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Ergui I, Griffith N, Salama J, Ebner B, Dangl M, Vincent L, Razuk V, Marzouka G, Colombo R. In-Hospital Outcomes in Patients With Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Concomitant Neurodevelopmental Disorders in the United States: Insights From the National Inpatient Sample 2011-2020. Cureus 2024; 16:e60289. [PMID: 38746481 PMCID: PMC11093150 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.60289] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Patients with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) encounter significant barriers to receiving quality health care, particularly for acute conditions such as non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). This study addresses the critical gap in knowledge regarding in-hospital outcomes and the use of invasive therapies in this demographic. By analyzing data from the National Inpatient Sample database from 2011 to 2020 using the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition (ICD-9) and Tenth Edition (ICD-10) codes, we identified patients with NSTEMI, both with and without NDDs, and compared baseline characteristics, in-hospital outcomes, and the application of invasive treatments. The analysis involved a weighted sample of 7,482,216 NSTEMI hospitalizations, of which 30,168 (0.40%) patients had NDDs. There were significantly higher comorbidity-adjusted odds of in-hospital mortality, cardiac arrest, endotracheal intubation, infectious complications, ventricular arrhythmias, and restraint use among the NDD cohort. Conversely, this group exhibited lower adjusted odds of undergoing left heart catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention, or coronary artery bypass graft surgery. These findings underscore the disparities faced by patients with NDDs in accessing invasive cardiac interventions, highlighting the need for further research to address these barriers and improve care quality for this vulnerable population.
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- Ian Ergui
- Internal Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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- Cardiology, Miami Department of Veterans Affairs, Miami, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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Tran Duc M, Nguyen Quoc T, Nguyen BYT, Vu Quang N, Nguyen Duc N, Nguyen Duc H, Truong Hoai L, Nguyen Hoai V, Phan Kieu H, Nguyen Trung H. Acute Kidney Injury After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Guided by Intravascular Ultrasound. Cureus 2024; 16:e57164. [PMID: 38681391 PMCID: PMC11056017 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.57164] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Purpose We investigated the impact of intravascular ultrasound guidance on reducing the incidence of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods Ninety-nine patients were enrolled in this prospective cohort who were not randomly assigned to angiography-guided percutaneous coronary intervention or intravascular ultrasound-guided percutaneous coronary intervention. The patients were hospitalized at the Vietnam National Heart Institute - Bach Mai Hospital between 2019 and 2020. Acute kidney injury incidence during hospitalization was the primary endpoint. Results A total of 99 patients were divided into two groups: the intravascular ultrasound-guided group (33 participants) and the angiography-guided group (66 participants). The mean ± SD contrast volume of each group was 95.2 ± 37.1 mL and 133.0 ± 36.0 mL for the ultrasound-guided and angiography-guided groups, with P < 0.0001. Intravascular imaging-guided percutaneous coronary intervention (IVUS-guided PCI) was associated with reduced acute kidney injury incidence during hospitalization: 0.0% vs. 12.12% and P = 0.049. Conclusions Intravascular ultrasound is a safe imaging tool that guides percutaneous coronary intervention and significantly reduces the rate of acute kidney injury compared to angiography alone. Patients who have a high chance of experiencing acute kidney injury benefit from using intravascular ultrasound.
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- C4 Department, Vietnam National Heart Institute, Ha Noi, VNM
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Tam Anh Hospital, Ha Noi, VNM
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Vallejo C, Bvute K, Hernandez OL. Complex Antiplatelet Therapy Management in Patients Requiring Urgent Interventions for Pseudoachalasia and Esophageal Obstruction. Cureus 2024; 16:e57209. [PMID: 38681452 PMCID: PMC11056216 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.57209] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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This case report describes the use of intravenous (IV) cangrelor as a transient tool for antiplatelet bridging therapy in a 70-year-old male with coronary artery disease and esophageal strictures who underwent recent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and subsequently required a pre-oral endoscopic myomectomy (POEM) procedure. The patient was switched from oral clopidogrel to IV cangrelor drip prior to the procedure, which was successful in preventing stent thrombosis. The case highlights the potential benefits of IV antiplatelet therapy in patients unable to tolerate oral medications in the setting of esophageal obstructions following recent coronary stent placement in a critical care setting.
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- Charles Vallejo
- Internal Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA
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Seecheran NA, Leyva Quert AY, Seecheran VK, Seecheran RV, Katwaroo A, Jagdeo CL, Rafeeq S, Ramcharan P, Peram L, Ramlal R, Ramlackhansingh A, Giddings S, Sandy S. Effectiveness and Safety of Left Distal Transradial Access in Coronary Procedures in the Caribbean. Cureus 2024; 16:e54601. [PMID: 38384868 PMCID: PMC10880138 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54601] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION This retrospective study investigated the effectiveness and safety of left distal transradial access (LDTRA) in patients with cardiovascular disease in Trinidad undergoing coronary angiography (CAG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHOD Procedural parameters, including technical success and safety outcomes such as vascular complications and radial artery occlusion (RAO), were assessed in 111 consecutive patients undergoing CAG or PCI from January 2023 to June 2023 at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Trinidad and Tobago. Eighty-eight patients underwent LDTRA, while 23 received left transradial access (LTRA). RESULTS There was no difference in procedural success with LDTRA compared to LTRA, 90.9% vs. 100%, p-value 0.202, non-significant (ns). LDTRA was associated with shorter fluoroscopy times (8.4 ± 6.8 minutes vs. 12.4 ± 7.7 minutes, p-value = 0.02), procedural duration (26.7 ± 18 minutes vs. 35.8 ± 20 minutes, p-value = 0.04), and hemostasis time (142 ± 41 minutes vs. 186 ± 44 minutes, p-value < 0.05). There were no significant differences in procedural-related complications (8% for LDTRA vs. 4.3% for LTRA, p-value = 0.476, ns). There were no reported cases of RAO. In the subgroup of patients with prior coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), the fluoroscopy and procedure times were similar for both access sites; however, LDTRA was associated with a shorter hemostasis time (128 ± 30 minutes vs. 194 ± 39 minutes, p-value = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS LDTRA is effective and safe for coronary procedures and is associated with a shorter hemostasis time. This study may prove clinically pertinent in a limited-resource Caribbean setting.
