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van Vliet D, Ploumen EH, Pinxterhuis TH, Buiten RA, Aminian A, Schotborgh CE, Danse PW, Roguin A, Anthonio RL, Benit E, Zocca P, Doggen CJM, von Birgelen C. Final 5-year report of BIONYX comparing the thin-composite wire-strut zotarolimus-eluting stent versus ultrathin-strut sirolimus-eluting stent. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2024. [PMID: 38713843 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.31067] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND The BIONYX randomized trial is the first study to evaluate the Resolute Onyx durable polymer-coated zotarolimus-eluting stent (ZES) in all-comers. Furthermore, it is the first trial to assess safety and efficacy of this stent versus the Orsiro biodegradable-polymer sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) in all-comers, paying particular attention to patients with diabetes. It has previously shown promising results until 3 years of follow-up. AIMS We aimed to assess long-term clinical outcome after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with Onyx ZES versus Orsiro SES at 5-year follow-up. METHODS The main composite endpoint was target vessel failure (TVF): cardiac death, target vessel myocardial infarction, or target vessel revascularization. Time to primary and secondary endpoints was assessed using Kaplan-Meier methods, applying the log-rank test for between-group comparison. RESULTS Follow-up was available in 2414/2488 (97.0%) patients. After 5 years, TVF showed no significant difference between Onyx ZES and Orsiro SES (12.7% vs. 13.7%, hazard ratio [HR] 0.94, 95% confidence interval [CI] [0.75-1.17], plog-rank = 0.55). Landmark analysis between 3- and 5-year follow-up found a lower target lesion revascularization rate for Onyx ZES (1.1% vs. 2.4%, HR 0.47, 95% CI [0.24-0.93], plog-rank = 0.026). A prespecified subgroup analysis showed no significant between-stent difference in clinical outcome among patients with diabetes. After treatment with Onyx ZES, patients aged ≥75 years had significantly lower rates of TVF (13.8% vs. 21.9%, HR 0.60, 95% CI [0.39-0.93], plog-rank = 0.023). CONCLUSIONS The final 5-year analysis of the randomized BIONYX trial showed favorable and similar long-term outcomes of safety and efficacy for Onyx ZES and Orsiro SES in both all-comers and patients with diabetes.
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- Daphne van Vliet
- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
- Department of Health Technology and Services Research, Technical Medical Centre, Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
- Department of Health Technology and Services Research, Technical Medical Centre, Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Charleroi, Charleroi, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera and B. Rappaport-Faculty of Medicine, Hadera, Israel
- Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Cardiology, Treant Zorggroep, Scheper Hospital, Emmen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Technology and Services Research, Technical Medical Centre, Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
- Department of Health Technology and Services Research, Technical Medical Centre, Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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Yang S, Hwang D, Zhang J, Park J, Yun JP, Lee JM, Nam C, Shin E, Doh J, Chen S, Kakuta T, Toth GG, Piroth Z, Johnson NP, Hakeem A, Uretsky BF, Hokama Y, Tanaka N, Lim H, Ito T, Matsuo A, Azzalini L, Leesar MA, Neleman T, van Mieghem NM, Diletti R, Daemen J, Collison D, Collet C, De Bruyne B, Koo B. Clinical and Vessel Characteristics Associated With Hard Outcomes After PCI and Their Combined Prognostic Implications. J Am Heart Assoc 2023; 12:e030572. [PMID: 37642032 PMCID: PMC10547308 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.030572] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Background Cardiac death or myocardial infarction still occurs in patients undergoing contemporary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We aimed to identify adverse clinical and vessel characteristics related to hard outcomes after PCI and to investigate their individual and combined prognostic implications. Methods and Results From an individual patient data meta-analysis of 17 cohorts of patients who underwent post-PCI fractional flow reserve measurement after drug-eluting stent implantation, 2081 patients with available clinical and vessel characteristics were analyzed. The primary outcome was cardiac death or target-vessel myocardial infarction at 2 years. The mean age of patients was 64.2±10.2 years, and the mean angiographic percent diameter stenosis was 63.9%±14.3%. Among 11 clinical and 8 vessel features, 4 adverse clinical characteristics (age ≥65 years, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and left ventricular ejection fraction <50%) and 2 adverse vessel characteristics (post-PCI fractional flow reserve ≤0.80 and total stent length ≥54 mm) were identified to independently predict the primary outcome (all P<0.05). The number of adverse vessel characteristics had additive predictability for the primary end point to that of adverse clinical characteristics (area under the curve 0.72 versus 0.78; P=0.03) and vice versa (area under the curve 0.68 versus 0.78; P=0.03). The cumulative event rate increased in the order of none, either, and both of adverse clinical characteristics ≥2 and adverse vessel characteristics ≥1 (0.3%, 2.4%, and 5.3%; P for trend <0.01). Conclusions In patients undergoing drug-eluting stent implantation, adverse clinical and vessel characteristics were associated with the risk of cardiac death or target-vessel myocardial infarction. Because these characteristics showed independent and additive prognostic value, their integrative assessment can optimize post-PCI risk stratification. Registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT04684043. www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/. Unique Identifier: CRD42021234748.
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- Seokhun Yang
- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular CenterSeoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of MedicineSeoulSouth Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular CenterSeoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of MedicineSeoulSouth Korea
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- Department of CardiologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of MedicineHangzhouChina
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular CenterSeoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of MedicineSeoulSouth Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular CenterSeoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of MedicineSeoulSouth Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal MedicineHeart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of MedicineSeoulSouth Korea
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- Department of MedicineKeimyung University Dongsan Medical CenterDaeguSouth Korea
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- Department of CardiologyUlsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of MedicineUlsanSouth Korea
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- Department of MedicineInje University Ilsan Paik HospitalGoyangSouth Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Nanjing First HospitalNanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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- Division of Cardiovascular MedicineTsuchiura Kyodo General HospitalIbarakiJapan
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- University Heart Centre Graz, Medical University GrazGrazAustria
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- Gottsegen Hungarian Institute of CardiologyBudapestHungary
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Weatherhead PET Center For Preventing and Reversing AtherosclerosisUniversity of Texas Medical School and Memorial Hermann HospitalHoustonTX
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- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases & Hypertension, Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolRutgers UniversityNew BrunswickNJ
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- Central Arkansas VA Health System/University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle RockAR
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- Department of CardiologyTokyo Medical University Hachioji Medical CenterTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyTokyo Medical University Hachioji Medical CenterTokyoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyAjou University School of MedicineSuwonSouth Korea
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- Department of CardiologyNagoya City University Graduate School of Medical SciencesNagoyaJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKyoto Second Red Cross HospitalKyotoJapan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of MedicineUniversity of WashingtonSeattleWA
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- Division of Cardiovascular DiseasesUniversity of AlabamaBirminghamAL
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- Department of Interventional CardiologyThoraxcenter, Erasmus University Medical CentreRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Interventional CardiologyThoraxcenter, Erasmus University Medical CentreRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Interventional CardiologyThoraxcenter, Erasmus University Medical CentreRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Interventional CardiologyThoraxcenter, Erasmus University Medical CentreRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- West of Scotland Regional Heart and Lung Centre, Golden Jubilee National HospitalGlasgowUnited Kingdom
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- Cardiovascular Center AalstAalstBelgium
- Department of CardiologyUniversity of LausanneSwitzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular CenterSeoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of MedicineSeoulSouth Korea
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Lee K, Han S, Lee M, Kim DW, Kwon J, Park GM, Park MW. Evidence-Based Optimal Medical Therapy and Mortality in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. J Am Heart Assoc 2023; 12:e024370. [PMID: 37158100 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.121.024370] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Background The secondary prevention with pharmacologic therapy is essential for preventing recurrent cardiovascular events in patients experiencing acute myocardial infarction. Guideline-based optimal medical therapy (OMT) for patients with acute myocardial infarction consists of antiplatelet therapy, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin II receptor blockers, β-blockers, and statins. We aimed to determine the prescription rate of OMT use at discharge and to evaluate the impact of OMT on long-term clinical outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention in the drug-eluting stent era using nationwide cohort data. Methods and Results Using the National Health Insurance claims data in South Korea, patients with acute myocardial infarction who had undergone percutaneous coronary intervention with a drug-eluting stent between July 2013 and June 2017 were enrolled. A total of 35 972 patients were classified into the OMT and non-OMT groups according to the post-percutaneous coronary intervention discharge medication. The primary end point was all-cause death, and the 2 groups were compared using a propensity-score matching analysis. Fifty-seven percent of patients were prescribed OMT at discharge. During the follow-up period (median, 2.0 years [interquartile range, 1.1-3.2 years]), OMT was associated with a significant reduction in the all-cause mortality (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 0.82 [95% CI, 0.76-0.90]; P<0.001) and composite outcome of death or coronary revascularization (aHR, 0.89 [95% CI, 0.85-0.93]; P<0.001). Conclusions OMT was prescribed at suboptimal rates in South Korea. However, our nationwide cohort study showed that OMT has a benefit for long-term clinical outcomes on all-cause mortality and composite outcome of death or coronary revascularization after percutaneous coronary intervention in the drug-eluting stent era.
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- Kyusup Lee
- Cardiovascular Research Institute for Intractable Disease, College of Medicine The Catholic University of Korea Seoul Republic of Korea
- Department of Cardiology, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine The Catholic University of Korea Daejeon Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, College of Medicine Korea University Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute for Intractable Disease, College of Medicine The Catholic University of Korea Seoul Republic of Korea
- Department of Cardiology, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine The Catholic University of Korea Daejeon Republic of Korea
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute for Intractable Disease, College of Medicine The Catholic University of Korea Seoul Republic of Korea
- Department of Cardiology, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine The Catholic University of Korea Daejeon Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital The Catholic University of Korea Daejeon Republic of Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Ulsan University Hospital University of Ulsan College of Medicine Ulsan Republic of Korea
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute for Intractable Disease, College of Medicine The Catholic University of Korea Seoul Republic of Korea
- Department of Cardiology, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine The Catholic University of Korea Daejeon Republic of Korea
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Kim S, Her A, Jeong Y, Kim B, Joo HJ, Park Y, Chang K, Song YB, Ahn SG, Suh J, Lee SY, Cho JR, Kim H, Kim MH, Lim D, Shin E. Sex Differences in Midterm Prognostic Implications of High Platelet Reactivity After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Drug-Eluting Stents in East Asian Patients: Results From the PTRG-DES (Platelet Function and Genotype-Related Long-Term Prognosis in Drug-Eluting Stent-Treated Patients With Coronary Artery Disease) Consortium. J Am Heart Assoc 2023; 12:e027804. [PMID: 37119080 PMCID: PMC10227230 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.027804] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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Background Although high platelet reactivity (HPR) on clopidogrel is associated with higher ischemic events and lower bleeding events in patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention with drug-eluting stents, the differential risk of HPR in East Asian women versus men is unknown. Methods and Results We compared 11 714 patients enrolled in the PTRG-DES (Platelet Function and Genotype-Related Long-Term Prognosis in Drug-Eluting Stent-Treated Patients With Coronary Artery Disease) Consortium according to sex and the presence/absence of HPR on clopidogrel (defined as ≥252 P2Y12 reactivity units). The primary study end point was major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCEs; comprising all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident, and stent thrombosis). HPR was more common in women (46.7%) than in men (28.1%). In propensity-adjusted models, HPR was an independent predictor of MACCEs (men with HPR: hazard ratio [HR], 1.60 [95% CI, 1.20-2.12]; women with HPR: HR, 0.99 [95% CI, 0.69-1.42]) and all-cause mortality (men with HPR: HR, 1.61 [95% CI, 1.07-2.44]; women with HPR: HR, 0.92 [95% CI, 0.57-1.50]) in men, although those associations were insignificant among women. In addition, a significant interaction between sex was noted in the associations between HPR and MACCE (Pinteraction=0.013) or all-cause mortality (Pinteraction=0.025). Conclusions In this study, HPR was a differential risk factor for 1-year MACCEs and all-cause mortality in women and men. And it was an independent predictor of 1-year MACCEs and all-cause mortality in men but not in women. Registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT04734028. Registered July 9, 2003, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04734028.
