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Altmann C, Burlacu NA, Preuss T, Hlousek A, Eddicks S. Prevalence of elevated lipoprotein(a) in cardiac rehabilitation patients - results from a large-scale multicentre registry in Germany. Clin Res Cardiol 2024:10.1007/s00392-024-02427-0. [PMID: 38619576 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-024-02427-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is an independent risk factor for myocardial infarction and aortic valve stenosis. European guidelines recommend assessing it at least once in a lifetime, particularly in premature atherosclerotic heart disease. METHODS A non-interventional registry was conducted at MEDIAN rehabilitation facilities in Germany to assess the frequency of Lp(a) testing in referring acute care hospitals and the prevalence of elevated Lp(a) levels in aortic valve stenosis or premature myocardial infarction. All consecutive patients referred after coronary intervention or aortic valve surgery were included in four cohorts: aortic valve intervention (cohort 1), current/previous myocardial infarction at < 60 years of age (cohorts 2a/2b), and myocardial infarction at ≥ 60 years of age (control). RESULTS The analysis included 3393 patient records (cohort 1, n = 1063; cohort 2a, n = 1351; cohort 2b, n = 381; control, n = 598). Lp(a) had been determined at the referring hospital in 0.19% (cohort 1), 4.96% (cohort 2a), 2.36% (cohort 2b), and 2.01% (control) of patients. Lp(a) levels were > 50 mg/dL or > 125 nmol/L in 28.79% (cohort 1), 29.90% (cohort 2a), and 36.48% (cohort 2b; p < 0.001) compared to 24.25% (control). Family history of premature cardiovascular disease was reported in 13.45% (cohort 1), 38.56% (cohort 2a), and 32.81% (cohort 2b) compared to 17.89% (control; p < 0.05 for each comparison). CONCLUSIONS Lp(a) had been rarely assessed in acute management of aortic valve stenosis or premature myocardial infarction despite expanding scientific evidence and guideline recommendation. Given the above-average incidence of elevated Lp(a) levels, awareness for Lp(a) has to increase substantially to better identify and manage high-risk patients.
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- Christoph Altmann
- Department for Cardiology, MEDIAN Rehabilitation-Centre Bad Gottleuba, Königstr. 39, 01816, Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel, Germany.
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- Department for Cardiology, MEDIAN Rehabilitation-Centre Bernkastel-Kues, Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
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- Department for Research & Innovation, MEDIAN Headquarters, Berlin, Germany
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- Department for Cardiology, MEDIAN Rehabilitation-Centre Bad Gottleuba, Königstr. 39, 01816, Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel, Germany
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- Department for Cardiology, MEDIAN Rehabilitation-Centre Bernkastel-Kues, Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
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Oettinger V, Hilgendorf I, Wolf D, Stachon P, Heidenreich A, Zehender M, Westermann D, Kaier K, von Zur Mühlen C. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement in Germany with need for a surgical bailout. J Cardiol 2024:S0914-5087(24)00009-1. [PMID: 38307247 DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2024.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND In transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), complications may force the need for a surgical bailout, but knowledge is rare about outcomes in Germany. METHODS Using national health records, we investigated all TAVR in German hospitals between 2007 and 2020, focusing on 2018-2020. We extracted data on those interventions with need for a surgical bailout. RESULTS A total of 159,643 TAVR were analyzed, with an overall rate of surgical bailout of 2.30 %, an overall in-hospital mortality of 3.85 %, and in-hospital mortality in case of bailout of 16.51 %. The number of all annual TAVR procedures increased substantially (202 to 22,972), with the rate of surgical bailout declining from 27.23 to 0.61 % and overall mortality from 11.39 to 2.29 %. However, in-hospital mortality after bailout was still high (28.37 % in 2020). The standardized rates of overall mortality and surgical bailout between 2018 and 2020 were significantly lower for balloon-expandable and self-expanding transfemoral TAVR than for transapical TAVR after risk adjustment [transapical/transfemoral balloon-expandable/transfemoral self-expanding TAVR: in-hospital mortality: 5.66 % (95 % CI 4.81 %; 6.52 %)/2.30 % (2.03 %; 2.57 %)/2.32 % (2.07 %; 2.57 %); surgical bailout: 2.33 % (1.68 %; 2.97 %)/0.79 % (0.60 %; 0.98 %)/0.42 % (0.31 %; 0.53 %)]. Coronary artery disease [risk-adjusted OR = 1.50 (1.21; 1.85), p < 0.001] and atrial fibrillation [OR = 1.29 (1.07; 1.57), p = 0.009] were found to be the main risk factors for bailout. CONCLUSIONS Rates of TAVR with need for a surgical bailout and overall in-hospital mortality have declined noticeably over the years in Germany. However, the outcomes are still unfavorable after surgical bailout, as in-hospital mortality is continuously high. We present risk factors for surgical bailout to improve preparation of subsequent measures. It must be a major goal to further reduce the rate of surgical bailouts in the future.
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- Vera Oettinger
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Oettinger V, Hilgendorf I, Wolf D, Rilinger J, Maier A, Zehender M, Westermann D, Kaier K, von Zur Mühlen C. Comparing balloon-expandable and self-expanding transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement based on subgroups in Germany 2019/2020. Clin Res Cardiol 2024; 113:168-176. [PMID: 37982864 PMCID: PMC10808194 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-023-02326-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previously, overall comparable outcomes were seen for balloon-expandable (BE) or self-expanding (SE) transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). However, subgroup analyses based on large case numbers are still needed. METHODS German national data of all BE and SE transfemoral TAVR treating aortic valve stenosis in 2019 and 2020 were analysed. We then compared different outcomes and performed a subgroup analysis for the endpoint in-hospital mortality. RESULTS Overall, 46,243 TAVR were analysed, 19,910 BE, and 26,333 SE. Patients in the SE group had a significantly higher logistic EuroSCORE (13.61 vs 12.66%, p < 0.001), age (81.55 vs 79.99a, p < 0.001), and proportion of women (54.82 vs 40.06%, p < 0.001). Both groups showed a similar in-hospital mortality with 2.37% in BE and 2.35% in SE (p = 0.916). In-hospital mortality also did not differ significantly after risk adjustment (OR = 0.98 [0.86, 1.13], p = 0.799). Patients in the SE group had a significantly lower risk of major bleeding (OR = 0.83 [0.73, 0.95], p = 0.006), but a significantly higher risk of stroke (OR = 1.38 [1.19, 1.59], p < 0.001), delirium (OR = 1.15 [1.06, 1.24], p = 0.001), and permanent pacemaker implantation (OR = 1.29 [1.21, 1.37], p < 0.001). In the subgroup analysis of in-hospital mortality, there were no significant differences in any of the observed subgroups (age < 75/75-79/80-84/ ≥ 85a, logistic EuroSCORE < 4/4- < 9/ ≥ 9, gender, NYHA III/IV, previous CABG, peripheral vascular disease, COPD, pulmonary hypertension, renal disease GFR < 30 ml/min, and diabetes mellitus). CONCLUSION In the direct comparison of balloon-expandable and self-expanding TAVR, there are no differences for in-hospital mortality in subgroups.
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- Vera Oettinger
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Maier CF, Schölch C, Zhu L, Nzomo MM, L’hoest H, Marschall U, Reißfelder C, Schölch S. Weekday-dependent long-term outcomes in gastrointestinal cancer surgery: a German population-based retrospective cohort study. Int J Surg 2023; 109:3126-3136. [PMID: 37418560 PMCID: PMC10583906 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND For most solid cancers, surgery represents the mainstay of curative treatment. Several studies investigating the effects of the weekday of surgery (WOS) on patient outcomes have yielded conflicting results. Barmer, the second-largest health insurance company in Germany, serves roughly 10% of the German population. The authors have used the Barmer database to evaluate how the weekday on which the surgery is performed influences long-term oncologic outcomes. METHODS For this retrospective cohort study, the Barmer database was used to investigate the effect of the WOS (Monday-Friday) on outcomes following oncological resections of the colorectum ( n =49 003), liver ( n =1302), stomach ( n =5027), esophagus ( n =1126), and pancreas ( n =6097). In total, 62 555 cases from 2008 to 2018 were included in the analysis. The endpoints were overall survival (OS), postoperative complications, and the necessity for therapeutic interventions or reoperations. The authors further examined whether the annual caseload or certification as a cancer center influenced the weekday effect. RESULTS The authors observed a significantly impaired OS for patients receiving gastric or colorectal resections on a Monday. Colorectal surgery performed on Mondays was associated with more postoperative complications and a higher probability of reoperations. The annual caseload or a certification as a colorectal cancer center had no bearing on the observed weekday effect. There is evidence that hospitals schedule older patients with more comorbidities earlier in the week, possibly explaining these findings. CONCLUSION This is the first study investigating the influence of the WOS on long-term survival in Germany. Our findings indicate that, in the German healthcare system, patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery on Mondays have more postoperative complications and, therefore, require significantly more reoperations, ultimately lowering the OS. This surprising finding appears to reflect an attempt to schedule patients with higher postoperative risk earlier in the week as well as semi-elective patients admitted on weekends scheduled for surgery on the next Monday.
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- Christopher F. Maier
- JCCU Translational Surgical Oncology (A430), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg
- DKFZ-Hector Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Mannheim
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim
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- JCCU Translational Surgical Oncology (A430), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg
- DKFZ-Hector Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Mannheim
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim
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- DKFZ-Hector Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Mannheim
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim
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- JCCU Translational Surgical Oncology (A430), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg
- DKFZ-Hector Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Mannheim
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim
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Assaf M, Costa D, Massag J, Weber C, Mikolajczyk R, Lückmann SL. Comparison between In-Hospital and Out-of-Hospital Acute Myocardial Infarctions: Results from the Regional Myocardial Infarction Registry of Saxony-Anhalt (RHESA) Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6305. [PMID: 37834949 PMCID: PMC10573894 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12196305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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AIMS Risk factors and outcomes of in-hospital ST elevation myocardial infraction (STEMI) are well explored. Recent findings show that non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) accounts for the majority of in-hospital infarctions (IHMIs). Our aim was to identify differences between IHMI and out-of-hospital myocardial infraction (OHMI) in terms of risk factors, treatment and outcomes, including both STEMI and NSTEMI. METHODS We analyzed the Regional Myocardial Infarction Registry of Saxony-Anhalt dataset. Patient characteristics, treatments and outcomes were compared between IHMI and OHMI. The association between clinical outcomes and myocardial infarction type was assessed using generalized additive models. RESULTS Overall, 11.4% of the included myocardial infractions were IHMI, and the majority were NSTEMI. Patients with IHMI were older and had more comorbidities than those with OHMI. Compared to OHMI, in-hospital myocardial infarction was associated with higher odds of 30-day mortality (OR = 1.85, 95% CI 1.32-2.59) and complications (OR = 2.36, 95 % CI 1.84-3.01). CONCLUSIONS We provided insights on the full spectrum of IHMI, in both of its classifications. The proportion of IHMI was one ninth of all AMI cases treated in the hospital. Previously reported differences in the baseline characteristics and treatments, as well as worse clinical outcomes, in in-hospital STEMI compared to out-of-hospital STEMI persist even when including NSTEMI cases.
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- Institute for Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics, Interdisciplinary Center for Health Sciences, Medical School of the Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Str. 8, 06112 Halle, Germany; (M.A.)
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Oettinger V, Hilgendorf I, Wolf D, Stachon P, Heidenreich A, Zehender M, Westermann D, Kaier K, von zur Mühlen C. Treatment of pure aortic regurgitation using surgical or transcatheter aortic valve replacement between 2018 and 2020 in Germany. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1091983. [PMID: 37200971 PMCID: PMC10187752 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1091983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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Background In pure aortic regurgitation, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is not yet used on a regular base. Due to constant development of TAVR, it is necessary to analyze current data. Methods By use of health records, we analyzed all isolated TAVR or surgical aortic valve replacements (SAVR) for pure aortic regurgitation between 2018 and 2020 in Germany. Results 4,861 procedures-4,025 SAVR and 836 TAVR-for aortic regurgitation were identified. Patients treated with TAVR were older, showed a higher logistic EuroSCORE, and had more pre-existing diseases. While results indicate a slightly higher unadjusted in-hospital mortality for transapical TAVR (6.00%) vs. SAVR (5.71%), transfemoral TAVR showed better outcomes, with self-expanding compared to balloon-expandable transfemoral TAVR having significantly lower in-hospital mortality (2.41% vs. 5.17%; p = 0.039). After risk adjustment, balloon-expandable as well as self-expanding transfemoral TAVR were associated with a significantly lower mortality vs. SAVR (balloon-expandable: risk adjusted OR = 0.50 [95% CI 0.27; 0.94], p = 0.031; self-expanding: OR = 0.20 [0.10; 0.41], p < 0.001). Furthermore, the observed in-hospital outcomes of stroke, major bleeding, delirium, and mechanical ventilation >48 h were significantly in favor of TAVR. In addition, TAVR showed a significantly shorter length of hospital stay compared to SAVR (transapical: risk adjusted Coefficient = -4.75d [-7.05d; -2.46d], p < 0.001; balloon-expandable: Coefficient = -6.88d [-9.06d; -4.69d], p < 0.001; self-expanding: Coefficient = -7.22 [-8.95; -5.49], p < 0.001). Conclusions TAVR is a viable alternative to SAVR in the treatment of pure aortic regurgitation for selected patients, showing overall low in-hospital mortality and complication rates, especially with regard to self-expanding transfemoral TAVR.