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- Naveen A Seecheran
- Clinical Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO
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- Internal Medicine, Trinidad Institute of Medical Technology, St. Augustine, TTO
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- Cardiology, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, TTO
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- Cardiology, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, TTO
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- Cardiology, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, TTO
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- Cardiology, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, TTO
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- Clinical Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO
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- Clinical Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO
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- Clinical Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO
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Khan FR, Nawaz T, Amin M, Sajjad W, Ali H, Hussain S. The Impact of Age, Comorbidities, and Discharge Timing on Clinical Outcomes Following Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Cureus 2024; 16:e55291. [PMID: 38558614 PMCID: PMC10981776 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Background The adoption of same-day discharge (SDD) in elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures offers potential benefits in terms of patient satisfaction and reduced healthcare costs. Despite these advantages, the safety and efficacy of SDD, especially among patients with diverse health profiles, are not fully understood. This study investigates the effects of patient-specific factors, including age, comorbidities, and discharge timing, on the clinical outcomes of elective PCI, focusing on the viability of SDD. Methods A prospective study was carried out at Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan, involving 220 patients undergoing elective PCI from January to June 2023. This research compared the clinical outcomes of patients discharged on the same day with those who had extended hospital stays, examining the impact of age, comorbidities, and PCI success. Main outcome measures included post-procedure complications and hospital readmissions within 30 days. Results The study enrolled participants with an average age of 62 years, the majority (88%, n=194/220) of whom had comorbidities. Interestingly, 16% (n=35/220) of the participants were discharged on the same day, while the rest stayed longer in the hospital. Notably, those in the SDD group experienced significantly more complications and readmissions, with 95.14% (n=33/36) compared to only 16.22% (n=30/184) in their counterparts. Factors such as age, comorbidities, success of PCI, timing of discharge, and patient satisfaction emerged as significant predictors of the observed outcomes. Conclusion This study highlights the essential role of personalized care in discharge planning following elective PCI, advocating for a cautious approach towards SDD, especially for older patients and those with multiple health issues.
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- Fahad R Khan
- Cardiology, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK
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- Cardiology, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK
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- Cardiology, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK
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- Cardiology, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK
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- Cardiology, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK
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- Cardiology, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK
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Karaca G, Ekmekci A, Kimiaei A, Safaei S, Özer N, Tayyareci G. The Impact of the Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio on In-Hospital Outcomes in Patients With Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Cureus 2024; 16:e54418. [PMID: 38375058 PMCID: PMC10874904 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Introduction The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a significant predictor of cardiovascular diseases, influencing their progression and prognosis. The exact role of the NLR in acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is unclear. We investigated the possible association between peak NLR values within the first three days after STEMI onset and in-hospital outcomes in patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods This retrospective study included 641 patients who were diagnosed with acute STEMI and treated with primary PCI for 18 months at Dr. Siyami Ersek Hospital. The NLR was calculated using the maximum values obtained during the first three days after admission. The patients were divided into quartiles according to their NLR values for further analysis of potential complications during and after hospitalization, up to a follow-up period of three months. Results Significant differences were found in factors such as age, body mass index (BMI), and length of hospital stay among these groups. Specifically, we found that in-hospital mortality rates were significantly higher in the Q4 group, and there were variations in target vessel revascularization (TVR) rates, major adverse cardiac events (MACE) rates, and other clinical outcomes. Some parameters, such as reinfarction rates and certain procedural outcomes, did not show significant differences among the groups. However, despite the differences, most of the patients achieved successful outcomes after PCI, with the best results in the low NLR group and the worst results in the high NLR group. Conclusion Higher NLR values were associated with a higher risk of unfavorable outcomes during hospitalization.
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- Cardiology, Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul, TUR
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- Cardiology, Okan University, Istanbul, TUR
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- Cardiology, Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Educational Research Hospital, Istanbul, TUR
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Khan FR, Nawaz T, Sajjad W, Hussain S, Amin M, Ali H. Evaluating the Differential Risk of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy Among Diabetic and Non-diabetic Patients Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Cureus 2024; 16:e53493. [PMID: 38440007 PMCID: PMC10911053 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53493] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Background Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) significantly complicates percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), with a higher prevalence in diabetic patients. This study compares the incidence of CIN in diabetic and non-diabetic patients undergoing PCI. Material and methods Conducted at Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, PAK, from January to December 2023, this observational study involved 450 adult patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) undergoing PCI. The cohort was categorized based on diabetes status, excluding patients with chronic kidney disease and those on renal replacement therapy. Baseline characteristics documented included age, gender, blood pressure, creatinine levels, and the presence of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). CIN was defined as a ≥25% increase in serum creatinine from baseline within 48-72 hours post-PCI. Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, IBM Corp., Version 25.0, Armonk, NY), incorporating descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and independent t-tests, with a significance level of p<0.05. Results The median age of the study population was 55 years. The cohort comprised 52% male (n=234) and 48% female (n=216). Notably, 33% (n=149) had ACS. Diabetic patients exhibited a significantly higher incidence of CIN post-PCI compared to non-diabetics. The highest incidence of CIN (17%, n=77) occurred in the 70+ age group. The findings highlight the criticality of renal function monitoring and procedural adjustments for diabetic patients. Conclusion Diabetic patients demonstrate an increased risk of CIN following PCI. This necessitates the development of tailored prevention strategies for this high-risk subgroup.
