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Rakowski T, Wegiel M, Malinowski K, Siudak Z, Zasada W, Tokarek T, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D, Bartus S, Surdacki A, Dziewierz A. Contemporary approach to thrombus containing lesions during primary percutaneous coronary interventions in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (from the ORPKI National Registry in Poland). Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.1418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background
In the era of potent P2Y12 inhibitors, according to current guidelines on ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), treatment with glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors (GPI) should be limited to selected bail-out or highly thrombotic situations. Similarly, aspiration thrombectomy (AT) is downgraded in current guidelines for very selective but not routine usage. Both recommendations make the treatment of thrombus containing lesions somewhat defensive, underlining the need for an individualized approach to STEMI patients. However, data concerning current clinical practice of such approach are limited.
Purpose
We examined the prevalence, procedural characteristics, and predictors of GPI administration and AT usage in all-comers contemporary STEMI patients referred to primary PCI in Poland.
Methods
We focused on 116,873 consecutive STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI in Poland between 2015 and 2020.
Results
GPIs were administered in 29.3% of patients and AT was used in 11.6%, with combined treatment with GPI and AT in 6.1% of patients. There was a slight trend towards a decrease in GPI and AT usage during the analyzed years. On the opposite, there was a rapid growth of the ticagrelor/prasugrel usage rate from 6.5% in 2015 to 48.1% in 2020 (Figure 1). Patients with periprocedural GPI administration and combined strategy with GPI and AT were younger, more often men, with history of smoking and presented with cardiogenic shock on admission. They were less likely to have diabetes, chronic kidney disease and previous stroke. Occluded infarct-related artery in baseline angiography and no-reflow during PCI were the strongest independent predictors of GPI administration and combined usage of GPI and AT in a multivariate logistic regression model. Similarly, administration of ticagrelor/prasugrel was an independent predictor of both adjunctive treatment strategies (see table for details).
Conclusions
Despite the rapid growth of potent P2Y12 inhibitors usage in Poland in recent years, GPI and AT are selectively used at a stable level during primary PCI in highly thrombotic STEMI lesions.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- T Rakowski
- Jagiellonian University Medical College , Krakow , Poland
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- Jagiellonian University Medical College , Krakow , Poland
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- Jagiellonian University Medical College , Krakow , Poland
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- Jan Kochanowski University , Kielce , Poland
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- Jagiellonian University Medical College , Krakow , Poland
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- Jagiellonian University Medical College , Krakow , Poland
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- Jagiellonian University Medical College , Krakow , Poland
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- Jagiellonian University Medical College , Krakow , Poland
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- Jagiellonian University Medical College , Krakow , Poland
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- Jagiellonian University Medical College , Krakow , Poland
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- Jagiellonian University Medical College , Krakow , Poland
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Kleczynski P, Dziewierz A, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D, Legutko J. Quantitative flow ratio for evaluation of borderline coronary lesions in patients with severe aortic stenosis. Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed) 2022; 75:472-478. [PMID: 34024746 DOI: 10.1016/j.rec.2021.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Quantitative flow ratio (QFR) is a novel noninvasive method for evaluating coronary physiology. However, data on the QFR in patients with aortic stenosis (AS) and coronary artery disease are scarce. Thus, we compared the diagnostic performance of the QFR with that of the resting distal to aortic coronary pressure (Pd/Pa) ratio, fractional flow reserve (FFR), and instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR), as well as angiographic indices. METHODS A total of 221 AS patients with 416 vessels undergoing FFR/iFR measurements were enrolled in the study. RESULTS The mean percent diameter stenosis (%DS) was 58.6%±13.4% and the mean Pd/Pa ratio, FFR, iFR, and QFR were 0.95±0.03, 0.85±0.07, 0.90±0.04, and 0.84±0.07, respectively. A FFR ≤ 0.80 was noted in 26.0% of interrogated vessels, as well as an iFR ≤ 0.89 in 33.2% and QFR ≤ 0.80 in 31.7%. The QFR had better agreement with FFR (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC], 0.96; 95% confidence interval [95%CI], 0.95-0.96) than with the iFR (ICC, 0.79; 95%CI, 0.75-0.82) and Pd/Pa ratio (ICC, 0.52; 95%CI, 0.44-0.58). In addition, the QFR showed better diagnostic accuracy (98.6% vs 94.2%; P <.001) and discriminant function (area under the curve=0.996 vs 0.988; P <.001) when the iFR was used as the reference instead of FFR. CONCLUSIONS In patients with AS, the QFR has good agreement with both FFR and iFR. However, the agreement appears to be even better when the iFR is used as the reference, presumably due to the complex nature of the coronary physiology in the assessment of coronary artery disease in patients with severe AS.
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- Pawel Kleczynski
- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, Krakow, Poland.
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- 2(nd) Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Hospital, Krakow, Poland
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- 2(nd) Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Hospital, Krakow, Poland
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- 2(nd) Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Hospital, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, Krakow, Poland
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Kleczynski P, Kulbat A, Brzychczy P, Dziewierz A, Trebacz J, Stapor M, Sorysz D, Rzeszutko L, Bartus S, Dudek D, Legutko J. Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty for Severe Aortic Stenosis as Rescue or Bridge Therapy. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10204657. [PMID: 34682783 PMCID: PMC8538854 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10204657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The study aimed to assess procedural complications, patient flow and clinical outcomes after balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) as rescue or bridge therapy, based on data from our registry. A total of 382 BAVs in 374 patients was performed. The main primary indication for BAV was a bridge for TAVI (n = 185, 49.4%). Other indications included a bridge for AVR (n = 26, 6.9%) and rescue procedure in hemodynamically unstable patients (n = 139, 37.2%). The mortality rate at 30 days, 6 and 12 months was 10.4%, 21.6%, 28.3%, respectively. In rescue patients, the death rate raised to 66.9% at 12 months. A significant improvement in symptoms was confirmed after BAV, after 30 days, 6 months, and in survivors after 1 year (p < 0.05 for all). Independent predictors of 12-month mortality were baseline STS score [HR (95% CI) 1.42 (1.34 to 2.88), p < 0.0001], baseline LVEF <20% [HR (95% CI) 1.89 (1.55-2.83), p < 0.0001] and LVEF <30% at 1 month [HR (95% CI) 1.97 (1.62-3.67), p < 0.0001] adjusted for age/gender. In everyday clinical practice in the TAVI era, there are still clinical indications to BAV a standalone procedure as a bridge to surgery, TAVI or for urgent high risk non-cardiac surgical procedures. Patients may improve clinically after BAV with LV function recovery, allowing to perform final therapy, within limited time window, for severe AS which ameliorates long-term outcomes. On the other hand, in patients for whom an isolated BAV becomes a destination therapy, prognosis is extremely poor.
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- Pawel Kleczynski
- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, Pradnicka 80 Street, 31-202 Krakow, Poland; (J.T.); (M.S.); (J.L.)
- Correspondence:
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- Students’ Scientific Group at the Department of Interventional Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, Pradnicka 80 Street, 31-202 Krakow, Poland; (A.K.); (P.B.)
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- Students’ Scientific Group at the Department of Interventional Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, Pradnicka 80 Street, 31-202 Krakow, Poland; (A.K.); (P.B.)
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Hospital, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow, Poland; (A.D.); (D.S.); (L.R.); (S.B.); (D.D.)
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, Pradnicka 80 Street, 31-202 Krakow, Poland; (J.T.); (M.S.); (J.L.)
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, Pradnicka 80 Street, 31-202 Krakow, Poland; (J.T.); (M.S.); (J.L.)
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Hospital, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow, Poland; (A.D.); (D.S.); (L.R.); (S.B.); (D.D.)
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Hospital, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow, Poland; (A.D.); (D.S.); (L.R.); (S.B.); (D.D.)
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Hospital, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow, Poland; (A.D.); (D.S.); (L.R.); (S.B.); (D.D.)
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Hospital, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow, Poland; (A.D.); (D.S.); (L.R.); (S.B.); (D.D.)
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, Pradnicka 80 Street, 31-202 Krakow, Poland; (J.T.); (M.S.); (J.L.)
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Kleczynski P, Dziewierz A, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D, Legutko J. Hyperemic versus non-hyperemic indexes for coronary physiology assessment in patients with severe aortic stenosis. Adv Med Sci 2021; 66:366-371. [PMID: 34315011 DOI: 10.1016/j.advms.2021.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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PURPOSE Recent data suggests that fractional flow reserve (FFR) may underestimate intermediate coronary stenosis in the presence of severe aortic stenosis (AS), whereas instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR) values may remain similar after treatment of AS, yet the evidence still lacks to use iFR as the reference. We aimed to compare FFR/iFR values in the AS setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS The functional significance of 416 coronary lesions in 221 patients with severe AS was investigated with iFR and FFR. RESULTS The diagnostic agreement between iFR and FFR has been tested, using the cut-off value of 0.89 for iFR and 0.80 for FFR. The mean diameter stenosis was 58.6 ± 13.4% with FFR of 0.85 ± 0.07 and iFR of 0.90 ± 0.04. FFR ≤0.80 was identified in 26.0% and iFR≤0.89 in 33.2% of interrogated vessels. Good agreement between iFR and FFR was confirmed (Intraclass Correlation Coefficient 0.83 [95%CI 0.79-0.85]). The overall diagnostic accuracy (AUC in ROC analysis) of FFR in detecting iFR≤0.89 was 0.997 (95%CI 0.986 to 1.000; p<0.001) and of iFR in detecting FFR≤0.80 was 0.995 (95%CI 0.983 to 0.999; p<0.001). The optimal cut-off value for FFR to detect iFR≤0.89 was 0.82 with sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of 97.1%, 98.9%, and 97.7%, respectively, and for IFR to detect FFR≤0.80 was 0.88 with sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of 99.1%, 95.8%, and 97.4%, respectively. CONCLUSION In the presence of AS, FFR has good agreement with iFR. However, the optimal FFR/iFR threshold to identify iFR≤0.89/FFR≤0.80 may be different from the standard thresholds of ischemia.
