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Russo V, Capolongo A, Bottino R, Carbone A, Palladino A, Liccardo B, Nigro G, Marchel M, Golino P, D’Andrea A. Echocardiographic Features of Cardiac Involvement in Myotonic Dystrophy 1: Prevalence and Prognostic Value. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12051947. [PMID: 36902735 PMCID: PMC10004242 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12051947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common muscular dystrophy in adults. Cardiac involvement is reported in 80% of cases and includes conduction disturbances, arrhythmias, subclinical diastolic and systolic dysfunction in the early stage of the disease; in contrast, severe ventricular systolic dysfunction occurs in the late stage of the disease. Echocardiography is recommended at the time of diagnosis with periodic revaluation in DM1 patients, regardless of the presence or absence of symptoms. Data regarding the echocardiographic findings in DM1 patients are few and conflicting. This narrative review aimed to describe the echocardiographic features of DM1 patients and their prognostic role as predictors of cardiac arrhythmias and sudden death.
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- Vincenzo Russo
- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medical Translational Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Monaldi Hospital, 80121 Naples, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0817062815
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medical Translational Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Monaldi Hospital, 80121 Naples, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medical Translational Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Monaldi Hospital, 80121 Naples, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medical Translational Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Monaldi Hospital, 80121 Naples, Italy
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- Cardiomyology and Genetic Section, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medical Translational Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Monaldi Hospital, 80121 Naples, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medical Translational Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Monaldi Hospital, 80121 Naples, Italy
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- 1st Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medical Translational Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Monaldi Hospital, 80121 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Umberto I Hospital, 84014 Nocera Inferiore, Italy
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Tongprasert F, Luewan S, Srisupundit K, Tongsong T. Fetal Atrial Flutter Associated with Atrial Septal Aneurysm. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12071722. [PMID: 35885626 PMCID: PMC9319402 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12071722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective: To provide evidence that fetal atrial flutter (AF) caused by atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) can be completely cured by delivery. Methods: Cases series of three fetuses with ASA complicated by AF in late gestation, including hydrops fetalis in one case, were collected and completely followed up. Results: AF in all cases completely disappeared shortly after birth. New insights gained from this study are as follows: (1) PACs or bigeminy associated with ASA can progressively change to AF. (2) AF associated with ASA can cause hydrops fetalis and intrauterine treatment is needed; however, delivery is the definitive treatment. (3) AF associated with ASA completely resolves after birth. This is probably associated with changes in the circulation after birth, with no more blood flow crossing the foramen ovale and no turbulent flow in the ASA with reversal to hit the right atrial wall, activating ectopic pacemakers. Conclusions: This report may have clinical impact because it provides evidence that (1) in case of AF associated with ASA, the prognosis is much better than other causes and delivery should be strongly considered. (2) Fetuses diagnosed with AF should always be checked for the presence of ASA. (3) PAC/bigeminy related to ASA, different from isolated PAC, needs close follow-up for the development of SVT and AF. (4) Fetuses remote from term can benefit from intrauterine treatment to avoid hydrops fetalis, and to prolong gestation for maturity, early delivery is recommended once lung maturity is confirmed.
