Elementos clínicos-ecocardiográficos y terapéuticos de complicaciones en el infarto agudo de miocardio de topografía inferior

Introducción: Las enfermedades cardiovasculares cobran más vidas en Estados Unidos que todas las formas de cáncer y las enfermedades crónicas de las vías respiratorias inferiores combinadas, representan las - partes de las causas de hospitalización en países de primer mundo. De estas el infarto agudo de miocardio ocupa cifras mayoritarias. Objetivo: Identificar algunas variables clínicas-ecocardiográficas y terapéuticas asociados a la presencia de complicaciones del infarto agudo de miocardio topografía inferior. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, analítico, de casos y controles en pacientes con diagnóstico de infarto agudo de miocardio topografía inferior, se tomaron variables clínicas, ecocardiográficas y terapéuticas. Para determinar los factores pronósticos de mortalidad se utilizó un modelo de regresión logística binaria análisis multivariado. Resultados: Edad ≥ 65 años lo cual representó el 23,93 % del total, teniendo valor p= 0,032 (p ≤ 0,05), el 54 % de los casos o sea de pacientes con complicaciones se deben al no tratamiento trombolítico. Se realizó una regresión logística binaria donde variables tales como; edad ≥ 65 años, el no uso de la terapia trombolítica, la FEVI < 50 % y TDI VD < 9,5 cm/s mostraron probabilidades mayores de presentar complicaciones en pacientes con infarto de topografía inferior. Conclusiones: La edad ≥65 años, el sexo femenino, la función ventrículo izquierdo y derecho deprimido, se correlacionan con la presencia de complicaciones en el infarto agudo de miocardio de topografía inferior.

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases claim more lives in the United States than all forms of cancer and chronic lower respiratory diseases combined; and represent 3/4 of the causes of hospitalization in first world countries. Of these, acute myocardial infarction occupies the majority figures. Objective: To identify some clinical-echocardiographic and therapeutic variables associated with the presence of complications of acute myocardial infarction lower topography. Methods: A retrospective, analytical, case-control study was carried out in patients diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction lower topography, clinical, echocardiographic and therapeutic variables were taken. To determine the prognostic factors of mortality, a binary logistic regression model multivariate analysis was used. Results: Age ≥ 65 years which represented 23.93 % of the total, having p value = 0.032 (p ≤ 0.05), 54 % of cases or patients with complications are due to no thrombolytic treatment, a binary logistic regression was performed where variables such as; age ≥ 65 years, non-use of thrombolytic therapy, LVEF < 50% and TDI RV < 9.5 cm/s were more likely to present complications in patients with lower topography infarction. Conclusions: Age ≥65 years, female sex, depressed left and right ventricle function correlate with the presence of complications in acute myocardial infarction of lower topography.

Efeitos do Ato de Fumar na Mortalidade de Longo Prazo após Infarto do Miocárdio por Elevação de ST / Effects of Smoking on Very-Long Term Mortality after First ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Resumo Fundamento O paradoxo do fumante tem sido motivo de debate para pacientes com infarto agudo do miocárdio (IM) há mais de duas décadas. Embora haja muitas evidências demonstrando que não existe tal paradoxo, publicações defendendo desfechos melhores em fumantes pós-IM ainda são lançadas. Objetivo Explorar o efeito do fumo na mortalidade de longo prazo após infarto do miocárdio por elevação de ST (STEMI). Métodos Este estudo incluiu pacientes com STEMI que foram diagnosticados entre 2004 e 2006 em três centros terciários. Os pacientes foram categorizados de acordo com a exposição ao tabaco (Grupo 1: não-fumantes; Grupo 2: <20 pacotes*anos; Grupo 3: 2-040 pacotes*anos; Grupo 4: >40 pacotes*anos). Um modelo de regressão de Cox foi utilizado para estimar os riscos relativos para mortalidade de longo prazo. O valor de p <0,05 foi considerado como estatisticamente significativo. Resultados Trezentos e treze pacientes (201 fumantes e 112 não-fumantes) foram acompanhados por um período médio de 174 meses. Os fumantes eram mais novos (54±9 vs. 62±11, p: <0,001), e a presença de fatores de risco cardiometabólicos foi mais prevalente entre os não-fumantes. Uma análise univariada do impacto do hábito de fumar na mortalidade revelou uma curva de sobrevivência melhor no Grupo 2 do que no Grupo 1. Porém, após ajustes para fatores de confusão, observou-se que os fumantes tinham um risco de morte significativamente maior. O risco relativo tornou-se maior de acordo com a maior exposição (Grupo 2 vs. Grupo 1: RR: 1,141; IC95%: 0,599 a 2.171; Grupo 3 vs. Grupo 1: RR: 2,130; IC95%: 1,236 a 3,670; Grupo 4 vs. Grupo 1: RR: 2,602; IC95%: 1,461 a 4,634). Conclusão O hábito de fumar gradualmente aumenta o risco de mortalidade por todas as causas após STEMI.

