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Ma G, Zhou L, Cai D, Wang Y, Cai Z. Acute type B aortic dissection following transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair: a case report. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2024; 8:ytae424. [PMID: 39224439 PMCID: PMC11368121 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytae424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Background Transoesophageal echocardiography is rarely reported as a possible cause of aortic dissection during the transcatheter edge-to-edge repair procedure. Herein, we present a case of type B aortic dissection following the transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair procedure, most likely related to the transoesophageal echocardiography probe. Case summary A 68-year-old Chinese man complained of exertional dyspnoea lasting over 2 years and had been diagnosed with severe mitral regurgitation. He was admitted to our hospital for the treatment of severe mitral regurgitation with transcatheter edge-to-edge repair. One MitraClip XTR (Abbott Vascular) was successfully implanted under the guidance of active transoesophageal echocardiography, and the mitral regurgitation became trace. However, the patient complained of persistent back pain after the treatment, and computed tomography angiography revealed a type B aortic dissection in the descending aorta. After 2 weeks of unsuccessful conservative treatment, he successfully underwent endovascular stenting and was discharged from the hospital. The patient recovered well and remained event free during the 6-month follow-up. Discussion Herein, we presented a rare complication following transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair that was most likely related to the transoesophageal echocardiography probe-type B aortic dissection. We postulated that repetitive flexion of the transoesophageal echocardiography probe led to compression-induced injury to the descending aorta wall at the mid-oesophageal level, which was the most probable aetiology of type B aortic dissection. Although this complication is rare, it is potentially fatal and therefore needs attention.
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- Guizhou Ma
- Department of Cardiology, Shantou Central Hospital, #114 Waima Road, Jinping District, Shantou City 515031, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shantou Central Hospital, #114 Waima Road, Jinping District, Shantou City 515031, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shantou Central Hospital, #114 Waima Road, Jinping District, Shantou City 515031, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shantou Central Hospital, #114 Waima Road, Jinping District, Shantou City 515031, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shantou Central Hospital, #114 Waima Road, Jinping District, Shantou City 515031, Guangdong Province, PR China
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Papadopoulos CH, Kadoglou NPE, Theodosis-Georgilas A, Papadopoulos KG, Rallidis L, Loizos S, Karabinos I, Kassinos N, Sahpekidis V, Chrysoheris M, Ninios V, Frogoudaki A, Makavos G, Drakopoulou M, Yiangou K, Karagiannis S, Zois N, Patrianakos A, Ikonomidis I, Tsiapras D, Kouris N, Aggeli K, Pappas K, Prappa E, Stefanidis A. Practical guidance and clinical applications of transoesophageal echocardiography. A position paper of the working group of echocardiography of the Hellenic Society of Cardiology. Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102634. [PMID: 38734120 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102634] [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: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is a well-established imaging modality, providing more accurate and of higher quality information than transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for a wide spectrum cardiac and extra-cardiac diseases. The present paper represents an effort by the Echocardiography Working Group (WG) of the Hellenic Cardiology Society to state the essential steps of the typical TOE exam performed in echo lab. This is an educational text, describing the minimal requirements and the preparation of a meticulous TOE examination. Most importantly, it gives practical instructions to obtain and optimize TOE views and analyses the implementation of a combined two-and multi-dimensional protocol for the imaging of the most common cardiac structures during a TOE. In the second part of the article a comprehensive review of the contemporary use of TOE in a wide spectrum of valvular and non-valvular cardiac diseases is provided, based on the current guidelines and the experience of the WG members.
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- Constantinos H Papadopoulos
- 2nd Cardiology Department, Korgialenio - Benakio Red Cross Hospital, +10 Platonos street, Neo Psychiko, Athens 15451, Greece.
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- 2nd Cardiology Department, Interbalkan Center, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 1st Cardiology Department, Hippokration University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Private Practice, Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Ioannina, Greece
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- 2nd Cardiology Department, Onassis Cardiosurgical Center, Piraeus, Greece
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- 1st Cardiology Department, Hippokration University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, General Hospital of Evaggelismos, Athens, Greece
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De Luca VM, Cammalleri V, Antonelli G, Bombace S, Ruf TF, Gößler TAM, Lurz P, von Bardeleben RS, Grigioni F, Ussia GP. The Other Side of the Coin: Transesophageal Echocardiography Complications following Cardiac Surgery and Transcatheter Structural Heart Interventions. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4291. [PMID: 39124557 PMCID: PMC11312835 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13154291] [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: 05/19/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is widely used in cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology and is often an indispensable tool, giving supportive anatomical understanding and smooth guidance in both settings. Despite it being considered safe, fatal complications can commonly occur after a TEE examination in cardiac surgery operating rooms and catheterization laboratories. Currently, there is a lack of awareness of the scale of the problem, as there are only small amounts of data available, mainly derived from the surgical literature. This review summarizes the main predisposing factors for TEE-associated complications (classified as patient and procedure-related) and the main preventive strategies. We aim to apply preventive strategies more broadly, especially to patients at high risk of developing TEE-related serious adverse events.
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- Valeria Maria De Luca
- Research Unit of Cardiovascular Science, Università e Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Roma, Italy; (V.M.D.L.)
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- Research Unit of Cardiovascular Science, Università e Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Roma, Italy; (V.M.D.L.)
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- Research Unit of Cardiovascular Science, Università e Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Roma, Italy; (V.M.D.L.)
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- Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Research Unit of Cardiovascular Science, Università e Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Roma, Italy; (V.M.D.L.)
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- Research Unit of Cardiovascular Science, Università e Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Roma, Italy; (V.M.D.L.)
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Nanda C, Rawat SKS, Hakhoo S, Mishra M. Intraoperative Aortic Dissection in a Case of Aneurysmal Dilatation of the Ascending Aorta Posted for Surgery. Ann Card Anaesth 2024; 27:263-265. [PMID: 38963365 PMCID: PMC11315246 DOI: 10.4103/aca.aca_144_23] [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: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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ABSTRACT Intraoperative aortic dissection is a life-threatening emergency. The prognosis of patients with aortic dissection has markedly improved in recent years due to prompt diagnosis and the institution of effective medical and surgical therapy. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is helpful in the evaluation of this life-threatening disorder.
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- Chinmaya Nanda
- Department of Cardiac Anesthesia, Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, Haryana, India
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- Department of Cardiac Anesthesia, Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, Haryana, India
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- Department of Cardiac Anesthesia, Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram, Haryana, India
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Pang L, Colantonio MA, Arvon J, Raybuck B, Balla S. Case report: unravelling the puzzle of unicuspid aortic valve with multimodality imaging. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2024; 8:ytae269. [PMID: 38895171 PMCID: PMC11184979 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytae269] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Background Unicuspid aortic valve (UAV) represents a rare congenital anomaly characterized by two subtypes: acommissural unicuspid aortic valve and unicommissural unicuspid aortic valve. Acommissural UAV is often diagnosed and corrected during the neonatal period due to haemodynamic instability. Unicommissural UAV leads to aortic stenosis (AS) in early adulthood. The diagnostic challenge associated with UAV primarily stems from its eccentric orifice opening and valvular calcification, resulting in difficult visualization of the commissures and localization of the orifice plane. This case report aims to demonstrate the unique morphological features of UAV through a comprehensive analysis using multimodality imaging. Case summary A 61-year-old woman presented to the emergency department for recurrent episodes of dyspnoea. Severe AS was diagnosed on transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) by Doppler haemodynamic measurement. However, follow-up transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and CT transcatheter aortic valve replacement showed moderate AS by planimetry. Following this, patient was monitored closely, but her dyspnoea kept worsening. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) was performed due to persistent dyspnoea, identifying UAV with eccentric loophole orifice with unicommissural attachment and opposite free leaflet edge. The patient was managed medically. Discussion TTE is the test of choice for AS that defines valvular morphology by direct visualization and grades the severity by haemodynamic measurement. However, the accuracy of TTE can be limited by poor acoustic windows and heavy valvular calcification. TEE measures aortic valve area (AVA) by planimetry that requires accurate localization of the AV orifice plane. Similarly, it applies to multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT). While CMR is expensive and mainly available in tertiary centres, it can provide additional information when there is discordance.
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- Li Pang
- Heart and Vascular Institute, West Virginia University, 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
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- Department of Medicine, West Virginia University, 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
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- Department of Medicine, West Virginia University, 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
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- Heart and Vascular Institute, West Virginia University, 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
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- Heart and Vascular Institute, West Virginia University, 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
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Iliuta L, Rac-Albu ME, Panaitescu E, Andronesi AG, Moldovan H, Furtunescu FL, Scafa-Udriște A, Dobra MA, Dinescu CM, Petrescu GD, Rac-Albu M. Challenges Regarding the Value of Routine Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography in Mitral Valve Surgery. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:1095. [PMID: 38893620 PMCID: PMC11172182 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14111095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is considered an indispensable tool for perioperative evaluation in mitral valve (MV) surgery. TEE is routinely performed by anesthesiologists competent in TEE; however, in certain situations, the expertise of a senior cardiologist specializing in TEE is required, which incurs additional costs. The purpose of this study is to determine the indications for specialized perioperative TEE based on its utility and the correlation between intraoperative TEE diagnoses and surgical findings, compared with routine TEE performed by an anesthesiologist. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a three-year prospective study involving 499 patients with MV disease undergoing cardiac surgery. Patients underwent intraoperative and early postoperative TEE and at least one other perioperative echocardiographic evaluation. A computer application was dedicated to calculating the utility of each type of specialized TEE indication depending on the type of MV disease and surgical intervention. RESULTS The indications for performing specialized perioperative TEE identified in our study can be categorized into three groups: standard, relative, and uncertain. Standard indications for specialized intraoperative TEE included establishing the mechanism and severity of MR (mitral regurgitation), guiding MV valvuloplasty, diagnosing associated valvular lesions post MVR (mitral valve replacement), routine evaluations in triple-valve replacements, and identifying the causes of acute, intraoperative, life-threatening hemodynamic dysfunction. Early postoperative specialized TEE in the intensive care unit (ICU) is indicated for the suspicion of pericardial or pleural effusions, establishing the etiology of acute hemodynamic dysfunction, and assessing the severity of residual MR post valvuloplasty. CONCLUSIONS Perioperative TEE in MV surgery can generally be performed by a trained anesthesiologist for standard measurements and evaluations. In certain cases, however, a specialized TEE examination by a trained senior cardiologist is necessary, as it is indirectly associated with a decrease in postoperative complications and early postoperative mortality rates, as well as an improvement in immediate and long-term prognoses. Also, for standard indications, the correlation between surgical and TEE diagnoses was superior when specialized TEE was used.
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- Luminita Iliuta
- Medical Informatics and Biostatistics Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (L.I.); (E.P.); (C.M.D.); (G.D.P.); (M.R.-A.)
- Cardioclass Clinic for Cardiovascular Disease, 031125 Bucharest, Romania
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- Medical Informatics and Biostatistics Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (L.I.); (E.P.); (C.M.D.); (G.D.P.); (M.R.-A.)
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- Medical Informatics and Biostatistics Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (L.I.); (E.P.); (C.M.D.); (G.D.P.); (M.R.-A.)
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- Nephrology Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Nephrology Department, Fundeni Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Pathology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (H.M.); (A.S.-U.)
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Clinical Emergency Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientist (AOSR), 050711 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Public Health and Management, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 050474 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Pathology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (H.M.); (A.S.-U.)
- Department of Cardiology, Clinical Emergency Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Center of Uronephrology and Renal Transplantation, Fundeni Clinical Institute, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 050474 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Medical Informatics and Biostatistics Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (L.I.); (E.P.); (C.M.D.); (G.D.P.); (M.R.-A.)
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- Medical Informatics and Biostatistics Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (L.I.); (E.P.); (C.M.D.); (G.D.P.); (M.R.-A.)
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- Medical Informatics and Biostatistics Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (L.I.); (E.P.); (C.M.D.); (G.D.P.); (M.R.-A.)