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Sun H, Zhou C, Xu L, Xu T. A meta-analysis of the association of atrial septal abnormalities and atrial vulnerability. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27165. [PMID: 34477173 PMCID: PMC8416013 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027165] [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: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The mechanism of cryptogenic stroke (CS) in patients with atrial septal abnormalities remains unclear, and the increased incidence of atrial vulnerability may be one of the reasons. We performed this meta-analysis to clarify the association between atrial septal abnormalities and atrial vulnerability, and to provide evidence-based basis for the prevention and mechanism of CS. METHODS We systematically searched for studies on the association between atrial septal abnormalities and atrial vulnerability, and pooled available data on types of atrial septal abnormalities, types of atrial vulnerability, and methods of atrial vulnerability detection. The primary endpoints were the occurrence of atrial arrhythmias or P wave abnormalities. Random-effects models were used to calculate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). RESULTS Twelve case-control studies were eligible. Compared with the control group, patients with atrial septal abnormalities had a higher risk of atrial vulnerability (OR: 1.93; 95% CI: 1.13-3.30, P = .02). Data based on stroke patients showed that the group with atrial septal abnormalities had a higher risk of atrial vulnerability than the control group (OR: 2.00; 95% CI: 1.13-3.53, P = .02). However, there was no significant difference in the incidence of atrial vulnerability between the 2 groups of nonstroke patients. Subgroup analysis showed that although atrial septal abnormality increased the risk of atrial vulnerability in the subgroup of atrial septal aneurysm (OR: 1.68; 95% CI: 0.47-5.95, P = .42), the subgroup of atrial fibrillation (AF)/atrial fluster (OR: 1.81; 95% CI: 0.94-3.46, P = .07) and the subgroup of subcutaneous recording system (OR: 1.33; 95% CI: 0.68-2.61, P = .41), the difference was not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS Atrial septal abnormalities can increase the risk of atrial vulnerability, and atrial arrhythmia caused by atrial septal abnormalities may be one of the mechanisms of CS.
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Bozkaya VÖ, Oskovi-Kaplan ZA, Engin-Ustun Y. Atrial septal aneurysm in pregnancy: echocardiography and obstetric outcomes. J Perinat Med 2020; 48:/j/jpme.ahead-of-print/jpm-2019-0351/jpm-2019-0351.xml. [PMID: 32134736 DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2019-0351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) is an uncommon cardiac anomaly that increases maternal morbidity during pregnancy. ASA is related to atrial arrhythmia thromboembolism and it may accompany congenital anomalies such as an atrial septal defect (ASD) or patent foramen ovale (PFO). There are no studies examining pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women with ASA. We aimed to investigate the cardiologic parameters and obstetric outcomes of pregnant women diagnosed with ASA. Methods This prospective cohort study analyzed 45 pregnant women diagnosed with ASA, who continued their follow-ups in an obstetric tertiary care center. Results A total of 45 pregnant women were recruited; seven pregnancies ended before the 20th gestational week (six spontaneous abortion, one fetal anomaly), 38 women gave birth. In total, there were 32 term births (≥37 weeks), six preterm births (<37 weeks), two extremely preterm births <28 weeks). Among 38 babies delivered, several obstetrical complications such as oligohydramnios, spontaneous preterm labor, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), preeclampsia and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) developed in 16 patients, while 22 women ended with term pregnancy without any complications. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) developed in one patient. Conclusion ASA may have an increased risk for cardiac complications during pregnancy and may also be associated with poor pregnancy outcomes. Increased attention to these entities with more studies is needed in order to determine a potential risk for pregnant women.
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- Veciha Özlem Bozkaya
- Department of Cardiology, Keçiören Training and Research Hospital, Kavacık Subayevleri mah. Fethibey sok. No:49/8 06135 Kecioren, Ankara, Turkey
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- Obstetry and Gynecology, Etlik Zubeyde Hanim Women's Health Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death in Beta-Thalassemia Major Patients: Noninvasive Diagnostic Tools and Early Markers. Cardiol Res Pract 2019; 2019:9319832. [PMID: 31885907 PMCID: PMC6914907 DOI: 10.1155/2019/9319832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Revised: 03/03/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Beta-thalassemias are a group of inherited, autosomal recessive diseases, characterized by reduced or absent synthesis of beta-globin chains of the hemoglobin tetramer, resulting in variable phenotypes, ranging from clinically asymptomatic individuals to severe anemia. Three main forms have been described: heterozygotes, homozygotes β+, and homozygotes β°. Beta-thalassemia major (β-TM), the most serious form, is characterized by an absent synthesis of globin chains that are essential for hemoglobin formation, causing chronic hemolytic anemia. Cardiac complications represent a leading cause of mortality in β-TM patients, although an important and progressive increase of life expectancy has been demonstrated after the introduction of chelating therapies. Iron overload is the primary factor of cardiac damage resulting in thalassemic cardiomyopathy, in which diastolic dysfunction usually happens before systolic impairment and overt heart failure (HF). Although iron-induced cardiomyopathy is slowly progressive and it usually takes several decades for clinical and laboratory features of cardiac dysfunction to manifest, arrhythmias or sudden death may be present without signs of cardiac disease and only if myocardial siderosis is present. Careful analysis of electrocardiograms and other diagnostic tools may help in early identification of high-risk β-TM patients for arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.