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- Fahad R Khan
- Cardiology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK
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- Cardiology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK
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- Cardiology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK
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- Cardiology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK
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- Cardiology, Lady reading Hospital, Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK
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- Cardiology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK
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Chachar TS, Noor HA, AlAnsari NF, Masood A, Alraee A, Amin H, Yousif N. Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Young Patients: A Single-Center Experience. Cureus 2024; 16:e53688. [PMID: 38455833 PMCID: PMC10918498 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Objective This study aimed to examine the clinical characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes of patients aged ≤45 years with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI). Methods From January 2018 to March 2020, this retrospective observational study took place at a tertiary cardiac center in Bahrain. We included patients aged ≤45 years who were admitted with STEMI and had primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI). Results In this study, 510 patients with STEMI receiving pPCI were included, of whom 95 (18%) were younger than 45 years. The young age group had more smokers (57.9% vs. 40.5%, p = 0.003), newly diagnosed dyslipidemia (41.1% vs. 25.5%, p = 0.004), and a positive family history of early coronary artery disease (CAD) (14.7% vs. 4.3%, p = <0.001). Traditional cardiovascular risk factors, such as diabetes mellitus, systemic hypertension, and dyslipidemia, were significantly less common in young patients. Major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) were also significantly less common in young patients at the one-year follow-up (2.1 vs. 8.4%, p = 0.05). Conclusion Young patients with STEMI are more often smokers with undiagnosed dyslipidemia and have a family history of CAD. MACCE at one year is significantly lower as compared to older patients, but it is not negligible. Public health efforts are needed to reduce the prevalence of modifiable risk factors among the susceptible population.
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- Tarique S Chachar
- Cardiology, Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Specialist Cardiac Centre, Awali, BHR
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- Cardiology, Bahrain Defence Force Hospital, Awali, BHR
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- Cardiology, Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Specialist Cardiac Centre, Awali, BHR
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- Cardiology, Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Specialist Cardiac Centre, Awali, BHR
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- Cardiology, Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Specialist Cardiac Centre, Awali, BHR
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- Interventional Cardiology, Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Specialist Cardiac Centre, Awali, BHR
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- Interventional Cardiology, Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Specialist Cardiac Centre, Awali, BHR
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Zaheer K, Daloub S, Suliman M, Mansoor K, Sayyed R. Infarct Size Reduction in an Anterior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Following "Optimized" Supersaturated Oxygen Therapy. Cureus 2024; 16:e53152. [PMID: 38420054 PMCID: PMC10900177 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53152] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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This comprehensive case report documents the treatment of a 37-year-old female patient who presented with anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The patient underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), followed by an innovative therapy - optimized supersaturated oxygen therapy (SSO2). This therapy was chosen due to its potential to enhance myocardial salvage, particularly in severe MI cases like the patient. The report meticulously details the patient's clinical course, including the diagnostic procedures and the rationale behind opting for SSO2 therapy. It highlights the significant improvements observed post-therapy: enhanced left ventricular (LV) function and a remarkable reduction in the size of the LV apical aneurysm. These outcomes suggest a direct benefit of SSO2 in reducing myocardial damage. Finally, the report discusses the broader implications of these findings. It underscores the potential of optimized SSO2 therapy in clinical settings, particularly for patients with anterior MI. The case exemplifies how advanced therapeutic interventions like SSO2 can play a pivotal role in improving clinical outcomes post-MI, thereby advocating for its consideration in similar clinical scenarios.
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- Kamran Zaheer
- Internal Medicine, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, USA
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- Cardiology, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, USA
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- Cardiology, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, USA
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- Cardiology, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, USA
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Hussain SW, Ramsaran E. Development of Multi-Vessel Coronary No-Reflow Following Elective Percutaneous Intervention in One Vessel. Cureus 2023; 15:e48182. [PMID: 38046694 PMCID: PMC10693477 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.48182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a frequently performed procedure that can have minor or major complications. One of the more serious complications of PCI is the development of coronary no-reflow. No-reflow signifies reduced or absent coronary flow in the distal coronary circulation in the absence of flow-limiting lesions. We present a case of a middle-aged man who presented as an outpatient for elective coronary angiography due to angina pectoris and a high-risk exercise stress test. Coronary angiography demonstrated significant single-vessel disease with lesions in the proximal and mid-segments of the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery. Successful placement of drug-eluting stents in the LAD was followed by a severe drop in blood pressure, worsening chest pain, and ST elevation on telemetry. Immediate angiography showed the development of no-reflow in both the LAD and left circumflex coronary arteries. Ionotropic and intravenous anti-platelet agents were administered with simultaneous placement of an intra-aortic balloon pump, restoring normal flow in both arteries. No-reflow occurs most commonly following PCI in certain lesion subsets, and it is usually seen only in the vessel in which the PCI was performed (culprit vessel). It is important to realize that this phenomenon can occur in other circumstances since immediate recognition and treatment can be lifesaving.
