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King SB. How should left ventricular function and other high-risk features influence selection of revascularization? Cardiovasc Revasc Med 2024; 61:118-119. [PMID: 38355338 DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2024.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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- Spencer B King
- Emory University, 1440 Clifton Rd., 4th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States of America.
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Doğan Z, Erden EÇ, Erden İ, Bektaşoğlu G. Assessment of subtle cardiac dysfunction induced by premature ventricular contraction using two-dimensional strain echocardiography and the effects of successful ablation. Rev Port Cardiol 2024; 43:25-32. [PMID: 37473913 DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2023.04.012] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES We aimed to assess the effects of successful ablation on impaired left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LV-GLS) in patients with frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). We also evaluated the potential risk factors of impaired LV-GLS. METHODS Thirty-six consecutive patients without any structural heart disease, who were treated with radiofrequency (RF) ablation due to frequent PVCs, were included in the study. All patients were evaluated with standard transthoracic and two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography. RESULTS Mean LV-GLS before ablation was 17.3±3.7 and 20.5±2.6 after ablation; the difference was statistically significant (p<0.01). Patients were categorized into two groups: those with LV-GLS value >-16% and those ≤16%. Low PVC E flow/post-PVC E flow and PVC SV/post-PVC SV ratios were associated with impaired LV-GLS. CONCLUSION In symptomatic patients with frequent PVCs and normal left ventricular ejection fraction, we observed significant improvement in LV-GLS value following successful RF ablation. Patients with impaired LV-GLS more often display non-ejecting PVCs and post-extrasystolic potentiation (PEP) compared to patients with normal LV-GLS.
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- Zeki Doğan
- Department of Cardiology, Atlas University Medical Faculty Medicine Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Atlas University Medical Faculty Medicine Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Atlas University Medical Faculty Medicine Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Cardiology, Atlas University Medical Faculty Medicine Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Maigrot JLA, Weiss AJ, Tong MZY, Bakaeen F, Soltesz EG. Programmatic approach to patients with advanced ischemic cardiomyopathy: Integrating microaxial support into strategies for the modern era. Artif Organs 2024; 48:6-15. [PMID: 38013239 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14678] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Patients with advanced ischemic cardiomyopathy manifesting as left ventricular dysfunction exist along a spectrum of severity and risk, and thus decision-making surrounding optimal management is challenging. Treatment pathways can include medical therapy as well as revascularization through percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass grafting. Additionally, temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support, as well as heart transplantation, may be optimal for select patients. Given this spectrum of risk and the complexity of treatment pathways, patients may not receive appropriate therapy given their perceived risk, which can lead to sub-satisfactory outcomes. In this review, we discuss the identification of high-risk ischemic cardiomyopathy patients, along with our programmatic approach to patient evaluation and perioperative optimization. We also discuss our strategies for therapeutic decision-making designed to optimize both short- and long-term patient outcomes.
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- Jean-Luc A Maigrot
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kaufman Center for Heart Failure and Recovery, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kaufman Center for Heart Failure and Recovery, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kaufman Center for Heart Failure and Recovery, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kaufman Center for Heart Failure and Recovery, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kaufman Center for Heart Failure and Recovery, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Zhang T, Masroor M, Jiang C, Xu L, Wang Y, Deng C, Dong N. Long-term survival of ischemic cardiomyopathy patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction after CABG vs heart transplantation: A single center retrospective analysis. Clin Transplant 2024; 38:e15243. [PMID: 38289883 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.15243] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND There are no guidelines on the surgical management for ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction. The present study aims to assess the long-term survival of these patients treated with two different surgical techniques, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and heart transplantation (HTx). METHODS This retrospective study included 218 ICM patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤35% who underwent CABG (n = 106) and HTx (n = 112) from 2011 to 2021 in a single center. After propensity adjustment analysis each group consisted of 51 patients. Clinical characteristics were evaluated for all-cause follow-up mortality by the Cox proportional hazards regression model. A risk prediction model was generated from multivariable-adjusted Cox regression analysis and applied to stratify patients with different clinical risks. The long-term survival was estimated by Kaplan-Meier analysis for different surgery groups. RESULTS Long-term survival was comparable between CABG and HTx groups. After being stratified into different risk subgroups according to risk predictors, the HTx group exhibited superior survival outcomes compared to the CABG group among the high-risk patients (67.8% vs 44.4%, 64.1% vs 38.9%, and 64.1% vs 33.3%, p = 0.047) at 12, 36, and 60 months respectively, while the survival was comparable between HTx and CABG groups among low-risk patients (87.0% vs 97.0%, 82.4% vs 97.0%, and 70.2% vs 91.6%, p = 0.11) at 12, 36, and 60 months respectively in the PSM cohort. CONCLUSION Long-term survival in ICM patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction who received CABG or HTx was comparable in general. Nonetheless, a favorable outcome of HTx surgery compared to CABG was observed among high-risk patients.
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- Tailong Zhang
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Amiri Medical Complex, Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Karner B, Arnreiter M, Zirngast B, Pavlikova M, Renz D, Yates A, Zimpfer D. Subclavian Impella 5.5 implant for perioperative left ventricular dysfunction. Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg 2023; 2023. [PMID: 38014822 DOI: 10.1510/mmcts.2023.048] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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We present the implant method and the postoperative management for an Impella 5.5 device via the right subclavian artery in a 72-year-old patient with severe left ventricular dysfunction upon weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass during a cardiac surgery procedure.
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- Barbara Karner
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5/5, A-8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5/5, A-8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5/5, A-8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine 2, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery Medical University of Vienna Spitalgasse 23, A1090 Vienna, Austria
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Iacona GM, Bakhos JJ, Tong MZ, Bakaeen FG. Coronary artery bypass grafting in left ventricular dysfunction: when and how. Curr Opin Cardiol 2023; 38:464-470. [PMID: 37751395 DOI: 10.1097/hco.0000000000001090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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: 09/28/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The surgical management of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with low ejection fraction presents unique challenges that require meticulous attention to details and good surgical technique and judgement. This review details the latest evidence and best practices in the care of such patients. RECENT FINDINGS CABG in patients with low ejection fraction carries a significant risk of perioperative mortality and morbidity related to the development of postcardiotomy shock. Preoperative optimization with pharmacological or mechanical support is required, especially in patients with cardiogenic shock. Rapid and complete revascularization is what CABG surgeons aim to achieve. Multiple arterial revascularization should be reserved to selected patients. Off-pump CABG, on-pump breathing heart CABG, and new cardioplegic solutions remain of uncertain benefit compared with traditional CABG. SUMMARY Tremendous advancements in CABG allowed surgeons to offer revascularization to patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction and multivessel disease with acceptable risk. Despite that, there is a lack of comprehensive and robust studies particularly on long-term outcomes. Individualized patient assessment and a heart team approach should be used to determine the optimal surgical strategy for each patient.
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- Gabriele M Iacona
- Coronary Center, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Acerbo V, Cesaro A, Scherillo G, Signore G, Rotolo FP, De Michele G, Scialla F, Raucci G, Panico D, Fimiani F, Moscarella E, Gragnano F, Calabrò P. Understanding the role of coronary artery revascularization in patients with left ventricular dysfunction and multivessel disease. Heart Fail Rev 2023; 28:1325-1334. [PMID: 37493869 PMCID: PMC10575800 DOI: 10.1007/s10741-023-10335-0] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common cause of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Advances and innovations in medical therapy have been shown to play a crucial role in improving the prognosis of patients with CAD and HFrEF; however, mortality rate in these patients remains high, and the role of surgical and/or percutaneous revascularization strategy is still debated. The Surgical Treatment for Ischemic Heart Failure (STICH) trial and the Revascularization for Ischemic Ventricular Dysfunction (REVIVED) trial have attempted to provide an answer to this issue. Nevertheless, the results of these two trials have generated further uncertainties. Their findings do not provide a definitive answer about the ideal clinical phenotype for surgical or percutaneous coronary revascularization and dispute the historical dogma on myocardial viability and the theory of myocardial hibernation, raising new questions about the proper selection of patients who are candidates for coronary revascularization. The aim of this review is to provide an overview on the actual available evidence of coronary artery revascularization in patients with CAD and left ventricular dysfunction and to suggest new insights on the proper selection and management strategies in this high-risk clinical setting.
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- Vincenzo Acerbo
- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, A.O.R.N. “Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano”, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, A.O.R.N. “Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano”, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, A.O.R.N. “Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano”, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, A.O.R.N. “Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano”, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, A.O.R.N. “Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano”, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, A.O.R.N. “Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano”, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, A.O.R.N. “Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano”, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, A.O.R.N. “Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano”, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, A.O.R.N. “Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano”, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, A.O.R.N. “Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano”, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, A.O.R.N. “Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano”, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, A.O.R.N. “Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano”, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, A.O.R.N. “Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano”, Caserta, Italy
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Nishijima S, Nagao M, Yamamoto A, Ichihara Y, Niinami H. Coronary artery bypass grafting transiently improves myocardial flow reserve in patients with impaired left ventricular function. Int J Cardiol 2023; 390:131231. [PMID: 37536422 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2023.131231] [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: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Myocardial flow reserve (MFR) derived from 13N-ammonia positron emission tomography is an index used to evaluate ischemic cardiomyopathy and predict the prognosis of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). This study aimed to evaluate the short-term changes in MFR in patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). In addition, as a reference, we showed the changes in MFR in the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and optimal medical therapy (OMT) patient groups. METHODS To determine the short-term effects of CABG in CAD with left ventricular dysfunction, myocardial blood flow (MBF) and MFR were measured before and after CABG. Additionally, we showed changes in MBF and MFR of the PCI and OMT patient groups during treatment. RESULTS We observed that resting MBF did not significantly increase from baseline to post-CABG (0.84 ± 0.32 vs. 0.83 ± 0.23, P = 0.958); however, stress MBF increased significantly from baseline to post-CABG (1.23 ± 0.64 vs. 1.49 ± 0.42, P < 0.001). The global MFR increased significantly from baseline to post-CABG (1.49 ± 0.42 mL/g/min vs. 1.91 ± 0.51 mL/g/min, P < 0.001). Additionally, stress and resting ejection fraction (EF) significantly increased (stress EF: 42 ± 18.7% vs. 50.9 ± 18%, P = 0.005; resting EF: 45.8 ± 19.5% vs. 52.1 ± 19.4%, P = 0.031). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that CABG significantly improved MFR in a short period of time with left ventricular dysfunction. These findings suggest that epicardial coronary artery patency restores myocardial microcirculatory dysfunction in the short term.