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Objective. This study aimed to assess the association of atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) with cardiac arrhythmias by comparing patients with ASA with a control group with non-ASA, matched for age and gender. Methods. 641 patients with ASA who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were enrolled into the study. The control group consisted of 641 patients without ASA. Patients underwent physical, electrocardiographic and transthoracic echocardiographic examinations. Additional examinations such as transesophageal echocardiography, 24-h rhythm Holter monitoring, and electrophysiological study were performed when clinically needed. Results. There were no differences between the groups in respect to baseline demographic, clinical parameters and echocardiographic parameters except ischemic stroke and smoking status. Percentages of patients suffering from atrial premature complex (APC), ventricular premature complex (VPC), supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) were higher in ASA patients compared to non-ASA patients. In addition, these parameters were independently associated with the presence of ASA in logistic regression analysis. Conclusions. Certain types of arrhythmias such as APC, VPC, SVT and paroxysmal AF have been shown to be independently associated with the presence of ASA.
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- Ertan Yetkin
- Department of Cardiology, Istinye University Liv Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Zhou Y, Chen J, Hu B, Cao S, Zhou Q, Guo R. The predictive value of intra-left atrial mechanical delay for 1-year recurrence of atrial fibrillation after catheter ablation: A clinical follow-up study using dual Doppler echocardiography. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND : JCU 2018; 46:519-526. [PMID: 30229917 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.22629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 06/17/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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PURPOSE The availability of dual Doppler echocardiography (DDE), which facilitates the simultaneous recording of Doppler waveforms at two different sites, has enhanced ability to assess single-beat atrial mechanical delay. We sought to investigate the predictive value of intra-left atrial mechanical delay for atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) with DDE. METHODS Eighty-six patients with paroxysmal AF scheduled to undergo RFCA were prospectively enrolled. Intra-atrial and interatrial mechanical delays were evaluated by DDE and traditional tissue Doppler imaging (tTDI), respectively. The time of whole analysis process with each method was recorded. After RFCA, patients were followed for 1 year. RESULTS Thirty (34.88%) patients had AF recurrence, and 56 (65.12%) patients maintained sinus rhythm. Cut-off values of 39.38 ms for intra-left atrial mechanical delay obtained by DDE and 32.70 ms by tTDI predicted AF recurrence. Areas under curves were comparable in receiver operator characteristic analysis (P > .05). The whole analysis time of DDE was less than tTDI. Parameters obtained by DDE had better reproducibility. CONCLUSION Intra-left atrial mechanical delay best predicted 1-year AF recurrence after RFCA. Compared with tTDI, DDE can noninvasively assess single-beat atrial mechanical delay with high predictive power, less analysis time, and better reproducibility.