Abstract Background The smoking paradox has been a matter of debate for acute myocardial infarction patients for more than two decades. Although there is huge evidence claiming that is no real paradox, publications supporting better outcomes in post-MI smokers are still being released. Objective To explore the effect of smoking on very long-term mortality after ST Elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Methods This study included STEMI patients who were diagnosed between the years of 2004-2006 at three tertiary centers. Patients were categorized according to tobacco exposure (Group 1: non-smokers; Group 2: <20 package*years users, Group 3: 20-40 package*years users, Group 4: >40 package*years users). A Cox regression model was used to estimate the relative risks for very long-term mortality. P value <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results There were 313 patients (201 smokers, 112 non-smokers) who were followed-up for a median period of 174 months. Smokers were younger (54±9 vs. 62±11, p: <0.001), and the presence of cardiometabolic risk factors were more prevalent in non-smokers. A univariate analysis of the impact of the smoking habit on mortality revealed a better survival curve in Group 2 than in Group 1. However, after adjustment for confounders, it was observed that smokers had a significantly increased risk of death. The relative risk became higher with increased exposure (Group 2 vs. Group 1; HR: 1.141; 95% CI: 0.599 to 2.171, Group 3 vs Group 1; HR: 2.130; 95% CI: 1.236 to 3.670, Group 4 vs Group 1; HR: 2.602; 95% CI: 1.461 to 4.634). Conclusion Smoking gradually increases the risk of all-cause mortality after STEMI.

Association between Periodontitis and Myocardial Infarction: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract The association between periodontitis and myocardial infarction remains unclear in the literature. Few studies have addressed periodontitis exposure as a predisposing factor for the development of myocardial infarction. Therefore, the present systematic review aims to analyze the association between periodontitis and myocardial infarction. This meta-analysis systematically searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, The Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, SCIELO, LILACS, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science and grey literature for studies estimating the association between periodontitis and myocardial infarction. Quality of evidence was assessed for all studies. The meta-analysis was conducted using random-effects models. Four of the six studies selected were included in the meta-analysis, including 1,035,703 subjects. The association between periodontitis and myocardial infarction was: RR: 5.99 (95% CI: 1.17-30.68), but with high heterogeneity (I2 = 100%; p <0.01). The results including only the highest quality articles, was lower: RR: 2.62 (95% CI: 1.47-4.70 3.83), but with lower heterogeneity (I2 = 85.5%; p < 0.01).The present systematic review with meta-analysis showed an association between periodontitis and acute myocardial infarction, but with a high level of heterogeneity.

Sgarbossa Criteria in Left Bundle Branch Block in a Hypertensive Emergency, a Case Report

Abstract Left bundle branch block and hypertensive emergency are very common conditions in clinical cardiovascular and emergency practice. Hypertensive emergency encompasses a spectrum of clinical presentations in which uncontrolled blood pressure leads to progressive end-organ dysfunction. Suspected acute myocardial infarction in the setting of a left bundle branch block presents a unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to the clinician. The diagnosis is especially difficult due to electrocardiographic changes caused by altered ventricular depolarization. However, reports on the use of the Sgarbossa's criteria during the management of hypertensive emergency are rare. My current case is a hypertensive emergency patient with acute chest pain and left bundle branch block. Sgarbossa's criteria were initially very weak and, over time, became highly suggestive of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Interestingly, chest pain increased as the Sgarbossa's diagnostic criteria were met. Here, we present a case of developing ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction with left bundle branch block that is indicating for thrombolytic therapy. Thrombolytic therapy was strongly indicated because of a higher developing of Sgarbossa criteria scoring. Thus, the higher Sgarbossa criteria scoring in the case was the only indication for thrombolytic. Therefore, how did Sgarbossa criteria developing during the course of the case to indicating the need for thrombolytic therapy?