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- Soo‐Jin Kim
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal MedicineKosin University College of MedicineBusanSouth Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal MedicineKangwon National University School of MedicineChuncheonSouth Korea
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- Chung‐Ang University Thrombosis CenterGwangmyeong Chung‐Ang University Medical CenterGwangmyeongSouth Korea
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- Severance Cardiovascular HospitalYonsei University College of MedicineSeoulSouth Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular CenterKorea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of MedicineSeoulSouth Korea
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- Department of Internal MedicineGyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Cardiovascular Center, Gyeongsang National University Changwon HospitalChangwonSouth Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal MedicineCollege of Medicine, Catholic University of KoreaSeoulSouth Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical CenterSungkyunkwan University School of MedicineSeoulSouth Korea
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- Department of CardiologyYonsei University Wonju Severance Christian HospitalWonjuSouth Korea
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- Department of Internal MedicineSeoul National University College of Medicine and Department of Cardiology, Seoul National University Bundang HospitalSeongnamSouth Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal MedicineChungbuk National University, College of MedicineCheongjuSouth Korea
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Internal MedicineKangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of MedicineSeoulSouth Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular CenterSeoul National University HospitalSeoulSouth Korea
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- Department of CardiologyDong‐A University HospitalBusanSouth Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular CenterKorea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of MedicineSeoulSouth Korea
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- Department of CardiologyUlsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of MedicineUlsanSouth Korea
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Shin ES, Jun EJ, Kim B, Won KB, Koo BK, Kang J, Park KW, Rhee TM, Yang HM, Han JK, Kim HS. Association of Clinical Outcomes With Sex in Patients Receiving Chronic Maintenance Antiplatelet Monotherapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Post Hoc Gender Analysis of the HOST-EXAM Study. J Am Heart Assoc 2023; 12:e026770. [PMID: 37042284 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.026770] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
Abstract
Background Clopidogrel monotherapy was more effective in reducing the risk of adverse clinical events than aspirin monotherapy in patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stent (DES), according to the HOST-EXAM (Harmonizing Optimal Strategy for Treatment of Coronary Artery Stenosis-Extended Antiplatelet Monotherapy) trial. However, it remains unknown whether these effects differ based on sex. Methods and Results This was a prespecified secondary analysis of HOST-EXAM in South Korea. Patients who maintained dual antiplatelet therapy without adverse clinical events for 6 to 18 months after PCI with DES were included. The primary end point was a composite of all-cause mortality, nonfatal myocardial infarction, stroke, acute coronary syndrome, or Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) bleeding type ≥3 at 24 months after randomization. The bleeding end point was BARC types 2 to 5. The primary end point was comparable between the sexes (adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 0.79 [95% CI, 0.62-1.02]; P=0.067), and the bleeding end point (adjusted HR, 0.79 [95% CI, 0.54-1.17]; P=0.240) was also similar. Compared with aspirin, clopidogrel was associated with lower risk of primary composite end point (adjusted HR, 0.70 [95% CI, 0.55-0.89]; P=0.004) and bleeding end point (adjusted HR, 0.65 [95% CI, 0.44-0.96]; P=0.031) in men but not in women. Conclusions The primary composite end point and bleeding events were comparable between the sexes during chronic maintenance antiplatelet monotherapy after PCI with DES. Clopidogrel monotherapy, compared with aspirin, significantly reduced the risk of the primary composite end point and bleeding events in men. However, the beneficial effect of clopidogrel on the primary end point and bleeding events was mitigated in women. Registration Information clinicaltrials.gov. Identifier: NCT02044250.
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- Eun-Seok Shin
- Department of Cardiology Ulsan University Hospital University of Ulsan College of Medicine Ulsan South Korea
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- Department of Cardiology Ulsan University Hospital University of Ulsan College of Medicine Ulsan South Korea
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- Department of Cardiology Ulsan University Hospital University of Ulsan College of Medicine Ulsan South Korea
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- Department of Cardiology Ulsan University Hospital University of Ulsan College of Medicine Ulsan South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Centre Seoul National University Hospital Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Centre Seoul National University Hospital Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Centre Seoul National University Hospital Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Centre Seoul National University Hospital Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Centre Seoul National University Hospital Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Centre Seoul National University Hospital Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Centre Seoul National University Hospital Seoul South Korea
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Hanna J, Smolderen KG, Castro‐Dominguez Y, Romain G, Lee M, Turner J, Mena‐Hurtado C. Drug-Coated Balloon and Drug-Eluting Stent Safety in Patients With Femoropopliteal and Severe Chronic Kidney Disease. J Am Heart Assoc 2023; 12:e028622. [PMID: 36974774 PMCID: PMC10122876 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.028622] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Background Patients with severe-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) were excluded from femoropopliteal disease trials evaluating drug-coated balloons (DCBs) and drug-eluting stents (DESs) versus plain balloon angioplasty (POBA) and bare metal stents (BMSs). We examined the interaction between CKD status and device type for the association with 24-month all-cause mortality and major amputation risk. Methods and Results We studied patients undergoing femoropopliteal interventions (September 2016-December 2018) from Medicare-linked VQI (Vascular Quality Initiative) registry data. We compared outcomes for: (1) early-stage CKD (stages 1-3) receiving DCB/DES, (2) early-stage CKD receiving POBA/BMS, (3) severe-stage (4 and 5) CKD receiving DCB/DES, and (4) severe-stage CKD receiving POBA/BMS. We studied 8799 patients (early-stage CKD: 94%; severe-stage: 6%). DCB/DES use was 57% versus 51% in patients with early-stage versus severe-stage CKD. Twenty-four-month mortality risk for patients with early-stage CKD receiving DCB/DES (reference) was 21% versus 28% (hazard ratio [HR], 1.47 [95% CI, 1.31-1.65]) for those receiving POBA/BMS; patients with severe-stage CKD: those receiving DCB/DES had a 49% (HR, 2.61 [95% CI, 2.06-3.31]) mortality risk versus 52% (HR, 3.64 [95% CI, 2.91-4.55]) for those receiving POBA/BMS (interaction P<0.001). Adjusted analyses attenuated these results. For severe-stage CKD, DCB/DES versus POBA/BMS mortality risk was not significant at 24 months (post hoc comparison P=0.06) but was higher for the POBA/BMS group at 18 months (post hoc P<0.05). Patients with early-stage CKD receiving DCB/DES had the lowest 24-month amputation risk (6%), followed by 11% for early-stage CKD-POBA/BMS, 15% for severe-stage CKD-DCB/DES, and 16% for severe-stage CKD-POBA/BMS (interaction P<0.001). DCB/DES versus POBA/BMS amputation rates in patients with severe-stage CKD did not differ (post hoc P=0.820). Conclusions DCB/DES versus POBA/BMS use in patients with severe-stage CKD was associated with lower mortality and no difference in amputation outcomes.
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- Jonathan Hanna
- Department of MedicineYale School of MedicineNew HavenCTUSA
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- Vascular Medicine Outcomes Program (VAMOS), Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of MedicineYale School of MedicineNew HavenCTUSA
- Department of PsychiatryYale School of MedicineNew HavenCTUSA
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- Harrington Heart & Vascular InstituteUniversity Hospitals, Case Western Reserve UniversityClevelandOHUSA
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- Vascular Medicine Outcomes Program (VAMOS), Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of MedicineYale School of MedicineNew HavenCTUSA
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- Vascular Medicine Outcomes Program (VAMOS), Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of MedicineYale School of MedicineNew HavenCTUSA
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- Section of Nephrology, Department of Internal MedicineYale School of MedicineNew HavenCTUSA
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- Vascular Medicine Outcomes Program (VAMOS), Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of MedicineYale School of MedicineNew HavenCTUSA
- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal MedicineYale School of MedicineNew HavenCTUSA
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La Cognata O, Trimarchi G, Lo Savio A, Virga V, Andò G, de Gregorio C. Kounis syndrome in a patient with multivessel coronary artery disease and DRESS. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e7121. [PMID: 36950673 PMCID: PMC10025948 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7121] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023] Open
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A 68-year-old man was admitted with ST-elevation myocardial infarction and intense rash. He was diagnosed with type 2 Kounis syndrome elicited by drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome and received complete revascularization with percutaneous coronary intervention. This case highlights the complex pathophysiology of acute coronary syndrome, and the elusive link between coronary occlusion and ST-segment deviations at ECG.
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- Olga La Cognata
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Postgraduate School of CardiologyAzienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico “Gaetano Martino”, University of MessinaMessinaItaly
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Postgraduate School of CardiologyAzienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico “Gaetano Martino”, University of MessinaMessinaItaly
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Postgraduate School of CardiologyAzienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico “Gaetano Martino”, University of MessinaMessinaItaly
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Postgraduate School of CardiologyAzienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico “Gaetano Martino”, University of MessinaMessinaItaly
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Postgraduate School of CardiologyAzienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico “Gaetano Martino”, University of MessinaMessinaItaly
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Postgraduate School of CardiologyAzienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico “Gaetano Martino”, University of MessinaMessinaItaly
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Shahim B, Redfors B, Stuckey TD, Liu M, Zhou Z, Witzenbichler B, Weisz G, Rinaldi MJ, Neumann F, Metzger DC, Henry TD, Cox DA, Duffy PL, Brodie BR, Srdanovic I, Madhavan MV, Mazzaferri EL, Mehran R, Ben‐Yehuda O, Kirtane AJ, Stone GW. On-Treatment Platelet Reactivity and Ischemic Outcomes in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: Two-Year Results From ADAPT-DES. J Am Heart Assoc 2022; 12:e026482. [PMID: 36565189 PMCID: PMC9973569 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.026482] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Background Diabetes mellitus and high platelet reactivity (HPR) on clopidogrel are both associated with increased risk of ischemic events after percutaneous coronary intervention, but whether the HPR-associated risk of adverse ischemic events differs by diabetes mellitus status is unknown. Methods and Results ADAPT-DES (Assessment of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy With Drug-Eluting Stents) was a prospective, multicenter registry of patients treated with coronary drug-eluting stents. HPR was defined as P2Y12 reaction units >208 by the VerifyNow point-of-care assay. Cox multivariable analysis was used to assess whether HPR-associated risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE; cardiac death, myocardial infarction, or stent thrombosis) varied for patients with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM), non-ITDM, and no diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus and HPR were included in an interaction analysis. Of 8582 patients enrolled, 2429 (28.3%) had diabetes mellitus, of whom 998 (41.1%) had ITDM. Mean P2Y12 reaction units were higher in patients with diabetes mellitus versus without diabetes mellitus, and HPR was more frequent in patients with diabetes mellitus. HPR was associated with consistently increased 2-year rates of MACE in patients with and without diabetes mellitus (Pinteraction=0.36). A significant interaction was present between HPR and non-insulin-treated diabetes mellitus versus ITDM for 2-year MACE (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] for non-ITDM, 2.28 [95% CI, 1.39-3.73] versus adjusted HR for ITDM, 1.02 [95% CI, 0.70-1.50]; Pinteraction=0.01). Conclusions HPR was more common in patients with diabetes mellitus and was associated with an increased risk of MACE in both patients with and without diabetes mellitus. In patients with diabetes mellitus, a more pronounced effect of HPR on MACE was present in lower-risk non-ITDM patients than in higher-risk patients with ITDM. Registration URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00638794; Unique identifier: NCT00638794. ADAPT-DES (Assessment of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy With Drug-Eluting Stents).
