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Background: Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has revolutionized the outcome and management of acute myocardial infarction. However, the occurrence of left ventricular dysfunction remains relatively common event following acute myocardial infarction and in associated with an adverse prognosis in these patients. this work aimed to investigate to the left ventricular dysfunction predictors following PCI for anterior myocardial infarction (AMI) using different parameters: Tissue Doppler imaging (TDI), Biomarkers (Troponin, CK-MB) and Echocardiography Methods: This research was conducted prospectively on 50 patients aged from 40 to 70 years old, presenting by first anterior myocardial infarction and treated with PCI. All cases were subjected to full history, full clinical examination, laboratory investigations, resting 12 leads electrocardiography, two dimensions echocardiography and tissue doppler imaging. Results: Highly statistically significant between EF baseline with EF on discharge and EF on discharge with after 3 months p-value was <0.001. Pre balloon dilatation, S wave of tissue Doppler imaging on discharge and S wave tissue Doppler imaging after 3 months were predictors for left ventricular systolic function. Conclusions: Persistent LV dysfunction following successful primary PCI is infrequent and is related to poor clinical outcomes at 3 months clinical follow-up. Tissue Doppler on discharge and after three months after myocardial infarction are independent predictors of LV dysfunction after anterior STEMI and can be used to predict occurrence of LV remodelling after 6 months.
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Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of esmolol on young and middle-aged patients with acute anterior myocardial infarction.Methods:Patients with acute anterior myocardial infarction from January 2008 to August 2020 were collected to obtain the basic information and clinical indicators. According to the clinical medication, the patients were divided into metoprolol group and esmolol group. The metoprolol group ( n=189) received routine esmolol, and the esmolol group ( n=104) received esmolol, intravenous injection, and then metoprolol sustained-release tablets. The clinical indexes, Gensini score, Killip grade, esmolol status and cardiac function after 7 d and 3 months of treatment were compared between the two groups. Results:Compared with the metoprolol group, the triglyceride (TG) was significantly higher, and the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST were significantly lower in the esmolol group (all P<0.05). The C-reactive protein (CRP), N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and Gensini scores of culprit vessels in the esmolol group were lower than those in the metoprolol group ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in cardiac function between the two groups within 7 d after treatment ( P>0.05). After 3 months of treatment, the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was higher and left ventricular end diastolic diameter (LVDD) was lower than those in the metoprolol group ( P<0.05). The number of postperative, ventricular tachycardia, shock and death in the esmolol group were lower than those in the metoprolol group, but the difference was not statistically significant ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Intravenous infusion of esmolol in young and middle-aged patients with acute anterior myocardial infarction can significantly improve the myocardial injury, liver function and cardiac function in prognosis.
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OBJECTIVE：To investigate the effec ts of angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor （ARNI）sacubitril valsartan sodium（SVS）on the short-term prognosis of patients with acute anterior myocardial infarction （AAMI）complicated with acute cardiac insufficiency. METHODS ：A total of 80 patients with AAMI and Killip grade Ⅱ-Ⅳ of cardiac function ，who met the inclusion criteria ，were randomly divided into ARNI group and control group ，with 40 patients in each group. Both groups were given the same basic standardized drug treatment ，vital signs support treatment and percutaneous coronary intervention treatment at the same time. On this basis ，ARNI group was given SVS tablet orally ，with initial dose of 25 mg each time ，twice a day ； thereafter，gradually adjust the dose to 200 mg each time ，twice a day. Control group was given Enalapril maleate tablets orally ， with an initial dose of 5 mg each time ，twice a day ；thereafter，gradually adjust the dose to 10 mg each time ，twice a day. Both groups took medicine for a long time ，and were followed up after 1，3 and 6 months of medication to the clinic. The levels of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide （NT-proBNP）， soluble growth stimulation expressed gene 2 protein （sST2） and echocardiography indexes were compared between 2 groups before and after medication. The 6-minute walking test （6MWT）and the incidence of cardiogenic readmission events were recorded in 2 groups after medication. RESULTS ：Compared with before treatment，the indexes of the two groups were significantly improved at 1，3 and 6 months after treatment （P＜0.05）. Compared with control group ，the levels of NT-proBNP and sST 2 in ARNI group decreased significantly （P＜0.05），the levels of left ventricular ejection fraction and 6MWT increased significantly（P＜0.05），and the left ventricular end systolic diameter and left ventricular end diastolic diameter decreased significantly，after 3 and 6 months of treatm ent（P＜0.05）. However ，there was no significant difference in the velocity ratio of peak E to peak A ，pulmonary artery pressure ，right ventricular end diastolic diameter and the incidence of cardiogenic readmission events between 2 groups（P＞0.05）. CONCLUSIONS ：For patients with AAMI complicated with acute cardiac insufficiency ， compared with enalapril ，SVS can significantly improve the cardiac function （especially the left ventricular systolic function ）， reduce the inflammatory reaction of cardiomyocytes ，protect cardiomyocytes ，so as to improve the short-term prognosis of patients.
