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Liu Z, Huang W. Effect of stress-induced hyperglycemia on long-term mortality in non-diabetic patients with acute type A aortic dissection: a retrospective analysis. SCAND CARDIOVASC J 2024; 58:2373099. [PMID: 38949610 DOI: 10.1080/14017431.2024.2373099] [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: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Acute Type A Aortic Dissection (AAAD) is one of the most life-threatening diseases, often associated with transient hyperglycemia induced by acute physiological stress. The impact of stress-induced hyperglycemia on the prognosis of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction has been reported. However, the relationship between stress-induced hyperglycemia and the prognosis of AAAD patients remains uncertain. METHODS The clinical data of 456 patients with acute type A aortic dissection were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were divided into two groups based on their admission blood glucose. Cox model regression analysis was performed to assess the relationship between stress-induced hyperglycemia and the 30-day and 1-year mortality rates of these patients. RESULTS Among the 456 patients, 149 cases (32.7%) had AAAD combined with stress-induced hyperglycemia (SIH). The results of the multifactor regression analysis of the Cox model indicated that hyperglycemia (RR = 1.505, 95% CI: 1.046-2.165, p = 0.028), aortic coarctation involving renal arteries (RR = 3.330, 95% CI: 2.237-4.957, p < 0.001), aortic coarctation involving superior mesenteric arteries (RR = 1.611, 95% CI: 1.056-2.455, p = 0.027), and aortic coarctation involving iliac arteries (RR = 2.034, 95% CI: 1.364-3.035, p = 0.001) were independent influences on 1-year postoperative mortality in AAAD patients. CONCLUSION The current findings indicate that stress-induced hyperglycemia measured on admission is strongly associated with 1-year mortality in patients with AAAD. Furthermore, stress-induced hyperglycemia may be related to the severity of the condition in patients with AAAD.
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- Zhang Liu
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital Affiliated Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Medical College of Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital Affiliated Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Lorenz V, Muzzi L, Neri E. Diabetes is not a negative prognostic factor for 30-days mortality after surgery for acute type A aortic dissection. Cardiovasc Endocrinol Metab 2024; 13:e0306. [PMID: 38903248 PMCID: PMC11188906 DOI: 10.1097/xce.0000000000000306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Background The correlation between diabetes and aortic dissection is not fully understood yet, although in literature many studies have suggested that there may be an association between the two conditions. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether diabetes represents a short- and long-term risk factor for mortality from type A acute aortic dissection. Materials and methods A total of 340 patients with the diagnosis of type A acute aortic dissection underwent aortic surgery between January 2002 and March 2023. The sample was divided into 2 cohorts according to the presence of diabetes (n = 34) or not (n = 306). Results The mean age was 66 (±12.4) years and 60.9% were male. The primary endpoint was 30-day mortality. Hospital mortality was 12 (35.3%) for the diabetes group and 70 (22.9%) for nondiabetes group (P = 0.098). Overall survival at 10 years was 48.3% [95% confidence interval (CI): 41.6-54.7%], while the 10-year survival for people with diabetes was 29.5% (95% CI: 13.2-47.9%) and for nondiabetes group 50.6% (95% CI: 43.4-57.3%) (Log-rank, P = 0.024). Conclusion Diabetes was not found to be a risk factor associated with 30-day mortality in patients undergoing surgery for type A acute aortic dissection. It was a risk factor for long-term survival, but this may be related to diabetes complications.
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- Veronica Lorenz
- Cardiac Surgery - Aortic Unit, University of Study of Siena, Siena Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery - Aortic Unit, University of Study of Siena, Siena Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery - Aortic Unit, University of Study of Siena, Siena Italy
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Briggs B, Cline D. Diagnosing aortic dissection: A review of this elusive, lethal diagnosis. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open 2024; 5:e13225. [PMID: 38983974 PMCID: PMC11231041 DOI: 10.1002/emp2.13225] [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: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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Aortic dissection (AD) remains a difficult diagnosis in the emergency setting. Despite its rare occurrence, it is a life-threatening pathology that, if missed, is typically fatal. Previous studies have documented minimal improvement in timely and accurate diagnoses despite the advancement of computed tomography. Previous literature has highlighted aortic dissections as a major cause of serious misdiagnosis-related harm. The aim of this article is to review the available literature on AD, discussing the diversity in presentations and the prevalence of historical and exam features to better aid in the diagnosis of AD. AD remains a difficult diagnosis, even with the widespread prevalence of computed tomography angiography usage. No single feature of the history or physical examination is enough to raise suspicion. The diagnosis should be strongly considered in any patient with chest pain that is severe and unexplained by other findings or testing. Those who do not present with acute pain are often complicated by neurologic deficits, hypotension, or syncope. These patients suffer from a change in mental status limiting their ability to participate in the history and physical examination and have a higher rate of complications and mortality. An educated understanding of the atypical presentations of aortic dissection helps the clinician to realistically rank it on the differential diagnosis, culminating in judicious use of definitive imaging.
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- Blake Briggs
- Division of Emergency MedicineDepartment of SurgeryUniversity of Tennessee Graduate School of MedicineKnoxvilleTennesseeUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineWake Forest University School of MedicineWinston‐SalemNorth CarolinaUSA
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Wang X, Ma J, Li C, Yang F, Wang L, Du Z, Li H, Zhu J, Zhang H, Hou X. Does Higher Temperature during Moderate Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest Increase the Risk of Paraplegia in Acute DeBakey I Aortic Dissection Patients? Can J Cardiol 2024:S0828-282X(24)00520-8. [PMID: 38981559 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2024.06.027] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To assess the safety of high-moderate (24.1-28.0°C) and low-moderate (20.1-24.0°C) systemic hypothermia (MHCA) during circulatory arrest in patients with acute DeBakey I aortic dissection (DeBakey I AAD), particularly concerning spinal cord protection. METHODS Between 2009 and 2020, 1759 patients with DeBakey I AAD who underwent frozen elephant trunk and total arch replacement surgery at a tertiary center were divided into preoperative malperfusion (viscera, spinal cord, or lower extremities) and non-malperfusion subgroups. The baseline differences were balanced using propensity score matching. Prognoses were compared between those who were subjected to high-MHCA (nasopharyngeal temperature, 24.1-28.0°C) and low-MHCA (20.1-24.0°C). RESULTS In the non-malperfusion subgroup (n=1389), 469 pairs of matched patients showed lower in-hospital mortality and incidence of acute kidney injury in the high-MHCA group than in the low-MHCA group (in-hospital mortality, 7.0% vs. 10.2%, P=0.01; acute kidney injury, 57.1% vs. 64.6%, P<0.01). The duration of mechanical ventilation was shorter in the high-MHCA group than that in the low-MHCA group (P=0.03). No significant difference in the incidence of paraplegia was observed between the two groups. In the malperfusion subgroup (n=370), 112 pairs of matched patients showed a higher incidence of paraplegia in the high-MHCA group than in the low-MHCA group (15.9% vs. 6.5%, P=0.04). CONCLUSIONS The safety of high-MHCA, a commonly used temperature management strategy during aortic arch surgery, was recognized in most patients with DeBakey I AAD. However, among patients with preoperative distal organ malperfusion, low-MHCA may be more appropriate because of an increased risk of postoperative paraplegia associated with high-MHCA.
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- Xiaomeng Wang
- Center for Cardiac Intensive Care, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Center for Cardiac Intensive Care, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Center for Cardiac Intensive Care, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Center for Cardiac Intensive Care, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Center for Cardiac Intensive Care, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Center for Cardiac Intensive Care, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of Cardiovascular surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of Cardiovascular surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of Cardiovascular surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University.
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- Center for Cardiac Intensive Care, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University.
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Yamashita Y, Sicouri S, Dokollari A, Ridwan K, Clarke N, Rodriguez R, Goldman S, Ramlawi B. Double arterial vs. single axillary cannulation in acute type A aortic dissections: a meta-analysis. Future Cardiol 2024:1-12. [PMID: 38963122 DOI: 10.1080/14796678.2024.2367875] [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: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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Aim: To evaluate the effects of double (axillary and femoral) vs. single (axillary) cannulation on early outcomes of acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD). Materials & methods: Meta-analysis using PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Cochrane databases through August 23, 2023. Focused on operative mortality, postoperative stroke, re-exploration for bleeding, spinal cord injury, and renal replacement therapy. Results: Among 5 propensity score-matched studies with 2127 patients, double cannulation showed comparable mortality and higher rates of postoperative stroke (pooled odds ratio: 1.69, 95% confidence interval: 1.19-2.39) and need for renal replacement therapy (pooled odds ratio: 1.35, 95% confidence interval: 1.13-1.60) compared with single cannulation. Conclusion: Double arterial cannulation in ATAAD surgery is associated with increased postoperative stroke and renal replacement therapy than single cannulation.
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- Yoshiyuki Yamashita
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Research, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Research, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, St. Boniface Hospital, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lankenau Heart Institute, Main Line Health Wynnewood, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lankenau Heart Institute, Main Line Health Wynnewood, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lankenau Heart Institute, Main Line Health Wynnewood, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lankenau Heart Institute, Main Line Health Wynnewood, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Research, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lankenau Heart Institute, Main Line Health Wynnewood, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA
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Matei DC, Antohi EL, Radu RI, Ciobanu CG, Geavlete OD, Filipescu D, Bubenek Ș, Moldovan H, Iliescu VA, Chioncel OD. Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality in Type A Acute Aortic Syndrome: Data From the RENADA-RO Registry. Heart Lung Circ 2024:S1443-9506(24)00154-9. [PMID: 38955595 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2024.02.016] [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: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to analyse the baseline characteristics of patients admitted with acute type A aortic syndrome (ATAAS) and to identify the potential predictors of in-hospital mortality in surgically managed patients. METHODS Data regarding demographics, clinical presentation, laboratory work-up, and management of 501 patients with ATAAS enrolled in the National Registry of Aortic Dissections-Romania registry from January 2011 to December 2022 were evaluated. The primary endpoint was in-hospital all-cause mortality. Multivariate logistic regression was conducted to identify independent predictors of mortality in patients with acute Type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) who underwent surgery. RESULTS The mean age was 60±11 years and 65% were male. Computed tomography was the first-line diagnostic tool (79%), followed by transoesophageal echocardiography (21%). Cardiac surgery was performed in 88% of the patients. The overall mortality in the entire cohort was 37.9%, while surgically managed ATAAD patients had an in-hospital mortality rate of 29%. In multivariate logistic regression, creatinine value (OR 6.76), ST depression on ECG (OR 6.3), preoperative malperfusion (OR 5.77), cardiogenic shock (OR 5.77), abdominal pain (OR 4.27), age ≥70 years (OR 3.76), and syncope (OR 3.43) were independently associated with in-hospital mortality in surgically managed ATAAD patients. CONCLUSIONS Risk stratification based on the variables collected at admission may help to identify ATAAS patients with high risk of death following cardiac surgery.
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- Diana-Cristina Matei
- Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Prof. Dr. C.C. Iliescu" Bucharest, Romania; University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania.
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- Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Prof. Dr. C.C. Iliescu" Bucharest, Romania; University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania
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- Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Prof. Dr. C.C. Iliescu" Bucharest, Romania; University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania
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- Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Prof. Dr. C.C. Iliescu" Bucharest, Romania; University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania
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- Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Prof. Dr. C.C. Iliescu" Bucharest, Romania; University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania
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- Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Prof. Dr. C.C. Iliescu" Bucharest, Romania; University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania
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- Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Prof. Dr. C.C. Iliescu" Bucharest, Romania; University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania; Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; The Academy of Romanian Scientists (AOSR), Bucharest, Romania
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- Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Prof. Dr. C.C. Iliescu" Bucharest, Romania; University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania
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- Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases "Prof. Dr. C.C. Iliescu" Bucharest, Romania; University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania
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Wang J, Bai Z, Chen B. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Current Evidence Related to the Impact of Endovascular Repair Timing on Prognosis of Acute Stanford Type B Aortic Dissection. Ann Vasc Surg 2024; 108:47-56. [PMID: 38960090 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to determine whether thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) timing is more beneficial in the acute phase (first 14 days) than in the subacute phase (14-90 days) for the administration of acute Stanford type B aortic dissection (TBAD). METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted in databases (EMBASE, PubMed and Cochrane Library) until December 2023 to identify studies reporting the results of TEVAR used for patients with acute TBAD. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated utilizing either the random-effects model or the fixed-effects model. RESULTS A total of 25 studies involving 4,827 individuals with TBAD (including 1,609 with subacute TBAD) met our selection criteria. Early results revealed a lower incidence of Ia endoleaks (OR, 1.55; 95% CI, 1.03-2.33; P = 0.04) and aortic ruptures (OR, 2.89; 95% CI, 0.98-8.50; P = 0.05) in subacute TBAD. Apart from these findings, there was little difference in other incidents between the 2 groups. Regarding late outcomes, we observed significantly higher rates of retrograde dissection (OR, 2.12; 95% CI, 1.04-4.34; P = 0.04), distal stent-induced new entry (OR, 2.39; 95% CI, 1.24-4.61; P = 0.009), and reintervention (OR, 1.45; 95% CI, 0.05-1.99; P = 0.02) in acute TBAD than in subacute TBAD, whereas no significant differences were found for other outcomes between the 2 groups. Also, TEVAR appeared to yield comparable results for false lumen thrombosis and true lumen regression in both groups. CONCLUSIONS Subacute TBAD repair with TEVAR demonstrates a more effective reduction in adverse event rates compared to immediate treatment in the acute phase.
