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Van Der Heijden CAJ, Segers P, Masud A, Weberndorfer V, Chaldoupi SM, Luermans JGLM, Van Kuijk S, Barenbrug PJC, Maessen JG, Bidar E, Maesen B. Minimally invasive atrial fibrillation ablation and left anterior descending bypass grafting. Europace 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/europace/euac053.278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Abstract
Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: None.
Background
Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) with robotic left internal mammary artery (LIMA) harvesting for a critical left anterior descending (LAD) stenosis and thoracoscopic ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) may represent safe and effective alternatives to more invasive surgical approaches via sternotomy.
Purpose
To evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of a MIDCAB procedure with concomitant thoracoscopic AF ablation.
Methods
We prospectively analysed all patients who underwent a minimally invasive, off-pump, MIDCAB through a left mini-thoracotomy with concomitant left-sided thoracoscopic AF ablation using a bipolar radio frequent clamp between 2017 and 2021.
Results
Twenty-three patients were included (age 69±8 years, BMI 29±4kg/m2, paroxysmal AF 61%, LAVI 42±11 ml/m2). All patients received an off-pump LIMA-LAD anastomosis. Ablation of the left (n=23) and right (n=22) pulmonary veins and box (n=21) was succeeded by epicardial validation of exit- and entrance block (n=22). No procedural complications were observed and complications during hospital admission and after discharge were: bleeding of the LIMA-LAD anastomosis n=1; myocardial infarction requiring percutaneous intervention of the LIMA-LAD n=1, respiratory insufficiency due to pleural effusion or atelectasis n=3, hospital readmission due to pleural- and pericardial effusion n=2. Duration of hospital stay was 6±2 days. After 12 months, 16/20 (80%) patients were in sinus rhythm when allowing anti-arrhythmic drugs and 18/20 (90%) patients were free from myocardial infarction.
Conclusion
Robot-assisted MIDCAB surgery for LIMA-LAD grafting concomitant with left-sided thoracoscopic AF ablation is a feasible, safe and efficacious minimally invasive treatment strategy for patients with a critical LAD stenosis and AF suitable for minimally invasive surgery.
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Affiliation(s)
- CAJ Van Der Heijden
- Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Cardiothoracic surgery, Maastricht, Netherlands (The)
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- Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Cardiothoracic surgery, Maastricht, Netherlands (The)
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- Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Cardiothoracic surgery, Maastricht, Netherlands (The)
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- Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC), Cardiology, Maastricht, Netherlands (The)
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- Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht, Netherlands (The)
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- Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht, Netherlands (The)
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- Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC), Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht, Netherlands (The)
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- Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Cardiothoracic surgery, Maastricht, Netherlands (The)
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- Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Cardiothoracic surgery and Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht, Netherlands (The)
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- Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Cardiothoracic surgery and Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht, Netherlands (The)
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- Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Cardiothoracic surgery and Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht, Netherlands (The)
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Shehzad A, Masud A, Fatima T, Khan FM, Rehman S, Effendi MH, Suwanti LT, Khan I, Tyasningsih W, Faisal S, Abadeen ZU, Bibi S. Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and associated alterations in hematology and serum biochemistry of one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Pakistan. Vet World 2022; 15:110-118. [PMID: 35369577 PMCID: PMC8924402 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.110-118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background and Aim: Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular protozoan that infects humans and animals. This study aimed to estimate the seroprevalence of T. gondii and the associated alterations in hematology and serum biochemistry of one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Mianwali district, Pakistan. Materials and Methods: A total of 350 blood samples were obtained from male and female camels of different ages (≤3 years old, 4-6 years old, and ≥7 years old). To validate T. gondii antibodies, the collected samples were subjected to indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using purified recombinant micronemal protein 3 as an antibody catching antigen. Results: The prevalence of T. gondii was 50.2% higher in male camels than in female camels (16.5%) (p<0.001). Furthermore, the prevalence of T. gondii in camels was directly proportional to age (p<0.001). It was 63.33% (57/90) in camels of ≥7 years of age, 32.54% in 4-6 years old age group, and 23.08% in ≤3 years old age group. The hematological analysis of infected camels revealed a significant increase in the values of glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism, lymphocyte percentage, monocyte percentage (MONO%), corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), and procalcitonin. Furthermore, substantially higher levels of liver enzymes alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and the macro-mineral potassium were found in the serum of T. gondii-infected camels. Conclusion: The seropositivity of T. gondii is directly associated with the age and sex of camels, which may be considered as potential risk factors. Furthermore, T. gondii infection directly impacts the hemato-biochemistry of infected camels.
