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Arch. cardiol. Méx ; 90(1): 59-68, Jan.-Mar. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1131007

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Abstract Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is characterized by left ventricular hypertrophy without apparent cardiac justification. Sudden cardiac death may be the first manifestation of the disease. It occurs mainly in adulthood and can be seen in childhood and adolescence where genetic origin predominates. Primary HCM (“familial”) is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern in the 25 subtypes informed in Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man. The proteins encoded by the mutated genes are part of the sarcomere in the cardiac cells, being the thick filament the most frequently affected, with the worst prognosis. In the present article, we describe the Mendelian inheritance of the disease and the two most associated genes with sudden death: MYBPC3 and MYH7.


Resumen La miocardiopatía hipertrófica (MCH) es el aumento de grosor de la pared ventricular izquierda no relacionada con otras alteraciones cardíacas. Es una enfermedad que puede presentar como primera manifestación clínica la muerte súbita y de ahí su relevancia clínica. Aunque se presenta sobre todo en la edad adulta, puede aparecer durante la infancia y adolescencia, en las que predominan los casos de origen hereditario. La MCH primaria, de causa genética, muestra en particular un patrón de herencia autosómico dominante en los 25 subtipos reconocidos en OMIM (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man). Las proteínas codificadas por los genes mutantes forman parte del sarcómero en células musculares cardíacas, y las variantes patogénicas de filamentos gruesos son las de mayor frecuencia y peor pronóstico. En este artículo se describen la herencia mendeliana de la enfermedad y la relación con muerte súbita de los genes más frecuentemente encontrados en ella: MYBPC3 y MYH7.


Subject(s)
Humans , Child, Preschool , Adolescent , Adult , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/genetics , Carrier Proteins/genetics , Myosin Heavy Chains/genetics , Cardiac Myosins/genetics , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiopathology
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 114(2): 305-312, Feb. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1088853

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Abstract Familial lipodystrophy is a rare genetic condition in which individuals have, besides metabolic changes and body fat deposits, a type of cardiomyopathy that has not been well studied. Many of the patients develop cardiovascular changes, the most commonly reported in the literature being the expression of a type of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This article, presented as a bibliographic review, reviews the clinical and cardiovascular imaging aspects in this scenario of cardiomyopathy in a rare metabolic disease, based on the latest scientific evidence published in the area. Despite the frequent association of congenital lipodystrophy and ventricular hypertrophy described in the literature, the pathophysiological mechanisms of this cardiomyopathy have not yet been definitively elucidated, and new information on cardiac morphological aspects is emerging in the aegis of recent and advanced imaging methods, such as cardiac magnetic resonance.


Resumo A lipodistrofia familiar é uma condição genética rara na qual indivíduos apresentam, além das alterações metabólicas e de depósitos de gordura físicos, um tipo de cardiomiopatia pouco estudada. Muitos dos pacientes desenvolvem alterações cardiovasculares, sendo a mais comumente reportada em literatura, a expressão de um tipo de cardiomiopatia hipertrófica. Este artigo, apresentado como uma revisão bibliográfica, revisa os aspectos clínicos e de imagem cardiovascular neste cenário de cardiomiopatia em doença metabólica rara, com base nas últimas evidências científicas publicadas na área. Apesar da frequente associação de lipodistrofia congênita e hipertrofia ventricular descrita em literatura, os mecanismos fisiopatológicos desta cardiomiopatia ainda não estão definitivamente elucidados, e novas informações do aspecto morfológico cardíaco surgem à égide de recentes e avançados métodos de imagem como a ressonância cardíaca magnética.