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Abstract Background: Left ventricular (LV) thrombus formation is a common complication of anterior myocardial infarction (ANT-MI). The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between apical longitudinal strain (ALS) and LV apical thrombus after ANT-MI. Methods: The cross-sectional study included a total of 235 patients who were followed up after primary percutaneous coronary intervention performed for ANT-MI and had a reduced LV ejection fraction (LVEF) (≤40%). Of these patients, 24 were excluded from the study, and the remaining 211 patients were included in the analysis. Patients were divided into two groups based on the presence (n = 42) or absence (n = 169) of LV thrombus detected by echocardiography. ALS was measured using speckle-tracking echocardiography. Results: Thrombus was detected in 42 of 211 patients. There was no significant difference between the groups regarding age or gender. Apical strain (AS), global longitudinal strain (GLS), apical wall thickness (AWT), and EF were significantly lower in patients with LV apical thrombus when compared to those without LV apical thrombus (AS, 5.00 ± 2.30% vs. −8.54 ± 2.48%, p < 0.001; GLS, −10.6 ± 3.54% vs. −12.1 ± 2.84%, p = 0.013; AWT, 4.71 ± 1.11 vs. 6.33 ± 1.78 mm, p < 0.001; EF, 31.40 ± 4.10% vs. 37.75 ± 3.17%, p < 0.001). On univariate and multivariate analyses, aneurysm (AA), AS, and AWT were found to be independent predictors of LV apical thrombus (AA, odds ratio [OR] 4.649, p = 0.010; AS, OR 1.749, p < 0.001; AWT, OR 0.729, p = 0.042). Conclusion: ALS is highly sensitive and specific for predicting LV thrombus after ANT-MI. An early and accurate evaluation of LV thrombus may prevent embolic complications, particularly cerebrovascular events.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Thrombosis/etiology , Anterior Wall Myocardial Infarction/complications , Heart Diseases/etiology , Heart Ventricles , Thrombosis/diagnosis , Cross-Sectional Studies , Predictive Value of Tests , Heart Diseases/diagnosis , Heart Function TestsABSTRACT
Objective To explore the influence of intravenous injection combined with oral of metoprolol tartrate on left ventricular function and adverse cardiovascular events of patients with acute anterior myocardial infarction.Methods84 cases of Patients with acute anterior myocardial infarction treated in the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University were selected as the study objects, and were divided into vein group and combination group according to drugs-taking modes, 42 cases in each groups.The vein group were treated with intravenous injection of metoprolol tartrate, and the combination group were treated with intravenous injection combined with oral of metoprolol tartrate.Clinical effect, left ventricular function, BP and HR levels, and incidence of adverse cardiovascular events were observed in the two groups.ResultsThe total effective rate of the combination group was 95.24% significantly higher than that of 80.95% in the vein group(P0.05).ConclusionIntravenous injection combined with oral of metoprolol tartrate can effectively improve left ventricular function of patients with acute anterior myocardial infarction, and reduce incidence of adverse cardiovascular events.
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Objective To observe the efficacy and safety of 150 mg clopidogrel and triple antiplatelet in acute anterior myocardial infarction ( AMI) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention ( PCI).Methods Totally 50 patients who had been diagnosed as acute anterior myocardial infarction and prepared to PCI treatment were randomly divided into two groups:150 mg clopidogrel group ( asprin 100 mg/d qd+clopidogrel 150 mg/d qd) and triple antiplatelet group ( cilostazol 100 mg bid+asprin 100 mg/d qd+clopidogrel 75 mg/d qd).The coronary lession through CAG, incidence of major cardiovascular events and safety in 6 months were observed and assessed.ResuIts There was no significant difference in level of target lesion diameter between two groups after PCI instantly (2.75 ±0.29 mm vs.2.69 ±0.31 mm).There were no significant differences of late lumen loss (LLL) and target lesion revascularization (TLR) between triple antiplatelet group and 150 mg clopidogrel group (0.22 ±0.46 mm vs.0.38 ±0.65 mm; 8%vs.24%) , but the two indexes were improved in a certain extent.There were no significant differences in hemorrhage and major adverse cardiovascular events ( MACE) between two groups.ConcIusion The triple antiplatelet therapy could reduce the late lumen loss and target lesion revascularization, and not increase hemorrhage and adverse cardiovascular events.
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OBJECTIVE: Strain and strain rate imaging is currently the most popular echocardiographic technique that reveals subclinical myocardial damage. There are currently no available data on this imaging method with regard to assessing right ventricular involvement in anterior myocardial infarction. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate right ventricular regional functions using a derived strain and strain rate imaging tissue Doppler method in patients who were successfully treated for their first anterior myocardial infarction. METHODS: The patient group was composed of 44 patients who had experienced their first anterior myocardial infarction and had undergone successful percutaneous coronary intervention. Twenty patients were selected for the control group. The right ventricular myocardial samplings were performed in three regions: the basal, mid, and apical segments of the lateral wall. The individual myocardial velocity, strain, and strain rate values of each basal, mid, and apical segment were obtained. RESULTS: The right ventricular myocardial velocities of the patient group were significantly decreased with respect to all three velocities in the control group. The strain and strain rate values of the right mid and apical ventricular segments in the patient group were significantly lower than those of the control group (excluding the right ventricular basal strain and strain rate). In addition, changes in the right ventricular mean strain and strain rate values were significant. CONCLUSION: Right ventricular involvement following anterior myocardial infarction can be assessed using tissue Doppler based strain and strain rate .