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- Bahira Shahim
- Clinical Trials CenterCardiovascular Research FoundationNew YorkNY,Deparment of MedicineKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSweden,Cardiology Unit, Karolinska University HospitalKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSweden
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- Clinical Trials CenterCardiovascular Research FoundationNew YorkNY,NewYork‐Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical CenterNew YorkNY,Department of CardiologySahlgrenska University HospitalGothenburgSweden
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- LeBauer‐Brodie Center for Cardiovascular Research and Education/Cone HealthGreensboroNC
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- Clinical Trials CenterCardiovascular Research FoundationNew YorkNY
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- Clinical Trials CenterCardiovascular Research FoundationNew YorkNY
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- Clinical Trials CenterCardiovascular Research FoundationNew YorkNY,Montefiore Medical CenterBronxNY
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- Division of Cardiology and Angiology IIHeart Center University of FreiburgBad KrozingenGermany
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- Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation at Abbott Northwestern HospitalMinneapolisMN,The Carl and Edyth Lindner Center for Research and Education at The Christ HospitalCincinnatiOH
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- Reid Heart CenterFirstHealth of the CarolinasPinehurstNC
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- LeBauer‐Brodie Center for Cardiovascular Research and Education/Cone HealthGreensboroNC
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- Clinical Trials CenterCardiovascular Research FoundationNew YorkNY
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- Clinical Trials CenterCardiovascular Research FoundationNew YorkNY,NewYork‐Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical CenterNew YorkNY
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- Clinical Trials CenterCardiovascular Research FoundationNew YorkNY,The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular InstituteIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew YorkNY
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- Clinical Trials CenterCardiovascular Research FoundationNew YorkNY,Deparment of MedicineKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSweden
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- Clinical Trials CenterCardiovascular Research FoundationNew YorkNY,Deparment of MedicineKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSweden
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular InstituteIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew YorkNY
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Spione F, Arevalos V, Gabani R, Ortega-Paz L, Gomez-Lara J, Jimenez-Diaz V, Jimenez M, Jiménez-Quevedo P, Diletti R, Pineda J, Campo G, Silvestro A, Maristany J, Flores X, Oyarzabal L, Bastos-Fernandez G, Iñiguez A, Serra A, Escaned J, Ielasi A, Tespili M, Lenzen M, Gonzalo N, Bordes P, Tebaldi M, Biscaglia S, Al-Shaibani S, Romaguera R, Gomez-Hospital JA, Rodes-Cabau J, Serruys PW, Sabaté M, Brugaletta S. Impact of Diabetes on 10-Year Outcomes Following ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Insights From the EXAMINATION-EXTEND Trial. J Am Heart Assoc 2022; 11:e025885. [PMID: 36444863 PMCID: PMC9851431 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.025885] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background Long-term outcomes of ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction in patients with diabetes have been barely investigated. The objective of this analysis from the EXAMINATION-EXTEND (10-Years Follow-Up of the EXAMINATION trial) trial was to compare 10-year outcomes of patients with ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction with and without diabetes. Methods and Results Of the study population, 258 patients had diabetes and 1240 did not. The primary end point was patient-oriented composite end point of all-cause death, any myocardial infarction, or any revascularization. Secondary end points were the individual components of the primary combined end point, cardiac death, target vessel myocardial infarction, target lesion revascularization, and stent thrombosis. All end points were adjusted for potential confounders. At 10 years, patients with diabetes showed a higher incidence of patient-oriented composite end point compared with those without (46.5% versus 33.0%; adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 1.31 [95% CI, 1.05-1.61]; P=0.016) mainly driven by a higher incidence of any revascularization (24.4% versus 16.6%; adjusted HR, 1.61 [95% CI, 1.19-2.17]; P=0.002). Specifically, patients with diabetes had a higher incidence of any revascularization during the first 5 years of follow-up (20.2% versus 12.8%; adjusted HR, 1.57 [95% CI, 1.13-2.19]; P=0.007) compared with those without diabetes. No statistically significant differences were found with respect to the other end points. Conclusions Patients with ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction who had diabetes had worse clinical outcome at 10 years compared with those without diabetes, mainly driven by a higher incidence of any revascularizations in the first 5 years. Registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT04462315.
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- Francesco Spione
- Hospital Clínic, Cardiovascular Clinic Institute Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer Barcelona Spain.,Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences University of Naples Federico II Naples Italy
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- Hospital Clínic, Cardiovascular Clinic Institute Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer Barcelona Spain
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- Hospital Clínic, Cardiovascular Clinic Institute Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer Barcelona Spain
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- Hospital Clínic, Cardiovascular Clinic Institute Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer Barcelona Spain.,Division of Cardiology University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville FL
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- Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge Institut d'Investigació Biomedica de Bellvitge Hospitalet de Llobregat Spain
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- Hospital Alvaro Cunqueiro Vigo Spain.,Cardiovascular Research Group Galicia Sur Health Research Institute SERGAS-UVIGO Vigo Spain
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- Cardiology Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Ferrara Cona Italy
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- Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge Institut d'Investigació Biomedica de Bellvitge Hospitalet de Llobregat Spain
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- Hospital Alvaro Cunqueiro Vigo Spain.,Cardiovascular Research Group Galicia Sur Health Research Institute SERGAS-UVIGO Vigo Spain
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- Hospital Alvaro Cunqueiro Vigo Spain.,Cardiovascular Research Group Galicia Sur Health Research Institute SERGAS-UVIGO Vigo Spain
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- Cardiology Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Ferrara Cona Italy
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- Cardiology Unit Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Ferrara Cona Italy
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- Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge Institut d'Investigació Biomedica de Bellvitge Hospitalet de Llobregat Spain
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- Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge Institut d'Investigació Biomedica de Bellvitge Hospitalet de Llobregat Spain
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- Hospital Clínic, Cardiovascular Clinic Institute Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer Barcelona Spain
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- International Center of Circulatory Health Imperial College London London United Kingdom.,Department of Cardiology National University of Ireland Galway Ireland
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- Hospital Clínic, Cardiovascular Clinic Institute Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer Barcelona Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV) Instituto de Salud Carlos III Madrid Spain
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- Hospital Clínic, Cardiovascular Clinic Institute Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer Barcelona Spain
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Mohamed MO, Lamellas P, Roguin A, Oemrawsingh RM, Ijsselmuiden AJJ, Routledge H, van Leeuwen F, Debrus R, Roffi M, Mamas MA. Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Bifurcation Lesions According to Medina Classification. J Am Heart Assoc 2022; 11:e025459. [PMID: 36000428 PMCID: PMC9496427 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.025459] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Background Coronary bifurcation lesions (CBLs) are frequently encountered in clinical practice and are associated with worse outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention. However, there are limited data around the prognostic impact of different CBL distributions. Methods and Results All CBL percutaneous coronary intervention procedures from the prospective e‐Ultimaster (Prospective, Single‐Arm, Multi Centre Observations Ultimaster Des Registry) multicenter international registry were analyzed according to CBL distribution as defined by the Medina classification. Cox proportional hazards models were used to compare the hazard ratio (HR) of the primary outcome, 1‐year target lesion failure (composite of cardiac death, target vessel–related myocardial infarction, and clinically driven target lesion revascularization), and its individual components between Medina subtypes using Medina 1.0.0 as the reference category. A total of 4003 CBL procedures were included. The most prevalent Medina subtypes were 1.1.1 (35.5%) and 1.1.0 (26.8%), whereas the least prevalent was 0.0.1 (3.5%). Overall, there were no significant differences in patient and procedural characteristics among Medina subtypes. Only Medina 1.1.1 and 0.0.1 subtypes were associated with increased target lesion failure (HR, 2.6 [95% CI, 1.3–5.5] and HR, 4.0 [95% CI, 1.6–9.0], respectively) at 1 year, compared with Medina 1.0.0, prompted by clinically driven target lesion revascularization (HR, 3.1 [95% CI, 1.1–8.6] and HR, 4.6 [95% CI, 1.3–16.0], respectively) as well as cardiac death in Medina 0.0.1 (HR, 4.7 [95% CI, 1.0–21.6]). No differences in secondary outcomes were observed between Medina subtypes. Conclusions In a large multicenter registry analysis of coronary bifurcation percutaneous coronary intervention procedures, we demonstrate prognostic differences in 1‐year outcomes between different CBL distributions, with Medina 1.1.1 and 0.0.1 subtypes associated with an increased risk of target lesion failure.
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- Mohamed O Mohamed
- Keele Cardiovascular Research Group, Centre for Prognosis Research, Institutes of Applied Clinical Science and Primary Care and Health Sciences Keele University Newcastle United Kingdom.,Institute of Health Informatics University College London London United Kingdom
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology and Endovascular Therapeutics Instituto Cardiovascular de Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Department of Cardiology Hillel Yaffe Medical Center Hadera Israel
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- Medical and Clinical Division Terumo Europe NV Leuven Belgium
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- Division of Cardiology University Hospitals Geneva Switzerland
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- Keele Cardiovascular Research Group, Centre for Prognosis Research, Institutes of Applied Clinical Science and Primary Care and Health Sciences Keele University Newcastle United Kingdom
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Cui K, Yin D, Zhu C, Song W, Wang H, Jia L, Zhang R, Wang H, Cai Z, Feng L, Dou K. How Do Lipoprotein(a) Concentrations Affect Clinical Outcomes for Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease Who Underwent Different Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention? J Am Heart Assoc 2022; 11:e023578. [PMID: 35475627 PMCID: PMC9238589 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.121.023578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background Lp(a) (lipoprotein[a]) plays an important role in predicting cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease through its proatherogenic and prothrombotic effects. We hypothesized that prolonged dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) might be beneficial for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention who had elevated Lp(a) levels. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Lp(a) on the efficacy and safety of prolonged DAPT versus shortened DAPT in stable patients with coronary artery disease who were treated with a drug‐eluting stent. Methods and Results We selected 3201 stable patients with CAD from the prospective Fuwai Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Registry, of which 2124 patients had Lp(a) ≤30 mg/dL, and 1077 patients had Lp(a) >30 mg/dL. Patients were divided into 4 groups according to Lp(a) levels and the duration of DAPT therapy (≤1 year versus >1 year). The primary end point was major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular event, defined as a composite of all‐cause death, myocardial infarction, or stroke. The median follow‐up time was 2.5 years. Among patients with elevated Lp(a) levels, DAPT >1 year presented lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular event and definite/probable stent thrombosis compared with DAPT ≤1 year. In contrast, in patients with normal Lp(a) levels, the risks of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular event and definite/probable stent thrombosis were not significantly different between the DAPT >1 year and DAPT ≤1 year groups. Prolonged DAPT had 2.4‐times higher risk of clinically relevant bleeding than shortened DAPT in patients with normal Lp(a) levels, although without statistical difference. Conclusions In stable patients with coronary artery disease, who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention with a drug‐eluting stent, prolonged DAPT was associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular events among those with elevated Lp(a) levels, whereas it did not show statistically significant evidence of benefit for reducing ischemic events and tended to increase clinically relevant bleeding among those with normal Lp(a) levels.
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- Kongyong Cui
- Cardiometabolic Medicine CenterDepartment of CardiologyFuwai HospitalNational Center for Cardiovascular DiseasesState Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular DiseaseChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine CenterDepartment of CardiologyFuwai HospitalNational Center for Cardiovascular DiseasesState Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular DiseaseChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine CenterDepartment of CardiologyFuwai HospitalNational Center for Cardiovascular DiseasesState Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular DiseaseChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine CenterDepartment of CardiologyFuwai HospitalNational Center for Cardiovascular DiseasesState Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular DiseaseChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine CenterDepartment of CardiologyFuwai HospitalNational Center for Cardiovascular DiseasesState Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular DiseaseChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine CenterDepartment of CardiologyFuwai HospitalNational Center for Cardiovascular DiseasesState Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular DiseaseChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine CenterDepartment of CardiologyFuwai HospitalNational Center for Cardiovascular DiseasesState Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular DiseaseChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine CenterDepartment of CardiologyFuwai HospitalNational Center for Cardiovascular DiseasesState Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular DiseaseChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine CenterDepartment of CardiologyFuwai HospitalNational Center for Cardiovascular DiseasesState Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular DiseaseChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine CenterDepartment of CardiologyFuwai HospitalNational Center for Cardiovascular DiseasesState Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular DiseaseChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine CenterDepartment of CardiologyFuwai HospitalNational Center for Cardiovascular DiseasesState Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular DiseaseChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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Kim Y, Bae S, Johnson TW, Son NH, Sim DS, Hong YJ, Kim SW, Cho DK, Kim JS, Kim BK, Choi D, Hong MK, Jang Y, Jeong MH. Role of Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Optimizing Outcomes in Acute Myocardial Infarction. J Am Heart Assoc 2022; 11:e023481. [PMID: 35179041 PMCID: PMC9075077 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.121.023481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Background The role of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)‐guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is still unclear in patients with acute myocardial infarction acute myocardial infarction. This study aimed to evaluate the long‐term impact of IVUS‐guided PCI in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Methods and Results Among a total of 13 104 patients with acute myocardial infarction, enrolled in the Korea Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry‐National Institutes of Health, we selected patients who underwent PCI with second‐generation drug‐eluting stent implantation. The primary outcome was the risk of target lesion failure at 3 years. Among the study population, 1887 patients (21.0%) underwent IVUS‐guidance, and 7120 patients (79.0%) underwent angiography‐guidance for second‐generation drug‐eluting stent implantation. IVUS‐guided PCI was associated with a significantly lower risk of target lesion failure at 3 years (4.8% versus 8.0%; hazard ratio [HR], 0.59; 95% CI, 0.47 to 0.73; P<0.001) compared with angiography‐guided PCI. The difference was driven mainly by a lower risk of cardiac death and target vessel myocardial infarction. The results were consistent after confounder adjustment by multiple sensitivity analyses. Moreover, quartile analysis of volume of IVUS use showed that higher IVUS use was associated with a decreased risk of 3‐year target lesion failure (adjusted HR, 0.58; 95% CI, 0.45 to 0.75; P<0.001 for quartile 1 versus 4; P<0.001 for trend comparison across all quartiles). Conclusions In patients with acute myocardial infarction who underwent PCI with second‐generation drug‐eluting stent implantation, the use of IVUS guidance was associated with a significant reduction in 3‐year target lesion failure, mainly driven by hard end points, such as cardiac death and target vessel myocardial infarction.