Subject(s)
Humans , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/etiology , Cardiomegaly/etiology , Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial/complications , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiopathology , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/diagnostic imaging , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Adipose Tissue/physiopathology , Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular , Cardiomegaly/physiopathology , Cardiomegaly/diagnostic imaging , Lipodystrophy, Congenital Generalized/complications , Lipodystrophy, Congenital Generalized/physiopathology , Lipodystrophy, Congenital Generalized/diagnostic imaging , Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial/physiopathology , Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial/diagnostic imaging
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 113(4): 677-684, Oct. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1038580

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Abstract Background: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart disease of genetic origin in the world population, with a prevalence of at least 1/500. The association with systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is not uncommon, as it affects approximately 25% of the world population. Most studies aim at the differential diagnosis between these diseases, but little is known about the magnitude of this association. Objective: To compare left ventricular global longitudinal strain (GLS) in HCM patients with and without associated SAH. Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional study that included 45 patients with HCM and preserved ejection fraction, with diagnosis confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging, including 14 hypertensive patients. Transthoracic echocardiography was performed, with emphasis on left ventricular myocardial strain analysis using GLS. In this study, p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Left ventricular strain was significantly lower in hypertensive individuals compared to normotensive individuals (-10.29 ± 2.46 vs. -12.35% ± 3.55%, p = 0.0303), indicating greater impairment of ventricular function in that group. Mean age was also significantly higher in hypertensive patients (56.1 ± 13.9 vs. 40.2 ± 12.7 years, p = 0.0001). Diastolic dysfunction was better characterized in hypertensive patients (p = 0.0242). Conclusion: Myocardial strain was significantly lower in the group of patients with HCM and SAH, suggesting greater impairment of ventricular function. This finding may be related to a worse prognosis with early evolution to heart failure. Prospective studies are required to confirm this hypothesis.


Resumo Fundamentos: A cardiomiopatia hipertrófica (CMH) é a doença cardíaca de origem genética mais frequente na população mundial, com prevalência de, pelo menos, 1/500. A associação com hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) não é incomum, uma vez que esta acomete aproximadamente 25% da população mundial. A maioria dos estudos objetiva o diagnóstico diferencial entre essas doenças, mas pouco se sabe sobre a magnitude dessa associação. Objetivo: Comparar o strain longitudinal global (SLG) do ventrículo esquerdo em pacientes portadores de CMH com e sem HAS associada. Métodos: Estudo transversal retrospectivo que incluiu 45 pacientes portadores de CMH e fração de ejeção preservada, com diagnóstico confirmado por ressonância magnética, sendo 14 hipertensos. Realizada avaliação ecocardiográfica transtorácica com ênfase na análise da deformação miocárdica do ventrículo esquerdo por meio do SLG. Valores de p < 0,05 foram considerados estatisticamente significativos. Resultados: A deformação do ventrículo esquerdo foi significativamente menor nos hipertensos quando comparada aos normotensos (-10,29 ± 2,46 vs. -12,35% ± 3,55%, p = 0,0303), indicando maior comprometimento da função ventricular naquele grupo. A média de idade também foi significativamente maior nos hipertensos (56,1 ± 13,9 vs. 40,2 ± 12,7 anos, p = 0,0001). A disfunção diastólica foi melhor caracterizada nos pacientes hipertensos (p = 0,0242). Conclusão: A deformação miocárdica foi significativamente menor no grupo de pacientes com CMH e HAS, sugerindo maior comprometimento da função ventricular. Esse achado pode estar relacionado a um pior prognóstico com evolução precoce para insuficiência cardíaca. Estudos prospectivos são necessários para confirmar essa hipótese.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiopathology , Ventricular Function, Left/physiology , Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/physiopathology , Hypertension/physiopathology , Prognosis , Reference Values , Stroke Volume/physiology , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/diagnostic imaging , Echocardiography , Cross-Sectional Studies , Retrospective Studies , Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/diagnostic imaging , Statistics, Nonparametric
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 110(6): 524-531, June 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-950166