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- Syed W Hussain
- Department of Cardiology, Saint Vincent Hospital/UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Saint Vincent Hospital, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, USA
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Vazquez-Fuster JI, Molina-Lopez VH, Ortiz Cartagena I. Unveiling the Heart of the Matter: Intravascular Ultrasound in Acute Myocardial Infarction. Cureus 2023; 15:e47020. [PMID: 37965399 PMCID: PMC10642281 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47020] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) has become crucial in contemporary percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs), offering detailed two-dimensional (2D) arterial wall visualization. Current guidelines consider it valuable for guiding coronary stent placement, especially in complex cases like the left main (LM) artery, allowing a comprehensive assessment of vessel characteristics and stent performance. There are some studies that highlight the potential impact of IVUS on acute myocardial infarction (AMI) management, notably improving outcomes. This case involves a 37-year-old man who experienced an AMI, necessitating the use of IVUS to ascertain the underlying cause of his acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This approach was essential for guiding appropriate treatment and ultimately led to successful stent implantation.
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- Cardiology, Veterans Affairs (VA) Caribbean Healthcare Systems, San Juan, PRI
- Cardiology, Pavia Hospital, San Juan, PRI
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Mahanta D, Gadade SV, Parhi DK, Das D. Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Acute Thrombotic Occlusion of a Low-Lying Tortuous Right Coronary Artery With a Multipurpose Catheter in an Octogenarian. Cureus 2023; 15:e46048. [PMID: 37900527 PMCID: PMC10603496 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46048] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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Right coronary artery intervention is usually accomplished with a Judkins right (JR) coronary guide catheter. Abnormal right coronary artery take-off from the right coronary sinus poses difficulty in engaging the right coronary artery with a conventional JR guide catheter. We report a rare case of primary percutaneous intervention of the right coronary artery which was performed with a multipurpose catheter as the patient had an extremely low-lying coronary artery from the coronary sinus where conventional catheters could not engage the right coronary artery in an octogenarian with acute inferior wall ST-elevation myocardial infarction in cardiogenic shock.
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- Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, IND
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Shah A, Mughal S, Kumari U, Surani S, Jan M. White Matter Stroke Masquerading as Subarachnoid Hemorrhage After High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Case Report. Cureus 2023; 15:e45632. [PMID: 37868451 PMCID: PMC10588990 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45632] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Considering the context of percutaneous coronary artery angiography (PCI), stroke is a rare but severe complication and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. A computed tomography (CT) scan of the brain is an indispensable imaging modality to diagnose ischemic stroke changes following PCI. A 75-year-old female who presented with sudden onset chest pain was diagnosed with anterior-wall myocardial infarction which required primary PCI. However, an hour following the procedure, she suddenly developed drowsiness, confusion, and hemiparesis. Non-contrast CT showed hyperdense signals in posterior falx and tentorium cerebelli suggesting subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) as well as low attenuation signals in bilateral periventricular region suggestive of microvascular ischemic changes. It was critical to decide about the continuation of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), aspirin and P2Y12 inhibitor, as soon as possible. Based on the clinical presentation and mixed picture on the CT scan, a second opinion was sought by a multidisciplinary team, which concluded that the findings were consistent with white matter stroke and DAPT was resumed. The hemiparesis improved gradually with the reversal of CT scan findings. There is a lack of reported literature about ischemic stroke and SAH following high-risk PCI and what should be the best approach in ambiguous cases. The management of white matter stroke and SAH is contrasting, particularly in deciding whether to continue the DAPT after PCI; hence it is critical to diagnose them promptly. Thus, this case highlights the importance of differentiating SAH from white matter stroke for prompt treatment of post-PCI complications to ensure positive outcomes.
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- Adnan Shah
- Cardiology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, PAK
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- Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, PAK
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- Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, PAK
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- Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA
- Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA
- Medicine, University of North Texas, Dallas, USA
- Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Associates, Corpus Christi, USA
- Clinical Medicine, University of Houston, Houston, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, PAK
- Cardiology, Rehman Medical Institute, Peshawar, PAK
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Alamzaib SM, Jensen JC, Mansoor K, Rabbani NUA, Sayyed R. Novel Intracoronary Infusion of Supersaturated Oxygen Therapy in Patients Presenting With Acute ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Does It Help? Cureus 2023; 15:e39915. [PMID: 37273680 PMCID: PMC10239294 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.39915] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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Supersaturated oxygen (SSO2) is one of the emerging therapies that has shown benefit for patients suffering from acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in terms of reducing infarct size, which has been used as a prognostic indicator for future heart failure and hospitalizations. Trials investigating SSO2 therapy have shown improvement in infarct size when used as an adjunct therapy to percutaneous trans-luminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction (aMI). Here we present a patient with a mid left anterior descending artery (mLAD) STEMI who underwent SSO2 therapy. The patient presented with new onset angina and ST elevations on EKG. He underwent emergent coronary angiography, which confirmed an mLAD complete vessel occlusion. Successful PCI was done with a drug-eluting stent followed by supersaturated oxygen therapy. On follow-up evaluation, the patient had improved left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction from 35% to 60%. This case highlights the safety and efficacy of SSO2 therapy for patients suffering from acute anterior wall myocardial infarction. We recommend further investigation of this therapy for its routine use, safety, and prognostic utility. We also recommend routine use of adjunctive SSO2 therapy for patients suffering acute anterior STEMI.