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- Jian Wang
- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University's Medical School, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University's Medical School, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University's Medical School, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Ahmad RA, Orelaru F, Wu X, Kim KM, Fukuhara S, Patel H, Deeb GM, Yang B. Aortic root repair in acute type A aortic dissection: Neomedia or no neomedia. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 168:28-36. [PMID: 36621454 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Neomedia has been frequently used for aortic root repair in acute type A aortic dissection. We aimed to determine the efficacy and necessity of neomedia during acute type A aortic dissection root repair. METHODS From January 2010 to February 2021, 308 patients with acute type A aortic dissection underwent aortic root repair with neomedia (n = 132) or without neomedia (n = 176). Of these, 121 matched pairs were identified using propensity score matching based on age, sex, coronary artery disease, preoperative renal failure, acute stroke, prior cardiac surgery, cardiogenic shock, coronary malperfusion, preoperative cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and severe aortic insufficiency. RESULTS After matching, the preoperative demographics and comorbidities were well balanced in both groups. Compared with the neomedia group, the no neomedia group had less hemiarch (57% vs 69%, P = .05) and more zone 1 arch replacements (12% vs 4.1%, P = .03), shorter hypothermic circulatory arrest time (28 vs 36 minutes, P < .001), and shorter crossclamp time (120 vs 131 minutes, P = .02). Postoperative outcomes were similar, and the odds ratio by univariable logistic model of no neomedia for operative mortality was 0.83 (P = .76). Aortic root growth over 11 years (0.11 vs 0.16 mm/year, P = .66), 5-year freedom from greater than mild aortic insufficiency (84% vs 85%, P = .80), reoperation for root pathology (1 patient in each group), and 8-year survival (80% [95% confidence interval, 69-97] vs 71% [95% confidence interval, 55-82], P = .26) were similar between the neomedia and no neomedia groups. CONCLUSIONS In patients with acute type A aortic dissection, aortic root repair with or without neomedia was equally safe and effective. Neomedia use could be avoided in acute type A aortic dissection repair.
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- Department of General Surgery, St Joseph Mercy, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich.
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Nebelung H, Hoffmann RT, Plodeck V, Kapalla M, Bohmann B, Busch A, Weiss N, Reeps C, Wolk S. Outcome After Conservative and Endovascular Treatment of Stanford Type B Aortic Intramural Hematomas - A Single-Center Retrospective Study. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2024; 58:477-485. [PMID: 38157519 PMCID: PMC11095059 DOI: 10.1177/15385744231225888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Aortic intramural hematoma (IMH) is a rare disease. Thus far, only limited data is available and the indications for conservative and endovascular treatment are not well defined. The aim of this study was to investigate clinical presentation, course, CT imaging features and outcome of patients with type B aortic IMHs. METHODS We included all patients with type B IMHs between 2012 and 2021 in this retrospective monocentric study. Clinical data, localization, thickness of IMHs and the presence of ulcer-like projections (ULPs) was evaluated before and after treatment. RESULTS Thirty five patients (20 females; 70.3 y ± 11 y) were identified. Almost all IMHs (n = 34) were spontaneous and symptomatic with back pain (n = 34). At the time of diagnosis, TEVAR was deemed indicated in 9 patients, 26 patients were treated primarily conservatively. During the follow-up, in another 16 patients TEVAR was deemed indicated. Endovascularly and conservatively treated patients both showed decrease in thickness after treatment. Patients without ULPs showed more often complete resolution of the IMH than patients with ULPs (endovascularly treated 90.9% (10/11) vs 71.4% (5/7); conservatively treated 71.4% (10/14) vs 33.3% (1/3); P = .207). Complications after TEVAR occurred in 32% and more frequently in patients treated primarily conservatively (37.5% vs 22.2%). No in-hospital mortality was observed during follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Prognosis of IMH seems favourable in both surgically as well as conservatively treated patients. However, it is essential to identify patients at high risk for complications under conservative treatment, who therefore should be treated by TEVAR. In our study, ULPs seem to be an adverse factor for remodeling.
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- Heiner Nebelung
- Institute and Polyclinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute and Polyclinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute and Polyclinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hospital to the Right of the Isar, Technische Universität München, Munchen, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Wolfe SB, Sundt TM, Isselbacher EM, Cameron DE, Trimarchi S, Bekeredjian R, Leshnower B, Bavaria JE, Brinster DR, Sultan I, Pai CW, Kachroo P, Ouzounian M, Coselli JS, Myrmel T, Pacini D, Eagle K, Patel HJ, Jassar AS. Survival after operative repair of acute type A aortic dissection varies according to the presence and type of preoperative malperfusion. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 168:37-49.e6. [PMID: 36333247 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.09.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Approximately one-quarter of patients with acute type A aortic dissection (TAAD) present with concomitant malperfusion of coronary arteries, mesenteric circulation, lower extremities, kidneys, brain, and/or coma. It is generally accepted that TAAD patients who present with malperfusion experience higher mortality rates than patients without, although how specific malperfusion syndromes, alone or in combination, affect mortality is not well described. METHODS The International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection database was queried for patients who underwent surgical repair of TAAD. Patients were stratified according to the presence/absence of malperfusion at presentation. Multivariable logistic regression was used to evaluate in-hospital mortality according to malperfusion type. Kaplan-Meier estimates were used to estimate 30-day postoperative survival. RESULTS Six thousand four hundred thirty-seven patients underwent surgical repair of acute TAAD, of whom 2642 (41%) had 1 or more preoperative malperfusion syndromes. Mesenteric malperfusion (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 4.84; P < .001) was associated with the highest odds of in-hospital mortality, followed by coma (AOR, 1.88; P = .007), limb ischemia (AOR, 1.73; P = .008), and coronary malperfusion (AOR, 1.51; P = .02). Renal malperfusion (AOR, 1.37; P = .24) and neurologic deficit (AOR, 1.35; P = .28) were not associated with increased in-hospital mortality. In patients who survived to discharge, there was no difference in 1-year postdischarge survival in the malperfusion and no malperfusion cohorts (P = .36). CONCLUSIONS Survival during the index admission after TAAD repair varies according to the presence and type of malperfusion syndromes, with mesenteric malperfusion being associated with the highest odds of in-hospital death. Not only the presence of malperfusion but rather specific malperfusion syndromes should be considered when assessing a patient's risk of undergoing TAAD repair.
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- Stanley B Wolfe
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Corrigan Minehan Heart Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Corrigan Minehan Heart Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Cardiology, Corrigan Minehan Heart Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Corrigan Minehan Heart Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Milan, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health, New York, NY
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa; Center for Thoracic Aortic Disease, Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa
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- International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Mo
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Tromso University Hospital, Tromso, Norway
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- Division of Cardiac-Surgery, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Azienda-Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Corrigan Minehan Heart Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass.
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Czerny M, Grabenwöger M, Berger T, Aboyans V, Della Corte A, Chen EP, Desai ND, Dumfarth J, Elefteriades JA, Etz CD, Kim KM, Kreibich M, Lescan M, Di Marco L, Martens A, Mestres CA, Milojevic M, Nienaber CA, Piffaretti G, Preventza O, Quintana E, Rylski B, Schlett CL, Schoenhoff F, Trimarchi S, Tsagakis K, Siepe M, Estrera AL, Bavaria JE, Pacini D, Okita Y, Evangelista A, Harrington KB, Kachroo P, Hughes GC. EACTS/STS Guidelines for Diagnosing and Treating Acute and Chronic Syndromes of the Aortic Organ. Ann Thorac Surg 2024; 118:5-115. [PMID: 38416090 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2024.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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- Martin Czerny
- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Clinic Floridsdorf, Vienna, Austria; Medical Faculty, Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna, Austria.
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Dupuytren-2 University Hospital, Limoges, France; EpiMaCT, Inserm 1094 & IRD 270, Limoges University, Limoges, France
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy; Cardiac Surgery Unit, Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- University Clinic for Cardiac Surgery, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Aortic Institute at Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Medicine Rostock, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, The University of Texas at Austin/Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Medical Centre Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Klinikum Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany; The Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Robert WM Frater Cardiovascular Research Centre, The University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Research, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Division of Cardiology at the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom; National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Vascular Surgery Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria School of Medicine, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Bern, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Diseases, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, West German Heart and Vascular Center, University Medicine Essen, Essen, Germany
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- EACTS Review Coordinator; Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Bern, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- STS Review Coordinator; Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, S. Orsola University Hospital, IRCCS Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardio-Aortic Center, Takatsuki General Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca, Barcelona, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Center on Cardiovascular Diseases, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Departament of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain; Instituto del Corazón, Quirónsalud-Teknon, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor Scott and White The Heart Hospital, Plano, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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Wu Q, Zheng J, Lin J, Xie L, Tang M, Ke M, Chen L. Preoperative blood urea nitrogen-to-serum albumin ratio for prediction of in-hospital mortality in patients who underwent emergency surgery for acute type A aortic dissection. Hypertens Res 2024; 47:1934-1942. [PMID: 38769137 PMCID: PMC11224014 DOI: 10.1038/s41440-024-01673-z] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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The study aimed to assess the predictive value of blood urea nitrogen (BUN)-to-albumin ratio (BA-R) for in-hospital mortality in patients undergoing emergency surgery for acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD). Patients who were diagnosed with ATAAD and underwent emergency surgery within 48 hours of onset at our hospital between January 2015 and December 2021 were included in this study. The primary endpoint of this study was postoperative in-hospital mortality (POIM). The data of the survivors and non-survivors were retrospectively compared analyses. A total of 557 ATAAD patients were included, with 505 survivors and 52 non-survivors. The preoperative BA-R of the non-survivor group was significantly higher than that of the survivor group (P < 0.001). Univariate regression analysis showed that preoperative BA-R, serum creatinine level, SA level, D-dimer level, age, myocardial ischemia, cerebral ischemia, and aortic clamp time were risk factors for POIM. In addition, multivariable regression analysis showed that preoperative BA-R ≥ 0.155 mmol/g was a risk factor for POIM (odds ratio, 6.815 [3.582-12.964]; P < 0.001). Receiver operating characteristic curve indicated that the cut-off point for preoperative BA-R was ≥0.155 mmol/g (area under the curve =0.874). The sensitivity and specificity of preoperative BA-R in predicting the POIM of patients who underwent emergency surgery for ATAAD were 84.6% and 71.3%, respectively (95% confidence interval, 0.829-0.919; P < 0.001). In conclusion, Preoperative BA-R is a simple, rapid, and potentially useful prognostic indicator of POIM in patients with ATAAD. BAR: Blood urea nitrogen-to-albumin ratio, BUN: Blood urea nitrogen, SA: Serum albumin, REF: Reference. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of BA-R for the prediction of postoperative in-hospital mortality in patients who underwent emergency surgery for ATAAD. A total of 557 patients with ATAAD were enrolled, and 505 survived while 52 did not. The preoperative BA-R of the non-survivor group was significantly higher than that of the survivor group (0.27 [0.18, 0.46] vs. 0.12 [0.10, 0.16]mmol/g; P < 0.001). The study showed that preoperative BA-R ≥ 0.155 mmol/g was a risk factor for POIM (odds ratio, 6.815 [3.582-12.964]; P < 0.001). ROC curve indicated that the cut-off point for preoperative BA-R was ≥0.155 mmol/g (AUC = 0.874) and the sensitivity and specificity were 84.6% and 71.3%, respectively (95% CI, 0.829-0.919; P < 0.001). We believe that our study makes a significant contribution to the literature because we found preoperative BA-R to be a simple, rapid, and potentially useful prognostic indicator of postoperative in-hospital mortality in patients with ATAAD.
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- Qingsong Wu
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350001, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, P. R. China
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- Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, P. R. China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350001, P. R. China.
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Srikanth S, Abrishami S, Subramanian L, Mahadevaiah A, Vyas A, Jain A, Nathaniel S, Gnanaguruparan S, Desai R. Impact of D-dimer on in-hospital mortality following aortic dissection: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Cardiol 2024; 16:355-362. [PMID: 38993588 PMCID: PMC11235203 DOI: 10.4330/wjc.v16.i6.355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The utility of D-dimer (DD) as a biomarker for acute aortic dissection (AD) is recognized. Yet, its predictive value for in-hospital mortality remains uncertain and subject to conflicting evidence. AIM To conduct a meta-analysis of AD-related in-hospital mortality (ADIM) with elevated DD levels. METHODS We searched PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Google Scholar for AD and ADIM literature through May 2022. Heterogeneity was assessed using I 2 statistics and effect size (hazard or odds ratio) analysis with random-effects models. Sample size, study type, and patients' mean age were used for subgroup analysis. The significance threshold was P < 0.05. RESULTS Thirteen studies (3628 patients) were included in our study. The pooled prevalence of ADIM was 20% (95%CI: 15%-25%). Despite comparable demographic characteristics and comorbidities, elevated DD values were associated with higher ADIM risk (unadjusted effect size: 1.94, 95%CI: 1.34-2.8; adjusted effect size: 1.12, 95%CI: 1.05-1.19, P < 0.01). Studies involving patients with a mean age of < 60 years exhibited an increased mortality risk (effect size: 1.43, 95%CI: 1.23-1.67, P < 0.01), whereas no significant difference was observed in studies with a mean age > 60 years. Prospective and larger sample size studies (n > 250) demonstrated a heightened likelihood of ADIM associated with elevated DD levels (effect size: 2.57, 95%CI: 1.30-5.08, P < 0.01 vs effect size: 1.05, 95%CI: 1.00-1.11, P = 0.05, respectively). CONCLUSION Our meta-analysis shows elevated DD increases in-hospital mortality risk in AD patients, highlighting the need for larger, prospective studies to improve risk prediction models.