Volumen plaquetario medio y posible valor pronóstico en pacientes con infarto agudo de miocardio / Mean platelet volume and possible prognostic value in patients with acute myocardial infarction

Introducción: Numerosos factores están relacionados con las complicaciones intrahospitalarias en pacientes con infarto agudo de miocardio, la utilidad del volumen plaquetario medio como factor pronóstico es polémica actualmente. Objetivo: Describir la asociación entre el volumen plaquetario medio en pacientes con infarto agudo de miocardio, con los factores de riesgo cardiovascular y la evolución clínica. Método: Estudio observacional en 188 pacientes con infarto agudo del miocardio, que ingresaron en el servicio de Cardiología del Hospital Militar Central "Dr. Carlos J. Finlay". Fueron vigiladas las siguientes complicaciones: muerte cardiaca, insuficiencia cardiaca, angina postinfarto, reinfarto y todas combinadas. Se determinó el volumen plaquetario mediante hemograma automatizado al ingreso y se utilizaron como valores de corte < 9 fL y ≥ 9 fL. Resultados: Predominó el sexo masculino (69,7 por ciento) y mayores de 50 años (91,5 por ciento). Los pacientes hipertensos, diabéticos y fumadores presentaron mayor volumen plaquetario (82,9 por ciento, p= 0,00; 90,4 por ciento, p= 0,03; 89,1 por ciento, p= 0,00 respectivamente). El 22,3 por ciento presentó complicaciones combinadas; la insuficiencia cardiaca (45,2 por ciento) y la angina postinfarto (3,3 por ciento) fueron las más frecuentes. La insuficiencia cardiaca constituyó la complicación asociada con volumen plaquetario elevado (p= 0,027). El volumen plaquetario ≥ 9 fL constituyó un predictor independiente de eventos adversos (p= 0,00; IC 95 por ciento: 3,89-112,908). Conclusiones: El volumen plaquetario medio elevado estuvo asociado a peor evolución clínica intrahospitalaria y la insuficiencia cardiaca la complicación más prevalente. Se asoció además a la hipertensión arterial, tabaquismo y diabetes mellitus(AU)

Introduction: Numerous factors are related to in-hospital complications in patients with acute myocardial infarction, the usefulness of the mean platelet volume as a prognostic factor is currently controversial. Objective: To describe the association between mean platelet volume in patients with acute myocardial infarction, with cardiovascular risk factors and clinical evolution. Method: Observational study in 188 patients with acute myocardial infarction, who were admitted to the Cardiology Department of the Central Military Hospital "Dr. Carlos J. Finlay ". The following complications were monitored: cardiac death, heart failure, post-infarction angina, reinfarction and all combined. Platelet volume was determined by automated blood count at admission and <9 fL and ≥ 9 fL were used as cut-off values. Results: The male sex (69.7 percent) and over 50 years (91.5 percent) predominated. Hypertensive, diabetic and smoking patients presented higher platelet volume (82.9 percent, p = 0.00; 90.4 percent, p = 0.03; 89.1 percent, p = 0.00 respectively). 22.3 percent presented combined complications; Heart failure (45.2 percent) and post-infarction angina (3.3 percent) were the most frequent. Heart failure was the complication associated with high platelet volume (p = 0.027). Platelet volume ≥ 9 fL was an independent predictor of adverse events (p = 0.00; 95 percent CI: 3.89-112.908). Conclusions: The high mean platelet volume was associated with worse intrahospital clinical evolution and heart failure the most prevalent complication. It was also associated with high blood pressure, smoking and diabetes mellitus(AU)

New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation in St-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Predictors and Impact on Therapy And Mortality / Fibrilação Auricular de Novo no Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio com Supradesnível do Segmento ST: Preditores e Impacto na Terapêutica e Mortalidade

Abstract Backgrund: New-onset atrial fibrillation complicating acute myocardial infarction represents an important challenge, with prognostic significance. Objective: To study the incidence, impact on therapy and mortality, and to identify predictors of development of new-onset atrial fibrillation during hospital stay for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Methods: We studied all patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction included consecutively, between 2010 and 2017, in a Portuguese national registry and compared two groups: 1 - no atrial fibrillation and 2 - new-onset atrial fibrillation. We adjusted a logistic regression model data analysis to assess the impact of new-onset atrial fibrillation on in-hospital mortality and to identify independent predictors of its development. A p value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: We studied 6325 patients, and new-onset atrial fibrillation was found in 365 (5.8%). Reperfusion was successfully accomplished in both groups with no difference regarding type of reperfusion. In group 2, therapy with beta-blockers and angiotensin-conversion enzyme (ACE) inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) was less frequent, 20.6% received anticoagulation at discharge and 16.1% were on triple therapy. New-onset atrial fibrillation was associated with more in-hospital complications and mortality. However, it was not found as an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality. We identified age, prior stroke, inferior myocardial infarction and complete atrioventricular block as independent predictors of new-onset atrial fibrillation. Conclusion: New-onset atrial fibrillation remains a frequent complication of myocardial infarction and is associated with higher rate of complications and in-hospital mortality. Age, prior stroke, inferior myocardial infarction and complete atrioventricular block were independent predictors of new onset atrial fibrillation. Only 36.7% of the patients received anticoagulation at discharge.