- Cardioclass Clinic for Cardiovascular Disease, 031125 Bucharest, Romania
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Piacentini L, Myasoedova VA, Chiesa M, Vavassori C, Moschetta D, Valerio V, Giovanetti G, Massaiu I, Cosentino N, Marenzi G, Poggio P, Colombo GI. Whole-Blood Transcriptome Unveils Altered Immune Response in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients With Aortic Valve Sclerosis. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2024; 44:452-464. [PMID: 38126173 PMCID: PMC10805353 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.123.320106] [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: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Aortic valve sclerosis (AVSc) presents similar pathogenetic mechanisms to coronary artery disease and is associated with short- and long-term mortality in patients with coronary artery disease. Evidence of AVSc-specific pathophysiological traits in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is currently lacking. Thus, we aimed to identify a blood-based transcriptional signature that could differentiate AVSc from no-AVSc patients during AMI. METHODS Whole-blood transcriptome of AVSc (n=44) and no-AVSc (n=66) patients with AMI was assessed by RNA sequencing on hospital admission. Feature selection, differential expression, and enrichment analyses were performed to identify gene expression patterns discriminating AVSc from no-AVSc and infer functional associations. Multivariable Cox regression analysis was used to estimate the hazard ratios of cardiovascular events in AVSc versus no-AVSc patients. RESULTS This cross-sectional study identified a panel of 100 informative genes capable of distinguishing AVSc from no-AVSc patients with 94% accuracy. Further analysis revealed significant mean differences in 143 genes, of which 30 genes withstood correction for age and previous AMI or coronary interventions. Functional inference unveiled a significant association between AVSc and key biological processes, including acute inflammatory responses, type I IFN (interferon) response, platelet activation, and hemostasis. Notably, patients with AMI with AVSc exhibited a significantly higher incidence of adverse cardiovascular events during a 10-year follow-up period, with a full adjusted hazard ratio of 2.4 (95% CI, 1.3-4.5). CONCLUSIONS Our findings shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying AVSc and provide potential prognostic insights for patients with AMI with AVSc. During AMI, patients with AVSc showed increased type I IFN (interferon) response and earlier adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Novel pharmacological therapies aiming at limiting type I IFN response during or immediately after AMI might improve poor cardiovascular outcomes of patients with AMI with AVSc.
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- Luca Piacentini
- Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan Italy (L.P., V.A.M., M.C., C.V., D.M., V.V., G.G., I.M., N.C., G.M., P.P., G.I.C.)
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan Italy (L.P., V.A.M., M.C., C.V., D.M., V.V., G.G., I.M., N.C., G.M., P.P., G.I.C.)
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan Italy (L.P., V.A.M., M.C., C.V., D.M., V.V., G.G., I.M., N.C., G.M., P.P., G.I.C.)
- Department of Electronics, Information and Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy (M.C.)
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan Italy (L.P., V.A.M., M.C., C.V., D.M., V.V., G.G., I.M., N.C., G.M., P.P., G.I.C.)
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan Italy (L.P., V.A.M., M.C., C.V., D.M., V.V., G.G., I.M., N.C., G.M., P.P., G.I.C.)
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan Italy (L.P., V.A.M., M.C., C.V., D.M., V.V., G.G., I.M., N.C., G.M., P.P., G.I.C.)
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan Italy (L.P., V.A.M., M.C., C.V., D.M., V.V., G.G., I.M., N.C., G.M., P.P., G.I.C.)
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan Italy (L.P., V.A.M., M.C., C.V., D.M., V.V., G.G., I.M., N.C., G.M., P.P., G.I.C.)
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan Italy (L.P., V.A.M., M.C., C.V., D.M., V.V., G.G., I.M., N.C., G.M., P.P., G.I.C.)
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan Italy (L.P., V.A.M., M.C., C.V., D.M., V.V., G.G., I.M., N.C., G.M., P.P., G.I.C.)
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan Italy (L.P., V.A.M., M.C., C.V., D.M., V.V., G.G., I.M., N.C., G.M., P.P., G.I.C.)
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan Italy (L.P., V.A.M., M.C., C.V., D.M., V.V., G.G., I.M., N.C., G.M., P.P., G.I.C.)
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Toader DM. Echocardiographic quantification of mitral apparatus morphology and dynamics in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. J Int Med Res 2024; 52:3000605231209830. [PMID: 38318649 PMCID: PMC10846232 DOI: 10.1177/03000605231209830] [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: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Mitral regurgitation is among the most common valvular heart diseases. Mitral regurgitation in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy is a complex pathology involving annular dilatation, papillary muscle displacement, systolic leaflet tethering, and left ventricular remodeling. Quantification of mitral apparatus damage in these patients is essential for successful interventional and surgical therapy. Mitral regurgitation in the presence of dilated cardiomyopathy is classified as Carpentier type IIIB, with restricted leaflet mobility as a standard feature. Echocardiography allows accurate evaluation of the complex anatomy and function of the mitral apparatus. Updated guidelines recommend two-dimensional followed by systematic three-dimensional echocardiographic evaluation in patients with mitral regurgitation. New three-dimensional echocardiographic software packages provide many parameters that help identify the precise morphology and function of the various components of the mitral apparatus, helping to determine the etiology of mitral regurgitation and evaluate disease severity. This review provides the first point-by-point approach to the assessment of all old and new echocardiographic methods, from the simplest to the most complex, used to examine the components of the mitral valve apparatus in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. Although these parameters are still under research, this information will be helpful for establishing therapeutic procedures in a disease with a poor prognosis.
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- Despina-Manuela Toader
- EuroEchoLab Craiova Cardiology Center, Emergency Hospital Craiova, Romania, Str Tabaci nr 1, Craiova, Romania
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Parra VM, Fita G, Azqueta M, González M, Aranda F, Maestre ML, Silva J, Hortal J, Morales D, Bórquez E, Adasme F, Real MI, Mercadal J, Zelada P, Riobó G, Galdames K, Domenech RJ. Student survey after ten years of continuous blended teaching of echocardiography. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2024; 71:8-16. [PMID: 37683971 DOI: 10.1016/j.redare.2023.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyse the impact of 10 years of blended echocardiography teaching. METHODS AND RESULTS A questionnaire was emailed to all medical doctors who graduated from the blended learning diploma in echocardiography developed by the University of Chile and taught by a team from Chile and Spain. One hundred and forty of the 210 students who graduated from the program between 2011 and 2020 completed the questionnaire: 53.57% were anaesthesiologists, and 26.42% were intensivists. More than 85% of respondents indicated that the online teaching met their expectations, and 70.2% indicated that the hands-on practice fulfilled the stated objectives. In a retrospective analysis using self-reported data, graduates reported that their use of transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography has increased from 24.29% to 40.71% and from 13.57% to 27.86%, repectively, after the programme compared to before the programme. They used echocardiography mainly in the perioperative period (56.7%) and during intensive care (32.3%), while only 11% of respondents used it in emergency care units. Nearly all (92.4%) respondents reported that the skills learned was very useful in their professional practice. CONCLUSIONS Ten years after its launch, the blended learning diploma in echocardiography was well rated by graduate specialists, and is associated with a significant increase in the use of echocardiography in the perioperative period and during intensive care. The main challenges are to establish a longer period of practice and achieve greater implantation in emergency medicine.
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- Víctor M Parra
- Echocardiography Unit, Instituto Nacional del Tórax, Santiago, Chile; Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Anaesthesia Unit and Surgical Suites, Hospital Dr. Gustavo Fricke, Universidad de Valparaíso, Chile
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hospital Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Echocardiography Unit, Instituto Nacional del Tórax, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Echocardiography Unit, Instituto Nacional del Tórax, Santiago, Chile
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- Cardiovascular Service, Clínica Santa María, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Congenital Heart Diseases Unit, Instituto Nacional del Tórax, Paediatric Cardiology, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Hospital Dr. Sótero del Río, Santiago, Chile
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- Echocardiography Unit, Instituto Nacional del Tórax, Santiago, Chile
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- Echocardiography Unit, Instituto Nacional del Tórax, Santiago, Chile; Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Pezel T, Coisne A. What other than simulation for the future of echocardiography training? Arch Cardiovasc Dis 2023; 116:298-299. [PMID: 37268492 DOI: 10.1016/j.acvd.2023.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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- Théo Pezel
- Service de cardiologie, hôpital universitaire Lariboisière - AP-HP, université Paris-Cité, 75010 Paris, France; Centre de simulation de l'université Paris-Cité, centre Ilumens, université de Paris, 75006 Paris, France; Inserm UMRS 942, cardiovascular MArkers in Stressed COndiTions (MASCOT), 75010 Paris, France; French Commission of Simulation Teaching (commission d'enseignement par simulation-COMSI) of the French Society of Cardiology, 75012 Paris, France.
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- French Commission of Simulation Teaching (commission d'enseignement par simulation-COMSI) of the French Society of Cardiology, 75012 Paris, France; Université de Lille, Inserm, CHU de Lille, institut Pasteur de Lille, U1011- EGID, 59000 Lille, France; Centre de simulation en santé PRESAGE, faculté de médecine, université de Lille, 59045 Lille, France
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Pezel T, Coisne A, Michalski B, Soliman H, Ajmone N, Nijveldt R, Stankovic I, Donal E, van der Maaten J, Papadopoulos C, Edvardsen T, Muraru D, Petersen SE, Cosyns B, Bäck M, Bertrand PB, Haugaa KH, Keenan N, Donal E, Cosyns B. EACVI SIMULATOR-online study: evaluation of transoesophageal echocardiography knowledge and skills of young cardiologists. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging 2023; 24:285-292. [PMID: 36151868 DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jeac195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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AIMS To assess the level of transesophageal echocardiography (TOE) knowledge and skills of young cardiologists. METHODS AND RESULTS A European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) online study using the first fully virtual simulation-based software was conducted in two periods (9-12 December 2021 and 10-13 April 2022). All young cardiologists eligible to participate (<40 years) across the world were invited to participate. After a short survey, each participant completed two tests: a theoretical test to assess TOE knowledge and a practical test using an online TOE simulator to investigate TOE skills. Among 716 young cardiologists from 81 countries, the mean theoretical test score was 56.8 ± 20.9 points, and the mean practical test score was 47.4 ± 7.2 points (/100 points max each), including 18.4 ± 8.7 points for the acquisition test score and 29.0 ± 6.7 points for the anatomy test score (/50 points max each). Acquisition test scores were higher for four-chamber (2.3 ± 1.5 points), two-chamber (2.2 ± 1.4 points) and three-chamber views (2.3 ± 1.4 points) than for other views (all P < 0.001). Prior participation to a TOE simulation-based training session, a higher number of TOE exams performed per week, and EACVI certification for TOE were independently associated with a higher global score (all P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Online evaluation of young cardiologists around the world showed a relatively low level of TOE skills and knowledge. Prior participation to a TOE simulation-based training session, a higher number of TOE exams performed per week, and the EACVI certification for TOE were independently associated with a higher global score.
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- Théo Pezel
- Université de Paris Cité, Service de Cardiologie, Hôpital universitaire Lariboisière - APHP, 2 rue Ambroise Paré, 75010 Paris, France.,Centre de simulation de l'Université de Paris Cité, Centre Ilumens, Université de Paris Cité, 20 rue du Département 75018 Paris, France.,INSERM UMRS 942, 2 rue Ambroise Pare, 75010 Paris, France
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- Université. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1011- EGID, 1 Place de Verdun, 59000 Lille, France.,Centre de simulation en santé PRESAGE, Faculté de médecine, Université de Lille, 1 Place de Verdun, 59000 Lille, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Lodz, al. Tadeusza Kosciuszki 4, 90-419 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Anaesthetics and Critical Care, Harefield Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Hill End Road, Harefield UB69 6JH, UK
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- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Clinical Hospital Centre Zemun, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine, Vukova 9, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Université RENNES-1, Service de Cardiologie, Centre hospitalo-universitaire (CHU), 2 rue Henri Le Guilloux, 35000 Rennes, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Korgialenio-Benakio Red Cross Hospital, Athanasakis 11, Athens 11526, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital, P.O. Box 4950 Nydalen, N-0424 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza dell'Ateneo Nuovo, 1, 20126 Milano, MI, Italy
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- William Harvey Research Institute, NIHR Barts Biomedical Research Centre, Queen Mary University, Mile End Road, Bethnal Green, London E1 4NS, UK.,William Harvey Research Institute, NIHR Barts Biomedical Research Centre, Queen Mary University, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK.,Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE, UK
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- Cardiology, Centrum voor hart en vaatziekten (CHVZ), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZB), Vrij Universiteit Brussel (VUB), 101 laarbeeklaan, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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Kreimer F, Backhaus JF, Krogias C, Pflaumbaum A, Mügge A, Gotzmann M. P-wave parameters and their association with thrombi and spontaneous echo contrast in the left atrial appendage. Clin Cardiol 2023; 46:397-406. [PMID: 36808747 PMCID: PMC10106666 DOI: 10.1002/clc.23980] [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: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of abnormal P-wave parameters in patients with thrombus and/or spontaneous echo contrast (SEC) in the left atrial appendage (LAA), and to identify P-wave parameters particularly associated with thrombus and SEC formation. HYPOTHESIS We presume a significant relationship of P-wave parameters with thrombi and SEC. METHODS All patients in whom a thrombus or SEC was detected in the LAA on transoesophageal echocardiography were included in this study. Patients at risk (CHA2DS2-VASc Score ≥3) and routine transoesophageal echocardiography to exclude thrombi served as the control group. A detailed ECG analysis was performed. RESULTS Of a total of 4062 transoesophageal echocardiographies, thrombi and SEC were detected in 302 patients (7.4%). Of these patients, 27 (8.9%) presented with sinus rhythm. The control group included 79 patients. There was no difference in mean CHA2DS2-VASc score in the two groups (p = .182). A high prevalence of abnormal P-wave parameters was detected in patients with thrombus/SEC. Indicators for the presence of thrombi or SEC in the LAA were P-wave duration >118 ms (Odds ratio (OR) 3.418, Confidence interval (CI) 1.522-7.674, p < .001), P-wave dispersion >40 ms (OR 2.521, CI 1.390-4.571, p < .001) and advanced interatrial block (OR 1.431, CI 1.033-1.984, p = .005). CONCLUSION Our study revealed that several P-wave parameters are associated with thrombi and SEC in the LAA. The results may help identify patients who are at particularly high risk for thromboembolic events (e.g., in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source).