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- Sashwath Srikanth
- Department of Medicine, ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC 27834, United States
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- Department of Research, Independent Outcomes Research, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States
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- Department of Medicine, ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC 27834, United States
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- Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115, United States
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA 70121, United States
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- Department of Leukemia, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77079, United States
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- Department of Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Clinic, Newark, DE 19713, United States
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- Independent Researcher, Atlanta, GA 30079, United States
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Schiele P, König AN, Meyer A, Falk V, Nienaber CA, Kurz SD. Modelling years of life lost due to acute type A aortic dissection in the German healthcare setting: a predictive study. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e078398. [PMID: 38925695 PMCID: PMC11202649 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to develop a patient-centred approach to the burden of acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) through modelling. The main objective was to identify potential improvements in managing this life-threatening cardiovascular condition and to provide evidence-based recommendations to optimise outcomes. DESIGN We developed a predictive model along patient pathways to estimate the burden of ATAAD through the years of life lost (YLLs) metric. The model was created based on a systematic review of the literature and was parameterised using demographic data from the German healthcare environment. The model was designed to allow interactive simulation of different scenarios resulting from changes in key impact factors. SETTING The study was conducted using data from the German healthcare environment and results from the literature review. PARTICIPANTS The study included a comprehensive modelling of ATAAD cases in Germany but did not directly involve participants. INTERVENTIONS There were no specific interventions applied in this study based on the modelling design. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES The single outcome measure was the estimation of YLL due to ATAAD in Germany. RESULTS Our model estimated 102 791 YLL per year for ATAAD in Germany, with 62 432 and 40 359 YLL for men and women, respectively. Modelling an improved care setting yielded 93 191 YLL or 9.3% less YLL compared with the current standard while a worst-case scenario resulted in 113 023 or 10.0% more YLL. The model is accessible at https://acuteaorticdissection.com/ to estimate custom scenarios. CONCLUSIONS Our study provides an evidence-based approach to estimating the burden of ATAAD and identifying potential improvements in the management of pathways. This approach can be used by healthcare decision-makers to inform policy changes aimed at optimising patient outcomes. By considering patient-centred approaches in any healthcare environment, the model has the potential to improve efficient care for patients suffering from ATAAD.
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- Philipp Schiele
- Department of Statistics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, München, Germany
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- Munich School of Management and Munich Center of Health Sciences, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, München, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité (DHZC), Berlin, Germany
- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité (DHZC), Berlin, Germany
- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Cardiology and Aortic Centre, The Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals as part of Guys' and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité (DHZC), Berlin, Germany
- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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Azoulay A, Serrand C, Belarbi A, Branchereau P, Prouse G, Hireche K, Canaud L, Alric P. Acute Type B Aortic Dissection: Insights From a Single-Center Retrospective Experience Over 12 Years. J Endovasc Ther 2024:15266028241258401. [PMID: 38898697 DOI: 10.1177/15266028241258401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The treatment of acute type B aortic dissection (ATBAD) is currently a challenge for vascular surgeons, because of the early morbidity and mortality rates and the high risk of late aortic events up to 50% at 5 years. This study presents the initial outcomes of ATBAD treatment using optimal medical therapy alone or combined with proximal entry tear stent-graft coverage. Additionally, it provides an analysis of the evolution of the aortic diameter and its clinical consequences during the chronic phase in each group. MATERIALS AND METHODS Conducted as a retrospective, single-center study, we enrolled all consecutive ATBAD patients (n=130) treated between 2008 and 2020. The primary analysis studies the entire patient cohort based on their initial management approach, namely, medical treatment alone for uncomplicated ATBAD (n=67) or combined with stent-graft entry tear coverage (n=63). We also conducted a subgroup analysis to investigate factors associated with disease progression in the medical management group. RESULTS Median follow-up was 29.5 months. During this time aneurysmal evolution was observed in: 42.4% of cases in the medical group compared with 21.8% in the stent-graft group, primarily affecting the thoracic aorta. The stent-graft group exhibited significant aortic remodeling, with a decrease in false lumen (FL) and thoracic aortic diameters. Initial aortic diameter ≥40 mm and FL ≥22 mm were independent risk factors for aneurysmal degeneration. Five-year survival was consistent at 76.1% in both groups. CONCLUSION This study confirms the safety and efficacy of stent-graft entry tear coverage for ATBAD. Initial thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) appears to reduce late aortic events by promoting aortic remodeling. Considering TEVAR's safety and potential to prevent late aortic complications, it may be considered for uncomplicated ATBAD patients with an initial aortic diameter ≥40 mm or an FL ≥22 mm. CLINICAL IMPACT This study validates the efficacy and safety of using endovascular stent grafts to seal the proximal entry tear in cases of acute type B aortic dissections, compared to optimal medical therapy. Aortic remodelling significantly benefits from endovascular stent graft coverage of the proximal entry tear. Given the heightened risk of late aortic events observed in the medical therapy cohort, there appears to be a necessity for including endovascular interventions in the management of uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissections, particularly when aortic diameter is ≥40 mm and false lumen diameter is ≥22 mm.
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- Alexandre Azoulay
- Department of Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Montpellier, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health and Methodological Innovation Unit (Unité de biostatistique, épidémiologie, santé publique et innovation méthodologique, BESPIM), Nîmes University Hospital, Nîmes, France
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- Department of Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Montpellier, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Montpellier-Nimes, CHU Nimes, Nimes, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Montpellier, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- PhyMedExp, University of Montpellier, CNRS, INSERM, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Montpellier, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- PhyMedExp, University of Montpellier, CNRS, INSERM, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Montpellier, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- PhyMedExp, University of Montpellier, CNRS, INSERM, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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Chen Y, Li X, Wang Z, Yuan S, Shen X, Xie X, Xing K, Zhu Q. Iron deficiency affects oxygen transport and activates HIF1 signaling pathway to regulate phenotypic transformation of VSMC in aortic dissection. Mol Med 2024; 30:90. [PMID: 38886644 PMCID: PMC11184844 DOI: 10.1186/s10020-024-00859-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Aortic dissection (AD) is a macrovascular disease which is pathologically characterized by aortic media degeneration.This experiment aims to explore how iron deficiency (ID) affects the function of vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) and participates in the occurrence and development of AD by regulating gene expression. METHODS The relationship between iron and AD was proved by Western-blot (WB) and immunostaining experiments in human and animals. Transcriptomic sequencing explored the transcription factors that were altered downstream. WB, flow cytometry and immunofluorescence were used to demonstrate whether ID affected HIF1 expression through oxygen transport. HIF1 signaling pathway and phenotypic transformation indexes were detected in cell experiments. The use of the specific HIF1 inhibitor PX478 further demonstrated that ID worked by regulating HIF1. RESULTS The survival period of ID mice was significantly shortened and the pathological staining results were the worst. Transcriptomic sequencing indicated that HIF1 was closely related to ID and the experimental results indicated that ID might regulate HIF1 expression by affecting oxygen balance. HIF1 activation regulates the phenotypic transformation of VSMC and participates in the occurrence and development of AD in vivo and in vitro.PX478, the inhibition of HIF1, can improve ID-induced AD exacerbation.
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- Yuanyang Chen
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
- Cardiovascular Surgery Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, No. 9 Zhangzhidong Road, Wuhan, 430000, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
- Cardiovascular Surgery Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, No. 9 Zhangzhidong Road, Wuhan, 430000, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
- Cardiovascular Surgery Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, No. 9 Zhangzhidong Road, Wuhan, 430000, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
- Cardiovascular Surgery Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, No. 9 Zhangzhidong Road, Wuhan, 430000, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
- Cardiovascular Surgery Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, No. 9 Zhangzhidong Road, Wuhan, 430000, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
- Cardiovascular Surgery Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, No. 9 Zhangzhidong Road, Wuhan, 430000, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
- Cardiovascular Surgery Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, No. 9 Zhangzhidong Road, Wuhan, 430000, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
- Cardiovascular Surgery Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, No. 9 Zhangzhidong Road, Wuhan, 430000, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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Summers S, Meccanici F, Rastogi V, Yadavalli SD, Allievi S, Wang GJ, Patel VI, Wyers M, Verhagen HJM, Schermerhorn ML. The Association between Sex and Outcomes following Thoracic Endovascular Repair for Acute Type B Aortic Dissection. J Vasc Surg 2024:S0741-5214(24)01277-1. [PMID: 38880179 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Prior literature has found worse outcomes for females following endovascular repair of AAA and mixed findings following TEVAR for TAA. However, the influence of sex on outcomes after TEVAR for acute Type B aortic dissection (aTBAD) is not fully elucidated. METHODS We identified patients undergoing TEVAR for acute type B aortic dissection (<30 days) in the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) from 2014 to 2022. We excluded patients with an entry tear or stent seal within the ascending aorta or aortic arch and patients with an unknown proximal tear location. Included patients were stratified by biological sex, and we analyzed perioperative outcomes and 5-year mortality with multivariable logistic regression and Cox regression analysis, respectively. Furthermore, we analyzed adjusted variables for interaction with female sex. RESULTS We included 1,626 patients, 33% of whom were female. At presentation, females were significantly older (65 [IQR: 54,75] years vs 56 [IQR: 49,68] years; p= 0.01). Regarding indications for repair, females had higher rates of pain (85% vs 80%; p=0.02), and lower rates of malperfusion (23% vs 35%; p<0.001): specifically mesenteric, renal, and lower limb malperfusion. Females had a lower proportion of proximal repairs in zone 2 (39% vs 48%; p< 0.01). Following TEVAR for aTBAD, female sex was associated with comparable odds of perioperative mortality compared with males (8.1 vs 9.2%; Adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR): 0.79 [95% CI: 0.51-1.20]). Regarding perioperative complications, female sex was associated with lower odds for cardiac complications (2.3% vs 4.7%; aOR: 0.52 [95%CI: 0.26-0.97]), but all other complications were comparable between sexes. Compared with male sex, female sex was associated with similar risk for 5-year mortality (26% vs 23%; Adjusted Hazard Ratio (aHR): 1.01 [95%CI: 0.77-1.32]). Upon testing variables for interaction with sex, female sex was associated with lower perioperative and 5-year mortality at older ages relative to males (aOR: 0.96 [0.93-0.99] | aHR: 0.97 [0.95-0.99]) and higher odds of perioperative mortality when mesenteric malperfusion was present (OR: 2.71 [1.04-6.96]). CONCLUSION Female patients were older, less likely to have complicated dissection, and had more distal proximal landing zones. Following TEVAR for aTBAD, female sex was associated with similar perioperative and 5-year mortality compared with male sex, but lower odds of in-hospital cardiac complications. Interaction analysis showed females were at additional risk for perioperative mortality when mesenteric ischemia was present. These data suggest that TEVAR for aTBAD overall has a similar safety profile in females as it does for males.
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- Steven Summers
- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Vascular Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Interventions, New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Isa H, Kanamori T, Miyatani K, Tsutsui M, Ushioda R, Yamanaka S, Kamiya H. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation at operating room entry in acute aortic dissection type A patients: is surgery contraindicated? Front Surg 2024; 11:1404825. [PMID: 38948478 PMCID: PMC11211526 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2024.1404825] [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: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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Background This study aimed to compare the short-term outcomes of surgical treatment for acute type A aortic dissection between patients undergoing cardiopulmonary arrest at the time of entry into the operating room and patients who received successful preoperative cardiopulmonary resuscitation before entering the operating room or patients who had cardiopulmonary arrest on the operating room table after entering the operating room without cardiopulmonary arrest. In the present study, we focused on the circulatory status at the time of entering the operating room because it is economically and emotionally difficult to cease intervention once the patient has entered the operating room, where surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and perfusionists are already present, all necessary materials are packed off and cardiopulmonary bypass have already been primed. Methods Twenty (5.5%) of 362 patients who underwent surgical treatment for acute type A aortic dissection between January 2016 and March 2022 had preoperative cardiopulmonary arrest. To compare the early operative outcomes, the patients were divided into the spontaneous circulation group (n = 14, 70.0%) and the non-spontaneous circulation group (n = 6, 30.0%) based on the presence or absence of spontaneous circulation upon entering the operating room. The primary endpoint was postoperative 30-day mortality. The secondary endpoints included in-hospital complications and persistent neurological disorders. Results Thirty-day mortality was 65% (n = 13/20) in the entire cohort; 50% (n = 7/14) in the spontaneous circulation group and 100% (n = 6/6) in the non-spontaneous circulation group. The major cardiopulmonary arrest causes were aortic rupture and cardiac tamponade (n = 16; 80.0%), followed by coronary malperfusion (n = 4; 20.0%). Seven patients (50.0%) survived in the spontaneous circulation group, and none survived in the non-spontaneous circulation group (P = .044). Five survivors walked unaided and were discharged home; the remaining two were comatose and paraplegic. Conclusions The outcomes were extremely poor in patients with acute type A aortic dissection who had preoperative cardiopulmonary arrest and received ongoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation at entry into the operating room. Therefore, surgical treatment might be contraindicated in such patients.