Resumo Fundamento: A fibrilação auricular de novo no contexto de infarto agudo do miocárdio representa um importante desafio com potencial impacto prognóstico. Objetivo: Determinar a incidência, impacto na terapêutica e mortalidade, e identificar possíveis preditores do aparecimento de fibrilação auricular de novo durante o internamento por infarto agudo do miocárdio com supradesnivelamento do segmento ST. Métodos: Estudamos todos os pacientes com infarto agudo do miocárdio com supradesnivelamento do segmento ST inseridos consecutivamente de 2010 a 2017 num registro nacional português e comparamos dois grupos: 1 - sem fibrilação auricular; 2- com fibrilação auricular de novo. Efetuamos análise com modelo de regressão logística para avaliar o impacto de fibrilação auricular de novo na mortalidade intra-hospitalar e identificar preditores independentes para o seu aparecimento. Para teste de hipóteses, considerou-se significativo p < 0,05. Resultados: Estudamos 6325 pacientes, dos quais 365 (5.8%) apresentaram fibrilação auricular de novo. Não houve diferença no número de pacientes reperfundidos nem na estratégia de reperfusão. No grupo 2, terapêutica com betabloqueadores e IECA/ARA foi menos frequente, 20.6% tiveram alta sob anticoagulação oral e 16.1% sob terapêutica tripla. A fibrilação auricular de novo associou-se a maior incidência de complicações e mortalidade intra-hospitalar, mas não foi preditor independente de mortalidade intra-hospitalar. Identificamos idade, acidente vascular cerebral prévio, infarto inferior e bloqueio auriculoventricular completo como preditores independentes de fibrilação auricular de novo. Conclusões: A fibrilação auricular de novo continua sendo uma complicação frequente do infarto agudo do miocárdio, estando associada a aumento das complicações e mortalidade intra-hospitalar. Apenas 36.7% desses pacientes teve alta sob anticoagulação.

Infarto agudo de miocardio en mujeres ingresadas en el servicio de Cardiología del Hospital Joaquín Albarrán / Acute myocardial infarction in women admitted to the Cardiology service of the Joaquín Albarrán Hospital

RESUMEN Fundamento: la cardiopatía isquémica es la principal causa de muerte en mujeres, representa un tercio de las muertes del sexo femenino a nivel mundial. Objetivo: caracterizar el infarto agudo de miocardio en pacientes femeninas. Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal, con una muestra de 47 pacientes del sexo femenino, que cumplían los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Resultados: el 80,7 % de las pacientes eran mayores de 60 años, el grupo etario predominante fueron las comprendidas entre los 61 a 70 años. El antecedente personal de hipertensión arterial estuvo presente en el 70 %, de las pacientes ingresadas, seguidas de la hipertrigliceridemia. Entre las manifestaciones clínicas más frecuentes se observó el dolor precordial en el 85 % de la población. El 51,06 % de las pacientes estudiadas presentaron un infarto agudo de miocardio con elevación del segmento ST. Las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron la arritmia cardíaca seguido de la insuficiencia cardíaca y la sepsis intrahospitalaria. Conclusiones: se demostró que el sexo femenino es predictor de peores resultados entre los pacientes con infarto agudo de miocardio es todavía un tema en discusión ya que existe una gran heterogeneidad en los datos publicados.

ABSTRACT Background: ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, one third of female deaths worldwide. Objective: to characterize myocardial infarction in female patients. Methods: a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out, with a sample of 47 female patients, who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: 80.7 % of patients older than 60 years, the predominant age group were those between 61 and 70 years. The personal history of hypertension was present in 70% of the patients admitted, followed by hypertriglyceridemia. Among the most frequent manifestations, precordial pain is treated in 85 % of the population. 51.06 % of the patients studied had a myocardial infarction with ST segment elevation. The most frequent complications are cardiac arrhythmia followed by heart failure and intrahospital sepsis. Conclusions: it was shown that the female sex is a predictor of worse outcomes among patients with acute myocardial infarction is still a topic in the discussion and that there is great heterogeneity in the published data.