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- Vera Oettinger
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Correspondence: Vera Oettinger
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Makhmudova U, Wolf M, Willfeld K, Beier L, Weingärtner O. Different Perspectives of Patients and Physicians on LDL-C Target Achievement in the Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia: Results on Secondary Prevention from the German PROCYON Survey. Adv Ther 2023; 40:460-473. [PMID: 36355313 PMCID: PMC9898401 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-022-02357-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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AIMS Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduction in hypercholesterolemia patients at very high cardiovascular (CV) risk is essential in preventing future CV events. The objective was to assess the perception on hypercholesterolemia management in secondary prevention in Germany. METHODS PROCYON was a two-part online survey, including a patient questionnaire as well as a physician questionnaire. RESULTS A total of 109 general practitioners, internists, and cardiologists participated. The current ESC/EAS recommendation for high-risk patients is followed by 19.3% of the physicians. The majority (80.7%) reported an LDL-C target failure rate of at least 30%. More than two thirds (71.6%) have stated treating less than half of their patients with the maximum approved statin dose. The survey included 1696 secondary prevention patients. The majority (86.7%) consult their general practitioner for hypercholesterolemia; 54.0% consult a cardiologist (multiple answers allowed). Most patients (87.0%) were receiving lipid-lowering medication. Among these, 800 (54.2%) reported improved LDL-C levels since diagnosis, 569 (38.6%) reported no improvement, and 106 (7.2%) had no information. Of the treated patients with (N' = 800) and without (N' = 569) improvement, 34.3% vs. 37.3% were on their initial drug and dose, 24.8% vs. 23.7% received multiple drug therapy, 48.9% vs. 48.9% reported a dose change, and 16.1% vs. 14.2% had discontinued at least one drug (multiple answers). Disease knowledge was rated as good or very good by 29.8% of patients. CONCLUSION PROCYON demonstrated insufficient ESC/EAS guideline implementation regarding target levels and therapeutic escalation strategies. Furthermore, a lack of specialist involvement and patient education was identified.
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- Umidakhon Makhmudova
- grid.275559.90000 0000 8517 6224Klinik Für Innere Medizin I, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany
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- Cholesterin & Co E. V.: Patientenorganisation Für Patienten Mit Familiärer Hypercholesterinämie Oder Anderen Schweren Genetischen Fettstoffwechselstörungen (CholCo), Frankfurt/M., Germany
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- grid.467675.10000 0004 0629 4302Novartis Pharma GmbH, Nuremberg, Germany
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- grid.467675.10000 0004 0629 4302Novartis Pharma GmbH, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Klinik Für Innere Medizin I, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany.
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Keller K, Sagoschen I, Schmitt VH, Münzel T, Gori T, Hobohm L. Hypothermia and its role in patients with ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction and cardiac arrest. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:1051978. [DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.1051978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BackgroundPatients suffering cardiac arrest resulting from ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are at very high risk of death. In addition to reperfusion strategies, therapeutic hypothermia is recommended for cardiac arrest patients who remain unconscious after resuscitation. However, data analysis of the impact of therapeutic hypothermia on survival showed inconsistent results. We aimed to investigate the benefits of therapeutic hypothermia in STEMI patients after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).MethodsPatients with STEMI who received CPR were identified after nationwide German inpatient data (2005–2019) were screened. These patients were stratified for therapeutic hypothermia. The impact of hypothermia on mortality and adverse in-hospital outcomes was analyzed.ResultsOverall, 133,070 inpatients with STEMI and CPR (53.3% aged ≥70 years; 34% females) were recorded in Germany between 2005 and 2019, of which 12.3% (16,386 patients) underwent therapeutic hypothermia. Females (23.8 vs. 35.4%, p < 0.001) and patients aged ≥70 years (34.9 vs. 55.9%, p < 0.001) were less frequently treated with therapeutic hypothermia. The in-hospital case fatality rate was lower for STEMI with CPR and subsequent therapeutic hypothermia than for treatment without therapeutic hypothermia (53.5 vs. 66.7%, p < 0.001). Therapeutic hypothermia was independently associated with a reduced in-hospital case fatality rate {OR 0.83 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.80–0.86], p < 0.001}. In addition, therapeutic hypothermia was associated with an increased risk for stroke (OR 1.37 [95% CI 1.25–1.49], p < 0.001), pneumonia (OR 1.75 [95% CI 1.68–1.82], p < 0.001), and acute kidney injury (OR 2.21 [95% CI 2.07–2.35], p < 0.001).ConclusionTherapeutic hypothermia is associated with a survival benefit for STEMI patients after cardiac arrest.
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Oettinger V, Stachon P, Hilgendorf I, Heidenreich A, Zehender M, Westermann D, Kaier K, von Zur Mühlen C. COVID-19 pandemic affects STEMI numbers and in-hospital mortality: results of a nationwide analysis in Germany. Clin Res Cardiol 2022; 112:550-557. [PMID: 36198827 PMCID: PMC9534737 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-022-02102-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background The COVID-19 pandemic led to extensive restrictions in Germany in 2020, including the postponement of elective interventions. We examined the impact on ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) as an acute and non-postponable disease. Methods Using German national records, all STEMI between 2017 and 2020 were identified. Using the number of STEMI cases between 2017 and 2019, we created a forecast for 2020 and compared it with the observed number of STEMI in 2020. Results From 2017 to 2020, 248,062 patients were treated for STEMI in Germany. Mean age was 65.21 years and 28.36% were female. When comparing forecasted and observed STEMI in 2020, a correlation can be seen: noticeable fewer STEMI were treated in those weeks respectively months with an increasing COVID-19 hospitalization rate (monthly percentage decrease in STEMI: March − 14.85%, April − 13.39%, November − 11.92%, December − 22.95%). At the same time, the crude in-hospital mortality after STEMI increased significantly at the peaks of the first and second waves (relative risk/RR of monthly in-hospital mortality: April RR = 1.11 [95% CI 1.02; 1.21], November RR = 1.13 [1.04; 1.24], December RR = 1.16 [1.06; 1.27]). Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic led to a noticeable decrease in the number of STEMI interventions in Germany at the peaks of the first and second waves in 2020, corresponding to an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations. At the same time, in-hospital mortality after STEMI increased significantly in these phases. Graphical abstract Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on STEMI numbers and in-hospital mortality in Germany. Relative difference between forecasted and observed STEMI numbers (above figure), the relative risk of in-hospital mortality (middle figure) as well as number of new hospital admissions for COVID-19 per million inhabitants according to Roser et al.27 (bottom figure). ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00392-022-02102-2.
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- Vera Oettinger
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
- Center for Big Data Analysis in Cardiology (CeBAC), Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Antithrombotic Treatment Patterns of Patients with Symptomatic Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease in Germany: Evidence from Health Insurance Claims Data. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11185455. [PMID: 36143102 PMCID: PMC9501602 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11185455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objectives: Patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) are at risk of worsening limb symptoms, major adverse cardiovascular events and exhibit an impaired life expectancy. There is a lack of evidence on the extent of pharmacological secondary prevention in PAOD patients. This study assesses treatment patterns of antithrombotic agents in symptomatic PAOD patients. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study using data from the second largest insurance fund in Germany, BARMER. We included symptomatic PAOD patients undergoing in-hospital treatment with an index admission between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2017. Outcomes were proportions of single antiplatelets (SAPT), dual antiplatelets (DAPT), vitamin-K antagonists (VKA), or direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) in the 12 months prior and 6 months after the index hospitalization. Non-parametric cumulative incidence for competing risks was estimated to account for censoring and death after discharge from hospital stay. Patient flows were visualised by alluvial diagrams. All analyses were stratified by intermittent claudication (IC) and chronic limb-threatening ischaemia (CLTI). The protocol was registered to ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03909022). Results: A total of 80,426 unique patient encounters were identified. Mean age was 72.7 (46.3% female). Amongst all patients, 25.6% were on SAPT, 4.1% on DAPT, 9.1% on VKA, 3.9% on DOAC, 3.9% on both antiplatelets and oral anticoagulation, and 53.3% without any antithrombotic therapy during the 12 months before index stay. The estimated cumulative incidence was 37.9% SAPT, 14.8% DAPT, 7.5% VKA, 4.3% DOAC, 7.4% both, and 28.1% without any antithrombotic therapy during the 6 months after index stay. The considerable increases in antiplatelet therapy were mainly driven by the group of patients without antithrombotics before index stay. As compared with IC, patients who suffered from CLTI received less often antiplatelets but more often anticoagulants both before and after index stay. Conclusions: Utilisation rates of antithrombotic therapy increased considerably after in-hospital treatment for PAOD. Yet, remarkably high rates of symptomatic patients without any blood-thinning therapy constitute a major concern with respect to adequate secondary prevention of PAOD patients.
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Correlation between Carbonic Anhydrase Isozymes and the Evolution of Myocardial Infarction in Diabetic Patients. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11081189. [PMID: 36009816 PMCID: PMC9404923 DOI: 10.3390/biology11081189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Simple Summary Heart disease in diabetics presents distinctive characteristics both anatomically and physiopathologically compared to non-diabetics. In people with diabetes, high blood pressure has a high incidence (approximately one-third of diabetic patients have high blood pressure) and is a risk factor for diabetic macro- and microvascular complications. The correlation of these parameters could represent early markers of the prognosis and evolution of diabetic patients with acute myocardial infarction and their routine determination could be included in the biological algorithm of acute myocardial infarction, but understanding of this aspect must be deepened in the future. The results showed that diabetic patients develop acute myocardial infarction more frequently, regardless of age. The level of the enzymes of myocardial necrosis was higher in diabetics compared to non-diabetics, and acute coronary syndrome occurs mainly in diabetics with inadequate metabolic balance. Our research may provide useful information for the medical community. Abstract (1) Background: Myocardial infarction was, until recently, recognized as a major coronary event, often fatal, with major implications for survivors. According to some authors, diabetes mellitus is an important atherogenic risk factor with cardiac determinations underlying the definition of the so-called “diabetic heart”. The present study aims to establish a correlation between the evolution of myocardial infarction in diabetic patients, by determining whether lactic acid levels, the activity of carbonic anhydrase isoenzymes, and the magnitude of ST-segment elevation are correlated with the subsequent evolution of myocardial infarction. (2) Methods: The study analyzed 2 groups of 30 patients each: group 1 consisted of diabetic patients with acute myocardial infarction, and group 2 consisted of non-diabetic patients with acute myocardial infarction. Patients were examined clinically and paraclinical, their heart markers, lactic acid, and the activity of carbonic anhydrase I and II isozymes were determined. All patients underwent electrocardiogram and echocardiography analyses. (3) Results: The results showed that diabetics develop acute myocardial infarction more frequently, regardless of how much time has passed since the diagnosis. The value of myocardial necrosis enzymes was higher in diabetics than in non-diabetics, and acute coronary syndrome occurs mainly in diabetics with poor metabolic balance. Lethality rates in non-diabetic patients with lactic acid values above normal are lower than in diabetics. (4) Conclusions: Lactic acid correlated with the activity of isozyme I of carbonic dioxide which could be early markers of the prognosis and evolution of diabetic patients with acute myocardial infarction.
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Edfors R, Jernberg T, Lewinter C, Blöndal M, Eha J, Lõiveke P, Marandi T, Ainla T, Saar A, Veldre G, Ferenci T, Andréka P, Jánosi A, Jortveit J, Halvorsen S. Differences in characteristics, treatments and outcomes in patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction: novel insights from four national European continuous real-world registries. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. QUALITY OF CARE & CLINICAL OUTCOMES 2022; 8:429-436. [PMID: 33605415 DOI: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcab013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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AIMS To study baseline characteristics, in-hospital managements and mortality of non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients in different European countries. METHODS AND RESULTS NSTEMI patients enrolled in the national myocardial infarction (MI) registries [EMIR; n = 5817 (Estonia), HUMIR; n = 30 787 (Hungary), NORMI; n = 33 054 (Norway), and SWEDEHEART; n = 49 533 (Sweden)] from 2014 to 2017 were included and presented as aggregated data. The median age at admission ranged from 70 to 75 years. Current smoking status was numerically higher in Norway (24%), Estonia (22%), and Hungary (19%), as compared to Sweden (17%). Patients in Hungary had a high rate of diabetes mellitus (37%) and hypertension (84%). The proportion of performed coronary angiographies (58% vs. 75%) and percutaneous coronary interventions (38% vs. 56%), differed most between Norway and Hungary. Prescription of dual antiplatelet therapy at hospital discharge ranged from 60% (Estonia) to 81% (Hungary). In-hospital death ranged from 3.5% (Sweden) to 9% (Estonia). The crude mortality rate at 1 month was 12% in Norway and 5% in Sweden (5%), whereas the 1-year mortality rates were similar (20-23%) in Hungary, Estonia, and Norway and 15% in Sweden. CONCLUSION Cross-comparisons of four national European MI registries provide important data on differences in risk factors and treatment regiments that may explain some of the observed differences in death rates. A unified European continuous MI registry could be an option to better understand how implementation of guideline-recommended therapy can be used to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.