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- Hideki Isa
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kawaguchi Cardiovascular and Respiratory Hospital, Kawaguchi, Japan
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University, Asahikawa, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kawaguchi Cardiovascular and Respiratory Hospital, Kawaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University, Asahikawa, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University, Asahikawa, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kawaguchi Cardiovascular and Respiratory Hospital, Kawaguchi, Japan
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University, Asahikawa, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kawaguchi Cardiovascular and Respiratory Hospital, Kawaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University, Asahikawa, Japan
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Chen P, Wei J, Ding R, Chen M, Zhao D, Li H, Chen L, Sun X, Qian X, Pu J, Chen Z, Wang L. Major adverse outcomes in patients with acute type A aortic dissection undergoing total arch replacement with frozen elephant trunk procedure. Int J Cardiol 2024:132254. [PMID: 38866109 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.132254] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND The objective of this investigation was to identify the risk factors linked to major adverse outcomes (MAO) subsequent to total arch replacement with frozen elephant trunk procedure (TAR+FET) surgery among patients diagnosed with acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD). Additionally, the study aimed to elucidate the influence of these adverse outcomes on the long-term prognosis of the patients. METHOD 670 ATAAD patients received the TAR+FET procedure. Multivariable logistic regression was used to investigate the risk factors associated with in-hospital MAO. Additionally, long-term survival outcomes were assessed through follow-up observations of all patients. RESULTS The overall in-hospital mortality was 4.33%. Among 670 patients, 169 patients (25.22%) developed postoperative MAO. Multivariate analysis showed that in-hospital MAO was positively associated with age (OR = 1.025, 95%CI: 1.005-1.045, P = 0.014), lower limb symptoms (OR = 2.562, 95%CI: 1.407-4.666, P = 0.002), involvement of coronary artery (OR = 2.027, 95%CI: 1.312-3.130, P = 0.001), involvement of left renal artery (OR = 1.998, 95%CI: 1.359-2.938, P < 0.001), CPB time (OR = 1.011, 95%CI: 1.007-1.015, P < 0.001) and WBC counts (OR = 1.045, 95%CI: 1.007-1.083, P = 0.019). MAO group showed a worse long-term prognosis than those non-MAO group (P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS While TAR+FET can be an effective treatment option for ATAAD patients, careful patient selection and management are essential in minimizing the risk of MAO and ensuring long-term success.
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- Pengfei Chen
- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Center for Cardiovescular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Center for Cardiovescular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Center for Cardiovescular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Center for Cardiovescular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Center for Cardiovescular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Center for Cardiovescular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Center for Cardiovescular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Center for Cardiovescular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Center for Cardiovescular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Intensive Care Unit, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture People's Hospital, Dali, Yunnan, China
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Center for Cardiovescular Diseases, Beijing, China.
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Center for Cardiovescular Diseases, Beijing, China.
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Barry IP, Seto K, Norman PE, Ritter JC. Trends in the incidence, surgical management and outcomes of type B aortic dissections in Australia over the last decade. Vascular 2024; 32:507-515. [PMID: 36786030 DOI: 10.1177/17085381231156808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aims to investigate the incidence and in-hospital outcomes of surgical repair for type B aortic dissection (TBAD) in Australia. METHODS Data were obtained from the Australasian Vascular Audit (AVA) and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The former is a total practice audit mandated for all members of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery (ANZSVS) while the latter is an independent government agency which records all healthcare data in Australia. All cases of TBAD which underwent surgical intervention (endovascular or open repair) between 2010 and 2019 were identified using prospectively recorded data from the AVA (New Zealand data was excluded). The primary outcomes were temporal trends in procedures and hospital mortality; secondary outcomes were complications and risk factors for mortality. All admissions and procedures for, and hospital deaths from, TBAD in Australia were identified in AIHW datasets using the relevant diagnosis and procedure codes, with age-standardized rates calculated for the period 2000-01 to 2018-19. RESULTS A total of 567 cases of TBAD underwent vascular surgical intervention (AVA data, Australia). Of these, 96.3% were treated by endovascular repair. There was an increase in the annual procedure number from 45 in 2010 to 88 in 2019. In-hospital mortality was 4.8% for endovascular repair and 19% for open repair (p = 0.021). From 2000-01 to 2018-19, the age-standardized procedure rates for TBAD (Australia) doubled, the proportion of admitted patients undergoing a procedure rose from 28% to 43%, and in-hospital deaths fell by 25%. CONCLUSION There has been an increasing incidence of vascular surgical intervention for TBAD in Australia. The majority of patients received endovascular therapy while the mortality from surgically managed TBAD appears to be falling.
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- Ian P Barry
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
- Medical School, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
- School of Medicine, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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Ahmad RA, Orelaru F, Titsworth M, Wu X, Kim KM, Fukuhara S, Patel H, Deeb GM, Yang B. Contemporary nonsurgical management of acute type A aortic dissection: Better outcomes? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 167:2027-2036.e1. [PMID: 36272767 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.09.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate outcomes of nonsurgically managed acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) in the contemporary era. METHODS From January 1996 to December 2021, 999 patients presented with ATAAD at our institution, of whom 839 patients underwent open aortic repair (surgical cohort) whereas 148 patients were managed nonoperatively (nonsurgical cohort) because of severe comorbidities, organ failure from malperfusion syndrome, and patients' wishes. Data were obtained from chart review, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons warehouse, the national death index, and Michigan death index database. RESULTS The combined in-hospital + 30-day mortality rate was 9 times higher in the nonsurgical cohort compared with the surgical cohort (70% vs 7.9%). In the nonsurgical cohort, compared with the first decade (1996-2010), patients during the second decade (2011-2021) had a lower in-hospital+30-day mortality rate (58% vs 87%; P<.001); lower incidence of aortic rupture (8% vs 21%; P=.008), and a higher 3-year survival rate (29% vs 13%; P=.005). Within the nonsurgical cohort, compared with patients without malperfusion syndrome, the patients with malperfusion syndrome had similar in-hospital + 30-day mortality but a greater incidence of aortic rupture (21% vs 6.1%, P=.01) with an odds ratio of 4.2 (P=.03); compared with classic type A dissection, the patients with intramural hematoma had a lower in-hospital+30-day mortality rate (52% vs 72%, P=.02) with an odds ratio of 0.36 (P=.02). CONCLUSIONS Surgery remained the mainstream treatment for ATAAD. Nonsurgical management still had a role for those who were not surgical candidates because of comorbidities or malperfusion syndrome, especially in those with acute type A intramural hematoma.
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- Department of General Surgery, St Joseph Mercy, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich.
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Zhang L, Wei Y, Chen H, Ren H. Acute cerebral infarction following type B aortic dissection: A case report. Asian J Surg 2024; 47:2662-2664. [PMID: 38548538 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.03.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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- Linming Zhang
- Intensive Care Unit, Wuhan Asia General Hospital, WuHan, 430058, China
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- Intensive Care Unit, Wuhan Asia General Hospital, WuHan, 430058, China
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- Intensive Care Unit, Wuhan Asia General Hospital, WuHan, 430058, China
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- Intensive Care Unit, Wuhan Asia General Hospital, WuHan, 430058, China.
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Elbatarny M, Trimarchi S, Korach A, Di Eusanio M, Pacini D, Bekeredjian R, Myrmel T, Bavaria JE, Desai ND, Sultan I, Brinster DR, Pai CW, Eagle KA, Patel HJ, Peterson MD. Axillary vs Femoral Arterial Cannulation in Acute Type A Dissection: International Multicenter Data. Ann Thorac Surg 2024; 117:1128-1134. [PMID: 38458510 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2024.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cannulation strategy in acute type A dissection (ATAD) varies widely without known gold standards. This study compared ATAD outcomes of axillary vs femoral artery cannulation in a large cohort from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD). METHODS The study retrospectively reviewed 2145 patients from the IRAD Interventional Cohort (1996-2021) who underwent ATAD repair with axillary or femoral cannulation (axillary group: n = 1106 [52%]; femoral group: n = 1039 [48%]). End points included the following: early mortality; neurologic, respiratory, and renal complications; malperfusion; and tamponade. All outcomes are presented as axillary with respect to femoral. RESULTS The proportion of patients younger than 70 years in both groups was similar (n = 1577 [74%]), as were bicuspid aortic valve, Marfan syndrome, and previous dissection. Patients with femoral cannulation had slightly more aortic insufficiency (408 [55%] vs 429 [60%]; P = .058) and coronary involvement (48 [8%] vs 70 [13%]; P = .022]. Patients with axillary cannulation underwent more total aortic arch (156 [15%] vs 106 [11%]; P = .02) and valve-sparing root replacements (220 [22%] vs 112 [12%]; P < .001). More patients with femoral cannulation underwent commissural resuspension (269 [30.9%] vs 324 [35.3%]; P = .05). Valve replacement rates were not different. The mean duration of cardiopulmonary bypass was longer in the femoral group (190 [149-237] minutes vs 196 [159-247] minutes; P = .037). In-hospital mortality was similar between the axillary (n = 165 [15%]) and femoral (n = 149 [14%]) groups (P = .7). Furthermore, there were no differences in stroke, visceral ischemia, tamponade, respiratory insufficiency, coma, or spinal cord ischemia. CONCLUSIONS Axillary cannulation is associated with a more stable ATAD presentation, but it is a more extensive intervention compared with femoral cannulation. Both procedures have equivalent early mortality, stroke, tamponade, and malperfusion outcomes after statistical adjustment.
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- Malak Elbatarny
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, University of Medicine of Ancona, Ancona, Italy
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital S. Orsola, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Robert-Bosch Hospital, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Tromso University Hospital, Tromso, Norway
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Northwell Health, New York City, New York
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Cardiac Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York.
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Furlan L, Jacobitti Esposito G, Gianni F, Solbiati M, Mancusi C, Costantino G. Syncope in the Emergency Department: A Practical Approach. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3231. [PMID: 38892942 PMCID: PMC11172976 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13113231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Syncope is a common condition encountered in the emergency department (ED), accounting for about 0.6-3% of all ED visits. Despite its high frequency, a widely accepted management strategy for patients with syncope in the ED is still missing. Since syncope can be the presenting condition of many diseases, both severe and benign, most research efforts have focused on strategies to obtain a definitive etiologic diagnosis. Nevertheless, in everyday clinical practice, a definitive diagnosis is rarely reached after the first evaluation. It is thus troublesome to aid clinicians' reasoning by simply focusing on differential diagnoses. With the current review, we would like to propose a management strategy that guides clinicians both in the identification of conditions that warrant immediate treatment and in the management of patients for whom a diagnosis is not immediately reached, differentiating those that can be safely discharged from those that should be admitted to the hospital or monitored before a final decision. We propose the mnemonic acronym RED-SOS: Recognize syncope; Exclude life-threatening conditions; Diagnose; Stratify the risk of adverse events; Observe; decide on the Setting of care. Based on this acronym, in the different sections of the review, we discuss all the elements that clinicians should consider when assessing patients with syncope.
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- Ludovico Furlan
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; (L.F.); (M.S.); (G.C.)
- Internal Medicine Department, IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine School, Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, University of Naples Federico II, 80138 Naples, Italy; (G.J.E.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; (L.F.); (M.S.); (G.C.)
- Emergency Department, IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; (L.F.); (M.S.); (G.C.)
- Emergency Department, IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine School, Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, University of Naples Federico II, 80138 Naples, Italy; (G.J.E.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; (L.F.); (M.S.); (G.C.)
- Emergency Department, IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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Ede J, Teurneau-Hermansson K, Ramgren B, Moseby-Knappe M, Åström DO, Larsson M, Sjögren J, Wierup P, Nozohoor S, Zindovic I. Retrograde cerebral perfusion reduces embolic and watershed lesions after acute type a aortic dissection repair with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 19:302. [PMID: 38811972 PMCID: PMC11134620 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-024-02814-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To assess whether retrograde cerebral perfusion reduces neurological injury and mortality in patients undergoing surgery for acute type A aortic dissection. METHODS Single-center, retrospective, observational study including all patients undergoing acute type A aortic dissection repair with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest between January 1998 and December 2022 with or without the adjunct of retrograde cerebral perfusion. 515 patients were included: 257 patients with hypothermic circulatory arrest only and 258 patients with hypothermic circulatory arrest and retrograde cerebral perfusion. The primary endpoints were clinical neurological injury, embolic lesions, and watershed lesions. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to identify independent predictors of the primary outcomes. Survival analysis was performed using Kaplan-Meier estimates. RESULTS Clinical neurological injury and embolic lesions were less frequent in patients with retrograde cerebral perfusion (20.2% vs. 28.4%, p = 0.041 and 13.7% vs. 23.4%, p = 0.010, respectively), but there was no significant difference in the occurrence of watershed lesions (3.0% vs. 6.1%, p = 0.156). However, after multivariable logistic regression, retrograde cerebral perfusion was associated with a significant reduction of clinical neurological injury (OR: 0.60; 95% CI 0.36-0.995, p = 0.049), embolic lesions (OR: 0.55; 95% CI 0.31-0.97, p = 0.041), and watershed lesions (OR: 0.25; 95%CI 0.07-0.80, p = 0.027). There was no significant difference in 30-day mortality (12.8% vs. 11.7%, p = ns) or long-term survival between groups. CONCLUSION In this study, we showed that the addition of retrograde cerebral perfusion during hypothermic circulatory arrest in the setting of acute type A aortic dissection repair reduced the risk of clinical neurological injury, embolic lesions, and watershed lesions.
