Factores predictores de mortalidad en pacientes con enfermedad coronaria y compromiso del tronco principal izquierdo / Predictors of mortality in patients with coronary artery disease and involvement of the left main artery

Resumen: Introducción: el compromiso del tronco principal izquierdo no protegido (TPInp) en pacientes con enfermedad arterial coronaria (EAC) conlleva alto riesgo de eventos cardiovasculares. La cirugía de revascularización coronaria (CABG) ha sido el estándar de tratamiento; sin embargo, estudios recientes proponen la intervención coronaria percutánea (PCI) como alternativa. Objetivo: evaluar los desenlaces intrahospitalarios y durante el seguimiento del tratamiento de pacientes con compromiso del TPInp. Método: estudio observacional multicéntrico de cohorte retrospectivo, se evaluaron pacientes con EAC y afección del TPI. Muerte de cualquier causa, infarto de miocardio no fatal, accidente cerebrovascular, reintervención y/o readmisión hospitalaria fueron valorados como un desenlace compuesto e individualmente durante la hospitalizacioì n y el tiempo de seguimiento. Resultados: se incluyeron 82 pacientes, con edad promedio 71 ± 9.9 años; 35 recibieron PCI, 31 CABG y 16 manejo meìdico (MM). La mortalidad intrahospitalaria fue del 16%. En el seguimiento medio de 12.3 meses la tasa de mortalidad fue del 20%, la de reinfarto del 6% y la de readmisioìn hospitalaria del 4%. La tasa de incidencia de muerte para MM fue 5.19 por 10.000 personas/diìa, para PCI de 2.3 por 10.000 personas/diìa y para CABG de 1.06 por 10.000 personas/diìa; en el seguimiento la mortalidad fue mayor en el grupo de PCI (HR: 3.6; IC 95% 1.13-11.9; p = 0.02). La frecuencia cardiaca elevada al ingreso se asocioì con mayor mortalidad (0.05). Conclusión: el compromiso del TPI se asocia con alto riesgo de muerte y se presenta con anatomiìa coronaria compleja.

Abstract: Introduction: involvement of the unprotected left main coronary artery (TPInp) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) leads to a high risk of cardiovascular events. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has been the standard of management; however, recent studies propose percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) as an alternative treatment. Objective: to evaluate the in-hospital and follow-up outcomes of patients with compromised TPInp. Method: retrospective multicenter observational cohort study, we evaluated patients with CAD and TPI involvement. Death from any cause, nonfatal myocardial infarction, stroke, reoperation, and/or hospital readmission were assessed as a composite endpoint and individually during hospitaliza- tion and follow-up time. Results: 82 patients were included, mean age 71 ± 9.9 years; 35 received PCI, 31 CABG, and 16 medical management (MM). In-hospital mortality was 16%. In the mean follow-up of 12.3 months, mortality was 20%, rein- farction 6% and hospital readmission 4%. The incidence rate of death was 5.19 per 10,000 people/day for MM, 2.3 per 10,000 people/day for PCI, and 1.06 per 10,000 people/day for CABG; at follow-up, mortality was higher in the PCI group (HR 3.6; 95%CI 1.13-11.9; p = 0.02). Elevated heart rate on admission was associated with higher mortality (p < 0.05). Conclusion: TPInp involvement is associated with a high risk of death and presents with complex coronary anatomy.

Resultados a largo plazo de la cirugía de revascularización coronaria según la presencia o no de enfermedad del tronco de la arteria coronaria izquierda / Long-term Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery According to the Presence or Absence of Left Main Coronary Artery Disease

RESUMEN Introducción: La cirugía de revascularización miocárdica (CRM) ha modificado la evolución natural de los pacientes con enfermedad de tronco de la arteria coronaria izquierda (TCI). En nuestro medio es escasa la información relacionada con el seguimiento a mediano y largo plazo de los pacientes intervenidos. Objetivo: Evaluar la implicancia de la enfermedad del TCI en la evolución alejada de los pacientes intervenidos con CRM, y conocer la mortalidad e incidencia de infarto de miocardio (IAM) y/o accidente cerebrovascular (ACV). Resultados: El seguimiento se completó en 438 pacientes (95,6%) con una mediana de 58 meses [Rango intercuartilo (RIC) 35-88 meses]. La sobrevida actuarial fue a 10 años del 91,8% para toda la población, sin diferencias significativas entre el grupo TCI (91,57%) vs. el grupo no TCI (91,86%), HR 1,008, IC95% 0,38-2,65, p=0,98. En el análisis multivariado se encontraron como predictores de mortalidad alejada la fracción de eyección ventricular izquierda preoperatoria (HR 0,95, IC 95% 0,93-0,97, p<0,001), la edad (HR 1,1, IC 95% 1,04-1,13, p< 0,001) y la prioridad no electiva de la cirugía (HR = 3,71; IC 95%: 1,3-10,35; p = 0,01). La sobrevida libre de IAM fue del 96,8% (TCI 94% vs. no TCI 97,4%, p= 0,8) y la libertad de ACV fue del 98% (TCI 97,8% vs. no TCI 98,1%, p= 0,8). Conclusión: En los pacientes sometidos a CRM, la presencia de enfermedad del TCI no incrementó la tasa de eventos duros (muerte, IAM y ACV) en el seguimiento alejado. Los resultados obtenidos en esta serie de pacientes son similares a los publicados en la bibliografía internacional utilizada para desarrollar las guías de revascularización miocárdica.