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Abstract Background: The new European Society of Cardiology guidelines for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) define the estimation of sudden cardiac death (SCD) risk as an integral part of clinical management. An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is recommended (class IIa) when the risk is ≥ 6%. Objectives: To compare the SCD risk stratification according to the 2011 and 2014 recommendations for ICD implantation in patients with HCM. Methods: Retrospective study including 105 patients diagnosed with HCM. The indication for ICD was assessed using the 2011 and 2014 guidelines. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software version 19.0.0.2®. The tests performed were bilateral, considering the significance level of 5% (p < 0.05). Results: Regarding primary prevention, according to the 2011 ACCF/AHA recommendations, 39.0% of the patients had indication for ICD implantation (level of evidence IIa). Using the 2014 guidelines, only 12.4% of the patients had an indication for ICD implantation. Comparing the two risk stratification models for patients with HCM, we detected a significant reduction in the number of indications for ICD implantation (p < 0.001). Of the 41 patients classified as IIa according to the 2011 recommendations, 68.3% received a different classification according to the 2014 guidelines. Conclusion: Significant differences were found when comparing the SCD risk stratification for ICD implantation in the two guidelines. The current SCD risk score seems to identify many low-risk patients who are not candidates for ICD implantation. The use of this new score results in a significant reduction in the number of ICD implanted.


Resumo Fundamento: As recomendações de miocardiopatia hipertrófica (MCH) da Sociedade Europeia de Cardiologia aconselham a estimativa do risco de morte súbita cardíaca (MSC) como parte da avaliação clínica e decisão de implantação de cardioversor desfibrilador implantável (CDI). Objetivo: Comparar a estratificação de risco de MSC de acordo com as recomendações de 2011 e 2014. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo de 105 pacientes com diagnóstico de MCH. Avaliou-se a recomendação para implantação de CDI conforme as recomendações de 2011 e 2014. A análise estatística foi realizada usando o software SPSS versão 19.0.0.2®. Os testes realizados foram bilaterais, sendo considerado o nível de significância de 5% (p< 0,05). Resultados: Conforme as recomendações ACCF/AHA 2011, 39,0% dos pacientes tinham indicação para implantação de CDI (nível de evidência classe IIa). Conforme as recomendações de 2014, apenas 12,4% dos pacientes apresentam indicação classe IIa para implantação de CDI. Comparando os dois modelos de estratificação de risco de MSC em MCH, verificou-se uma redução significativa na proporção de pacientes com indicação para implantação de CDI (p < 0,001). Do total de 41 pacientes classificados como IIa segundo as recomendações de 2011, 68,3% deles recebeu uma classificação diferente em 2014. Conclusão: No estudo foram encontradas diferenças significativas quando comparados os métodos de estratificação de risco de MSC para implantação de CDI. O escore de risco atual parece identificar muitos pacientes de baixo risco, que não são candidatos à implantação de CDI. A utilização desse novo escore resulta numa redução significativa do número de CDI implantados.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/mortality , Death, Sudden, Cardiac/prevention & control , Practice Guidelines as Topic/standards , Defibrillators, Implantable/statistics & numerical data , Risk Assessment/methods , Arrhythmias, Cardiac/complications , Arrhythmias, Cardiac/physiopathology , Arrhythmias, Cardiac/epidemiology , Portugal/epidemiology , Stroke Volume , Time Factors , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/etiology , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiopathology , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/prevention & control , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Death, Sudden, Cardiac/etiology
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Medicina (B.Aires) ; 78(2): 71-75, abr. 2018. graf, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-954952

