65-70.1), 21.2% (IQR 16.4-26%) of patients were female sex, and a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors was noted across the entire population. At pairwise analysis, CABG and PCI without Impella showed similar one-year all-cause mortality (10.6% [IQR 7.5-12.6%] vs 12% [IQR 8.4-11.5%]) RR 0.85 CI 0.67-1.09, while supported PCI reduced one-year all-cause mortality compared to PCI without Impella (9.4% [IQR 5.7-12.5%] vs 10.6% [IQR 8.9-10.7%]) RR 0.77 CI 0.6-0.89. At network meta-analysis, supported PCI showed better results (RR 0.75, 95% CI 0.59-0.94) compared to CABG. CONCLUSION Our analysis found that supported PCI may have a benefit over standard PCI in patients in direct comparison, and over CABG from indirect comparison, and with HFrEF undergoing revascularization. Further RCTs are needed to confirm this result. (PROSPERO CRD42023425667).
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- Mario Iannaccone
- Division of Cardiology, San Giovanni Bosco Hospital, ASL Città di Torino, Turin, Italy.
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- Division of Cardiology, SS. Annunziata Savigliano, ASL CN 1, Savigliano, Italy
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- Cardiothoracic Department, Division of Cardiology, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, San Giovanni Bosco Hospital, ASL Città di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, Division of Cardiology, A. O. U. Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, Division of Cardiology, A. O. U. Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, San Giovanni Bosco Hospital, ASL Città di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Harefield Hospital, London, Harefield, UB9 6BJ, UK
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- Department of Cardiology, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Harefield Hospital, London, Harefield, UB9 6BJ, UK
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- Minneapolis Heart Institute and Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy; Interventional Cardiology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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Del Portillo JH, Farjat-Pasos J, Galhardo A, Avvedimento M, Mas-Peiro S, Mengi S, Nuche J, Mohammadi S, Rodés-Cabau J. Aortic Stenosis With Coronary Artery Disease: SAVR or TAVR-When and How? Can J Cardiol 2024; 40:218-234. [PMID: 37758014 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2023.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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The growing number of candidates for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has increased the interest in the concomitant presence of coronary artery disease (CAD) and severe aortic stenosis (AS), prompting the need to define the appropriate revascularization strategy for each case. The reported prevalence of concurrent AS and CAD has varied over the years on the basis of the CAD definition and the population evaluated. Revascularization for treating CAD in patients with severe AS involves additional interventions that could impact outcomes. The addition of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) has demonstrated favourable effects on long-term prognosis, while the impact of adding percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to TAVR may depend on the CAD complexity and the feasibility of achieving complete or reasonably incomplete revascularization. Furthermore, the comparison between SAVR+CABG and TAVR+PCI in low-intermediate surgical risk and low-intermediate complex CAD patients did not reveal differences in all-cause mortality or stroke between the groups. However, there is some evidence showing a lower incidence of major cardiovascular events with the SAVR+CABG strategy for patients with complex CAD. Thus, SAVR+CABG seems to be the best option for patients with low-intermediate surgical risk and complex CAD, and TAVR+PCI for high surgical risk patients seeking complete and/or reasonable incomplete revascularization. After deciding between TAVR+PCI or SAVR+CABG, factors such as timing for PCI, low ejection fraction, coronary reaccess, and valve durability must be considered. Finally, alternative methods for assessing CAD severity are currently under evaluation to ascertain their real value for guiding revascularization in patients with severe AS with CAD.
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- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
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Gaudino M, Castelvecchio S, Rahouma M, Robinson NB, Audisio K, Soletti GJ, Cancelli G, Tam DY, Garatti A, Benedetto U, Doenst T, Girardi LN, Michler RE, Fremes SE, Velazquez EJ, Menicanti L. Long-term results of surgical ventricular reconstruction and comparison with the Surgical Treatment for Ischemic Heart Failure trial. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 167:713-722.e7. [PMID: 35599207 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.04.016] [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: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The role of surgical ventricular reconstruction (SVR) in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy is controversial. Observational series and the Surgical Treatment of IsChemic Heart failure (STICH) trial reported contradictory results. SVR is highly dependent on operator experience. The aim of this study is to compare the long-term results of SVR between a high-volume SVR institution and the STICH trial using individual patient data. METHODS Patients undergoing SVR at San Donato Hospital (Milan) were compared with patients undergoing SVR in STICH (as-treated principle) by inverse probability treatment-weighted Cox regression. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality. RESULTS The San Donato cohort included 725 patients, whereas the STICH cohort included 501. Compared with the STICH-SVR cohort, San Donato patients were older (66.0, lower quartile, upper quartile [Q1, Q3: 58.0, 72.0] vs 61.9 [Q1, Q3: 55.1, 68.8], P < .001) and with lower left ventricular end-systolic volume index at baseline (LVESVI: 77.0 [Q1, Q3: 59.0, 97.0] vs 80.8 [Q1, Q3: 58.5, 106.8], P = .02). Propensity score weighting yielded 2 similar cohorts. At 4-year follow-up, mortality was significantly lower in the San Donato cohort compared with the STICH-SVR cohort (adjusted hazard ratio, 0.71; 95% confidence interval, 0.53-0.95; P = .001). Greater postoperative LVESVI was independently associated with mortality (hazard ratio, 1.02; 95% confidence interval, 1.01-1.03). At 4 to 6 months of follow-up, the mean reduction of LVESVI in the San Donato cohort was 39.6%, versus 10.7% in the STICH-SVR cohort (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Patients with postinfarction LV remodeling undergoing SVR at a high-volume SVR institution had better long-term results than those reported in the STICH trial, suggesting that a new trial testing the SVR hypothesis may be warranted.