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- Fabienne Kreimer
- Cardiology and Rhythmology, St Josef-Hospital, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Cardiology and Rhythmology, St Josef-Hospital, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Neurology, St Josef-Hospital, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Cardiology and Rhythmology, St Josef-Hospital, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Cardiology and Rhythmology, St Josef-Hospital, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Cardiology and Rhythmology, St Josef-Hospital, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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Perone F, Guglielmo M, Coceani M, La Mura L, Dentamaro I, Sabatino J, Gimelli A. The Role of Multimodality Imaging Approach in Acute Aortic Syndromes: Diagnosis, Complications, and Clinical Management. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13040650. [PMID: 36832136 PMCID: PMC9954850 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13040650] [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: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Acute aortic syndromes are life-threatening conditions with high morbidity and mortality. The principal pathological feature is acute wall damage with possible evolution towards aortic rupture. Accurate and timely diagnosis is mandatory to avoid catastrophic consequences. Indeed, misdiagnosis with other conditions mimicking acute aortic syndromes is associated with premature death. In this view, cardiovascular imaging is necessary for the correct diagnosis and management. Echocardiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and aortography allow for diagnosis, guarantee immediate treatment, and detect associated complications. Multimodality imaging is essential in the diagnostic work-up to confirm or rule out acute aortic syndromes. The aim of this review is to highlight the contemporary evidence on the role of single cardiovascular imaging techniques and multimodality imaging in the diagnosis and management of acute aortic syndromes.
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- Francesco Perone
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, Rehabilitation Clinic “Villa delle Magnolie”, Castel Morrone, 81020 Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Division of Heart and Lungs, Utrecht University Medical Center, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II of Naples, 80133 Naples, Italy
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- Cardiology Department and Cardiovascular Imaging Laboratory, Hospital Miulli, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Unit, Department for Women’s and Children’s Health, University Hospital of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Imaging Department, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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Pezel T, Dreyfus J, Mouhat B, Thébaut C, Audureau E, Bernard A, Badie YL, Bohbot Y, Fard D, Nguyen LS, Monteil C, Bière L, Le Ven F, Canu M, Ribeyrolles S, Mion B, Bazire B, Fauvel C, Cautela J, Cambet T, Le Tourneau T, Donal E, Lafitte S, Magne J, Mansencal N, Coisne A, Aghezzaf S, Blanchard V, Meilhac A. Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Training on Transesophageal Echocardiography Learning. JAMA Cardiol 2023; 8:248-256. [PMID: 37070491 DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2022.5016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05564507
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- Théo Pezel
- Université de Paris, Service de Cardiologie, Hôpital universitaire Lariboisière – APHP, Paris, France
- Centre de simulation de l’Université de Paris, Centre Ilumens, Université de Paris, Paris, France
- INSERM UMRS 942, Paris, France
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- Cardiology Department, Centre Cardiologique du Nord, Saint-Denis, France
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Besançon, France
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- Université de Limoges, Inserm U1094 IRD U270 EpiMaCT, chercheur en économie de la santé associé LEDA-Legos PSL Paris-Dauphine, Limoges, France
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Ageing (CEPIA), IMRB U955, UPEC, CHU Henri Mondor, AP-HP, Creteil, France
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- Service de Cardiologie, CHRU de Tours, Tours, France
- EA4245, Loire Valley Cardiovascular Collaboration, Université de Tours, Tours, France
- Centre Régional d’Enseignement par la Simulation en Santé MEDISIM, Université de Tours, Tours, France
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- Cardiac Imaging Center, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France
- UR UPJV 7517, Jules Verne University of Picardie, Amiens, France
- Health Simulation Center SimUSanté, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiology Intensive Care Unit, Henri-Mondor University Hospital, AP-HP, INSERM U955, Université Paris-Est Créteil, Créteil, France
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- Research and Innovation, RICAP, CMC Ambroise Paré, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
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- Centre de simulation de l’Université de Paris, Centre Ilumens, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- All’Sims Centre for Simulation in Healthcare, Faculty of Health, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Brest University Hospital, CHRU de la Cavale Blanche, Brest, France
- Centre de simulation en santé-CESIM Brest, Brest, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Grenoble University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- Université de Paris, Service de Cardiologie, Hôpital universitaire Hôtel Dieu – APHP, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Service de Cardiologie, Hôpital universitaire Bichat – APHP, Paris, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Rouen University Hospital, FHU CARNAVAL, Rouen, France
- Department of Cardiovascular medicine, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus
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- Aix-Marseille University, University Mediterranean Center of Cardio-Oncology, Unit of Heart Failure and Valvular Heart Diseases, Department of Cardiology, North Hospital, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Marseille, Centre for CardioVascular and Nutrition Research (C2VN), Inserm 1263, Inrae 1260, Marseille, France
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- Explorations fonctionnelles cardiovasculaires, Louis Pradel Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, BRON Cedex, France
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- L’institut du thorax, INSERM, CNRS, Simu de Nantes, Univ Nantes, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Cardiologie, CHU de Rennes, LTSI, Inserm 1099, Rennes, France
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- UMCV, Hôpital Cardiologique Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, Pessac, France
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- Center of Epidemiology, biostatistics and methodology of research, Limoges, CHU Limoges, Inserm U1094, IRD U270, Univ. Limoges, EpiMaCT - OmegaHealth, Limoges, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Ambroise Paré Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Centre de référence des cardiomyopathies et des troubles du rythme cardiaque héréditaires ou rares, Université de Versailles-Saint Quentin (UVSQ), Boulogne-Billancourt, France
- INSERM U-1018, CESP, Epidémiologie clinique, UVSQ, Université de Paris Saclay, Villejuif, France
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- Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1011- EGID, Lille, France
- Centre de simulation en santé PRESAGE, Faculté de médecine, Université de Lille, Lille, France
- Cardiovascular Research Foundation, New York, New York
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Wang H, Xi S, Chen J, Zhao L, Gan T, He B. Severe Left Atrial Spontaneous Echo Contrast in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: Clinical Characteristics and Impact on Ischemic Risk Postablation. Thromb Haemost 2022; 123:522-534. [PMID: 36402133 DOI: 10.1055/a-1983-0516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Spontaneous echo contrast (SEC) is an important precursor for intracardiac thrombus and stroke. There are very limited data on characteristics of severe SEC and its impact on ischemic risk of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients after radiofrequency catheter ablation. METHODS Transesophageal echocardiography files were reviewed between March 2009 and March 2021 in this monocentric retrospective study. SEC was classified into four levels. The primary endpoint was thromboembolic event (stroke, myocardial infarction, systemic embolism, and ensuing death), and the secondary endpoint included nonischemic mortality and recurrent atrial arrhythmia. RESULTS Six hundred SEC cases were enrolled and classified into mild SEC group (Grade 1-2, n = 515) and severe SEC group (Grade 3-4, n = 85). Independent risk factors for severe SEC included higher brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and LAd/∆LVED (LAd = left atrial diameter; ∆LVED = left ventricular end-diastolic diameter - left ventricular end-systolic diameter). The severe SEC group had a higher peri-procedural ischemic event occurrence (7.1 vs. 1.9%, p = 0.007). At a median follow-up of 55 months, the severe SEC group had a lower freedom rate from ischemic events (90.1 vs. 75.3%, p < 0.001); older age and severe SEC were independent risk factors for ischemic events. In patients undergoing redo-procedure (n = 100), a remarkably reduced ESR (17.8 ± 12.0 vs. 28.2 ± 19.0 mm/h, p < 0.001) was observed in patients whose SEC disappeared. CONCLUSIONS Higher BNP, ESR, and LAd/∆LVED were the independent predictors for severe SEC. Severe SEC was associated with higher peri-procedural and long-term ischemic risks. ESR and LAd/∆LVED, as indicators of hematological and hemodynamic change, seemed helpful in identifying NVAF patients prone to developing severe SEC.
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- Hao Wang
- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Ohte N, Ishizu T, Izumi C, Itoh H, Iwanaga S, Okura H, Otsuji Y, Sakata Y, Shibata T, Shinke T, Seo Y, Daimon M, Takeuchi M, Tanabe K, Nakatani S, Nii M, Nishigami K, Hozumi T, Yasukochi S, Yamada H, Yamamoto K, Izumo M, Inoue K, Iwano H, Okada A, Kataoka A, Kaji S, Kusunose K, Goda A, Takeda Y, Tanaka H, Dohi K, Hamaguchi H, Fukuta H, Yamada S, Watanabe N, Akaishi M, Akasaka T, Kimura T, Kosuge M, Masuyama T. JCS 2021 Guideline on the Clinical Application of Echocardiography. Circ J 2022; 86:2045-2119. [DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-22-0026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Nobuyuki Ohte
- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Okayama University Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science
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- Department of Cardiology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center
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- Department of Cardiology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences
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- The Department of Clinical Laboratory, The University of Tokyo Hospital
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- Department of Laboratory and Transfusion Medicine, Hospital of University of Occupational and Environmental Health
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- The Fourth Department of Internal Medicine, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiology, Shizuoka Children's Hospital
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Miyuki Hospital LTAC Heart Failure Center
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Wakayama Medical University
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Heart Center, Nagano Children’s Hospital
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- Department of Community Medicine for Cardiology, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology, Hypertension & Nephrology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kansai Electric Power Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tokushima University Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Renal Medicine, Hyogo College of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiology and Nephrology, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Core Laboratory, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Cardiology, Tokyo Medical University Hachioji Medical Center
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- Department of Cardiology, Miyazaki Medical Association Hospital Cardiovascular Center
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Wakayama Medical University
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- Department of Cardiology, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Division of Cardiology, Yokohama City University Medical Center
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Treatment of secondary mitral regurgitation by transcatheter edge-to-edge repair using MitraClip. J Med Ultrason (2001) 2022; 49:389-403. [PMID: 35708872 DOI: 10.1007/s10396-022-01227-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) is becoming the standard invasive treatment for ventricular functional mitral regurgitation (MR). It is necessary to determine the severity of MR before treatment with MitraClip; however, the severity of secondary MR is usually underestimated compared with that of primary MR and varies temporally. Therefore, to accurately determine the severity of MR, it is important to correctly use the algorithm of the guidelines for valvular heart disease and aggressively perform stress echocardiography. Before performing TEER, the difficulty of the procedure should be evaluated. First, morphological features that make TEER unsuitable, such as cleft of the mitral leaflet, mitral stenosis (MS), or perforation of the mitral leaflet, should be checked. The mitral valve orifice area, transmitral valve pressure gradient, coaptation depth, coaptation length, and posterior leaflet length should be measured to determine the difficulty of the procedure based on the inclusion criteria of Endovascular Valve Edge-to-Edge Repair Study II and the German consensus. After MitraClip implantation, in addition to assessing the severity of MS and residual MR, the pulmonary venous flow pattern and stroke volume should be evaluated to comprehensively assess whether TEER improves the hemodynamics. MitraClip has also been used to treat atrial functional MR, another type of secondary MR. Several reports suggest that MitraClip is effective for atrial functional MR; however, evidence is still being accumulated.