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- Shuhei Nishijima
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging & Nuclear Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging & Nuclear Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Sacha J, Bugajski J, Wężyk N, Płonka J, Molsa M, Kunicki P, Żurawel R, Ziółkowska M, Gwóźdź W, Feusette P, Gierlotka M. Impella 5.0 as a bridge to recovery in severe left ventricular dysfunction. Kardiol Pol 2023; 81:1032-1033. [PMID: 37537915 DOI: 10.33963/kp.a2023.0168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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- Jerzy Sacha
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, Opole, Poland.
- Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, Opole, Poland.
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, Opole, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, Opole, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, Opole, Poland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, Opole, Poland
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, University of Opole, Opole, Poland
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, University of Opole, Opole, Poland
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, University of Opole, Opole, Poland
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, University of Opole, Opole, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, Opole, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, Opole, Poland
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Kadric N, Osmanovic E, Avdic S, Jahic M, Rajkovic S, Salihovic E. Myocardial Surgical Revascularization in Patients with Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction. Med Arch 2022; 76:426-429. [PMID: 36937609 PMCID: PMC10019873 DOI: 10.5455/medarh.2022.76.426-429] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background Myocardial surgical revascularization in patients with low left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is accompanied by a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate and eliminate the reasons for the most common perioperative and postoperative complications. Methods A total of 64 were analyzed. of patients during 2019 who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), average age 61.29±9.12 years. Results Out of the total number of operated patients, there were 16 women and 48 men. Patients were divided into two groups. The first group consisted of patients who underwent surgery with the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (cCABG-CPB) and the second group those who underwent surgery without the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (OPCAB). In 41 patients, myocardial infarction was previously recorded. Critical stenosis of the main trunk of the left coronary artery was present in 14 patients. The incidence of postoperative complications was higher in the cCABG-CPB 16/10 group (p0.030). Conclusion In our study, we confirmed that myocardial revascularization is justified, especially in the case of multivessel coronary disease. In the long term, it significantly improves the systolic function of the left ventricle, and thus and quality and length of life.
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- Nedzad Kadric
- Department of General Surgery. Medical Institute Bayer, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Cardiology. Medical Institute Bayer, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Cardiology. Medical Institute Bayer, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery. Medical Institute Bayer, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery. Medical Institute Bayer, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Anesteziology. Medical Institute Bayer, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Perera D, Clayton T, O'Kane PD, Greenwood JP, Weerackody R, Ryan M, Morgan HP, Dodd M, Evans R, Canter R, Arnold S, Dixon LJ, Edwards RJ, De Silva K, Spratt JC, Conway D, Cotton J, McEntegart M, Chiribiri A, Saramago P, Gershlick A, Shah AM, Clark AL, Petrie MC. Percutaneous Revascularization for Ischemic Left Ventricular Dysfunction. N Engl J Med 2022; 387:1351-1360. [PMID: 36027563 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa2206606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 145] [Impact Index Per Article: 72.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Whether revascularization by percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) can improve event-free survival and left ventricular function in patients with severe ischemic left ventricular systolic dysfunction, as compared with optimal medical therapy (i.e., individually adjusted pharmacologic and device therapy for heart failure) alone, is unknown. METHODS We randomly assigned patients with a left ventricular ejection fraction of 35% or less, extensive coronary artery disease amenable to PCI, and demonstrable myocardial viability to a strategy of either PCI plus optimal medical therapy (PCI group) or optimal medical therapy alone (optimal-medical-therapy group). The primary composite outcome was death from any cause or hospitalization for heart failure. Major secondary outcomes were left ventricular ejection fraction at 6 and 12 months and quality-of-life scores. RESULTS A total of 700 patients underwent randomization - 347 were assigned to the PCI group and 353 to the optimal-medical-therapy group. Over a median of 41 months, a primary-outcome event occurred in 129 patients (37.2%) in the PCI group and in 134 patients (38.0%) in the optimal-medical-therapy group (hazard ratio, 0.99; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.78 to 1.27; P = 0.96). The left ventricular ejection fraction was similar in the two groups at 6 months (mean difference, -1.6 percentage points; 95% CI, -3.7 to 0.5) and at 12 months (mean difference, 0.9 percentage points; 95% CI, -1.7 to 3.4). Quality-of-life scores at 6 and 12 months appeared to favor the PCI group, but the difference had diminished at 24 months. CONCLUSIONS Among patients with severe ischemic left ventricular systolic dysfunction who received optimal medical therapy, revascularization by PCI did not result in a lower incidence of death from any cause or hospitalization for heart failure. (Funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research Health Technology Assessment Program; REVIVED-BCIS2 ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT01920048.).
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- Divaka Perera
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Tim Clayton
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Peter D O'Kane
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - John P Greenwood
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Roshan Weerackody
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Matthew Ryan
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Holly P Morgan
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Matthew Dodd
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Richard Evans
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Ruth Canter
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Sophie Arnold
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Lana J Dixon
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Richard J Edwards
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Kalpa De Silva
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - James C Spratt
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Dwayne Conway
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - James Cotton
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Margaret McEntegart
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Amedeo Chiribiri
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Pedro Saramago
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Anthony Gershlick
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Ajay M Shah
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Andrew L Clark
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
| | - Mark C Petrie
- From the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre and the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London (D.P., M.R., H.P.M., A.C., A.M.S.), Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (D.P., S.A., K.D.S.), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (T.C., M.D., R.E., R.C.), Barts Health NHS Trust (R.W.), St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (J.C.S.), and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (A.M.S.), London, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth (P.D.O.), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds (J.P.G.), Belfast Health and Social Care NHS Trust, Belfast (L.J.D.), Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle (R.J.E.), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol (K.D.S.), Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield (D.C.), Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton (J.C.), the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow (M.M., M.C.P.), the University of York, York (P.S.), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (A.G.), and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull (A.L.C.) - all in the United Kingdom
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Schulz A, Taylor L, Buratto E, Ivanov Y, Zhu M, Brizard CP, Konstantinov IE. Aortic Valve Repair in Neonates With Aortic Stenosis and Reduced Left Ventricular Function. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022; 35:713-721. [PMID: 35932981 DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2022.07.013] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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This study assessed outcomes of neonatal aortic valve (AoV) repair in presumed high-risk patients with depressed left ventricular (LV) function. A retrospective analysis of all neonates who underwent isolated AoV repair for severe aortic stenosis (AS) was performed. Patients with moderate or severe LV dysfunction were compared to those with normal or mild LV dysfunction. From 1980-2021, 43 neonates underwent isolated AoV repair for AS. Of these, 16 patients (37.2%) had ≥moderate LV dysfunction. Mean LV ejection fraction (EF) was 32.8 ± 9.1%. Valve morphology was mostly unicuspid (68.75%, 11/16). Median age at surgery was 6.5 days (IQR 1-17.5). An optimal repair result with ≤mild AS or aortic regurgitation was achieved in 75% (12/16). There was no early death. One patient (6.25%) required postoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support for 3 days. LVEF improved after surgery to 56.4 ± 12.6% before discharge (P < 0.0001) and normalized in 87.5% (14/16) with a median time of 6.4 days (IQR 3.4-39). Freedom from AoV reoperation was 45.1% (95%CI 17.9-69.3%) and 27.1% (95%CI 6.8-53%) at 5 and 10 years, respectively. Freedom from AoV replacement was 59% (95%CI 27-80.8%) and 31.4% (95%CI 6-62.2%) at 5 and 10 years, respectively. While survival was similar, freedom from AoV reoperation and replacement tended to be lower compared to neonates with preserved LVEF. AoV repair was associated with a low incidence of postoperative ECMO and mortality. LV function normalized after relief of obstruction in most patients before discharge. Late reoperation remained common for those with severely dysplastic valves.
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- Antonia Schulz
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Heart Research Group, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Heart Research Group, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Heart Research Group, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia.
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Dzemeshkevich SL, Korolev SV, Gramovich VV, Frolova YV, Lugovoy AN, Dombrovskaya AV, Babaev MA, Zaklyazminskaya EV. Modified chordal sparing mitral valve replacement as effective technique for both stenotic and insufficient mitral valves. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2022; 63:498-506. [PMID: 35848870 DOI: 10.23736/s0021-9509.22.12065-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chordal apparatus preservation is important for preserving left ventricular (LV) function in the long-term perspective. We present results of originally modified chordal-sparing mitral valve replacement (MVR) successfully used in patients with mitral stenosis and mitral insufficiency. METHODS The modified surgical method involves preserving only four strut chords with portions of the mitral valve leaflets, which are later fixed to the fibrous ring. The rest of the leaflets and marginal chords are removed. RESULTS Starting from 1998, 484 modified universal chordal-sparing MVR were performed including 270 (55.79%) in patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis and 214 (44.21%) in patients with mitral valve insufficiency. Overall, 116 patients underwent isolated MVR, and 368 patients underwent MRV with concomitant surgical procedures. The overall in-hospital mortality was 2.5% (12 patients). Long-term efficiency was assessed in patients discharged after isolated MVR (114 patients), average follow-up period was 3.1±0.6 years. Preservation of strut chords ensured normalization of intraventricular anatomy and prevented LV dilatation; the LV Sphericity Index is maintained at 0.44-0.63. Heart failure functional class (NYHA) was improved in all patients. Non-fatal prosthesis-related complications were observed in 11 patients (9.65%). Three patients (2.63%) died due to extracardiac causes. CONCLUSIONS The proposed modification of the strut chordal-sparing mitral valve replacement technique allows preserving functionally complete annulo-papillary apparatus, regardless of the nature of valvular dysfunction, and provides parallel movement to the mechanical prosthesis. This modified surgical technique is safe and effective and eliminates the risk of jamming of the prosthesis disk and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
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- Sergey L Dzemeshkevich
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, B.V. Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Cardiosurgery, National Medical Research Center of Cardiology, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Cardiosurgery, National Medical Research Center of Cardiology, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, B.V. Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, B.V. Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, B.V. Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Critical Care and Cardiac Resuscitation, B.V. Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Medical Genetics, B.V. Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia -
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Raghuram K, Nair KKM, Namboodiri N, Valaparambil A. Tachycardiomyopathy managed by successful ablation of right ventricular outflow tract premature ventricular complexes. Natl Med J India 2021; 34:211-213. [PMID: 35112544 DOI: 10.25259/nmji_433_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Tachycardiomyopathy is a common reversible cause of left ventricular dysfunction. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of this condition is essential to ensure a good prognosis for the patient. We report a case of tachycardiomyopathy due to frequent premature ventricular complexes arising from the right ventricular outflow tract midseptum managed with successful ablation.
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- Karthik Raghuram
- Department of Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram 695011, Kerala, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram 695011, Kerala, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram 695011, Kerala, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram 695011, Kerala, India
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- Manreet K Kanwar
- Cardiovascular Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA (M.K.K., M.T., S.M.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Columbia University Medical Center-NewYork Presbyterian Hospital (M.I.B.)
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA (M.K.K., M.T., S.M.)
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA (M.K.K., M.T., S.M.)