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La miocardiopatía hipertrófica apical (MCHA) es una variante fenotípica dentro de las miocardiopatías hipertróficas que presenta alteraciones de la repolarización ventricular. Estos cambios electrocardiográficos pueden simular en muchos casos un infarto anterior, lo que dispara una serie de estudios y tratamientos que pueden ser innecesarios. El objetivo del trabajo fue describir y comparar las diferencias electrocardiográficas en una serie de pacientes con MCHA e infarto sin elevación del ST apicales (IAMSESTa) que presenten cambios tipo T en el electrocardiograma (ECG). Se realizó un estudio observacional y retrospectivo, incluyendo pacientes con diagnóstico de MCHA (n = 19) e IAMSESTa (n = 19) con ondas T negativas en ECG de ingreso en derivaciones V1-V6. Se excluyeron aquellos con MCHA y enfermedad coronaria asociada. Se analizaron las características clínicas y electrocardiográficas entre ambos grupos. Los pacientes con MCHA presentaron mayor voltaje de ondas T (7 mV vs. 5 mV; p = 0.001) y sumatoria de voltaje de las mismas (29 mV vs. 17 mV; p = 0.003), mayor voltaje de ondas R (25 mV vs. 10 mV; p = 0.0001), con una sumatoria de máximo voltaje de R y T (R+T) significativamente mayor (33 vs. 14; p = 0.00001). Presentaron además mayor asimetría de las ondas T negativas, objetivado mediante una relación TiTp/TpTf > 1. Con un valor de corte de 26.5 mV para la variable R+T, se obtuvo un 68% de sensibilidad y 100% de especificidad para diagnosticar MCHA. El presente trabajo demuestra la existencia de diferencias en el patrón del ECG en MCHA e IAMSESTa.


Apocal hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (AHCM) is a phenotypic variant within hypertrophic cardiomyopathies, in which ventricular repolarization alterations are present. These electrocardiographic disturbances can mimic an anterior infarction which triggers a series of studies and treatments that may be unnecessary. The aim of this study was to describe and compare electrocardiographic differences in a series of patients with AHCM and apical non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction in patients (NSTEMI) with T-wave changes. We conducted an observational and retrospective study, including patients with diagnosed AHCM (N = 19) and apical NSTEMI (N = 19) with negative T waves in V1 and V6 lead of the EKG. Those with AHCM presented higher T-wave voltage (7 mV vs. 5 mV, p = 0.001) and peak voltage (29 mV vs. 17 mV, p = 0.003), higher R-waves (25 mV vs. 10 mV, p = 0.0001), and a maximum voltage of R and T sum (R + T) significantly higher (33 vs. 14, p = 0.00001). They also showed a greater T-wave asymmetry, with a TiTp / TpTf ratio > 1. At a cut-off value of 26.5 mV for the R + T variable, 68% sensitivity and 100% specificity were obtained to diagnose AHCM. This study shows the existence of major differences in electrocardiographic presentation of AHCM and apical NSTEMI.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiopathology , Electrocardiography , Myocardial Infarction/physiopathology , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/diagnosis , Cross-Sectional Studies , Sensitivity and Specificity , Diagnosis, Differential , Myocardial Infarction/diagnosis
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 110(1): 52-59, Jan. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, SES-SP, SESSP-IDPCPROD, SES-SP | ID: biblio-888001

ABSTRACT

Abstract Background: Electrocardiogram is the initial test in the investigation of heart disease. Electrocardiographic changes in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have no set pattern, and correlates poorly with echocardiographic findings. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging has been gaining momentum for better assessment of hypertrophy, as well as the detection of myocardial fibrosis. Objectives: To correlate the electrocardiographic changes with the location of hypertrophy in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by cardiac magnetic resonance. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study evaluated 68 patients with confirmed diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by cardiac magnetic resonance. The patients' electrocardiogram was compared with the location of the greatest myocardial hypertrophy by cardiac magnetic resonance. Statistical significance level of 5% and 95% confidence interval were adopted. Results: Of 68 patients, 69% had septal hypertrophy, 21% concentric and 10% apical hypertrophies. Concentric hypertrophy showed the greatest myocardial fibrosis mass (p < 0.001) and the greatest R wave size in D1 (p = 0.0280). The amplitudes of R waves in V5 and V6 (p = 0.0391, p = 0.0148) were higher in apical hypertrophy, with statistical significance. Apical hypertrophy was also associated with higher T wave negativity in D1, V5 and V6 (p < 0.001). Strain pattern was found in 100% of the patients with apical hypertrophy (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The location of myocardial hypertrophy by cardiac magnetic resonance can be correlated with electrocardiographic changes, especially for apical hypertrophy.


