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Vecsey-Nagy M, Varga-Szemes A, Emrich T, Zsarnoczay E, Nagy N, Fink N, Schmidt B, Nowak T, Kiss M, Vattay B, Boussoussou M, Kolossváry M, Kubovje A, Merkely B, Maurovich-Horvat P, Szilveszter B. Calcium scoring on coronary computed angiography tomography with photon-counting detector technology: Predictors of performance. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr 2023; 17:328-335. [PMID: 37635032 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcct.2023.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Obtaining accurate coronary artery calcium (CAC) score measurements from CCTA datasets with virtual non-iodine (VNI) algorithms would reduce acquisition time and radiation dose. We aimed to assess the agreement of VNI-derived and conventional true non-contrast (TNC)-based CAC scores and to identify the predictors of accuracy. METHODS CCTA datasets were acquired with either 120 or 140 kVp. CAC scores and volumes were calculated from TNC and VNI images in 197 consecutive patients undergoing CCTA. CAC density score, mean volume/lesion, aortic Hounsfield units and standard deviations were then measured. Finally, percentage deviation (VNI - TNC/TNC∗100) of CTA-derived CAC scores from non-enhanced scans was calculated for each patient. Predictors (including anthropometric and acquisition parameters, as well as CAC characteristics) of the degree of discrepancy were evaluated using linear regression analysis. RESULTS While the agreement between TNC and VNI was substantial (mean bias, 6.6; limits of agreement, 178.5/145.3), a non-negligible proportion of patients (36/197, 18.3%) were falsely reclassified as CAC score = 0 on VNI. The use of higher tube voltage significantly decreased the percentage deviation relative to TNC-based values (β = -0.21 [95%CI: 0.38 to -0.03], p = 0.020) and a higher CAC density score also proved to be an independent predictor of a smaller difference (β = -0.22 [95%CI: 0.37 to -0.07], p = 0.006). CONCLUSION The performance of VNI-based calcium scoring may be improved by increased tube voltage protocols, while the accuracy may be compromised for calcified lesions of lower density. The implementation of VNI in clinical routine, however, needs to be preceded by a solution for detecting smaller lesions as well.
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Affiliation(s)
- M Vecsey-Nagy
- Heart and Vascular Center of Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary; Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA; Medical Imaging Center of Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Medical Imaging Center of Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA; Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Forchheim, Germany
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- Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Forchheim, Germany
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- Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Forchheim, Germany
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- Heart and Vascular Center of Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Heart and Vascular Center of Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Gottsegen National Cardiovascular Center, Budapest, Hungary; Physiological Controls Research Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Medical Imaging Center of Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Heart and Vascular Center of Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Heart and Vascular Center of Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.
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Vattay B, Nagy AI, Apor A, Kolossvary M, Manouras A, Molnar L, Vecsey-Nagy M, Boussoussou M, Bartykowszki A, Jermendy AL, Zsarnoczay E, Maurovich-Horvat P, Merkely B, Szilveszter B. The impact of left atrial strain parameters on systolic and diastolic improvement following TAVI. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.042] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Abstract
Introduction
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) can improve left ventricular (LV) mechanics and has been shown to improve long term survival. Data on the prognostic value of left atrial (LA) strain following TAVI are scarce. LA strain – a surrogate of LV filling pressure - can aid the early detection of diastolic dysfunction and correlates with the extent of fibrosis in atrial remodelling.
Purpose
In this multimodality study, we aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of LA function measured before hospital discharge following TAVI and to further elucidate its association with LV and LA reverse remodelling.
Methods
In this prospective single center study, we investigated 90 patients (mean age 78.5 years, 46.7% female) with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) who underwent transthoracic echocardiography immediately after TAVI and 6 months later. LA and LV global longitudinal strain parameters were obtained by speckle tracking echocardiography. CT angiography (CTA) was performed for pre-TAVI planning and repeated at 6 months follow-up. LV mass values were derived from the serial CTA images. We defined LV reverse remodelling as reduction of myocardial mass quantified on CTA and as an improvement of LV global longitudinal strain (GLS). LA reverse remodelling was assessed based on the peak reservoir strain values (LAGS). The association of LA and LV global strain parameters, LA stiffness, systolic and diastolic functional parameters and LV mass based reverse remodelling were analysed using Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression models.