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Kilic A, Dochtermann D, Padman R, Miller JK, Dubrawski A. Using machine learning to improve risk prediction in durable left ventricular assist devices. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0247866. [PMID: 33690687 PMCID: PMC7946192 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Risk models have historically displayed only moderate predictive performance in estimating mortality risk in left ventricular assist device therapy. This study evaluated whether machine learning can improve risk prediction for left ventricular assist devices. Primary durable left ventricular assist devices reported in the Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support between March 1, 2006 and December 31, 2016 were included. The study cohort was randomly divided 3:1 into training and testing sets. Logistic regression and machine learning models (extreme gradient boosting) were created in the training set for 90-day and 1-year mortality and their performance was evaluated after bootstrapping with 1000 replications in the testing set. Differences in model performance were also evaluated in cases of concordance versus discordance in predicted risk between logistic regression and extreme gradient boosting as defined by equal size patient tertiles. A total of 16,120 patients were included. Calibration metrics were comparable between logistic regression and extreme gradient boosting. C-index was improved with extreme gradient boosting (90-day: 0.707 [0.683–0.730] versus 0.740 [0.717–0.762] and 1-year: 0.691 [0.673–0.710] versus 0.714 [0.695–0.734]; each p<0.001). Net reclassification index analysis similarly demonstrated an improvement of 48.8% and 36.9% for 90-day and 1-year mortality, respectively, with extreme gradient boosting (each p<0.001). Concordance in predicted risk between logistic regression and extreme gradient boosting resulted in substantially improved c-index for both logistic regression and extreme gradient boosting (90-day logistic regression 0.536 versus 0.752, 1-year logistic regression 0.555 versus 0.726, 90-day extreme gradient boosting 0.623 versus 0.772, 1-year extreme gradient boosting 0.613 versus 0.742, each p<0.001). These results demonstrate that machine learning can improve risk model performance for durable left ventricular assist devices, both independently and as an adjunct to logistic regression.
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- Arman Kilic
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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McFarland CA, Truong DT, Pinto NM, Minich LL, Burch PT, Eckhauser AW, Lal AK, Molina KM, Ou Z, Presson AP, May LJ. Implications of Left Ventricular Dysfunction at Presentation for Infants with Coarctation of the Aorta. Pediatr Cardiol 2021; 42:72-77. [PMID: 33005984 PMCID: PMC7529086 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-020-02455-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Infants with aortic coarctation may present with left ventricular (LV) dysfunction which may complicate the postoperative course and lead to increased healthcare costs. We aimed to define the prevalence of moderate to severe left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction, evaluate time to recovery, and compare health care costs. Single-center retrospective cohort study at a tertiary care hospital was conducted. Infants < 6 months old at diagnosis with aortic coarctation were identified using surgical codes for coarctation repair between January 2010 and May 2018. Moderate to severe dysfunction was defined as ejection fraction (EF) < 40%. Of 160 infants studied, 18 (11%) had moderate to severe LV dysfunction at presentation. Compared to those with better LV function, infants with moderate to severe LV dysfunction were older at presentation (12 vs. 6 days, p = 0.004), had more postoperative cardiac intensive care unit (ICU) days (5 vs. 3, p < 0.001), and more ventilator days (3.5 vs. 1, p < 0.001). The median time to normal LV EF (≥ 55%) was 6 days postoperatively (range 1-230 days). Infants presenting with moderate to severe LV dysfunction had higher index hospitalization costs ($90,560 vs. $59,968, p = 0.02), but no difference in cost of medical follow-up for the first year following discharge ($3,078 vs. $2,568, p = 0.46). In the current era, > 10% of infants with coarctation present with moderate to severe LV dysfunction that typically recovers. Those with moderate to severe dysfunction had longer duration of mechanical ventilation and postoperative cardiac ICU stays, likely driving higher costs of index hospitalization.
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- Carol A McFarland
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84113, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84113, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84113, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84113, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cook Children's Hospital, Fort Worth, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84113, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84113, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84113, USA
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Rajbhandari N, Sharma Parajuli S, Thakur A, Dahal A. Improvement of Ejection Fraction in Patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting with Impaired Left Ventricular Function. Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) 2021; 19:76-79. [PMID: 34812162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Background Myocardial revascularization surgery has shown better long term survival expectancy compared to medical therapy in patient with impaired left ventricular function. Objective To evaluate the change in ejection fraction after 90 days in patients who underwent coronary artery bypass surgery and had preoperative left ventricular ejection fraction of less than and equal to 45% in a single cardiac center of Nepal over the period of 2 years. Method Out of 82 eligible patients during 2 years, 3 patients expired in immediate postoperatively and 24 patients had loss of 90 days' follow up. So, they were excluded from the study. Total 55 patients were taken for the study for whom statistical analysis was done to compare preoperative ejection fraction with post-operative 90 days' ejection fraction. Result Single vessel disease was present in 2(3.6%) patients, double vessel disease in 7(12.7%) patients and triple vessel disease in 46(83.6%) of the patients. In 2(3.6%) patients 2 grafts, in 18(32.7%) patients 3 grafts, in 33(60%) patients 4 grafts and in 2(3.6%) patients 5 grafts were placed for revascularization. The mean left ventricular EF in preoperative patients was 37.12±5.69% which improved to 45.80±10.00% in postoperative follow up at 90 days which was statistically significant (p=0.000). Conclusion Surgical revascularization of myocardium in preoperatively impaired left ventricular function patients helps improve left ventricular ejection fraction postoperatively. So we suggest surgical revascularization in patient with low ejection fraction for improvement of myocardial function. Hence improve survival rate in these patients.
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- N Rajbhandari
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Bansbari, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Cardiac Anaesthesia, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Bansbari, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Bansbari, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Bansbari, Kathmandu, Nepal
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McCulloch MA, Lal AK, Knecht K, Butts RJ, Villa CR, Johnson JN, Conway J, Bock MJ, Schumacher KR, Law SP, Friedland-Little JM, Deshpande SR, West SC, Lytrivi ID, Gambetta KE, Wittlieb-Weber CA. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Use in Males with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction. Pediatr Cardiol 2020; 41:925-931. [PMID: 32157397 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-020-02336-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is characterized by myocardial fibrosis and left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) use has not been characterized in this population but is considered for symptomatic patients with severe LV dysfunction (SLVD) receiving guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT). We evaluated ICD utilization and efficacy in patients with DMD. Retrospective cohort study of DMD patients from 17 centers across North America between January 2, 2005 and December 31, 2015. ICD use and its effect on survival were evaluated in patients with SLVD defined as ejection fraction (EF) < 35% and/ or shortening fraction (SF) < 16% on final echocardiogram. SLVD was present in 57/436 (13.1%) patients, of which 12 (21.1%) died during the study period. Of these 12, (mean EF 20.9 ± 6.2% and SF 13.7 ± 7.2%), 8 received GDMT, 5 received steroids, and none received an ICD. ICDs were placed in 9/57 (15.8%) patients with SLVD (mean EF 31.2 ± 8.5% and SF 10.3 ± 4.9%) at a mean age of 20.4 ± 6.3 years; 8/9 received GDMT, 7 received steroids, and all were alive at study end; mean ICD duration was 36.1 ± 26.2 months. Nine ICDs were implanted at six different institutions, associated with two appropriate shocks for ventricular tachycardia in two patients, no inappropriate shocks, and one lead fracture. ICD use may be associated with improved survival and minimal complications in DMD cardiomyopathy with SLVD. However, inconsistent GDMT utilization may be a significant confounder. Future studies should define optimal indications for ICD implantation in patients with DMD cardiomyopathy.
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- Michael A McCulloch
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Virginia Children's Hospital, PO Box 800386, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, USA.
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- Primary Children's Hospital, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Arkansas Children's Hospital, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Children's Medical Center of Dallas, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- The Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York Presbyterian, New York, NY, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Merdler I, Loewenstein I, Hochstadt A, Morgan S, Schwarzbard S, Sadeh B, Peri Y, Shacham Y, Finkelstein A, Steinvil A. Effectiveness and Safety of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients With Aortic Stenosis and Variable Ejection Fractions (<40%, 40%-49%, and >50%). Am J Cardiol 2020; 125:583-588. [PMID: 31843234 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2019.10.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Revised: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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We evaluated the safety and efficacy of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in aortic stenosis patients with mid-range ejection fraction (ASmrEF) and compared it to aortic stenosis patients with reduced ejection fraction (ASrEF) and preserved ejection fraction (ASpEF). TAVI cases were stratified by baseline ejection fraction (ASrEF, ASmrEF, ASpEF) and compared for characteristics, procedural outcomes, and change in echocardiographic parameters at 1 year and mortality over a 5-year follow-up. The final study population included 708 patients who underwent TAVI. ASmrEF patients presented with improved EF at 1-year after procedure (49.0 ± 9.8 at 1 year vs 43.0 ± 2.5 at baseline, p <0.001) and showed improvements in left ventricular (LV) diameters (LV end-diastolic diameter: 50.4 ± 6.0 at 1 year vs 53.0 ± 5.5 at baseline and LV end-systolic diameter 34.7 ± 7.8 at 1 year vs 39.5 ± 5.9 at baseline, p <0.001 for both). LVEF improved for patients with ASrEF but not in ASpEF patients. LV diameters did not improve for patients in either group. Procedural safety and success rates were similar between all heart failure groups. Survival rates over a 5-year follow-up post-TAVI were not different between patients with ASmrEF, ASrEF, and ASpEF (ASrEF 78.4%, ASmrEF 81.9%, ASpEF 78.3%, p = 0.327). TAVI for patients with ASmrEF is safe and effective and results in marked improvement of LV function and structure.
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- Ilan Merdler
- Department of Cardiology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Cardiology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Cardiology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Cardiology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Cardiology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Cardiology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Cardiology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Cardiology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Cardiology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Cardiology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
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Osula D, Farris GR, Chatterjee A, Law MA, Cribbs MG. Intra-aortic Balloon Pump As a Bridge to Heart Transplant After Non-ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Palliated Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Circ Heart Fail 2019; 12:e006130. [PMID: 31474118 DOI: 10.1161/circheartfailure.119.006130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology (M.A.L., M.G.C.)
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- Division of Cardiovascular Disease (G.R.F., A.C., M.G.C.)
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology (M.A.L., M.G.C.)