ABSTRACT Background: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has modified the natural evolution of patients with left main coronary artery (LMCA) disease. There is little information in our setting regarding the mid- and long-term follow-up of operated patients. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the implication of LMCA disease in the long-term evolution of patients operated on with CABG, and to assess the mortality and incidence of myocardial infarction (AMI) and/or stroke. Results: Follow-up was completed in 438 patients (95.6%) with a median of 58 months [interquartile range (IQR) 35-88 months]. Actuarial survival at 10 years was 91.8% for the entire population, with no significant differences between the LMCA group (91.57%) vs. the non-LMCA group (91.86%), HR 1,008 95% CI 0.38-2.65, p=0.98. In multivariate analysis, preoperative left ventricular ejection fraction (HR = 0.95; 95% CI 0.93-0.97; p < 0.001), age (HR 1.1, 95% CI 1.04-1.13, p<0.001) and non-elective priority of surgery (HR=3.71; 95% CI 1.3-10.35; p=0.01) were independent predictors of long-term mortality. AMI-free survival was 96.8% (LMCA 94% vs. non-LMCA 97.4%, p=0.8) and freedom from stroke was 98% (LMCA 97.8% vs. non-LMCA 98.1 %, p=0.8). Conclusion: In patients undergoing CABG, the presence of LMCA disease did not increase the rate of hard events (death, AMI, and stroke) at the long-term follow-up. The results obtained in this series of patients are similar to those published in the international literature used to develop myocardial revascularization guidelines.

Percutaneous coronary intervention in unprotected left main coronary artery stenosis: Mid-term outcomes of a single-center observational study

Background: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is an appropriate alternative to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for revascularization of unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) disease in patients with low-toeintermediate anatomic complexity or when the patient refuses CABG even after adequate counselling by heart team. We assessed the safety, in-hospital and mid-term outcomes of ULMCA stenting with drug-eluting stents (DES) in Indian patients. Methods: Our study was a retrospective analysis of patients who had undergone ULMCA PCI at a tertiary center, between March 2011 and February 2020. Clinical characteristics, procedural data, and follow-up data were analyzed. The primary outcome was a composite of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) during the hospital stay and at follow-up. The median follow-up was 2.8 years (interquartile range: 1.5e4.1 years). Results: 661 patients (mean age, 63.5 ± 10.9 years) had undergone ULMCA PCI. The mean SYNTAX score was 27.9 ± 10.4 and the mean LVEF was 58.0 ± 11.1%. 3-vessel disease and distal lesions were noted in 54% and 70.6% patients, respectively. The incidence of in-hospital MACCE was 1.8% and the MACCE during follow-up was 11.5% (including 48 [8.4%] cardiac deaths). The overall survival rates after one, three, five, and nine years were 94%, 88%, 84%, and 82%, respectively. The multivariate analysis revealed that age >65 years and high SYNTAX scores were independent predictors of mid to long-term mortality. Conclusion: ULMCA PCI with DES is safe and has acceptable in-hospital and mid-term outcomes among patients with low-toeintermediate SYNTAX score

Angioplastia de tronco de la coronaria izquierda no protegido: evolución clínica al año y a los 3 años. Predictores de eventos / Unprotected Left Main Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: One and 3-Year Evolution. Event Prediction