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Patel KM, Desai RG, Trivedi K, Neuburger PJ, Krishnan S, Potestio CP. Complications of Transesophageal Echocardiography – A Review of Injuries, Risk Factors and Management. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2022; 36:3292-3302. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2022.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Meineri M, Menon P, Ender J, Forner A. Impact of a one-day three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography workshop on clinical practice at a single academic centre. Ann Card Anaesth 2022; 25:479-484. [DOI: 10.4103/aca.aca_97_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Nguyen HT, Nguyen HVB, Nguyen HQ, Le HQ. Prevalence of left atrial appendage thrombus in patients with acute ischaemic stroke and sinus rhythm: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e051563. [PMID: 34921077 PMCID: PMC8685935 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Thrombi originating in the left atrial appendage (LAA) mainly form because of atrial fibrillation (AF) and are a known cause of cardioembolic stroke. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of LAA thrombus in patients with acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) and sinus rhythm on 12-lead ECG. METHODS From June 2019 to February 2021, we conducted a cross-sectional study wherein we performed transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in patients with AIS and sinus rhythm on 12-lead ECG who were referred for detection of LAA thrombus. After TEE, all patients underwent 24-hour ECG monitoring to screen for paroxysmal AF. Predictors of LAA thrombus were determined using logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Overall, 223 patients (age: 66.2±11.3 years, men: 61.4%) were included in the study. LAA thrombus was detected in 15 patients (6.7%). Paroxysmal AF was detected in 14 of the 15 patients during 24-hour ECG monitoring. Compared with the non-thrombus group, the thrombus group had a statistically significant higher rate of spontaneous echo contrast (SEC), longer LAA, lower peak LAA emptying velocity and predominantly bilateral stroke. In the adjusted model, the presence of SEC increased the probability of LAA thrombus (OR 9.04; 95% CI 2.12 to 38.54; p=0.003). CONCLUSIONS In patients with AIS and sinus rhythm on 12-lead ECG, our study revealed that the prevalence of LAA thrombus was 6.7% with the most prevalent aetiology being paroxysmal AF. The presence of SEC can be a predictor of LAA thrombus in these patients.
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- Huan Thanh Nguyen
- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh city, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Department of Cardiology, Thong Nhat Hospital, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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- Department of Cardiology, Thong Nhat Hospital, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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- Department of Cardiology, Thong Nhat Hospital, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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Hagendorff A, Helfen A, Flachskampf FA, Ewen S, Kruck S, La Rosée K, Knierim J, Voigt JU, Kreidel F, Fehske W, Brandt R, Zahn R, Knebel F. Manual zur Indikation und Durchführung spezieller echokardiographischer Anwendungen. DER KARDIOLOGE 2021. [PMCID: PMC8521495 DOI: 10.1007/s12181-021-00509-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Das zweite Manual zur Indikation und Durchführung der Echokardiographie bezieht sich auf spezifische Anwendungen der Echokardiographie und besondere Fragestellungen bei speziellen Patientengruppen. Dabei stehen v. a. praktische Aspekte im Vordergrund. Methodisch etabliert sind die transösophageale Echokardiographie, die Stressechokardiographie und die Kontrastechokardiographie. Bei nahezu allen echokardiographischen Untersuchungen spielen aktuell 3‑D-Echokardiographie und Deformationsbildgebung eine Rolle. Das gesamte Spektrum der echokardiographischen Möglichkeiten wird derzeit in Notfall- und Intensivmedizin, bei der Überwachung und Führung von Katheterinterventionen, bei strukturellen Herzerkrankungen, bei herzchirurgischen Operationen, bei der Nachsorge von kardialen Unterstützungssystemen, bei kongenitalen Vitien im Erwachsenenalter und bei der Versorgung von hochinfektiösen Patienten in Pandemiezeiten angewandt. Die diagnostischen Fortschritte der konventionellen und modernen echokardiographischen Anwendungen stehen im Fokus dieses Manuals. Die 3‑D-Echokardiographie zur Charakterisierung der kardialen Morphologie und die Deformationsbildgebung zur Objektivierung der kardialen Funktion sind bei vielen Indikationen im klinischen Alltag etabliert. Die Stressechokardiographie zur Ischämie‑, Vitalitäts- und Vitiendiagnostik, die Bestimmung der koronaren Flussreserve und die Kontrastechokardiographie bei der linksventrikulären Wandbewegungsanalyse und kardialen Tumordetektion finden zunehmend klinische Anwendung. Wie für die konventionelle Echokardiographie im ersten Manual der Echokardiographie 2009 beschrieben, erfordert der Einsatz moderner echokardiographischer Verfahren die standardisierte Dokumentation und Akquisition bestimmter Bildsequenzen bei optimierter Geräteeinstellung, da korrekte und reproduzierbare Auswertungen nur bei guter Bildqualität möglich sind.
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- Andreas Hagendorff
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Kardiologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103 Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik I, Katholisches Klinikum Lünen Werne GmbH St. Marien-Hospital Lünen, Lünen, Deutschland
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Universität Uppsala, und Klinisk fysiologi och kardiologi, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Schweden
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin III – Kardiologie, Angiologie und Internistische Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland
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- Cardio Centrum Ludwigsburg Bietigheim, Ludwigsburg, Deutschland
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- Gemeinschaftspraxis Dr. La Rosée & Prof. Dr. Müller, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Herz‑, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, University Hospital Gasthuisberg und Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Cath. University Leuven, Leuven, Belgien
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- Zentrum für Kardiologie, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Deutschland
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- Klinik III für Innere Medizin, Universitätsklinikum Köln – Herzzentrum, Universität zu Köln, Köln, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Kardiologie, Kerckhoff Klinik GmbH, Bad Nauheim, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik B – Abteilung für Kardiologie, Klinikum der Stadt Ludwigshafen gGmbH, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Deutschland
- Kommission für Klinische Kardiovaskuläre Medizin, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik mit Schwerpunkt Kardiologie und Angiologie, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Mitte, Berlin, Deutschland
- Sana Klinikum Lichtenberg, Berlin, Deutschland
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Huntgeburth M, Hohmann C, von Scheidt F, Meierhofer C. Überraschende Echobefunde als Erstdiagnose eines angeborenen Herzfehlers im Erwachsenenalter. AKTUELLE KARDIOLOGIE 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1535-3115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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ZusammenfassungAngeborene Herzfehler (AHF) werden teilweise erst im Erwachsenenalter diagnostiziert, entweder weil sie erst dann klinisch auffällig werden oder bei vorausgegangenen Untersuchungen übersehen wurden. Im Rahmen einer routinemäßigen transthorakalen Echokardiografie (TTE) können in der kardiologischen Praxis oder Klinik angeborene kardiale Anomalien leicht fehlgedeutet werden, da der Fokus in der Erwachsenenkardiologie überwiegend bei erworbenen Herzfehlern, einer Kardiomyopathie, Klappenerkrankungen oder einer systolischen oder diastolischen Dysfunktion liegt. Demgegenüber spielt eine thematische Auseinandersetzung mit AHF häufig eine nur untergeordnete Rolle, die Erwartungshaltung hinsichtlich angeborener kardialer Anomalien ist eher gering und die Sinne für mögliche AHF oft nicht geschärft. Dieser Artikel soll dazu beitragen, die Wahrscheinlichkeit des Erkennens eines AHF im Rahmen der TTE-Untersuchung zu erhöhen.
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- Michael Huntgeburth
- Klinik für angeborene Herzfehler und Kinderkardiologie, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Deutschland
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- Klinik III für Innere Medizin, Klinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie, Pneumologie und internistische Intensivmedizin, Zentrum für Erwachsene mit angeborenen Herzfehlern (EMAH), Universitätsklinikum Köln, Köln, Deutschland
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- Klinik für angeborene Herzfehler und Kinderkardiologie, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Deutschland
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- Klinik für angeborene Herzfehler und Kinderkardiologie, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Deutschland
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Backhaus JF, Pflaumbaum A, Krogias C, Kreimer F, Mügge A, Gold R, Gotzmann M. Short- and long-term outcome of patients with spontaneous echo contrast or thrombus in the left atrial appendage in the era of the direct acting anticoagulants. Clin Res Cardiol 2021; 110:1811-1821. [PMID: 34436659 PMCID: PMC8563546 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-021-01926-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background Thrombi and spontaneous echo contrast (SEC) in the left atrial appendage (LAA) are associated with thromboembolic events and poor prognosis. There are very few data on long-term outcome, especially with the use of direct acting anticoagulants (DOAC). Methods In this retrospective study, all transoesophageal echocardiographies performed at a tertiary care university hospital from 2015 to 2020 were analyzed. All patients with thrombus or SEC in the LAA were included. Medical history, laboratory, echocardiographic parameters and medication at discharge were documented. The primary endpoint of the study was a composite endpoint (all-cause mortality, non-fatal stroke or transient ischaemic attack [TIA], non-fatal systemic embolization, non-fatal major bleeding and non-fatal myocardial infarction). Results Of a total of 4062 transoesophageal echocardiographies, thrombi were detected in 51 patients (1.2%) and SEC in 251 patients (6.2%). These patients formed the final study cohort (n = 302). During a mean follow-up period of 956 ± 663 days, 87 patients (29%) suffered the primary point. The following baseline characteristics predicted the primary endpoint: age, haemoglobin, a previous coronary artery bypass grafting, dialysis and choice of anticoagulation. Prescription of apixaban at discharge was associated with lower rate of adverse events (hazard ratio 0.564, confidence interval 0.331–0.960; p = 0.035) while prescription of dabigatran was associated with higher rate of adverse events (hazard ratio 3.091, confidence interval 1.506–6.347; p = 0.002). Conclusion Even in the DOAC era, the occurrence of thrombus or SEC in the LAA is associated with a high rate of MACCE. Our study suggests that the choice of DOAC therapy may have an impact on long-term survival. Graphic abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00392-021-01926-8.
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- Julian Felix Backhaus
- Cardiology and Rhythmology, University Hospital St. Josef Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Gudrunstraße 56, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Cardiology and Rhythmology, University Hospital St. Josef Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Gudrunstraße 56, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Gudrunstraße 56, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Cardiology and Rhythmology, University Hospital St. Josef Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Gudrunstraße 56, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Cardiology and Rhythmology, University Hospital St. Josef Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Gudrunstraße 56, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Gudrunstraße 56, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Cardiology and Rhythmology, University Hospital St. Josef Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Gudrunstraße 56, 44791, Bochum, Germany.
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Mora B, Roth D, Bernardi MH, Base E, Weber U. Estimation of pulmonary artery pressure with transesophageal echocardiography: An observer-blinded test accuracy study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26988. [PMID: 34414978 PMCID: PMC8376331 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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With the declining use of the pulmonary artery catheter (PAC), transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has become an appealing alternative to obtain pulmonary artery pressure non-invasively using the simplified Bernoulli equation. The validation of this method in the perioperative setting has been scarce with no clear recommendations about which view is the most accurate to estimate right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP).Therefore, we performed a prospective, observer-blinded, diagnostic test accuracy study to assess the difference in systolic pulmonary artery pressure (sysPAP) measuring both, invasively sysPAP and estimated RVSP with TEE in 3 different views: the mid-esophageal (ME) 4Chamber, the ME right ventricular (RV) inflow-outflow and the ME modified bicaval view.To show a clinically significant difference of at least 10% in RVSP, we included 40 cardiac surgical patients divided into 3 subgroups: Patients with mild to moderate tricuspid regurgitation (TR) and mean PAP <25 mm Hg, patients with mild to moderate TR and mean PAP≥ 25 mm Hg, and patients with severe TR.For the whole cohort, bias of estimated RVSP compared to measured sysPAP was 5.27 mm Hg, precision was 7.96 mm Hg, limits of agreement were -10.66 to 21.19 mm Hg. The best agreement between the 2 methods was found in patients with severe TR and in the ME RV inflow-outflow and the modified bicaval view. Good Doppler signals were available in 35% and 46% in these views, and in 20% in the ME 4 chamber view.The estimation of the sysPAP by TEE cannot be considered reliable in the clinical perioperative setting. Only measurements that provide a full Doppler envelope show sufficient precision to provide accurate estimations.
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- Bruno Mora
- Division of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, General Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, General Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, General Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, General Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Myasoedova VA, Genovese S, Cavallotti L, Bonomi A, Chiesa M, Campodonico J, Rondinelli M, Cosentino N, Baldassarre D, Veglia F, Pepi M, Alamanni F, Colombo GI, Marenzi G, Poggio P. Aortic Valve Sclerosis in High-Risk Coronary Artery Disease Patients. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:711899. [PMID: 34386534 PMCID: PMC8354333 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.711899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background: Current knowledge regarding the relationship between aortic valve sclerosis (AVSc), cardiovascular risk factors, and mortality in patients with known coronary artery disease (CAD) is still unclear. The present study aimed at investigating the prevalence of AVSc as well as its association with long-term all-cause mortality in high-risk CAD patients that has never been explored in large cohorts thus far. Methods and Results: In this retrospective and observational cohort study we enrolled high-risk CAD patients, hospitalized at Centro Cardiologico Monzino (CCM), Milan, Italy, between January 2006 and December 2016. The morphology and function of the aortic valve were assessed from the recorded echocardiographic images to evaluate the presence of AVSc, defined as a non-uniform thickening of the aortic leaflets with no consequences on hemodynamics. Data on 5-year all-cause mortality was retrieved from a Regional database. Of the 5,489 patients initially screened, 4,938 (mean age 67 ± 11 years, 3,954 [80%] men) were enrolled in the study. In the overall population, AVSc was detected in 2,138 (43%) patients. Multivariable LASSO regression revealed that age, female gender, diabetes mellitus, previous MI, and left ventricular ejection fraction were independently associated with AVSc. All-cause mortality (adjusted hazard ratio: 1.29, 95%CI: 1.05–1.58) was significantly higher in AVSc than in non-AVSc patients. Conclusions: AVSc is frequently detected in high-risk CAD patients and is associated with long-term mortality. Our findings corroborate the hypothesis that AVSc is an underestimated marker of systemic cardiovascular risk. Thus, AVSc detection may be used to improve long-term risk stratification of high-risk CAD patients.