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- Aamir Shehzad
- Division of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia; Livestock and Dairy Development, Government of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Livestock and Dairy Development, Government of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan; Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Parasitology, Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Livestock and Dairy Development, Government of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Division of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia; Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department Veterinary Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Section of Epidemiology and Public Health, Jhang Campus, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Division of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Airlangga Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Pathology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha Division, Punjab, Pakistan
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Ali S, Ijaz M, Farooqi SH, Durrani AZ, Rashid MI, Ghaffar A, Ali A, Rehman A, Aslam S, Khan I, Masud A, Mehmood K. Molecular characterisation of
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and risk factors associated with the occurrence of theileriosis in horses of Punjab (Pakistan). EQUINE VET EDUC 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/eve.13161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- S. Ali
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences LahorePakistan
- University College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Bahawalpur Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences LahorePakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences LahorePakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences LahorePakistan
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- Department of Parasitology University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences LahorePakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences LahorePakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences LahorePakistan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences LahorePakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences LahorePakistan
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- College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Jhang Pakistan
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- District Diagnostic Laboratory Livestock and Dairy Development Department Mianwali Pakistan
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- University College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Bahawalpur Pakistan
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Azmat M, Ijaz M, Farooqi SH, Ghaffar A, Ali A, Masud A, Saleem S, Rehman A, Ali MM, Mehmood K, Khan A, Zhang H. Molecular epidemiology, associated risk factors, and phylogenetic analysis of anaplasmosis in camel. Microb Pathog 2018; 123:377-384. [PMID: 30053605 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2018.07.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2018] [Revised: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Camel Anaplasmosis is caused by members of family Anaplasmatacae, a tick transmitted, obligate intracellular bacteria. The etiological bacteria are transmitted by ixodid tick species. The species have multi host range distribution that is why it is crucial to diagnose it timely. The aim of present study was to investigate the molecular epidemiology i.e. prevalence and risk factors analysis of camel anaplasmosis. Furthermore, variations in hematological standards were also evaluated. The study found an overall 13.33% prevalence in camels. The confirmation of PCR positive samples for Anaplasma spp. was made through sequencing, the study isolatesshowed high homology with Iranian, Chinese, Philippines and South African isolates of Anaplasmatacae (Accession numbers'; KX765882, KP062964, KY242456, LC007100 and U54806) on BLAST queries. The phylogenetic analysis revealedthree study isolates of present study clustered with each other and the cluster was found closer to Chinese isolate of A. phagocytophilum (KY242456), A. marginale (KU586048), and Mongolian isolates of A. ovis (LC194134). Two of the isolates resembled Iranian isolate of Candidatus Anaplasmacamelii (KX765882), while one isolate resembled with Chinese isolates of A. Platys (KX987336) and Croatian isolates of A. Platys (KY114935). The key risk factors odds ratio (OR>1) identified for occurrence of camel anaplasmosis using regression model found sex and age of animal, previous tick history, tick infestation and tick control status, housing type, cracks in walls, rearing system and other species in surrounding as the key risk factors. The hematological parameters like lymphocytes, monocytes, granulocytes and platelets count were significantly decreased (p < 0.05) in diseased camels than healthy. This is the first ever molecular data on camel anaplasmosis in Pakistan. The disease should be monitored unceasingly as the etiologies have multi host distribution. Prompt attention should be offered to animals because neutropenia, lymphopenia and thrombocytopenia can exacerbate the disease by making the animal predisposed to otherdiseases.
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- M Azmat
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 54600, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 54600, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 54600, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 54600, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 54600, Lahore, Pakistan
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- District Diagnostic Laboratory, Livestock & Dairy Development Department, 42200, Mianwali, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 54600, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 54600, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 54600, Lahore, Pakistan
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- University College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Islamia University of Bahawalpur-Pakistan, Pakistan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 54600, Lahore, Pakistan
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, PR China.