Results
The mean LAGS and LVGLS values were 17.7% and 15.3% at discharge and 20.2% and 16.6% at follow-up, respectively (p=0.024, p<0.001). LA and LV strain values improved in 60.6% and 74.5% of all patients. Reduced LAGS (<20%) was found in 66.7% of all patients at baseline. LA strain at discharge correlated significantly with diastolic parameters (E wave, E/e', LAVI, all p<0.05). Atrial reverse remodelling based on LAGS change correlated with LVGLS change (p<0.01, standardized β=0.53) and LAGS at discharge (p=0.012, standardized β=−0.30).
LAGS correlated with the extent of morphological LV remodelling based on LV mass reduction (p=0.002, coeff: 0.36). Elevated LA stiffness at discharge (upper tercile) leads to substantially lower LAGS at 6 months versus patients with lower LA stiffness value (1. and 2. tercile): 16.4±10.0 vs 21.9±9.8, p=0.042.
Conclusion
Patients with reduced LAGS immediately after TAVI showed a larger extent of LV reverse remodelling during follow up. On the other hand, increased LA stiffness at discharge was consistent with irreversible LA damage as demonstrated by a lack of improvement in LA function.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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Affiliation(s)
- B Vattay
- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Budapest, Hungary
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- Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Budapest, Hungary
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Simon J, Mahdiui ME, Smit JM, Szaraz L, Herczeg SZ, Van Rosendael AR, Zsarnoczay E, Nagy AI, Kolossvary M, Szilveszter B, Szegedi N, Geller L, Bax JJ, Maurovich-Horvat P, Merkely B. Left atrial appendage size is a marker of atrial fibrillation recurrence after radiofrequency catheter ablation in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.0384] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Catheter ablation is an established therapy for rhythm control in patients with drug-refractory atrial fibrillation (AF), however, recurrence is frequent particularly in persistent AF. There are no consistently confirmed predictors of AF recurrence after catheter ablation. The left atrial appendage (LAA) potentially plays an important role in AF recurrence, although the exact mechanism and pathophysiology are still unclear.
Purpose
We aimed to study whether LAA volume (LAAV) and function influence the long-term recurrence of AF after point-by-point radiofrequency catheter ablation, depending on AF type.
Methods
AF patients who underwent point-by-point radiofrequency catheter ablation after preprocedural cardiac computed tomography (CT) and transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) were included in this retrospective analysis. LAAV and LAA orifice area were measured by CT and LAA flow velocity assessed by TEE and was used as a surrogate marker of LAA function. Uni- and multivariable Cox proportional hazard regression models were performed to determine the predictors of AF recurrence.
Results
In total, 561 AF patients (61.9±10.2 years, 34.9% females) were included in the study. Recurrence of AF was detected in 40.8% of the cases (34.6% in patients with paroxysmal and 53.5% in those with persistent AF) with a median recurrence-free time of 22.7 [9.3–43.1] months. Patients with AF recurrence had significantly higher body surface area-indexed left atrial volume (iLAV), LAAV and LAA orifice area, as compared to those without recurrence. Moreover, patients with persistent AF had significantly higher iLAV, LAAV, LAA orifice area and lower LAA flow velocity, than those with paroxysmal AF. After adjustment for the main cardiovascular risk factors and comorbidities left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <50% (HR=2.17; 95% CI=1.38–3.43; p<0.001) and LAAV (HR=1.06; 95% CI=1.01–1.12; p=0.029) were independently associated with AF recurrence in persistent AF, while no independent predictors could be identified in paroxysmal AF.
Conclusions
The current study demonstrates that beyond left ventricular systolic dysfunction, LAA enlargement is associated with higher rate of AF recurrence after catheter ablation in persistent AF, but not in patients with paroxysmal AF. Our results suggest that preprocedural assessment of LVEF and LAAV might contribute to optimal patient selection and aid to improve long-term results of ablation procedures in patients with persistent AF.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- J Simon
- Semmelweis University, MTA-SE Cardiovascular Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands (The)
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- Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands (The)
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- Semmelweis University, MTA-SE Cardiovascular Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University, MTA-SE Cardiovascular Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University, MTA-SE Cardiovascular Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University, MTA-SE Cardiovascular Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands (The)
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- Semmelweis University, MTA-SE Cardiovascular Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University, MTA-SE Cardiovascular Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Budapest, Hungary
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