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Ramchand J, Patel SK, Kearney LG, Matalanis G, Farouque O, Srivastava PM, Burrell LM. P6304Role of novel biomarkers to improve risk stratification in aortic stenosis: focus on plasma ACE2 activity. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy566.p6304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- J Ramchand
- University of Melbourne, Department of Medicine, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- University of Melbourne, Department of Medicine, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- University of Melbourne, Department of Medicine, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Austin Health Hospital, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Melbourne, Australia
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- University of Melbourne, Department of Medicine, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- University of Melbourne, Department of Medicine, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- University of Melbourne, Department of Medicine, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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Ramchand J, Patel SK, Srivastava PM, Farouque O, Burrell LM. P6430Elevated plasma angiotensin converting enzyme 2 activity is an independent predictor of major adverse cardiac events in patients with obstructive coronary artery disease. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy566.p6430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- J Ramchand
- University of Melbourne, Department of Medicine, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- University of Melbourne, Department of Medicine, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- University of Melbourne, Department of Medicine, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- University of Melbourne, Department of Medicine, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- University of Melbourne, Department of Medicine, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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O'Donnell D, Lin T, Swale M, Rae P, Flannery D, Srivastava PM. Long-term clinical response to cardiac resynchronisation therapy under a multidisciplinary model. Intern Med J 2013; 43:1216-23. [PMID: 24015775 DOI: 10.1111/imj.12284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2013] [Accepted: 08/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) is established in the management of cardiac failure in patients with systolic dysfunction. Clinical response to CRT is not uniform, and response has been difficult to predict. AIM Patient management within a high volume, multidisciplinary service focused on optimal delivery of CRT would improve response rates. METHODS Four hundred and thirty-five consecutive patients who underwent CRT under a multidisciplinary heart failure service were enrolled prospectively over a 5-year period. Medically optimised, symptomatic patients with an ejection fraction (EF) <35%, widened QRS or abnormal dyssynchrony index were included. Left ventricular lead position was targeted anatomically to the segment of latest mechanical activation, and electrically to a site with maximal intrinsic intracardiac electrogram separation. Routine device and clinical follow up, as well as CRT optimisations, were performed at baseline and at 3-monthly intervals. Responders were defined as having an absolute reduction in left ventricular end-diastolic diameter >10% and an improvement in EF >5%. RESULTS With a mean follow up of 53 ± 11 months, response rate to CRT was 81%. Mean EF improved from 26 ± 10% to 37 ± 11%, and mean left ventricular end-diastolic diameter reduced from 68.6 ± 9.2 mm to 57.8 ± 9.3 mm. Predictors of response were sinus rhythm, high dyssynchrony index and intrinsic electrical dyssynchrony >80 ms. Successful LV lead implantation at initial procedure was achieved in 99.1%, and at latest follow up 94.6% of initial LV leads were still active. CONCLUSION CRT undertaken with a unit focus on optimal LV lead positioning and device optimisation, along with a multidisciplinary follow-up model, results in an excellent response rate to CRT.
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- D O'Donnell
- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Lu KJ, Kearney LG, Ord M, Jones E, Burrell LM, Srivastava PM. Age adjusted Charlson Co-morbidity Index is an independent predictor of mortality over long-term follow-up in infective endocarditis. Int J Cardiol 2013; 168:5243-8. [PMID: 23978361 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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] [Received: 05/27/2013] [Accepted: 08/03/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Infective endocarditis (IE) is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The epidemiology of IE is changing, affecting more elderly patients with increased medical comorbidities. We aimed to assess the ability of the age adjusted Charlson Co-morbidity Index (ACCI) to predict early and late outcomes. METHODS Between 1998 and 2010, adult patients with definite IE according to the modified Duke criteria were identified. The primary outcome was in-hospital and all-cause mortality. The secondary outcome was predictors of the primary outcome incorporating ACCI. RESULTS 148 patients with IE were followed up for a mean of 3.8 ± 3 years. The mean age was 57 ± 17 years and 66% were male. In-hospital mortality and all-cause mortality were 24 and 47% respectively. Comorbid conditions included diabetes mellitus (DM) (21%); ischaemic heart disease (16%); heart failure (HF) (14%); renal failure (eGFR <60 ml/min/1.73 m(2)) (19%); and anaemia (64%). The most common causative organism was Staphylococcus aureus (53%). ACCI was >3 in 59% of patients. Cardiac surgery was performed in 45% of patients. On Cox regression analysis, ACCI >3 (HR=3.0 [1.5-6.0], p<0.002), new onset HF (HR=2.2 [1.3-3.6], p<0.003), anaemia (HR=1.8 [1.1-3.2], p=0.04) and age-per decade (HR=1.4 [1.1-1.7]. p=0.004) were independently associated with all-cause mortality. ACCI >3 was the strongest predictor of in-hospital mortality (OR=8.4 [2.8-24], p<0.001). Of the individual ACCI components, prior HF, DM with complications and metastatic disease were independent predictors of all-cause mortality. CONCLUSION In-hospital and all-cause mortality of IE remain high. An ACCI >3 was a strong predictor of mortality, in addition to age, new HF and anaemia.