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- Sardar M Alamzaib
- Cardiology, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, USA
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- Cardiology, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, USA
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Mijares-Rojas IA, Martinez EF, Leonor Lopez GL, De Marchena E, Alfonso CE. A Case of Subacute Stent Thrombosis. Cureus 2023; 15:e37725. [PMID: 37206507 PMCID: PMC10191453 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37725] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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A 67-year-old male presenting with an anterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) underwent stent placement in the left anterior descending coronary. The patient was discharged on an appropriate medical regimen containing dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT). Four days later, the patient presented with repeat acute coronary syndrome symptomatology. Electrocardiogram demonstrated ongoing STEMI in the previously treated artery distribution. Emergency angiography revealed restenosis and total thrombotic occlusion. Post-intervention stenosis was 0% after aspiration thrombectomy and balloon angioplasty. Stent thrombosis is a high-mortality and therapeutically challenging condition requiring prepared clinicians who recognize predisposing risk factors and initiate early management.
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- Ivan A Mijares-Rojas
- Internal Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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- Internal Medicine, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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Marghalani YO, Al Rahimi J, Baeshen OK, Alhaddad AM, Alserihi AR, Aldahlawi AK, Acosta LZ, Abushouk A, Ahmed F, Ahmed M, Ismail YM, Elsheikh AH, Haneef A. Predictors of Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: The Effect of Concomitant Mitral Repair. Cureus 2023; 15:e37561. [PMID: 37193475 PMCID: PMC10183146 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37561] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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Background Ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) or functional MR intensity with or without repair increases the risk of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), and if the contaminant is undertaken, it doubles the risk of the surgery. This study aimed to characterize patients with concomitant CABG and mitral valve repair (MVR) and assess the surgical and long-term outcomes. Methods We conducted a cohort study from 2014 to 2020 on 364 patients who underwent CABG. A total of 364 patients were enrolled and divided into two groups. Group I (n= 349) included patients with isolated CABG, and Group II included patients who underwent CABG with concomitant mitral valve repair (MVR) (n= 15). Results Regarding preoperative presentation, most patients were male: 289 (79.40%), hypertensive 306 (84.07%), diabetic 281 (77.20%), dyslipidemic 246 (67.58%), presenting with NYHA classes III-IV: 200 (54.95%), and upon angiography, found to have the three-vessel disease: 265 (73%). Regarding their age mean± SD and Log EuroSCORE median (Q1-Q3), they had a mean age of 60.94± 10.60 years and a median score of 1.87 (1.13-3.19). The most prevalent postoperative complications were low cardiac output 75 (20.66%), acute kidney injury (AKI) 63 (17.45%), respiratory complications 55 (15.32%), and atrial fibrillation (AF) 55 (15.15%). Regarding long-term outcomes, most patients reported class I NYHA 271 (83.13%) and an echocardiographic decrease in MR severity. Patients with a CABG + MVR were significantly younger (53.93± 15.02 vs. 61.24± 10.29 years; P= 0.009), had a lower ejection fraction (33.6 [25-50] vs. 50 [43-55] %; p= 0.032), and had a higher prevalence of LV dilation (32 [9.17%]). EuroSCORE was significantly higher in patients with mitral repair (3.59 [1.54-8.63] vs. 1.78 (1.13-3.11); P= 0.022). The mortality percentage was higher with MVR but did not attain statistical significance. Intraoperative CPB and ischemic durations were longer in the CABG + MVR group. Furthermore, neurological complications were higher in patients with mitral repair (4 (28.57%) vs. 30 (8.65%), P= 0.012). The study's follow-up duration median was 24 (9-36) months. The composite endpoint occurred more frequently in older patients (HR: 1.05 [95% CI: 1.02-1.09]; 0.001), patients with low ejection fraction (HR: 0.96 [95% CI: 0.93-0.99]; P= 0.006) and in patients with preoperative myocardial infarction (MI) (HR: 2.3 [95%: 1.14- 4.68]; P= 0.021). Conclusion Most IMR patients benefited from CABG and CABG + MVR, as evident by NYHA class and echocardiographic follow-up. CABG + MVR had a higher Log EuroSCORE risk with increased intraoperative cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and ischemic durations, which may have played a role in increasing the incidence of postoperative neurological complications. On follow-up, no differences were reported between the two groups. However, age, ejection fraction, and a history of preoperative MI were identified as factors affecting the composite endpoint.