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Wejner-Mik P, Szymczyk E, Religa G, Kaszczyński T, Lipiec P, Kasprzak JD. Urgent surgical removal of a large mobile left ventricular thrombus following systemic embolism in a patient refusing blood transfusion. Pol Arch Intern Med 2019; 129:287-289. [PMID: 30648696 DOI: 10.20452/pamw.4420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Schmier JK, Patel JD, Leonhard MJ, Midha PA. A Systematic Review of Cost-Effectiveness Analyses of Left Ventricular Assist Devices: Issues and Challenges. Appl Health Econ Health Policy 2019; 17:35-46. [PMID: 30345458 DOI: 10.1007/s40258-018-0439-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Advanced heart failure (HF) can be treated conservatively or aggressively, with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) and heart transplant (HT) being the most aggressive strategies. OBJECTIVE The goal of this review was to identify, describe, critique and summarize published cost-effectiveness analyses on LVADs for adults with HF. METHODS We conducted a literature search using PubMed and ProQuest DIALOG databases to identify English-language publications from 2006 to 2017 describing cost-effectiveness analyses of LVADs and reviewed them against inclusion criteria. Those that met criteria were obtained for full-text review and abstracted if they continued to meet study requirements. RESULTS A total of 12 cost-effectiveness studies (13 articles) were identified, all of which described models; they were almost evenly split between those examining LVADs as destination therapy (DT) or as bridge to transplant (BTT). Studies were Markov or semi-Markov models with one- or three-month cycles that followed patients until death. Inputs came from a variety of sources, with the REMATCH trial and INTERMACS registry common clinical data sources, although some publications also used data from studies at their own institutions. Costs were derived from standard sources in many studies but from individual hospital data in some. Inputs for health utilities, which were used in 11 of 12 studies, were generally derived from two studies. None of the studies reported a societal perspective, that is, included non-medical costs such as caregiving. CONCLUSIONS No study found LVADs to be cost effective for DT or BTT with base case assumptions, although incremental cost-effectiveness ratios met thresholds for cost effectiveness in some probabilistic analyses. With constant improvements in LVADs and expanding indications, understanding and re-evaluating the cost effectiveness of their use will be critical to making treatment decisions.
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- Jordana K Schmier
- Exponent Inc, 1800 Diagonal Rd., Suite 500, Alexandria, VA, 22314, USA.
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- Exponent Inc, 3440 Market Street, Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Exponent, Inc, 15375 SE 30th Place, Suite 250, Bellevue, WA, 98007, USA
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- Exponent Inc, 3440 Market Street, Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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Cui K, Zhang D, Lyu S, Song X, Yuan F, Xu F, Zhang M. Meta-Analysis Comparing Percutaneous Coronary Revascularization Using Drug-Eluting Stent Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction. Am J Cardiol 2018; 122:1670-1676. [PMID: 30220418 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2018.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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] [Received: 04/21/2018] [Revised: 08/05/2018] [Accepted: 08/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The relative safety and efficacy of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stent (DES) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction remains controversial; therefore we conducted this meta-analysis to identify the optimal strategy for such cohorts. A comprehensive search of the electronic databases including PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library from January 1, 2003 to March 1, 2018 was performed to identify the eligible adjusted observational studies. The primary end point was all-cause death during the longest follow-up, and the generic inverse variance random-effect model was used to estimate the pooled hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Eight adjusted observational studies involving 10,268 patients were included. Compared with CABG, PCI with DES was associated with higher risk of all-cause mortality (HR 1.36, 95% CI 1.16 to 1.60), cardiac mortality (HR 2.20, 95% CI 1.63 to 2.95), myocardial infarction (HR 1.69, 95% CI 1.28 to 2.24), and repeat revascularization (HR 4.95, 95% CI 3.28 to 7.46) in patients with coronary artery disease and LV systolic dysfunction. Besides, separate analysis of patients with LV ejection fraction <35% or left main and/or multivessel disease obtained similar results compared with the overall analysis. However, DES and CABG shared similar rates of stroke (HR 0.92, 95% CI 0.67 to 1.26). In conclusion, CABG appears to be superior to PCI with DES for patients with coronary artery disease and LV systolic dysfunction, particularly in patients with severe LV systolic dysfunction or those with left main and/or multivessel disease.
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- Kongyong Cui
- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University and Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University and Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University and Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Diseases, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University and Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University and Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University and Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University and Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Diseases, Beijing, China
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Even in the era of percutaneous reperfusion therapy, left ventricular (LV) remodeling after myocardial infarction (MI) leading to heart failure remains a major health concern. Contractile dysfunction of the infarcted myocardium results in an increased pressure load, leading to maladaptive reshaping of the LV. Several percutaneous transcatheter procedures have been developed to deliver devices that restore LV shape and function. The purposes of this review are to discuss the spectrum of transcatheter devices that are available or in development for attenuation of adverse LV remodeling and to critically examine the available evidence for improvement of functional status and cardiovascular outcomes.
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- Tom Hendriks
- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Cardiology, 9700RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Cardiology, 9700RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Cardiology, 9700RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Cardiology, 9700RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Cardiology, 9700RB, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Becher T, Eder F, Baumann S, Loßnitzer D, Pollmann B, Behnes M, Borggrefe M, Akin I. Unprotected versus protected high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention with the Impella 2.5 in patients with multivessel disease and severely reduced left ventricular function. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e12665. [PMID: 30412063 PMCID: PMC6221604 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000012665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Selecting a revascularization strategy in patients with multivessel disease (MVD) and severely reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) remains a challenge. PCI with Impella 2.5 may facilitate high-risk PCI, however long-term results comparing unprotected versus protected PCI are currently unknown. We sought to evaluate the outcome of patients undergoing protected compared to unprotected percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the setting of MVD and severely reduced LVEF.We included patients with MVD and severely reduced LVEF (≤35%) in this retrospective, single-centre study. Patients that underwent unprotected PCI before the start of a dedicated protected PCI program with Impella 2.5 were compared to patients that were treated with protected PCI after the start of the program. The primary endpoint was defined as major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) during a 1-year follow-up. The secondary endpoints consisted of in-hospital MACCE and adverse events.A total of 61 patients (mean age 70.7 ± 10.9 years, 83.6% male) were included in our study, of which 28 (45.9%) underwent protected PCI. The primary endpoint was reached by 26.7% and did not differ between groups (P = .90). In-hospital MACCE (P = 1.00) and in-hospital adverse events (P = .12) also demonstrated no significant differences. Multivariate logistic regression identified procedural success defined as complete revascularization and absence of in-hospital major clinical complications as protective parameter for MACCE (OR 0.17, 95% CI 0.04-0.70, P = .02).Patients with MVD and severely depressed LVEF undergoing protected PCI with Impella 2.5 demonstrate similar in-hospital and one-year outcomes compared to unprotected PCI.
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- Tobias Becher
- First Department of Medicine-Cardiology, University Medical Centre Mannheim
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Heidelberg/Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- First Department of Medicine-Cardiology, University Medical Centre Mannheim
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- First Department of Medicine-Cardiology, University Medical Centre Mannheim
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Heidelberg/Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- First Department of Medicine-Cardiology, University Medical Centre Mannheim
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Heidelberg/Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- First Department of Medicine-Cardiology, University Medical Centre Mannheim
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- First Department of Medicine-Cardiology, University Medical Centre Mannheim
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Heidelberg/Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- First Department of Medicine-Cardiology, University Medical Centre Mannheim
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Heidelberg/Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- First Department of Medicine-Cardiology, University Medical Centre Mannheim
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Heidelberg/Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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Yan J, Jiang SL. Impact of surgical ventricular restoration on early and long-term outcomes of patients with left ventricular aneurysm: A single-center experience. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e12773. [PMID: 30313093 PMCID: PMC6203510 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000012773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Left ventricular aneurysm (LVA) is a common complication of myocardial infarction. However, the optimal treatment for LVA remains controversial.In this retrospective study, we analyzed the early and long-term clinical consequences of surgical ventricular restoration on 102 patients who had undergone repair between January, 2005 and January, 2015. The LVA repair approaches comprised of patch plasty (n = 28), linear repair (n = 40), and plication repair (n = 34).Patient demographics were 60.8% male, and the mean age was 60.5 ± 7.2 years. The in-hospital mortality rate was 7.8% (8/102), including 6 patients who died from low cardiac output and 2 from multiorgan failure. During the early postoperative period, left ventricular sizes significantly decreased in the patch plasty and linear repair groups compared with the plication group. In addition, all 3 repair techniques greatly ameliorated left ventricular ejection fraction (P < .05), and there was no significant difference in survival rate between groups (P = .25).Surgical ventricular restoration (linear repair, plication repair, and patch plasty) obtained equivalently appreciable outcomes for cardiac function improvement, perioperative mortality, and survival. Selection of a surgical technique for LVA patients should be optimized to individual patient conditions including the morphological characteristics of the aneurysm and ischemic scar.
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Kasahara K. [Surgical Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy for Patients with Severe Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction]. Kyobu Geka 2018; 71:505-512. [PMID: 30042254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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We applied cardiac resynchronization therapy with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator( CRT-D) and with concomitant cardiac surgery to 2 patients with left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction and dyssynchronous ventricular activation. A patient had severe ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy with coronary artery aneurysms (LV ejection fraction 12%, LV diastolic dimension 81 mm, LV systolic dimension 75 mm and atrial fibrillation, with complete left bundle branch block). Another patient had severe dilated cardiomyopathy with mitral valve regurgitation (LV ejection fraction 25%, LV diastolic dimension 75 mm, LV systolic dimension 61 mm atrial fibrillation, and complete left bundle branch block). Both epicardial LV leads were surgically implanted on the posterolateral wall. CRT-D achieved the resynchronization of the LV contraction, and improved cardiac function. The patients had an uneventful postoperative course and were discharged from hospital after operation. A key advantage of surgical epicardial lead placement is that lead placement is not confined to anatomic branches of the LV venous circulation as is the case with transvenous placement. CRT-D combined with cardiac surgery might be available for patients with LV systolic dysfunction.