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- K J Lu
- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne and Austin Health, Victoria, Australia; Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Victoria, Australia.
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Singh S, Wakhlu A, Pandey A, Singh A, Kureel SN, Rawat J, Srivastava PM. Esophageal atresia associated with anorectal malformation: Is the outcome better after surgery in two stages in a limited resources scenario? J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg 2012; 17:107-10. [PMID: 22869975 PMCID: PMC3409897 DOI: 10.4103/0971-9261.98123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Aims: To analyze whether outcome of neonates having esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (EA±TEF) associated with anorectal malformation (ARM) can be improved by doing surgery in 2 stages. Materials and Methods: A prospective study of neonates having both EA±TEF and ARM from 2004 to 2011. The patients with favorable parameters were operated in a single stage, whereas others underwent first-stage decompression surgery for ARM. Thereafter, once septicemia was under control and ventilator care available, second-stage surgery for EA±TEF was performed. Results: Total 70 neonates (single stage = 20, 2 stages = 30, expired after colostomy = 9, only EA±TEF repair needed = 11) were enrolled. The admission rate for this association was 1 per 290. Forty-one percent (24/70) neonates had VACTERL association and 8.6% (6/70) neonates had multiple gastrointestinal atresias. Sepsis screen was positive in 71.4% (50/70). The survival was 45% (9/20) in neonates operated in a single stage and 53.3% (16/30) when operated in 2 stages (P = 0.04). Data analysis of 50 patients revealed that the survived neonates had significantly better birth weight, better gestational age, negative sepsis screen, no cardiac diseases, no pneumonia, and 2-stage surgery (P value 0.002, 0.003, 0.02, 0.02, 0.04, and 0.04, respectively). The day of presentation and abdominal distension had no significant effect (P value 0.06 and 0.06, respectively). This was further supported by stepwise logistic regression analysis. Conclusions: In a limited resources scenario, the survival rate of babies with this association can be improved by treating ARM first and then for EA±TEF in second stage, once mechanical ventilator care became available and sepsis was under control.
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- Sunita Singh
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, CSM Medical University (Erstwhile King George Medical University), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Kearney LG, Lu K, Ord M, Patel SK, Profitis K, Matalanis G, Burrell LM, Srivastava PM. Global longitudinal strain is a strong independent predictor of all-cause mortality in patients with aortic stenosis. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging 2012; 13:827-33. [PMID: 22736713 DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jes115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 160] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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AIMS To assess the capacity of global longitudinal strain (GLS) in patients with aortic stenosis (AS) to (i) detect the subclinical left ventricular (LV) dysfunction [LV ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥50% patients]; (ii) predict all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiac events (MACE) (all patients), and (iii) provide incremental prognostic information over current risk markers. METHODS AND RESULTS Patients with AS (n = 146) and age-matched controls (n = 12) underwent baseline echocardiography to assess AS severity, conventional LV parameters and GLS via speckle tracking echocardiography. Baseline demographics, symptom severity class and comorbidities were recorded. Outcomes were identified via hospital record review and subject/physician interview. The mean age was 75 ± 11, 62% were male. The baseline aortic valve (AV) area was 1.0 ± 0.4 cm(2) and LVEF was 59 ± 11%. In patients with a normal LVEF (n = 122), the baseline GLS was controls -21 ± 2%, mild AS -18 ± 3%, moderate AS -17 ± 3% and severe AS -15 ± 3% (P< 0.001). GLS correlated with the LV mass index, LVEF, AS severity, and symptom class (P< 0.05). During a median follow-up of 2.1 (inter-quartile range: 1.8-2.4) years, there were 20 deaths and 101 MACE. Unadjusted hazard ratios (HRs) for GLS (per %) were all-cause mortality (HR: 1.42, P< 0.001) and MACE (HR: 1.09, P< 0.001). After adjustment for clinical and echocardiographic variables, GLS remained a strong independent predictor of all-cause mortality (HR: 1.38, P< 0.001). CONCLUSIONS GLS detects subclinical dysfunction and has incremental prognostic value over traditional risk markers including haemodynamic severity, symptom class, and LVEF in patients with AS. Incorporation of GLS into risk models may improve the identification of the optimal timing for AV replacement.