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- Robert Edfors
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Morbygardsvagen 5, 1882 57 Stockholm, Sweden
- Bayer AB, Berzelius vag 35, 171 65 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Morbygardsvagen 5, 1882 57 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Heart and Vascular Theme, Section of Cardiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Eugeniavagen 23, 17165 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Heart Clinic, Tartu University Hospital, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 50406 Tartu, Estonia
- Department of Cardiology, University of Tartu, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 50406 Tartu, Estonia
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- Heart Clinic, Tartu University Hospital, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 50406 Tartu, Estonia
- Department of Cardiology, University of Tartu, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 50406 Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Tartu, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 50406 Tartu, Estonia
- Centre of Cardiology, North Estonia Medical Centre, 19 J. Sütiste Street, 13419 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Tartu, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 50406 Tartu, Estonia
- Centre of Cardiology, North Estonia Medical Centre, 19 J. Sütiste Street, 13419 Tallinn, Estonia
- Quality Department, North Estonia Medical Centre, 19 J. Sütiste Street, 13419 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Tartu, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 50406 Tartu, Estonia
- Centre of Cardiology, North Estonia Medical Centre, 19 J. Sütiste Street, 13419 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Centre of Cardiology, North Estonia Medical Centre, 19 J. Sütiste Street, 13419 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Tartu, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 50406 Tartu, Estonia
- Estonian Myocardial Infarction Registry, Tartu University Hospital, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 50406 Tartu, Estonia
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- John von Neumann Faculty of Informatics, Institute of Biomatics, Obuda University, Bécsi út 96/b, 1034 Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Statistics, Corvinus University of Budapest, Keleti Károly Street 5-7, 1024 Budapest, Hungary
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- Gottsegen György National Institute of Cardiology, Hungarian Myocardial Infarction Registry, Haller str 29, 096 Budapest Hungary, Hungary
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- Gottsegen György National Institute of Cardiology, Hungarian Myocardial Infarction Registry, Haller str 29, 096 Budapest Hungary, Hungary
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- Department of Cardiology, Sorlandet Hospital, Box 783, Stoa, 4809 Arendal, Norway
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- Department of Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo and University of Oslo, Kirkeveien 166, 0450 Oslo, Norway
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Zhao Q, Xu H, Zhang X, Ye Y, Dong Q, Fu R, Sun H, Yan X, Gao X, Yang J, Wang Y, Yang Y. Current Status and Hospital-Level Differences in Care and Outcomes of Patients With Acute Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in China: Insights From China Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 8:800222. [PMID: 35111827 PMCID: PMC8801489 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.800222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND With the growing burden of non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), developing countries face great challenges in providing equitable treatment nationwide. However, little is known about hospital-level disparities in the quality of NSTEMI care in China. We aimed to investigate the variations in NSTEMI care and patient outcomes across the three hospital levels (province-, prefecture- and county-level, with decreasing scale) in China. METHODS Data were derived from the China Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry on patients with NSTEMI consecutively registered between January 2013 and November 2016 from 31 provinces and municipalities throughout mainland China. Patients were categorized according to the hospital level they were admitted to. Multilevel generalized mixed models were fitted to examine the relationship between the hospital level and in-hospital mortality risk. RESULTS In total, 8,054 patients with NSTEMI were included (province-level: 1,698 patients; prefecture-level: 5,240 patients; county-level: 1,116 patients). Patients in the prefecture- and county-level hospitals were older, more likely to be female, and presented worse cardiac function than those in the province-level hospitals (P <0.05). Compared with the province-level hospitals, the rate of invasive strategies was significantly lower in the prefecture- and county-level hospitals (65.3, 43.3, and 15.4%, respectively, P <0.001). Invasive strategies were performed within the guideline-recommended timeframe in 25.4, 9.7, and 1.7% of very-high-risk patients, and 16.4, 7.4, and 2.4% of high-risk patients in province-, prefecture- and county-level hospitals, respectively (both P <0.001). The use of dual antiplatelet therapy in the county-level hospitals (87.2%) remained inadequate compared to the province- (94.5%, P <0.001) and prefecture-level hospitals (94.5%, P <0.001). There was an incremental trend of in-hospital mortality from province- to prefecture- to county-level hospitals (3.0, 4.4, and 6.9%, respectively, P-trend <0.001). After stepwise adjustment for patient characteristics, presentation, hospital facilities and in-hospital treatments, the hospital-level gap in mortality risk gradually narrowed and lost statistical significance in the fully adjusted model [Odds ratio: province-level vs. prefecture-level: 1.23 (0.73-2.05), P = 0.441; province-level vs. county-level: 1.61 (0.80-3.26), P = 0.182; P-trend = 0.246]. CONCLUSIONS There were significant variations in NSTEMI presentation and treatment patterns across the three hospital levels in China, which may largely explain the hospital-level disparity in in-hospital mortality. Quality improvement initiatives are warranted, especially among lower-level hospitals.
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- Qinghao Zhao
- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Medical Research and Biometrics Center, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Medical Research and Biometrics Center, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Toušek P, Bauer D, Neuberg M, Nováčková M, Mašek P, Tu Ma P, Kočka V, Moťovská Z, Widimský P. Patient characteristics, treatment strategy, outcomes, and hospital costs of acute coronary syndrome: 3 years of data from a large high-volume centre in Central Europe. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022; 24:B3-B9. [PMID: 35370502 PMCID: PMC8971736 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suac001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Managing patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in an ageing population with comorbidities is clinically and economically challenging. Well-conducted unselected registries are essential for providing information on real-day clinical practice. The aim was to create a long term, very detail-controlled registry of unselected patients admitted with ACS to a high-volume centre in Central Europe. Consecutive patients admitted with confirmed ACS were entered into the prospective registry from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2021. Data on 214 parameters, including clinical characteristics, angiographic findings, laboratory and therapeutic findings, financial costs, and in-hospital mortality, were obtained for all patients. Analyses were performed on the complete dataset of 1804 patients. Of these patients, 694 (38.5%) were admitted for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and 1110 (61.5%) were admitted for non-ST-elevation (NSTE)-ACS [779 with NSTE myocardial infarction (NSTE-MI) and 331 with unstable angina (UA)]. Almost all patients (99%) underwent coronary angiography. Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) was performed in 93.4% of STEMI patients and 74.5% of NSTE-ACS patients. Patients with NSTE-MI had the longest total hospital stay (8.1 ± 9.1 days) and highest financial costs (8579.5 ± 7173.2 euros). In-hospital mortality was 1.2% in UA, 6.2% in NSTE-MI, and 10.9% in STEMI patients. Age older than 75 years, pre-hospital cardiac arrest and/or mechanical ventilation, subacute STEMI, and ejection fraction below 40% were the most powerful predictors of in-hospital mortality as assessed by multivariate analyses. The in-hospital mortality of unselected NSTE-MI and STEMI patients in daily practice is not low despite very good implementation of guideline-recommended therapy with a high rate of revascularization. The highest financial costs are associated with NSTE-MI.
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- Petr Toušek
- Department of Cardiology, Third Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Královské Vinohrady, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cardiology, Third Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Královské Vinohrady, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Medtronic Czechia, Partner of INTERCARDIS Project, Prosecká 852/66, Prague, 190 00, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cardiology, Third Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Královské Vinohrady, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Medtronic Czechia, Partner of INTERCARDIS Project, Prosecká 852/66, Prague, 190 00, Czech Republic
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- Medtronic Czechia, Partner of INTERCARDIS Project, Prosecká 852/66, Prague, 190 00, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cardiology, Third Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Královské Vinohrady, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cardiology, Third Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Královské Vinohrady, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cardiology, Third Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Královské Vinohrady, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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Zhang M, Zuo HJ, Yang HX, Nan N, Song XT. Trends in conventional cardiovascular risk factors and myocardial infarction subtypes among young Chinese men with a first acute myocardial infarction. Clin Cardiol 2021; 45:129-135. [PMID: 34964143 PMCID: PMC8799041 DOI: 10.1002/clc.23770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is limited data on the characteristics of conventional risk factors (RFs) in young Chinese men hospitalized with a first acute myocardial infarction (AMI). HYPOTHESIS We analyzed the trends in and prevalence of cardiovascular RFs and subtypes of MI during the first AMI in young Chinese men. METHODS A total of 2739 men aged 18-44 years hospitalized for a first AMI were identified from 2007 to 2017. The overall prevalence of RFs and their respective temporal trends and subtypes of AMI were evaluated. RESULTS The most prevalent conditions were smoking, followed by hypertension and then obesity. Patients aged <35 years had a much higher prevalence of hypercholesterolemia and obesity. Compared with a similar reference population in the United States, young Chinese men had a higher prevalence of smoking and dyslipidemia, but a lower prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. The prevalence of hypertension increased from 2007 through 2017 (p trend <.001), whereas smoking decreased gradually. AMI frequently presented as ST-segment elevation MI (STEMI) (77.5%). Cluster of conventional RFs (3 RFs, odds ratio [OR]: 1.69, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.11-2.57; ≥4 RFs, OR: 2.50, 95% CI: 1.55-4.03] and multivessel disease (OR = 1.32, 95% CI: 1.08-1.60) increased the risk of non-STEMI (NSTEMI). CONCLUSIONS Conventional RFs were highly prevalent in young Chinese men who were hospitalized for first AMI events, and the temporal trends varied different between China and US populations. Multivessel disease and cluster of conventional RFs are closely related to NSTEMI. Optimized preventive strategies among young adults are warranted.
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- Min Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Community Health Research, Beijing Institute of Heart Lung and Blood Vessel Diseases, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Dawson LP, Dinh D, Duffy SJ, Clark D, Reid CM, Brennan A, Andrianopoulos N, Hiew C, Freeman M, Oqueli E, Chan W, Ajani AE. Temporal Trends in Patient Risk Profile and Clinical Outcomes Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. CARDIOVASCULAR REVASCULARIZATION MEDICINE 2021; 31:10-16. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2020.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Franken M, Giugliano RP, Goodman SG, Baracioli LM, Godoy LC, Furtado RHM, Lima FG, Nicolau JC. Performance of acute coronary syndrome approaches in Brazil: a report from the BRACE (Brazilian Registry in Acute Coronary SyndromEs). EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. QUALITY OF CARE & CLINICAL OUTCOMES 2021; 6:284-292. [PMID: 31400191 DOI: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcz045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Revised: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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AIMS Diagnostic and therapeutic tools have a significant impact on morbidity and mortality associated with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Data about ACS performance measures are scarce in Brazil, and improving its collection is an objective of the Brazilian Registry in Acute Coronary syndromEs (BRACE). METHODS AND RESULTS The BRACE is a cross-sectional, observational epidemiological registry of ACS patients. Stratified 'cluster sampling' methodology was adopted to obtain a representative picture of ACS. A performance score (PS) varying from 0 to 100 was developed to compare studied parameters. Performance measures alone and the PS were compared between institutions, and the relationship between the PS and outcomes was evaluated. A total of 1150 patients, median age 63 years, 64% male, from 72 hospitals were included in the registry. The mean PS for the overall population was 65.9% ± 20.1%. Teaching institutions had a significantly higher PS (71.4% ± 16.9%) compared with non-teaching hospitals (63.4% ± 21%; P < 0.001). Overall in-hospital mortality was 5.2%, and the variables that correlated independently with in-hospital mortality included: PS-per point increase (OR = 0.97, 95% CI 0.95-0.98, P < 0.001), age-per year (OR = 1.06, 95% CI 1.03-1.09, P < 0.001), chronic kidney disease (OR = 3.12, 95% CI 1.08-9.00, P = 0.036), and prior angioplasty (OR = 0.25, 95% CI 0.07-0.84, P = 0.025). CONCLUSIONS In BRACE, the adoption of evidence-based therapies for ACS, as measured by the performance score, was independently associated with lower in-hospital mortality. The use of diagnostic tools and therapeutic approaches for the management of ACS is less than ideal in Brazil, with high variability especially among different regions of the country.