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- Veronika A Myasoedova
- Centro Cardiologico Monzino Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Milan, Italy
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Lott C, Truhlář A, Alfonzo A, Barelli A, González-Salvado V, Hinkelbein J, Nolan JP, Paal P, Perkins GD, Thies KC, Yeung J, Zideman DA, Soar J. [Cardiac arrest under special circumstances]. Notf Rett Med 2021; 24:447-523. [PMID: 34127910 PMCID: PMC8190767 DOI: 10.1007/s10049-021-00891-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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These guidelines of the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Cardiac Arrest under Special Circumstances are based on the 2020 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Science with Treatment Recommendations. This section provides guidelines on the modifications required for basic and advanced life support for the prevention and treatment of cardiac arrest under special circumstances; in particular, specific causes (hypoxia, trauma, anaphylaxis, sepsis, hypo-/hyperkalaemia and other electrolyte disorders, hypothermia, avalanche, hyperthermia and malignant hyperthermia, pulmonary embolism, coronary thrombosis, cardiac tamponade, tension pneumothorax, toxic agents), specific settings (operating room, cardiac surgery, cardiac catheterization laboratory, dialysis unit, dental clinics, transportation [in-flight, cruise ships], sport, drowning, mass casualty incidents), and specific patient groups (asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, neurological disease, morbid obesity, pregnancy).
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- Carsten Lott
- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Deutschland
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- Emergency Medical Services of the Hradec Králové Region, Hradec Králové, Tschechien
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Hradec Králové, Charles University in Prague, Hradec Králové, Tschechien
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- Departments of Renal and Internal Medicine, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, Fife Großbritannien
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- Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Teaching and research Unit, Emergency Territorial Agency ARES 118, Catholic University School of Medicine, Rom, Italien
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- Cardiology Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Institute of Health Research of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Biomedical Research Networking Centres on Cardiovascular Disease (CIBER-CV), A Coruña, Spanien
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne, Köln, Deutschland
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- Resuscitation Medicine, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, CV4 7AL Coventry, Großbritannien
- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospital, BA1 3NG Bath, Großbritannien
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Hospitallers Brothers Hospital, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Österreich
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, Großbritannien
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, Großbritannien
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- Dep. of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Bethel Evangelical Hospital, University Medical Center OLW, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Deutschland
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, Großbritannien
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, Großbritannien
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- Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, Großbritannien
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Pestelli G, Fiorencis A, Pergola V, Luisi GA, Smarrazzo V, Trevisan F, Mele D. Indirect ultrasound evaluation of left ventricular outflow tract diameter implications for heart failure and aortic stenosis severity assessment. Echocardiography 2021; 38:1104-1114. [PMID: 34037989 DOI: 10.1111/echo.15123] [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: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Whereas dependency of left ventricular outflow tract diameter (LVOTD) from body surface area (BSA) has been established and a BSA-based LVOTD formula has been derived, the relationship between LVOTD and aortic root and LV dimensions has never been explored. This may have implications for evaluation of LV output in heart failure (HF) and aortic stenosis (AS) severity. METHODS A cohort of 540 HF patients who underwent transthoracic echocardiography was divided in a derivation and validation subgroup. In the derivation subgroup (N = 340), independent determinants of LVOTD were analyzed to derive a regression equation, which was used for predicting LVOTD in the validation subgroup (N = 200) and compared with the BSA-derived formula. RESULTS LVOTD determinants in the derivation subgroup were sinuses of Valsalva diameter (SVD, beta = 0.392, P < .001), BSA (beta = 0.229, P < .001), LV end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD, beta = 0.145, P = .001), and height (beta = 0.125, P = .037). The regression equation for predicting LVOTD with the aforementioned variables (LVOTD = 6.209 + [0.201 × SVD] + [1.802 × BSA] + [0.03 × LVEDD] + [0.025 × Height]) did not differ from (P = .937) and was highly correlated with measured LVOTD (R = 0.739, P < .001) in the validation group. Repeated analysis with LV end-diastolic volume instead of LVEDD and/or accounting for gender showed similar results, whereas BSA-derived LVOTD values were different from measured LVOTD (P < .001). CONCLUSION Aortic root and LV dimensions affect LVOTD independently from anthropometric data and are included in a new comprehensive equation for predicting LVOTD. This should improve evaluation of LV output in HF and severity of AS when direct LVOTD measurement is difficult or impossible.
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- Gabriele Pestelli
- Cardiology Unit, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, Forlì, Italy.,Cardiovascular Research Unit, Fondazione Sacco, Forlì, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Pezel T, Bernard A, Lavie Badie Y, Dreyfus J, Audureau E, Bohbot Y, Fard D, Hubert A, Nguyen LS, Monteil C, Bière L, Le Ven F, Canu M, Ribeyrolles S, Mion B, Mouhat B, Bazire B, Fauvel C, Ternacle J, Cautela J, Cambet T, Le Tourneau T, Donal E, Lafitte S, Mansencal N, Coisne A. Rational and Design of the SIMULATOR Study: A Multicentre Randomized Study to Assess the Impact of SIMULation-bAsed Training on Transoesophageal echocardiOgraphy leaRning for Cardiology Residents. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:661355. [PMID: 34109225 PMCID: PMC8180582 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.661355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction: Simulation-based training in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) seems promising. However, data are limited to non-randomized or single-center studies. To assess the impact of simulation-based vs. traditional teaching on TEE knowledge and performance for medical residents in cardiology. Materials and Methods: Nationwide prospective randomized multicenter study involving 43 centers throughout France allowing for the inclusion of >70% of all French cardiology residents. All cardiology residents naive from TEE will be included. Randomization with stratification by center will allocate residents to either a control group receiving theoretical knowledge by e-learning only, or to an intervention group receiving two simulation-based training sessions on a TEE simulator in addition. Results: All residents will undergo both a theoretical test (0-100 points) and a practical test on a TEE simulator (0-100 points) before and 3 months after the training. Satisfaction will be assessed by a 5-points Likert scale. The primary outcomes will be to compare the scores in the final theoretical and practical tests between the two groups, 3 months after the completion of the training. Conclusion: Data regarding simulation-based learning in TEE are limited to non-randomized or single-center studies. The randomized multicenter SIMULATOR study will assess the impact of simulation-based vs. traditional teaching on TEE knowledge and performance for medical residents in cardiology, and whether such an educational program should be proposed in first line for TEE teaching.
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- Théo Pezel
- University of Paris, Department of Cardiology, Lariboisiere Hospital—APHP, Paris, France
- INSERM UMRS 942, Paris, France
- Ilumens Healthcare Simulation Department, Paris University, Paris, France
- Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Service de Cardiologie, CHRU de Tours, Toulouse, France
- EA4245, Loire Valley Cardiovascular Collaboration, Université de Tours, Tours, France
- Centre Régional d'Enseignement par la Simulation en Santé, Faculté de Médecine de Tours, Tours, France
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- Cardiac Imaging Center, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Cardiology Department, Centre Cardiologique du Nord, Saint-Denis, France
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Ageing (CEPIA), IMRB U955, UPEC, Creteil, France
- CHU Henri Mondor, AP-HP, Creteil, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France
- UR UPJV 7517, Jules Verne University of Picardie, Amiens, France
- Health Simulation Center SimUSanté®, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiology Intensive Care Unit, Henri-Mondor University Hospital, AP-HP, INSERM U955, Université Paris-Est Créteil, Créteil, France
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- Research and Innovation, RICAP, CMC Ambroise Paré, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
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- Ilumens Healthcare Simulation Department, Paris University, Paris, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Angers University Hospital, Angers, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Brest University Hospital, CHRU de la Cavale Blanche, Brest, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Grenoble University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Besançon, France
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- University of Paris, Department of Cardiology, Bichat Hospital—APHP, Paris, France
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- Department of Cardiology, CHU Rouen, FHU REMOD-VHF, Rouen, France
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- Hôpital Cardiologique Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, Pessac, France
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- Aix-Marseille University, University Mediterranean Center of Cardio-Oncology, Unit of Heart Failure and Valvular Heart Diseases, Department of Cardiology, North Hospital, Assistance Publique—Hôpitaux de Marseille, Centre for CardioVascular and Nutrition Research (C2VN), Marseille, France
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- Explorations fonctionnelles cardiovasculaires, Louis Pradel Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
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- Inserm UMR1087, Institut du thorax, Université de Nantes, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Cardiologie, CHU de Rennes, LTSI, Rennes, France
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- Hôpital Cardiologique Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Ambroise Paré Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Centre de référence des cardiomyopathies et des troubles du rythme cardiaque héréditaires ou rares, Université de Versailles-Saint Quentin (UVSQ), Boulogne-Billancourt, France
- INSERM U-1018, CESP, Epidémiologie clinique, UVSQ, Université de Paris Saclay, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Cardiovascular Explorations and Echocardiography—Heart Valve Clinic, CHU Lille, Lille, France
- University of Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1011-EGID, Lille, France
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Parra VM, Fita G, Pomar JL, Rovira I, Berrebi A, Sitges M. Assessment of tricuspid annulus: anatomic and echocardiographic correlation. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2021; 37:2189-2196. [PMID: 34009543 DOI: 10.1007/s10554-021-02188-1] [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: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Tricuspid regurgitation is associated with a poor outcome and its quantification remains a challenge. Tricuspid annulus dilatation is one of the parameters that influences clinical decision-making. The aim of this study was to compare the use of 2D transoesophageal echocardiography with surgical assessment for the measurement of the tricuspid annulus. Sixty-one cardiac patients (median age 64 years) were included in the study. Echocardiographic tricuspid annulus measurements were obtained from four chamber and transgastric short axis views and compared with the surgical measurements of this valve. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of our institution. The tricuspid annulus measurements were obtained from the four chamber and the short axis views in 57 and 49 patients, respectively, while surgical measurement was performed in all 61 patients. Bland-Altman analysis of 49 tricuspid annulus-matched dimensions of the short axis view and surgical values showed a mean bias of 0.223 mm/m2, with limits of agreement of -5.86 to 6.31 mm/m2. Echocardiographic measurements of the tricuspid annulus dimension were accurate (90% sensitivity and 90% specificity for a four chamber view cut-off value ≥ 24.5 mm/m2, and 89% sensitivity and 97% specificity for a short axis view cut-off value ≥ 37.6 mm/m2, P < 0.0001; both cases) for detecting directly assessed annular dilatation by the surgeon in the operative field. Echocardiographic values of tricuspid annulus dimension have a good predictive value to detect surgically assessed annular dilatation and may help identify patients who require surgical tricuspid intervention.
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- Victor M Parra
- Echocardiography Unit, Instituto Nacional del Tórax, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clinic, IDIBAPS (Institut D'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer), University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic, IDIBAPS (Institut D'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer), University of Barcelona, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clinic, IDIBAPS (Institut D'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer), University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic, IDIBAPS (Institut D'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer), University of Barcelona, 08036, Barcelona, Spain.