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- Pawel Kleczynski
- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, Krakow, Poland.
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- 2(nd) Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Hospital, Krakow, Poland
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- 2(nd) Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Hospital, Krakow, Poland
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- 2(nd) Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Hospital, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, Krakow, Poland
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Kleczynski P, Dziewierz A, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D, Legutko J. El cociente de flujo cuantitativo en pacientes con estenosis aórtica grave y lesiones coronarias intermedias. Rev Esp Cardiol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recesp.2021.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Wiktorowicz A, Wit A, Malinowski KP, Dziewierz A, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D, Kleczynski P. Paravalvular leak prediction after transcatheter aortic valve replacement with self-expandable prosthesis based on quantitative aortic calcification analysis. Quant Imaging Med Surg 2021; 11:652-664. [PMID: 33532265 DOI: 10.21037/qims-20-669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background Paravalvular leak (PVL) is one of the most common complications of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and affects short- and long-term outcomes. The aim of this study was to identify the computed tomography (CT) imaging biomarkers that allow PVL after TAVR to be predicted. Methods Patients were included who had severe aortic valve stenosis, had undergone TAVR with a self-expanding valve, and had undergone a pre-procedural CT scan. Data on baseline characteristics, procedural and long-term outcomes were collected retrospectively. We used MATLAB software with a self-developed algorithm for CT scan analysis and found parameters that quantified aortic valve calcifications (AVC) in detail. Results Fifty patients were included. The identified CT-derived parameters included AVC size, volume, thickness and density, as well as calcium radial distribution. The volume of the largest calcium block, calcium perimeter and calcium size (assessed by Feret's diameter) showed a strong association with PVL occurrence after TAVR (P=0.012, P=0.001 and P=0.045, respectively). The prognostic model showed that a 10 mm2 increase in the local AVC amount in each valve section was associated with a 9.8% (95% CI: 2-18%; P=0.019) increase in the risk of PVL occurrence in the corresponding area after TAVR. ROC analysis revealed that the cut-off point of the AVC area was 96.5 mm2 in the polar coordinate system presentation. Kaplan-Meier curves showed worse PVL-free survival in patients with more than 96.5 mm2 of calcium area (P=0.013; log-rank). Conclusions Quantitative AVC assessment for PVL prediction may play an important role in screening before TAVR. In future, the use of quantitative AVC assessment as an imaging biomarker in TAVR candidates and the creation and extension of an online database containing quantitative AVC parameters may help to identify high PVL risk patients.
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- Agata Wiktorowicz
- Jagiellonian University Medical College, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Cardiology, 2 Department of Cardiology, 30-688, Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
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- Jagiellonian University Medical College, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Cardiology, 2 Department of Cardiology, 30-688, Krakow, Poland
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- Jagiellonian University Medical College, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Cardiology, 2 Department of Cardiology, 30-688, Krakow, Poland
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- Jagiellonian University Medical College, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Cardiology, 2 Department of Cardiology, 30-688, Krakow, Poland
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- Jagiellonian University Medical College, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Cardiology, 2 Department of Cardiology, 30-688, Krakow, Poland
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- Jagiellonian University Medical College, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Interventional Cardiology, John Paul II Hospital, 31-202 Krakow, Poland
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Kleczynski P, Dziewierz A, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D, Legutko J. Comparison of iFR and FFR for coronary physiology evaluation in patients with severe aortic stenosis. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.2479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Reliable coronary physiology assessment with pressure derived indexes in patients with aortic stenosis (AS) rises problems due to its complex nature. Recent data suggest that fractional flow reserve (FFR) may underestimate intermediate coronary stenosis in a presence of AS whereas instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR) values may remain similar after treatment of AS. Furthermore, both indices has not been validated yet in AS.
Aim
We aimed to find a thresholds for coronary ischemia in the setting of aortic
Material and methods
The functional significance of 416 coronary lesions was investigated with iFR and FFR measurements in 221 AS patients. The iFR-FFR diagnostic agreement has been tested using the cut-off value for iFR of 0.89.
Results
Mean value of %DS was 58.6±13.4%, FFR was 0.85±0.07 and iFR – 0.90±0.04. FFR ≤0.80 was measured in 26.0% of interrogated vessels, iFR ≤0.89 – in 33.2%. The correlation between iFR and FFR was good (r=0.83, p<0.001) and with good agreement between iFR and FFR (mean difference −0.0059, 95% CI −0.056–0.062). The AUC at ROC curve analysis for iFR ≤0.89 was 0,997 (0,986 to 1,000, p<0.001) for FFR. According to ROC analysis, the best FFR cut-off in predicting iFR ≤0.89 was ≤0.82 (J=0.96). The diagnostic accuracy for identifying iFR ≤0.89 was 97.7% for FFR.
Conclusion
In the presence of AS, FFR had good agreement with iFR values. However, FFR threshold for predicting iFR below 0.89 may be different from a standard threshold and that should be taken into account while assessing coronary physiology in the setting of AS.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): National Science Center
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- P Kleczynski
- Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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Kleczynski P, Dziewierz A, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D, Legutko J. Comparison of FFR with iFR and QFR in assessment of intermediate coronary artery disease in patients with severe aortic stenosis. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.2475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background
The functional assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) has been barely examined so far, and the best strategy to physiologically investigate the relevance of coronary stenosis in this specific setting of patients remains undetermined. The aim of the study is to compare the diagnostic performance of instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR), quantitative flow ratio (QFR) and fractional flow reserve (FFR) in patients with severe AS.
Methods
The functional significance of 416 coronary lesions was investigated with iFR, FFR and QFR measurements in 221 AS patients. The iFR-FFR and QFR-FFR diagnostic agreement has been tested using the conventional 0.80 FFR cut-off.
Results
Mean value of FFR was 0.85±0.07; iFR – 0.90±0.04; QFR – 0.84±0.07. The correlation between iFR and FFR was good (r=0.83, p<0.001) and QFR and FFR was goot too (r=0.77, p<0.001), as well as the area under the curve at ROC curve analysis 0,995 (0,983 to 0,999, p<0.001) for iFR and 0,988 (0,972 to 0,996, p<0.001) for QFR. However, using the standard iFR 0.89 and QFR 0.8 threshold, the diagnostic accuracy of iFR was 100% sensitivity and 90.26% specificity and for QFR – 100% and 92.21%, respectively. According to ROC analysis, the best iFR cut-off in predicting FFR ≤0.8 was 0.88 (J=0.94), the best QFR cut-off value was 0.80 (J=0.92).
Conclusions
In the presence of severe AS, iFR and QFR had good agreement with FFR values for assessment of borderline coronary lesions. However, iFR threshold for predicting FFR below 0.8 may be different from a standard value of 0.89.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): National Science Centre
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- P Kleczynski
- Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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Kleczyński P, Dziewierz A, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D, Legutko J. Is quantitative flow ratio enough to accurately assess intermediate coronary stenosis? A comparison study with fractional flow reserve. Cardiol J 2020; 26:793-795. [PMID: 31970737 DOI: 10.5603/cj.2019.0116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 11/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 17 Kopernika St., 31-501, Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 17 Kopernika St., 31-501, Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 17 Kopernika St., 31-501, Krakow, Poland
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Wiktorowicz A, Wit A, Dziewierz A, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D, Kleczynski P. Calcium Pattern Assessment in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis Via the Chou's 5-Steps Rule. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 25:3769-3775. [PMID: 31566130 DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666190930101258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Progression of aortic valve calcifications (AVC) leads to aortic valve stenosis (AS). Importantly, the AVC degree has a great impact on AS progression, treatment selection and outcomes. Methods of AVC assessment do not provide accurate quantitative evaluation and analysis of calcium distribution and deposition in a repetitive manner. OBJECTIVE We aim to prepare a reliable tool for detailed AVC pattern analysis with quantitative parameters. METHODS We analyzed computed tomography (CT) scans of fifty patients with severe AS using a dedicated software based on MATLAB version R2017a (MathWorks, Natick, MA, USA) and ImageJ version 1.51 (NIH, USA) with the BoneJ plugin version 1.4.2 with a self-developed algorithm. RESULTS We listed unique parameters describing AVC and prepared 3D AVC models with color pointed calcium layer thickness in the stenotic aortic valve. These parameters were derived from CT-images in a semi-automated and repeatable manner. They were divided into morphometric, topological and textural parameters and may yield crucial information about the anatomy of the stenotic aortic valve. CONCLUSION In our study, we were able to obtain and define quantitative parameters for calcium assessment of the degenerated aortic valves. Whether the defined parameters are able to predict potential long-term outcomes after treatment, requires further investigation.