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- Mario Gaudino
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- Schulich Heart Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department Cardiac Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy
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- Bristol Heart Institute, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Schulich Heart Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department Cardiac Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy
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Lobdell KW, Grant MC, Salenger R. Temporary mechanical circulatory support & enhancing recovery after cardiac surgery. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2024; 37:16-23. [PMID: 38085881 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review highlights the integration of enhanced recovery principles with temporary mechanical circulatory support associated with adult cardiac surgery. RECENT FINDINGS Enhanced recovery elements and efforts have been associated with improvements in quality and value. Temporary mechanical circulatory support technologies have been successfully employed, improved, and the value of their proactive use to maintain hemodynamic goals and preserve long-term myocardial function is accruing. SUMMARY Temporary mechanical circulatory support devices promise to enhance recovery by mitigating the risk of complications, such as postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock, organ dysfunction, and death, associated with adult cardiac surgery.
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- Kevin W Lobdell
- Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, Advocate Health, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Baltimore
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Towson, Maryland, USA
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Matta A, Ohlmann P, Nader V, Levai L, Kang R, Carrié D, Roncalli J. A review of the conservative versus invasive management of ischemic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102347. [PMID: 38103822 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.102347] [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: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Heart failure is increasing in terms of prevalence, morbidity, and mortality rates. Clinical trials and studies are focusing on heart failure as it is the destiny end-stage for several cardiovascular disorders. Recently, medical therapy has dramatically progressed with novel classes of medicines providing better quality of life and survival outcomes. However, heart failure remains a heavy impactful factor on societies and populations. Current guidelines from the American and European cardiac societies are not uniform with respect to the class and level of treatment recommendations for coronary artery disease patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction. The discrepancy among international recommendations, stemming from the lack of evidence from adequately powered randomized trials, challenges physicians in choosing the optimal strategy. Hybrid therapy including optimal medical therapy with revascularization strategies are commonly used for the management of ischemic heart failure. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) has proved its efficacy on improving long term outcome and prognosis while no large randomized clinical trials for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are still available. Regardless of the lack of data and recommendations, the trends of performing PCI in ischemic heart failure prevailed over CABG whereas lesion complexity, chronic total occlusion and complete revascularization achievement are limiting factors. Lastly, regenerative medicine seems a promising approach for advanced heart failure enhancing cardiomyocytes proliferation, reverse remodeling, scar size reduction and cardiac function restoration.
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- Anthony Matta
- Department of Cardiology, Civilian Hospital of Colmar, Colmar, France.
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Civilian Hospital of Colmar, Colmar, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Civilian Hospital of Colmar, Colmar, France
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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Sohn SH, Kang Y, Kim JS, Park EA, Lee W, Hwang HY. Impact of Myocardial Viability on Long-term Outcomes after Surgical Revascularization. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024. [PMID: 38092064 DOI: 10.1055/a-2228-7104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study was conducted to evaluate whether myocardial viability assessed with cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) affected long-term clinical outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICMP). METHODS Preoperative CMR with late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) was performed in 103 patients (64.9 ± 10.1 years, male:female = 82:21) with 3-vessel disease and left ventricular dysfunction (ejection fraction ≤ 0.35). Transmural extent of LGE was evaluated on a 16-segment model, and transmurality was graded on a 5-point scale: grades-0, absence; 1, 1 to 25%; 2, 26 to 50%; 3, 51 to 75%; 4, 76 to 100%. Median follow-up duration was 65.5 months (interquartile range = 27.5-95.3 months). Primary endpoint was the composite of all-cause mortality or hospitalization for congestive heart failure. RESULTS Operative mortality was 1.9%. During the follow-up, all-cause mortality and readmission for congestive heart failure occurred in 29 and 8 patients, respectively. The cumulative incidence of the primary endpoint was 31.3 and 46.8% at 5 and 10 years, respectively. Multivariable analysis demonstrated that the number of segments with LGE grade 4 was a significant risk factor (hazard ratio 1.42, 95% confidence interval 1.10-1.83, p = 0.007) for the primary endpoint among the variables assessed by CMR. Other risk factors included age, dialysis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and EuroSCORE II. CONCLUSION The number of myocardial segments with transmurality of LGE >75% might be a prognostic factor associated with the composite of all-cause mortality or hospitalization for congestive heart failure after CABG in patients with 3-vessel disease and ICMP.
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- Suk Ho Sohn
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Bilchick KC, Desai AK. Scar-exclusive left ventricular restoration, cardiac magnetic resonance, and diastolic functional improvement: A path to improved cardiac outcomes? Int J Cardiol 2024; 395:131425. [PMID: 37816457 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2023.131425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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- Kenneth C Bilchick
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, United States.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, United States
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