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- Yongcheol Kim
- Yonsei University College of Medicine and Cardiovascular CenterYongin Severance Hospital Yongin Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine and Cardiovascular CenterYongin Severance Hospital Yongin Korea
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- Division of Biostatistics Yongin Severance HospitalYonsei University College of Medicine Yongin Korea
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- Chonnam National University Hospital Gwnagju Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine and Cardiovascular CenterYongin Severance Hospital Yongin Korea
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- Severance Cardiovascular HospitalYonsei University Health System Seoul Korea
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- Severance Cardiovascular HospitalYonsei University Health System Seoul Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine and Cardiovascular CenterYongin Severance Hospital Yongin Korea
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- Severance Cardiovascular HospitalYonsei University Health System Seoul Korea
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- Severance Cardiovascular HospitalYonsei University Health System Seoul Korea.,Department of Cardiology CHA Bundang Medical CentreCHA University Seongnam Korea
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Piccolo R, Bonaa KH, Efthimiou O, Varenne O, Urban P, Kaiser C, Räber L, de Belder A, Remkes W, Van't Hof AWJ, Stankovic G, Lemos PA, Wilsgaard T, Reifart J, Rodriguez AE, Ribeiro EE, Serruys PWJC, Abizaid A, Sabaté M, Byrne RA, de la Torre Hernandez JM, Wijns W, Esposito G, Jüni P, Windecker S, Valgimigli M. Drug-Eluting or Bare-Metal Stents for Left Anterior Descending or Left Main Coronary Artery Revascularization. J Am Heart Assoc 2021; 10:e018828. [PMID: 34622669 PMCID: PMC8751874 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.018828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background New-generation drug-eluting stents (DES) reduce target-vessel revascularization compared with bare-metal stents (BMS), and recent data suggest that DES have the potential to decrease the risk of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular mortality. We evaluated the treatment effect of DES versus BMS according to the target artery (left anterior descending [LAD] and/or left main [LM] versus other territories [no-LAD/LM]). Methods and Results The Coronary Stent Trialist (CST) Collaboration gathered individual patient data of randomized trials of DES versus BMS for the treatment of coronary artery disease. The primary outcome was the composite of cardiac death or myocardial infarction. Hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% CIs were derived from a 1-stage individual patient data meta-analysis. We included 26 024 patients across 19 trials: 13 650 (52.4%) in the LAD/LM and 12 373 (47.6%) in the no-LAD/LM group. At 6-year follow-up, there was strong evidence that the treatment effect of DES versus BMS depended on the target vessel (P-interaction=0.024). Compared with BMS, DES reduced the risk of cardiac death or myocardial infarction to a greater extent in the LAD/LM (HR, 0.76; 95% CI, 0.68-0.85) than in the no-LAD/LM territories (HR, 0.93; 95% CI, 0.83-1.05). This benefit was driven by a lower risk of cardiac death (HR, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.70-0.98) and myocardial infarction (HR, 0.74; 95% CI, 0.65-0.85) in patients with LAD/LM disease randomized to DES. An interaction (P=0.004) was also found for all-cause mortality with patients with LAD/LM disease deriving benefit from DES (HR, 0.86; 95% CI, 0.76-0.97). Conclusions As compared with BMS, new-generation DES were associated with sustained reduction in the composite of cardiac death or myocardial infarction if used for the treatment of LAD or left main coronary stenoses. Registration URL: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO; Unique identifier: CRD42017060520.
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- Raffaele Piccolo
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences University of Naples Federico II Naples Italy
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- Department of Community Medicine University of Tromsø-The Arctic University of Norway Tromsø Norway
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- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine University of Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology Hôpital CochinAP-HP Paris France.,Faculté de Médecine Université de Paris France
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- Department of Cardiology University Hospital BaselUniversity of Basel Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology Bern University HospitalUniversity of Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology Sussex Cardiac Centre Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Brighton United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiology Isala Heart Centre Zwolle the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology Maastricht University Medical Center Maastricht the Netherlands.,Department of Cardiology Zuyderland Medical Center Heerlen the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology Clinical Center of Serbia University of Belgrade Serbia
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- Heart Institute (InCor) University of São Paulo Medical School São Paulo Brazil.,Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein Sao Paulo-SP Brazil
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- Department of Community Medicine University of Tromsø-The Arctic University of Norway Tromsø Norway
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- Department of Cardiology Kerckhoff Klinik Bad Nauheim Germany
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- Cardiac Unit Cardiology Fellow Training Program Otamendi HospitalBuenos Aires School of Medicine Buenos Aires Argentina
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- International Centre for Circulatory Health National Heart and Lung InstituteImperial College, London London United Kingdom
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- Department of Invasive Cardiology Institute Dante Pazzanese of Cardiology São Paulo Brazil
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- Cardiology Department Cardiovascular Institute (ICCV) and Hospital ClínicIDIBAPSUniversity of Barcelona Spain
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- Dublin Cardiovascular Research Institute Mater Private Hospital Dublin Ireland.,School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Dublin Ireland
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- The Lambe Institute for Translational Medicine and Curam Galway Ireland.,Department of Cardiology National University of Ireland Galway Galway Ireland
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences University of Naples Federico II Naples Italy
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- Department of Medicine Applied Health Research Centre of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute St Michael's HospitalUniversity of Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Department of Cardiology Bern University HospitalUniversity of Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology Bern University HospitalUniversity of Bern Switzerland.,CardioCentro Ticino Lugano Switzerland
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Lee JM, Lee SH, Kim J, Choi KH, Park TK, Yang JH, Song YB, Hahn JY, Choi JH, Choi SH, Kim HS, Chun WJ, Nam CW, Hur SH, Han SH, Rha SW, Chae IH, Jeong JO, Heo JH, Yoon J, Lim DS, Park JS, Hong MK, Doh JH, Cha KS, Kim DI, Lee SY, Chang K, Hwang BH, Choi SY, Jeong MH, Hong SJ, Koo BK, Gwon HC. Ten-Year Trends in Coronary Bifurcation Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Prognostic Effects of Patient and Lesion Characteristics, Devices, and Techniques. J Am Heart Assoc 2021; 10:e021632. [PMID: 34514841 PMCID: PMC8649555 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.121.021632] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Background Despite advances in devices and techniques, coronary bifurcation lesion remains a challenging lesion subset in the field of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We evaluate 10‐year trends in bifurcation PCI and their effects on patient outcomes. Methods and Results We analyzed 10‐year trends in patient/lesion characteristics, devices, PCI strategy, stent optimization techniques, and clinical outcomes using data from 5498 patients who underwent bifurcation PCI from 2004 to 2015. Clinical outcomes 2 years after the index procedure were evaluated in terms of target vessel failure (a composite of cardiac death, myocardial infarction, and target vessel revascularization) and a patient‐oriented composite outcome (a composite of all‐cause death, myocardial infarction, and any revascularization). During the 10‐year study period, patient and lesion complexity, such as multivessel disease, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and left main bifurcation, increased continuously (all P<0.001). The risk of target vessel failure or patient‐oriented composite outcome decreased continuously from 2004 to 2015 (target vessel failure: from 12.3% to 6.9%, log‐rank P<0.001; patient‐oriented composite outcome: from 13.6% to 9.3%, log‐rank P<0.001). The use of a second‐generation drug‐eluting stent and decreased target vessel failure risk in true bifurcation lesions were the major contributors to improved patient prognosis (interaction P values were <0.001 and 0.013, respectively). Conclusions During the past decade of bifurcation PCI, patient and lesion characteristics, devices, PCI techniques, and patient prognosis have all significantly changed. Despite increased patient and lesion complexity, clinical outcomes after bifurcation PCI have improved, mainly because of better devices and more widespread adoption of procedural optimization techniques and appropriate treatment strategies. Registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifiers: NCT01642992 and NCT03068494.
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De Boulle M, Debing E, Belsack D, Vandeloo B. Carotid access for percutaneous coronary intervention. Clin Case Rep 2021; 9:e04739. [PMID: 34484772 PMCID: PMC8405523 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4739] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Transcarotid percutaneous coronary intervention is feasible and safe and can be considered as an ultimate alternative in cases where conventional peripheral vascular access is unavailable.
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- Matthias De Boulle
- Centrum voor Hart‐ en VaatziektenVrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel)BrusselsBelgium
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- Centrum voor Hart‐ en VaatziektenVrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel)BrusselsBelgium
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- Department of RadiologyVrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel)BrusselsBelgium
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- Centrum voor Hart‐ en VaatziektenVrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel)BrusselsBelgium
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Hamana T, Yamamoto H, Sawada T, Kawai H, Takaya T. Additional ablation effect of low-speed rotational atherectomy following high-speed rotational atherectomy on early calcified in-stent restenosis: A case report. Clin Case Rep 2021; 9:e04550. [PMID: 34306704 PMCID: PMC8294135 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4550] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Optical frequency domain imaging-guided additional low-speed rotational atherectomy following sufficient high-speed rotational atherectomy for early calcified in-stent restenosis might be a safe and useful option for achieving additional large lumen gains and stent expansion.
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- Tomoyo Hamana
- Division of Cardiovascular MedicineHyogo Brain and Heart CenterHimejiJapan
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- Division of Cardiovascular MedicineHyogo Brain and Heart CenterHimejiJapan
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- Division of Cardiovascular MedicineHyogo Brain and Heart CenterHimejiJapan
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- Division of Cardiovascular MedicineHyogo Brain and Heart CenterHimejiJapan
- Department of Exploratory and Advanced search in CardiologyKobe University Graduate School of MedicineKobeJapan
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- Division of Cardiovascular MedicineHyogo Brain and Heart CenterHimejiJapan
- Department of Exploratory and Advanced search in CardiologyKobe University Graduate School of MedicineKobeJapan
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Kinlay S, Quach L, Cormack J, Morgenstern N, Hou Y, Young M, Sherrod R, Cho K, Faxon DP, Ramadan R, Gaziano M, Gagnon D. Premature Discontinuation of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Coronary Stenting in Veterans: Characteristics and Long-Term Outcomes. J Am Heart Assoc 2021; 10:e018481. [PMID: 33899501 PMCID: PMC8200740 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.018481] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background Premature discontinuation of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after percutaneous coronary intervention is related to higher short‐term risks of adverse outcomes. Whether these risks persist in the long‐term is uncertain. Methods and Results We assessed all patients having percutaneous coronary intervention with coronary second‐ or first‐generation drug‐eluting stents in the Veterans Affairs healthcare system between 2006 and 2012 who were free of major ischemic or bleeding events in the first 12 months. The characteristics of patients who stopped DAPT prematurely (1–9 months duration), compared with >9 to 12 months, or extended duration (>12 months) were assessed by odds ratios (ORs) from multivariable logistic models. The risk of adverse clinical outcomes over a mean 5.1 years in patients who stopped DAPT prematurely was assessed by hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% CIs from Cox regression models. A total of 14 239 had second‐generation drug‐eluting stents, and 8583 had first‐generation drug‐eluting stents. Premature discontinuation of DAPT was more likely in Black patients (OR, 1.54; 95% CI, 1.40–1.68), patients with greater frailty (OR, 1.04; 95% CI, 1.03–1.05), and patients with higher low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol, and less likely in patients on statins (OR, 0.87; 95% CI, 0.80–0.95). Patients who stopped DAPT prematurely had higher long‐term risks of death (second‐generation drug‐eluting stents: HR, 1.35; 95% CI, 1.19–1.56), myocardial infarction (second‐generation drug‐eluting stents: HR, 1.46; 95% CI, 1.22–1.74), and repeated coronary revascularization (second‐generation drug‐eluting stents: HR, 1.24; 95% CI, 1.08–1.41). Conclusions Patients who stop DAPT prematurely have features that reflect greater frailty, poorer medication use, and other social factors. They continue to have higher risks of major adverse outcomes over the long‐term and may require more intensive surveillance many years after percutaneous coronary intervention.