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- Marcelo Franken
- Cardiology Department, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Av. Albert Einstein 627/701, 4th Floor, São Paulo 05652900, Brazil
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- Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) Study Group, Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Terrence Donnelly Heart Centre, St Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Av. Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, 44, Sao Paulo 05403900, Brazil
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- Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Av. Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, 44, Sao Paulo 05403900, Brazil.,Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Av. Albert Einstein 627/701, 4th Floor, São Paulo 05652900, Brazil.,Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Av. Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, 44, Sao Paulo 05403900, Brazil
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- Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Av. Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, 44, Sao Paulo 05403900, Brazil
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- Instituto do Coracao (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Av. Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, 44, Sao Paulo 05403900, Brazil
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Martins E, Magne J, Pradel V, Faugeras G, Bosle S, Cailloce D, Darodes N, Fleurant E, Karam H, Petitcolin PB, Pages PA, Rousselle V, Virot P, Aboyans V. The mortality rates in registries of patients with STEMI are highly affected by inclusion criteria and population characteristics. Acta Cardiol 2021; 76:504-512. [PMID: 33478343 DOI: 10.1080/00015385.2020.1848970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Different mortality rates are reported in registries of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), but comparisons between registries are challenging. AIMS To determine whether the higher mortality rate in our regional French registry (SCALIM) is related to different inclusion criteria and demographic characteristics. METHODS The SCALIM registry included all patients with STEMI within the first 24 h in the region of Limousin, France (06/2011-01/2015). To compare mortality rates with other contemporary registries in France and European neighbouring countries, the others' inclusion criteria were applied to the SCALIM registry. RESULTS Among 1501 patients included, in-hospital and 1-month mortality were 8.2% and 8.8% respectively, significantly higher than many other registries. The use of inclusion criteria from EMUST (France), MINAP (UK) or LOMBARDIMA (Italy) markedly decreased the number of enrolled patients by 64%, 36%, and 21%, respectively. When those inclusion criteria were applied to the SCALIM registry, difference in in-hospital and 1-month mortality rates between other registries and ours remained significant. In the multivariate analysis, age, initial acute pulmonary oedema (Killip class ≥2), complication occurring before percutaneous coronary intervention, absence of transfer to an interventional cardiology centre for primary angioplasty and lack of reperfusion therapy within 12 h were associated with higher risk of 1-month mortality (all p < 0.05). Age (65 versus 63.3 years, p < 0.001) was higher and reperfusion rate (84.2 versus 74.7%, p < 0.001) was significantly lower in SCALIM than FAST-MI, the national French registry on STEMI patients. Interestingly, the 3% of patients included in SCALIM who would be excluded from FAST-MI registry had 91% mortality at one month. CONCLUSION Higher mortality rate in our regional SCALIM registry is in part due to differences in inclusion criteria and demographic data. Consensus should be made to harmonise inclusion criteria in STEMI registries for the sake of comparability.
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- CHU Limoges, Hôpital Dupuytren, Limoges, France
- INSERM 1094, Faculté de médecine de Limoges Service de Cardiologie, Limoges, France
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- CHU Limoges, Hôpital Dupuytren, Limoges Service des urgences, France
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- CHU Limoges, Hôpital Dupuytren, Limoges, France
- INSERM 1094, Faculté de médecine de Limoges Service de Cardiologie, Limoges, France
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Kuehnemund L, Koeppe J, Feld J, Wiederhold A, Illner J, Makowski L, Gerß J, Reinecke H, Freisinger E. Gender differences in acute myocardial infarction-A nationwide German real-life analysis from 2014 to 2017. Clin Cardiol 2021; 44:890-898. [PMID: 34075604 PMCID: PMC8259152 DOI: 10.1002/clc.23662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Female sex was reported to be associated with an unfavorable outcome in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). In this nationwide analysis we assessed sex differences in acute outcomes of AMI and recent trends in patient healthcare. METHODS We analyzed 875 735 German cases hospitalized with a main diagnosis of ST- (STEMI) and non ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) between January 01 2014 and December 31 2017 regarding morbidity, in-hospital mortality and treatments. A multivariable logistic regression model was designed to evaluate the use of interventions and their impact on in-hospital mortality. RESULTS STEMI cases decreased from 72 894 in 2014 to 68 213 in 2017, with 70% assignable to men. Female sex was associated with older age (74 vs. 62 years), and higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors such as chronic kidney disease (19.2% vs. 12.5%), hypertension (69.0% vs. 65.0%) and left ventricular heart failure (36.0% vs. 32.1%). In NSTEMI, female sex was also associated with older age (78 vs. 71 years), and higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors such as chronic kidney disease (29.7% vs. 23.9%), hypertension (77.4% vs. 74.5%) and left ventricular heart failure (40.5% vs. 36.4%). Overall, 74.3% of female and 81.3% of male STEMI cases received percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI, p < 0.001). In NSTEMI, PCI was performed in 40.8% of female and 52.0% of male cases (p < 0.001). In-hospital mortality was notably increased in female patients with STEMI (15.0% vs. 9.6%; p < 0.001; OR 1.07; 95% CI 1.03-1.10) and NSTEMI (8.3% vs. 6.3%; p < 0.001; OR 0.91; 95% CI 0.89-0.93) compared to males. CONCLUSIONS Our nationwide real-world data document that in-patient STEMI cases continue to decrease in women and men. The observed higher in-hospital mortality in women was largely attributed to a more unfavorable risk and age distribution rather than to female-intrinsic factors. Women with AMI continue to be less likely to receive revascularization therapies.
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- Leonie Kuehnemund
- University Hospital Muenster, Cardiol., Dept. of Cardiology I - Coronary and Peripheral Vascular Disease, Heart Failure, Muenster, Germany
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- Institute of Biostatistics and Clinical Research, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Institute of Biostatistics and Clinical Research, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- University Hospital Muenster, Cardiol., Dept. of Cardiology I - Coronary and Peripheral Vascular Disease, Heart Failure, Muenster, Germany
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- University Hospital Muenster, Cardiol., Dept. of Cardiology I - Coronary and Peripheral Vascular Disease, Heart Failure, Muenster, Germany
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- University Hospital Muenster, Cardiol., Dept. of Cardiology I - Coronary and Peripheral Vascular Disease, Heart Failure, Muenster, Germany
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- Institute of Biostatistics and Clinical Research, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- University Hospital Muenster, Cardiol., Dept. of Cardiology I - Coronary and Peripheral Vascular Disease, Heart Failure, Muenster, Germany
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- University Hospital Muenster, Cardiol., Dept. of Cardiology I - Coronary and Peripheral Vascular Disease, Heart Failure, Muenster, Germany
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Dörr M, Riemer U, Christ M, Bauersachs J, Bosch R, Laufs U, Neumann A, Scherer M, Störk S, Wachter R. Hospitalizations for heart failure: still major differences between East and West Germany 30 years after reunification. ESC Heart Fail 2021; 8:2546-2555. [PMID: 33949148 PMCID: PMC8318397 DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.13407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Aims Heart failure (HF) is the most common primary inpatient diagnosis in Germany. We examined temporal trends of HF hospitalization within Germany focusing on regional differences. Methods and results We analysed aggregated data of more than 320 million hospitalizations in Germany from 2000 to 2017. Temporal trends of HF‐related parameters were analysed, focusing on regional differences between the federal states. The absolute number of HF‐related hospitalizations throughout Germany increased continuously and almost doubled (from 239 694 to 464 724 cases, +94%) with the relative increase being higher in East Germany compared with West Germany (119% vs. 88%). These regional differences persisted after age standardization with 609 and 490 cases per 100 000 population, respectively. The length of stay decreased continuously across Germany (from 14.3 to 10.2 days; −29%), while the total number of HF‐related hospital days increased by 51% in East Germany and 35% in West Germany. In 2017, HF remained the leading cause of in‐hospital death (8.9% of all cases), with a markedly higher rate in East vs. West Germany (65 vs. 43 deaths per 100 000 population). Conclusions Heart failure remains the most common cause of hospitalization and in‐hospital death throughout Germany. The increase in HF‐related morbidity and mortality was much higher in East Germany compared with West Germany during the observation period. A more detailed understanding of these striking disparities 30 years after the German reunification requires further investigations. There is an urgent need for action with regard to stronger control of risk factors and improvement of both chronic HF management and healthcare structures.
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- Marcus Dörr
- Department of Internal Medicine B, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, Greifswald, Germany.,DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Medical Department, Novartis Pharma GmbH, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Emergency Department, Luzerner Kantonsspital, Luzern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Hannover Medical School, Hanover, Germany
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- Cardio Centrum Ludwigsburg-Bietigheim, Ludwigsburg, Germany
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- Clinic and Policlinic for Cardiology, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute for Health Care Management and Research, University of Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Germany
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- Department of Primary Medical Care, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Comprehensive Heart Failure Center Würzburg and Dept. Medicine I, University and University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Clinic and Policlinic for Cardiology, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.,Clinic for Cardiology and Pneumology, University Medicine Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany.,DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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Blöndal M, Ainla T, Eha J, Lõiveke P, Marandi T, Saar A, Veldre G, Edfors R, Lewinter C, Jernberg T, Jortveit J, Halvorsen S, Becker D, Csanádi Z, Ferenci T, Andréka P, Jánosi A. Comparison of management and outcomes of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients in Estonia, Hungary, Norway and Sweden according to national ongoing registries. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. QUALITY OF CARE & CLINICAL OUTCOMES 2021; 8:307-314. [PMID: 33710273 DOI: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcaa098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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AIM Describe the characteristics, management and outcomes of hospitalized ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients according to national ongoing myocardial infarction registries in Estonia, Hungary, Norway and Sweden. METHODS AND RESULTS Country-level aggregated data was used to study baseline characteristics, use of in-hospital procedures, medications at discharge, in-hospital complications, 30-day and 1-year mortality for all patients admitted with STEMI during 2014-2017 using data from EMIR (Estonia; n = 4584), HUMIR (Hungary; n = 23685), NORMI (Norway; n = 12414, data for 2013-2016) and SWEDEHEART (Sweden; n = 23342). Estonia and Hungary had a higher proportion of women, patients with hypertension, diabetes and peripheral artery disease compared to Norway and Sweden. Rates of reperfusion varied from 75.7% in Estonia to 84.0% in Sweden. Rates of recommendation of discharge medications were generally high and similar. However, Estonia demonstrated the lowest rates of dual antiplatelet therapy (78.1%) and statins (86.5%). Norway had the lowest rates of beta-blockers (80.5%) and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin II receptor blockers (61.5%). The 30-day mortality rates ranged between 9.9-13.4% remaining lowest in Sweden. 1-year mortality rates ranged from 14.8% in Sweden and 16.0% in Norway to 20.6% in Hungary and 21.1% in Estonia. Age-adjusted lethality rates were highest for Hungary and lowest for Sweden. CONCLUSION This inter-country comparison of data from four national ongoing European registries provide new insights into the risk factors, management and outcomes of patients with STEMI. There are several possible reasons for the findings, including coverage of the registries and variability of baseline-characteristics' definitions that need to be further explored.
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- Mai Blöndal
- Department of Cardiology, University of Tartu, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 51014, Tartu, Estonia.,Heart Clinic, Tartu University Hospital, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 51014, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Tartu, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 51014, Tartu, Estonia.,Centre of Cardiology, North Estonia Medical Centre, 19 J. Sütiste Street, 13419, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Tartu, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 51014, Tartu, Estonia.,Heart Clinic, Tartu University Hospital, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 51014, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Tartu, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 51014, Tartu, Estonia.,Centre of Cardiology, North Estonia Medical Centre, 19 J. Sütiste Street, 13419, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Tartu, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 51014, Tartu, Estonia.,Centre of Cardiology, North Estonia Medical Centre, 19 J. Sütiste Street, 13419, Tallinn, Estonia.,Quality Department, North Estonia Medical Centre, 19 J. Sütiste Street, 13419, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Centre of Cardiology, North Estonia Medical Centre, 19 J. Sütiste Street, 13419, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Estonian Myocardial Infarction Registry, Tartu University Hospital, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 51014, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Bayer AB, Solna, Sweden
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- Heart and Vascular Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, Sorlandet Hospital, Box 783, Stoa 4809, Arendal, Norway
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- Department of Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål Hospital, PB 4956, Nydalen, 0424, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Cardiology, University of Oslo, OUS HF Rikshospitalet, PB 4950, Nydalen, 0424, Oslo, Norway
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, 9 Gaál József street, Budapest, Hungary
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- University of Debrecen, Cardiology and Heart Surgery Clinic, 22 Móricz Zsigmond street, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Obuda University, John von Neumann Faculty of Informatics, Applied Informatics Institute, Physiological Controls Group, Becsi ut 96/B, 1034, Budapest, Hungary
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- Gottsegen National Institute of Cardiology, Hungarian Myocardial Infarction Registry, 29 Haller street, 1096, Budapest, Hungary
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- Gottsegen National Institute of Cardiology, Hungarian Myocardial Infarction Registry, 29 Haller street, 1096, Budapest, Hungary
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Liao CT, Hsieh TH, Shih CY, Liu PY, Wang JD. Cost-effectiveness of percutaneous coronary intervention versus medical therapy in patients with acute myocardial infarction: real-world and lifetime-horizon data from Taiwan. Sci Rep 2021; 11:5608. [PMID: 33692425 PMCID: PMC7947011 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-84853-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Although some studies have assessed the cost-effectiveness of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in acute myocardial infarction (AMI), there has been a lack of nationwide real-world studies estimating life expectancy (LE), loss-of-LE, life-years saved, and lifetime medical costs. We evaluated the cost-effectiveness of PCI versus non-PCI therapy by integrating a survival function and mean-cost function over a lifelong horizon to obtain the estimations for AMI patients without major comorbidities. We constructed a longitudinal AMI cohort based on the claim database of Taiwan's National Health Insurance during 1999–2015. Taiwan's National Mortality Registry Database was linked to derive a survival function to estimate LE, loss-of-LE, life-years saved, and lifetime medical costs in both therapies. This study enrolled a total of 38,441 AMI patients; AMI patients receiving PCI showed a fewer loss-of-LE (3.6 versus 5.2 years), and more lifetime medical costs (US$ 49,112 versus US$ 43,532). The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) was US$ 3488 per life-year saved. After stratification by age, the AMI patients aged 50–59 years receiving PCI was shown to be cost-saving. From the perspective of Taiwan's National Health Insurance, PCI is cost-effective in AMI patients without major comorbidities. Notably, for patients aged 50–59 years, PCI is cost-saving.