RESUMEN Introducción: La angioplastia de Tronco de la Coronaria Izquierda es una opción terapéutica en pacientes con anatomía favorable. Objetivos: Reportar nuestra experiencia en el tratamiento de estos pacientes, así como su evolución clínica y evaluar los predictores de eventos clínicos durante el seguimiento. Material y Métodos: Análisis retrospectivo de pacientes intervenidos entre 2011 y 2017 por obstrucción significativa del Tronco de la Coronaria Izquierda (Clínica Bazterrica y Clínica Santa Isabel). Se registró la incidencia de eventos clínicos al año y alejados (3 años como mínimo). Se realizó un análisis univariado y multivariado (modelo de riesgos proporcionales de Cox) para identificar aquellas variables asociadas a la ocurrencia de eventos (muerte e infarto). Resultados: Se incluyeron consecutivamente 95 pacientes, de los cuales en 39 el procedimiento fue no electivo (41,1%). La mortalidad global fue 9,3 % a los 12 meses y 13,6% alejada. La tasa de infarto de miocardio no fatal fue 7,2% al año y 14,5% alejada. La tasa de accidente cerebrovascular fue 2,1% y la de revascularización fue 10,4% a los 12 meses. El único predictor multivariado de eventos a 12 meses fue la indicación no electiva del procedimiento (p = 0,003). Cuando consideramos los eventos ocurridos luego del primer año, el único predictor multivariado fue la edad >70 años (p <0,0001). Conclusiones: Nuestros resultados de la angioplastia del Tronco de la Coronaria Izquierda corresponden a los reportados por otros autores. La ocurrencia de eventos al año y eventos alejados se relacionó con condiciones identificables como la indicación del procedimiento y la edad de los pacientes.

ABSTRACT Background: Left main percutaneous coronary intervention is a therapeutic option for patients with favorable anatomy. Objectives: The aim of this study was to report our experience in the treatment of these patients, their clinical evolution and the variables associated with clinical events during follow-up. Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of patients that underwent percutaneous coronary artery intervention for left main obstructive disease between 2011 and 2017 at Clínica Bazterrica and Clínica Santa Isabel. The incidence of clinical events was evaluated at one year and at long-term follow-up (at least 3 years after the intervention). An univariate and multivariate analysis (Cox proportional risk model) was performed to identify event-associated variables (death and infarction). Results: Among a total of 95 patients included in the study, 39 (41.1%) underwent a non-elective procedure. The rate of overall mortality was 9.3% at 12 months and 13.6% at long-term follow-up, and that of non-fatal myocardial infarction 7.2% and 14.5%, respectively. On the other hand, the rate of stroke and revascularization was 2.1% and 10.4% at 12 months, respectively. On multivariate analysis, the only independent predictors of adverse clinical events were non-elective intervention at 12 months (p = 0.003) and age >70 years after the first year (p <0.0001). Conclusions: Our results of left main percutaneous coronary intervention correspond with those reported by other authors. The incidence of one-year and long-term clinical events was associated with identifiable conditions, as procedure indication and age of the patients at the time of intervention

Clinical Profile and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients who Underwent Coronary Revascularization for Left Main Coronary Artery Disease and Left Main Equivalent Coronary Artery Disease in a Tertiary Hospital

@#BACKGROUND: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for left main (LMCA) coronary artery disease (CAD) was found to be non-inferior and had similar major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). In the local setting, the clinical profile and MACE of patients who underwent either revascularization are, however, unknown. OBJECTIVES: To determine the clinical profile and in-hospital MACE of patients who underwent revascularization (PCI or CABG) for LMCA and left main equivalent CAD. METHODS: This is a prospective descriptive study. Clinical profile and in-hospital, 30-days and 90-days post revascularization MACE were determined. RESULTS: Thirty-seven (37) adults were included. Most were males, diabetics, dyslipidemics, smokers, with previous cardiovascular events and premature CAD. Hypertension was significantly prevalent in the CABG group (PCI=62.50% vs CABG=90.48%, p=0.04). Patients who underwent CABG mostly presented with stable angina (p=0.0453). The majority of the PCI (68.75%) was done as an emergent/urgent procedure, with clear indications for PCI (i.e. STEMI). In-hospital all-cause mortality was significantly higher in the PCI group (PCI=50% vs CABG=0%, p<<0.05). CONCLUSION: Patients with LMCA and left main equivalent CAD were mostly males and had traditional CAD risk factors. In-hospital mortality was significantly higher among the PCI group; however, those who underwent PCI were unstable and unlikely to be good surgical candidates for CABG.