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- Yanxiang Zhou
- Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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Gunes H, Sokmen A, Kaya H, Gungor O, Kerkutluoglu M, Guzel FB, Sokmen G. Evaluation of Atrial Electromechanical Delay to Predict Atrial Fibrillation in Hemodialysis Patients. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 54:medicina54040058. [PMID: 30344289 PMCID: PMC6174336 DOI: 10.3390/medicina54040058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Revised: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 08/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and objective: Prevalence of atrial fibrillation is higher in hemodialysis patients as compared to the general population. Atrial electromechanical delay is known as a significant predictor of atrial fibrillation. In this study, we aimed to reveal the relationship between atrial electromechanical delay and attacks of atrial fibrillation. Materials and methods: The study included 77 hemodialysis patients over 18 years of age giving written consent to participate in the study. The patients were divided into two groups based on the results of 24-h Holter Electrocardiogram (Holter ECG) as the ones having attacks of atrial fibrillation and the others without any attack of atrial fibrillation. Standard echocardiographic measurements were taken from all patients. Additionally, atrial conduction times were measured by tissue Doppler technique and atrial electromechanical delays were calculated. Results: Intra- and interatrial electromechanical delay were found as significantly lengthened in the group of patients with attacks of atrial fibrillation (p = 0.03 and p < 0.001 respectively). The optimal cut-off time for interatrial electromechanical delay to predict atrial fibrillation was >21 ms with a specificity of 79.3% and a sensitivity of 73.7% (area under the curve 0.820; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.716⁻0.898). In the multivariate logistic regression model, interatrial electromechanical delay (odds ratio = 1.230; 95% CI, 1.104⁻1.370; p < 0.001) and hypertension (odds ratio = 4.525; 95% CI, 1.042⁻19.651; p = 0.044) were also associated with atrial fibrillation after adjustment for variables found to be statistically significant in univariate analysis and correlated with interatrial electromechanical delay. Conclusions: Interatrial electromechanical delay is independently related with the attacks of atrial fibrillation detected on Holter ECG records in hemodialysis patients.
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- Hakan Gunes
- Department of Cardiology, Sutcu Imam University, 46040 Kahramanmaras, Turkey.
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- Department of Cardiology, Sutcu Imam University, 46040 Kahramanmaras, Turkey.
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- Department of Cardiology, Cumhuriyet University, 58140 Sivas, Turkey.
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- Department of Nephrology, Sutcu Imam University, 46040 Kahramanmaras, Turkey.
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- Department of Cardiology, Sutcu Imam University, 46040 Kahramanmaras, Turkey.
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- Department of Nephrology, Sutcu Imam University, 46040 Kahramanmaras, Turkey.
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- Department of Cardiology, Sutcu Imam University, 46040 Kahramanmaras, Turkey.
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Russo V, Papa AA, Nigro G. The role of P-wave dispersion in dystrophic and thalassemic cardiomyopathy. JRSM Cardiovasc Dis 2018; 6:2048004016663011. [PMID: 29844900 PMCID: PMC5965703 DOI: 10.1177/2048004016663011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Vincenzo Russo
- Chair of Cardiology, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" - Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" - Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" - Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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Bachmann bundle pacing reduces atrial electromechanical delay in type 1 myotonic dystrophy patients. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2018; 51:229-236. [PMID: 29488106 DOI: 10.1007/s10840-018-0331-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2017] [Accepted: 02/06/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Shingu Y, Yokota T, Takada S, Niwano H, Ooka T, Katoh H, Tachibana T, Kubota S, Matsui Y. Decreased gene expression of fatty acid binding protein 3 in the atrium of patients with new onset of atrial fibrillation in cardiac perioperative phase. J Cardiol 2017; 71:65-70. [PMID: 28807550 DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2017.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2017] [Revised: 07/06/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) frequently occurs after cardiac surgery. However, the mechanisms of POAF have not been fully elucidated. We aimed to examine whether pre-operative atrial gene expression related to cardiac metabolism is changed in patients with POAF. METHODS Right atrial tissue was obtained during surgery from 38 patients who underwent cardiac surgery from 2013 to 2015. Atrial expression levels were determined by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction for the following genes: glucose transporter type 4, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α, fatty acid translocase, carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1B, and fatty acid binding protein 3 (FABP3). To investigate fatty acid β-oxidation and tricarboxylic acid cycle capacities in the mitochondria, β-hydroxyacyl CoA dehydrogenase and citrate synthase activity levels were spectrophotometrically determined. RESULTS POAF within 7 days after surgery was observed in 18 (47%) patients. POAF patients were significantly older, had a larger left atrial diameter, and had reduced expression of FABP3, a fatty acids transport gene in the cytosol, compared to those in the non-POAF group. Reduced FABP3 expression predicted POAF independent of age and atrial size. In contrast, fatty acid β-oxidation enzymatic activity was comparable between the groups. CONCLUSIONS FABP3 gene expression in the atrium was reduced in patients with POAF. These findings suggest a potential link between altered fatty acid transport in the atrium and increased AF onset after cardiac surgery.