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- Yasir O Marghalani
- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
- College of Medicine, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
- Cardiology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, SAU
- Cardiology, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
- College of Medicine, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
- College of Medicine, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
- College of Medicine, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
- Cardiothoracic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, SAU
- Cardiothoracic Surgery, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
- College of Medicine, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
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- Medicine, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
- Medicine, Ministry of the National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, SAU
- Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
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- Emergency Medicine, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
- Emergency Medicine, Ministry of the National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, SAU
- Emergency Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
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- Cardiology, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
- Cardiology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, SAU
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery, Ministry of the National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, SAU
- Cardiothoracic Surgery, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
- Cardiothoracic Surgery, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
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Vural A, Kurt D, Karagöz A, Emecen Ö, Aydin E. The Relationship Between Coronary Collateral Circulation and Serum Adropin Levels. Cureus 2023; 15:e35166. [PMID: 36949994 PMCID: PMC10028480 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.35166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2023] Open
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Objective Coronary collateral circulation (CCC) are vascular structures that limit the infarct area, protect left ventricular function, and reduce the frequency of arrhythmia and mortality during myocardial ischemia and infarction. In this study, we examined the relationship between the development of CCC and serum adropin levels, which has been shown in previous studies to regulate endothelial functions and increase endothelial nitric oxide synthesis, in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Methods This study included 41 patients with insufficient CCC and 43 patients with well-developed CCC who were hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction and underwent coronary angiography. The Cohen-Rentrop classification was used to grade the CCC. The patients were divided into two groups according to Rentrop grades: those with a 0-1 stage were considered as insufficient and those with grades of 2-3 were considered as well-developed CCC. We took blood samples to measure the adropin levels within the first 24 hours of hospitalization. Results The mean age was 59.1±11.9 years and 62 (73.8%) were male. The right coronary artery was the most frequently target vessel (n: 51, 60.7%), and the majority of the patients presented with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) (n:58, 69%). The median interval between the severe chest pain and the intervention was significantly higher in patients with well-developed CCC (p=0.042). The serum adropin levels in patients with insufficient CCC were significantly lower than in those with well-developed CCC (196.3 [131.5 - 837.0] pg/mL vs. 235.5 [171.9 - 1124.2] pg/mL, p<0.001). Logistic regression analysis revealed that the circumflex artery as the target vessel, NSTEMI (non-STEMI) as the type of myocardial infarction, and serum adropin level were the independent risk factors for the prediction of poor coronary collateral vessel formation (p<0.05). Conclusions In this study, we found that in patients with acute myocardial infarction, those with well-developed CCC had higher adropin levels.
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- Asli Vural
- Department of Cardiology, Giresun University Faculty of Medicine, Giresun, TUR
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- Department of Cardiology, Giresun University Faculty of Medicine, Giresun, TUR
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- Department of Cardiology, Samsun University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, TUR
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- Department of Biochemistry, Giresun University Faculty of Medicine, Giresun, TUR
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- Department of Cardiology, Giresun University, Faculty of Medicine, Giresun, TUR
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Kainat A, Ain NU, Boricha H, Gulzar M, Dueweke EJ. Atypical de Winter Presentation of Critical Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery Occlusion. Cureus 2022; 14:e24724. [PMID: 35673311 PMCID: PMC9165533 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.24724] [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] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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A 69-year-old male presented with substernal chest pain that started a few hours earlier. On arrival, the patient was hemodynamically stable, and the physical examination was unrevealing. Laboratory workup revealed an elevated high-sensitivity troponin, and an initial electrocardiogram (ECG) revealed tall, symmetric T-waves with preceding minor concave ST-segment elevations less than 1 mm in the precordial leads (V1-V6) and 0.5 mm ST elevation in the aVR. Due to concerning ECG changes, the patient was treated for a possible non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. A loading dose of aspirin and clopidogrel was given and a heparin drip was initiated. However, the patient's chest pain persisted requiring multiple sublingual nitroglycerin tablets. Later, on further review of the ECGs, the presence of de Winter T-waves was noted and led to activation of the catheterization laboratory, and an urgent left heart catheterization (LHC) was done. LHC revealed a critical 90% occlusion of the left anterior descending artery, and a drug-eluting stent was placed. The patient had a good recovery thereafter. This case emphasizes the rarity of the case and lack of awareness about the atypical de Winter pattern that is considered to be an ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction equivalent. Failure to recognize this can potentially lead to delayed intervention.
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- Aleesha Kainat
- Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center McKeesport, Pittsburgh, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center McKeesport, Pittsburgh, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center McKeesport, Pittsburgh, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, PAK
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- Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, USA
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Aslam Zahid MB, Memon MS, Tappiti M, Shantha Kumar V, Nazir AM, Koganti B, Gupta K, Mostafa JA. Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Stent Implantation, Still an Enigma: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials. Cureus 2021; 13:e19549. [PMID: 34926036 PMCID: PMC8671065 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.19549] [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: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is used in patients after drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation to prevent stent thrombosis and ischemic events. The ideal duration of DAPT in patients after DES implantation is a topic of debate among clinicians. In the past, many research studies were published related to an optimal duration of DAPT after DES implantation. In common practice, DAPT should be continued for one year or more after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) followed by DES implantation. The duration of DAPT is significant as long-term DAPT has beneficial effects but is associated with side effects like bleeding. On the other hand, short-term DAPT has a lower risk of bleeding, but it increases the rate of stent thrombosis or ischemic events. Our aim in this systematic review is to solve the dispute regarding the duration of DAPT after DES implantation. So, we tried to find the efficacy and safety of short-term (six months) DAPT by compiling data from randomized control trials (RCTs). We conducted this systematic review following the guidelines defined in the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) checklist. We searched for our data from multiple databases like PubMed, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. We reviewed 10964 studies and then applied inclusion/exclusion criteria and PRISMA guidelines. Finally, we were left with only 21 studies regarding the optimal duration of DAPT after DES implantation. Our systematic review will help determine the non-inferiority of short-term (six months) DAPT to long-term (12 months) DAPT. Furthermore, we also noticed with short-term (six months) DAPT, there was decreased incidence of bleeding as compared to DAPT for long-term. But more studies were required to establish the safety and effectiveness of short-term (six months) DAPT compared to long-term (12 months) DAPT in patients after DES implantation.