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- Agata Wiktorowicz
- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-501 Kopernika St. 17, Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, University of Science and Technology, Mickiewicza Ave. 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-501 Kopernika St. 17, Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-501 Kopernika St. 17, Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-501 Kopernika St. 17, Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-501 Kopernika St. 17, Krakow, Poland
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Kleczynski P, Dziewierz A, Socha S, Rakowski T, Daniec M, Zawislak B, Arif S, Wojtasik-Bakalarz J, Dudek D, Rzeszutko L. Direct Rapid Left Ventricular Wire Pacing during Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9041017. [PMID: 32260289 PMCID: PMC7230545 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9041017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Rapid ventricular pacing is mandatory for optimal balloon positioning during aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) in patients with severe aortic stenosis. We aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of direct left ventricular (LV) guidewire pacing in comparison with regular pacing induced by temporary pacemaker (PM) placement in the right ventricle. Methods: Direct rapid LV pacing was provided with a 0.035″ guidewire. Baseline clinical characteristics, echocardiographic and procedural data, as well as complication rates, were compared between the two groups. Results: A total of 202 patients undergoing BAV were enrolled (49.5% with direct LV guidewire pacing). The pacing success rate was 100%. In the direct LV guidewire pacing group, we found a lower radiation dose, shorter fluoroscopy and overall procedural time (0.16 vs. 0.28 Gy, p = 0.02; 5.4 vs. 10.3 min, p = 0.01; 17 vs. 25 min, p = 0.01; respectively). In addition, the complication rate was lower in that group (cardiac tamponades, vascular access site complications, blood transfusions rate, and in-hospital mortality: 0% vs. 3.9%; 4.0% vs. 15.7%; 2.0% vs. 12.7%; 2.0% vs. 9.8%, p = 0.01 for all, respectively). Conclusions: Direct rapid LV guidewire pacing is a simple, safe and effective option for BAV with a reduced complication rate compared to a temporary PM placed in the right ventricle.
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- Pawel Kleczynski
- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, Pradnicka 80 Street, 31-202 Krakow, Poland
- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Hospital, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow, Poland; (A.D.); (T.R.); (B.Z.); (D.D.)
- Correspondence:
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Hospital, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow, Poland; (A.D.); (T.R.); (B.Z.); (D.D.)
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- Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, University Hospital, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow, Poland; (S.S.); (M.D.); (S.A.); (J.W.-B.); (L.R.)
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Hospital, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow, Poland; (A.D.); (T.R.); (B.Z.); (D.D.)
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- Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, University Hospital, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow, Poland; (S.S.); (M.D.); (S.A.); (J.W.-B.); (L.R.)
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Hospital, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow, Poland; (A.D.); (T.R.); (B.Z.); (D.D.)
- Intensive Cardiac Care Unit, University Hospital, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, University Hospital, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow, Poland; (S.S.); (M.D.); (S.A.); (J.W.-B.); (L.R.)
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- Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, University Hospital, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow, Poland; (S.S.); (M.D.); (S.A.); (J.W.-B.); (L.R.)
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Hospital, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow, Poland; (A.D.); (T.R.); (B.Z.); (D.D.)
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- Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, University Hospital, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow, Poland; (S.S.); (M.D.); (S.A.); (J.W.-B.); (L.R.)
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Wegiel M, Rakowski T, Siudak Z, Plens K, Dziewierz A, Birkemeyer R, Kleczynski P, Tokarek T, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D. TCT-250 Prevalence and Predictors of Coronary Artery Perforation During Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Data From the ORPKI National Registry in Poland. J Am Coll Cardiol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.08.318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Wiktorowicz A, Kleczynski P, Dziewierz A, Tokarek T, Sorysz D, Bagienski M, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D. Impact of Pre-procedural Cerebrovascular Events on Clinical Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis. Curr Pharm Des 2019; 24:641-646. [PMID: 29468958 DOI: 10.2174/1381612824666180219145229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Revised: 02/09/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is an increasingly common treatment of symptomatic severe aortic valve stenosis (AS). Thus, it is reasonable to carefully investigate the impact of individual clinical factors on outcomes after TAVI. OBJECTIVES We aimed to investigate the impact of the previous cerebro-vascular events (CVEs) on outcomes of patients with severe AS undergoing TAVI. METHODS A total of 148 consecutive patients scheduled for TAVI were included and stratified as with and without a history of CVEs (stroke or transient ischemic attack). Frailty features were also assessed. The primary endpoint was a 12-month all-cause mortality. RESULTS Seventeen (11.5%) patients had a history of CVEs (the CVE group). At 30 days and 12 months, all-cause mortality was higher in the CVE group [30-day: 5 (29.4%) vs. 7 (5.3%); p=0.005; 12-month: 9 (52.9%) vs. 13 (9.9%); p=0.001]. Similarly, at the longest available follow-up, mortality was higher in the CVE group [10 (58.8%) vs. 23 (17.6%); p=0.001]. Similar rates of other complications after TAVI were noted, apart from inhospital acute kidney injury (AKI) grade 3 [3 (17.6%) vs. 5 (3.8%); p=0.049] and blood transfusions [9 (52.9%) vs. 35 (26.7%); p=0.026]. Results of 5MWT and Katz index assessment indicated a greater level of frailty in the CVE group. There were no differences in subsequent events including CVEs, bleeding, myocardial infarction, and new-onset of atrial fibrillation (AF) at 12 months between the groups. CONCLUSION We showed that a history of CVEs in patients with severe AS undergoing TAVI is associated with a higher long-term mortality.
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- Agata Wiktorowicz
- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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Wegiel M, Rzeszutko L, Kleczynski P, Zasada W, Depukat R, Rakowski T, Legutko J, Surdacki A, Dudek D, Bartus S. Long-term clinical outcomes of direct absorb bioresorbable vascular scaffold implantation in acute coronary syndrome. Minerva Cardioangiol 2019; 67:374-379. [PMID: 31527582 DOI: 10.23736/s0026-4725.19.04854-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Preferred technique for bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) implantation included high pressure predilation. Data about direct BVS implantation in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients are scarce. METHODS Analysis of 90 consecutive patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) treated with primary PCI with Absorb deployment between 2013-2016 in a single center. In 45 patients, scaffolds were implanted in the direct technique, other 45 patients underwent Absorb deployment after balloon predilation. RESULTS Follow-up was available in 100% of patients with mean duration of 32±11 months. No cardiac death or scaffold thrombosis were observed in both groups. In the direct group, no target lesion revascularization (TLR) was reported. In the predilation arm, TLR occurred in 4 (9%) patients (P=0.12). Target vessel revascularization (TVR) was observed in 1 (2%) case in the direct group and in 6 (13%) patients from the predilation group (P=0.11). Target vessel MI was reported in one patient from each group. In an intention to treat analysis, we observed significantly higher rates of TVR (15% vs. 2%; P<0.043) and TLR (10% vs. 0%; P=0.038) in the predilation arm. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis did not show significant differences in TLR, TVR and device oriented composite endpoint (a combination of cardiac death, target vessel MI and ischemia driven TLR) between patients treated with both methods. CONCLUSIONS Direct Absorb implantation in patients with ACS may be feasible and safe.
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- Michal Wegiel
- Second Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland.,Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
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- Second Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
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- Second Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland.,Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
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- Second Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
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- Second Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
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- Second Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland.,Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
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- Second Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland.,Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
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- Second Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland - .,Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland
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Wiktorowicz A, Wit A, Dziewierz A, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D, Kleczynski P. A novel approach to quantification of aortic valve calcifications in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Minerva Cardioangiol 2018; 67:3-10. [PMID: 30226030 DOI: 10.23736/s0026-4725.18.04793-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Precise calcium evaluation in the aortic complex may be complicated. We aimed to assess the usefulness of a novel semi-automatic algorithm for multi slice computed tomography-derived (MSCT) quantitative estimation of aortic valve calcifications (AVC) in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). METHODS Ten patients with severe AS who underwent TAVI with Edwards Sapien S3 26 mm prosthesis and had a pre-procedural MSCT scan were included. Data on baseline characteristics, procedural and long-term outcomes were collected prospectively. Pre-procedural MSCT data were used for AVC evaluation with 3D modeling (calcium volume, thickness, area, density, and distribution) in a dedicated program. RESULTS Mean calcium thickness was 4.6 (3.6-5.8) mm. Median calcium are 333.6 (274.7-386.7) mm2. We found a significant correlation between larger maximal calcium layer thickness and PVL occurrence after TAVI (P=0.039). The radial representation of the calcium distribution allowed to divide aortic valve into 3 zones and to compare each zone to parallel zone on TTE images. In zones with PVL ≥2 mean AVC was higher than in zones with PVL <2 (7354.6±4020.4 pixels vs. 4325.1±1790.6 pixels; P=0.018). Based on ROC analysis, the optimal cut-off value of AVC to predict PVL ≥2 was >6506 pixels with 57.1% sensitivity and 90.5% specificity (AUC 0.762 [95% CI: 0.564 to 0.901], P=0.029). CONCLUSIONS Multiplane AVC quantitative evaluation provided details on total calcium amount, pattern and distribution in aortic valve. Established AVC parameters allowed better visualization of an operating area and prediction of PVL after TAVI.