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- Chia-Te Liao
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Road, Tainan, 701, Taiwan.,Department of Electrical Engineer, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Road, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Road, Tainan, 701, Taiwan. .,Department of Internal Medicine and Occupational and Environmental Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital Tainan, No. 1, University Road, Tainan, 701, Taiwan.
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Ishiguchi H, Yasuda Y, Ishikura M, Yoshida M, Imoto K, Sonoyama K, Kawabata T, Okamura T, Endo A, Kobayashi S, Tanabe K, Yano M, Oda T. Trends Over Time in the Incidences of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction During the Past Decade in a Rural Japanese High-Aged Population. Circ J 2021; 85:175-184. [DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-20-0955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Division of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University
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- Division of Cardiology, Shimane Prefectural Central Hospital
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- Division of Cardiology, Shimane Prefectural Central Hospital
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Division of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Division of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Division of Cardiology, Shimane Prefectural Central Hospital
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Gaede L, Möllmann H. [The elderly patient with acute coronary syndrome]. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2021; 146:48-57. [PMID: 33395727 DOI: 10.1055/a-1212-9393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The elderly patient with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is often not treated on an evidence based basis due to age, previous illnesses and also an increased risk of bleeding. This applies to both drug and interventional therapy. However, valid data clearly show that elderly patients in particular benefit from guideline-adherent therapy, especially interventional revascularisation.
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Modified Strategies for Invasive Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome during the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Clin Med 2020; 10:jcm10010024. [PMID: 33374167 PMCID: PMC7795165 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10010024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 12/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic presents several challenges for managing patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Modified treatment algorithms have been proposed for the pandemic. We assessed new algorithms proposed by The European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) and the Acute Cardiovascular Care Association (ACCA) on patients with ACS admitted to the hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 period group (CPG) consisted of patients admitted into a high-volume centre in Prague between 1 February 2020 and 30 May 2020 (n = 181). The reference group (RG) included patients who had been admitted between 1 October 2018 and 31 January 2020 (n = 834). The proportions of patients with different types of ACS admitted before and during the pandemic did not differ significantly: in all ACS patients, KILLIP III-IV class was present in 13.9% in RG and in 9.4% of patients in CPG (p = 0.082). In NSTE-ACS patients, the ejection fraction was lower in the CPG than in the RG (44.7% vs. 50.7%, respectively; p < 0.001). The time from symptom onset to first medical contact did not differ between CPG and RG patients in the respective NSTE-ACS and STEMI groups. The time to early invasive treatment in NSTE-ACS patients and the time to reperfusion in STEMI patients were not significantly different between the RG and the CPG. In-hospital mortality did not differ between the groups in NSTE-ACS patients (odds ratio in the CPG 0.853, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.247 to 2.951; p = 0.960) nor in STEMI patients (odds ratio in CPG 1.248, 95% CI 0.566 to 2.749; p = 0.735). Modified treatment strategies for ACS during the COVID-19 pandemic did not cause treatment delays. Hospital mortality did not differ.
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Sun P, Li J, Fang W, Su X, Yu B, Wang Y, Li C, Chen H, Wang X, Zhang B, Li Y, Momin M, Shi Y, Wang H, Zhang Y, Xiang D, Huo Y. Effectiveness of chest pain centre accreditation on the management of acute coronary syndrome: a retrospective study using a national database. BMJ Qual Saf 2020; 30:867-875. [PMID: 33443197 DOI: 10.1136/bmjqs-2020-011491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 11/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Large-scale real-world data to evaluate the impact of chest pain centre (CPC) accreditation on acute coronary syndrome (ACS) emergency care in heavy-burden developing countries like China are rare. METHODS This study is a retrospective study based on data from the Hospital Quality Monitoring System (HQMS) database. This study included emergency patients admitted with ACS to hospitals that uploaded clinical data continuously to the database from 2013 to 2016. Propensity score matching was used to compare hospitals with and without CPC accreditation during this period. A longitudinal self-contrast comparison design with mixed-effects models was used to compare management of ACS before and after accreditation. RESULTS A total of 798 008 patients with ACS from 746 hospitals were included in the analysis. After matching admission date, hospital levels and types and adjusting for possible covariates, patients with ACS admitted to accredited CPCs had lower in-hospital mortality (OR=0.70, 95% CI 0.53 to 0.93), shorter length of stay (LOS; adjusted multiplicative effect=0.89, 95% CI 0.84 to 0.94) and more percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures (OR=3.53, 95% CI 2.20 to 5.66) than patients admitted in hospitals without applying for CPC accreditation. Furthermore, when compared with the 'before accreditation' group only in accredited CPCs, the in-hospital mortality and LOS decreased and the usage of PCI were increased in both 'accreditation' (for in-hospital mortality: OR=0.86, 95% CI 0.79 to 0.93; for LOS: 0.94, 95% CI 0.93 to 0.95; for PCI: OR=1.22, 95% CI 1.18 to 1.26) and 'after accreditation' groups (for in-hospital mortality: OR=0.90, 95% CI 0.84 to 0.97; for LOS: 0.89, 95% CI 0.89 to 0.90; for PCI: OR=1.36, 95% CI 1.33 to 1.39). The significant benefits of decreased in-hospital mortality, reduced LOS and increased PCI usage were also observed for patients with acute myocardial infarction. CONCLUSIONS CPC accreditation is associated with better management and in-hospital clinical outcomes of patients with ACS. CPC establishment and accreditation should be promoted and implemented in countries with high levels of ACS.
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- Pengfei Sun
- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.,The Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Harbin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Harbin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital Xiamen university, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Emergency Department, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Corporate Ethics Department, Bureau of Medical Administration National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- China Standard Medical Information Research Center, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Clinical Trial Unit, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command of PLA, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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Myocardial Infarction in Centenarians. Data from The Polish Registry of Acute Coronary Syndromes. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9103377. [PMID: 33096868 PMCID: PMC7589182 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9103377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background: There are no data regarding the mortality rate, risks and benefits of particular reperfusion methods and pharmacological treatment complications in patients aged over 100 years with acute coronary syndromes. We sought to assess the treatment of myocardial infarction (MI) in patients older than 100 years and to determine prognostic factors for this group. Methods: Among the 716,566 patients recorded between 2003 and 2018 in the Polish Registry of Acute Coronary Syndromes, 104 patients aged ≥100 with MI were included. The patients were categorized into two groups: group 1 received conservative treatment (64 patients), and group 2 received invasive strategy (40 patients). Results: The frequencies of in-hospital mortality, MI and stroke were similar in both arms. No difference in the frequency of the combined endpoint (death, reinfarction, stroke) was noted. Invasive treatment was more advantageous for 12-month outcomes; 50 patients in group 1 (79%) and 23 patients in group 2 (57.50%) died (p = 0.017). The multivariate analysis identified the lower left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) (Hazard Ratio (HR) = 0.96; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 0.94–0.99; p = 0.012), lack of coronary angiography (HR = 0.49; 95% CI: 0.24–0.99; p = 0.048) and cardiac arrest (HR = 4.61; 95% CI: 1.64–12.99; p = 0.0038) as predictors of 12-month mortality in this group. Conclusions: Invasive MI treatment may be beneficial for selected very old patients.
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Farmakis I, Zafeiropoulos S, Kartas A, Boulmpou A, Nevras V, Papadimitriou I, Tampaki A, Vlachou A, Markidis E, Koutsakis A, Ziakas A, Karvounis H, Giannakoulas G. Treatment practices and lipid profile of patients with acute coronary syndrome: results from a tertiary care hospital. Acta Cardiol 2020; 75:527-534. [PMID: 31219734 DOI: 10.1080/00015385.2019.1626087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Background: Considering the increasing burden of cardiovascular risk factors and recent advances on the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS), we studied the epidemiological characteristics and treatment strategies of patients presenting with ACS. We also evaluated the lipid profile and attainment of lipid goals in a 'real world' clinical setting.Methods: This was a substudy of IDEAL-LDL (Motivational interviewing to support low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) therapeutic goals and lipid-lowering therapy compliance in patients with acute coronary syndromes), a single-centre, prospective, randomised controlled trial. Baseline data from a total of 357 ACS patients were gathered using standardised methods.Results: Median age of patients was 60 years and 81.2% were males. Arterial hypertension and smoking were the most prevalent risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). Patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) were heavier smokers, but were younger and exercised more compared to those with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS). Conversely, more NSTE-ACS patients had arterial hypertension, dyslipidaemia and diabetes mellitus. One-fifth of ACS patients was treated conservatively without a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A combination of statin, dual antiplatelet therapy and beta-blockers were prescribed to 79.6% of patients upon discharge. A renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitor and a beta-blocker were prescribed to 67.3 and 91.8% of patients with LVEF ≤40%, respectively. Of patients with prior history of CAD, 63.1%, 71.4% and 58.3% received regularly statins, antiplatelets and beta-blocker treatment, respectively. Only 22.3% of these CAD patients had an optimal LDL-C of <70 mg/dl at admission.Conclusions: In hospitalised patients with ACS, management practices differed by ACS type and discharge medication was, mostly, in line with the latest guidelines. However, medication adherence and lipid lowering goals of secondary CAD prevention were largely unachieved.
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- Ioannis Farmakis
- Cardiology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Wita K, Kułach A, Sikora J, Fluder J, Nowalany-Kozielska E, Milewski K, Pączek P, Sobocik H, Olender J, Szela L, Kalarus Z, Buszman P, Jankowski P, Gąsior M. Managed Care after Acute Myocardial Infarction (MC-AMI) Reduces Total Mortality in 12-Month Follow-Up-Results from a Poland's National Health Fund Program of Comprehensive Post-MI Care-A Population-Wide Analysis. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9103178. [PMID: 33008030 PMCID: PMC7600386 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9103178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Advances in the acute treatment of myocardial infarction (AMI) substantially reduced in-hospital mortality, but the post-discharge prognosis is still unacceptable. The Managed Care in Acute Myocardial Infarction (MC-AMI) is a program of Poland's National Health Fund that aims at comprehensive post-AMI care to improve long-term prognosis. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of MC-AMI on all-cause mortality in one-year follow-up. METHODS MC-AMI includes acute MI treatment, complex revascularization, cardiac rehabilitation (CR), scheduled one-year outpatient follow-up, and prevention of sudden cardiac death. In this retrospective observational study performed in a province of Silesia, Poland, we analyzed 3893 MC-AMI participants, and compared them to 6946 patients in the control group. After propensity score matching, we compared two groups of 3551 subjects each. To assess the effect of MC-AMI and other variables on mortality, we preformed a Cox regression. RESULTS MC-AMI was related with mortality reduction by 38% in a 12-month observation period and the effect persisted even after. Multivariable Cox regression analysis revealed MC-AMI participation to be inversely associated with 1-year mortality (HR 0.52, 95%CI 0.42-0.65, p < 0.001). Besides that, older age (HR 1.47/10 y), ST-elevation AMI (HR 1.41), heart failure (HR 2.08), diabetes (HR 1.52), and dialysis (HR 2.38) were significantly associated with the primary endpoint. Among MC-AMI components, cardiac rehabilitation (HR 0.34) and strict outpatient care (HR 0.42) are the crucial factors affecting mortality reduction. CONCLUSIONS Participation in MC-AMI reduced 1-year mortality by 38% and the effect persisted after the program had been completed.
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- Krystian Wita
- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 40-635 Katowice, Poland;
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Ziolowa 47, 40-635 Katowice, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +48-32-252-74-07
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- Department of Cardiology, Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases, Medical University of Silesia, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland; (J.S.); (E.N.-K.); (M.G.)
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- Third Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 40-635 Katowice, Poland;
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- Department of Cardiology, Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases, Medical University of Silesia, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland; (J.S.); (E.N.-K.); (M.G.)
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- Voivodeship Specialist Hospital no 5, 41-200 Sosnowiec, Poland;
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- Voivodeship Specialist Hospital no 2, 44-330 Jastrzebie Zdroj, Poland;
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- Department of Cardiology, Congenital Heart Diseases and Electrotherapy, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland;
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- Department of Epidemiology, Medical University of Silesia, 40-752 Katowice, Poland;
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- 1st Department of Cardiology, Interventional Electrocardiology and Hypertension, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-008 Kraków, Poland;
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- Department of Cardiology, Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases, Medical University of Silesia, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland; (J.S.); (E.N.-K.); (M.G.)