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Nix C, Zayat R, Ebeling A, Goetzenich A, Chandrasekaran U, Rossaint R, Hatam N, Derwall M. Inhaled nitric oxide preserves ventricular function during resuscitation using a percutaneous mechanical circulatory support device in a porcine cardiac arrest model: an echocardiographic myocardial work analysis. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2021; 21:189. [PMID: 33865330 PMCID: PMC8052698 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-021-01992-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background Resuscitation using a percutaneous mechanical circulatory support device (iCPR) improves survival after cardiac arrest (CA). We hypothesized that the addition of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) during iCPR might prove synergistic, leading to improved myocardial performance due to lowering of right ventricular (RV) afterload, left ventricular (LV) preload, and myocardial energetics. This study aimed to characterize the changes in LV and RV function and global myocardial work indices (GWI) following iCPR, both with and without iNO, using 2-D transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and GWI evaluation as a novel non-invasive measurement. Methods In 10 pigs, iCPR was initiated following electrically-induced CA and 10 min of untreated ventricular fibrillation (VF). Pigs were randomized to either 20 ppm (20 ppm, n = 5) or 0 ppm (0 ppm, n = 5) of iNO in addition to therapeutic hypothermia for 5 h following ROSC. All animals received TEE at five pre-specified time-points and invasive hemodynamic monitoring. Results LV end-diastolic volume (LVEDV) increased significantly in both groups following CA. iCPR alone led to significant LV unloading at 5 h post-ROSC with LVEDV values reaching baseline values in both groups (20 ppm: 68.2 ± 2.7 vs. 70.8 ± 6.1 mL, p = 0.486; 0 ppm: 70.8 ± 1.3 vs. 72.3 ± 4.2 mL, p = 0.813, respectively). LV global longitudinal strain (GLS) increased in both groups following CA. LV-GLS recovered significantly better in the 20 ppm group at 5 h post-ROSC (20 ppm: − 18 ± 3% vs. 0 ppm: − 13 ± 2%, p = 0.025). LV-GWI decreased in both groups after CA with no difference between the groups. Within 0 ppm group, LV-GWI decreased significantly at 5 h post-ROSC compared to baseline (1,125 ± 214 vs. 1,835 ± 305 mmHg%, p = 0.011). RV-GWI was higher in the 20 ppm group at 3 h and 5 h post-ROSC (20 ppm: 189 ± 43 vs. 0 ppm: 108 ± 22 mmHg%, p = 0.049 and 20 ppm: 261 ± 54 vs. 0 ppm: 152 ± 42 mmHg%, p = 0.041). The blood flow calculated by the Impella controller following iCPR initiation correlated well with the pulsed-wave Doppler (PWD) derived pulmonary flow (PWD vs. controller: 1.8 ± 0.2 vs. 1.9 ± 0.2L/min, r = 0.85, p = 0.012). Conclusions iCPR after CA provided sufficient unloading and preservation of the LV systolic function by improving LV-GWI recovery. The addition of iNO to iCPR enabled better preservation of the RV-function as determined by better RV-GWI. Additionally, Impella-derived flow provided an accurate measure of total flow during iCPR. ![]()
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- Christoph Nix
- Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Faculty, RWTH University Hospital Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, 52074, Aachen, Germany.,Abiomed Europe GmbH, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty, RWTH University Hospital Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Faculty, RWTH University Hospital Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Faculty, RWTH University Hospital Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, 52074, Aachen, Germany.,Abiomed Europe GmbH, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Faculty, RWTH University Hospital Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty, RWTH University Hospital Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Faculty, RWTH University Hospital Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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Lott C, Truhlář A, Alfonzo A, Barelli A, González-Salvado V, Hinkelbein J, Nolan JP, Paal P, Perkins GD, Thies KC, Yeung J, Zideman DA, Soar J. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021: Cardiac arrest in special circumstances. Resuscitation 2021; 161:152-219. [PMID: 33773826 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 314] [Impact Index Per Article: 104.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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These European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Cardiac Arrest in Special Circumstances guidelines are based on the 2020 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Science with Treatment Recommendations. This section provides guidelines on the modifications required to basic and advanced life support for the prevention and treatment of cardiac arrest in special circumstances; specifically special causes (hypoxia, trauma, anaphylaxis, sepsis, hypo/hyperkalaemia and other electrolyte disorders, hypothermia, avalanche, hyperthermia and malignant hyperthermia, pulmonary embolism, coronary thrombosis, cardiac tamponade, tension pneumothorax, toxic agents), special settings (operating room, cardiac surgery, catheter laboratory, dialysis unit, dental clinics, transportation (in-flight, cruise ships), sport, drowning, mass casualty incidents), and special patient groups (asthma and COPD, neurological disease, obesity, pregnancy).
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- Carsten Lott
- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Germany.
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- Emergency Medical Services of the Hradec Králové Region, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charles University in Prague, University Hospital Hradec Králové, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Departments of Renal and Internal Medicine, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, Fife, UK
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- Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Catholic University School of Medicine, Teaching and Research Unit, Emergency Territorial Agency ARES 118, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Institute of Health Research of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Biomedical Research Networking Centres on Cardiovascular Disease (CIBER-CV), A Coruña, Spain
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Resuscitation Medicine, University of Warwick, Warwick Medical School, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK; Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospital, Bath, BA1 3NG, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Hospitallers Brothers Hospital, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK; University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, Bethel Medical Centre, OWL University Hospitals, Bielefeld University, Germany
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK; University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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Haberka M, Malczewska M, Pysz P, Kozłowski M, Wojakowski W, Smolka G. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance and transesophageal echocardiography in patients with prosthetic valve paravalvular leaks: towards an accurate quantification and stratification. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson 2021; 23:31. [PMID: 33745455 PMCID: PMC7983376 DOI: 10.1186/s12968-021-00722-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Objective assessment of prosthetic paravalvular leak (PVL) is complex and challenging even in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Our aim was to assess the value of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) in quantifying PVL in aortic (AVR) or mitral valve (MVR) replacement. METHODS Thirty-one patients (62 ± 15.1 years, 63% males) with a preliminary diagnosis of significant PVL (AVR, n-23; MVR, n = 8) were recruited. The TEE PVL grading was based on the semi-quantitative (SQ) TEE according to the VARC II PVL classification (%PVL: mild < 10%; moderate 10%-30%; severe > 30%). Non-contrast CMR studies were acquired at 1.5 T with a quantitative approach (phase-contrast velocity encoded imaging). The CMR PVL severity was classified according to regurgitant fraction (RF: (1) mild ≤ 20%, (2) moderate 21%-39%, or (3) severe ≥ 40%). RESULTS All patients revealed symptoms of heart failure (71%: New York Heart Association [NYHA] II; 91%: N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide [NT-proBNP] > 150 pg/ml) and typical cardiovascular disease risk factors. The SQ-TEE results revealed several categories: (1) mild (n = 5; 16%), (2) moderate (n = 21; 67%), and (3) severe (n = 5; 16%) PVL. However, CMR PVL RF reclassified the severity of PVL: (1) mild to moderate (in 80%), (2) moderate to severe (in 47%), and (3) severe to moderate (in 40%). The receiver operating characteristic analysis showed that SQ-TEE and CMR PVL-vol and -RF predicted the upper tertile of NT-proBNP (> 2000 pg/ml) with the best sensitivity for CMR parameters. CONCLUSION The SQ-TEE showed moderate agreement with CMR and underestimated a considerable number of AVR or MVR-PVL.
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- Maciej Haberka
- Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Silesia, Ziołowa 45/47, 40-635, Katowice, Poland.
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- Department of Cardiology and Structural Heart Diseases, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology and Structural Heart Diseases, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, Long-Term Care Hospital, Jaworze, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology and Structural Heart Diseases, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology and Structural Heart Diseases, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology and Structural Heart Diseases, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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Hayashi H, Itatani K, Akiyama K, Zhao Y, Kurlansky P, DeRoo S, Sanchez J, Ferrari G, Yuzefpolskaya M, Colombo PC, Takeda K, Wu IY, Kainuma A, Takayama H. Influence of aneurysmal aortic root geometry on mechanical stress to the aortic valve leaflet. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging 2021; 22:986-994. [PMID: 33611382 DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jeab006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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AIMS While mechanical stress caused by blood flow, e.g. wall shear stress (WSS), and related parameters, e.g. oscillatory shear index (OSI), are increasingly being recognized as key moderators of various cardiovascular diseases, studies on valves have been limited because of a lack of appropriate imaging modalities. We investigated the influence of aortic root geometry on WSS and OSI on the aortic valve (AV) leaflet. METHODS AND RESULTS We applied our novel approach of intraoperative epi-aortic echocardiogram to measure the haemodynamic parameters of WSS and OSI on the AV leaflet. Thirty-six patients were included, which included those who underwent valve-sparing aortic root replacement (VSARR) with no significant aortic regurgitation (n = 17) and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) with normal AV (n = 19). At baseline, those who underwent VSARR had a higher systolic WSS (0.52 ± 0.12 vs. 0.32 ± 0.08 Pa, respectively, P < 0.001) and a higher OSI (0.37 ± 0.06 vs. 0.29 ± 0.04, respectively, P < 0.001) on the aortic side of the AV leaflet than those who underwent CABG. Multivariate regression analysis revealed that the size of the sinus of Valsalva had a significant association with WSS and OSI. Following VSARR, WSS and OSI values decreased significantly compared with the baseline values (WSS: 0.29 ± 0.12 Pa, P < 0.001; OSI: 0.26 ± 0.09, P < 0.001), and became comparable to the values in those who underwent CABG (WSS, P = 0.42; OSI, P = 0.15). CONCLUSIONS Mechanical stress on the AV gets altered in correlation with the size of the aortic root. An aneurysmal aortic root may expose the leaflet to abnormal fluid dynamics. The VSARR procedure appeared to reduce these abnormalities.
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- Hideyuki Hayashi
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, 707 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajiicho, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yodogawa Christian Hospital, 1 Chome-7-50, Kunijima, Higashiyodogawa Ward, Osaka, 533-0024, Japan
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, 707 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, 707 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, 707 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, 707 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University Medical Center, 707 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, 707 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, 707 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, 707 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, 707 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, 707 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, 707 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032, USA
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Beyrau KE, Finne HA, Wilson SM, Gibson SL, Koelling EE, Hudson AJ. Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography in Management of Acute Type I Aortic Dissection With Malperfusion: A Case Report. Mil Med 2021; 187:e543-e546. [PMID: 33580671 DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usab026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Acute type I aortic dissection is a life-threatening emergency with potentially devastating complications, including end-organ malperfusion. Early detection of malperfusion with intraoperative imaging allows for efficient transition to appropriate interventions. We present a case of a 65-year-old male with acute type I aortic dissection who underwent emergent surgical repair of the aortic root and hemiarch followed by acutely worsening distal malperfusion. The use of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography played a critical role in visualizing diversion of flow to the false lumen, prompting urgent vascular surgery consultation and life-saving thoracic endovascular aortic repair.
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- Kaitlin E Beyrau
- F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20889, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20889, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20889, USA.,Department of Anesthesia, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20889, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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Prol T, Petro J, Jain H, Raja S, Rachofsky E, Koulogiannis KP, Horgan S. Primary Cardiac Sarcoma Involving the Mitral Valve, an Insidious Form of Heart Failure. CASE 2021; 5:56-61. [PMID: 33644515 PMCID: PMC7887519 DOI: 10.1016/j.case.2020.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Multimodality cardiac imaging can assess cardiac sarcomas and guide biopsy. Cardiac MRI differentiates cardiac tumors from thrombus and identifies thrombus tumor. Cardiac sarcoma treatment includes surgical and adjuvant options. Survival rates of cardiac sarcoma are based on tumor location within the heart.
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Carmona García P, Zarragoikoetxea Jauregui I, Mateo E, García Fuster R, Vicente R, Argente Navarro P. Multicentric survey on the use of intraoperative echocardiography in cardiovascular surgery in Spain. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2020; 67:551-555. [PMID: 33162120 DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2020.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is an essential tool in the intraoperative and postoperative period of cardiac surgery with recently wide diffusion. We aimed to know the current situation of TEE in the field of cardiovascular anesthesiology in Spain through a national survey that explores the availability of equipment, indication and use of this technique as well as the training and accreditation of professionals involved. The findings show that in Spain intraoperative TEE is an integral part of cardiovascular procedures today and in most centers it is performed by anesthesiologists highly involved in this type of surgery. Despite the absence of structured training in the curriculum of our specialty, anesthesiologists acquire the skills through specific short-term rotations and a high percentage of them have obtained official accreditation.
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- P Carmona García
- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia, miembro del grupo de trabajo en Ecografía de la Sección de Cuidados Críticos de la SEDAR, coordinadora del grupo de trabajo en Ecocardiografía transesofágica intraoperatoria de la SEDAR, España.