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- Scott Kinlay
- Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury MA.,Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston MA.,Harvard Medical School Boston MA.,Department of Biostatistics Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC) VA Boston Healthcare System Boston MA
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- Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury MA.,Department of Biostatistics Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC) VA Boston Healthcare System Boston MA
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- Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury MA.,Department of Biostatistics Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC) VA Boston Healthcare System Boston MA
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- Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury MA.,Department of Biostatistics Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC) VA Boston Healthcare System Boston MA
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- Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury MA.,Department of Biostatistics Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC) VA Boston Healthcare System Boston MA
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- Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury MA.,Department of Biostatistics Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC) VA Boston Healthcare System Boston MA
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- Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury MA.,Department of Biostatistics Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC) VA Boston Healthcare System Boston MA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston MA.,Harvard Medical School Boston MA
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- Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury MA.,Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston MA.,Harvard Medical School Boston MA
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- Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury MA.,Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston MA.,Harvard Medical School Boston MA.,Department of Biostatistics Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC) VA Boston Healthcare System Boston MA
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- Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury MA.,Department of Biostatistics Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC) VA Boston Healthcare System Boston MA.,Boston University School of Public Health Boston MA
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Enomoto S, Kuramitsu S, Shinozaki T, Ohya M, Otake H, Yamanaka F, Shiomi H, Natsuaki M, Nakazawa G, Ando K, Kadota K, Saito S, Tamura T, Kimura T. Risk Factors and Outcomes of Recurrent Drug-Eluting Stent Thrombosis: Insights From the REAL-ST Registry. J Am Heart Assoc 2021; 10:e018972. [PMID: 33870710 PMCID: PMC8200759 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.018972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Background Stent thrombosis (ST) after drug‐eluting stent (DES) implantation remains a life‐threatening complication. Recurrent ST (RST) is not a rare phenomenon, potentially contributing to high mortality after the index ST events. However, little evidence is available about the incidence, risk factors, and clinical outcomes of definite RST after DES thrombosis. Methods and Results From REAL‐ST (Retrospective Multicenter Registry of ST After First‐ and Second‐ Generation DES Implantation), this study evaluated 595 patients with definite ST (first‐generation DES thrombosis, n=314; second‐generation DES thrombosis, n=281). During a median follow‐up of 31 months, we identified 32 patients with definite RST after first‐generation DES thrombosis (n=18) and second‐generation DES thrombosis (n=15). Cumulative incidence of RST was 4.5% and 6.0% at 1 and 5 years, respectively, which did not significantly differ between first‐generation DES thrombosis and second‐generation DES thrombosis. Independent predictors of definite RST were early ST (hazard ratio [HR], 2.38; 95% CI, 1.06–5.35 [P=0.035]) and multivessel ST (HR, 3.47; 95% CI, 1.03–11.7 [P=0.044]). Definite RST was associated with a 2.8‐fold increased risk of mortality (adjusted HR, 2.78; 95% CI, 1.35–5.73 [P=0.006]). Conclusions Cumulative incidence of definite RST did not significantly differ between first‐generation DES thrombosis and second‐generation DES thrombosis. Early ST and multivessel ST were risk factors of definite RST. Definite RST significantly increased mortality after DES thrombosis, highlighting the clinical importance of preventing RST to improve outcomes of patients with ST. Registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: UMIN000025181.
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- Department of Information and Computer Technology Faculty of Engineering Tokyo University of Science Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Cardiology Kurashiki Central Hospital Kurashiki Japan
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- Division of Cardiology Department of Internal Medicine Kobe University Graduates School of Medicine Kobe Japan
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- Division of Cardiology and Catheterization Laboratories Shonan Kamakura General Hospital Kanagawa Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Graduate School of Medicine Kyoto University Kyoto Japan
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- Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine Faculty of Medicine Kindai University Osaka Japan
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- Department of Cardiology Kokura Memorial Hospital Kitakyushu Japan
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- Department of Cardiology Kurashiki Central Hospital Kurashiki Japan
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- Division of Cardiology and Catheterization Laboratories Shonan Kamakura General Hospital Kanagawa Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Graduate School of Medicine Kyoto University Kyoto Japan
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Kim C, Kim JS, Kim H, Ahn SG, Cho S, Lee OH, Park JK, Shin S, Moon JY, Won H, Suh Y, Cho JR, Cho YH, Oh SJ, Lee BK, Hong SJ, Shin DH, Ahn CM, Kim BK, Ko YG, Choi D, Hong MK, Jang Y. Consensus Decision-Making for the Management of Antiplatelet Therapy before Non-Cardiac Surgery in Patients Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents: A Cohort Study. J Am Heart Assoc 2021; 10:e020079. [PMID: 33843258 PMCID: PMC8174156 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.020079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background Although antiplatelet therapy (APT) has been recommended to balance ischemic‐bleeding risks, it has been left to an individualized decision‐making based on physicians' perspectives before non‐cardiac surgery. The study aimed to assess the advantages of a consensus among physicians, surgeons, and anesthesiologists on continuation and regimen of preoperative APT in patients with coronary drug‐eluting stents. Methods and Results A total of 3582 adult patients undergoing non‐cardiac surgery after percutaneous coronary intervention with second‐generation stents was retrospectively included from a multicenter cohort. Physicians determined whether APT should be continued or discontinued for a recommended period before non‐cardiac surgery. There were 3103 patients who complied with a consensus decision. Arbitrary APT, not based on a consensus decision, was associated with urgent surgery, high bleeding risk of surgery, female sex, and dual APT at the time of preoperative evaluation. Arbitrary APT independently increased the net clinical adverse event (adjusted odds ratio [ORadj], 1.98; 95% CI, 1.98–3.11), major adverse cardiac event (ORadj, 3.11; 95% CI, 1.31–7.34), and major bleeding (ORadj, 2.34; 95% CI, 1.45–3.76) risks. The association was consistently noted, irrespective of the surgical risks, recommendations, and practice on discontinuation of APT. Conclusions Most patients were treated in agreement with a consensus decision about preoperative APT based on a referral system among physicians, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. The risk of perioperative adverse events increased if complying with a consensus decision was failed. Registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT03908463.
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- Choongki Kim
- Department of Cardiology Ewha Womans University College of Medicine Seoul Hospital Seoul Korea
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- Division of Cardiology Department of Internal Medicine Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Division of Cardiology Department of Internal Medicine Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Division of Cardiology Department of Internal Medicine Wonju Severance Christian Hospital Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine Wonju Korea
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Dankook University HospitalDankook University College of Medicine Cheonan Korea
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- Division of Cardiology Yongin Severance HospitalYonsei University College of Medicine Gyeonggi-do Korea
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- Division of Cardiology National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital Goyang Korea
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- Department of Cardiology Ewha Womans University College of Medicine Seoul Hospital Seoul Korea
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- Department of Cardiology CHA Bundang Medical Center CHA University Seongnam Korea
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- Cardiovascular & Arrhythmia Center Chung-Ang University HospitalChung-Ang University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Department of Cardiology Myongji HospitalHanyang University College of Medicine Goyang Korea
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- Division of Cardiology Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital Hallym University Medical Center Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Cardiology Myongji HospitalHanyang University College of Medicine Goyang Korea
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- Division of Cardiology National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital Goyang Korea
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- Division of Cardiology Gangnam Severance HospitalYonsei University College of Medicine Seoul South Korea
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- Division of Cardiology Department of Internal Medicine Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Division of Cardiology Department of Internal Medicine Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Division of Cardiology Department of Internal Medicine Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Division of Cardiology Department of Internal Medicine Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Division of Cardiology Department of Internal Medicine Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Division of Cardiology Department of Internal Medicine Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Division of Cardiology Department of Internal Medicine Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Division of Cardiology Department of Internal Medicine Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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Cho JY, Lee SY, Yun KH, Kim BK, Hong SJ, Ko JS, Rhee SJ, Oh SK, Shin DH, Ahn CM, Kim JS, Ko YG, Choi D, Hong MK, Jang Y. Factors Related to Major Bleeding After Ticagrelor Therapy: Results from the TICO Trial. J Am Heart Assoc 2021; 10:e019630. [PMID: 33739127 PMCID: PMC8174385 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.019630] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background There is a lack of data on factors that are related to clinically relevant bleeding after ticagrelor treatment. We investigated the clinical and procedural factors related to major bleeding in patients with acute coronary syndrome treated with ticagrelor after coronary stent implantation. Methods and Results From the TICO (Ticagrelor Monotherapy After 3 Months in Patients Treated With New Generation Sirolimus‐Eluting Stent for Acute Coronary Syndrome) randomized trial, a total of 2660 patients were included for the present study. Patients with major bleeding, defined by TIMI (Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction) major or Bleeding Academic Research Consortium type 3 or 5, were compared with those without major bleeding. On the basis of multivariable and receiver operating characteristic curve analyses, weight ≤65 kg, hemoglobin ≤12 g/dL, and estimated glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min per 1.73 m2 were associated with an increased risk of major bleeding. In contrast, 3‐month aspirin therapy with continued ticagrelor (versus 12‐month aspirin and ticagrelor) was associated with a decreased risk of major bleeding. The lower risk of a net adverse clinical event (a composite of TIMI major bleeding and major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events) in patients treated with 3‐month aspirin therapy reported from the TICO trial remained valid in patients with any of these risk factors (hazard ratio, 0.59; 95% CI, 0.39–0.90; Pinteraction=0.74). Conclusions Low body weight, anemia, and chronic kidney disease were risk factors for major bleeding after ticagrelor therapy. Early aspirin discontinuation had a net clinical benefit among patients with a bleeding risk. Registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/. Unique Identifier: NCT02494895.
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- Jae Young Cho
- Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Center Wonkwang University Hospital Iksan Korea
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- Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Center Wonkwang University Hospital Iksan Korea
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- Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Center Wonkwang University Hospital Iksan Korea
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- Severance Cardiovascular HospitalYonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Severance Cardiovascular HospitalYonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Center Wonkwang University Hospital Iksan Korea
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- Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Center Wonkwang University Hospital Iksan Korea
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- Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Center Wonkwang University Hospital Iksan Korea
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- Severance Cardiovascular HospitalYonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Severance Cardiovascular HospitalYonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Severance Cardiovascular HospitalYonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Severance Cardiovascular HospitalYonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Severance Cardiovascular HospitalYonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Severance Cardiovascular HospitalYonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Severance Cardiovascular HospitalYonsei University College of Medicine Seoul Korea
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- Douglas E Drachman
- Vascular Medicine Section Division of Cardiology Massachusetts General Hospital Boston MA
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- Vascular Medicine Section Division of Cardiology Massachusetts General Hospital Boston MA
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Fahrni G, Farah A, Engstrøm T, Galatius S, Eberli F, Rickenbacher P, Conen D, Mueller C, Pfister O, Twerenbold R, Coslovsky M, Cattaneo M, Kaiser C, Mangner N, Schuler G, Pfisterer M, Möbius-Winkler S, Jeger RV. Long-Term Results After Drug-Eluting Versus Bare-Metal Stent Implantation in Saphenous Vein Grafts: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Am Heart Assoc 2020; 9:e017434. [PMID: 33032485 PMCID: PMC7763393 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.017434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background Efficacy data on drug‐eluting stents (DES) versus bare‐metal stents (BMS) in saphenous vein grafts are controversial. We aimed to compare DES with BMS among patients undergoing saphenous vein grafts intervention regarding long‐term outcome. Methods and Results In this multinational trial, patients were randomized to paclitaxel‐eluting or BMS. The primary end point was major adverse cardiac events (cardiac death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, and target‐vessel revascularization at 1 year. Secondary end points included major adverse cardiac events and its individual components at 5‐year follow‐up. One hundred seventy‐three patients were included in the trial (89 DES versus 84 BMS). One‐year major adverse cardiac event rates were lower in DES compared with BMS (2.2% versus 16.0%, hazard ratio, 0.14; 95% CI, 0.03–0.64, P=0.01), which was mainly driven by a reduction of subsequent myocardial infarctions and need for target‐vessel revascularization. Five‐year major adverse cardiac event rates remained lower in the DES compared with the BMS arm (35.5% versus 56.1%, hazard ratio, 0.40; 95% CI, 0.23–0.68, P<0.001). A landmark‐analysis from 1 to 5 years revealed a persistent benefit of DES over BMS (hazard ratio, 0.33; 95% CI, 0.13–0.74, P=0.007) in terms of target‐vessel revascularization. More patients in the BMS group underwent multiple target‐vessel revascularization procedures throughout the study period compared with the DES group (DES 1.1% [n=1] versus BMS 9.5% [n=8], P=0.013). Enrollment was stopped before the target sample size of 240 patients was reached. Conclusions In this randomized controlled trial with prospective long‐term follow‐up of up to 5 years, DES showed a better efficacy than BMS with sustained benefits over time. DES may be the preferred strategy in this patient population. Registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT00595647.