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- L G Kearney
- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Austin Health, Victoria, Australia.
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Kearney LG, Ord M, Buxton BF, Matalanis G, Patel SK, Burrell LM, Srivastava PM. Progression of aortic stenosis in elderly patients over long-term follow up. Int J Cardiol 2012; 167:1226-31. [PMID: 22483251 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.03.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2011] [Revised: 02/07/2012] [Accepted: 03/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The natural history of aortic stenosis (AS) in elderly patients remains poorly defined. In an elderly cohort over long-term follow-up, we assessed: 1) rates and predictors of hemodynamic progression and 2) composite aortic valve replacement (AVR) or death endpoint. METHODS Consecutive Department of Veterans' Affairs patients with AS (>60 years) were prospectively enrolled between 1988 and 1994 (n=239) and followed until 2008. Patients with ≥ 2 trans-thoracic echocardiograms >6 months apart were included in the progression analysis (n=147). Baseline demographics, comorbidities and echocardiography parameters were recorded. Follow-up was censored at AVR/death. RESULTS The age of patients was 73 ± 6 years; 82% were male. Baseline AS severity was mild (67%), moderate (23%) and severe (10%). Follow-up was 6.5 ± 4 years (range: 1-17 years). Annualized mean aortic valve gradient progression rates were: mild AS 4 ± 4 mmHg/year; moderate AS 6 ± 5 mmHg/year and severe AS 10 ± 8 mmHg/year (p<0.001). Five-year event-free survival was 66 ± 5%, 23 ± 7% and 20 ± 10% for mild, moderate and severe AS respectively. Progression to severe AS occurred in 35% and 74% of patients with mild and moderate AS respectively. Independent predictors of rapid progression were: baseline AS severity (per grade) (OR 2.6, p=0.001), aortic valve calcification (per grade) (OR 2.1, p=0.01), severe renal impairment (OR 4.0, p=0.04) and anemia (OR 2.3, p=0.05). CONCLUSIONS In elderly patients, hemodynamic progression of AS is predicted by AS severity, renal function, aortic valve calcification and history of anemia. These factors identify patients at high risk of rapid hemodynamic progression, for whom more frequent clinical and echocardiographic surveillance is advisable.
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- L G Kearney
- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, VIC, Australia.
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- K J Lu
- Department of Cardiology, Level 5 North, Austin Hospital Tower, 145 Studley Rd, Heidelberg 3084, Australia.
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Srivastava PM, Calafiore P, MacIsaac RJ, Hare DL, Jerums G, Burrell LM. Thiazolidinediones and congestive heart failure--exacerbation or new onset of left ventricular dysfunction? Diabet Med 2004; 21:945-50. [PMID: 15270804 DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2004.01274.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with diabetes mellitus have a high incidence of coronary heart disease and congestive heart failure (CHF). Thiazolidinediones (TZD) are a new class of pharmacological agents for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, which have many beneficial cardiovascular effects. Peripheral oedema and weight gain have been reported in 4.8% of subjects on TZDs alone, with a higher incidence noted in those receiving combination insulin therapy (up to 15%), but there is limited data on the occurrence of CHF. METHODS AND RESULTS In this paper, we report on six cases of TZD-induced fluid retention with symptoms and signs of peripheral oedema and/or CHF that occurred in subjects attending our diabetic clinic. The predominant finding in all cases was of diastolic dysfunction. All subjects were obese and hypertensive, with 5/6 having the additional risk factor of LVH, 5/6 subjects had microvascular complications, whilst 3/6 were also on insulin therapy. CONCLUSION We suggest that obese, hypertensive diabetics may benefit from echocardiographic screening prior to commencement of TZDs, as these agents may exacerbate underlying undiagnosed left ventricular diastolic dysfunction.
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- P M Srivastava
- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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