- 3rd Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
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Karbach S, Hobohm L, Wild J, Münzel T, Gori T, Wegner J, Steinbrink K, Wenzel P, Keller K. Impact of Psoriasis on Mortality Rate and Outcome in Myocardial Infarction. J Am Heart Assoc 2020; 9:e016956. [PMID: 32914667 PMCID: PMC7726965 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.016956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Background Psoriasis is a frequent chronic inflammatory cytokine‐mediated skin disease and was identified to be an independent risk factor for the occurrence of myocardial infarction (MI). However, data about the impact of psoriasis on mortality and other in‐hospital adverse events in the setting of MI are sparse and inconsistent. Methods and Results The nationwide German inpatient sample of the years 2005 to 2016 was used for statistical analysis. Hospitalized patients with MI were stratified for the presence of psoriasis and the impact of psoriasis on in‐hospital events was investigated. Overall, 3 307 703 patients with MI (37.6% females, 56.8% aged ≥70 years) were treated in Germany (2005–2016); among them 9028 (0.3%) were diagnosed with psoriasis. Patients with MI with psoriasis were significantly younger (68.0 [58.0–76.0] versus 73.0 [62.0–81.0] years; P<0.001) and showed significant lower in‐hospital case‐fatality rate (7.1% versus 12.4%; P<0.001), confirmed in the regression (odds ratio, 0.68; 95% CI, 0.63–0.74; P<0.001) adjusted for age, sex, and comorbidities. They more frequently revealed cardiovascular risk factors such as arterial hypertension (58.9% versus 55.0%; P<0.001), hyperlipidemia (44.4% versus 38.6%; P<0.001), smoking (14.3% versus 7.4%; P<0.001), diabetes mellitus (34.8% versus 30.4%; P<0.001) or obesity (17.9% versus 9.3%; P<0.001). While the rate of percutaneous coronary intervention (41.4 versus 42.0%; P=0.223) was comparable between both groups, coronary bypass surgery was more often performed in patients with MI with psoriasis (7.7% versus 4.7%; P<0.001). Conclusions Overall, only 0.3% of all MI cases were diagnosed with psoriasis, and patients with MI with psoriasis were in median 5 years younger than patients with MI without psoriasis. Psoriasis seems to enhance the prevalence of classical cardiovascular risk factors and might therefore explain the earlier time point for MI. Our data also showed in turn a lower in‐hospital mortality rate in patients with MI with psoriasis, presumably driven by younger age.
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- Susanne Karbach
- Department of Cardiology Cardiology I University Medical Center Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz) Mainz Germany.,Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH) University Medical Center Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz) Mainz Germany
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- Department of Cardiology Cardiology I University Medical Center Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz) Mainz Germany.,Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH) University Medical Center Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz) Mainz Germany
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- Department of Cardiology Cardiology I University Medical Center Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz) Mainz Germany.,Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH) University Medical Center Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz) Mainz Germany
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- Department of Cardiology Cardiology I University Medical Center Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz) Mainz Germany.,German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Rhine Main Mainz Germany
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- Department of Cardiology Cardiology I University Medical Center Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz) Mainz Germany.,Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH) University Medical Center Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz) Mainz Germany.,German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Rhine Main Mainz Germany
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- Department of Dermatology University Medical Center Mainz Mainz Germany
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- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH) University Medical Center Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz) Mainz Germany.,Department of Dermatology University Medical Center Münster Westfälische Wilhelms-University Münster Münster Germany
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- Department of Cardiology Cardiology I University Medical Center Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz) Mainz Germany.,Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH) University Medical Center Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz) Mainz Germany.,German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Rhine Main Mainz Germany
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- Department of Cardiology Cardiology I University Medical Center Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz) Mainz Germany.,Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH) University Medical Center Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz) Mainz Germany.,Medical Clinic VII Department of Sports Medicine University Hospital Heidelberg Heidelberg Germany
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Tizón-Marcos H, Vaquerizo B, Marrugat J, Ariza A, Carrillo X, Muñoz JF, Cárdenas M, García-Picart J, Rojas SG, Tomás-Querol C, Massotti M, Lidón RM, Jiménez J, Martí-Almor J, Farré N, Pérez-Fernández S, Curós A, Mauri Ferré J. Complicaciones y mortalidad a 30 días y al año en pacientes con primer IAMCEST tratados en la red Codi IAM en 2010-2016: análisis del efecto del género. Rev Esp Cardiol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recesp.2020.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Peters F, Kreutzburg T, Rieß HC, Heidemann F, Marschall U, L'Hoest H, Debus ES, Sedrakyan A, Behrendt CA. Editor's Choice – Optimal Pharmacological Treatment of Symptomatic Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease and Evidence of Female Patient Disadvantage: An Analysis of Health Insurance Claims Data. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2020; 60:421-429. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2020.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Tizón-Marcos H, Vaquerizo B, Marrugat J, Ariza A, Carrillo X, Muñoz JF, Cárdenas M, García-Picart J, Rojas SG, Tomás-Querol C, Massotti M, Lidón RM, Jiménez J, Martí-Almor J, Farré N, Pérez-Fernández S, Curós A, Mauri Ferré J. Differences in 30-day complications and 1-year mortality by sex in patients with a first STEMI managed by the Codi IAM network between 2010 and 2016. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 74:674-681. [PMID: 32660910 DOI: 10.1016/j.rec.2020.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) emergency care networks aim to increase reperfusion rates and reduce ischemic times. The influence of sex on prognosis is still being debated. Our objective was to analyze prognosis according to sex after a first STEMI. METHODS This multicenter cohort study enrolled first STEMI patients from 2010 to 2016 to determine the influence of sex after adjustment for revascularization delays, age, and comorbidities. End points were 30-day mortality, the 30-day composite of mortality, ventricular fibrillation, pulmonary edema, or cardiogenic shock, and 1-year all-cause mortality. RESULTS From 2010 to 2016, 14 690 patients were included; 24% were women. The median [interquartile range] time from electrocardiogram to artery opening decreased throughout the study period in both sexes (119 minutes [85-160] vs 109 minutes [80-153] in 2010, 102 minutes [81-133] vs 96 minutes [74-124] in 2016, both P=.001). The rates of primary PCI within 120 minutes increased in the same period (50.4% vs 57.9% and 67.1% vs 72.1%, respectively; both P=.001). After adjustment for confounders, female sex was not associated with 30-day complications (OR, 1.06; 95%CI, 0.91-1.22). However, female 30-day survivors had a lower adjusted 1-year mortality than their male counterparts (HR,0.76; 95%CI, 0.61-0.95). CONCLUSIONS Compared with men, women with a first STEMI had similar 30-day mortality and complication rates but significantly lower 1-year mortality after adjustment for age and severity.
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- Helena Tizón-Marcos
- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital del Mar, Grupo de Investigación Biomédica en Enfermedades del Corazón, Instituto Hospital del Mar de Investigaciones Médica (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain; Facultat de Medicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital del Mar, Grupo de Investigación Biomédica en Enfermedades del Corazón, Instituto Hospital del Mar de Investigaciones Médica (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain; Facultat de Medicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Grupo de Trabajo en Epidemiología y Genética Cardiovascular, Instituto Hospital del Mar de Investigaciones Médica (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitari Dr. Josep Trueta, Girona, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital de la Santa Creu I Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Clínic i Provincial, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitari de la Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Spain
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- Departament de Salut, Generalitat de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital del Mar, Grupo de Investigación Biomédica en Enfermedades del Corazón, Instituto Hospital del Mar de Investigaciones Médica (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain; Facultat de Medicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital del Mar, Grupo de Investigación Biomédica en Enfermedades del Corazón, Instituto Hospital del Mar de Investigaciones Médica (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain; Facultat de Medicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Grupo de Trabajo en Epidemiología y Genética Cardiovascular, Instituto Hospital del Mar de Investigaciones Médica (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain
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- Departament de Salut, Generalitat de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain; Departament de Salut, Generalitat de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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Bruthans J, Mayer O, Jarkovsky J, Zvolsky M, Bruthans J. Long-term trends in the incidence, treatment, hospital fatality and subsequent mortality from acute myocardial infarction in the Czech Republic. Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub 2020; 165:283-290. [PMID: 32285848 DOI: 10.5507/bp.2020.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIMS Studies on the incidence, acute and subsequent mortality from myocardial infarction are limited mostly to selected clinical cohorts and populations and cover relatively short periods. Our aim was to describe and analyse long-term trends on a national scale. METHODS Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) was defined by the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)10; codes I21 and I22. Our natiowide 1994-2016 data on AMI mortality were obtained from the official mortality statistics (Czech Bureau of Statistics), data on morbidity (hospitalizations) from the National Register of Hospitalizations (Institute for Health Information and Statistics). For further analyses, data from the Czech EUROASPIRE I-V and Czech IMPACT studies were used. RESULTS Over the 1994-2016 period the total number of AMI cases per year decreased from 34,084 to 19,015, that of patients hospitalized for AMI from 22,373 to 15,419, the total number of deaths due to AMI from 14,834 to 4,673, in those treated because of AMI from 3,794 to 1,137, and hospital fatality in patients treated for AMI decreased from 17% to 7.5%. Over the years 1997-2016, the one-year all-cause mortality rate after AMI declined from 25.1 to 17.9%, cardiovascular (CV) mortality from 22.3 to 14.2%, five-year all-cause mortality from 41.7 to 34%, and CV mortality from 34.1 to 23.6%. CONCLUSION The Czech Republic has witnessed a pronounced decrease in AMI incidence and fatality and, consequently, long-term mortality. The decreasing incidence and improving course of AMI are due to progress in primary prevention, in acute coronary care and interventional cardiology, and in secondary coronary heart disease (CHD) prevention.
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- Jan Bruthans
- Centre for Cardiovascular Prevention, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Thomayer Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic.,2nd Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Pilsen, Charles University and Faculty Hospital, Pilsen, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- 2nd Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Pilsen, Charles University and Faculty Hospital, Pilsen, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biostatistics and Analyses, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Medical Information and Statistics of the Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic
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Comparison of the everolimus-eluting bioresorbable vascular scaffold versus the everolimus-eluting metallic stent in real-world patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Adv Cardiol 2020; 16:49-57. [PMID: 32368236 PMCID: PMC7189143 DOI: 10.5114/aic.2020.93912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Despite the withdrawal of the ABSORB bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) from clinical use, continuous observation of BVS-treated patients is necessary. In the vast majority of clinical trials, patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) were excluded from the analysis. AIM To compare the early and long-term outcomes of the BVS with the everolimus-eluting metallic stent (EES) in patients with STEMI. MATERIAL AND METHODS Consecutive patients treated with BVS or EES in our center were screened. For analysis, only patients with STEMI were enrolled. The primary endpoint was a comparison of the target lesion failure at 12 and 24 months. The secondary endpoints encompass occurrence of the patient-oriented cardiovascular endpoint (PoCE), stent thrombosis (ST), device, and procedural success. RESULTS Between 2012 and 2016, 2,137 patients were hospitalized for STEMI. Of these, 123 patients received the BVS (163 scaffolds; 151 lesions), whereas in 141 patients the EES (203 stents; 176 lesions) was implanted. The median follow-up was 931 ±514 days. The primary endpoint at 12 months occurred in 9.7% in the BVS group and in 8.5% in the EES group (hazard ratio (HR) = 2.61; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.90-7.56; p = 0.076). At 24 months the incidence of the primary endpoint was 15.2% in the BVS group and 14.9% in the EES group (HR = 2.46; 95% CI: 0.85-7.07; p = 0.095). The rates of PoCE, ST, device, and procedural success were also comparable in both groups. CONCLUSIONS STEMI patients treated with the BVS showed statistically similar rates of primary and secondary endpoints compared with the EES.
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Wita K, Kułach A, Wita M, Wybraniec MT, Wilkosz K, Polak M, Matla M, Maciejewski Ł, Fluder J, Kalańska-Łukasik B, Skowerski T, Gomułka S, Szydło K. Managed Care after Acute Myocardial Infarction (KOS-zawał) reduces major adverse cardiovascular events by 45% in 3-month follow-up - single-center results of Poland's National Health Fund program of comprehensive post-myocardial infarction care. Arch Med Sci 2020; 16:551-558. [PMID: 32399102 PMCID: PMC7212237 DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2019.85649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Despite progress in medical and interventional treatment of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) resulting in low in-hospital mortality, the post-discharge prognosis in MI survivors is still unacceptable. The Managed Care in Acute Myocardial Infarction (MC-AMI, KOS-zawał) is a program introduced by Poland's National Health Fund aiming at comprehensive care for patients with AMI to improve prognosis. It includes acute intervention, complex revascularization, cardiac rehabilitation (CR), scheduled outpatient follow-up, and prevention of sudden cardiac death. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of MC-AMI on major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in 3-month follow-up. MATERIAL AND METHODS In this single-center, retrospective observational study we enrolled 1211 patients, and compared them to 1130 subjects in the control group. After 1 : 1 propensity score matching two groups of 529 subjects each were compared. Cox regression was performed to assess the effect of MC-AMI and other variables on MACE. RESULTS MC-AMI participation is related to reduced MACE rate by 45% in a 3-month observation. Multivariable Cox regression analysis revealed MC-AMI participation to be inversely associated with the occurrence MACE at 3 months (HR = 0.476, 95% CI: 0.283-0.799, p < 0.005). Also, older age, male sex (HR = 2.0), history of unstable angina (HR = 3.15), peripheral artery disease (HR = 2.17), peri-MI atrial fibrillation (HR = 1.87) and diabetes (HR = 1.5) were significantly associated with MACE. CONCLUSIONS Participation in MC-AMI - the first comprehensive in-hospital and post-discharge care for AMI patients - improves prognosis and is related to a MACE rate reduction by 45% as soon as in 3 months.