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- Klinikum Westfalen Dortmund Germany.,Central Clinic Bad Berka Germany
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- Bispebjerg University Hospital Copenhagen Denmark.,Gentofte Hospital Hellerup Denmark
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- University Hospital Basel Switzerland.,Population Health Research Institute McMaster University Hamilton Canada
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- Herzzentrum Dresden Technische Universität Dresden Dresden Germany.,Heart Center University of Leipzig Germany
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Namazi MH, Khani M, Faghihi Langroudi T, Abedi F, Tabary M, Khaheshi I. Coronary pseudoaneurysm 1 week after complex percutaneous coronary intervention with drug-eluting stent. Clin Case Rep 2020; 8:1296-1298. [PMID: 32695378 PMCID: PMC7364079 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2910] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Revised: 02/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Pseudoaneurysm formation is a rare complication after complex PCI with drug-eluting stents. Cardiologists and interventionist should be familiar with this rare complication after PCI and its management options.
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- Mohammad Hasan Namazi
- Cardiovascular Research CenterShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Cardiovascular Research CenterShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Cardiovascular Research CenterShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Cardiovascular Research CenterShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Elgendy IY, Gad MM, Elgendy AY, Mahmoud A, Mahmoud AN, Cuesta J, Rivero F, Alfonso F. Clinical and Angiographic Outcomes With Drug-Coated Balloons for De Novo Coronary Lesions: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. J Am Heart Assoc 2020; 9:e016224. [PMID: 32410493 PMCID: PMC7660863 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.016224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Background The role of drug‐coated balloons (DCBs) in the treatment of de novo coronary lesions is not well established. Methods and Results Electronic databases and major conference proceedings were searched for randomized controlled trials that compared DCBs with stents or angioplasty for de novo coronary lesions. The primary outcome was target lesion revascularization. Summary estimates were conducted using random‐effects analysis complemented by several subgroup and sensitivity analyses. A total of 14 randomized controlled trials with 2483 patients were included. At a mean follow up of 12 months, DCBs were associated with no difference in the incidence of target lesion revascularization as compared with alternative strategies (risk ratio [RR], 0.79; 95% CI, 0.35–1.76). There was no difference in treatment effect based on the indication (ie, small‐vessel disease, myocardial infarction, bifurcation, or high bleeding risk) (Pinteraction=0.22). DCBs were associated with lower target lesion revascularization compared with bare metal stents and similar target lesion revascularization compared with drug‐eluting stents (Pinteraction=0.03). There was no difference between DCBs and control in terms of major adverse cardiac events, vessel thrombosis, or cardiovascular mortality. However, DCBs were associated with a lower incidence of myocardial infarction (RR, 0.48; 95% CI, 0.25–0.90) and all‐cause mortality (RR, 0.45; 95% CI, 0.22–0.94). Conclusions In patients with de novo coronary lesions, use of DCBs was associated with comparable clinical outcomes irrespective of the indication or comparator device. DCBs had a similar rate of target lesion revascularization compared with drug‐eluting stents. A randomized trial powered for clinical outcomes and evaluating the role of DCBs for all‐comers is warranted.
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- Islam Y Elgendy
- Division of Cardiology Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School Boston MA
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- Department of Medicine Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland OH
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Florida Gainesville FL
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Florida Gainesville FL
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- Cardiology Department Hospital Universitario de La Princesa IIS-IP CIBER-CV Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Spain
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- Cardiology Department Hospital Universitario de La Princesa IIS-IP CIBER-CV Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Spain
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- Cardiology Department Hospital Universitario de La Princesa IIS-IP CIBER-CV Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Spain
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Shishehbor MH, Secemsky EA, Varcoe RL. Is There a Real Association Between Paclitaxel Devices and Mortality? Time to Pause and Re-Evaluate What We Know About This Statistical Finding. J Am Heart Assoc 2020; 8:e012524. [PMID: 31094276 PMCID: PMC6585320 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.119.012524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Mehdi H Shishehbor
- 1 Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute University Hospitals Cleveland OH
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- 2 The Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School Boston MA.,3 Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School Boston MA
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- 4 Department of Surgery Prince of Wales Hospital Sydney Australia.,5 University of New South Wales Sydney Australia
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- Rajesh V Swaminathan
- 1 Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine Duke University School of Medicine and the Duke Clinical Research Institute Durham NC
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- 1 Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine Duke University School of Medicine and the Duke Clinical Research Institute Durham NC
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- 1 Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine Duke University School of Medicine and the Duke Clinical Research Institute Durham NC
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Dhruva SS, Parzynski CS, Gamble GM, Curtis JP, Desai NR, Yeh RW, Masoudi FA, Kuntz R, Shaw RE, Marinac-Dabic D, Sedrakyan A, Normand SLT, Krumholz HM, Ross JS. Attribution of Adverse Events Following Coronary Stent Placement Identified Using Administrative Claims Data. J Am Heart Assoc 2020; 9:e013606. [PMID: 32063087 PMCID: PMC7070203 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.119.013606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background More than 600 000 coronary stents are implanted during percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) annually in the United States. Because no real‐world surveillance system exists to monitor their long‐term safety, claims data are often used for this purpose. The extent to which adverse events identified with claims data can be reasonably attributed to a specific medical device is uncertain. Methods and Results We used deterministic matching to link the NCDR (National Cardiovascular Data Registry) CathPCI Registry to Medicare fee‐for‐service claims for patients aged ≥65 years who underwent PCI with drug‐eluting stents (DESs) between July 1, 2009 and December 31, 2013. We identified subsequent PCIs within 1 year of the index procedure in Medicare claims as potential safety events. We linked these subsequent PCIs back to the NCDR CathPCI Registry to ascertain how often the revascularization could be reasonably attributed to the same coronary artery as the index PCI (ie, target vessel revascularization). Of 415 306 DES placements in 368 194 patients, 33 174 repeat PCIs were identified in Medicare claims within 1 year. Of these, 28 632 (86.3%) could be linked back to the NCDR CathPCI Registry; 16 942 (51.1% of repeat PCIs) were target vessel revascularizations. Of these, 8544 (50.4%) were within a previously placed DES: 7652 for in‐stent restenosis and 1341 for stent thrombosis. Of 16 176 patients with a claim for acute myocardial infarction in the follow‐up period, 4446 (27.5%) were attributed to the same coronary artery in which the DES was implanted during the index PCI (ie, target vessel myocardial infarction). Of 24 288 patients whose death was identified in claims data, 278 (1.1%) were attributed to the same coronary artery in which the DES was implanted during the index PCI. Conclusions Most repeat PCIs following DES stent implantation identified in longitudinal claims data could be linked to real‐world registry data, but only half could be reasonably attributed to the same coronary artery as the index procedure. Attribution among those with acute myocardial infarction or who died was even less frequent. Safety signals identified using claims data alone will require more in‐depth examination to accurately assess stent safety.
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- Sanket S Dhruva
- University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine and San Francisco Veterans Affairs Healthcare System San Francisco CA.,National Clinician Scholars Program Yale School of Medicine New Haven CT.,Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation Yale-New Haven Hospital New Haven CT
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- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation Yale-New Haven Hospital New Haven CT
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- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation Yale-New Haven Hospital New Haven CT
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- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation Yale-New Haven Hospital New Haven CT.,Section of Cardiovascular Medicine Department of Medicine, and National Clinician Scholars Program Yale School of Medicine New Haven CT
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- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation Yale-New Haven Hospital New Haven CT.,Section of Cardiovascular Medicine Department of Medicine, and National Clinician Scholars Program Yale School of Medicine New Haven CT
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- Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology Boston MA.,Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston MA.,Harvard Medical School Boston MA.,Baim Institute for Clinical Research Boston MA
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- Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora CO
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- Department of Clinical Informatics California Pacific Medical Center San Francisco CA
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- Office of Clinical Evidence and Analysis Center for Devices and Radiological Health U.S. Food and Drug Administration Silver Spring MD
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- Department of Health Policy and Research Weill Cornell Medicine New York Presbyterian Hospital New York NY
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- Department of Health Care Policy Harvard Medical School Boston MA.,Department of Biostatistics Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Harvard University Boston MA
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- National Clinician Scholars Program Yale School of Medicine New Haven CT.,Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation Yale-New Haven Hospital New Haven CT.,Section of Cardiovascular Medicine Department of Medicine, and National Clinician Scholars Program Yale School of Medicine New Haven CT.,Department of Health Policy and Management Yale School of Public Health New Haven CT
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- National Clinician Scholars Program Yale School of Medicine New Haven CT.,Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation Yale-New Haven Hospital New Haven CT.,Department of Health Policy and Management Yale School of Public Health New Haven CT.,Section of General Medicine Department of Medicine, and National Clinician Scholars Program Yale School of Medicine New Haven CT
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Background Activation of the YAP (Yes‐associated protein) pathway has been demonstrated to be related to smooth muscle cells (SMCs) phenotypic modulation and vessel restenosis. The aim of this study was to illustrate the molecular mechanisms that regulate the expression of YAP during the process of SMCs phenotypic switch. Whether the molecular basis identified in the study could be a potential therapeutic target for drug‐eluting stents is further tested. Methods and Results In cell culture and in rat carotid arterial injury models, Sp‐1 (specificity protein 1) expression was significantly induced, and correlated with SMCs proliferative phenotype. Overexpression of Sp‐1 promoted SMCs proliferation and migration. Conversely, siSp‐1 transfection or Sp‐1 inhibitor Mithramycin A treatment attenuates SMC proliferation and migration. Through gain‐ and loss‐function assays, we demonstrated that YAP was involved in Sp‐1‐mediated SMC phenotypic switch. Mechanistically, activated Sp‐1 regulated YAP transcriptional expression through binding to its promoter. Moreover, we fabricated a Sp‐1 inhibitor Mithramycin A‐eluting stent and further tested it. In the rabbit carotid model, Mithramycin A‐eluting stent inhibited YAP transcription and attenuated in‐stent restenosis through regulating YAP‐mediated SMC phenotypic switch. Conclusions Sp‐1 controls phenotypic modulation of SMC by regulating transcription factor YAP. Drug‐eluting stent targeting Sp‐1 might represent a novel therapeutic strategy to prevent in‐stent restenosis.