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- Agata Wiktorowicz
- Second Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland -
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Jadczyk T, Ciosek J, Michalewska-Wludarczyk A, Szot W, Parma Z, Ochala B, Markiewicz M, Rychlik W, Kostkiewicz M, Gruszczynska K, Blach A, Dzierzak-Mietla M, Rzeszutko L, Partyka L, Zasada W, Smolka G, Pawlowski T, Jedrzejek M, Starek Z, Plens K, Ochala A, Tendera M, Wojakowski W. Effects of trans-endocardial delivery of bone marrow-derived CD133+ cells on angina and quality of life in patients with refractory angina: A sub-analysis of the REGENT-VSEL trial. Cardiol J 2018; 25:521-529. [DOI: 10.5603/cj.2018.0082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2018] [Revised: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 08/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Dziewierz A, Tokarek T, Kleczynski P, Sorysz D, Bagienski M, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D. Impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and frailty on long-term outcomes and quality of life after transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Aging Clin Exp Res 2018; 30:1033-1040. [PMID: 29185204 PMCID: PMC6096867 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-017-0864-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2017] [Accepted: 11/17/2017] [Indexed: 10/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Association between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and long-term mortality as well as the quality of life (QoL) in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is still unclear. AIM We sought to evaluate the impact of COPD on mortality and QoL of patients with AS undergoing TAVI. METHODS A total of 148 consecutive patients who underwent TAVI were enrolled and stratified by history of COPD. RESULTS Of 148 patients enrolled, 19 (12.8%) patients had a history of COPD. Patients with COPD were high-risk patients with higher prevalence of incomplete revascularization and frailty features. At follow-up of 15.8 months, all-cause mortality in patients with COPD was over four times higher than in patients without COPD [17.8% vs. 52.6%; p = 0.002-age/gender-adjusted OR (95% CI) 4.73 (1.69-13.24)]. On the other hand, in Cox regression model, the only independent predictors of all-cause death at long-term follow-up were: incomplete coronary revascularization [HR (95% CI) 5.45 (2.38-12.52); p = 0.001], estimated glomerular filtration rate [per 1 ml/min/1.73 m2 increase: 0.96 (0.94-0.98); p = 0.001], and previous stroke/transient ischemic attack [2.86 (1.17-7.00); p = 0.021]. Also, the difference in mortality between patients with and without COPD was not significant after adjustment for the most of frailty indices. Importantly, groups were comparable in terms of QoL at baseline and 12 months. CONCLUSION COPD may pose an important factor affecting long-term outcomes of patients with severe AS undergoing TAVI. However, its effects might be partially related to coexisting comorbidities and frailty.
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Kleczynski P, Tokarek T, Dziewierz A, Bagienski M, Rzeszutko L, Sorysz D, Dudek D. P4495Psoas muscle area and volume and frailty scoring as predictors of outcomes after transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy563.p4495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- P Kleczynski
- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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Tokarek T, Dziewierz A, Bagienski M, Rzeszutko L, Sorysz D, Kleczynski P, Dudek D. Impact of previous cardiac surgery with sternotomy on clinical outcomes and quality of life after transcatheter aortic valve implantation for severe aortic stenosis. Kardiol Pol 2018; 76:838-844. [PMID: 29350385 DOI: 10.5603/kp.a2018.0028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2017] [Revised: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 12/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has evolved as an effective treatment in patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis (AS) and increased operative risk. Data on the influence of previous sternotomy on the risk of TAVI are limited. AIM We sought to investigate the effect of previous cardiac surgery with sternotomy on clinical outcomes and quality of life (QoL) after TAVI. METHODS The study included 148 consecutive patients with symptomatic severe AS, who underwent TAVI. Baseline charac-teristics, procedural and long-term clinical outcomes, and QoL assessment with the EQ-5D-3L questionnaire were compared between patients with and without previous sternotomy. RESULTS Patients with previous sternotomy (23.0% of the population) were younger and more often male, had higher rate of previous myocardial infarction (MI; 26 [22.8%] vs. 22 [64.7%], p = 0.001), and lower median left ventricular ejection frac-tion (60.0% [50.0-65.0] vs. 50.0% [42.0-60.0], p = 0.004). Periprocedural risk measured with the Logistic Euroscore and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons scale was comparable in both groups. There were no differences in 30-day and 12-month all-cause mortality between the groups with and without sternotomy (10 [8.8%] vs. 2 [5.9%], p = 0.7; odds ratio [OR] adjusted for age/sex/previous MI, 0.56, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.10-3.29; for 12-month mortality adjusted OR 0.19, 95% CI 0.04-0.99). At the longest available follow-up, mortality was higher in patients without sternotomy (30 [26.3%] vs. 3 [8.8%], p = 0.03; adjusted OR 0.10, 95% CI 0.02-0.42). Similar rates of other complications after TAVI were noted. No differences in the EQ-5D-3L questionnaire at baseline and 12-month follow-up were confirmed. CONCLUSIONS TAVI seems to be a safe and effective technique for the treatment of severe AS in patients with previous cardiac surgery.
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Medical College, Krakow, Poland.
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Bagienski M, Kleczynski P, Dziewierz A, Rzeszutko L, Sorysz D, Trebacz J, Sobczynski R, Tomala M, Stapor M, Dudek D. Incidence of Postoperative Delirium and Its Impact on Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. Am J Cardiol 2017; 120:1187-1192. [PMID: 28826892 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2017.06.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2017] [Revised: 05/30/2017] [Accepted: 06/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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There are limited data on the occurrence of postoperative delirium after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). We sought to investigate the incidence of delirium after TAVI and its impact on clinical outcomes. A total of 148 consecutive patients who underwent TAVI were enrolled. Of these patients, 141 patients survived hospital stay. The incidence of delirium was assessed in these patients for the first 4 days after the index procedure. The patients were divided into 2 groups based on the presence of delirium. Baseline characteristics, procedural and long-term outcomes, and frailty and quality-of-life indexes were compared among the groups. Of the 141 patients analyzed, 29 patients developed delirium. The transapical access was more common in patients with delirium (51.7% vs 8.9%, p <0.001). A greater median contrast volume load in the delirium group was noted (75 vs 100 ml, p = 0.001). Significantly more patients with delirium were considered as frail before TAVI. Thirty-day and 12-month all-cause mortality rates were higher in the delirium group (0.0% vs 17.2%, p <0.001; and 3.6% vs 37.9%, p <0.001, respectively). Differences in mortality were significant even after adjustment for baseline characteristics. The quality of life at 12 months, assessed by the 3-level version of the EuroQol 5-dimensional questionnaire, was similar in both groups. Despite a relatively minimally invasive character of TAVI as compared with surgery, some patients experience delirium after TAVI. Importantly, the occurrence of delirium after TAVI may help to identify patients with worse short- and long-term outcomes.
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- Maciej Bagienski
- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland.
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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Legutko J, Kleczynski P, Dziewierz A, Rzeszutko L, Bartus S, Bagienski M, Dudek D. P2378Correlation between quantitative flow ratio (QFR) and fractional flow reserve (FFR). Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx502.p2378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Tokarek T, Dziewierz A, Wiktorowicz A, Bagienski M, Rzeszutko L, Sorysz D, Kleczynski P, Dudek D. Effect of diabetes mellitus on clinical outcomes and quality of life after transcatheter aortic valve implantation for severe aortic valve stenosis. Hellenic J Cardiol 2017; 59:100-107. [PMID: 28807801 DOI: 10.1016/j.hjc.2017.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2017] [Revised: 08/03/2017] [Accepted: 08/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus (DM) is considered a marker of poor prognosis after cardiac surgery. We sought to investigate the effect of DM on clinical outcomes and quality of life (QoL) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). METHODS A total of 148 consecutive patients with symptomatic, severe aortic stenosis who underwent TAVI were included. Baseline characteristics, procedural and long-term clinical outcomes, and the results of frailty and QoL assessment with EQ-5D-3L questionnaire were compared between patients with and without DM. RESULTS DM was present in 48 of 148 (32.4%) patients. No differences in periprocedural risk (Logistic Euroscore and Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) scale) between groups were observed. There were no differences in 30-day and 12-month all-cause mortality between groups [DM(-) vs. DM(+): 7 (7.0%) vs. 5 (10.4%), p = 0.53 and 12 (12.0%) vs. 10 (20.8%), p = 0.16, respectively]. No influence of DM presence on the risk of death was confirmed after adjustment for age and gender (for 30-day mortality, age/gender-adjusted OR 1.55, 95%CI 0.47-5.17; for 12-month mortality, age/gender-adjusted OR 2.05, 95%CI 0.79-5.32). Similarly, at the longest available follow-up, mortality did not differ between groups [14 (29.2%) vs. 19 (19.0%), p = 0.16; age/gender-adjusted OR 1.81, 95%CI 0.80-4.08]. Similar rates of other complications after TAVI were noted. Frailty measured with the 5-meter walking test was more frequently reported in patients with DM [11 (22.9%) vs. 10 (10.0%), p = 0.035]. No differences in QoL parameters at baseline and 12 months were noted. CONCLUSIONS Patients with DM undergoing TAVI demonstrated similar mortality, complication rates, and QoL outcomes compared to patients without DM.
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- Tomasz Tokarek
- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 17 Kopernika St., 31-501 Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Medical College, 17 Kopernika St., 31-501 Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Medical College, 17 Kopernika St., 31-501 Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Medical College, 17 Kopernika St., 31-501 Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Medical College, 17 Kopernika St., 31-501 Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Medical College, 17 Kopernika St., 31-501 Krakow, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Medical College, 17 Kopernika St., 31-501 Krakow, Poland.