Resumo Fundamentos: O eletrocardiograma é o exame inicial na investigação das cardiopatias. As alterações eletrocardiográficas na cardiomiopatia hipertrófica não possuem padrão definido, tendo baixa correlação com o ecocardiograma. A ressonância magnética cardíaca vem ganhando destaque pela melhor avaliação da hipertrofia, bem como pela detecção de fibrose miocárdica. Objetivos: Correlacionar as alterações eletrocardiográficas com a localização da hipertrofia na cardiomiopatia hipertrófica pela ressonância magnética cardíaca. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo descritivo com delineamento transversal que avaliou 68 pacientes com diagnóstico confirmado de cardiomiopatia hipertrófica pela ressonância magnética cardíaca. Comparou-se o eletrocardiograma dos pacientes com a localização de maior hipertrofia miocárdica pela ressonância magnética. Admitiram-se um nível de significância estatística de 5% e intervalo de confiança de 95%. Resultados: Dos 68 pacientes, 69% possuíam hipertrofia septal, 21% concêntrica e 10% apical. A massa de fibrose miocárdica foi maior na hipertrofia concêntrica (p < 0,001), assim como o tamanho da onda R em D1 (p = 0,0280). A amplitude das ondas R em V5 e V6 (p = 0,0391, p = 0,0148) foi maior na hipertrofia apical, com significância estatística. A hipertrofia apical também se relacionou com maior negatividade da onda T em D1, V5 e V6 (p < 0,001). O padrão strain foi encontrado em 100% dos pacientes com hipertrofia apical (p < 0,001). Conclusão: A localização da hipertrofia miocárdica pela ressonância magnética pode ser correlacionada com alterações eletrocardiográficas, principalmente para hipertrofia apical.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiopathology , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/diagnostic imaging , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Echocardiography , Reproducibility of Results
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An. bras. dermatol ; 90(3,supl.1): 220-222, May-June 2015. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-755754

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Abstract

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a rare clinical condition caused by a genetic change that results in the formation of structurally or functionally altered collagen. The clinical manifestations are varied, being the most obvious skin hypermotility and increased joint flexibility, although other systems - such as cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological - may also be affected. This paper presents the report of a patient who sought medical attention with complaints of atypical chest pain. Clinical evaluation enabled hypothetical diagnosis of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Initial electrocardiogram, echocardiogram and 24 hours holter allowed the confirmation of the first hypothesis. A skin biopsy performed later associated clinical data and confirmed the second hypothesis.

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Subject(s)
Aged , Female , Humans , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiopathology , Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/physiopathology , Biopsy , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic , Collagen/physiology , Electrocardiography, Ambulatory , Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/pathology , Skin/pathology
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Ann Card Anaesth ; 2014 Apr; 17(2): 118-124
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-150309

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic cardiovascular disease with many genotype and phenotype variations. Earlier terminologies, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and idiopathic hypertrophic sub‑aortic stenosis are no longer used to describe this entity. Patients present with or without left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction. Resting or provocative LVOT obstruction occurs in 70% of patients and is the most common cause of heart failure. The pathology and pathophysiology of HCM includes hypertrophy of the left ventricle with or without right ventricular hypertrophy, systolic anterior motion of mitral valve, dynamic and mechanical LVOT obstruction, mitral regurgitation, diastolic dysfunction, myocardial ischemia, and fibrosis. Thorough understanding of pathology and pathophysiology is important for anesthetic and surgical management.


Subject(s)
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/genetics , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/pathology , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiopathology , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiology , Humans , Mitral Valve Insufficiency , Systole/physiology , Ventricular Outflow Obstruction
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Rev. bras. cardiol. invasiva ; 22(2): 180-182, Apr-Jun/2014. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-722245

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A cardiomiopatia hipertrófica obstrutiva médio-ventricular é uma variante rara (1%) da cardiomiopatia hipertrófica obstrutiva. Neste relato de caso, apresentamos uma paciente encaminhada para realização de cateterismo cardíaco eletivo por angina e dispneia aos moderados esforços, sem obstrução coronariana significativa e com ventriculografia esquerda, demostrando cardiomiopatia hipertrófica obstrutiva médio-ventricular com um gradiente pressórico intraventricular de 130 mmHg...