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- Jacob Ede
- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Radiology, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Division of Sustainable Health, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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Wang J, Hu X, Liu J, Liu J, Li T, Huang J, Yang Y, Fan R, Yang F, Luo S, Li J, Chen Z, Luo J. Incidence, Predictors, and Implications of Secondary Aortic Intervention Following Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Type B Dissection. J Endovasc Ther 2024:15266028241255549. [PMID: 38804527 DOI: 10.1177/15266028241255549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Secondary aortic intervention (SAI) following thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is not uncommon. However, a satisfactory management system has not been established for these patients. We aimed to report our single-center experience with SAI after prior TEVAR for type B aortic dissection (TBAD). METHODS From January 2010 to May 2017, 860 eligible patients with TBAD underwent TEVAR. One hundred seven (12.4%) patients required SAI, either endovascularly (n=76) or surgically (n=31). The main indications for SAI were entry flow (n=58 [54.2%]), aneurysm expansion of the proximal or remote aorta (n=26 [24.3%]), retrograde type A aortic dissection (n=11 [10.3%]), distal stent-graft-induced new entry tear (n=6 [5.6%]), and stent migration (n=4 [3.7%]). The Kaplan-Meier curves were generated to determine the degree of freedom from SAI and the prognosis. Cox proportional hazards were used to screen for risk factors for SAI and poor prognosis. RESULTS The overall 30-day mortality rate after SAI was 4.7% (n=5): endovascular (n=2 [2.6%]) vs open surgery (n=3 [9.7%]; p=0.145). The cumulative survival rates with or without SAI were 86.3%±3.6% vs 95.7%±0.8% at 3 years and 82.0%±4.2% vs 92.2%±1.1% at 5 years, respectively (log-rank p<0.001). Although no significant difference in survival was observed, the incidence of SAI was significantly greater in patients who underwent TEVAR during the chronic phase (acute [11.6%] vs subacute [9.6%] vs chronic [27.8]; p<0.001). Multivariate regression analysis revealed that prior TEVAR in the chronic phase (hazard ratio [HR]=1.73, 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.03-2.90; p=0.039), maximum aortic diameter (HR=1.05, 95% CI=1.04-1.07; p<0.001), and arch involvement (HR=1.48, 95% CI=1.01-2.18; p=0.048) were predictors of the incidence of SAI. In addition, the maximum aortic diameter was demonstrated to be the only risk factor for prognosis after adjusting for confounding factors. CONCLUSIONS Thoracic endovascular aortic repair for chronic TBAD patients should be reconsidered. Open surgery is preferable for those with proximal progression, whereas endovascular treatment is more suitable for distal lesions. Close surveillance and timely reintervention after TEVAR, whether via endovascular techniques or open surgery, are necessary to prevent devastating complications. CLINICAL IMPACT The management of patients with type B aortic dissection (TBAD) after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is challenging. We summarized our single-center experience regarding secondary aortic intervention after TEVAR for TBAD. We found that TEVAR for chronic TBAD patients should be carefully evaulated, and open surgery is recommended for those with proximal progession, while endovascular treatment is more preferable for distal lesions.
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- Jizhong Wang
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Vascular and Plastic Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Goyal A, Sulaiman SA, Pancholi V, Fatima L, Yakkali S, Doshi A, Hurjkaliani S, Jain H, Khan R, Sohail AH. Exploring Acute Kidney Injury Following Aortic Dissection: A Comprehensive Review of Machine Learning Models for Predicting Risk, Management Strategies, Complications, and Racial and Gender Disparities. Cardiol Rev 2024:00045415-990000000-00275. [PMID: 38785437 DOI: 10.1097/crd.0000000000000717] [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: 05/25/2024]
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Both types of aortic dissection (AD), Stanford type A and type B, can result in complications such as acute kidney injury (AKI) and aortic rupture. Renal complications in AD arise from compromised renal perfusion affecting the renal arteries. Understanding the intricate connection between AD and AKI is crucial for navigating the complexities of tailored treatment and formulating specific management plans. Concerning machine learning models, in patients with type A aortic dissection, factors such as decreased platelet count on admission, increased D-dimer level, longer cardiopulmonary bypass duration, elevated white blood cell levels, the need for blood transfusion, longer aortic clamp time, extended surgery duration, advanced age, and an elevated body mass index were positively associated with the development of AKI. For the risk of AKI after type B aortic dissection, elevated Nt-pro brain natriuretic peptide, prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time, elevated admission systolic blood pressure, and a higher contrast agent requirement during operative repair were found to predict the risk. Male gender was associated with a higher risk of AKI, and nonwhite race was linked to a higher risk of AKI, a greater likelihood of requiring more urgent procedures, and lower levels of insurance coverage. The treatment of AKI following AD requires a multifaceted approach. Identifying and addressing the underlying cause, such as low blood pressure, renal artery involvement, or medication-induced injury, is crucial for effective management and preventing further kidney damage. Maintaining proper fluid balance is essential for improving renal perfusion, but careful monitoring is necessary to avoid complications. The evolving landscape of research, particularly in biomarkers and AI programs, reveals a promising role in predicting the risk for and managing AKI post-AD.
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- Aman Goyal
- From the Department of Internal Medicine, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- From the Department of Internal Medicine, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- From the Department of Internal Medicine, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Science, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Surgery, University of New Mexico Health Sciences, Albuquerque, NM
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Lv L, Wang C, Lang X, Lu F, Tian Y, Zhao Y, Zhi A. Impact of pulmonary artery intramural hematoma on patients with acute type A aortic dissection. Eur Radiol 2024:10.1007/s00330-024-10747-y. [PMID: 38777904 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-024-10747-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the short-term/long-term impact of pulmonary artery intramural hematoma (PA-IMH) in patients with acute Stanford type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) following surgical repair. MATERIALS AND METHODS Consecutive patients with ATAAD who received surgical repair at Beijing and Yunnan Fuwai Hospital in 2010-2021 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with hemorrhage extending along the PA were identified as the PA-IMH group. Multivariable logistics regression was used to obtain the odds ratio (OR), and the Kaplan-Meier method was used to estimate the survival rate. RESULTS Of the 2046 ATAAD patients, 324 (15.8%) patients were identified with PA-IMH, and 1722 (84.2%) were without PA-IMH. PA-IMH had a higher prevalence in patients with older age, female gender, aortic IMH, and type II aortic dissection. PA-IMH patients incurred excess early mortality compared with non-PA-IMH patients (9.3% vs. 5.6%, OR = 1.86, 95%CI 1.19-2.91, p = 0.006). The results were stable in the subgroup analysis, with an increased risk in older (> 70 years) or DeBakey type II ATAAD patients. Notably, an increase in the degree and extent of PA-IMH exacerbated the risk of early mortality. However, after landmark analysis at 30-day postsurgery, no significant difference was noted in the long-term outcomes between PA-IMH and non-PA-IMH groups (p = 0.440). The 5-year survival rates were 87.1% (95%CI: 83.3%, 91.1%) and 90.1% (95%CI: 88.5%, 91.7%), respectively. CONCLUSIONS The presence of PA-IMH in ATAAD patients is common and is independently associated with increased early mortality after surgical repair, especially in those with older age (> 70) or type II dissection. However, such detrimental effects do not persist in the long-term follow-up among patients who survived hospital discharge. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT We confirmed that PA-IMH significantly increases early postoperative mortality in patients with acute type A aortic dissection, especially in older patients or DeBakey type II dissection. This should prompt further investigation of the incremental role of PA-IMH in this pathology. KEY POINTS Acute type A aortic dissection mortality gets worse when pulmonary artery intramural hematoma is present. Pulmonary artery-intramural hematoma increased the risk of early mortality but not affect long-term prognosis. Further research should investigate the effects of pulmonary artery intramural thrombus on aortic dissection.
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- Lizhi Lv
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Yunnan Fuwai Cardiovascular Hospital, Kunming, 650102, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Yunnan Fuwai Cardiovascular Hospital, Kunming, 650102, China
- Department of Structural Heart Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Medical Research & Biometrics Center, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, the National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 102300, China
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Yunnan Fuwai Cardiovascular Hospital, Kunming, 650102, China
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- Department of Radiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Yunnan Fuwai Cardiovascular Hospital, Kunming, 650102, China
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- Department of Radiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, China.
- Department of Radiology, Yunnan Fuwai Cardiovascular Hospital, Kunming, 650102, China.
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Shen X, Li J, Yan H, Zhou S, Yang S, Li W. Combined blood pressure and heart rate trajectories are associated with prognosis in critically ill patients with acute aortic dissection: A group-based multi-trajectory analysis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29934. [PMID: 38707356 PMCID: PMC11066306 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29934] [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: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Background Managing systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and heart rate (HR) is pivotal in acute aortic dissection (AAD) care. However, no prior studies have jointly analyzed the trajectories of these parameters. This research aimed to characterize their joint longitudinal trajectories and investigate the influence on AAD prognosis. Methods We included AAD patients from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care (MIMIC)-IV database. Using group-based multi-trajectory modeling (GBMTM), we identified combined trajectories of SBP, DBP, and HR within the initial 24 h of intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Cox proportional hazard regression, log-binomial regression, and logistic regression were employed to assess the association between trajectory groups and mortality outcomes. Results Data from 337 patients were analyzed. GBMTM identified five combined trajectory groups. Group 1 featured rapidly declining SBP and DBP with high pulse pressure and low HR; Group 2 showed high to moderate SBP with slight rebound and persistently low HR; Group 3 displayed persistently moderate BP and HR; Group 4 was characterized by moderate blood pressure with persistently high HR; and Group 5 had high to moderate SBP with slight rebound, high but gradually declining DBP, and slightly high HR. Group 3 demonstrated a lower risk of mortality, with an adjusted hazard ratio of 0.32 (95 % CI, 0.14-0.74), and the adjusted relative risks for in-hospital, 30-day, and 1-year mortalities were 0.37 (95 % CI, 0.15-0.87), 0.25 (95 % CI, 0.10-0.62), and 0.41 (95 % CI, 0.22-0.79), respectively. The time-independent C-index curve demonstrated that the multi-trajectory groups had higher C-index values than any univariate trajectory groups or admission values of SBP, DBP, and HR. Conclusions Utilization of GBMTM can yield data-driven insights to identify distinct subphenotypes in AAD patients. The combined trajectories of SBP, DBP, and HR within 24 h of ICU admission significantly influenced the mortality rate.
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- Xuejun Shen
- Clinical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Clinical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Clinical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Clinical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Clinical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Clinical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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Xie LF, Xie QG, Gao WP, Wu QS, Lin XF, Qiu ZH, Chen LW. The prognostic value of preoperative systemic inflammatory response index in predicting outcomes of acute type A aortic dissection patients underwent surgical treatment. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1388109. [PMID: 38799451 PMCID: PMC11116625 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1388109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Background The systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI) is a novel inflammatory-immune biological marker that has prognostic value in various cardiovascular diseases. This study aims to investigate the relationship between SIRI and short-term and long-term prognosis in patients with acute type A aortic dissection (AAAD) underwent surgical treatment. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients with AAAD who underwent emergency surgical treatment at our center. Through multifactorial logistics regression analysis and cox proportional hazards regression analysis, we identified SIRI as an independent risk factor for major adverse events (MAEs) and long-term aorta-related adverse events (ARAEs) post-surgery. The optimal cutoff value of preoperative SIRI was determined using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis, and patients were divided into low SIRI group and high SIRI group. The prognostic outcomes at different time points post-surgery for the two groups of patients were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, and the significance was determined by log-rank test. Results A total of 691 AAAD patients were included in this study. Among them, 50 patients (7.2%) died within 30 days post-surgery, and 175 patients (25.3%) experienced MAEs. A total of 641 patients were followed up, with an average follow-up time of 33.5 ± 17.5 months, during which 113 patients (17.6%) experienced ARAEs. The results of multifactorial logistics regression analysis and cox proportional hazards regression analysis showed that SIRI was an independent risk factor for postoperative MAEs (OR=3.148, 95%CI[1.650-6.006], p<0.001) and ARAEs (HR=2.248, 95%CI[1.050-4.809], p<0.037). Kaplan-Meier analysis demonstrated that the MAEs-free survival in the high SIRI group was significantly lower than that in the low SIRI group, and a similar trend was observed in the ARAEs-free survival during follow-up (log-rank test, p<0.001). Conclusion Preoperative SIRI is significantly associated with the short-term and long-term prognosis of AAAD patients underwent emergency open surgery, demonstrating its valuable prognostic value. Therefore, preoperative SIRI is a reliable biological marker that can serve as a valuable tool for preoperative risk stratification and decision management.
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- Lin-feng Xie
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
- Fujian Provincial Center for Cardiovascular Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- The Affiliated Longyan First Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, Fujian, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
- Fujian Provincial Center for Cardiovascular Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
- Fujian Provincial Center for Cardiovascular Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
- Fujian Provincial Center for Cardiovascular Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
- Fujian Provincial Center for Cardiovascular Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
- Fujian Provincial Center for Cardiovascular Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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Sá MP, Jacquemyn X, Hess N, Brown JA, Caldonazo T, Kirov H, Doenst T, Serna-Gallegos D, Kaczorowski D, Sultan I. Extracorporeal life support after surgical repair for acute type a aortic dissection: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Perfusion 2024:2676591241253464. [PMID: 38730556 DOI: 10.1177/02676591241253464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND The use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in patients after surgical repair for acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) has not been well documented. METHODS We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the outcomes of ECLS after surgery for ATAAD with data published by October 2023 in compliance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) and the Meta-analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) reporting guidelines. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023479955). RESULTS Twelve observational studies met our eligibility criteria, including 280 patients. Mean age was 55.0 years and women represented 25.3% of the overall population. Although the mean preoperative left ventricle ejection fraction was 59.8%, 60.8% of patients developed left ventricle failure and 34.0% developed biventricular failure. Coronary involvement and malperfusion were found in 37.1% and 25.6%, respectively. Concomitant coronary bypass surgery was performed in 38.5% of patients. Regarding ECLS, retrograde flow (femoral) was present in 39.9% and central cannulation was present in 35.4%. In-hospital mortality was 62.8% and pooled estimate of successful weaning was 50.8%. Neurological complications, bleeding and renal failure were found in 25.9%, 38.7%, and 65.5%, respectively. CONCLUSION ECLS after surgical repair for ATAAD remains associated with high rates of in-hospital death and complications, but it still represents a chance of survival in critical situations. ECLS remains a salvage attempt and surgeons should not try to avoid ECLS at all costs after repairing an ATAAD case.