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- Katsuhiko Kasahara
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kanto Central Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Pi SH, Kim SM, Choi JO, Kim EK, Chang SA, Choe YH, Lee SC, Jeon ES. Prognostic value of myocardial strain and late gadolinium enhancement on cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy with moderate to severely reduced ejection fraction. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson 2018; 20:36. [PMID: 29898740 PMCID: PMC6001169 DOI: 10.1186/s12968-018-0466-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Accepted: 05/25/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND It has been reported that left ventricular (LV) myocardial strain and late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) on cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging have prognostic value in patients with heart failure (HF). However, previous studies included patients with various systolic functions. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic value of LV myocardial strain and LGE on CMR imaging in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) with reduced ejection fraction (EF < 40%). METHODS From a prospectively followed cohort who underwent CMR between November 2008 and December 2015, subjects with LV EF < 40% and a diagnosis of idiopathic DCM were eligible for this study. The CMR images were analyzed for LV and right ventricular (RV) function, presence and extent of LGE, and LV myocardial strain. The primary outcome was a composite of all-cause death and heart transplantation. The secondary outcome was hospitalization for HF. RESULTS A total of 172 patients were included, in whom mean LV EF was 23.7 ± 7.9% (EF 30-40% n = 47; EF < 30% n = 125). During a median follow-up of 47 months, the primary outcome occurred in 43 patients (16 heart transplantations, 29 all-cause deaths), and there were 41 hospitalizations for HF. Univariate Cox proportional hazard regression analysis showed that mean arterial pressure, serum sodium concentration, log of plasma NT-proBNP level, and presence of LGE (HR 2.277, 95% CI: 1.221-4.246) were significantly associated with the primary outcome. However, LV strain had no significant association (HR 1.048, 95% CI: 0.945-1.163). Multivariable analysis showed that presence of LGE (HR 4.73, 95% CI: 1.11-20.12) and serum sodium (HR 0.823, 95% CI: 0.762-0.887) were independently associated with the primary outcome. CONCLUSIONS LGE in CMR imaging was a good predictor of adverse outcomes for patients with idiopathic DCM and reduced EF. Identification of LGE could thus improve risk stratification in high-risk patients. LV strain had no significant prognostic value in patients with moderate to severe systolic dysfunction.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Aged
- Biomechanical Phenomena
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated/diagnostic imaging
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated/mortality
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated/physiopathology
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated/surgery
- Contrast Media/administration & dosage
- Female
- Heart Failure/diagnostic imaging
- Heart Failure/mortality
- Heart Failure/physiopathology
- Heart Failure/surgery
- Heart Transplantation
- Hospitalization
- Humans
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cine
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Myocardial Contraction
- Organometallic Compounds/administration & dosage
- Predictive Value of Tests
- Prognosis
- Prospective Studies
- Reproducibility of Results
- Risk Factors
- Stroke Volume
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/diagnostic imaging
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/mortality
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/physiopathology
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/surgery
- Ventricular Function, Left
- Ventricular Function, Right
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- Seung-Hoon Pi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Cardiovascular Imaging Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Cardiovascular Imaging Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351 Republic of Korea
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Wang B, He X, Gong Y, Cheng B. Levosimendan in Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: An Update Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis. Biomed Res Int 2018; 2018:7563083. [PMID: 29854789 PMCID: PMC5964575 DOI: 10.1155/2018/7563083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Revised: 03/19/2018] [Accepted: 03/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recent studies suggest that levosimendan does not provide mortality benefit in patients with low cardiac output syndrome undergoing cardiac surgery. These results conflict with previous findings. The aim of the current study is to assess whether levosimendan reduces postoperative mortality in patients with impaired left ventricular function (mean EF ≤ 40%) undergoing cardiac surgery. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library Database through November 20, 2017. Inclusion criteria were random allocation to treatment with at least one group receiving levosimendan and another group receiving placebo or other treatments and cardiac surgery patients with a left ventricular ejection fraction of 40% or less. The primary endpoint was postoperative mortality. Secondary outcomes were cardiac index, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP), length of intensive care unit (ICU) stay, postoperative atrial fibrillation, and postoperative renal replacement therapy. We performed trial sequential analysis (TSA) to evaluate the reliability of the primary endpoint. RESULTS Data from 2,152 patients in 15 randomized clinical trials were analyzed. Pooled results demonstrated a reduction in postoperative mortality in the levosimendan group [RR = 0.53, 95% CI (0.38-0.73), I2 = 0]. However, the result of TSA showed that the conclusion may be a false positive. Secondary outcomes demonstrated that PCWP, postoperative renal replacement therapy, and length of ICU stay were significantly reduced. Cardiac index was greater in the levosimendan group. No difference was found in the rate of postoperative atrial fibrillation. CONCLUSIONS Levosimendan reduces the rate of death and other adverse outcomes in patients with low ejection fraction who were undergoing cardiac surgery, but results remain inconclusive. More large-volume randomized clinical trials (RCTs) are warranted.
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- Benji Wang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry and Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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Lairez O, Delmas C, Fournier P, Cassol E, Méjean S, Pascal P, Petermann A, Dambrin C, Minville V, Carrié D, Rousseau H, Galinier M, Roncalli J, Marcheix B, Berry I. Feasibility and accuracy of gated blood pool SPECT equilibrium radionuclide ventriculography for the assessment of left and right ventricular volumes and function in patients with left ventricular assist devices. J Nucl Cardiol 2018; 25:625-634. [PMID: 27905008 DOI: 10.1007/s12350-016-0670-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 07/20/2016] [Accepted: 08/29/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) require serial assessment of right and left ventricular (RV & LV) volumes and function. Because the RV is not assisted, its function is a critical determinant of the hemodynamic and contributes significantly to postoperative morbidity and mortality. We evaluated the feasibility and the accuracy of tomographic-equilibrium radionuclide ventriculography (t-ERV) for the assessment of patients with LVADs. METHODS Twenty-four patients with LVAD underwent t-ERV. Because of the limited acoustic window, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) was only feasible in 19 patients. Functional evaluation including six-minute walk test (6MWT) and peak oxygen consumption (POC) was performed in 18 patients. Nine patients underwent a cardiac multidetector computed tomography (MDCT). Eight patients underwent a second evaluation by ERV 4.3 ± 1.4 months later. RESULTS Reliability between t-ERV and MDCT for LV end-diastolic volume, LV end-systolic volume, LV ejection fraction, RV end-diastolic volume, RV end-systolic volume, and RV ejection fraction (RVEF) was 0.900 (P = .001), 0.911 (P = .001), 0.765 (P = .021), 0.728 (P = .042), 0.875 (P = .004), and 0.781 (P = .023), respectively. There was no correlation between t-ERV and RV systolic parameters assessed by TTE. RVEF was correlated with POC (R = 0.521; P = .027). A cut-off value of 40% for RVEF measured by t-ERV could discriminate patients with poor functional status (P = .048 for NYHA stage; P = .016 for 6MWT and P = .007 for POC). CONCLUSION t-ERV is a simple, reproducible, and an accurate technique for the assessment of RV function in patients with LVADs and warrants consideration in the evaluation and monitoring of symptomatic patients.
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- Olivier Lairez
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Rangueil, Toulouse, France.
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Rangueil, Toulouse, France.
- Cardiac Imaging Center, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France.
- Medical School of Rangueil, University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France.
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Rangueil, Toulouse, France
- Medical School of Rangueil, University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Rangueil, Toulouse, France
- Cardiac Imaging Center, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Rangueil, Toulouse, France
- Medical School of Rangueil, University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Rangueil, Toulouse, France
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Rangueil, Toulouse, France
- Cardiac Imaging Center, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
- Medical School of Rangueil, University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Rangueil, Toulouse, France
- Cardiac Imaging Center, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Cardiac Imaging Center, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
- Department of Radiology, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Medical School of Rangueil, University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Medical School of Rangueil, University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
- Department of Anesthesiology, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Rangueil, Toulouse, France
- Cardiac Imaging Center, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
- Medical School of Purpan, University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
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- Cardiac Imaging Center, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
- Medical School of Rangueil, University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
- Department of Radiology, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Rangueil, Toulouse, France
- Cardiac Imaging Center, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
- Medical School of Rangueil, University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Rangueil, Toulouse, France
- Medical School of Purpan, University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
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- Medical School of Rangueil, University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Rangueil, Toulouse, France
- Cardiac Imaging Center, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
- Medical School of Rangueil, University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
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We report a case of coronary sinus (CS) injury with a retrograde cardioplegia catheter and repair that compromised CS patency. This resulted in acute global cardiac dysfunction shortly after weaning from bypass, which reversed after patch repair with confirmed CS patency. The case report shows that acute CS occlusion may not be tolerated in some humans.
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- Toshinobu Kazui
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Banner University Medical Center Tucson, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, Tucson, Arizona
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Banner University Medical Center Tucson, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
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Lipš M, Mráz M, Kloučková J, Kopecký P, Dobiáš M, Křížová J, Lindner J, Diamant M, Haluzík M. Effect of continuous exenatide infusion on cardiac function and peri-operative glucose control in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: A single-blind, randomized controlled trial. Diabetes Obes Metab 2017; 19:1818-1822. [PMID: 28581209 DOI: 10.1111/dom.13029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [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: 03/27/2017] [Revised: 05/30/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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We performed a randomized controlled trial with the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist exenatide as add-on to standard peri-operative insulin therapy in patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery. The aims of the study were to intensify peri-operative glucose control while minimizing the risk of hypoglycaemia and to evaluate the suggested cardioprotective effects of GLP-1-based treatments. A total of 38 patients with decreased left ventricular systolic function (ejection fraction ≤50%) scheduled for elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) were randomized to receive either exenatide or placebo in a continuous 72-hour intravenous (i.v.) infusion on top of standard peri-operative insulin therapy. While no significant difference in postoperative echocardiographic variables was found between the groups, participants receiving exenatide showed improved peri-operative glucose control as compared with the placebo group (average glycaemia 6.4 ± 0.5 vs 7.3 ± 0.8 mmol/L; P < .001; percentage of time in target range of 4.5-6.5 mmol/L 54.8% ± 14.5% vs 38.6% ± 14.4%; P = .001; percentage of time above target range 39.7% ± 13.9% vs 52.8% ± 15.2%; P = .009) without an increased risk of hypoglycaemia (glycaemia <3.3 mmol/L: 0.10 ± 0.32 vs 0.21 ± 0.42 episodes per participant; P = .586). Continuous administration of i.v. exenatide in patients undergoing elective CABG could provide a safe option for intensifying the peri-operative glucose management of such patients.
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- Michal Lipš
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation and Intensive Care, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Diabetes, Diabetes Centre, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
- Institute of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnostics, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnostics, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
- Department of Experimental Diabetology, Centre for Experimental Medicine, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation and Intensive Care, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation and Intensive Care, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- 3rd Department of Medicine - Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- 2nd Department of Surgery - Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Diabetes, Diabetes Centre, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
- Institute of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnostics, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
- Department of Experimental Diabetology, Centre for Experimental Medicine, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
- Department of Obesitology, Institute of Endocrinology, Prague, Czech Republic
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Myers P, Sologashvili T, Meyer P, Vallée JP, Huber C. Posterior wall left ventricular aneurysm repair. Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg 2017; 2017. [PMID: 28556630 DOI: 10.1510/mmcts.2017.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Posterior wall aneurysms are a relatively rare form of left ventricular aneurysm that can sometimes involve the mitral valve. This tutorial illustrates the technical aspects of posterior wall left ventricular aneurysm repair.