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Consorcio Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Consorcio Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, coordinador del grupo de trabajo en Ecocardiografía transesofágica intraoperatoria de la SECCE, España
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia, España
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia, España
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Popescu (Chair) BA, Stefanidis A, Fox KF, Cosyns B, Delgado V, Di Salvo GD, Donal E, Flachskampf FA, Galderisi M, Lancellotti P, Muraru D, Sade LE, Edvardsen T. Training, competence, and quality improvement in echocardiography: the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging Recommendations: update 2020. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging 2020; 21:1305-1319. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jeaa266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The primary mission of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) is ‘to promote excellence in clinical diagnosis, research, technical development, and education in cardiovascular imaging’. Echocardiography is a key component in the evaluation of patients with known or suspected cardiovascular disease and is essential for the high quality and effective practice of clinical cardiology. The EACVI aims to update the previously published recommendations for training, competence, and quality improvement in echocardiography since these activities are increasingly recognized by patients, physicians, and payers. The purpose of this document is to provide the general requirements for training and competence in echocardiography, to outline the principles of quality evaluation, and to recommend a set of measures for improvement, with the ultimate goal of raising the standards of echocardiographic practice. Moreover, the document aims to provide specific guidance for advanced echo techniques, which have dramatically evolved since the previous publication in 2009.
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- Bogdan A Popescu (Chair)
- Department of Cardiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila” - Euroecolab, Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases “Prof. Dr. C. C. Iliescu”, Sos. Fundeni 258, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Cardiology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Fulham Palace Road, London, UK
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- Department of Cardiology, Centrum voor Hart en vaatziekten (CHVZ), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 101 Laarbeeklaan, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Albinusdreef 2, Leiden 2300RC, The Netherlands
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- Service de Cardiologie Et Maladies Vasculaires Et CIC-IT 1414, CHU Rennes, 35000 Rennes, France
- Université de Rennes 1, LTSI, 35000 Rennes, France
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Clinical Physiology and Cardiology, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Liège Hospital, GIGA Cardiovascular Sciences, CHU Sart Tilman, Liège, Belgium
- Gruppo Villa Maria Care and Research, Maria Cecilia Hospital, Cotignola, Anthea Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Neural and Metabolic Sciences, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, San Luca Hospital, P.le Brescia 201, 20149 Milan, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Via Cadore 48, 20900 Monza, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Başkent University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Center for Cardiological Innovation, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Sognsvannsveien 20, Oslo, Norway
- Institute for Surgical Research, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Sognsvannsveien 20, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Alperi A, Avanzas P, Pascual I, Adeba A, Lorca R, León V, Almendarez M, Cubero-Gallego H, Silva-Conde I, Moris C, Hernandez-Vaquero D. Functional mitral regurgitation: structural modifications with percutaneous valve repair with MitraClip. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2020; 8:958. [PMID: 32953758 PMCID: PMC7475407 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2020.03.45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background Mitral regurgitation (MR) is one of the most prevalent valvular diseases in our society. Transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) with the MitraClip® system is increasingly used for treating this condition. The aim of our study is to analyse morphological mitral valve changes related to the procedure and its correlation with the degree of regurgitation at mid-term follow-up and with the combined endpoint of heart failure and all-cause mortality. Methods A single-centre, prospective and observational study including consecutive patients admitted between October 2015 and October 2019 for TMVR was designed. The mitral valve annulus (MVA) was analyzed using the three-dimensional MVQ QLAB mitral valve quantification software (Philips; Amsterdam, The Netherlands). Clinical data was collected retrospectively. Results Eighty-two MitraClip® were implanted. Control echocardiograms showed a significant decrease in the three measures: annular diameters, perimeter and area. Patients with functional MR had greater left ventricular and mitral annular dimensions and experienced greater reductions in anteroposterior diameter and mitral valve area compared with organic MR patients. The anteroposterior diameter reduction (OR 0.90; 95% CI: 0.82–0.99), as well as posterior leaflet grasping (OR 0.94; 95% CI: 0.89–0.99) were associated with the probability of significant MR recurrence. Posterior leaflet grasping and left ventricle ejection fraction were associated with the combined endpoint of heart failure and any cause death. Conclusions MitraClip® implantation results in secondary changes in the mitral annular morphology. The magnitude of these morphological changes varies depending on the etiology of the mitral valve regurgitation. Posterior leaflet grasping and anteroposterior diameter reduction after clip are factors associated with relevant clinical and echocardiographic endpoints.
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- Alberto Alperi
- Heart Area, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Heart Area, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain.,Departamento de Medicina, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
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- Heart Area, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain.,Functional Biology Department, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
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- Heart Area, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Heart Area, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Heart Area, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Heart Area, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Heart Area, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Heart Area, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Heart Area, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain.,Departamento de Medicina, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
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- Heart Area, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain.,Functional Biology Department, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
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Carmona García P, García Fuster R, Mateo E, Badía Gamarra S, López Cantero M, Gutiérrez Carretero E, Maestre ML, Legname V, Fita G, Vives M, Koller Bernhard T, Sánchez Pérez E, Miralles Bagán J, Italiano S, Darias-Delbey B, Barrio JM, Hortal J, Sáez de Ibarra JI, Hernández A. Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography in cardiovascular surgery. Consensus document from the Spanish Society of Anesthesia and Critical Care (SEDAR) and the Spanish Society of Endovascular and Cardiovascular Surgery (SECCE). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 67:446-480. [PMID: 32948329 DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2020.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Transesophageal echocardiography is a semi-invasive technique that allows an evaluation of cardiac morphology and function in real time and it is a quality standard in cardiovascular surgery. It has become a fundamental tool for both monitoring and diagnosis in the intraoperative period that allows decide the correct surgical planning and pharmacological management. The goal of this document is to answer the questions of when and how the perioperative TEE should be performed in cardiovascular surgery, what are their applications in the intraoperative, who should perform it and how the information should be transmitted. The authors made a systematic review of international guidelines, review articles and clinical trials to answer by consensus to these questions.
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- P Carmona García
- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario la Fe, Valencia, España. Miembro del grupo de trabajo en Ecografía de la Sección de Cuidados Críticos de la SEDAR. Coordinadora del grupo de trabajo en Ecocardiografía, transesofágica intraoperatoria de la SEDAR
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Consorcio Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, España. Coordinador del grupo de trabajo en Ecocardiografía, transesofágica intraoperatoria de la SECCE.
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Consorcio Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Universitario Trías y Pujol, Badalona, España
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario la Fe, Valencia, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital, Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, España
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- Sección Cardiotorácica, Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Sant Pau, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Centro Médico Teknon, Barcelona, España
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- Sección Cardiotorácica, Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación. Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, España
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- EDAIC. PhD. Sección Cardiotorácica, Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Dr Josep Trueta de Girona, España. Representante de España en la EACTA. Co-director del grupo de trabajo en Ecografía de la Sección de Cuidados Críticos de la SEDAR. Representante del subcomité de Educación de EACTA. Co-director grupo EchoSim
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- Sección Cardiotorácica, Servicio de Anestesiología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, España
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- EDAIC. Sección de Cirugía Cardiaca, Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España. Miembro del grupo de trabajo en Ecografía de la Sección de Cuidados Críticos de la SEDAR
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- Sección Cardiotorácica, Servicio Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Sant Pau, Barcelona, España
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- Sección Cardiotorácica, Servicio de Anestesiología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio Anestesiología y Reanimación, Proceso del Paciente, Cardioquirúrgico, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Canarias, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, España
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- Sección Anestesia y Reanimación Cardiovascular, Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital General. Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, España
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- Departamento de Anestesia y Cuidados Intensivos, Grupo Policlínica, Ibiza, España. Miembro del grupo de trabajo en Ecografía de la Sección de Cuidados Críticos, de la SEDAR Representante del subcomité de Educación de EACTA, EDAIC, Codirector grupo EchoSim
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Carmona García P, García Fuster R, Mateo E, Badía Gamarra S, López Cantero M, Gutiérrez Carretero E, Maestre ML, Legname V, Fita G, Vives M, Koller Bernhard T, Sánchez Pérez E, Miralles Bagán J, Italiano S, Darias-Delbey B, Barrio JM, Hortal J, Sáez de Ibarra JI, Hernández A. Ecocardiografía transesofágica intraoperatoria en cirugía cardiovascular. Documento de consenso de la Sociedad Española de Anestesiología y Reanimación (SEDAR) y Sociedad Española de Cirugía Cardiovascular y Endovascular (SECCE). CIRUGIA CARDIOVASCULAR 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.circv.2020.03.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Jone PN. Applications of three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography in congenital heart disease. Echocardiography 2020; 37:1665-1672. [PMID: 32594626 DOI: 10.1111/echo.14780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Three-dimensional echocardiography allows for presurgical planning for congenital heart disease, reduces radiation using fusion imaging in catheter interventions, and provides guidance during catheter interventions and lead placements or extractions. The purpose of this review is to detail applications of three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography in presurgical planning of congenital heart disease, guidance of catheter interventions such as fusion imaging, and guidance in electrophysiology lead extractions or placements.
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- Pei-Ni Jone
- Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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Freitas-Ferraz AB, Bernier M, Vaillancourt R, Ugalde PA, Nicodème F, Paradis JM, Champagne J, O’Hara G, Junquera L, del Val D, Muntané-Carol G, O’Connor K, Beaudoin J, Rodés-Cabau J. Safety of Transesophageal Echocardiography to Guide Structural Cardiac Interventions. J Am Coll Cardiol 2020; 75:3164-3173. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.04.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Freitas-Ferraz AB, Rodés-Cabau J, Junquera Vega L, Beaudoin J, O'Connor K, Turgeon PY, Paradis JM, Ferreira-Neto A, Asmarats L, Champagne J, O'Hara G, Bernier M. Transesophageal echocardiography complications associated with interventional cardiology procedures. Am Heart J 2020; 221:19-28. [PMID: 31896037 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2019.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although there have been several reports documenting complications related with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) manipulation following cardiac surgery, there is a paucity of data regarding the safety of TEE used to guide catheter-based interventions. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, types and risk factors of complications associated with procedures requiring active TEE guidance. METHODS This study included 1249 consecutive patients undergoing either transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), Mitraclip, left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) or paravalvular leak closure (PVLC). Patients were divided into 2 cohorts based on the degree of probe manipulation required to guide the procedure and the risk of developing a TEE-related complication: low-risk (TAVI, n = 1037) and high-risk (Mitraclip, LAAO and PVLC, n = 212). Patients were further analyzed according to the occurrence of major and minor TEE-related complications. RESULTS The overall incidence of TEE-related complications was 0.9% in the TAVI group and 6.1% in the rest of the cohort (P < .001). Patients in the high-risk cohort had also a higher incidence of major-complications (2.8% vs 0.6%, P = .008), and factors associated with an increased risk were being underweight, having a prior history of gastrointestinal bleeding and the use of chronic steroids/immunosuppressive medications. Procedural time under TEE-manipulation was longer in patients exhibiting complications and was an independent predictor of major complications (OR = 1.13, 95% CI 1.01-1.25, for each 10 minutes increments in imaging time). Patients with major complications undergoing Mitraclip had the longest median time under TEE-manipulation (297 minutes) and a risk of developing a major-complication that was 10.64 times higher than the rest of the cohort (95% CI 3.30-34.29, P < .001). CONCLUSION The prevalence of TEE-related complications associated with interventional procedures is higher than previously reported. Undergoing a prolonged procedure, particularly in the setting of Mitraclip, was the main factor linked to TEE-related complications.
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Cimino S, Maestrini V, Cantisani D, Petronilli V, Filomena D, Mancone M, Sardella G, Benedetti G, Fedele F, Agati L. Mid-term repair durability after MitraClip implantation in patients with functional mitral regurgitation. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2020; 20:701-708. [PMID: 31343448 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000000846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to identify variables that are associated with the durability of percutaneous repair of secondary mitral regurgitation at 6-month follow-up. METHODS AND RESULTS Thirty-five consecutive patients with functional mitral regurgitation scheduled for MitraClip implant were enrolled. Left ventricular (LV) volumes and function and mitral valve characteristics were assessed before and immediately after MitraClip implantation using three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography. Five patients with an unsuccessful procedure were excluded. The other patients were subdivided according to repair durability: group 1 with a durable repair (19 patients, 65%) and group 2 with significant mitral regurgitation recurrence (11 patients, 35%). At baseline, group 1 patients had smaller and more elliptical mitral valve annulus (1055 ± 241 vs. 1273 ± 359 mm, P = 0.02 and 125 ± 11 vs. 117 ± 16%, P = 0.02), a smaller left atrial volume (54.1 ± 26 vs. 71.5 ± 20 ml, P = 0.005) and lower systolic pulmonary artery pressure (38 ± 11 vs. 49 ± 12 mmHg, P = 0.03). Baseline LV end systolic volume had a linear correlation with the 3D annulus area (P = 0.048) and an inverse correlation with annulus ellipticity (P = 0.021). Group 1 patients showed an increase in annulus ellipticity after MitraClip (125 ± 17 vs. 141 ± 23%, P = 0.014). CONCLUSION Percutaneous mitral valve repair leads to a significant and stable mitral regurgitation reduction in a large number of patients. Annulus dimensions and remodeling as well as left atrial area and pulmonary hypertension seem to be associated with durability of the procedure.