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- Chen Huang
- Department of Vascular Surgery Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University Nantong People's Republic of China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing People's Republic of China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing People's Republic of China
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Iglesias JF, Heg D, Roffi M, Tüller D, Lanz J, Rigamonti F, Muller O, Moarof I, Cook S, Weilenmann D, Kaiser C, Cuculi F, Valgimigli M, Jüni P, Windecker S, Pilgrim T. Five-Year Outcomes in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Treated With Biodegradable Polymer Sirolimus-Eluting Stents Versus Durable Polymer Everolimus-Eluting Stents. J Am Heart Assoc 2019; 8:e013607. [PMID: 31696762 PMCID: PMC6915288 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.119.013607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Background The choice of optimal drug‐eluting stent therapy for patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention remains uncertain. We aimed to assess the long‐term clinical outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention with biodegradable polymer sirolimus‐eluting stents (BP‐SES) versus durable polymer everolimus‐eluting stents (DP‐EES) in patients with DM. Methods and Results In a prespecified subgroup analysis of the BIOSCIENCE (Ultrathin Strut Biodegradable Polymer Sirolimus‐Eluting Stent Versus Durable Polymer Everolimus‐Eluting Stent for Percutaneous Coronary Revascularization) trial (NCT01443104), patients randomly assigned to ultrathin‐strut BP‐SES or thin‐strut DP‐EES were stratified according to diabetic status. The primary end point was target lesion failure, a composite of cardiac death, target vessel myocardial infarction, and clinically indicated target lesion revascularization, at 5 years. Among 2119 patients, 486 (22.9%) presented with DM. Compared with individuals without DM, patients with DM were older and had a greater baseline cardiac risk profile. In patients with DM, target lesion failure at 5 years occurred in 74 patients (cumulative incidence, 31.0%) treated with BP‐SES and 57 patients (25.8%) treated with DP‐EES (risk ratio, 1.23; 95% CI, 0.87–1.73 [P=0.24]). In individuals without DM, target lesion failure at 5 years occurred in 124 patients (16.8%) treated with BP‐SES and 132 patients (16.8%) treated with DP‐EES (risk ratio, 0.98; 95% CI, 0.77–1.26 [P=0.90; P for interaction=0.31]). Cumulative 5‐year incidence rates of cardiac death, target vessel myocardial infarction, clinically indicated target lesion revascularization, and definite stent thrombosis were similar among patients with DM treated with BP‐SES or DP‐EES. There was no interaction between diabetic status and treatment effect of BP‐SES versus DP‐EES. Conclusions In a prespecified subgroup analysis of the BIOSCIENCE trial, we found no difference in clinical outcomes throughout 5 years between patients with DM treated with ultrathin‐strut BP‐SES or thin‐strut DP‐EES. Clinical Trial Registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/. Unique identifier: NCT01443104.
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- Juan F Iglesias
- Division of Cardiology Geneva University Hospitals Geneva Switzerland
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- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine and Clinical Trials Unit Bern University Hospital Bern Switzerland
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- Division of Cardiology Geneva University Hospitals Geneva Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology Triemlispital Zurich Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology Bern University Hospital Bern Switzerland
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- Division of Cardiology Geneva University Hospitals Geneva Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology Lausanne University Hospital Lausanne Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology Kantonsspital Aarau Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology University and Hospital Fribourg Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology Basel University Hospital Basel Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology Kantonsspital Luzern Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology Bern University Hospital Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine and Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation Applied Health Research Centre Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St Michael's Hospital University of Toronto Canada
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- Department of Cardiology Bern University Hospital Bern Switzerland
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- Charles E Howard
- Section of Cardiology Department of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine Houston TX
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- Section of Cardiology Medical Care Line Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston TX.,Section of Cardiology Department of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine Houston TX
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- Section of Cardiology Medical Care Line Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston TX.,Section of Cardiology Department of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine Houston TX
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- Section of Cardiology Medical Care Line Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston TX.,Section of Cardiology Department of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine Houston TX
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Lee SY, Im E, Hong SJ, Ahn CM, Kim JS, Kim BK, Ko YG, Choi D, Jang Y, Hong MK. Severe Acute Stent Malapposition After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation: Effects on Long-Term Clinical Outcomes. J Am Heart Assoc 2019; 8:e012800. [PMID: 31237187 PMCID: PMC6662351 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.119.012800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background The effects of severe acute stent malapposition (ASM) after drug‐eluting stent implantation on long‐term clinical outcomes are not clearly understood. We evaluated long‐term clinical outcomes of severe ASM using optical coherence tomography. Methods and Results We pooled patient‐ and lesion‐level data from 6 randomized studies. Five studies investigated follow‐up drug‐eluting stent strut coverage and one investigated ASM. In this data set, a total of 436 patients with 444 lesions underwent postintervention optical coherence tomography examination and these data were included in the analysis. Severe ASM was defined as lesions with ≥400 μm of maximum malapposed distance or ≥1 mm of maximum malapposed length. Composite events (cardiac death, target lesion–related myocardial infarction, target lesion revascularization, and stent thrombosis) were compared between patients with and without severe ASM. The postintervention optical coherence tomography findings indicated that 62 (14.2%) patients had lesions with ≥400 μm of maximum malapposed distance and 186 (42.7%) patients had lesions with ≥1 mm of maximum malapposed length. The 5‐year clinical follow‐up was completed in 371 (86.1%) of the eligible 431 patients. The cumulative rate of composite events was similar among the patients in each group during 5‐year follow‐up: 3.3% in patients with ASM ≥400 μm of maximum malapposed distance versus 3.1% in those with no ASM or ASM <400 μm of maximum malapposed distance (P=0.89), and 1.2% in patients with ASM ≥1 mm of maximum malapposed length versus 4.6% in those with no ASM or ASM <1 mm of maximum malapposed length (P=0.06). Conclusions During the 5‐year follow‐up, ASM severity was not associated with long‐term clinical outcomes in patients treated with drug‐eluting stents.
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- Seung-Yul Lee
- 1 Sanbon Hospital Wonkwang University College of Medicine Gunpo Korea
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- 2 Yongin Severance Hospital Yonsei University Health System Yongin Korea
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- 3 Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University Health System Seoul Korea
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- 3 Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University Health System Seoul Korea
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- 3 Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University Health System Seoul Korea
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- 3 Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University Health System Seoul Korea
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- 3 Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University Health System Seoul Korea
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- 3 Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University Health System Seoul Korea
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- 3 Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University Health System Seoul Korea
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- 3 Severance Cardiovascular Hospital Yonsei University Health System Seoul Korea
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- Ziad A Ali
- 1 Division of Cardiology Center for Interventional Vascular Therapy Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University New York NY.,2 Cardiovascular Research Foundation New York NY
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- 1 Division of Cardiology Center for Interventional Vascular Therapy Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University New York NY.,2 Cardiovascular Research Foundation New York NY.,3 Department of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Sydney Australia
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- 2 Cardiovascular Research Foundation New York NY
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van der Heijden LC, Kok MM, Zocca P, Sen H, Löwik MM, Mariani S, de Man FHAF, Hartmann M, Stoel MG, van Houwelingen KG, Louwerenburg JHW, Linssen GCM, Doggen CJM, Grandjean JG, von Birgelen C. Long-Term Outcome of Consecutive Patients With Previous Coronary Bypass Surgery, Treated With Newer-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents. J Am Heart Assoc 2018; 7:JAHA.117.007212. [PMID: 29382666 PMCID: PMC5850240 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.117.007212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with previous coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is associated with adverse clinical events. Although newer generation drug‐eluting stents showed favorable short‐term safety profiles, there is a lack of long‐term outcome data. We evaluated the impact of previous CABG on 5‐year clinical outcomes of patients treated with PCI using newer‐generation drug‐eluting stents. Methods and Results In this patient‐level pooled analysis of the prospective TWENTE (The Real‐World Endeavor Resolute versus Xience V Drug‐Eluting Stent Study in Twente) trial and nonenrolled TWENTE registry, we assessed a consecutive series of patients who underwent PCI with newer‐generation drug‐eluting stents for non–ST‐segment–elevation acute coronary syndromes or stable angina. Of all 1709 patients, 202 (11.8%) had a history of CABG. Patients with previous CABG had significantly higher 5‐year rates of cardiac death (10.4% versus 4.3%; P<0.001) and target vessel revascularization (25.0% versus 8.1%; P<0.001). These differences remained statistically significant after adjustment for differences in baseline characteristics. Landmark analysis revealed that from 1‐ to 5‐year follow‐up, the rates of cardiac death (8.1% versus 3.2%; P<0.001) and target vessel revascularization (17.1% versus 5.9%; P<0.001) were significantly higher in patients with previous CABG. Among patients with a history of CABG, PCI of an obstructed vein graft was associated with a higher rate of 5‐year target vessel revascularization (P=0.003). Conclusions At 5‐year follow‐up after PCI with newer‐generation drug‐eluting stents, the risk of cardiac death and target vessel revascularization was significantly higher in patients with previous CABG. The target vessel revascularization rate was highest in patients who underwent PCI of obstructed vein grafts.
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- Liefke C van der Heijden
- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, Almelo and Hengelo, the Netherlands
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- Department of Health Technology and Services Research, MIRA-Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcentrum Twente, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands .,Department of Health Technology and Services Research, MIRA-Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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Mori H, Atmakuri DR, Torii S, Braumann R, Smith S, Jinnouchi H, Gupta A, Harari E, Shkullaku M, Kutys R, Fowler D, Romero M, Virmani R, Finn AV. Very Late Pathological Responses to Cobalt-Chromium Everolimus-Eluting, Stainless Steel Sirolimus-Eluting, and Cobalt-Chromium Bare Metal Stents in Humans. J Am Heart Assoc 2017; 6:JAHA.117.007244. [PMID: 29150493 PMCID: PMC5721792 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.117.007244] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Background The “very late” clinical outcomes for durable polymer drug‐eluting stents and bare metal stents (BMSs) have been shown to be dissimilar in clinical studies. Conceptually, the long‐term vascular compatibility of BMSs is still regarded to be superior to drug‐eluting stents; however, no pathologic study to date has specifically addressed this issue. We evaluated the very late (≥1 year) pathologic responses to durable polymer drug‐eluting stents (cobalt–chromium [CoCr] everolimus‐eluting stents [EESs] and stainless steel sirolimus‐eluting stents [SS‐SESs]) versus BMSs (CoCr‐BMSs). Methods and Results From the CVPath stent registry, we studied a total of 119 lesions (40 CoCr‐EESs, 44 SS‐SESs, 35 CoCr‐BMSs) from 92 autopsy cases with a duration ranging from 1 to 5 years. Sections of stented coronary segments were pathologically analyzed. Inflammation score and the percentage of struts with giant cells were lowest in CoCr‐EESs (median inflammation score: 0.6; median percentage of struts with giant cells: 3.8%) followed by CoCr‐BMSs (median inflammation score: 1.3 [P<0.01]; median percentage of struts with giant cells: 8.9% [P=0.02]) and SS‐SESs (median inflammation score: 1.7 [P<0.01]; median percentage of struts with giant cells: 15.3% [P<0.01]). Polymer delamination was observed exclusively in SS‐SESs and was associated with increased inflammatory and giant cell reactions. The prevalence of neoatherosclerosis with CoCr‐EESs (50%) was significantly less than with SS‐SESs (77%, P=0.02) but significantly greater than with CoCr‐BMSs (20%, P<0.01). Conclusions CoCr‐EESs, SS‐SESs, and BMSs each demonstrated distinct vascular responses. CoCr‐EESs demonstrated the least inflammation, near‐equivalent healing to BMSs, and lower neointimal formation. These results challenge the belief that BMSs have superior biocompatibility compared with some polymeric coated drug‐eluting stents and may have implications for future stent design.
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- School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- CVPath institute, Gaithersburg, MD.,School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Baltimore, MD
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- CVPath institute, Gaithersburg, MD .,School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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Huang Y, Wong YS, Ng HCA, Boey FYC, Venkatraman S. Translation in cardiovascular stents and occluders: From biostable to fully degradable. Bioeng Transl Med 2017; 2:156-169. [PMID: 29313029 PMCID: PMC5675095 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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: 02/16/2017] [Revised: 06/16/2017] [Accepted: 06/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in developed countries. Most academic research efforts in cardiovascular disease management focus on pharmacological interventions, or are concerned with discovering new disease markers for diagnosis and monitoring. Nonpharmacological interventions with therapeutic devices, conversely, are driven largely by novel materials and device design. Examples of such devices include coronary stents, heart valves, ventricular assist devices, and occluders for septal defects. Until recently, development of such devices remained largely with medical device companies. We trace the materials evolution story in two of these devices (stents and occluders), while also highlighting academic contributions, including our own, to the evolution story. Specifically, it addresses not only our successes, but also the challenges facing the translatability of concepts generated via academic research.