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- Muhammad Bin Aslam Zahid
- Department of Internal Medicine, Islamabad Medicure Hospital, Islamabad, PAK
- Forensic Medicine, Heavy Industries Taxila Education City (HITEC) Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Islamabad, PAK
- Department of Research, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Department of Research, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Department of Research, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Deaptment of Research, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Department of Research, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Department of Research, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Department of Research, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Psychiatry, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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Tummala R, Shah SD, Rawal E, Sandhu RK, Kavuri SP, Kaur G, Khan AT, Mathialagan K, Ajibawo T. In-Hospital Mortality Risk Factor Analysis in Multivessel Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Inpatient Recipients in the United States. Cureus 2021; 13:e17520. [PMID: 34603890 PMCID: PMC8476197 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17520] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objectives The primary goal of our study is to evaluate the mortality rate in inpatient recipients of multivessel percutaneous coronary intervention (MVPCI) and to evaluate the demographic risk factors and medical complications that increase the risk of in-hospital mortality. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS, 2016) and included 127,145 inpatients who received MVPCI as a primary procedure in United States' hospitals. We used a multivariable logistic regression model adjusted for demographic confounders to measure the odds ratio (OR) of association of medical complications and in-hospital mortality risk in MVPCI recipients. Results The in-hospital mortality rate was 2% in MVPCI recipients and was seen majorly in older-age adults (>64 years, 74%) and males (61%). Even though the prevalence of mortality among females was comparatively low, yet in the regression model, they were at a higher risk for in-hospital mortality than males (OR 1.2; 95% CI 1.13-1.37). While comparing ethnicities, in-hospital mortality was prevalent in whites (79%) followed by blacks (9%) and Hispanics (7.5%). Patients who developed cardiogenic shock were at higher odds of in-hospital mortality (OR 9.2; 95% CI 8.27-10.24) followed by respiratory failure (OR 5.9; 95% CI 5.39-6.64) and ventricular fibrillation (OR 3.5; 95% CI 3.18-3.92). Conclusion Accelerated use of MVPCI made it important to study in-hospital mortality risk factors allowing us to devise strategies to improve the utilization and improve the quality of life of these at-risk patients. Despite its effectiveness and comparatively lower mortality profile, aggressive usage of MVPCI is restricted due to the periprocedural complications and morbidity profile of the patients.
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- Ravi Tummala
- Internal Medicine, Narayana Medical College, Nellore, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's Medical Education Trust Medical College, Ahmedabad, IND
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- Cardiology, Norvic International Hospital, Kathmandu, NPL
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- Internal Medicine, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, IND
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- Surgery, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, New York City, USA
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Ali H, Kazmi M, Choi C, Hashemipour R, Singh I, Pyrsopoulos NT. In-Hospital Outcomes of Patients With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Nationwide Inpatient Sample Analysis. Cureus 2021; 13:e17338. [PMID: 34430188 PMCID: PMC8378887 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17338] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is prevalent in almost 25% of the Western population and is predicted to become one of the leading causes of end-stage liver disease. There is increasing evidence that NAFLD is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, specifically for coronary artery disease, via disruption of the metabolism of glucose and lipids in the body, leading to a state of systemic inflammation that promotes atherosclerosis. This study aims to explore outcomes in patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with or without placement of drug-eluting stents (DES) to determine whether the concurrent diagnosis of NAFLD led to worse in-hospital outcomes. Methods We used the National Inpatient Sample, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2016 to conduct a cross-sectional study that included all adult patients who underwent PCI with or without placement of DES during hospital admission. Patients with NAFLD were identified and compared to patients without NAFLD. Patients were selected by using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. Outcomes included mortality, length of stay and total hospital charges, and major adverse cardiac events (MACE). Data on patient demographics, inpatient statistics, and comorbidities were obtained and analyzed using cross-tabulation, Pearson χ2 test, and independent samples t-test. Data were adjusted for confounders using logistic and linear regression. Results Among 429,855 patients who underwent PCI with or without placement of DES, 2,560 patients (0.6%) had a diagnosis of NAFLD. There was no significant difference with regard to mortality and MACE. The NAFLD group had a higher proportion of females, a longer average length of hospital stay, and patients presented at a younger average age. Regarding comorbidities, more patients in the NAFLD group had diabetes mellitus type II, obesity, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Conclusion NAFLD is emerging as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Increasing evidence suggests that the disease contributes to systemic atherosclerosis and thus coronary artery disease. We found that among patients who underwent PCI in 2016, those with NAFLD had a longer length of stay, were admitted at a younger age, and had significantly more cardiovascular comorbidities than those without NAFLD. Increasing evidence has shown that advanced liver disease due to NAFLD will continue to place a significant burden on the healthcare system and is, therefore, an area that the medical community should continue to focus on, especially, regarding preventative and therapeutic efforts.