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 17 Kopernika St., 31-501 Krakow, Poland
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Legutko J, Kleczynski P, Dziewierz A, Rzeszutko L, Bartus S, Bagienski M, Dudek D. P2385What should be the optimal way of achieving maximal hyperemia for assessment of coronary fractional flow reserve? Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx502.p2385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Kleczynski P, Dziewierz A, Wiktorowicz A, Bagienski M, Rzeszutko L, Sorysz D, Trebacz J, Sobczynski R, Tomala M, Dudek D. Prognostic value of tricuspid regurgitation velocity and probability of pulmonary hypertension in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2017; 33:1931-1938. [PMID: 28668978 PMCID: PMC5698373 DOI: 10.1007/s10554-017-1210-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Accepted: 06/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is associated with adverse clinical outcomes after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). We sought to investigate the effects of tricuspid regurgitant velocity (TRV) and echocardiographic probability of PH on clinical outcomes of patients undergoing TAVI. A total of 148 consecutive patients undergoing TAVI were included and stratified as having "low" (TRV ≤2.8 m/s), "intermediate" (TRV 2.9-3.4 m/s), and "high" (TRV >3.4 m/s) probability of PH. Only the patients from the "high" probability group were considered as patients with PH. All-cause mortality, complications rate and quality of life (QoL) were assessed according to VARC-2 recommendations. Of 148 patients, 65 (43.9%) were considered as patients with PH. These presented with higher NYHA class at baseline (p = 0.027) and had more frequently a history of previous stroke/transient ischemic attack (p = 0.019). A difference in all-cause mortality was noted at 12 months [PH (-) vs. PH (+): 9.6 vs. 21.5%; p = 0.043]; however, it was no longer significant after adjustment for age and gender (OR 2.39, 95% CI 0.91-6.24; p = 0.08). Unadjusted and adjusted rates of all-cause death at maximal follow-up of 13.3 (6.0-31.1) months were higher in patients with PH. However, the presence of PH was not identified as an independent predictor of all-cause mortality at follow-up. No difference in other complications rates and QoL were noted. The presence of TRV >3.4 m/s indicating "high" probability of PH may predict impaired clinical outcomes after TAVI. No impact of PH on QoL outcomes was confirmed.
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- Pawel Kleczynski
- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Kopernika 17 Street, 31-501, Krakow, Poland.
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Kopernika 17 Street, 31-501, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Kopernika 17 Street, 31-501, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Kopernika 17 Street, 31-501, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Kopernika 17 Street, 31-501, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Kopernika 17 Street, 31-501, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Kopernika 17 Street, 31-501, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Kopernika 17 Street, 31-501, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Kopernika 17 Street, 31-501, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Kopernika 17 Street, 31-501, Krakow, Poland
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Kleczynski P, Dziewierz A, Bagienski M, Rzeszutko L, Sorysz D, Trebacz J, Sobczynski R, Tomala M, Stapor M, Dudek D. Impact of frailty on mortality after transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Am Heart J 2017; 185:52-58. [PMID: 28267475 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2016.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2016] [Accepted: 12/09/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND We sought to investigate the relation between frailty indices and 12-month mortality after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). METHODS We included 101 consecutive patients with severe aortic stenosis who have undergone TAVI. Frailty indices according to Valve Academic Research Consortium-2 recommendations (5-m walk test [5MWT] and hand grip strength) as well as other available scales of frailty (Katz index, Elderly Mobility Scale [EMS], Canadian Study of Health and Aging [CSHA] scale, Identification of Seniors at Risk [ISAR] scale) were assessed at baseline. The primary endpoint was 12-month all-cause mortality. RESULTS Twelve-month all-cause mortality was 17.8%. According to 5MWT, 17.8% were frail; hand grip test: 6.9%; Katz index: 17.8%; EMS: 7.9%; CSHA scale: 16.9%; and ISAR scale: 52.5%. Associations between frailty indices and 12-month all-cause mortality after TAVI were significant in Cox regression analysis (frail vs not frail, presented as hazard ratio[95%CI] adjusted for logistic EuroSCORE): for 5MWT, 72.38 (15.95-328.44); for EMS, 23.39 (6.89-79.34); for CSHA scale, 53.97 (14.67-198.53); for Katz index, 21.69 (6.89-68.25); for hand grip strength, 51.54 (12.98-204.74); and for ISAR scale, 15.94 (2.10-120.74). Similarly, such relationship was confirmed when 5MWT, EMS, and CSHA were used as continuous variables (hazard ratio [95%CI] adjusted for logistic EuroSCORE: for 5MWT per 1-second increase, 2.55 [1.94-3.37]; for EMS per 1-point decrease, 2.90 (1.99-4.21); and for CSHA per 1-point increase, 3.13 [2.17-4.53]). CONCLUSIONS Our study confirmed a strong predictive ability of most of the proposed frailty indices for 12-month mortality after TAVI. For patients scheduled for TAVI, the use of frailty indices, which are easy and quick to assess on clinical basis but with strong performance, for example, 5MWT, EMS, or hand grip test, may be advocated.
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Kleczynski P, Dziewierz A, Bagienski M, Rzeszutko L, Sorysz D, Trebacz J, Sobczynski R, Tomala M, Stapor M, Dudek D. Association Between Blood Transfusions and 12-Month Mortality After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. Int Heart J 2017; 58:50-55. [DOI: 10.1536/ihj.16-131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Kleczynski P, Dziewierz A, Bagienski M, Rzeszutko L, Sorysz D, Trebacz J, Sobczynski R, Tomala M, Gackowski A, Dudek D. Long-Term Mortality and Quality of Life After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Insertion in Very Elderly Patients. J Invasive Cardiol 2016; 28:492-496. [PMID: 27743507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND We sought to compare long-term mortality and quality of life (QoL) in very elderly (≥80 years) patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in comparison with younger patients (<80 years). METHODS A total of 101 patients treated with TAVI were divided into two groups according to age: <80 years (n = 42; 41.6%) and ≥80 years (n = 59; 58.4%). The baseline characteristics, including procedural outcomes as well as frailty and QoL assessment were compared between age groups. RESULTS Very elderly patients (≥80 years) were more frequently female, with a higher estimated risk of death based on STS score. Other baseline characteristics, including frailty indices, were comparable between groups. No difference in complication rate between age groups was observed. At 12 months, mortality rates were comparable for patients <80 years vs ≥80 years (16.7% vs 18.6%, respectively; P=.99). An improvement in QoL after 12 months as assessed by EQ-5D-3L was confirmed for both age groups, but with more pronounced beneficial effect of TAVI in younger patients. CONCLUSION The results of our single-center study showed that older age does not seem to be associated with impaired clinical outcomes after TAVI. However, benefit of TAVI in terms of long-term QoL improvement may be less apparent in very elderly patients.
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- Pawel Kleczynski
- Institute of Cardiology, University Hospital, Kopernika 17 Street, 31-501 Krakow, Poland.
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Kleczynski P, Dziewierz A, Bagienski M, Rzeszutko L, Sorysz D, Trebacz J, Sobczynski R, Tomala M, Gackowski A, Dudek D. Impact of Coronary Artery Disease Burden on 12-Month Mortality of Patients After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. J Interv Cardiol 2016; 29:375-81. [PMID: 27358194 DOI: 10.1111/joic.12308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to compare 12-month mortality rate of patients with and without complete coronary revascularization before transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). BACKGROUND There are limited data on the impact of coronary artery disease burden in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing TAVI. METHODS One hundred and one consecutive patients undergoing TAVI were enrolled. Of them 16 (15.8%) had an incomplete coronary revascularization. The primary endpoint was 12-month all-cause mortality. RESULTS Twelve-month all-cause mortality was higher in patients with incomplete coronary revascularization than in patients with complete coronary revascularization or without significant lesions (75.0% vs 7.1%; P < 0.001). Importantly, incomplete coronary revascularization was an independent predictor of higher mortality rate after 12 months (hazard ratio (HR) for incomplete coronary revascularization 10.86, 95% CI 3.72-31.73; P < 0.001; HR for a history of stroke/TIA 3.93, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.39-11.07; P < 0.001; HR for blood transfusion 2.84 95% CI (1.06-7.63); P = 0.039). In 9 of 16 (56.3%) patients, incomplete revascularization was related to the presence of chronic total occlusions (CTO). Patients with CTO had an increased mortality rate after 12 months (55.6% vs 14.1%; P = 0.008) as compared to patients without the CTO. CONCLUSIONS Incomplete coronary revascularization and a history of stroke or TIA may be independent predictors of all-cause mortality in patients undergoing TAVI. However, further studies are recommended to confirm the results, especially in terms of the impact of CTO presence on long-term mortality after TAVI.