Mid-ventricular hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy is a rare variant form (1%) of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. In this case, we report a patient referred for elective cardiac catheterization due to angina and dyspnea on moderate exertion, with no significant coronary obstruction, and left ventriculography indicating the presence of mid-ventricular hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy with an intraventricular pressure gradient of 130 mmHg...


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Aged , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiopathology , Ventricular Outflow Obstruction/physiopathology , Cardiac Catheterization , Electrocardiography
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RELAMPA, Rev. Lat.-Am. Marcapasso Arritm ; 26(3): 144-150, jul.-set. 2013. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-716123

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OBJETIVO: Avaliar os resultados tardios do uso de marcapasso (MP) em pacientes portadores de miocardiopatia hipertrófica obstrutiva (MHO), sintomáticos e refratários ao tratamento medicamentoso.MÉTODO: Foram avaliados 10 pacientes portadores de MHO, refratários ao tratamento com betabloqueador e/ou verapamil, submetidos a implante de MP de dupla-câmara (DDD). Os pacientes foram acompanhados por um período médio de 4,5 anos após o implante. Foram comparados os dados clínicos (classe funcional, presença de síncope ou tontura e dor precordial) e os gradientes de pressão máximos na via de saída do VE pelo ecocardiograma, no pré-implante, na consulta entre três e seis meses e na consulta atual. Os dados clínicos foram confirmados por teste ergométrico realizado na última avaliação clínica.RESULTADOS: Não houve mortalidade e sim melhora significativa (p=0,0233) da classe funcional após o implante, que persistiu até a última avaliação, bem como desaparecimento de dor precordial e tontura, estatisticamente significativo para tontura (p=0,0412). O gradiente máximo na via de saída do VE foi 90,6 mmHg no pré-implante, 19 com três e seis meses e 13 no exame atual (p=0,00001). Houve correlação entre a classe funcional avaliada clinicamente e pelo teste ergométrico.CONCLUSÃO: Ocorreu melhora significativa da classe funcional e desaparecimento dos sintomas de dor precordial e tontura, bem como redução significativa do gradiente na via de saída do VE, que persistiu no seguimento tardio, mostrando que o uso de MP DDD foi uma opção terapêutica segura e resolutiva em longo prazo na amostra estudada.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/complications , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiopathology , Pacemaker, Artificial , Drug Therapy , Echocardiography , Verapamil/administration & dosage
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Rev. bras. ecocardiogr. imagem cardiovasc ; 26(3): 196-205, jul.-set. 2013. ilus, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-683650

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Introdução: A nova tecnologia do strain bidimensional (st2d) permite uma análise mais precisa da função global e segmentar do ventrículo esquerdo (VE), incluindo sua porção apical, por ser ângulo-independente. Objetivo: Avaliar a função sistólica global do VE com o st-2d em pacientes (pcs) com Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica (CMH). Métodos: Foram incluídos 21 pcs com CMH e fração de ejeção do VE preservada (G-CMH), e 21 pcs sem CMH, compondo o grupo controle (G-nl). Foi mensurado o st-2d longitudinal endocárdico global (st2D-L), pela técnica optical flow, dos 18 segmentos do VE, a partir de 3 cortes apicais. Empregou-se o teste t de Student para análise de variáveis contínuas, e o Qui-quadrado (Pearson) para variáveis não contínuas, considerando-se um nível de significância de 0,05. Resultados: Não foi observada diferença entre os grupos quanto à idade, sexo e pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica e frequência cardíaca. Dezesseis pcs do G-CMH apresentavam a forma assimétrica septal da hipertrofia, com envolvimento adicional ou não de paredes adjacentes (G-CMHs), e cinco apresentavam a forma apical da CMH (G-CMHap). Apesar da fração de ejeção do VE ser preservada nos 2 grupos, o st2D-L mostrou-se globalmente reduzido no G-CMH (14,6 + 4,3 vs 18,6 + 2,6% no G-C;p=0,009). No G-CMHs, notou-se valor significativamente menor do st2D-L em relação ao G-nl (13,6 + 3,9 versus 18,5 + 2,5%; p< 0,0002), não havendo diferença significativa entre o G-nl e o G-CMHap. Conclusão: O st2D-L mostrou-se significativamente reduzido na CMH em relação ao G-nl, indicando alteração precoce da função sistólica do VE na CMH, apesar de uma fração de ejeção preservada.