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- Hasan Ali
- Internal Medicine, Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatalogy, Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA
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- Cardiology, Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA
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Hamdan JA, Youssef KN, Khan A, Abdalla MA, Zakhary CM, Rushdi H, Khan S. Drug-Eluting Stents: Their Preventative/Prophylactic Role Against Gemcitabine Induced Acute Coronary Syndrome. Cureus 2021; 13:e16384. [PMID: 34408938 PMCID: PMC8362858 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.16384] [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: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Acute coronary syndrome (ACS), a subdivision of ischemic cardiac disease, is the sudden occlusion of coronary vessels that results in decreased blood supply to heart muscles and possible infarction. Though some of the etiologies are hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and tobacco; certain types of chemotherapies play a major role. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has shown lifesaving results via drug-eluting stent (DES) deployment into occluded vessels. In this study, DES utilization among patients receiving chemotherapy will be assessed to observe if it provides any prevention against ACS. Articles were systematically screened in three databases such as PubMed, PubMed Central (PMC), and Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) using keywords and Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) terms for applicable articles. Additionally, a few relevant articles from the Cochrane Library, Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI), and The New England Journal of Medicine were also used. Inclusion/exclusion criteria were applied post article screening via title and abstracts. Quality appraisal check was done using the Scale for the Assessment of Narrative Review Articles (SANRA) checklist, A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) checklist, Cochrane bias assessment tool, and Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist. Ten related studies were strictly reviewed. DES did not appear to play a preventable role against ACS during chemotherapy as no study was found assessing DES prophylactically and its efficacy in cancer patients. Future clinical trials on DES prophylactic use might be beneficial to evaluate if ACS adversities of chemotherapy can be prevented. This review is of significant benefit as cardiovascular adversities would not impede chemotherapy efficacy as cardiac adversities would not be part of the equation.
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- Jaafar A Hamdan
- Medicine, American University of Antigua, St. John, ATG.,Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Psychiatry, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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Ahmad M, Asghar M, Joshi U, Neilson NA, Tye M, Divecha C, Kim M, Mungee S. Study of Association Between Different Coronary Artery Disease Presentations and Its Effect on Short-Term Mortality, Readmission, and Cost in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Interventions. Cureus 2021; 13:e16862. [PMID: 34513438 PMCID: PMC8411994 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.16862] [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] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD) is the major cause of mortality in the USA. CAD requiring percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) can have a wide spectrum of presentations. We reviewed the cost of admission and PCI at the tertiary care center stratified for different CAD presentation types. Methods We performed a retrospective study of 7,389 patients undergoing coronary angiogram at our facility from 2015 to 2017. Patients were selected from CathPCI registry. Chart review was done for readmission and death data. Cost data were provided by the finance department. Patients going for coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) were excluded. We split the patients based on their need for PCI. Cost analysis was based on CAD presentation types (No symptoms, atypical symptoms, stable angina, unstable angina, NSTEMI [non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction], STEMI [ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction]). Adjusted linear regression was run for the outcomes. Primary outcomes were 30-day readmission and death. The secondary outcome was cost of admission. Results The final sample size was 6,403. The mean age was 65.6 years (SD: 12.5; male: 63.8%). 2444 required PCI (38%; p < 0.001). PCI group had lower mean age (62.5 years; SD: 12.3, p<0.001) with lower BMI (30.6 vs 31.1, p=0.015). PCI group had significantly lower odds for 30-day readmission (OR: 0.63; CI: 0.45-0.89; p=0.009) and 30-day mortality (OR:0.60; CI: 0.41-0.89; p = 0.011). A severe presentation increased the odds of getting PCI. Cost of admission was higher in all groups receiving PCI. Conclusions PCI group had better 30-day readmission and mortality rates. PCI increases the cost of admission in all CAD types.
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- Mansoor Ahmad
- Cardiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago, College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Illinois Chicago, College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Illinois Chicago, College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Order of St. Francis Medical Centre, Peoria, USA
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Lim W, Suhail M, Galligan S. A Case of Three-Vessel Coronary Artery Disease Associated With Marijuana Use. Cureus 2021; 13:e14481. [PMID: 34007737 PMCID: PMC8120919 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14481] [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] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Marijuana is one of the most popular psychotropic drugs among adolescents and young adults. With the recent surge in marijuana use across the United States, it is very important for physicians to understand the clinical implications associated with marijuana use. In this case report, we discuss a case of a young adult who presented to the emergency department with chest pain and was found to have three-vessel coronary artery disease (CAD). The patient did not have any significant past medical history or family history of cardiac diseases but reported a significant history of marijuana use. This case report aims to add to the growing area of research on the association between myocardial infarction (MI) and marijuana use.
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- William Lim
- Internal Medicine, Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, USA
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- Internal Medicine/Cardiology, Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, USA
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The novel coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov2), is the causative pathogen of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is primarily described as a respiratory illness. However, a wide array of cardiovascular complications has also been described in the setting of COVID-19. Wellens' syndrome, also regarded as a left anterior descending coronary T-wave syndrome, is an electrocardiography (EKG) pattern that indicates critical proximal left anterior descending (LAD) artery stenosis. It is characterized by deeply inverted T-waves or biphasic T-waves in the anterior precordial chest leads in a patient with unstable angina. Patients typically present with symptoms consistent with acute coronary syndrome. To our knowledge, we present the first case of Wellens' syndrome in a patient with a COVID-19 infection. Furthermore, this case describes stenosis of the left circumflex artery, a variant of the unusual angiographic findings associated with Wellens', as it is usually associated with occlusion of the proximal LAD. The pathophysiology of cardiovascular complications associated with COVID-19 is not well-understood; nevertheless, it was reported that mortality from coronary artery disease (CAD) complications is significantly higher in these patient populations. Healthcare providers should also be aware of identifying Wellens' syndrome, as urgent coronary angiography is superior to stress testing.
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- Karim O Elkholy
- Internal Medicine, Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA
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- Cardiology, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA
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- Cardiology, Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA
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- Research Medicine, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, USA
- Primary Care, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, USA
- Internal Medicine, Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA
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