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- Michel Pompeu Sá
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Ferrera C, Vilacosta I, Rodríguez Palomares JF, Calvo Iglesias F, Barros-Membrilla AJ, Azqueta Molluna M, Mosquera V, Tarrío R, Revilla Orodea A, Toral Sepúlveda D, Ramos González-Cristóbal I, Maroto Castellanos L, Sao A, Evangelista A. Prognostic impact of shock in patients with type A acute aortic syndrome. Results of a nationwide multicenter study. Hellenic J Cardiol 2024:S1109-9666(24)00109-X. [PMID: 38729346 DOI: 10.1016/j.hjc.2024.05.005] [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: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical characteristics, imaging findings, treatment, and prognosis of patients with type A acute aortic syndrome (AAS-A) presenting with shock. To assess the impact of surgery on this patient population. METHODS The study included 521 patients with A-AAS enrolled in the Spanish Registry of Acute Aortic Syndrome (RESA-III) from January 2018 to December 2019. The RESA-III is a prospective, multicenter registry that contains AAS data from 30 tertiary-care hospitals. Patients were classified into two groups according to their clinical presentation, with or without shock. Shock was defined as persistent systolic blood pressure <80 mmHg despite adequate volume resuscitation. RESULTS 97 (18.6%) patients with A-AAS presented with shock. Clinical presentation with syncope was much more common in the Shock group (45.4% vs 10.1%, p = 0.001). Patients in the Shock group had more complications at diagnosis and before surgery: cardiac tamponade (36.2% vs 9%, p < 0.001), acute renal failure (28.9% vs 18.2%, p = 0.018), and need for orotracheal intubation (40% vs 9.1%, p < 0.001). There were no significant differences in aortic regurgitation (51.6% vs 46.7%, p = 0.396) between groups. In-hospital mortality was higher among patients with shock (48.5% vs 27.4%, p < 0.001). Surgery was associated with a significant mortality reduction both in patients with and without shock. Surgery had an independent protective effect on mortality (OR 0.03, 95% CI (0.00-0.32)). CONCLUSION Patients with AAS-A admitted with shock have a heavily increased risk of mortality. Syncope and pericardial effusion at diagnosis are strongly associated with shock. Surgery was independently associated with a mortality reduction in patients with AAS-A and shock.
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- Carlos Ferrera
- Instituto Cardiovascular, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto Cardiovascular, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencias del Corazón (ICICOR), Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain; Centro de Investigación en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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Fernando RJ, Coleman SR, Alghanem F, Sanders J, Kothari P, Vanneman MW, Ochieng PO, Augoustides JG. The Year in Aortic Surgery: Selected Highlights From 2023. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024:S1053-0770(24)00312-4. [PMID: 38960802 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2024.05.002] [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: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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This article reviews the recent and relevant literature to the field of aortic surgery. Specific areas highlighted include outcomes of Stanford type A dissection, management of acute aortic syndromes, management of aortic aneurysms, and traumatic aortic injury. Although the focus was on articles from 2023, literature from prior years also was included, given that this article is the first of a series. Notably, the pertinent sections from the 2022 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management Aortic Disease are discussed.
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- Rohesh J Fernando
- Department of Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Section, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Section, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Management & Perioperative Medicine, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, MI
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Management & Perioperative Medicine, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, MI
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- Division of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Division of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Division, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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Zhu Z, Wu L, Yuan Y. Is axillary artery cannulation necessary in type II hybrid aortic arch repair for acute type A aortic dissection? Perfusion 2024:2676591241252721. [PMID: 38703049 DOI: 10.1177/02676591241252721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Axillary artery cannulation (AAC) has been widely employed in total arch replacement surgeries using the frozen elephant trunk (FET) technique for acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD), showing better clinical results than femoral artery cannulation (FAC). Nevertheless, in type II hybrid arch repair (HAR), FAC is crucial for lower body perfusion. Hence, it is unclear whether AAC remains necessary or if AAC represents a more advantageous method for initiating cardiopulmonary bypass. METHODS We conducted a study involving patients diagnosed with ATAAD who underwent type II HAR from August 2021 to December 2022. Demographic baseline and intraoperative data were collected, and the postoperative outcomes of patients receiving FAC only were compared with those receiving AAC. RESULTS There were no significant differences in baseline demographics between patients who underwent FAC alone (n = 46) and those who underwent AAC (n = 39). Patients who underwent AAC showed a lower incidence of transient neurological dysfunction (TND) post-surgery compared to those who underwent FAC (12.8% vs 32.6%, p = .032). There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of postoperative mortality within 30 days, permanent neurological dysfunction (PND), length of stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) and postoperative ward, duration of mechanical ventilation, and other complications. CONCLUSIONS Axillary artery cannulation may decrease the incidence of postoperative transient neurological dysfunction (TND) in type II HAR for ATAAD. Nonetheless, studies with larger sample sizes are necessary.
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- Zhonglai Zhu
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Kalogerakos PD, Zafar MA, Li Y, Ellauzi H, Mukherjee SK, Ziganshin BA, Rizzo JA, Elefteriades JA. Patient-specific ascending aortic intervention criteria. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 65:ezae162. [PMID: 38632077 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezae162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Ascending aortic aneurysms pose a different risk to each patient. We aim to provide personalized risk stratification for such patients based on sex, age, body surface area and aneurysm location (root versus ascending). METHODS Root and ascending diameters, and adverse aortic events (dissection, rupture, death) of ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm patients were analysed. Aortic diameter was placed in context vis-a-vis the normal distribution in the general population with similar sex, age and body surface area, by conversion to z scores. These were correlated of major adverse aortic events, producing risk curves with 'hinge points' of steep risk, constructed separately for the aortic root and mid-ascending aorta. RESULTS A total of 1162 patients were included. Risk curves unveiled generalized thresholds of z = 4 for the aortic root and z = 5 for the mid-ascending aorta. These correspond to individualized thresholds of less than the standard criterion of 5.5 cm in the vast majority of patients. Indicative results include a 75-year-old typical male with 2.1 m2 body surface area, who was found to be at increased risk of adverse events if root diameter exceeds 5.15 cm, or mid ascending exceeds 5.27 cm. An automated calculator is presented, which identifies patients at high risk of adverse events based on sex, age, height, weight, and root and ascending size. CONCLUSIONS This analysis exploits a large sample of aneurysmal patients, demographic features of the general population, pre-dissection diameter, discrimination of root and supracoronary segments, and statistical tools to extract thresholds of increased risk tailor-made for each patient.
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- Paris D Kalogerakos
- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Institute at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Institute at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Political Science and Economics, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Institute at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Institute at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Institute at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Economics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Institute at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Applefeld WN, Jentzer JC. Initial Triage and Management of Patients with Acute Aortic Syndromes. Cardiol Clin 2024; 42:195-213. [PMID: 38631790 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccl.2024.02.007] [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] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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The acute aortic syndromes (AAS) are life-threatening vascular compromises within the aortic wall. These include aortic dissection (AD), intramural hematoma (IMH), penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU), and blunt traumatic thoracic aortic injury (BTTAI). While patients classically present with chest pain, the presentation may be highly variable. Timely diagnosis is critical to initiate definitive treatment and maximize chances of survival. In high-risk patients, treatment should begin immediately, even while diagnostic evaluation proceeds. The mainstay of medical therapy is acute reduction of heart rate and blood pressure. Surgical intervention is often required but is informed by patient anatomy and extent of vascular compromise.
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- Willard N Applefeld
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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Diaz-Castrillon CE, Brown JA, Navid F, Serna-Gallegos D, Yousef S, Thoma F, Punu K, Zhu J, Sultan I. The impact of prolonged mechanical ventilation after acute type A aortic dissection repair. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 167:1672-1679.e2. [PMID: 35989122 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.07.007] [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: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Patients with type A aortic dissection have increased resource use. The objective of this study was to describe the relationship between prolonged mechanical ventilation and longitudinal survival in patients undergoing type A aortic dissection repair. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients with type A aortic dissection undergoing repair from 2010 to 2018; Kaplan-Meier function and adjusted Cox regression analysis were used to compare in-hospital mortality and longitudinal survival accounting for time on mechanical ventilatory support. RESULTS A total of 552 patients were included. The study population was divided into 12 hours or less (n = 291), more than 12 to 24 or less hours (n = 101), more than 24 to 48 hours or less (n = 60), and more than 48 hours (n = 100) groups. Patients within the 12 or less hours group were the youngest (60.0 vs 63.5 years vs 63.6 vs 62.8 years; P = .03) and less likely to be female (31.6% vs 43.6% vs 46.7% vs 56.0%; P < .001). On the other hand, the more than 48 hours group presented with malperfusion syndrome at admission more often (24.4% vs 29.7% vs 28.3% vs 53.0%; P < .001) and had longer cardiopulmonary and ischemic times (P < .05). In-hospital mortality was significantly higher in the more than 48 hours group (5.2% vs 6.9% vs 3.3% vs 30.0%; P < .001). Multivariable analysis demonstrated worse longitudinal survival for the 24 to 48 hours group (hazard ratio, 1.94, confidence interval, 1.10-3.43) and more than 48 hours ventilation group (hazard ratio, 2.25, confidence interval, 1.30-3.92). CONCLUSIONS The need for prolonged mechanical ventilatory support is prevalent and associated with other perioperative complications. More important, after adjusting for other covariates, prolonged mechanical ventilation is an independent factor associated with increased longitudinal mortality.
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- Carlos E Diaz-Castrillon
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa; Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa; Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa
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- Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa
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- Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa; Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Zhang YJ, Sun Y, Zhao YB, Ma D. α-HBDH is a superior to LDH in predicting major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with acute aortic dissection. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29155. [PMID: 38681572 PMCID: PMC11053288 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29155] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Objective Acute aortic dissection (AAD) with a high mortality and postoperative complications remains presently no effective indicators to conjunctly predict the short-term mortality and the prognosis. This study aimed to investigate the predictive role of α-HBDH on in-hospital mortality and postoperative Major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with AAD. Methods In this retrospective study, a total of 369 enrolled patients from 2015 to 2021 were divided into three groups (T1: low, T2: medium and T3: high) based on the tertiles of α-HBDH levels on admission. In terms of the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative indicators among 3 groups, the relationship between α-HBDH and studying endpoints was determined by logistic regression models, along with the consolidation using Kaplan-Meier and restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis for predicting the in-hospital death and MACE complications. Last, subgroup analysis further verified the predictive value of α-HBDH. Results Logistic regression analysis showed that α-HBDH was independently associated with in-hospital mortality of patients with AAD [OR(95CI): 4.771(1.043-21.832), P = 0.044] and MACE [OR(95CI): 9.869(2.148-45.349), P = 0.003]. Moreover, Kaplan-Meier analysis also showed an increased α-HBDH levels associated with poor survival within 30 days (log rank test, P < 0.01), especially in acute Stanford A dissection. RCS presented that 204 U/L was the optimal cut-off value of α-HBDH for in-hospital mortality and postoperative MACE, which facilitated clinical stratification of patients with AAD. Subgroup analysis confirmed a stable correlation between α-HBDH level and hospital mortality and MACE (P > 0.05). Conclusions α-HBDH is a predictor of the in-hospital mortality and postoperative MACE, guiding admission stratification of patients with AAD.
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- Yun-jing Zhang
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Key Laboratory of Neural and Vascular Biology, Ministry of Education, and Hebei Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Homeostasis and Aging, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050017, PR China
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- Cardiac Surgery Department, the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 051000, PR China
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- Cardiac Surgery Department, the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 051000, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Key Laboratory of Neural and Vascular Biology, Ministry of Education, and Hebei Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Homeostasis and Aging, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050017, PR China
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Ogami T, Arnaoutakis GJ, Isselbacher EM, Geuzebroek GSC, Coselli JS, De Vincentiis C, Kaiser CA, Hutchison S, Li QG, Brinster DR, Leshnower BG, Serna-Gallegos D, Pai CW, Taylor BS, Patel HJ, Eagle KA, Sultan I. Long-term outcomes after recurrent acute thoracic aortic dissection: Insights from the International Registry of Aortic Dissection. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024:S0022-5223(24)00283-6. [PMID: 38678471 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2024.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVE With an aging population and advancements in imaging, recurrence of thoracic aortic dissection is becoming more common. METHODS All patients enrolled in the International Registry of Aortic Dissection from 1996 to 2023 with type A and type B acute aortic dissection were identified. Among them, initial dissection and recurrent dissection were discerned. The study period was categorized into 3 eras: historic era, 1996 to 2005; middle era, 2006 to 2015; most recent era, 2016 to 2023. Propensity score matching was applied between initial dissection and recurrent dissection. Outcome of interests included long-term survival and cumulative incidence of major aortic events defined by the composite of reintervention, aortic rupture, and new dissection. RESULTS The proportion of recurrent dissection increased from 5.9% in the historic era to 8.0% in the most recent era in the entire dissection cohort. In patients with type A dissection, propensity score matching between initial dissection and recurrent dissection yielded 326 matched pairs. Kaplan-Meier curves showed similar long-term survival between the 2 groups. However, the cumulative incidence of major aortic events was significantly higher in the recurrent dissection group (40.3% ± 6.2% vs 17.8% ± 5.1% at 4 years in the initial dissection group, P = .02). For type B dissection, 316 matched pairs were observed after propensity score matching. Long-term survival and the incidence of major aortic events were equivalent between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS The case volume of recurrent dissection or the ability to detect recurrent dissection has increased over time. Acute type A recurrent dissection was associated with a higher risk of major aortic events than initial dissection. Further judicious follow-up may be crucial after type A recurrent dissection.