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Tamburino C, Latib A, van Geuns RJ, Sabate M, Mehilli J, Gori T, Achenbach S, Alvarez MP, Nef H, Lesiak M, Di Mario C, Colombo A, Naber CK, Caramanno G, Capranzano P, Brugaletta S, Geraci S, Araszkiewicz A, Mattesini A, Pyxaras SA, Rzeszutko L, Depukat R, Diletti R, Boone E, Capodanno D, Dudek D. Contemporary practice and technical aspects in coronary intervention with bioresorbable scaffolds: a European perspective. EUROINTERVENTION 2015; 11:45-52. [DOI: 10.4244/eijy15m01_05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Kleczyński P, Bagieński M, Sorysz D, Rzeszutko L, Trębacz J, Tomala M, Sobczyński R, Dziewierz A, Surdacki A, Dudek D. Short- and intermediate-term improvement of patient quality of life after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a single-centre study. Kardiol Pol 2014; 72:612-6. [PMID: 24671914 DOI: 10.5603/kp.a2014.0065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2013] [Revised: 01/22/2014] [Accepted: 03/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a treatment option for elderly high-risk patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. Improvement of quality of life (QoL) is a relevant issue in this group of patients. AIM To assess changes in QoL after TAVI. METHODS Forty patients who underwent TAVI in our institution were included in this QoL study. All subjects were screened for TAVI in a standard fashion, including QoL assessment with the EQoL (EQ-5D-3L). The pre- and postprocedural scores obtained up to a 12-month follow-up were assessed. RESULTS Median of logistic EuroScore I was 21.5% (13.5-26.75%), and Society of Thoracic Surgeons score was 5.5% (4.0-10.75%). Comparison of baseline values with follow-up data at one, six and 12 months after TAVI showed significant improvement of QoL (p < 0.001). Visual Analogue Scale score (VAS score) was assessed. There was an incremental increase in VAS score during follow-up (p < 0.001). Median of six-minute walk test distance at baseline was 200 m (IQR 150-300) and 325 m (IQR 250-400) 12 months after TAVI (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS TAVI provides improved QoL and effectively relieves symptoms.
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Legutko J, Jakala J, Mintz GS, Kaluza GL, Mrevlje B, Partyka L, Wizimirski M, Rzeszutko L, Richter A, Margolis P, Dudek D. Radiofrequency-intravascular ultrasound assessment of lesion coverage after angiography-guided emergent percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. Am J Cardiol 2013; 112:1854-9. [PMID: 24063826 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2013.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2013] [Revised: 08/06/2013] [Accepted: 08/06/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Using radiofrequency-intravascular ultrasound (VH-IVUS), we have previously demonstrated that in 50% of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention with optimal angiographic result, the stent does not fully cover the whole VH-IVUS-derived thin-cap fibroatheroma (VH-TCFA) related to the culprit lesion. Presently, we set out to extend these findings to 20 patients with non-STEMI with Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction flow 3 in the infarct-related artery before intervention who were then treated with angiography-guided direct stent implantation. The lesion was imaged with VH-IVUS before and after intervention, but the results were blinded to the operator. Plaque rupture site was identified in 8 lesions (40%), all proximal to the minimum lumen area (MLA) site. The maximum necrotic core site was found proximal to MLA in 18 lesions and at the MLA in 2 lesions. Although the plaque rupture site was fully covered with the stent in all lesions, an uncovered VH-TCFA was found in 7 lesions (35%), 4 in the proximal reference segment, 1 in the distal reference segment, and 2 in both the proximal and distal reference segments. In conclusion, in 35% of patients with non-STEMI undergoing angiography-guided emergent percutaneous coronary intervention, the stent does not fully cover a VH-TCFA related to the culprit lesion.
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Depukat R, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D. Regeneration of Vessel Wall Functionality and Vascular Restoration Therapy with Biodegradable Stents - Current Status. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2012. [DOI: 10.2174/1389201011208062440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Depukat R, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D. Regeneration of vessel wall functionality and vascular restoration therapy with biodegradable stents -- current status. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2012; 13:2440-2448. [PMID: 22280418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2010] [Revised: 04/20/2011] [Accepted: 04/28/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The novel vascular solution, the bioresorbable scaffold, has already been called Vascular Regeneration Therapy (VRT), providing a new quality in interventional cardiology. This new generation of stents gives a potential advantage over the permanent metal prosthesis, mainly restoration of vasomotion after full biodegradation. In the article we summarize the latest achievements in stent technologies allowing complete regeneration of arterial wall functions after implantation of biodegradable scaffold.
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- Rafal Depukat
- Department of Haemodynamics and Angiocardiography, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kopernika Street 17, 31-501 Krakow, Poland.
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Depukat R, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D. Regeneration of Vessel Wall Functionality and Vascular Restoration Therapy with Biodegradable Stents - Current Status. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2012. [DOI: 10.2174/138920112804583014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Legutko J, Jakala J, Mintz GS, Wizimirski M, Rzeszutko L, Partyka L, Mrevlje B, Richter A, Margolis P, Kaluza GL, Dudek D. Virtual histology-intravascular ultrasound assessment of lesion coverage after angiographically-guided stent implantation in patients with ST Elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Am J Cardiol 2012; 109:1405-10. [PMID: 22381156 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2012.01.348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2011] [Revised: 01/03/2012] [Accepted: 01/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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An occlusion or severe stenosis (angiographic culprit lesion) of the infarct-related artery is frequently located at the site of the maximum thrombus burden, whereas the origin of the plaque rupture (the true culprit) can be situated proximal or distal to it. The aim of this study was to examine stent coverage of true culprit lesions in 20 patients who underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention and had Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) grade 3 flow restored in the infarct-related artery by angiographically guided direct stenting. Images of lesions were obtained using virtual histology-intravascular ultrasound before and after intervention (blinded to the operator). Plaque rupture sites were identified by intravascular ultrasound in 12 lesions (60%), 11 proximal and 1 distal to the minimum luminal area (MLA). Maximum necrotic core sites were found proximal to the MLA in 16 lesions, at the MLA in 3 lesions, and distal to the MLA in 1 lesion. Plaque rupture sites were fully covered by stents in 11 lesions. Virtual histology-intravascular ultrasound-derived thin-cap fibroatheroma longitudinal geographic misses were found in 10 lesions, 7 in the proximal reference segment and in 3 patients in the proximal and distal reference segments. In conclusion, in about 50% of patients who undergo primary percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction with optimal angiographic results, the stent does not fully cover the maximum necrotic core site related to the culprit lesion.
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- Jacek Legutko
- Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland.
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Kleczyński P, Sorysz D, Rzeszutko L, Legutko J, Kapelak B, Sadowski J, Dubiel J, Dudek D. [Percutaneous coronary intervention and aortic valve implantation in a patient with breast cancer]. Kardiol Pol 2011; 69:1165-1167. [PMID: 22090229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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We present a case of a 70 year-old female with severe aortic stenosis, multivessel coronary artery disease and breast cancer who successfully underwent complex percutaneous coronary revascularisation, transapical aortic valve implantation and mastectomy.
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- Paweł Kleczyński
- II Klinika Kardiologii, Instytut Kardiologii, Uniwersytet Jagielloński Collegium Medicum, Kraków.
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Dudek D, Dziewierz A, Rzeszutko L, Legutko J, Dobrowolski W, Rakowski T, Bartus S, Dragan J, Klecha A, Lansky AJ, Siudak Z, Zmudka K. Mesh covered stent in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. EUROINTERVENTION 2010; 6:582-9. [DOI: 10.4244/eijv6i5a98] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Depukat R, Chyrchel M, Rzeszutko L, Dudek D. [ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction due to anaphylactic shock triggered by contrast medium]. Kardiol Pol 2010; 68:1047-1051. [PMID: 20859901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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We present a case of a 57 year-old patient who developed inferior wall myocardial infarction as a consequence of anaphylactic shock, which occurred as a reaction to contrast medium. The patient was discharged home fully recovered after 14 days with recommendation of further allergology diagnostics.
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- Rafał Depukat
- Zakład Hemodynamiki i Angiografii, Instytut Kardiologii, Uniwersytet Jagielloński, Collegium Medicum, Kraków.
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Dudek D, Dziewierz A, Siudak Z, Rakowski T, Zalewski J, Legutko J, Mielecki W, Janion M, Bartus S, Kuta M, Rzeszutko L, De Luca G, Zmudka K, Dubiel JS. Transportation with very long transfer delays (>90 min) for facilitated PCI with reduced-dose fibrinolysis in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: the Krakow Network. Int J Cardiol 2010; 139:218-27. [PMID: 19036463 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2008] [Revised: 07/17/2008] [Accepted: 10/12/2008] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The majority of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients are admitted to centers without primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) facilities. Purpose of the study was to determine safety and outcomes in STEMI patients with transfer delay to PCI>90 min receiving half-dose alteplase and abciximab before PCI (facilitated PCI with reduced-dose fibrinolysis). METHODS AND RESULTS Outcomes of 669 STEMI patients (<12 h chest pain, non shock, fibrinolysis eligible, <75 years) with transfer delay to PCI>90 min who received half-dose alteplase and full-dose abciximab and were immediately transferred for PCI were compared with primary PCI effects in 1311 patients with transfer delay <90 min. Mean time from symptom-onset to PCI was longer (357 ± 145 min vs. 201 ± 177; P<0.001) in facilitated PCI with reduced-dose fibrinolysis group. In-hospital and 12-month outcomes were similar in both groups, however bleeding events were more frequent in facilitated PCI group (hemorrhagic stroke 0.9% vs. 0%; P<0.001; severe+moderate 5.5% vs. 2.3%; P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS This is the first large report showing the safety and benefits of transportation with very long transfer delay (>90 min) for facilitated PCI with reduced-dose fibrinolysis in STEMI patients. In fact, pharmacological treatment (combotherapy) was effective in overcoming the deleterious effects of long time-delay on outcome, with similar survival as compared to short-time transportation, despite higher risk of major bleeding complication.
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- Dariusz Dudek
- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland.