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Al-Ruzzeh S, Athanasiou T, George S, Amrani M. Methodological approach in adopting off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery in a British cardiothoracic unit: Harefield experience. Perfusion 2016; 19 Suppl 1:S61-6. [PMID: 15161066 DOI: 10.1191/0267659104pf715oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The theoretical and practical disadvantages of coronary artery bypass graft surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass with cardioplegic arrest are well reported in the literature. Encouraged by our work and others, we adopted a systematic approach to the application of off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery. We aimed to validate the non-selective use of the off-pump technique in all patients and assess the outcome in specific patient groups including: patients with ischaemic left ventricular dysfunction, female and high-risk patients. We investigated specific technical details related to off-pump surgery including: the potential effect of the distortion of the mitral valve on haemodynamic stability intraoperatively and the feasibility of sequential coronary artery bypass grafting using the off-pump technique. We also compared the outcome to the national United Kingdom performance in a risk-stratified manner. An extensive retrospective data review for comparative analysis of outcome was carried out at both local and multi-centre levels. This showed that off-pump surgery was feasible for all patients, and provided a better outcome in patients with ischaemic left ventricular dysfunction, female and high-risk patients. The distortion of the mitral valve contributed to the haemodynamic instability. In conclusion, off-pump surgery is safe and provides better outcome in specific patient groups.
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- Sharif Al-Ruzzeh
- The National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, United Kingdom
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Furuta A, Koide M, Kunii Y, Maeda T, Kanzaki T, Okamoto T, Takayanagi Y. [Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm after an Apical Approach Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation;Report of a Case]. Kyobu Geka 2016; 69:1033-1036. [PMID: 27821830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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A 79-years-old woman was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and referred to our institution for the purpose of an operation. We decided to perform transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation because of her high frailty due to her age and medication of long-term steroid for chronic rheumatoid arthritis. In the operation, left ventricular perforation occurred by the guide wire and cardiac tamponade was detected. We performed pericardial drainage and controlled bleeding through the 5th intercostal thoracotomy and trasncatheter aortic valve implantation was performed after that. Postoperative computed tomography (CT) demonstrated left ventricular pseudoaneurysm in the apex. We performed re-operation because of the enlargement of pseudoaneurysm. The operation was performed through median sternotomy and the pseudoaneurysm was repaired. The patient was discharged after postoperative CT demonstrated the left ventricular wall repaired.
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- Akihisa Furuta
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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Saha KK, Goel S, Kumar A, Saha KK. Anaortic off-pump bilateral internal mammary grafting in severe left ventricular dysfunction - Case report. Indian Heart J 2016; 68 Suppl 2:S54-S56. [PMID: 27751328 PMCID: PMC5067380 DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2015.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2014] [Revised: 03/11/2015] [Accepted: 03/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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A 64 years old male diabetic patient with ejection fraction of 16% and renal dysfunction underwent off-pump CABG using both in situ internal mammary artery grafts. Left internal mammary artery was used to bypass left anterior descending artery and right internal mammary artery was used as composite graft. Patient had uneventful recovery and left ventricular ejection fraction improved to 34% within 8 months after surgery. In presence of left ventricular dysfunction, both internal thoracic artery grafting should be preferred for better patency rate and flow reserve. This is the first ever case report of anaortic off-pump bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting in a patient with left ventricular ejection fraction less than 20%.
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- Kamales Kumar Saha
- Cumballa Hill Hospital and Heart Institute, 93/95 August Kranti Marg, Mumbai 400036, Maharastra, India.
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- Cumballa Hill Hospital and Heart Institute, 93/95 August Kranti Marg, Mumbai 400036, Maharastra, India
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- Cumballa Hill Hospital and Heart Institute, 93/95 August Kranti Marg, Mumbai 400036, Maharastra, India
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- Cumballa Hill Hospital and Heart Institute, 93/95 August Kranti Marg, Mumbai 400036, Maharastra, India
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Yee NP, Siu AM, Davis J, Kao J. Recovery of Left Ventricular Function After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Compared to Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients with Multi-Vessel Coronary Disease and Left Ventricular Dysfunction. Hawaii J Med Public Health 2016; 75:273-277. [PMID: 27688953 PMCID: PMC5030790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Recovery of left ventricular (LV) function after revascularization has been described for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG); however, LV recovery after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and how it compares to CABG has not been well described in the literature. The aim of this single center retrospective study was to evaluate LV recovery in patients with severely reduced LV function undergoing PCI compared to those undergoing CABG. Patients with LV ejection fraction (LVEF) < 40% and multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD) undergoing revascularization with either CABG (n=16) or PCI (n=176), and with 12 months of follow up data were included in the study. LVEF at baseline exhibited significant differences between PCI (28.5 ± 8.0) and CABG (24.2 ± 6.8) groups (P=.05). LVEF recovery at 6-month follow up showed no difference between PCI and CABG groups. LVEF recovery differences at one-year follow-up was significantly different between PCI (4.82) and CABG (15.25) groups (P=.005). Patients with severely reduced LV function undergoing multivessel PCI had a statistically significant increase in LVEF over time; however patients undergoing CABG demonstrated greater gains in LVEF over the same time period. Surgical revascularization with CABG may be a procedure of choice in patients with depressed LV function and multivessel CAD.
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- Noa P Yee
- Undergraduate, Tufts University, Medford, MA
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- Undergraduate, Tufts University, Medford, MA
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- Undergraduate, Tufts University, Medford, MA
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Park K, Lai D, Handberg EM, Moyé L, Perin EC, Pepine CJ, Anderson RD. Association between High Endocardial Unipolar Voltage and Improved Left Ventricular Function in Patients with Ischemic Cardiomyopathy. Tex Heart Inst J 2016; 43:291-6. [PMID: 27547135 DOI: 10.14503/thij-15-5341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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We know that endocardial mapping reports left ventricular electrical activity (voltage) and that these data can predict outcomes in patients undergoing traditional revascularization. Because the mapping data from experimental models have also been linked with myocardial viability, we hypothesized an association between increased unipolar voltage in patients undergoing intramyocardial injections and their subsequent improvement in left ventricular performance. For this exploratory analysis, we evaluated 86 patients with left ventricular dysfunction, heart-failure symptoms, possible angina, and no revascularization options, who were undergoing endocardial mapping. Fifty-seven patients received bone marrow mononuclear cell (BMC) injections and 29 patients received cell-free injections of a placebo. The average mapping site voltage was 9.7 ± 2 mV, and sites with voltage of ≥6.9 mV were engaged by needle and injected (with BMC or placebo). For all patients, at 6 months, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) improved, and after covariate adjustment this improvement was best predicted by injection-site voltage. For every 2-mV increase in baseline voltage, we detected a 1.3 increase in absolute LVEF units for all patients (P=0.038). Multiple linear regression analyses confirmed that voltage and the CD34(+) count present in bone marrow (but not treatment assignment) were associated with improved LVEF (P=0.03 and P=0.014, respectively). In an exploratory analysis, higher endocardial voltage and bone marrow CD34(+) levels were associated with improved left ventricular function among ischemic cardiomyopathy patients. Intramyocardial needle injections, possibly through stimulation of angiogenesis, might serve as a future therapy in patients with reduced left ventricular function and warrants investigation.
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Jashari H, Lannering K, Ibrahimi P, Djekic D, Mellander M, Rydberg A, Henein MY. Persistent reduced myocardial deformation in neonates after CoA repair. Int J Cardiol 2016; 221:886-91. [PMID: 27434366 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.07.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [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: 05/31/2016] [Accepted: 07/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Surgical repair of coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a safe procedure in children, however the condition is known for its potential recurrence and other related complications. The available evidence shows abnormal intrinsic properties of the aorta in CoA, thus suggesting additional effect, even after CoA repair, on left ventricular (LV) function. Accordingly, we sought to obtain a better understanding of LV myocardial mechanics in very early-corrected CoA using two-dimensional STE. METHODS AND RESULTS We retrospectively studied 21 patients with corrected CoA at a median age of 9 (2-53) days at three time points: 1) just before intervention, 2) at short-term follow-up and 3) at medium-term follow-up after intervention and compared them with normal values. Speckle tracking analysis was conducted via vendor independent software, Tomtec. After intervention, LV function significantly improved (from -12.8±3.9 to -16.7±1.7; p<0.001), however normal values were not reached even at medium term follow-up (-18.3±1.7 vs. -20±1.6; p=0.002). Medium term longitudinal strain correlated with pre intervention EF (r=0.58, p=0.006). Moreover, medium term subnormal values were more frequently associated with bicuspid aortic valve (33.3% vs. 66.6%; p<0.05). CONCLUSION LV myocardial function in neonates with CoA can be feasibly evaluated and followed up by speckle tracking echocardiography. LV subendocardial dysfunction however, remains in early infancy coarctation long after repair. Long-term follow-up through adulthood using myocardial deformation measurements should shed light on the natural history and consequences of this anomaly.
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- Haki Jashari
- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Queen Silvia Children's Hospital at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Götenborg, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Queen Silvia Children's Hospital at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Götenborg, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Umeå University, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Sweden.
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Left ventricular dysfunction is a predictor of perioperative morbidity and mortality in on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. Obligatory global myocardial ischemia and injury induced during crossclamping as well as adverse systemic effects of cardiopulmonary bypass may induce a disproportionately greater overall physiologic insult in patients with poor ventricular function. All patients undergoing nonemergency off-pump coronary artery bypass by a single surgeon during an 18-month period were retrospectively analyzed. Two groups with preoperative ejection fraction classified as poor (10%–35%; n = 31) or normal (55%–80%; n = 60) were compared. The mean ejection fractions were 26% ± 1% and 63% ± 1% respectively, p < 0.000001. In those with significant left ventricular dysfunction, there were 2.8 ± 0.1 grafts per patient, time to extubation was 8.4 ± 1.2 hours, and discharge was after 4.9 ± 0.6 days. These results were statistically equivalent to those in the group with normal left ventricular function. There was no intraaortic balloon pump insertion or mortality in either group. This technique provides an effective means of safely revascularizing patients with significant left ventricular dysfunction, and it may provide a valuable alternative approach in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy.
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- Y Joseph Woo
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 6 Silverstein Pavilion 3400 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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Chordopapillary apparatus preservation was compared with valve-excising mitral valve replacement in a retrospective analysis of 360 patients, of whom 98 had total or partial chordal preservation and 262 had the conventional operation. No significant differences were seen in age, sex, pathology, crossclamp or cardiopulmonary bypass times between the 3 groups. Left ventricular fractional shortening decreased significantly in patients whose valves had been excised completely, whereas it remained unchanged in patients with either partial or total chordal conservation. There was a survival benefit for patients undergoing leaflet preservation (92% vs. 80% for conventional excision at 5 years; p = 0.001). Chordal preservation during valve replacement for mitral valve disease improves survival, enhances functional status, preserves left ventricular geometry and function, and improves overall cardiac performance. Preservation of the posterior leaflet alone offers excellent results that are comparable to those of patients with total chordal preservation.
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- Nagarajan Muthialu
- Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, G. Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital, Coimbatore, India.