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- Takuya Ogami
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Institute for Cardiovascular Health, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Tex
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- Cardiology Department, Thoracic Aortic Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Tex; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, CHI St Luke's Health-Baylor St Luke's Medical Center, Houston, Tex
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- Department of Cardiac Sciences, University of Calgary Medical Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Cardiac Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa; Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa; Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Fink N, Yacoub B, Schoepf UJ, Zsarnoczay E, Pinos D, Vecsey-Nagy M, Rapaka S, Sharma P, O’Doherty J, Ricke J, Varga-Szemes A, Emrich T. Artificial Intelligence Provides Accurate Quantification of Thoracic Aortic Enlargement and Dissection in Chest CT. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:866. [PMID: 38732280 PMCID: PMC11083497 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14090866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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This study evaluated a deep neural network (DNN) algorithm for automated aortic diameter quantification and aortic dissection detection in chest computed tomography (CT). A total of 100 patients (median age: 67.0 [interquartile range 55.3/73.0] years; 60.0% male) with aortic aneurysm who underwent non-enhanced and contrast-enhanced electrocardiogram-gated chest CT were evaluated. All the DNN measurements were compared to manual assessment, overall and between the following subgroups: (1) ascending (AA) vs. descending aorta (DA); (2) non-obese vs. obese; (3) without vs. with aortic repair; (4) without vs. with aortic dissection. Furthermore, the presence of aortic dissection was determined (yes/no decision). The automated and manual diameters differed significantly (p < 0.05) but showed excellent correlation and agreement (r = 0.89; ICC = 0.94). The automated and manual values were similar in the AA group but significantly different in the DA group (p < 0.05), similar in obese but significantly different in non-obese patients (p < 0.05) and similar in patients without aortic repair or dissection but significantly different in cases with such pathological conditions (p < 0.05). However, in all the subgroups, the automated diameters showed strong correlation and agreement with the manual values (r > 0.84; ICC > 0.9). The accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of DNN-based aortic dissection detection were 92.1%, 88.1% and 95.7%, respectively. This DNN-based algorithm enabled accurate quantification of the largest aortic diameter and detection of aortic dissection in a heterogenous patient population with various aortic pathologies. This has the potential to enhance radiologists' efficiency in clinical practice.
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- Nicola Fink
- Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
- Medical Imaging Center, Semmelweis University, Korányi Sándor utca 2, 1083 Budapest, Hungary
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- Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
- Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, Varosmajor utca 68, 1122 Budapest, Hungary
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- Siemens Healthineers, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA; (S.R.); (P.S.)
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- Siemens Healthineers, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA; (S.R.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- German Centre for Cardiovascular Research, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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Han T, Tang H, Lin C, Yan D, Zhou Z, Yang Y, Cai L, Zhu J, Gao B, Si Y, Fu W, Tai Z, Tang X, Guo D. Costunolide mitigates inflammation and promotes extracellualr matrix integrity of thoracic aortic dissection by inhibiting NF-κB signaling. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 131:111784. [PMID: 38493694 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111784] [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: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Thoracic aortic dissection (TAD) is one of the most fatal cardiovascular diseases. One of its important pathological characteristics is the local inflammatory response. Many studies have found that Macrophage polarization plays an extremely critical role in the inflammatory progression and tissue remodeling of TAD. Costunolide (CTD) has an improving effect on oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. However, whether it can promote the integrity of extracellular matrix in Aortic dissection and its mechanism are still unclear. METHODS The male C57BL/6J mice were used to construct an animal model of TAD with β-aminopropionitrile (BAPN) (100 mg/kg/day, lasting for 28 days), and then CTD (10 mg/kg or 100 mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally for 28 days to check the survival rate, TAD incidence, aortic morphology and other indicators of the mice. Using hematoxylin-eosin (HE), Masson, Elastin van Gieson (EVG) staining, immunofluorescence (IF), and immunohistochemical staining, the study aimed to determine the therapeutic effects of CTD on an animal model with BAPN-induced TAD. To enhance the examination of the regulatory mechanism of CTD, we conducted transcriptome sequencing on arterial tissues of mice in both the BAPN group and the BAPN + CTD100 group. Next, ANG II were used to construct TAD model in vascular smooth muscle cells (VMSCs). The effects of CTD on the proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis of ANG II-induced cells are to be detected. The expression of MMP2, MMP9, P65, and p-P65 in each group will be examined using Western blot. Finally, the overexpression of IκB kinaseβ (IKKβ) will be established in VMSCs cells to further explore the protective function of CTD. RESULTS The result showed that CTD significantly inhibited BAPN induced mortality and TAD incidence in the animal model, improved aortic vascular morphology, promoted the integrity of extracellular matrix in TAD, reduced tissue inflammation, reduced the accumulation of M1 macrophage, promoted M2 macrophage polarization, and reduced the expression of NF-κB pathway related proteins. Mechanistically, CTD significantly weakened the proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis. p-P65 protein expression of TAD cells were induced by ANG II and IKK-β. CONCLUSION CTD has the potential to alleviate inflammation, VSMC apoptosis, MMP2/9 levels, and enhance extracellular matrix integrity in TAD by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Tonglei Han
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 1278 Baode Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200040, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai 200030, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai 200030, China.
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Lin M, Yan J, Tang J, Han S, Guo P, Wu S, Tao L, Xiao H, Chen Y, Tan X. Air Pollutants and Mortality Risk in Patients with Aortic Dissection: Evidence from a Clinical Cohort, Single-Cell Sequencing, and Proteomics. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:6509-6518. [PMID: 38561599 PMCID: PMC11025546 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c00534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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We aimed to evaluate the association between air pollutants and mortality risk in patients with acute aortic dissection (AAD) in a longitudinal cohort and to explore the potential mechanisms of adverse prognosis induced by fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Air pollutants data, including PM2.5, PM10.0, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone (O3), were collected from official monitoring stations, and multivariable Cox regression models were applied. Single-cell sequencing and proteomics of aortic tissue were conducted to explore the potential mechanisms. In total, 1,267 patients with AAD were included. Exposure to higher concentrations of air pollutants was independently associated with an increased mortality risk. The high-PM2.5 group carried approximately 2 times increased mortality risk. There were linear associations of PM10, NO2, CO, and SO2 exposures with long-term mortality risk. Single-cell sequencing revealed an increase in mast cells in aortic tissue in the high-PM2.5 exposure group. Enrichment analysis of the differentially expressed genes identified the inflammatory response as one of the main pathways, with IL-17 and TNF signaling pathways being among the top pathways. Analysis of proteomics also identified these pathways. This study suggests that exposure to higher PM2.5, PM10, NO2, CO, and SO2 are associated with increased mortality risk in patients with AAD. PM2.5-related activation and degranulation of mast cells may be involved in this process.
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- Mengyue Lin
- Department
of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital
of Shantou University Medical College, No. 57 Changping Road, Shantou 515000, China
- Shantou
University Medical College, No. 22 Xinling Road, Shantou 515000, China
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- Shantou
University Medical College, No. 22 Xinling Road, Shantou 515000, China
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- Shantou
University Medical College, No. 22 Xinling Road, Shantou 515000, China
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- Shantou
University Medical College, No. 22 Xinling Road, Shantou 515000, China
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- Department
of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University
Medical College, No. 22 Xinling Road, Shantou 515000, China
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- Department
of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital
of Shantou University Medical College, No. 57 Changping Road, Shantou 515000, China
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- Department
of Cardiac Surgery, Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital
Affiliated with Wuhan University of Science and Technology, No. 753 Jinghan Road, Wuhan 430000, China
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- Department
of Cardiac Surgery, Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital
Affiliated with Wuhan University of Science and Technology, No. 753 Jinghan Road, Wuhan 430000, China
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- Department
of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital
of Shantou University Medical College, No. 57 Changping Road, Shantou 515000, China
- Clinical
Research Center, First Affiliated Hospital
of Shantou University Medical College, No. 57 Changping Road, Shantou 515000, China
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- Department
of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital
of Shantou University Medical College, No. 57 Changping Road, Shantou 515000, China
- Shantou
University Medical College, No. 22 Xinling Road, Shantou 515000, China
- Clinical
Research Center, First Affiliated Hospital
of Shantou University Medical College, No. 57 Changping Road, Shantou 515000, China
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Bozalka R, Menges AL, Zimmermann A, Meuli L. Hospital Incidence and Treatment Outcomes of Patients with Aneurysms and Dissections of the Iliac Artery in Switzerland-A Secondary Analysis of Swiss DRG Statistics Data. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2267. [PMID: 38673541 PMCID: PMC11051054 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13082267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Background/Objectives: Aneurysms and dissections of the iliac artery (ADIAs) are significant vascular conditions often associated with aortic pathologies. Despite their importance, reports on isolated iliac artery pathologies are rare. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of ADIA in Switzerland including treatment incidence and hospital outcomes. Methods: A retrospective analysis of diagnosis-related group (DRG) statistics from 2011 to 2018 in Switzerland was conducted, identifying all cases of ADIA while excluding those with concomitant treatment of aortic pathologies. Age-standardized incidence rates and treatment outcomes were assessed, with multivariable logistic regression performed to identify factors associated with hospital mortality. Results: From 2011 to 2018, 1037 ADIA cases were hospitalized in Switzerland. Incidence rates for elective treatment were significantly higher in men than women, increasing in men from 1.5 to 2.4 cases per 100,000 men (p = 0.007), while remaining stable in women at around 0.2 cases per 100,000 women. Acute treatment incidence rates were lower but still higher in men, at 0.9 cases per 100,000 men and 0.2 cases per 100,000 women. Crude hospital mortality rates were lower for endovascular repair than open surgical repair in both elective (0.8% vs. 3.1%, p = 0.023) and emergency treatment (6.7% vs. 18.4%, p = 0.045). Multivariable analysis showed that endovascular repair was associated with significantly reduced hospital mortality compared to open repair (OR 0.27, 95%-CI: 0.10 to 0.66, p = 0.006). Conclusions: This nationwide study of iliac artery pathologies shows that the treatment incidence was about 10 times higher in men than in women for elective procedures, but only about five times higher for emergency treatment. Endovascular procedures were associated with significantly lower hospital mortality than open procedures, while hospital mortality rates were comparable for men and women.
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- Roland Bozalka
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Zurich (USZ), University of Zurich (UZH), CH-8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Zurich (USZ), University of Zurich (UZH), CH-8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Zurich (USZ), University of Zurich (UZH), CH-8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Zurich (USZ), University of Zurich (UZH), CH-8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Copenhagen Aortic Centre, Department of Vascular Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
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Meccanici F, Thijssen CGE, Gökalp AL, Bom AW, Geuzebroek GSC, ter Woorst JF, van Kimmenade RRJ, Post MC, Takkenberg JJM, Roos-Hesselink JW. Long-Term Health-Related Quality of Life following Acute Type A Aortic Dissection with a Focus on Male-Female Differences: A Cross Sectional Study. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2265. [PMID: 38673538 PMCID: PMC11050969 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13082265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Objectives: Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a life-threatening cardiovascular emergency, of which the long-term impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and male-female-specific insights remain inadequately clarified. Methods: Consecutive adult ATAAD patients who underwent surgery were retrospectively included between 2007 and 2017 in four referral centers in the Netherlands, and baseline data were collected. The 36-Item Short-Form (SF-36) Health Survey was sent to all survivors between 2019 and 2021 and compared to validated SF-36 scores of the Dutch general population stratified by age group and sex. Results: In total, 324/555 surviving patients returned the SF-36 questionnaire (response rate 58%), of which 40.0% were female; the median follow-up was 6.5 years (range: 1.7-13.9, IQR: 4.0-9.4) after surgery for ATAAD. In comparison to the general population, ATAAD patients scored significantly lower on 6/8 SF-36 subdomains and higher on bodily pain. Differences in HRQoL domains compared to the sex-matched data were largely comparable between sexes, apart from bodily pain. In the age-matched subgroups impaired HRQoL was most pronounced in younger patients aged 41-60 (5/8 impaired domains). Female ATAAD patients scored significantly worse on 5/8 SF-36 subdomains and the physical component summary (PCS) scores than male patients. Age at ATAAD, female sex, hypertension, COPD, and prior thoracic aortic aneurysm were associated with worse PCS scores. Conclusions: Long-term HRQoL was impaired in both male and female ATAAD patients when compared to the general population. Further studies on the nature of this impairment and on interventions to improve HRQoL after ATAAD are clearly warranted, with special attention to females and younger patients.
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- Department of Cardiology, Erasmus MC, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Erasmus MC, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Erasmus MC, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven, 5623 EJ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Erasmus MC, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology, Radboud University Medical Center, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, St. Antonius Ziekenhuis, 3435 CM Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Lv Z, Pan T, Zhang H, Wang Y, Matniyaz Y, Tang Y, Lu L, Wang D. Safety and efficacy of ketorolac in improving the prognosis of acute type A aortic dissection patients: a protocol of a randomized, double-blinded, and placebo-controlled study. Trials 2024; 25:250. [PMID: 38600561 PMCID: PMC11005260 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-024-08093-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute type A aortic dissection (aTAAD) is a critical and life-threatening condition. Previous research has demonstrated that the use of ketorolac not only reduces the progression, incidence, and severity of aortic aneurysms in animal models, but also decreases postoperative mortality and complications in patients undergoing open abdominal aortic aneurysm replacement. However, there is a lack of studies investigating the efficacy of ketorolac in treating aTAAD in humans. Therefore, we conducted a study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ketorolac in patients with aTAAD. Our hypothesis was that ketorolac treatment for aTAAD patients would meet safety indicators and effectively improve patient prognosis. METHODS/DESIGN This study is a single-center, randomized, double-blinded, and placebo-controlled study. A total of 120 patients with aTAAD will be recruited and will be randomized into the ketorolac group and placebo group with a ratio of 1:1. Ketorolac tromethamine 60 mg per 2 ml will be intramuscularly injected within 2 h before surgery, followed by intramuscular injections of 30 mg per 1 ml BID. on the first and second postoperative days in the Ketorolac group, while 0.9% saline will be administered at the same dose, dosage form, and time in the placebo group. This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ketorolac in improving the prognosis of aTAAD. The primary endpoint is the composite endpoint event concerning drug-related adverse events. Secondary endpoints include drug-related adverse events, laboratory examination of blood, diagnostic imaging tests, clinical biomarkers, etc. DISCUSSION: This study has been approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical College (approval number: 2023-197-02). This study is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ketorolac in patients with aTAAD. All participating patients will sign an informed consent form, and the trial results will be published in international peer-reviewed journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION The Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ( http://www.chictr.org.cn ) ChiCTR2300074394. Registered on 4 October 2023.