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- Krystian Wita
- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Third Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Third Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Daily Cardiology Rehabilitation Department, Upper Silesian Medical Center in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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Kreutzburg T, Peters F, Rieß HC, Hischke S, Marschall U, Kriston L, L'Hoest H, Sedrakyan A, Debus ES, Behrendt CA. Editor's Choice – Comorbidity Patterns Among Patients with Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease in Germany: A Trend Analysis of Health Insurance Claims Data. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2020; 59:59-66. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2019.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Lobo MG, Schmidt MM, Lopes RD, Dipp T, Feijó IP, Schmidt KES, Gazeta CA, Azeredo ML, Markoski M, Pellanda LC, Gottschall CAM, Quadros AS. Treating periodontal disease in patients with myocardial infarction: A randomized clinical trial. Eur J Intern Med 2020; 71:76-80. [PMID: 31810741 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2019.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Revised: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Periodontitis has been associated with coronary artery disease, but the impact of a periodontal treatment on the endothelial function of patients with a recent ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) was not investigated. METHODS Randomized controlled trial (NCT02543502). Patients admitted between August 2012 and January 2015 were included. Patients were screened during the index hospitalization for STEMI, and those with severe periodontal disease were randomized 2 weeks later to periodontal treatment or to control. The primary endpoint of this trial was the between group difference in the variation of flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD) in the brachial artery assessed by ultrasound from baseline to the 6-month follow-up. Secondary outcomes were cardiovascular events, adverse effects of periodontal treatment and inflammatory markers. RESULTS Baseline characteristics were balanced between patients in the intervention (n = 24) and control groups (n = 24). There was a significant FMD improvement in the intervention group (3.05%; p = .01), but not in the control group (-0.29%; p = .79) (p = .03 for the intergroup comparison). Periodontal treatment was not associated with any adverse events and the inflammatory profile and cardiovascular events were not significantly different between both groups. CONCLUSIONS Treatment of periodontal disease improves the endothelial function of patients with a recent myocardial infarction, without adverse clinical events. Larger trials are needed to assess the benefit of periodontal treatment on clinical outcomes. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT02543502 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02543502?term=NCT02543502&rank=1).
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- Marcelo G Lobo
- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul/ Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (IC/FUC), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul/ Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (IC/FUC), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC, USA; Federal University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil; Brazilian Clinical Research Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul/ Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (IC/FUC), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul/ Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (IC/FUC), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul/ Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (IC/FUC), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul/ Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (IC/FUC), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul/ Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (IC/FUC), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul/ Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (IC/FUC), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul/ Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (IC/FUC), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul/ Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (IC/FUC), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul/ Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (IC/FUC), Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Zandecki L, Janion M, Sadowski M, Kurzawski J, Polonski L, Gierlotka M, Gasior M. Associations of changes in patient characteristics and management with decrease in mortality rates of men and women with ST-elevation myocardial infarction - a propensity score-matched analysis. Arch Med Sci 2020; 16:772-780. [PMID: 32542077 PMCID: PMC7286320 DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2020.93458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Accepted: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study is to estimate how much of the recent decrease in mortality among patients with myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation (STEMI) can be attributed to improved treatment strategies, and how much it is related to changes in baseline clinical characteristics, and to compare these findings for men and women. MATERIAL AND METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of 32,790 patients with STEMI from the Polish Registry of Acute Coronary Syndromes PL-ACS hospitalised in 2005 and 2011. Changes in treatment strategies including pharmacotherapy were analysed. Observed in-hospital and 12-month mortality rates were compared with the outcomes in the groups matched on the propensity scores. RESULTS There was a substantial improvement in STEMI patient management between 2005 and 2011 in Poland. It included greater use of percutaneous coronary interventions and other guideline-based adjunctive therapies, and it was associated with a significant decline in in-hospital mortality. Relative 12-month mortality reduction rates were less pronounced and more related to changes in patients' clinical characteristics. Higher mortality risk reductions were observed in women and were driven by relatively more positive changes in their baseline risk profiles when compared to men. CONCLUSIONS The progress in the treatment strategies has helped to achieve better survival rates in STEMI patients. However, the ongoing changes in clinical characteristics of patients also played an important role, especially in women. Clinicians should focus on modifiable risk factors and post-discharge management to possibly prolong the positive aspects of in-hospital efforts.
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- Lukasz Zandecki
- 2 Cardiology Clinic, Swietokrzyskie Cardiology Center, Kielce, Poland
- The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland
- Corresponding author: Lukasz Zandecki, 2 Cardiology Clinic Swietokrzyskie Cardiology Center, 45 Grunwaldzka St, 25-736 Kielce, Poland, E-mail:
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- 2 Cardiology Clinic, Swietokrzyskie Cardiology Center, Kielce, Poland
- The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland
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- The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland
- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Swietokrzyskie Cardiology Center, Kielce, Poland
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- 2 Cardiology Clinic, Swietokrzyskie Cardiology Center, Kielce, Poland
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- 3 Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases, Zabrze, Poland
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- 3 Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases, Zabrze, Poland
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- 3 Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases, Zabrze, Poland
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Wita K, Wilkosz K, Wita M, Kułach A, Wybraniec MT, Polak M, Matla M, Maciejewski Ł, Fluder J, Kalańska-Łukasik B, Skowerski T, Gomułka S, Turski M, Szydło K. Managed Care after Acute Myocardial Infarction (MC-AMI) - a Poland's nationwide program of comprehensive post-MI care - improves prognosis in 12-month follow-up. Preliminary experience from a single high-volume center. Int J Cardiol 2019; 296:8-14. [PMID: 31256995 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2019.06.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 05/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite progress in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), long-term prognosis in MI survivors remains a challenge. The Managed Care in Acute Myocardial Infarction (MC-AMI, KOS-zawal) is the first program of a comprehensive, supervised care for patients with AMI to improve long-term prognosis. It includes acute intervention, complex revascularization, cardiac rehabilitation (CR), outpatient follow-up, and prevention of SCD. Our aim was to assess the relation between participation in MC-AMI and major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) in 12-month follow-up. METHODS AND RESULTS In this single-center, retrospective analysis we compared 719 patients participating in MC-AMI and compared them to 1130 subjects in the control group. After propensity score matching, two groups of 529 subjects each were compared. MC-AMI was related with MACCE reduction by 40% in a 12-month observation. Participants of MC-AMI had a higher adherence to cardiac rehabilitation (98 vs. 14%), higher rate of scheduled revascularisation (coronary artery bypass grafting: 9.8% vs. 4.9%, p ≪ 0.001; elective percutaneous coronary intervention: 3.0% vs 2.1%, p ≪ 0.05) and ICD implantation (2.8% vs. 0.6%, p ≪ 0.05) compared to control. Multivariable Cox regression analysis revealed MC-AMI to be inversely associated with the occurrence of MACCE (HR = 0.500, 95% Cl 0.349-0.718, p ≪ 0.001). Besides, older age, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, prior PAD, previous UA, and lower LVEF were significantly associated with the primary endpoint. CONCLUSIONS MC-AMI is the first program of comprehensive care for AMI patients. MC-AMI improves prognosis by increasing the rate of patients undergoing CR, complete revascularization and ICD implantation, thus reducing MACCE.
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- Krystian Wita
- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Third Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Third Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Daily Cardiology Rehabilitation Department, Upper Silesian Medical Center in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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- Daily Cardiology Rehabilitation Department, Upper Silesian Medical Center in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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Antithrombotic therapy in the early phase of non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. CARDIOVASCULAR PHARMACOTHERAPY 2019; 6:43-56. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjcvp/pvz031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 07/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Despite the increasing use of early invasive strategies in non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE-ACS), optimal initial antithrombotic therapy (ATT) based on the safety/efficacy profile of all guideline-recommended combinations remains crucial for the early management of both medically and invasively treated NSTE-ACS patients.
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Randomized controlled trials on ATT in NSTE-ACS/unstable angina reporting early (within 14 days) major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and major bleeding were selected. Overall, 3799 studies were screened, 117 clinical trials were assessed as potentially eligible, 20 trials were included in the study. According to treatment and type of intervention, nine different meta-analyses were performed including a total of 88 748 patients. A significant reduction of trial-defined MACE was found for aspirin vs. placebo [odds ratio (OR), 0.57; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.34–0.96], heparin vs. placebo (OR, 0.38; 95% CI, 0.15–0.97), aspirin + heparin vs. placebo (OR, 0.32; 95% CI, 0.18–0.59), aspirin + heparin vs. aspirin (OR, 0.57; 95% CI, 0.42–0.79), aspirin + low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) vs. aspirin + unfractionated heparin (UFH; OR, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.69–0.95) and aspirin + ticagrelor/prasugrel + heparins vs. aspirin + clopidogrel + heparins (OR, 0.76; 95% CI, 0.62–0.94). A significant decrease in major bleeding was found only for fondaparinux vs. LMWH on the background of aspirin + clopidogrel (OR, 0.52; 95% CI, 0.44–0.62) despite a clear trend towards increased bleeding for heparin compared to aspirin, aspirin + heparin compared to placebo, aspirin + heparin compared to aspirin, aspirin + P2Y12inhibitors + UFH/LMWH compared to aspirin + UFH/LMWH, and aspirin + ticagrelor/prasugrel + heparins compared to aspirin + clopidogrel + heparins.
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To our knowledge, these findings are the first to report the safety and efficacy of all the various combinations of currently recommended ATT for the early management of NSTE-ACS, providing a comprehensive evidence-base to guide decisions depending on the patients’ bleeding risk and treatment strategy.
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Bahall M, Seemungal T, Khan K, Legall G. Medical care of acute myocardial infarction patients in a resource limiting country, Trinidad: a cross-sectional retrospective study. BMC Health Serv Res 2019; 19:501. [PMID: 31319824 PMCID: PMC6639899 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-4344-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 07/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease remains the most common cause of death. However, effective and timely secondary care contributes to improved quality of life, decreased morbidity and mortality. This study analyzed the medical care of patients in a resource limiting country with a first presentation of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). METHODS A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted on first time AMI patients admitted between March 1st 2011 and March 31st 2015 to the only tertiary public hospital in a resource limiting country, Trinidad. Relevant data were obtained from all confirmed AMI patients. RESULTS Data were obtained from 1106 AMI patients who were predominantly male and of Indo Trinidadian descent. Emergency treatment included aspirin (97.2%), clopidogrel (97.2%), heparin (81.3%) and thrombolysis (70.5% of 505 patients with ST elevation MI), but none of the patients had primary angioplasty. Thrombolysis was higher among younger patients and in men. There were no differences in age, sex, and ethnicity in all other treatments. Of the 360 patients with recorded times, 41.1% arrived at the hospital within 4 h. The proportion of patients receiving thrombolysis (door to needle time) within 30 min was 57.5%. In-patient treatment medication included: aspirin (87.1%), clopidogrel (87.2%), beta blockers (76.5%), ACEI (72.9%), heparin (80.6%), and simvastatin (82.5%). Documentation of risk stratification, use of angiogram and surgical intervention, initiation of cardiac rehabilitation (CR), and information on behavioral changes were rare. Electrocardiogram (ECG) and cardiac enzyme tests were universally performed, while echocardiogram was performed in 57.1% of patients and exercise stress test was performed occasionally. Discharge treatment was limited to medication and referrals for investigations. Few patients were given lifestyle and activity advice and referred for CR. The in-hospital death rate was 6.5%. There was a significantly higher relative risk of in-hospital death for non-use of aspirin, clopidogrel, simvastatin, beta blockers, and heparin, but not ACE inhibitors and nitrates. CONCLUSIONS Medication usage was high among AMI patients. However, there was very minimal use of non-pharmacological measures. No differences were found in prescribed medication by age, sex, or ethnicity, with the exception of thrombolysis.
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- School of Medicine, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago.
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- Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Psychiatry Unit, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Food Production and Agriculture, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
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Kaier K, von Zur Mühlen C, Zirlik A, Bothe W, Hehn P, Zehender M, Bode C, Stachon P. Estimating the additional costs per life saved due to transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a secondary data analysis of electronic health records in Germany. THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS : HEPAC : HEALTH ECONOMICS IN PREVENTION AND CARE 2019; 20:625-632. [PMID: 30600467 DOI: 10.1007/s10198-018-1023-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 12/11/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common valvular heart disease, with a dismal prognosis when untreated. Recommended therapy is surgical (SAVR) or transcatheter (TAVR) aortic valve replacement. Based on a retrospective cohort of isolated SAVR and TAVR procedures performed in Germany in 2015 (N = 17,826), we examine the impact of treatment selection on in-hospital mortality and total in-hospital costs for a variety of at-risk populations. Since patients were not randomized to the two treatment options, the two endpoints in-hospital mortality and reimbursement are analyzed using logistic and linear regression models with 20 predefined patient characteristics as potential confounders. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios were calculated as a ratio of the risk-adjusted reimbursement and mortality differences with 95% confidence intervals obtained by Fieller's theorem. Our study shows that TF-TAVR is more costly that SAVR and that cost differences between the procedures vary little between patient groups. Results regarding in-hospital mortality are mixed. SAVR is the predominant procedure among younger patients. For patients older than 85 years or at intermediate and higher pre-operative risk TF-TAVR seems to be the treatment of choice. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICER) are most favorable for patients older than 85 years (ICER €154,839, 95% CI €89,163-€302,862), followed by patients at higher pre-operative risk (ICER €413,745, 95% CI €258,027-€952,273). A hypothetical shift from SAVR towards TF-TAVR among patients at intermediate pre-operative risk is associated with a less favorable ICER (€1,486,118, 95% CI €764,732-€23,692,323), as the risk-adjusted mortality benefit is relatively small (- 0.97% point), while the additional reimbursement is still eminent (+€14,464). From a German healthcare system payer's perspective, the additional costs per life saved due to TAVR are most favorable for patients older than 85 and/or at higher pre-operative risk.