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Tabata M, Aranki SF, Fox JA, Couper GS, Cohn LH, Shekar PS. Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement in Left Ventricular Dysfunction. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2016; 15:225-8. [PMID: 17540992 DOI: 10.1177/021849230701500310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The safety and benefit of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement in patients with left ventricular dysfunction has not been well investigated. We conducted a retrospective review of 140 patients with ejection fraction ≤ 40% who underwent isolated aortic valve replacement between July 1996 and March 2005. Aortic valve replacement was performed via an upper hemisternotomy in 73 patients and via a full sternotomy in 67. Two matched cohorts of 41 patients each were constructed using propensity score analysis, and the outcomes were compared. There was no significant difference in operative mortality (hemisternotomy, 2.4% vs 4.8% for full sternotomy), incidence of postoperative complications, blood transfusion requirement, length of hospital stay, or discharge to home rates. Aortic valve replacement via an upper hemisternotomy can be performed safely, even in patients with left ventricular dysfunction, with morbidity and mortality outcomes similar to those of a full sternotomy.
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- Minoru Tabata
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Fukushima N, Miyamoto Y, Ohtake S, Sawa Y, Takahashi T, Nishimura M. Early Result of Heart Transplantation in Japan: Osaka University Experience. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2016; 12:154-8. [PMID: 15213084 DOI: 10.1177/021849230401200215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Since the new organ transplantation law was established in 1997, 17 heart transplantations have been performed in Japan, 7 of which were carried out at Osaka University Hospital. Recipient diagnosis was dilated cardiomyopathy in 2, dilated phase of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in 4, and post-myocarditis cardiomyopathy in 1. Ages ranged from 8 to 49 years with a mean of 35.3 years. Five patients were bridged with a left ventricular assist device. The waiting period was 182–977 days (mean, 643 days). There was no early or late death during follow-up of 1–4.8 years. Under a standard triple-drug regimen using mycophenolate, there were 3 rejection episodes greater than grade 3 in 2 patients, and humoral rejection requiring plasmapheresis in one. A young boy whose donor was a hemodynamically compromised adult developed neurological sequelae after resuscitation following ventricular tachycardia. All patients were discharged and went back to work or their regular daily life. Although the donor shortage is still severe in Japan, the resumption of heart transplantation has been satisfactory, and left ventricular assist devices have played a crucial role.
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- Norihide Fukushima
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan.
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Riffel JH, Keller MGP, Rost F, Arenja N, Andre F, Aus dem Siepen F, Fritz T, Ehlermann P, Taeger T, Frankenstein L, Meder B, Katus HA, Buss SJ. Left ventricular long axis strain: a new prognosticator in non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy? J Cardiovasc Magn Reson 2016; 18:36. [PMID: 27268238 PMCID: PMC4897821 DOI: 10.1186/s12968-016-0255-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2016] [Accepted: 05/27/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Long axis strain (LAS) has been shown to be a fast assessable parameter representing global left ventricular (LV) longitudinal function in cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR). However, the prognostic value of LAS in cardiomyopathies with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) has not been evaluated yet. METHODS AND RESULTS In 146 subjects with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (NIDCM, LVEF ≤45 %) LAS was assessed retrospectively from standard non-contrast SSFP cine sequences by measuring the distance between the epicardial border of the left ventricular apex and the midpoint of a line connecting the origins of the mitral valve leaflets in end-systole and end-diastole. The final values were calculated according to the strain formula. The primary endpoint of the study was defined as a combination of cardiac death, heart transplantation or aborted sudden cardiac death and occurred in 24 subjects during follow-up. Patients with LAS values > -5 % showed a significant higher rate of cardiac events independent of the presence of late gadolinium enhancement (LGE). The multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that LVEDV/BSA (HR: 1.01, p < 0.05), presence of LGE (HR: 2.51, p < 0.05) and LAS (HR: 1.28, p < 0.05) were independent predictors for cardiac events. In a sequential cox regression analysis LAS offered significant incremental information (p < 0.05) for the prediction of outcome in addition to LGE and LVEDV/BSA. Using a dichotomous three point scoring model for risk stratification, including LVEF <35 %, LAS > -10 % and the presence of LGE, patients with 3 points had a significantly higher risk for cardiac events than those with 2 or less points. CONCLUSION Assessment of long axis function with LAS offers significant incremental information for the prediction of cardiac events in NIDCM and improves risk stratification beyond established CMR parameters.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Aged
- Biomechanical Phenomena
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated/diagnostic imaging
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated/etiology
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated/physiopathology
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated/surgery
- Chi-Square Distribution
- Contrast Media/administration & dosage
- Death, Sudden, Cardiac/etiology
- Female
- Heart Transplantation
- Humans
- Kaplan-Meier Estimate
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cine
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Mitral Valve/diagnostic imaging
- Mitral Valve/physiopathology
- Multivariate Analysis
- Observer Variation
- Predictive Value of Tests
- Prognosis
- Proportional Hazards Models
- Reproducibility of Results
- Retrospective Studies
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Factors
- Stroke Volume
- Time Factors
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/diagnostic imaging
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/etiology
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/physiopathology
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/surgery
- Ventricular Function, Left
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- Johannes H Riffel
- Department of Cardiology, University of Heidelberg, INF 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Heidelberg, INF 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Heidelberg, INF 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Heidelberg, INF 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Heidelberg, INF 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Heidelberg, INF 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Heidelberg, INF 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Heidelberg, INF 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Heidelberg, INF 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Heidelberg, INF 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Heidelberg, INF 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), partner site, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Heidelberg, INF 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), partner site, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Heidelberg, INF 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
- Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pneumology, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Velazquez EJ, Lee KL, Jones RH, Al-Khalidi HR, Hill JA, Panza JA, Michler RE, Bonow RO, Doenst T, Petrie MC, Oh JK, She L, Moore VL, Desvigne-Nickens P, Sopko G, Rouleau JL. Coronary-Artery Bypass Surgery in Patients with Ischemic Cardiomyopathy. N Engl J Med 2016; 374:1511-20. [PMID: 27040723 PMCID: PMC4938005 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1602001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 622] [Impact Index Per Article: 77.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The survival benefit of a strategy of coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG) added to guideline-directed medical therapy, as compared with medical therapy alone, in patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, and severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction remains unclear. METHODS From July 2002 to May 2007, a total of 1212 patients with an ejection fraction of 35% or less and coronary artery disease amenable to CABG were randomly assigned to undergo CABG plus medical therapy (CABG group, 610 patients) or medical therapy alone (medical-therapy group, 602 patients). The primary outcome was death from any cause. Major secondary outcomes included death from cardiovascular causes and death from any cause or hospitalization for cardiovascular causes. The median duration of follow-up, including the current extended-follow-up study, was 9.8 years. RESULTS A primary outcome event occurred in 359 patients (58.9%) in the CABG group and in 398 patients (66.1%) in the medical-therapy group (hazard ratio with CABG vs. medical therapy, 0.84; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.73 to 0.97; P=0.02 by log-rank test). A total of 247 patients (40.5%) in the CABG group and 297 patients (49.3%) in the medical-therapy group died from cardiovascular causes (hazard ratio, 0.79; 95% CI, 0.66 to 0.93; P=0.006 by log-rank test). Death from any cause or hospitalization for cardiovascular causes occurred in 467 patients (76.6%) in the CABG group and in 524 patients (87.0%) in the medical-therapy group (hazard ratio, 0.72; 95% CI, 0.64 to 0.82; P<0.001 by log-rank test). CONCLUSIONS In a cohort of patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy, the rates of death from any cause, death from cardiovascular causes, and death from any cause or hospitalization for cardiovascular causes were significantly lower over 10 years among patients who underwent CABG in addition to receiving medical therapy than among those who received medical therapy alone. (Funded by the National Institutes of Health; STICH [and STICHES] ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00023595.).
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- Eric J Velazquez
- From the Division of Cardiology (E.J.V.), Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (K.L.L., H.R.A.-K.) and Surgery (R.H.J.), and Duke Clinical Research Institute (L.S., V.L.M.), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; the University of Florida, Gainesville (J.A.H.); Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla (J.A.P.), and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (R.E.M.); Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (R.O.B.); the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany (T.D.); Glasgow University and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom (M.C.P.); Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (P.D.-N., G.S.); and University of Montreal, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal (J.L.R.)
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- From the Division of Cardiology (E.J.V.), Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (K.L.L., H.R.A.-K.) and Surgery (R.H.J.), and Duke Clinical Research Institute (L.S., V.L.M.), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; the University of Florida, Gainesville (J.A.H.); Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla (J.A.P.), and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (R.E.M.); Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (R.O.B.); the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany (T.D.); Glasgow University and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom (M.C.P.); Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (P.D.-N., G.S.); and University of Montreal, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal (J.L.R.)
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- From the Division of Cardiology (E.J.V.), Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (K.L.L., H.R.A.-K.) and Surgery (R.H.J.), and Duke Clinical Research Institute (L.S., V.L.M.), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; the University of Florida, Gainesville (J.A.H.); Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla (J.A.P.), and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (R.E.M.); Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (R.O.B.); the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany (T.D.); Glasgow University and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom (M.C.P.); Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (P.D.-N., G.S.); and University of Montreal, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal (J.L.R.)
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- From the Division of Cardiology (E.J.V.), Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (K.L.L., H.R.A.-K.) and Surgery (R.H.J.), and Duke Clinical Research Institute (L.S., V.L.M.), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; the University of Florida, Gainesville (J.A.H.); Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla (J.A.P.), and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (R.E.M.); Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (R.O.B.); the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany (T.D.); Glasgow University and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom (M.C.P.); Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (P.D.-N., G.S.); and University of Montreal, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal (J.L.R.)
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- From the Division of Cardiology (E.J.V.), Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (K.L.L., H.R.A.-K.) and Surgery (R.H.J.), and Duke Clinical Research Institute (L.S., V.L.M.), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; the University of Florida, Gainesville (J.A.H.); Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla (J.A.P.), and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (R.E.M.); Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (R.O.B.); the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany (T.D.); Glasgow University and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom (M.C.P.); Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (P.D.-N., G.S.); and University of Montreal, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal (J.L.R.)
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- From the Division of Cardiology (E.J.V.), Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (K.L.L., H.R.A.-K.) and Surgery (R.H.J.), and Duke Clinical Research Institute (L.S., V.L.M.), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; the University of Florida, Gainesville (J.A.H.); Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla (J.A.P.), and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (R.E.M.); Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (R.O.B.); the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany (T.D.); Glasgow University and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom (M.C.P.); Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (P.D.-N., G.S.); and University of Montreal, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal (J.L.R.)
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- From the Division of Cardiology (E.J.V.), Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (K.L.L., H.R.A.-K.) and Surgery (R.H.J.), and Duke Clinical Research Institute (L.S., V.L.M.), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; the University of Florida, Gainesville (J.A.H.); Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla (J.A.P.), and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (R.E.M.); Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (R.O.B.); the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany (T.D.); Glasgow University and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom (M.C.P.); Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (P.D.-N., G.S.); and University of Montreal, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal (J.L.R.)