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Saleem S, Ijaz M, Farooqi SH, Rashid MI, Khan A, Masud A, Aqib AI, Hussain K, Mehmood K, Zhang H. First molecular evidence of equine granulocytic anaplasmosis in Pakistan. Acta Trop 2018; 180:18-25. [PMID: 29306724 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2017.12.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2017] [Revised: 12/29/2017] [Accepted: 12/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Anaplasma phagocytophilum (A. phagocytophilum) is an obligate intracellular bacterium that causes equine granulocytic anaplasmosis (EGA) disease in equines. This pathogen has zoonotic potential, which makes it very important to be detected and controlled as early as possible. This study was aimed to assess the molecular prevalence, associated risk factors of EGA along with its effects on various hematological parameters. This study revealed an overall 10.67% prevalence in equine. Horses showed highest prevalence followed by mules and donkeys presenting 11.86, 10.53 and 9.43% prevalence, respectively. The samples were confirmed for anaplasmosis through sequencing. The BLAST queries confirmed very high homology of our isolates with Chinese and Japanese isolates of A. phagocytophilum (Accession no's; KX505303, KY242456 and LC002836). The phylogenetic analysis found the study isolates clustered with each other and this cluster closely resembled Chinese isolate of A. bovis (FJ169957), A. phagocytophilum (HQ872464) and A. phagocytophilum (NR_044762) human isolate from northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. The key risk factors identified for occurrence of EGA in equine species on the basis of univariable analysis were sex of animal, housing type, tick infestation, previous tick history and tick control status, type of acaricides used, rearing system and farm hygiene, respectively. The hematological parameters like Hemoglobin (Hb), Total Leukocyte Count (TLC), Total Erythrocytes Count (TEC), and granulocytes were decreased in diseased animals. The mules showed no typical hematological variations which make sense for its nature as carrier of infection to the susceptible species. This is the first molecular evidence of EGA in Pakistan. The disease needs to be handled seriously as it has zoonotic potential. The animals should be properly attended in disease conditions as leukopenia, neutropenia and lymphopenia can aggravate the condition by making the animal prone to secondary infections.
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- Sehrish Saleem
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 54600 Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 54600 Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 54600 Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Parasitology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 54600 Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 54600 Lahore, Pakistan
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- District Diagnostic Laboratory, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, 42200 Mianwali, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 54600 Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 54600 Lahore, Pakistan
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- University College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China.
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Stone GW, Rogers C, Hermiller J, Feldman R, Hall P, Haber R, Masud A, Cambier P, Caputo RP, Turco M, Kovach R, Brodie B, Herrmann HC, Kuntz RE, Popma JJ, Ramee S, Cox DA. Randomized comparison of distal protection with a filter-based catheter and a balloon occlusion and aspiration system during percutaneous intervention of diseased saphenous vein aorto-coronary bypass grafts. Circulation 2003; 108:548-53. [PMID: 12874191 DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000080894.51311.0a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 320] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The high rate of periprocedural complications resulting from atherothrombotic embolization after percutaneous intervention in diseased saphenous vein grafts is reduced by distal microcirculatory protection using a balloon occlusion and aspiration system. Whether filter-based catheters, which offer the inherent advantages of maintained perfusion and ease of use, are as effective for this purpose has not been established. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 651 patients undergoing percutaneous intervention of 682 saphenous vein graft lesions were prospectively randomized to distal protection with the filter-based FilterWire EX versus the GuardWire balloon occlusion and aspiration system. Device success was 95.5% and 97.2% with the FilterWire EX and GuardWire, respectively (P=0.25). Postprocedural measures of epicardial flow and angiographic complications were similar between the 2 groups, although bailout IIb/IIIa inhibitors were required slightly less frequently in the FilterWire EX group (0% versus 1.5%, P=0.03). The primary end point, the composite incidence of death, myocardial infarction, or target vessel revascularization at 30 days, occurred in 9.9% of FilterWire EX patients and 11.6% of GuardWire patients (difference [95% CI]=-1.7% [-6.4%, 3.1%]; P for superiority=0.53, P for noninferiority=0.0008). CONCLUSIONS Distal protection with the FilterWire EX may be safely used as an adjunct to percutaneous intervention of diseased saphenous vein grafts and, compared with distal protection with the GuardWire balloon occlusion and aspiration system, results in similar rates of major adverse cardiac events at 30 days.
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- Gregg W Stone
- Cardiovascular Research Foundation and Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular Institute, 55 E 59th St, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022, USA.
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