Comparative Analysis between Transferred and Self-Referred STEMI Patients Undergoing Primary Angioplasty / Análise Comparativa entre Pacientes com IAMCSST Transferidos e Pacientes de Demanda Espontânea Submetidos à Angioplastia Primária

Abstract Background: Studies have shown the benefits of rapid reperfusion therapy in acute myocardial infarction. However, there are still delays during transport of patients to primary angioplasty. Objective: To evaluate whether there is a difference in total ischemic time between patients transferred from other hospitals compared to self-referred patients in our institution. Methods: Historical cohort study including patients with acute myocardial infarction treated between April 2014 and September 2015. Patients were divided into transferred patients (group A) and self-referred patients (group B). Clinical characteristics of the patients were obtained from our electronic database and the transfer time was estimated based on the time the e-mail requesting patient's transference was received by the emergency department. Results: The sample included 621 patients, 215 in group A and 406 in group B. Population characteristics were similar in both groups. Time from symptom onset to arrival at the emergency department was significantly longer in group A (385 minutes vs. 307 minutes for group B, p < 0.001) with a transfer delay of 147 minutes. There was a significant relationship between the travel distance and increased transport time (R = 0.55, p < 0.001). However, no difference in mortality was found between the groups. Conclusion: In patients transferred from other cities for treatment of infarction, transfer time was longer than that recommended, especially in longer travel distances.

Resumo Fundamento: Estudos mostram o benefício da terapia de reperfusão rápida no infarto agudo do miocárdio. No entanto, ainda ocorrem atrasos durante o transporte de pacientes para angioplastia primária. Objetivo: Definir se existe uma diferença no tempo total de isquemia entre pacientes transferidos de outro hospital comparados aos que procuram o serviço espontaneamente. Método: Estudo de coorte histórico, incluindo pacientes atendidos com infarto entre abril de 2014 e setembro de 2015. Os pacientes foram divididos em pacientes transferidos (grupo A) e por demanda espontânea (grupo B). As características clínicas dos pacientes foram retiradas do banco de dados de infarto e o tempo de transferência foi estimado tendo como base o correio eletrônico de acordo com o horário de contato. O nível de significância adotado foi um p < 0,05%. Resultados: A amostra incluiu 621 pacientes, 215 no grupo A e 406 no grupo B. As características populacionais foram semelhantes nos dois grupos. O delta T foi significativamente maior no grupo de pacientes transferidos (385 minutos vs. 307 minutos para o grupo B, p < 0,001) com um atraso decorrente do transporte de 147 minutos. Houve relação significativa da distância de transferência e aumento do tempo de transporte (R = 0,55; p < 0,001). Entretanto, não houve diferença na mortalidade entre os grupos. Conclusão: Pacientes transferidos de outras cidades para tratamento de infarto tem Delta T de transferência acima do recomendado, com tempo ainda mais longo quanto maior a distância a ser percorrida.

Fragmented QRS scale and brain natriuretic peptide predict infarction in patients with acute myocardial infarction and heart attacks / 中国医师杂志

Objective To investigate the acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patient's electrocardiogram appearing fragment QRS wave (fQRS) and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) level and scope of coronary lesions,severe cardiac complications,and the cor relation of cardiac death.Methods For selected patients with AMI,whether based on electrocardiogram (ECG) appeared in fQRS group and non fQRS groups; immunofluorescence technique was used to detect the plasma BNP level in patients with AMI.Two groups of patients with serious cardiac events and coronary artery lesions scope were observed; Coronary artery lesion count and BNP level were recorded.Results The incidence of fragment QRS wave in patients with AMI was 34.0％,fQRS wave group height/three degree atri oventricular block,ventricular tachycardia/ventricular fibrillation,cardiac shock,cardiac death rate was higher than non fQRS wave group (P ＜0.05).fQRS wave group of plasma BNP and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter,the double branch lesion,multivessel lesions were significantly higher than that of non fQRS group (P ＜ 0.01) ; left ventricular ejection fraction,the single lesion was sig nificantly lower than non fQRS wave group (P ＜0.01).The BNP levels in single,double,and multivessel lesions in the group with the increase of the lesion count were increased.Conclusions The AMI patients with fQRS easily complicated with severe arrhythmia,and case fatality rate was high,the prognosis was poor.fQRS on electrocardiogram (ECG) and BNP level had a certain relationship with range and degree of coronary artery lesions,degree of indexes might be used as a prediction of coronary lesions,and multivessel lesions had certain prediction value.