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- Yingying Huang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanyang Technological University Singapore 639798 Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanyang Technological University Singapore 639798 Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanyang Technological University Singapore 639798 Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanyang Technological University Singapore 639798 Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanyang Technological University Singapore 639798 Singapore
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Lee SY, Ahn JM, Mintz GS, Hur SH, Choi SY, Kim SW, Cho JM, Hong SJ, Kim JW, Hong YJ, Lee SG, Shin DH, Kim JS, Kim BK, Ko YG, Choi D, Jang Y, Park SJ, Hong MK. Characteristics of Earlier Versus Delayed Presentation of Very Late Drug-Eluting Stent Thrombosis: An Optical Coherence Tomographic Study. J Am Heart Assoc 2017; 6:JAHA.116.005386. [PMID: 28411245 PMCID: PMC5533030 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.116.005386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [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] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background The pathophysiology underlying very late drug‐eluting stent (DES) thrombosis is not sufficiently understood. Using optical coherence tomography, we investigated characteristics of very late stent thrombosis (VLST) according to different onset times. Methods and Results A total of 98 patients from 10 South Korean hospitals who underwent optical coherence tomography for evaluation of very late DES thrombosis were retrospectively included in analyses. VLST occurred at a median of 55.1 months after DES implantation. All patients were divided into 2 equal groups of earlier versus delayed presentation of VLST, according to median onset time. In total, 27 patients were treated with next‐generation DES and 71 with first‐generation DES. Based on optical coherence tomography findings at thrombotic sites, main VLST mechanisms were as follows, in descending order: neoatherosclerosis (34.7%), stent malapposition (33.7%), and uncovered struts without stent malapposition or evagination (24.5%). Compared with patients with earlier VLST, patients with delayed VLST had lower frequency of uncovered struts without stent malapposition or evagination (34.7% versus 14.3%, respectively; P=0.019). Conversely, the frequency of neoatherosclerosis was higher in patients with delayed versus earlier VLST (44.9% versus 24.5%, respectively; P=0.034). The frequency of stent malapposition was not different between patients with earlier and delayed VLST (34.7% versus 32.7%, respectively; P=0.831). The frequency of stent malapposition, evagination, and uncovered struts was still half of delayed VLST. Conclusions The pathological mechanisms of very late DES thrombosis changed over time. Delayed neointimal healing remained a substantial substrate for VLST, even long after DES implantation.
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- Seung-Yul Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Sanbon Hospital, Wonkwang University College of Medicine, Gunpo, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Heart Institute, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea
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- Cardiovascular Research Foundation, New York, NY
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- Department of Cardiology, Keimyung University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Ajou University Hospital, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Chung-Ang University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Departments of Cardiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Ulsan University College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Severance Biomedical Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Heart Institute, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Severance Biomedical Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Spreen MI, Martens JM, Knippenberg B, van Dijk LC, de Vries JPPM, Vos JA, de Borst GJ, Vonken EJPA, Bijlstra OD, Wever JJ, Statius van Eps RG, Mali WPTM, van Overhagen H. Long-Term Follow-up of the PADI Trial: Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty Versus Drug-Eluting Stents for Infrapopliteal Lesions in Critical Limb Ischemia. J Am Heart Assoc 2017; 6:JAHA.116.004877. [PMID: 28411244 PMCID: PMC5533004 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.116.004877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Clinical outcomes reported after treatment of infrapopliteal lesions with drug-eluting stents (DESs) have been more favorable compared with percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with a bailout bare metal stent (PTA-BMS) through midterm follow-up in patients with critical limb ischemia. In the present study, long-term results of treatment of infrapopliteal lesions with DESs are presented. METHODS AND RESULTS Adults with critical limb ischemia (Rutherford category ≥4) and infrapopliteal lesions were randomized to receive PTA-BMS or DESs with paclitaxel. Long-term follow-up consisted of annual assessments up to 5 years after treatment or until a clinical end point was reached. Clinical end points were major amputation (above ankle level), infrapopliteal surgical or endovascular reintervention, and death. Preserved primary patency (≤50% restenosis) of treated lesions was an additional morphological end point, assessed by duplex sonography. In total, 74 limbs (73 patients) were treated with DESs and 66 limbs (64 patients) were treated with PTA-BMS. The estimated 5-year major amputation rate was lower in the DES arm (19.3% versus 34.0% for PTA-BMS; P=0.091). The 5-year rates of amputation- and event-free survival (survival free from major amputation or reintervention) were significantly higher in the DES arm compared with PTA-BMS (31.8% versus 20.4%, P=0.043; and 26.2% versus 15.3%, P=0.041, respectively). Survival rates were comparable. The limited available morphological results showed higher preserved patency rates after DESs than after PTA-BMS at 1, 3, and 4 years of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Both clinical and morphological long-term results after treatment of infrapopliteal lesions in patients with critical limb ischemia are improved with DES compared with PTA-BMS. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00471289.
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- Marlon I Spreen
- Department of Radiology, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Lu R, Tang F, Zhang Y, Zhu X, Zhu S, Wang G, Jiang Y, Fan Z. Comparison of Drug-Eluting and Bare Metal Stents in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Am Heart Assoc 2016; 5:JAHA.116.003990. [PMID: 27821401 PMCID: PMC5210359 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.116.003990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Background Drug‐eluting stents (DESs) and bare metal stents (BMSs) are both recommended to improve coronary revascularization and to treat coronary artery disease in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, the potential superiority of DESs over BMSs for reducing the incidence of long‐term major adverse cardiovascular events and mortality in CKD patients has not been established, and the results remain controversial. We aimed to systematically assess and quantify the total weight of evidence regarding the use of DESs versus BMSs in CKD patients. Methods and Results In this systematic review and conventional meta‐analysis, electronic studies published in any language until May 20, 2016, were systematically searched through PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. We included randomized controlled trials and observational studies comparing outcomes in CKD patients with DESs versus BMSs and extracted data in a standard form. Pooled odd ratios and 95% CIs were calculated using random‐ and fixed‐effects models. Finally, 38 studies involving 123 396 patients were included. The use of DESs versus BMSs was associated with significant reductions in major adverse cardiovascular events (pooled odds ratio 0.75; 95% CI, 0.64–0.88; P<0.001), all‐cause mortality (odds ratio 0.81; 95% CI, 0.73–0.90; P<0.001), myocardial infarction, target‐lesion revascularization, and target‐vessel revascularization. The superiority of DESs over BMSs for improving clinical outcomes was attenuated in randomized controlled trials. Conclusions The use of DESs significantly improves the above outcomes in CKD patients. Nevertheless, large‐sized randomized controlled trials are necessary to determine the real effect on CKD patients and whether efficacy differs by type of DES.
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- Renjie Lu
- Department of Pharmacy, The Third People's Hospital of Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third People's Hospital of Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Third People's Hospital of Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Urinary Surgery, The Third People's Hospital of Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third People's Hospital of Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Urinary Surgery, The Third People's Hospital of Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Urinary Surgery, The Third People's Hospital of Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third People's Hospital of Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Shiba M, Itaya H, Iijima R, Nakamura M. Influence of Late Vascular Inflammation on Long-Term Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Implantation of Drug Eluting Stents: Role of C-Reactive Protein. J Am Heart Assoc 2016; 5:JAHA.116.003354. [PMID: 27664802 PMCID: PMC5079011 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.116.003354] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background Elevation of C‐reactive protein (CRP) as a marker of vascular inflammation at a late phase of drug‐eluting stent (DES) implantation may predict subsequent major adverse cardiac events (MACE). Methods and Results In 1234 consecutive patients undergoing DES implantation, CRP was measured both before (baseline) and 8 to 12 months after (late phase) stenting, and the relationship between elevation of CRP (>2.0 mg/L) and subsequent MACE (all cause death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, target lesion revascularization, and other additional revascularization) was assessed. As results, CRP was elevated in 38.0% of patients at baseline and in 23.6% during late phase (P<0.0001), and hazard ratio (HR) for MACE was 1.52 (95% confidence interval [95% CI] 1.21–1.93, P=0.0004) at baseline versus 4.00 (95% CI 3.16–5.05, P<0.0001) in late phase. By multivariable analysis, late‐phase CRP elevation (HR 3.60, 95% CI: 2.78–4.68, P<0.0001), chronic kidney disease (CKD) (HR 1.41, 95% CI: 1.10–1.84, P=0.01), and number of diseased segments (HR 1.19, 95% CI: 1.08–1.30, P=0.0002) were positive predictors of MACE, whereas statin use (HR 0.66, 95% CI 0.50–0.87, P=0.003) was a negative predictor. Propensity score–matched analysis also confirmed the effect of late‐phase CRP on MACE (HR 3.39, 95% CI 2.52–4.56, P<0.0001). In prediction of the late‐phase CRP elevation, CKD (odds ratio [OR] 1.71, 95% CI 1.24–2.36, P=0.001) and baseline CRP elevation (OR 3.48, 95% CI 2.55–4.74, P<0.0001) were positive predictors, whereas newer generation DES (OR 0.59, 95% CI 0.41–0.84, P=0.003) and statin therapy (OR 0.68, 95% CI 0.47–0.97, P=0.03) were negative predictors. Conclusions Monitoring the late‐phase CRP may be helpful to identify a high‐risk subset for MACE among patients undergoing DES implantation.
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- Masanori Shiba
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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Zbinden R, Piccolo R, Heg D, Roffi M, Kurz DJ, Muller O, Vuilliomenet A, Cook S, Weilenmann D, Kaiser C, Jamshidi P, Franzone A, Eberli F, Jüni P, Windecker S, Pilgrim T. Ultrathin Strut Biodegradable Polymer Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Versus Durable-Polymer Everolimus-Eluting Stent for Percutaneous Coronary Revascularization: 2-Year Results of the BIOSCIENCE Trial. J Am Heart Assoc 2016; 5:e003255. [PMID: 26979080 PMCID: PMC4943287 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.116.003255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background No data are available on the long‐term performance of ultrathin strut biodegradable polymer sirolimus‐eluting stents (BP‐SES). We reported 2‐year clinical outcomes of the BIOSCIENCE (Ultrathin Strut Biodegradable Polymer Sirolimus‐Eluting Stent Versus Durable Polymer Everolimus‐Eluting Stent for Percutaneous Coronary Revascularisation) trial, which compared BP‐SES with durable‐polymer everolimus‐eluting stents (DP‐EES) in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Methods and Results A total of 2119 patients with minimal exclusion criteria were assigned to treatment with BP‐SES (n=1063) or DP‐EES (n=1056). Follow‐up at 2 years was available for 2048 patients (97%). The primary end point was target‐lesion failure, a composite of cardiac death, target‐vessel myocardial infarction, or clinically indicated target‐lesion revascularization. At 2 years, target‐lesion failure occurred in 107 patients (10.5%) in the BP‐SES arm and 107 patients (10.4%) in the DP‐EES arm (risk ratio [RR] 1.00, 95% CI 0.77–1.31, P=0.979). There were no significant differences between BP‐SES and DP‐EES with respect to cardiac death (RR 1.01, 95% CI 0.62–1.63, P=0.984), target‐vessel myocardial infarction (RR 0.91, 95% CI 0.60–1.39, P=0.669), target‐lesion revascularization (RR 1.17, 95% CI 0.81–1.71, P=0.403), and definite stent thrombosis (RR 1.38, 95% CI 0.56–3.44, P=0.485). There were 2 cases (0.2%) of definite very late stent thrombosis in the BP‐SES arm and 4 cases (0.4%) in the DP‐EES arm (P=0.423). In the prespecified subgroup of patients with ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction, BP‐SES was associated with a lower risk of target‐lesion failure compared with DP‐EES (RR 0.48, 95% CI 0.23–0.99, P=0.043, Pinteraction=0.026). Conclusions Comparable safety and efficacy profiles of BP‐SES and DP‐EES were maintained throughout 2 years of follow‐up. Clinical Trial Registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01443104.
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- Rainer Zbinden
- Department of Cardiology, Triemlispital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine and Clinical Trials Unit, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Triemlispital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Fribourg
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Kantonsspital, Luzern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Triemlispital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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