Evaluation of thrombotic left main coronary artery occlusions; old problem, different treatment approaches

Thrombotic left main coronary artery (LMCA) occlusions usually manifest as acute coronary syndrome (ACS) with cardiogenic shock, acute pulmonary edema, cardiac arrest, fatal arrhythmias or sudden cardiac death. There is no clinically predictor for LMCA thrombosis and no consensus regarding the optimal treatment. In the current literature, treatment options include emergency coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), stent implantation, intracoronary thrombolysis, anticoagulation with heparin or glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors, thrombus aspiration as reperfusion strategies. Recently, successful results have been reported with low dose, slow infusion tPA for treatment of LMCA thrombus that allowing coronary flow. This regime may be a new treatment idea in only hemodynamically stable patients. Prospective studies and common consensus are needed about the low dose, slow infusion tPA treatment regime and optimal treatment for thrombotic LMCA obstructions.

Findings of Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography and Its Relation with Quantitative Coronary Angiography in Patients with Significant Stenosis of the Left Main Coronary Artery

OBJECTIVE: Unrecognized left main coronary artery disease (LMCD) is often fatal; however, accuracy of non-invasive tests for diagnosing LMCD is still unsatisfactory. This study was performed to elucidate single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) detection of LMCD using quantitative coronary angiography (QCA) data. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty-five patients (39 men; mean age, 68.1 ± 10.9 years) diagnosed with significant left main (LM) stenosis (≥ 50%) by invasive coronary angiography (ICA) were retrospectively reviewed. All study patients underwent SPECT with pharmacologic stress within 30 days of ICA. All coronary lesions were quantified via QCA, and SPECT findings were compared with QCA results. RESULTS: Only four patients (7.3%) had isolated LMCD; all others had combined significant stenosis (≥ 70%) of one or more other epicardial coronary arteries. Patients with more severe coronary artery disease tended to have higher values for summed difference scores in a greater number of regions, but the specific pattern was not clearly defined. Summed stress score of SPECT did not differ according to LM stenosis severity. Only three patients (5.4%) had a typical LM pattern of reversible perfusion defect on SPECT. A significant negative linear correlation between stenosis severity and stress perfusion percent was found in the left anterior descending artery region (r = −0.455, p < 0.001) but not in the left circumflex artery. CONCLUSION: Single-photon emission computed tomography findings were heterogeneous, not specific and poorly correlated to QCA data in patients with significant LMCD. This may be due to highly prevalent significant stenosis of other epicardial coronary arteries.

Prognosis and Risk Factors of PCI-treated Senile Patients with Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Disease: A Follow-up Study / 医学研究杂志

Objective To study the prognosis and risk factors of senile patients with unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) disease treated with PCI.Methods Patients with ULMCA undergoing PCI from a single center were enrolled in the study.All patients were older than 60.The baseline characteristics were collected and the prognosis and risk factors of the patients were followed-up.All the major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) were evaluated throughout the follow-up period.Based on those data,Kaplan-Meier curves were plotted and Cox multivariate regression analysis was performed to assess the prognosis and identify risk factors.Results A total of 182 consecutive patients were recruited and followed up with a mean follow-up time of 21.5 (13,36.5) months and an estimated median MACCE-free survival time of 66 months by K-M method.During the follow up,all-cause mortality,non-fatal myocardial infarction,non-fatal cerebrovascular events and target vessel revascularization rates were 6.59％,0.55％,0.55％ and 15.93％ respectively,the incidence of all MACCE was 23.63％.A percentage of 72.09 of the MACCEs had occurred in the first 2 years after the PCI.According to the multivariate-adjusted Cox regression analysis,diameter of left main stent (HR =0.37,95％ CI:0.17-0.82,P =0.014),bifurcation lesion (HR =1.92,95％ CI:1.O1-3.62,P =0.045),smoking index ＞ 50pack / year (HR =3.78;95％ CI:1.29-11.05,P =0.015) were the independent risk factors of MACCE.EuroSCORE Ⅱ ≥2％ (HR =3.96,95％ CI:1.15-13.61,P =0.029) was the independent risk factor of all-cause death.Conclusion The prognosis of PCI-treated ULMCA disease is generally favorable.Most MACCEs occurred in the first 2 years after the PCI.Small left main stents diameter,bifurcation lesions,smoking index ＞ 50 pack/year and EuroSCORE Ⅱ ≥2％ were the risk factors for poor prognosis in patients with ULMCA disease.