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- Yasushige Shingu
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Emergency and Critical Care Center, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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Russo V, Papa AA, Rago A, Nigro G. Atrial fibrillation in beta thalassemia major: how to perform effective screening and early detection. Hematology 2017; 22:368-369. [PMID: 28084158 DOI: 10.1080/10245332.2016.1277648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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- Vincenzo Russo
- Chair of Cardiology, Second University of Naples – Monaldi Hospital, P.zzale E. Ruggeri, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology, Second University of Naples – Monaldi Hospital, P.zzale E. Ruggeri, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology, Second University of Naples – Monaldi Hospital, P.zzale E. Ruggeri, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology, Second University of Naples – Monaldi Hospital, P.zzale E. Ruggeri, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Rago A, Russo V, Papa AA, Ciardiello C, Pannone B, Mayer MC, Cimmino G, Nigro G. The role of the atrial electromechanical delay in predicting atrial fibrillation in beta-thalassemia major patients. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2016; 48:147-157. [PMID: 27878421 DOI: 10.1007/s10840-016-0201-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Paroxysmal atrial tachyarrhythmias frequently occur in beta-thalassemia major (β-TM) patients. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the atrial electromechanical delay (AEMD) in a large β-TM population with normal cardiac function and its relationship to atrial fibrillation (AF) onset. METHODS Eighty β-TM patients (44 men, 36 women), with a mean age of 36.2 ± 11.1 years, and 80 healthy subjects used as controls, matched for age and gender, were studied for the occurrence of AF during a 5-year follow-up, through 30-day external loop recorder (ELR) monitoring performed every 6 months. Intra-AEMD and inter-AEMD of both atria were measured through tissue Doppler echocardiography. P-wave dispersion (PD) was carefully measured using 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). RESULTS Compared to the healthy control group, the β-TM patients showed a statistically significant increase in inter-AEMD, intra-left AEMD, maximum P-wave duration, and PD. Dividing the β-TM group into two subgroups (patients with or without AF), the inter-AEMD, intra-left AEMD, maximum P-wave duration, and PD were significantly higher in the subgroup with AF compared to the subgroup without AF. There were significant good correlations of intra-left AEMD and inter-AEMD with PD. A cut-off value of 40.1 ms for intra-left AEMD had a sensitivity of 76.2% and a specificity of 97.5% in identifying β-TM patients with AF risk. A cut-off value of 44.8 ms for inter-AEMD had a sensitivity of 81.2% and a specificity of 98.7% in identifying this category of patients. CONCLUSIONS Our results showed that the echocardiographic atrial electromechanical delay indices (intra-left and inter-AEMD) and the PD were significantly increased in β-TM subjects with normal cardiac function. PD and AEMD represent non-invasive, inexpensive, useful, and simple parameters to assess the AF risk in β-TM patients.
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- Anna Rago
- Chair of Cardiology, Second University of Naples - Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy.