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Altamirano-Diaz L, Kassay AD, Serajelahi B, McIntyre CW, Filler G, Kharche SR. Arterial Hypertension and Unusual Ascending Aortic Dilatation in a Neonate With Acute Kidney Injury: Mechanistic Computer Modeling. Front Physiol 2019; 10:1391. [PMID: 31780955 PMCID: PMC6856675 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Background Neonatal asphyxia caused kidney injury and severe hypertension in a newborn. An unusually dilatated ascending aorta developed. Dialysis and pharmacological treatment led to partial recovery of the ascending aortic diameters. It was hypothesized that the aortic dilatation may be associated with aortic stiffening, peripheral resistance, and cardiovascular changes. Mathematical modeling was used to better understand the potential causes of the hypertension, and to confirm our clinical treatment within the confines of the model's capabilities. Methods The patient's systolic arterial blood pressure showed hypertension. Echocardiographic exams showed ascending aorta dilatation during hypertension, which partially normalized upon antihypertensive treatment. To explore the underlying mechanisms of the aortic dilatation and hypertension, an existing lumped parameter hemodynamics model was deployed. Hypertension was simulated using realistic literature informed parameter values. It was also simulated using large parameter perturbations to demonstrate effects. Simulations were designed to permit examination of causal mechanisms. The hypertension inducing effects of aortic stiffnesses, vascular resistances, and cardiac hypertrophy on blood flow and pressure were simulated. Sensitivity analysis was used to stratify causes. Results In agreement with our clinical diagnosis, the model showed that an increase of aortic stiffness followed by augmentation of peripheral resistance are the prime causes of realistic hypertension. Increased left ventricular elastance may also cause hypertension. Ascending aortic pressure and flow increased in the simultaneous presence of left ventricle hypertrophy and augmented small vessel resistance, which indicate a plausible condition for ascending aorta dilatation. In case of realistic hypertension, sensitivity analysis showed that the treatment of both the large vessel stiffness and small vessel resistance are more important in comparison to cardiac hypertrophy. Conclusion and Discussion Large vessel stiffness was found to be the prime factor in arterial hypertension, which confirmed the clinical treatment. Treatment of cardiac hypertrophy appears to provide significant benefit but may be secondary to treatment of large vessel stiffness. The quantitative grading of pathophysiological mechanisms provided by the modeling may contribute to treatment recommendations. The model was limited due to a lack of data suitable to permit model identification.
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- Luis Altamirano-Diaz
- Department of Paediatrics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.,Children's Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada.,Paediatric Cardiopulmonary Research Laboratory, LHSC, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.,Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.,Children's Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada.,Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada.,Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Assessing Right Ventricular Function in the Perioperative Setting, Part I: Echo-Based Measurements. Anesthesiol Clin 2019; 37:675-695. [PMID: 31677685 DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2019.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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This article reviews transesophageal echocardiography-based assessment of perioperative right ventricular function and failure, including catheter-based methods, three-dimensional echocardiography, and their combination to make pressure-volume loops. It outlines right ventricular pathophysiology, multiple assessment methods, and their relationship to analogous transthoracic echocardiogram measurements. technologies used and developed for transthoracic or left ventricular assessment show significant limitations when applied to transesophageal assessment of the right ventricle. The article provides an overview of right ventricular assessment modalities that can be used in transesophageal echocardiography. Ultimately, clinicians must know limitations of measurements, synthesize information, and assess it in the clinical context.
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Farinha JM, Parreira L, Marinheiro R, Fonseca M, Mesquita D, Gonçalves S, Miranda C, Silvestre I, Caria R. A lower left atrial appendage peak emptying velocity in the acute phase of cryptogenic stroke predicts atrial fibrillation occurrence during follow-up. Echocardiography 2019; 36:1859-1868. [PMID: 31503373 DOI: 10.1111/echo.14478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Revised: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Silent atrial fibrillation is a frequent etiology of cryptogenic stroke. Spontaneous conversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm results in atrial stunning. OBJECTIVE To evaluate if the presence of a lower left atrial appendage peak emptying velocity (LAAV) after a cryptogenic stroke is associated with the occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF). METHODS We retrospectively selected consecutive patients with an acute ischemic stroke that had a transoesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) performed in the first 30 days of the acute event. Documented AF or potential cardioembolic sources in the TEE were considered exclusion criteria. We assessed the LAAV. During follow-up, we evaluated the occurrence of new-onset AF and the combined endpoint of death or new ischemic stroke. RESULTS We studied 73 consecutive patients, during a mean follow-up period of 54.9 ± 19.3 months. Seven developed AF, and 13 had the combined endpoint. LAAV was independently associated with AF occurrence (HR: 0.93, 95% CI: 0.88-0.99; P = .016). Patients with a LAAV ≤ 46.5 cm/s (AUC: 0.766, 95% CI: 0.579-0.954; P = .021) had a lower survival rate free from AF occurrence (Log-rank, P < .001) and free from the combined endpoint of death or ischemic stroke (Log-rank, P = .010). CONCLUSION A lower LAAV was associated with AF occurrence and the combined endpoint of death or ischemic stroke after an initial episode of cryptogenic stroke. Patients with this finding could eventually benefit from long-term cardiac rhythm monitoring.
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
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Aortic Valve Sclerosis Adds to Prediction of Short-Term Mortality in Patients with Documented Coronary Atherosclerosis. J Clin Med 2019; 8:jcm8081172. [PMID: 31387275 PMCID: PMC6722808 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8081172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Revised: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Aims: Aortic valve sclerosis (AVSc), a non-uniform thickening of leaflets with an unrestricted opening, is characterized by inflammation, lipoprotein deposition, and matrix degradation. In the general population, AVSc predicts long-term cardiovascular mortality (+50%) even after adjustment for vascular risk factors and clinical atherosclerosis. We have hypothesized that AVSc is a risk-multiplier able to predict even short-term mortality. To address this issue, we retrospectively analyzed 90-day mortality of all patients who underwent isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) at Centro Cardiologico Monzino over a ten-year period (2006–2016). Methods: We analyzed 2246 patients and 90-day all-cause mortality was 1.5% (31 deaths). We selected only patients deceased from cardiac causes (n = 29) and compared to alive patients (n = 2215). A cardiologist classified the aortic valve as no-AVSc (n = 1352) or AVSc (n = 892). Cox linear regression and integrated discrimination improvement (IDI) analyses were used to evaluate AVSc in predicting 90-day mortality. Results: AVSc 90-day survival (97.6%) was lower than in no-AVSc (99.4%; p < 0.0001) with a hazard ratio (HR) of 4.0 (95%CI: 1.78, 9.05; p < 0.0001). The HR for AVSc, adjusted for propensity score, was 2.7 (95%CI: 1.17, 6.23; p = 0.02) and IDI statistics confirmed that AVSc significantly adds (p < 0.001) to the identification of high-risk patients than EuroSCORE II alone. Conclusion: Our data supports the hypothesis that a risk stratification strategy based on AVSc, added to ESII, may allow better recognition of patients at high-risk of short-term mortality after isolated surgical myocardial revascularization. Results from this study warrant further confirmation.
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Pracon R, Bangalore S, Dzielinska Z, Konka M, Kepka C, Kruk M, Kaczmarska-Dyrda E, Petryka-Mazurkiewicz J, Bujak S, Solecki M, Pskit A, Dabrowska A, Sieradzki B, Plonski A, Ruzyllo W, Witkowski A, Demkow M. Device Thrombosis After Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Is Related to Patient and Procedural Characteristics but Not to Duration of Postimplantation Dual Antiplatelet Therapy. Circ Cardiovasc Interv 2019; 11:e005997. [PMID: 29463510 DOI: 10.1161/circinterventions.117.005997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Accepted: 12/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Device-related thrombus (DRT) after left atrial appendage occlusion is a worrisome finding with little knowledge about when to expect it and how to prevent it. This study sought to investigate correlates of DRT after left atrial appendage occlusion, its time of diagnosis, and particularly, association with postimplantation dual antiplatelet therapy duration. METHODS AND RESULTS Consecutive patients (n=102) after left atrial appendage occlusion with AMPLATZER Cardiac Plug/Amulet (n=59) or WATCHMAN (n=43) were included in a prospective registry (October 2011-May 2016). Follow-up was done at 1.5, 3 to 6, and 12 months postimplantation. DRT was classified as early (at 1.5 month), late (at 3-6 month), or very late (at 12-month follow-up). Postimplantation dual antiplatelet therapy was recommended for 30 to 180 days and decided independently by attending physicians. Final analysis included 99 patients, 42 (42.4%) females, with median CHA2DS2-VASc of 4.0 (interquartile range [IQR], 3.0-5.0) and median HAS-BLED score of 2.0 (IQR, 1.0-3.0). DRTs were observed in 7 (7.1%) patients: 2 (28.6%) early, 2 (28.6%) late, and 3 (42.9%) very late. When compared with patients without DRT, those with DRT presented more often with a history of prior thromboembolism (5 [71.4%] versus 28 [30.4%]; P=0.04), had lower left ventricular ejection fraction (50.0 [IQR, 35.0-55.0] versus 60.0 [IQR, 55.0-66.0]; P<0.01), and had greater proportion of patients with deep device implantation (6 [85.7%] versus 36 [39.1%]; P=0.04) and with larger devices implanted (30.0 mm [IQR, 27.0-33.0] versus 25.0 mm [IQR, 24.0-28.0]; P<0.01). Postimplantation dual antiplatelet therapy duration was not different between the 2 groups (12.4 weeks [IQR, 6.0-49.7] with DRT versus 13.0 weeks [IQR, 7.3-26.0] without DRT; P=0.77). CONCLUSIONS In this real-world series, DRT was observed early, late, and very late after left atrial appendage occlusion. It was related to patient and procedural characteristics but not to postimplantation dual antiplatelet therapy duration.
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- Radoslaw Pracon
- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.).
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- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.)
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- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.)
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- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.)
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- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.)
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- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.)
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- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.)
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- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.)
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- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.)
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- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.)
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- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.)
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- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.)
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- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.)
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- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.)
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- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.)
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- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.)
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- From the Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department (R.P., Z.D., C.K., M.K., E.K.-D., J.P.-M., S.B., M.S., A.P., A.D., B.S., A.P., M.D.), Congenital Heart Diseases Department (M.K.), and Interventional Cardiology and Angiology Department (A.W.), Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (S.B.); and Coronary and Structural Heart Diseases Department, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland (W.R.)
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Evangelista A, Maldonado G, Gruosso D, Gutiérrez L, Granato C, Villalva N, Galian L, González-Alujas T, Teixido G, Rodríguez-Palomares J. The current role of echocardiography in acute aortic syndrome. Echo Res Pract 2019; 6:R53-R63. [PMID: 30921764 PMCID: PMC6454227 DOI: 10.1530/erp-18-0058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
Abstract
Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) comprises a range of interrelated conditions caused by disruption of the medial layer of the aortic wall, including aortic dissection, intramural haematoma and penetrating aortic ulcer. Since mortality from AAS is high, a prompt and accurate diagnosis using imaging techniques is paramount. Both transthoracic (TTE) and transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) are useful in the diagnosis of AAS. TTE should be the first imaging technique to evaluate patients with thoracic pain in the emergency room. Should AAS be suspected, contrast administration is recommended when images are not definitive. TEE allows high-quality images in thoracic aorta. The main drawback of this technique is that it is semi-invasive and the presence of a blind area that limits visualisation of the distal ascending aorta near. TEE identifies the location and size of the entry tear, secondary communications, true lumen compression and the dynamic flow pattern of false lumen. Although computed tomography (CT) is the most used imaging technique in the diagnosis of AAS, echocardiography offers complementary information relevant for its management. The best imaging strategy for appropriately diagnosing and assessing AAS is to combine CT, mainly ECG-gated contrast-enhanced CT, and TTE. Currently, TEE tends to be carried out in the operating theatre immediately before surgical or endovascular therapy and in monitoring their results. The aims of this review are to establish the current role of echocardiography in the diagnosis and management of AAS based on its advantages and limitations.
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- Arturo Evangelista
- Cardiovascular Imaging Department, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, CIBER-CV, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Imaging Department, Instituto del Corazon, Quironsalud Teknon, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Imaging Department, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, CIBER-CV, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Imaging Department, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, CIBER-CV, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Imaging Department, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, CIBER-CV, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Imaging Department, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, CIBER-CV, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Imaging Department, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, CIBER-CV, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Imaging Department, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, CIBER-CV, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Imaging Department, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, CIBER-CV, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Imaging Department, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, CIBER-CV, Barcelona, Spain
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