The prognosis and risk stratification of patients with left main coronary artery disease after percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass grafting / 实用医学杂志

Objective To compare the incidence of MACE and predictors in patients with unprotected left main coronary artery disease (ULMCAD) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). To establish a risk stratification to guide treatment and prognosis of patients with ULMCAD who underwent PCI. Methods The incidence of MACE in 201 patients with ULMCAD who underwent PCI or CABG was compared, retrospectively. The predictors of MACE of the two groups were obtained by logistic regression analyses. The predictors of MACE of the PCI group were assigned and stratified. The validity of the risk stratification on the prediction of MACE was verified in a new group of 126 patients with ULMCAD who underwent PCI. Results The incidence of MACE of PCI and CABG group was 16% and 11.9%, respectively. Logistic regression analyses showed that LVEF, diabetes mellitus and Syntax score were related to MACE in PCI group, while age, LVEF and renal function insufficiency were related to MACE in CABG group. The verification results showed a good predictive value of the risk stratification based on LVEF, diabetes mellitus and Syntax score on the incidence of MACE. Conclusions PCI treatment in patients with ULMCAD is feasible and has a good long-term outcome. The risk stratification in accordance with LVEF, diabetes mellitus and Syntax score has good predictive value on the incidence of MACE.

Comparison of Bypass Surgery with Drug-Eluting Stents in Diabetic Patients with Left Main Coronary Stenosis

PURPOSE: Several studies have compared the effects of coronary stenting and coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG) on left main coronary artery (LMCA) disease. However, there are limited data on the long-term outcomes of these two interventions in diabetic patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We evaluated 56 patients with LMCA stenosis who underwent drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation and 116 patients who underwent CABG in a single hospital in China between January 2004 and December 2006. We compared long-term major adverse cardiac events (death; a "serious outcome" composite of death, myocardial infarction, or stroke; and target-vessel revascularization). RESULTS: In-hospital (30-day) mortality was 0% for the DES group and 3.4% for the CABG group (p=0.31). There was no difference between the two groups in terms of risk of death [hazard ratio for stenting group, 0.49; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.13-1.63; p=0.55] or risk of serious outcome (hazard ratio for DES group, 1.11; 95% CI, 0.39-1.45; p=0.47). The target-vessel revascularization rate was higher in the DES group than in the CABG group (hazard ratio, 3.67; 95% CI, 1.24-11.06; p=0.018). CONCLUSION: In this cohort of diabetic patients with LMCA stenosis, there was no difference in composite endpoints between patients receiving DESs and those undergoing CABG. However, stenting was associated with higher rates of target-vessel revascularization than CABG. DES implantation in diabetic patients with LMCA disease was found to be at least as safe as CABG.

Clinical assessment for unprotected left main coronary artery revascularization / 中国实用内科杂志

Coronary-artery bypass grafting(CABG)has been a standard treatment for unprotected left main coronary artery disease.Advancement in percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)makes PCI as effective as CABG in selected patients.In this study,we assess the optimal revascularization strategy for patients with unprotected left main coronary artery disease.

Isolated Ostial left Main Stenosis Diagnosed by Transesophageal Doppler Echocardiography

The therapeutic strategy of the left main disease is quite different frorn usual coronary artery disease. Therefore, the diagnostic evaluation should be done carefully. Eventhough coronary angiography has been considered as a gold standard for the diagnosis of left main disease, its diagnosis is not possible in all cases. In questionable situation, direct visualization of the left main coronary artery and Doppler measurements of coronary blood flow by transesophageal echocardiography may give some diagnostic aids. We report a case of suspected isolated ostial left main stenosis, which was helped diagnotically by perfoming transesophageal Doppler echocardiography.

Cirurgia de revascularização miocárdica na lesão do tronco da coronária esquerda em pacientes acima de 65 anos de idade / Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in Patients Aged 65 Years and Older With Left Main Coronary Artery Disease

PURPOSE--To study the short and long-term follow-up of patients with left main coronary artery disease (LMCAD) and age over 65 years, by comparing the results with patients under 65 years-old. METHODS--Twenty-two patients with LMCAD and mean age of 69 +/- 3.5 years (group I) were underwent isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and compared to 31 patients with LMCAD, mean age of 54 +/- 7 years (group II), who also underwent isolated CABG. The life-table Kaplan-Meyer method was used to estimate the post-operative survival. The chi-square and Student "t" test were used when necessary. RESULTS--Despite higher operative mortality in group I (9.1 x 3.2), the difference was statistically not significant. The operative morbidity was similar in both groups. Actuarial survival at 4 years was 85 in group I and 95 in group II. Actuarial survival free of cardiac events was 69 in group II and 75 in group II. CONCLUSION--The CABG is well tolerated and had low morbidity and acceptable mortality in old patients with LMCAD. The long-term survival in these patients was very similar to the younger patients.