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- Zhikang Lv
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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Naito N, Takagi H. Optimal Timing of Pre-emptive Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair in Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection: A Network Meta-Analysis. J Endovasc Ther 2024:15266028241245282. [PMID: 38590280 DOI: 10.1177/15266028241245282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND This network meta-analysis compares outcomes of optimal medical therapy (OMT) and pre-emptive thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) for uncomplicated type B aortic dissection at different phases of chronicity. METHODS MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched through November 2023. Pooled short-term outcomes (short-term mortality, perioperative complications) and long-term outcomes (all-cause mortality, aortic-related mortality, aortic re-intervention rates) were calculated. RESULTS Systematic review identified 17 studies (2 randomized controlled trials, 3 propensity score matching, and 2 inverse probability weighting). Subacute-phase intervention had lower short-term mortality than the acute-phase (hazard ratio [HR] [95% confidence interval [CI]]=0.60 [0.38-0.94], p=0.027). No significant differences were observed in aortic rupture and paraplegia. Acute-phase TEVAR had a higher stroke incidence than subacute-phase intervention (HR [95% CI]=2.63 [1.36-5.09], p=0.042), chronic (HR [95% CI]=2.5 [1.03-6.2], p=0.043), and OMT (HR [95% CI]=1.57 [1.12-2.18], p=0.008). Acute-phase TEVAR had higher long-term all-cause mortality than subacute-phase intervention (HR [95% CI]=1.34 [1.03-1.74], p=0.03). Optimal medical therapy had elevated long-term all-cause mortality compared with subacute-phase TEVAR (HR [95% CI]=1.67 [1.25-2.33], p<0.001) and increased long-term aortic-related mortality vs acute-phase (HR [95% CI]=2.08 [1.31-3.31], p=0.002) and subacute-phase (HR [95% CI]=2.6 [1.62-4.18], p<0.01) interventions. No significant differences were observed in aortic re-intervention rates. CONCLUSIONS Pre-emptive TEVAR may offer lower all-cause mortality and aortic-related mortality than OMT. Considering lower short-term mortality, perioperative stroke rate, and long-term mortality, our findings support pre-emptive TEVAR during the subacute phase. CLINICAL IMPACT The optimal timing of pre-emptive thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) for uncomplicated type B aortic dissection remains uncertain. This network meta-analysis suggests that the subacute phase (14-90 days from symptom onset) emerges as the optimal timing for pre-emptive TEVAR. This window is associated with lower rates of short-term complications and higher long-term survival rates compared with alternative strategies.
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- Noritsugu Naito
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Shizuoka Medical Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Shizuoka Medical Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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Wang LF, Li Y, Jin M, Li HB, Zhang N, Gong M, Zhang HJ, Liu YY, Lai YQ. FL% is associated with the severity of acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection in patients undergoing frozen elephant trunk and total arch replacement. Front Surg 2024; 11:1329771. [PMID: 38655210 PMCID: PMC11035816 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2024.1329771] [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: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Objectives The diameter, area, and volume of the true lumen and false lumen (FL) have been measured in previous studies to evaluate the extent of DeBakey type I aortic dissection. However, these indicators have limitations because of the irregular shapes of the true and false lumens and the constant oscillation of intimal flap during systole and diastole. The ratio of arch lengths seems to be a more reliable indicator. FL% was defined as the ratio of the arch length of FL to the circumference of the aorta at the different levels of the aorta. The purpose of this article was to investigate whether FL% is a predictor of the severity of acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection in patients undergoing frozen elephant trunk (FET) and total arch replacement. Methods In this retrospective observational study, we analyzed a total of 344 patients with acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection that underwent FET and total arch replacement at our center from October 2015 to October 2019. The patients were divided into two groups by cluster analysis according to the perioperative course. Binary logistic regression analyses were performed to determine whether FL% could predict the severity of acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) was used to assess the power of the multivariate logistic regression model for the severity of acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection. Results The patients in the ultra-high-risk group (109 patients) had significantly more severe clinical comorbidities and complications than the patients in the high-risk group (235 patients). The ascending aortic FL% [odds ratio (OR), 11.929 (95% CI: 1.421-100.11); P = 0.022], location of initial tear [OR, 0.68 (95% CI: 0.47-0.98); P = 0.041], the degree of left iliac artery involvement [OR, 1.95 (95% CI: 1.15-3.30); P = 0.013], and the degree of right coronary artery involvement [OR, 1.46 (95% CI: 1.01-2.12); P = 0.045] on preoperative computed tomography angiography were associated with the severity of acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection. The AUROC value of this multivariate logistic regression analysis was 0.940 (95% CI: 0.914-0.967; P < 0.001). The AUROC value of ascending aortic FL% was 0.841 (95% CI: 0.798-0.884; P < 0.001) for the severity of acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection in patients undergoing FET and total arch replacement. Conclusions Ascending aortic FL% was validated as an essential radiologic index for assessing the severity of acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection in patients undergoing FET and total arch replacement. Higher values of ascending aortic FL% were more severe.
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- Long-Fei Wang
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Li Q, Li B, Xi S, Li Z, Zhu Z, Jin Z, Yang F, Liu L. Experience with aortic arch inclusion technique using artificial blood vessel for type A aortic dissection: an application study. J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 19:189. [PMID: 38589942 PMCID: PMC11000396 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-024-02741-8] [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: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to elucidate the methodology and assess the efficacy of the aortic arch inclusion technique using an artificial blood vessel in managing acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD). METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of 18 patients (11 males and 7 females, average age: 56.2 ± 8.6 years) diagnosed with ATAAD who underwent total aortic arch replacement (TAAR) using an artificial vascular "inclusion" between June 2020 and October 2022. During the operation, deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) and selective antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP) of the right axillary artery were employed for brain protection. The 'inclusion' total aortic arch replacement and stented elephant trunk (SET) surgery were performed. RESULTS Four patients underwent the Bentall procedure during the study, with one additional patient requiring coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) due to significant involvement of the right coronary orifice. Three patients died during postoperative hospitalization. Other notable complications included two cases of postoperative renal failure necessitating continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), one case of postoperative double lower limb paraplegia, and one case of cerebral infarction resulting in unilateral impairment of the left upper limb. Eleven patients underwent computed tomography angiography (CTA) examinations of the aorta three months to one-year post-operation. The CTA results revealed thrombosis in the false lumen surrounding the aortic arch stent in seven patients and complete thrombosis of the false lumen around the descending aortic stent in eight patients. One patient had partial thrombosis of the false lumen around the descending aortic stent, and another patient's false lumen in the thoracic and abdominal aorta completely resolved after one year of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Incorporating vascular graft in aortic arch replacement simplifies the procedure and yields promising short-term outcomes. It achieves the aim of total arch replacement using a four-branch prosthetic graft. However, extensive sampling and thorough, prolonged follow-up observations are essential to fully evaluate the long-term results.
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- Qingfeng Li
- Department of Carvascular Surgery, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Carvascular Surgery, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Carvascular Surgery, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Carvascular Surgery, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Carvascular Surgery, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Carvascular Surgery, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Carvascular Surgery, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Carvascular Surgery, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.
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Krebs JR, Filiberto AC, Fazzone B, Jacobs CR, Anderson EM, Shahid Z, Back M, Upchurch GR, Cooper M. Outcomes of Patients with Acute Type B Aortic Dissection and High-Risk Features. Ann Vasc Surg 2024; 106:99-107. [PMID: 38574807 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Recently the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) and Society for Thoracic Surgeons (STS) published contemporary guidelines clearly defining complicated versus uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissections (TBADs) with an additional high-risk grouping. Few studies have evaluated outcomes associated with "high-risk" TBADs. The objective of this study was to assess differences in demographics, clinical presentation, symptom onset, and outcomes in high-risk patients that underwent either thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) or best medical management for acute TBAD compared to those with complicated and uncomplicated acute TBAD. METHODS Patients admitted with acute TBADs from a single academic medical center from October 2011 to March 2020 were analyzed. Per the STS/SVS 2020 guidelines, high risk was defined as refractory pain/hypertension, bloody pleural effusion, aortic diameter >4 cm, false lumen diameter >22 mm, radiographic malperfusion, and early readmission, and complicated was defined as ruptured/malperfusion presentation. Uncomplicated patients were those without malperfusion/rupture and without high-risk features. The primary end-point was inpatient mortality. Secondary end-points included complications, reintervention, and survival. RESULTS Of the 159 patients identified with acute TBAD, 63 (40%) met the high-risk criteria. In the high-risk cohort, 38 (60%) underwent TEVAR (HR-TEVAR), with refractory pain as the most common indication, while 25 (40%) were managed medically (HR-medical). Malperfusion or rupture was present in 63 (40%) patients (complicated TBAD (C-TBAD)), all of whom underwent TEVAR. An additional 33 patients had no high-risk features and were all managed medically (uncomplicated TBAD). There were no differences in age, body mass index, and race between groups. Among the 4 groups, there were variable distributions in sex, insurance status, and incidence of several baseline comorbidities including congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and renal dysfunction (P < 0.05 for all). C-TBAD had increased length of stay (12, interquartile range [IQR] 9-22) compared to HR-TEVAR (11.5, IQR 7-15), HR-medical (6, IQR 5-8), and uncomplicated TBAD (7, IQR 5-10) (P < 0.01). C-TBAD had decreased days from admission to repair (0, IQR 0-2) compared to HR-TEVAR (3.5, IQR 1-8) (P < 0.01). C-TBAD patients had worse 3-year survival compared to other groups (log-rank P < 0.01), although when in-hospital mortality was excluded, survival was similar among groups (P = 0.37). Of patients initially managed medically, outpatient TEVAR was performed in 6 (24%) HR-medical and 4 (12%) uncomplicated patients, with no difference between rate of intervention between groups (P = 0.22). CONCLUSIONS High-risk features, as defined in updated SVS/STS guidelines, are common in patients presenting with acute TBAD. High-risk patients had acceptable outcomes when managed either surgically or medically. High-risk patients that underwent TEVAR had improved perioperative outcomes and mortality compared to those undergoing TEVAR for C-TBAD, a finding which may help guide preoperative risk stratification and patient counseling.
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- Jonathan R Krebs
- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
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Ishizue N, Fukaya H, Oikawa J, Sato N, Ogiso S, Murayama Y, Nakamura H, Kishihara J, Niwano S, Ako J. Prognostic impact of oral anticoagulation therapy and atrial fibrillation in patients with type B acute aortic dissection. J Arrhythm 2024; 40:297-305. [PMID: 38586850 PMCID: PMC10995604 DOI: 10.1002/joa3.13020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Background The prognostic impact of atrial fibrillation (AF) and oral anticoagulation (OAC) therapy in patients with type B acute aortic dissection (AAD) remains unclear. Therefore, we investigated the prognostic impact of AF and OAC therapy in patients with type B AAD. Methods Consecutive patients diagnosed with AAD were included in this single-center, retrospective study. Patients with type B AAD were selected from the study population and divided into three groups: AF(+)/OAC(+), AF(+)/OAC(-), and AF(-)/OAC(-). The primary end point was major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE), including all-cause death, progressive aortic events, cerebral infarction, and organ malperfusion. Results In total, 139 patients diagnosed with type B AAD were analyzed. AF was observed in 27 patients (19%). Among them, 13 patients (9%) received OAC therapy for AF. MACCE occurred in 32 patients (23%) during the observation period: all-cause death in four patients, progressive aortic events in 24 patients, cerebral infarction events in two patients, and malperfusion events in two patients. The incidence of MACCE was higher in the AF(+)/OAC(+) group than in the AF(+)/OAC(-) group (hazard ratio[HR]: 3.875; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.153-17.496). In contrast, there was no significant difference in the incidence of MACCE between the AF(+)/OAC(-) and AF(-)/OAC(-) groups (HR: 1.001, 95% CI: 0.509-1.802). Conclusion Among patients with type B AAD, the use of OAC for AF was associated with a higher risk of MACCE.
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Affiliation(s)
- Naruya Ishizue
- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKitasato University School of MedicineSagamiharaJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKitasato University School of MedicineSagamiharaJapan
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- Department of Kitasato Clinical Research CenterKitasato University School of MedicineSagamiharaJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKitasato University School of MedicineSagamiharaJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKitasato University School of MedicineSagamiharaJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKitasato University School of MedicineSagamiharaJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKitasato University School of MedicineSagamiharaJapan
| | - Jun Kishihara
- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKitasato University School of MedicineSagamiharaJapan
| | - Shinichi Niwano
- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKitasato University School of MedicineSagamiharaJapan
| | - Junya Ako
- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKitasato University School of MedicineSagamiharaJapan
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