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Rakowski T, Mielecki W, Brzozowska-Czarnek A, Dziewierz A, Siudak Z, Legutko J, Rzeszutko L, Urbanik A, Dubiel JS, Dudek D. Effects of early abciximab administration before primary percutaneous coronary intervention on left ventricular function assessed by cardiac magnetic resonance. Kardiol Pol 2008; 66:617-623. [PMID: 18626830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND It has been shown that early abciximab administration before primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) improves efficacy of treatment. However, there are no data on the impact of this strategy on left ventricular (LV) function during long-term follow-up. AIM To analyse the effects of early abciximab administration in patients with first anterior STEMI treated with pPCI on infarct size and LV function assessed by cardiac magnetic resonance. METHODS A total of 59 patients with STEMI, <12 hours from the chest pain onset, without cardiogenic shock, admitted to local hospitals without interventional facilities, with anticipated delay to pPCI <90 min were randomly assigned to two study groups: 27 patients received abciximab before transfer to the catheterisation laboratory (early abciximab group), and 32 patients received abciximab in the catheterisation laboratory just before pPCI (late abciximab group). All patients received aspirin and heparin (70 U/kg) before transfer to the cath lab. Clopidogrel loading dose was administered in the cath lab before angiography. RESULTS Cardiac magnetic resonance was performed in 14 patients from each study group 1 year after pPCI and revealed a significantly lower LV end-systolic volume index (p=0.003), end-diastolic volume index (p=0.009) and better ejection fraction (p <0.05) in patients who received abciximab early. CONCLUSIONS Early abciximab administration prior to transfer for pPCI in patients with first anterior STEMI results in a lower degree of LV remodelling and better LV ejection fraction at 1-year follow-up compared to late abciximab administration in the cath lab during pPCI.
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- Tomasz Rakowski
- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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Buszman PE, Kiesz SR, Bochenek A, Peszek-Przybyla E, Szkrobka I, Debinski M, Bialkowska B, Dudek D, Gruszka A, Zurakowski A, Milewski K, Wilczynski M, Rzeszutko L, Buszman P, Szymszal J, Martin JL, Tendera M. Acute and Late Outcomes of Unprotected Left Main Stenting in Comparison With Surgical Revascularization. J Am Coll Cardiol 2008; 51:538-45. [PMID: 18237682 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2007.09.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 266] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2007] [Revised: 09/10/2007] [Accepted: 09/17/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Dudek D, Rakowski T, El Massri N, Sorysz D, Zalewski J, Legutko J, Dziewierz A, Rzeszutko L, Zmudka K, Piwowarska W, De Luca G, Kaluza GL, Janion M, Dubiel JS. Patency of infarct related artery after pharmacological reperfusion during transfer to primary percutaneous coronary intervention influences left ventricular function and one-year clinical outcome. Int J Cardiol 2007; 124:326-31. [PMID: 17433468 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2006] [Revised: 01/09/2007] [Accepted: 02/16/2007] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Time-to-treatment is an important determinant of mortality in primary angioplasty for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Thus, the benefits in outcome observed with transferring for primary angioplasty in comparison with on-site thrombolysis may be reduced or even lost when long-distance transportation is required. Even though pharmacological reperfusion might overcome this limitation, no data have been reported so far on the prognostic role of early pharmacological recanalization in STEMI patients undergoing long-distance transportation for primary angioplasty. METHODS We enrolled 225 consecutive STEMI patients without shock, eligible for thrombolysis, with at least 90-minute transport time to our primary PCI center. During transport, patients received i.v. heparin 40 U/kg, alteplase 15 mg+35 mg infusion and abciximab 0.25 mg/kg+0.125 microg/kg/min infusion for 12 h. RESULTS Patients were divided into two groups according baseline angiography, which showed early pharmacological reperfusion (preprocedural TIMI flow 2+3) in 193 patients (85.8%) and no reperfusion (preprocedural TIMI flow 0+1) in 32 patients (14.2%). Despite no difference in postprocedural TIMI flow, early reperfusion was associated with better postprocedural myocardial perfusion (TMPG 3: 54.9% vs. 18.7%, p<0.0001), better improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) (from 55.6+/-8.6% to 58.8+/-10.4% p<0.001 with early reperfusion vs. 52.9+/-13.4% to 50.4+/-15.8% with no early reperfusion, p=NS) and 1-year outcome (p=0.002 log rank). In multivariate analysis, preprocedural TIMI flow 0+1 independently predicted death and reinfarction at 1 year, and lack of LVEF improvement at 6 months. CONCLUSIONS Early pharmacological reperfusion in STEMI patients undergoing long-distance transportation for primary angioplasty is associated with better postprocedural myocardial perfusion, better LVEF recovery at 6 months and improved 1-year clinical outcome.
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- Dariusz Dudek
- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland.
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Legutko J, Siudak Z, Dudek D, Rzeszutko L. Percutaneous coronary intervention vs thrombolysis for ST-elevation myocardial infarction. JAMA 2007; 297:1314; author reply 1314-5. [PMID: 17392235 DOI: 10.1001/jama.297.12.1314-a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Rakowski T, Zalewski J, Legutko J, Bartus S, Rzeszutko L, Dziewierz A, Sorysz D, Bryniarski L, Zmudka K, Kaluza GL, Dubiel JS, Dudek D. Early abciximab administration before primary percutaneous coronary intervention improves infarct-related artery patency and left ventricular function in high-risk patients with anterior wall myocardial infarction: a randomized study. Am Heart J 2007; 153:360-5. [PMID: 17307412 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2006.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2006] [Accepted: 12/17/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Early abciximab administration before primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is recommended in practice guidelines. However, the evidence supporting abciximab use before and during transfer for PPCI is limited. We investigated the effect of early abciximab administration on early reperfusion, ST-segment resolution, enzymatic infarct size, and left ventricular function in patients with first anterior wall STEMI. METHODS A total of 59 nonshock patients with STEMI admitted <12 hours to remote hospitals with anticipated delay to PPCI of <90 minutes were randomly assigned to 2 study groups: 27 patients received abciximab before transfer to catheterization laboratory (Early group), and 32 patients received abciximab immediately before PPCI (Late group). RESULTS Angiography revealed more frequent infarct-related artery patency in the Early group than in the Late group (TIMI 2 + 3: 48% vs 20%, P = .04). Better ST-segment resolution of >50% 60 minutes after PPCI was found in Early group than in the Late group (84% vs 56.7%, P = .04). The area under the curve for creatine kinase-MB indicated a significantly greater extent of myocardial injury in the Late group versus the Early group (8324 +/- 4185 vs 5938 +/- 3949 U/L . h, P = .04). There was a significant difference in the 30-day left ventricular end-systolic volume index (P = .02) and end-diastolic volume index (P = .05) in the echocardiography favoring the Early group. CONCLUSIONS Early abciximab administration before transfer for PPCI in patients with first anterior wall STEMI results in more frequent infarct-related artery patency before PPCI, better myocardial tissue perfusion after PPCI, with lower enzymatic infarct size and lower degree of left ventricular remodeling during 30-day follow-up.
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- Tomasz Rakowski
- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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Chyrchel M, Rakowski T, Rzeszutko L, Legutko J, Dziewierz A, Dubiel JS, Dudek D. Effects of high-dose statin administered prior to coronary angioplasty on the incidence of cardiac events in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Kardiol Pol 2006; 64:1357-62; discussion 1363. [PMID: 17206539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Statins given after acute coronary syndrome without ST elevation (NSTE-ACS) reduce the incidence of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in long-term follow-up. AIM To evaluate the effects of high-dose statin administered in patients with NSTE ACS and increased CRP level prior to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) on the incidence of MACE in long-term follow-up. METHODS The study involved 140 consecutive patients with NSTE ACS and increased CRP level at baseline. Patients from group A (n=54) did not receive statin before PCI, whereas subjects in group B (n=86) were given 80 mg of atorvastatin. Patients in both groups received typical cardiological therapy including aspirin, thienopyridine and low molecular weight heparin. After PCI all patients received 40 mg of atorvastatin. Incidence of MACE (death, myocardial infarction (MI), re-PCI) during long-term followup was evaluated in both groups. RESULTS Study groups did not differ with respect to demographic parameters and rate of ischaemic heart disease risk factors. Also, no differences occurred regarding CRP level (group A vs. B: hsCRP 10.8+/-1.8 mg/l vs. 8.2+/-2.8 mg/l; p=NS) and TIMI Risk Score (group A vs. B: 4.3+/-0.71 vs. 4.37+/-0.79; p=NS). During long-term follow-up the incidence of MI (9.25% vs. 1.2%, p=0.03), composite endpoint: death + MI (14.8% vs. 2.32%, p=0.013) and death + MI + re PCI (25.9% vs. 8.1%, p=0.006) was significantly higher in group A than group B. CONCLUSIONS Administration of high-dose statin in NSTE ACS patients before PCI was associated with significant reduction of MACE in long-term follow-up. This effect was observed despite the same therapy given after PCI.
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- Michał Chyrchel
- II Klinika Kardiologii CM UJ, ul. Kopernika 17, 31-501 Kraków.