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- Klaus Kaier
- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79104, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79104, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79104, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79104, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79104, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79104, Freiburg, Germany.
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Yang N, Liu J, Liu J, Hao Y, Huo Y, Smith Jr SC, Ge J, Ma C, Han Y, Fonarow GC, Taubert KA, Morgan L, Zhou M, Xing Y, Zhao D. Performance on management strategies with Class I Recommendation and A Level of Evidence among hospitalized patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome in China: Findings from the Improving Care for Cardiovascular Disease in China-Acute Coronary Syndrome (CCC-ACS) project. Am Heart J 2019; 212:80-90. [PMID: 30981036 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2019.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to examine hospital performance on evidence-based management strategies for non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) and variations across hospitals. METHODS Improving Care for Cardiovascular Disease in China (CCC)-ACS project is an ongoing registry and quality improvement project, with 150 tertiary hospitals recruited across China. We examined hospital performance on nine management strategies (Class I Recommendations with A Level of Evidence) based on established guidelines. We also evaluated the proportion of patients receiving defect-free care, which was defined as the care that included all the required management strategies for which the patient was eligible. The hospital-level variations in the performance were examined. RESULTS From 2014 to 2018, 28,170 NSTE-ACS patients were included. Overall, 16% of patients received defect-free care. Higher-performing metrics were statin at discharge (93%), cardiac troponin measurement (92%), dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) within 24 hours (90%), and DAPT at discharge (85%). These were followed by metrics of β-blocker at discharge (69%), angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin receptor blocker (ACEI/ARB) at discharge (59%), and risk stratification (56%). Lower-performing metrics were smoking cessation counseling (35%) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) within recommended times (33%). The proportion of patients receiving defect-free care substantially varied across hospitals, ranging from 0% to 58% (Median (interquartile range):12% (7%-21%)). There were large variations across hospitals in performance on risk stratification, smoking cessation counseling, PCI within recommended times, ACEI/ARB at discharge and β-blocker at discharge. CONCLUSIONS About one in six NSTE-ACS patients received defect-free care, and the performance varied across hospitals.
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Hospital burden of coronary artery disease: Trends of myocardial infarction and/or percutaneous coronary interventions in France 2009-2014. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0215649. [PMID: 31048833 PMCID: PMC6497251 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 04/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Currently, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is widely acknowledged to be the first leading cause of fatality in the world with 31% of all deaths worldwide and is predicted to remain as such in 2030. Furthermore, CVD is also a major cause of morbidity in adults worldwide. Among these diseases, the coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common cause, accounting for over 40% of CVD deaths. Despite a decline in mortality rates, the consequences of more effective preventive and management programs, the burden of CAD remains significant. Indeed, the rise in the prevalence of modifiable risk factors due to changes in lifestyle and health behaviors has further increased the burden of this epidemic. Our objective was to evaluate the hospital burden of CAD via MI trends and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) in the French Prospective Payment System (PPS). METHODS MI/PCI were identified in the national PPS database from 2009 to 2014 for patients aged 20 to 99, living in metropolitan France. We examined hospitalisation, readmission and mortality trends using standardised rates. RESULTS Over the six-year period, we identified 678,021 patients, representing 900,121 stays of which, 215,224 had a MI and a PCI. Admission trends increased by nearly 25%. Acute MI cases increased every year, with an alarming increase in women, and more specifically in young women. Men were 3 times more hospitalised than women, who were older. A North-South divide was noted. Twenty seven percent of patients experienced readmission within 1 month. Trajectories of care were significantly different by sex and age. Overall in-hospital death was 3.3%, decreasing by 15% during the period. The highest adjusted mortality rates were observed for inpatients aged <40 or >80. CONCLUSION We outlined the public health burden of this condition and the importance of improving the trajectories of care as an aid for better care.
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Nedkoff L, Goldacre R, Greenland M, Goldacre MJ, Lopez D, Hall N, Knuiman M, Hobbs M, Sanfilippo FM, Wright FL. Comparative trends in coronary heart disease subgroup hospitalisation rates in England and Australia. Heart 2019; 105:1343-1350. [PMID: 30948515 PMCID: PMC6711344 DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2018-314512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Revised: 01/20/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Population-based coronary heart disease (CHD) studies have focused on myocardial infarction (MI) with limited data on trends across the spectrum of CHD. We investigated trends in hospitalisation rates for acute and chronic CHD subgroups in England and Australia from 1996 to 2013. Methods CHD hospitalisations for individuals aged 35–84 years were identified from electronic hospital data from 1996 to 2013 for England and Australia and from the Oxford Region and Western Australia. CHD subgroups identified were acute coronary syndromes (ACS) (MI and unstable angina) and chronic CHD (stable angina and ‘other CHD’). We calculated age-standardised and age-specific rates and estimated annual changes (95% CI) from age-adjusted Poisson regression. Results From 1996 to 2013, there were 4.9 million CHD hospitalisations in England and 2.6 million in Australia (67% men). From 1996 to 2003, there was between-country variation in the direction of trends in ACS and chronic CHD hospitalisation rates (p<0.001). During 2004–2013, reductions in ACS hospitalisation rates were greater than for chronic CHD hospitalisation rates in both countries, with the largest subgroup declines in unstable angina (England: men: −7.1 %/year, 95% CI −7.2 to –7.0; women: −7.5 %/year, 95% CI −7.7 to –7.3; Australia: men: −8.5 %/year, 95% CI −8.6 to –8.4; women: −8.6 %/year, 95% CI −8.8 to –8.4). Other CHD rates increased in individuals aged 75–84 years in both countries. Chronic CHD comprised half of all CHD admissions, with the majority involving angiography or percutaneous coronary intervention. Conclusions Since 2004, rates of all CHD subgroups have fallen, with greater declines in acute than chronic presentations. The slower declines and high proportion of chronic CHD admissions undergoing coronary procedures requires greater focus.
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- Lee Nedkoff
- School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Unit of Health-Care Epidemiology, Big Data Institute, Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Information and Discovery, University of Oxford, Oxford, England
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- School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Unit of Health-Care Epidemiology, Big Data Institute, Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Information and Discovery, University of Oxford, Oxford, England
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- School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Unit of Health-Care Epidemiology, Big Data Institute, Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Information and Discovery, University of Oxford, Oxford, England
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- School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Health inequalities in terms of myocardial infarction and all-cause mortality: a study with German claims data covering 2006 to 2015. Int J Public Health 2019; 64:387-397. [PMID: 30824952 DOI: 10.1007/s00038-019-01224-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Revised: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES International comparisons are suggesting that mortality inequalities may have changed in the last years, although not always into the same direction. Only a few studies examined myocardial infarction (MI). In our study, long-term developments of MI and all-cause mortality were considered by analysing social gradients by income. METHODS German claims data covering 2006 to 2015 (N = 2,474,448) were used with myocardial infarction and all-cause mortality as outcomes. Socio-economic position was depicted by individual income. Health inequalities were measured by hazard ratios between and within income groups for 10 consecutive calendar years. RESULTS In men, income gradients of MI and all-cause mortality were decreasing. In women, no income gradients emerged for MI, and they disappeared in mortality. In men, hazard ratios of MI and mortality decreased in the intermediate and in the lowest income thirds, thus leading to a reduction of MI-related health inequalities. CONCLUSIONS Income inequalities in terms of myocardial infarction and of mortality have narrowed in men, and those in the lowest income third were profiting most. No such changes were observed in women.
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Bolczek C, Nimptsch U, Möckel M, Mansky T. Versorgungsstrukturen und Mengen-Ergebnis-Beziehung beim akuten Herzinfarkt – Verlaufsbetrachtung der deutschlandweiten Krankenhausabrechnungsdaten von 2005 bis 2015. DAS GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2019; 82:777-785. [DOI: 10.1055/a-0829-6580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Zusammenfassung
Hintergrund Studien haben beschrieben, dass höhere Herzinfarktfallzahlen des behandelnden Krankenhauses mit besseren Behandlungsergebnissen assoziiert sind. Vor diesem Hintergrund wird die Entwicklung der akutstationären Herzinfarktversorgung sowie der Mengen-Ergebnisbeziehung im Zeitverlauf analysiert. Ziel der Arbeit ist, die Entwicklungen zu bewerten und Anhaltspunkte für eine Verbesserung der Herzinfarktversorgung in Deutschland abzuleiten.
Methode Anhand der deutschlandweiten Krankenhausabrechnungsdaten (DRG-Statistik) von 2005 bis 2015 wurden Patienten mit akutem Herzinfarkt im erstbehandelnden Krankenhaus identifiziert und anhand der jährlichen Herzinfarktfallzahl des behandelnden Krankenhauses in fallzahlgleiche Quintile eingeteilt.
Ergebnisse Im Beobachtungszeitraum zeigte sich ein zunehmender Anteil interventionell versorgter Herzinfarktpatienten. Die Krankenhaussterblichkeit im erstbehandelnden Krankenhaus ging insgesamt von 12,1 auf 8,7% zurück. In allen Jahren wurde in den höheren Fallzahlquintilen eine geringere Sterblichkeit im Vergleich zum unteren Fallzahlquintil beobachtet. Im Jahr 2015 zeigte sich im Vergleich zur Behandlung in Krankenhäusern mit sehr geringer Fallzahl ein um 20% reduziertes Sterberisiko (adjustiertes OR jeweils 0,8 [95% KI 0,7–0,9]) in Krankenhäusern mit mittlerer, hoher oder sehr hoher Fallzahl. Mehr als 40% der Krankenhäuser mit sehr geringer Fallzahl waren in städtischen Regionen lokalisiert.
Schlussfolgerung Eine gezieltere Steuerung von Patienten mit Herzinfarktsymptomen in Krankenhäuser mit hohen Herzinfarktfallzahlen könnte die Versorgung weiter verbessern. Eine solche Versorgungssteuerung ist sowohl aus Gründen der medizinischen Qualität als auch der Wirtschaftlichkeit insbesondere in städtischen Regionen erforderlich.
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- Claire Bolczek
- Strukturentwicklung und Qualitätsmanagement im Gesundheitswesen, TU Berlin, Berlin
- Kliniken der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, LVR-Klinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf
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- Strukturentwicklung und Qualitätsmanagement im Gesundheitswesen, TU Berlin, Berlin
- Fachgebiet Management im Gesundheitswesen, TU Berlin, Berlin
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- Notfall- und Akutmedizin, Campus Virchow-Klinikum und Mitte, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Berlin
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- Strukturentwicklung und Qualitätsmanagement im Gesundheitswesen, TU Berlin, Berlin
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Galli M, Porto I, Andreotti F, D'Amario D, Vergallo R, Della Bona R, Crea F. Early anticoagulation in the current management of NSTE-ACS: Evidence, guidelines, practice and perspectives. Int J Cardiol 2019; 275:39-45. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.10.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2018] [Revised: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Lee CH, Fang CC, Tsai LM, Gan ST, Lin SH, Li YH. Patterns of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Taiwan from 2009 to 2015. Am J Cardiol 2018; 122:1996-2004. [PMID: 30301543 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2018.08.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Revised: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Most studies about the trends of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) were based on the data from Western countries. In recent years, little information is available from Asia since 2010. This study assessed the nationwide trends of AMI in Taiwan from 2009 to 2015. Using data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database, we identified 100,570 adult patients hospitalized for AMI from 2009 to 2015 and examined the temporal trends in the incidence of AMI. Overall, the age- and gender-adjusted incidence of AMI (per 100,000 persons) remained constant from 49.8 in 2009 to 50.7 in 2015. The incidence of AMI increased 30.3% and 29.4% in the young male and female populations (<55 years), whereas in other age groups, the incidence decreased or remained unchanged. The ratio of non-ST-segment elevation MI (NSTEMI) to STEMI incidence increased from 1.93 in 2009 to 2.47 in 2015. In young men (<55 years), a 49.8% increase in NSTEMI was observed. The prevalence of dyslipidemia increased significantly and it was the most common risk factor of AMI in young patients. Despite being increasingly used, percutaneous coronary intervention and secondary preventive medications, including dual antiplatelet therapy, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin receptor blocker, β blocker and statin, were less prescribed for NSTEMI compared with STEMI. The in-hospital mortality of STEMI continued to decrease from 2013 to 2015 (8.8% to 7.6%), but not in NSTEMI (13.3% to 13.5%). In conclusion, our study revealed a marked increase of NSTEMI in young Taiwanese male population in recent years. Despite the increased utilization of percutaneous coronary intervention and guideline-recommended medications, the overall in-hospital mortality of NSTEMI remained stagnating in Taiwan.
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