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- Chair of Cardiology, Second University of Naples - Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology, Second University of Naples - Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Cardarelli Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology, Second University of Naples - Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology, Second University of Naples - Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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Russo V, Di Meo F, Rago A, Mosella M, Molino A, Russo MG, Nigro G. Impact of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy on Atrial Electromechanical Delay in Obesity-Hypoventilation Syndrome Patients. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2015; 27:327-34. [PMID: 26552735 DOI: 10.1111/jce.12879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2015] [Revised: 10/05/2015] [Accepted: 10/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is defined as daytime hypercapnia and hypoxemia in obese patients with sleep-disordered breathing. We evaluated the electrocardiographic P-wave duration and dispersion (PD) and echocardiographic noninvasive indicators of atrial conduction heterogeneity in OHS patients and the impact of CPAP on atrial conduction and atrial fibrillation incidence. METHODS AND RESULTS We enrolled 50 OHS patients and 50 sex- and age-matched obese subjects as control. Study population underwent cardiologic evaluation and polysomnography before enrollment, at 1- and 6-month follow-ups after CPAP therapy. The OHS group showed a significant increase in inter-atrial (35.2 ± 8 milliseconds vs. 20.1 ± 2.7 milliseconds, P < 0.0001), intra-left (30.5 ± 7.2 milliseconds vs. 16.5 ± 2 milliseconds, P < 0.0001), and intra-right atrial electromechanical delays (AEMD)(24.8 ± 10 milliseconds vs. 15 ± 2.6 milliseconds, P < 0.0001) as well as in Pmax (130 ± 7.4 milliseconds vs. 97 ± 7.2 milliseconds, P = 0.002) and PD (56.5 ± 8.5 milliseconds vs. 31 ± 7.2 milliseconds, P = 0.002) compared to the control group. Significant improvement was noted after 6 months of CPAP therapy in inter-atrial (35.2 ± 8 milliseconds vs. 24.5 ± 6.3 milliseconds, P < 0.0001), intra-left (30.5 ± 7.2 milliseconds vs. 20.6 ± 5 milliseconds, P = 0.003), and intra-right AEMD (24.8 ± 10 milliseconds vs. 17 ± 7.5 milliseconds, P < 0.0001), as well as in Pmax (130 ± 7.4 milliseconds vs. 95 ± 10 milliseconds, P < 0.0001) and in PD (56.5 ± 8.5 milliseconds vs. 32.5 ± 6 milliseconds, P < 0.0001) in the OHS group. External loop recorder monitoring detected paroxysmal AF in 19 OHS patients (38%) with significant reduction in paroxysmal AF episodes (12 ± 6 vs. 47 ± 12, P < 0.0001) after 6-month CPAP therapy. CONCLUSION Our findings showed a significant increase of electrocardiographic and echocardiographic indexes of atrial conduction heterogeneity in OHS patients. The CPAP therapy, having a positive impact on atrial conduction time, seems to reduce AF incidence in OHS patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Vincenzo Russo
- Chair of Cardiology, Second University of Naples, AORN dei Colli-Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology, Second University of Naples, AORN dei Colli-Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology, Second University of Naples, AORN dei Colli-Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pneumology, Department of Respiratory Diseases, University of Naples Federico II, AORN dei Colli-Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pneumology, Department of Respiratory Diseases, University of Naples Federico II, AORN dei Colli-Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology, Second University of Naples, AORN dei Colli-Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology, Second University of Naples, AORN dei Colli-Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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Maybrook RJ, Afzal MR, Parashar S, Deibert B, Chivington M, Walker JY, Dawn B, Parashara D. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Cardiac Pseudotumors: Echocardiographic Evaluation and Review of the Literature. Echocardiography 2015; 33:117-32. [DOI: 10.1111/echo.13089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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- Ryan J. Maybrook
- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases; University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City Kansas
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- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases; University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City Kansas
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- University of Kansas School of Medicine; Kansas City Kansas
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- University of Kansas School of Medicine; Kansas City Kansas
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- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases; University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City Kansas
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- Division of Cardiology; VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System; Leavenworth Kansas
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- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases; University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City Kansas
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- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases; University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City Kansas
- Division of Cardiology; Kansas City VA Medical Center; Kansas City Missouri
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RUSSO VINCENZO, RAGO ANNA, CIARDIELLO CARMINE, RUSSO MARIAGIOVANNA, CALABRÒ PAOLO, POLITANO LUISA, NIGRO GERARDO. The Role of the Atrial Electromechanical Delay in Predicting Atrial Fibrillation in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 Patients. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2015; 27:65-72. [PMID: 26331589 DOI: 10.1111/jce.12821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2015] [Revised: 08/10/2015] [Accepted: 08/26/2015] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- VINCENZO RUSSO
- Chair of Cardiology; Second University of Naples - Monaldi Hospital; Naples Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology; Second University of Naples - Monaldi Hospital; Naples Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology; Second University of Naples - Monaldi Hospital; Naples Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology; Second University of Naples - Monaldi Hospital; Naples Italy
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- Cardiomyology and Medical Genetics; Second University of Naples; Naples Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology; Second University of Naples - Monaldi Hospital; Naples Italy
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