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- From the Division of Cardiology (E.J.V.), Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (K.L.L., H.R.A.-K.) and Surgery (R.H.J.), and Duke Clinical Research Institute (L.S., V.L.M.), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; the University of Florida, Gainesville (J.A.H.); Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla (J.A.P.), and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (R.E.M.); Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (R.O.B.); the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany (T.D.); Glasgow University and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom (M.C.P.); Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (P.D.-N., G.S.); and University of Montreal, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal (J.L.R.)
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- From the Division of Cardiology (E.J.V.), Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (K.L.L., H.R.A.-K.) and Surgery (R.H.J.), and Duke Clinical Research Institute (L.S., V.L.M.), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; the University of Florida, Gainesville (J.A.H.); Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla (J.A.P.), and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (R.E.M.); Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (R.O.B.); the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany (T.D.); Glasgow University and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom (M.C.P.); Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (P.D.-N., G.S.); and University of Montreal, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal (J.L.R.)
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- From the Division of Cardiology (E.J.V.), Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (K.L.L., H.R.A.-K.) and Surgery (R.H.J.), and Duke Clinical Research Institute (L.S., V.L.M.), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; the University of Florida, Gainesville (J.A.H.); Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla (J.A.P.), and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (R.E.M.); Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (R.O.B.); the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany (T.D.); Glasgow University and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom (M.C.P.); Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (P.D.-N., G.S.); and University of Montreal, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal (J.L.R.)
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- From the Division of Cardiology (E.J.V.), Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (K.L.L., H.R.A.-K.) and Surgery (R.H.J.), and Duke Clinical Research Institute (L.S., V.L.M.), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; the University of Florida, Gainesville (J.A.H.); Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla (J.A.P.), and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (R.E.M.); Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (R.O.B.); the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany (T.D.); Glasgow University and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom (M.C.P.); Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (P.D.-N., G.S.); and University of Montreal, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal (J.L.R.)
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- From the Division of Cardiology (E.J.V.), Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (K.L.L., H.R.A.-K.) and Surgery (R.H.J.), and Duke Clinical Research Institute (L.S., V.L.M.), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; the University of Florida, Gainesville (J.A.H.); Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla (J.A.P.), and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (R.E.M.); Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (R.O.B.); the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany (T.D.); Glasgow University and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom (M.C.P.); Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (P.D.-N., G.S.); and University of Montreal, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal (J.L.R.)
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- From the Division of Cardiology (E.J.V.), Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (K.L.L., H.R.A.-K.) and Surgery (R.H.J.), and Duke Clinical Research Institute (L.S., V.L.M.), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; the University of Florida, Gainesville (J.A.H.); Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla (J.A.P.), and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (R.E.M.); Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (R.O.B.); the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany (T.D.); Glasgow University and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom (M.C.P.); Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (P.D.-N., G.S.); and University of Montreal, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal (J.L.R.)
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- From the Division of Cardiology (E.J.V.), Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (K.L.L., H.R.A.-K.) and Surgery (R.H.J.), and Duke Clinical Research Institute (L.S., V.L.M.), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; the University of Florida, Gainesville (J.A.H.); Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla (J.A.P.), and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (R.E.M.); Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (R.O.B.); the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany (T.D.); Glasgow University and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom (M.C.P.); Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (P.D.-N., G.S.); and University of Montreal, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal (J.L.R.)
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- From the Division of Cardiology (E.J.V.), Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (K.L.L., H.R.A.-K.) and Surgery (R.H.J.), and Duke Clinical Research Institute (L.S., V.L.M.), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; the University of Florida, Gainesville (J.A.H.); Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla (J.A.P.), and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (R.E.M.); Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (R.O.B.); the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany (T.D.); Glasgow University and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom (M.C.P.); Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (P.D.-N., G.S.); and University of Montreal, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal (J.L.R.)
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- From the Division of Cardiology (E.J.V.), Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (K.L.L., H.R.A.-K.) and Surgery (R.H.J.), and Duke Clinical Research Institute (L.S., V.L.M.), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; the University of Florida, Gainesville (J.A.H.); Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla (J.A.P.), and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (R.E.M.); Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (R.O.B.); the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Jena, Germany (T.D.); Glasgow University and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom (M.C.P.); Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (P.D.-N., G.S.); and University of Montreal, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal (J.L.R.)
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Cameli M, Mondillo S, Righini FM, Lisi M, Dokollari A, Lindqvist P, Maccherini M, Henein M. Left Ventricular Deformation and Myocardial Fibrosis in Patients With Advanced Heart Failure Requiring Transplantation. J Card Fail 2016; 22:901-907. [PMID: 26952240 DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2016.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [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: 08/02/2015] [Revised: 02/23/2016] [Accepted: 02/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate potential relationships between different components of left ventricular (LV) function and histopathological evidence for myocardial fibrosis in patients undergoing heart transplantation. METHODS The study population included patients with advanced heart failure, referred for an echocardiographic examination before heart transplantation. Traditional LV function measurements and global longitudinal strain (GLS) by speckle tracking echocardiography, averaging all LV segments in 4-, 2-, and 3-chamber views were obtained in all subjects. LV tissue samples were obtained from all patients who underwent heart transplantation. Myocardial fibrosis was assessed using Masson's staining. RESULTS Of 106 patients referred for cardiac transplantation, 47 underwent cardiac transplantation and were enrolled in the study. LV myocardial fibrosis and its grade strongly correlated with GLS (r = 0.75, P = .0001), modestly with global circumferential strain and LV torsion (r = 0.61, P = .001 and r = 0.52, P = .01, respectively) and weakly with mitral S' wave (r = -0.41; P = .01) and mitral annular plane systolic excursion (r = -0.35; P = .05) but did not correlate with LV ejection fraction (r = -0.12; P = NS). GLS had the strongest accuracy for detecting LV fibrosis (area under the curve, 0.92). None of the echo parameters correlated with patient's exercise capacity. CONCLUSION Global longitudinal strain is the most accurate LV global function measure that correlates with the extent of myocardial fibrosis in patients with advanced systolic HF requiring heart transplantation.
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- Matteo Cameli
- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Heart Centre, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden; Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Heart Centre, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Heart Centre, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Tovia-Brodie O, Michowitz Y, Glick A, Rosso R, Belhassen B. Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Arrhythmias: Clinical Characteristics and Site of Origin. Isr Med Assoc J 2016; 18:114-118. [PMID: 26979005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) arrhythmias are increasingly recognized. Data regarding the distribution of the sites of origin (SOO) of the arrhythmias are sparse. OBJECTIVES To describe the clinical characteristics of patients with LVOT arrhythmias and the distribution of their SOO. METHODS All 42 consecutive patients with LVOT arrhythmias who underwent radiofrequency (RF) ablation during the period 2000-2014 were included. SOO identification was based on mapping activation, pace mapping and a 3D mapping system in eight patients. RESULTS The study group comprised 28 males (66.7%) and 14 females, the mean age was 55 ± 15.4 years. Most patients (76%) were symptomatic. All suffered from high grade ventricular arrhythmias. Left ventricular (LV) dysfunction (ejection fraction ≤ 50%) was observed in 15 patients (35.7%), of whom 14 (93.3%) were males. The left coronary cusp (LCC) was the most common arrhythmia SOO (64.3%). Other locations were the right coronary cusp (RCC), the junction of the RCC-LCC commissure, aortic-mitral continuity, endocardial-LVOT, and a coronary sinus branch. Acute successful ablation was achieved in 29 patients (69%) and transient arrhythmia abolition in 40 (95.2%). There was a trend for a higher success rate using cooled tip ablation catheters as compared to standard catheters. The ablation procedure significantly improved LV function in all patients with tachycardiomyopathy. CONCLUSIONS LVOT arrhythmias mostly originate from the LCC and are associated with LV dysfunction in 36% of patients. Knowledge regarding the prevalence of the anatomic origin of the LVOT arrhythmias may help achieve successful ablation. The use of cooled tip ablation catheters might have beneficial effects on the success rate of the procedure.
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Yildiz O, Altin FH, Kaya M, Ozyılmaz I, Guzeltas A, Erek E. Left coronary artery stenosis causing left ventricular dysfunction in two children with supravalvular aortic stenosis. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2015; 6:311-6. [PMID: 25870356 DOI: 10.1177/2150135114563767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Congenital supravalvar aortic stenosis (SVAS) is an arteriopathy associated with Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS) and other isolated elastin gene deletions. Cardiovascular manifestations associated with WBS are characterized by obstructive arterial lesions such as SVAS and pulmonary artery stenosis in addition to bicuspid aortic valve and mitral valve prolapse. However, coronary artery ostial stenosis may be associated with SVAS, and it increases the risk of sudden death and may complicate surgical management. In this report, we present our experience with two patients having SVAS and left coronary artery ostial stenosis with associated left ventricular dysfunction.
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- Okan Yildiz
- Department of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul Mehmet AkifErsoy Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul Mehmet AkifErsoy Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul Mehmet AkifErsoy Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Istanbul Mehmet AkifErsoy Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Istanbul Mehmet AkifErsoy Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul Mehmet AkifErsoy Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Rosa VEE, Lopes ASSA, Accorsi TAD, Fernandes JRC, Spina GS, Sampaio RO, Bacal F, Tarasoutchi F. Heart Transplant in Patients with Predominantly Rheumatic Valvular Heart Disease. J Heart Valve Dis 2015; 24:629-634. [PMID: 26897843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE STUDY International records indicate that only 2.6% of patients with heart transplants have valvular heart disease. The study aim was to evaluate the epidemiological and clinical profile of patients with valvular heart disease undergoing heart transplantation. METHODS Between 1985 and 2013, a total of 569 heart transplants was performed at the authors' institution. Twenty patients (13 men, seven women; mean age 39.5 +/- 15.2 years) underwent heart transplant due to structural (primary) valvular disease. Analyses were made of the patients' clinical profile, laboratory data, echocardiographic and histopathological data, and mortality and rejection. RESULTS Of the patients, 18 (90%) had a rheumatic etiology, with 85% having undergone previous valve surgery (45% had one or more operations), and 95% with a normal functioning valve prosthesis at the time of transplantation. Atrial fibrillation was present in seven patients (35%), while nine (45%) were in NYHA functional class IV and eight (40%) in class III. The indication for cardiac transplantation was refractory heart failure in seven patients (35%) and persistent NYHA class III/IV in ten (50%). The mean left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was 26.6 +/- 7.9%. The one-year mortality was 20%. Histological examination of the recipients' hearts showed five (27.7%) to have reactivated rheumatic myocarditis without prior diagnosis at the time of transplantation. Univariate analysis showed that age, gender, LVEF, rheumatic activity and rejection were not associated with mortality at one year. CONCLUSION Among the present patient cohort, rheumatic heart disease was the leading cause of heart transplantation, and a significant proportion of these patients had reactivated myocarditis diagnosed in the histological analyses. Thus, it appears valid to investigate the existence of rheumatic activity, especially in valvular cardiomyopathy with severe systolic dysfunction before transplantation.
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