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Dudek D, Dziewierz A, Rakowski T, Siudak Z, Wizimirski M, Legutko J, Batruś S, Mielecki W, Rzeszutko L, Zmudka K, Dubiel JS. Angiographic and clinical outcome after percutaneous coronary interventions following combined fibrinolytic therapy in acute myocardial infarction. Kardiol Pol 2006; 64:239-47; discussion 248-9. [PMID: 16583321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Combined therapy with fibrinolytic agent and platelet GPIIb/IIIa inhibitor not followed by an interventional procedure does not improve prognosis in patients presenting with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) when compared to fibrinolysis alone. On the other hand, in the past percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) performed after fibrinolysis were associated with low angiographic efficacy, a high risk of bleeding and a high rate of early cardiovascular events. AIM Evaluation of angiographic and clinical outcomes in patients with STEMI treated with PCI following combined fibrinolytic therapy. METHODS AND RESULTS Complete angiographic and clinical data of 187 patients who underwent PCI immediately after combined fibrinolytic therapy were obtained from a survey of 669 consecutive patients with STEMI <12 hours, at age <75 years, without cardiogenic shock, who were transferred from regional hospitals to the catheterisation laboratory within 90 minutes and after the initiation of combined fibrinolytic therapy (alteplase 15 mg iv as a bolus followed by an infusion of 35 mg over 60 minutes; abciximab iv bolus of 0.25 mg/kg followed by a 12 h infusion of 0.125 microg/kg per minute; unfractionated heparin). At baseline angiographic examination revealed no flow (TIMI 0+1) in the infarct-related artery in 17.1% of patients, impaired flow (TIMI 2) in 17.1% and normal (TIMI 3) in 65.8% of cases. After immediate PCI, a significant improvement in epicardial perfusion (TIMI 2+3, 99.5%) and in microcirculation was achieved. This favourable effect was seen only in the group of patients with baseline TIMI 0+1 flow, whereas PCI in the group with baseline TIMI 3 flow did not cause any further improvement in microcirculatory perfusion. The rate of cardiovascular events within the first 30 days and 12 months after the procedures were similar in the studied subgroup of patients. CONCLUSIONS PCI performed after combined fibrinolytic therapy in STEMI patients is associated with high efficacy and improvement in indices of epicardial perfusion and microcirculation. These benefits are confined mainly to patients with primarily impaired flow in the infarction-related artery (TIMI 0+1). However, the clinical results of this strategy, particularly in patients undergoing PCI following successful combined fibrinolytic therapy, must still be proved in further randomised trials.
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- Dariusz Dudek
- Department of Haemodynamics and Angiocardiography, Collegium Medicum, Jagiellonian University, ul. Kopernika 17, 31-501 Kraków, Poland.
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Legutko J, Dudek D, Rzeszutko L, Wizimirski M, Dubiel JS. Fractional flow reserve assessment to determine the indications for myocardial revascularisation in patients with borderline stenosis of the left main coronary artery. Kardiol Pol 2005; 63:499-506; discussion 507-8. [PMID: 16362855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Reliable assessment of clinical significance of borderline angiographic lesions found within the left main coronary artery (LM) is often impossible. Measurement of fractional flow reserve (FFR) is commonly used to verify borderline stenoses of the coronary arteries. However, the usefulness of FFR measurements has been validated only for arteries other than the LM. AIM Evaluation of the measured FFR value in determination of the indications for myocardial revascularisation in borderline LM stenosis. METHODS The study involved 38 patients aged 55+/-9 years (range 41-74 years) with isolated borderline LM stenosis. Each patient had the measurement of FFR performed during intravenous adenosine infusion at a dose of 140 microg/kg/min. Patients were referred for revascularisation if FFR was <0.75. RESULTS The mean LM stenosis in quantitative coronary angiography (QCA) was 45+/-10%. FFR<0.75 was found in 18 (47%) patients, whereas 20 (53%) subjects had FFR < or =0.75. In subjects with FFR <0.75 QCA showed significantly lower minimal lumen diameters (MLD) at the site of stenosis (1.84+/-0.45 vs 2.24+/-0.49, p=0.014). Additionally, a significant correlation was found between FFR and MLD (r=0.59, p<0.001). The mean clinical follow-up was 2 years (range 1-3 years). There were two (11%) fatal events in patients with FFR < or =0.75 who underwent CABG. One (5%) patient with FFR >0.75 underwent elective CABG due to progression of LMN stenosis. Moreover, one (5%) patient experienced myocardial infarction not related to borderline stenosis of the LM. CONCLUSIONS The measurement of FFR confirms the clinical significance of stenosis only in half of the patients with borderline isolated lesion of the left main coronary artery. Withdrawal from intervention in patients with FFR > or =0.75 is safe and is associated with favourable clinical outcomes in two-year follow-up.
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- Jacek Legutko
- II Klinika Kardiologii, Collegium Medicum, Uniwersytet Jagielloński, ul. Kopernika 17, 31-501 Kraków.
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Dudek D, Rzeszutko L, Legutko J, Wizimirski M, Chyrchel M, Witanek B, Dubiel JS. [High-risk coronary artery plaques diagnosed by intracoronary thermography]. Kardiol Pol 2005; 62:383-9. [PMID: 15928744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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- Dariusz Dudek
- II Klinika Kardiologii Instytutu Kardiologii Collegium Medicum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego, Kraków
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Legutko J, Dudek D, Chyrchel M, Rzeszutko L, Bartuś S, Heba G, Dubiel JS. [Safety and effectiveness of pharmacologic versus mechanical stabilization of borderline coronary lesions in patients with acute coronary syndromes]. Przegl Lek 2005; 62:1-7. [PMID: 16053211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Borderline coronary lesions are responsible for about 80% of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Statins have been found to improve long-term prognosis in patients with coronary artery disease due to plaque stabilization. There are no reports on the frequency of new events caused by progression of borderline lesions in patients with (ACS). Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) as a method of mechanical stabilization of borderline coronary lesions could be an alternative to pharmacological approach. AIM To compare the efficacy of pharmacological and mechanical stabilization of borderline plaques (DS = 40-60%) in patients with ACS. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with ACS and angiographically documented borderline lesions, related to the ACS or located in other coronary arteries were enrolled. Patients were randomized to receive pharmacotherapy without intervention or to undergo PCI. The primary end-point was rate of target lesion revascularization with PCI or coronary bypass grafting (CABG) caused by progression of coronary stenosis or in-stent restenosis/thrombosis. The secondary endpoint was incidence of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) at long-term follow-up (death, ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome--STEACS and non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome-- NSTEACS). RESULTS Pharmacological stabilization was used in 50 patients, mean age 56.7 +/- 9.14 years, whereas 44 patients, mean age 57.2 +/- 10.4 years, underwent plaque stabilization with PCI. At follow-up (mean 521 days) target lesion revascularization was performed in 3 patients, previously receiving pharmacotherapy, due to progression of coronary stenosis, and in 3 patients, after prior PCI, due to in-stent restenosis (7% vs. 8%, p = NS). The rate of MACE in both groups was also similar (6% vs. 5%, p = NS). CONCLUSION There were no differences between mechanical and pharmacological stabilization of borderline coronary lesions in patients with acute coronary syndromes.
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- Jacek Legutko
- II Klinika Kardiologii Collegium Medicum, Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego w Krakowie.
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Dudek D, Mielecki W, Legutko J, Chyrchel M, Sorysz D, Bartuś S, Rzeszutko L, Dubiel JS. Percutaneous thrombectomy with the RESCUE system in acute myocardial infarction. Kardiol Pol 2004; 61:523-33. [PMID: 15815753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in acute myocardial infarction with ST segment elevation (STEMI) are associated with distal coronary embolisation. It may be speculated that percutaneous thrombectomy preceding stent implantation may prevent coronary microcirculation from embolisation. AIM To assess safety and efficacy of percutaneous thrombectomy in patients with STEMI. METHODS Seventy two patients with STEMI were randomised to PCI with stent implantation alone (n=32) or percutaneous thrombectomy with the RESCUE system, followed by stent implantation (n=40). Coronary flow in infarct related artery before and after the procedure was assessed using TIMI scale and corrected TIMI frame count - cTFC. Myocardial blood flow was measured using TIMI myocardial perfusion grade - tMPG. The degree of ST segment resolution 60 min after PCI was also assessed. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was measured in hospital and three months later. RESULTS The two groups did not differ with respect to the time from the onset of symptoms to the procedure (236+/-162 min vs 258+/-198 min, NS) or the baseline TIMI, cTFC and tMPG values. An effective thrombectomy procedure was performed in 35 (87%) patients from group B. After the procedure, the number of patients with TIMI 3 grade as well as cTFC values and the proportion of patients with tMPG 3 were similar in both groups (86% vs 85%, NS; 19 vs 21, NS; and 38% vs 54%, NS). The sum of ST segment elevations after the procedure was significantly greater in patients who underwent PCI only compared with patients who had thrombectomy and PCI (6.8+/-5.2 mm vs 3.6+/-2.9 mm, p=0.004). Complete normalisation of ST segment was achieved in 68% of patients treated with thrombectomy and PCI compared with 25% of patients who had PCI only (p=0.005). CK-MB peak values occurred significantly earlier in patients treated with thrombectomy (92.1% vs 66.7% up to 360 min, p=0.01). After 3 months of follow-up, LVEF tended to be greater in patients treated with thrombectomy and PCI than in those who underwent PCI only (55.3+/-14.7% vs 60.3+/-9.2%, NS). CONCLUSIONS Thrombectomy with the RESCUE system in patients with STEMI is safe and effectively restores patency of infarct related artery. Thrombectomy better improves myocardial perfusion than standard PCI.
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- Dariusz Dudek
- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Collegium Medicum, Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland
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