Introduction: The recent developed technology of two-dimensional strain (st2D) allows a more precise analysis of global and segmental function of the left ventricle (LV), including the apical region, due to its angle-independence. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate global LV systolic function with st2D in patients (pts) with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). Methods: We included 21 pts with HCM and preserved LV ejection fraction (G-HCM), and 21 control pcs (G-nl). The global endocardial longitudinal st2D (st2D-L) of 18 myocardial LV segments was measured, by using “optical flow” technology, from the 3 apical views. The Student “t” test was used for analysis of the continuous variables, and the “Chi-square” (Pearson) for the non-continuous variables, considering a significance level of 0,05. Results: No significant difference was observed between the groups regarding age, sex, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and heart rate. Sixteen pts from the G-HCM presented septal asymmetric hypertrophy, with additional involvement of adjacent walls or not (G-HCMs), and five showed the apical form of HCM (G-HCMap). Although LV ejection fraction was preserved in both groups, the st2D-L was significantly reduced in the G-HCM (14,.1 + 4,3 vs 18,6 + 2,6% in G-nl, p = 0.009). In the G-HCMs the st2D-L was lower compared to G-nl (13,6 + 3.9 vs 18,5 + 2.5%, p <0.0002), with no significant difference between G-nl and G-HCMap. Conclusion: The st2D-L was significantly reduced in pcs with HCM compared to G-nl, indicating early change of LV systolic function in HCM despite a preserved ejection fraction.


Subject(s)
Humans , Analysis of Variance , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiopathology , Ventricular Function, Left , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Stroke Volume/physiology
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Clinics ; 68(7): 992-996, jul. 2013. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-680696

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OBJECTIVE: Obstructive sleep apnea is common among patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and may contribute to poor cardiovascular outcomes. However, obstructive sleep apnea is largely unrecognized in this population. We sought to identify the clinical predictors of obstructive sleep apnea among patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. METHODS: Consecutive patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy were recruited from a tertiary University Hospital and were evaluated using validated sleep questionnaires (Berlin and Epworth) and overnight portable monitoring. Ninety patients (males, 51%; age, 46±15 years; body mass index, 26.6±4.9 kg/m2) were included, and obstructive sleep apnea (respiratory disturbance index ≥15 events/h) was present in 37 patients (41%). RESULTS: Compared with the patients without obstructive sleep apnea, patients with obstructive sleep apnea were older and had higher body mass index, larger waist circumference, larger neck circumference, and higher prevalence of atrial fibrillation. Excessive daytime sleepiness (Epworth scale) was low and similar in the patients with and without obstructive sleep apnea, respectively. The only predictors of obstructive sleep apnea (using a logistic regression analysis) were age ≥45 years (odds ratio [OR], 4.46; 95% confidence interval [CI 95%], 1.47-13.54; p = 0.008) and the presence of atrial fibrillation [OR, 5.37; CI 95%, 1.43-20.12; p = 0.013]. CONCLUSION: Consistent clinical predictors of obstructive sleep apnea are lacking for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which suggests that objective sleep evaluations should be considered in this population, particularly among elderly patients with atrial fibrillation. .


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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/complications , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/diagnosis , Atrial Fibrillation/physiopathology , Body Mass Index , Cross-Sectional Studies , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiopathology , Predictive Value of Tests , Reference Values , Risk Factors , Statistics, Nonparametric , Surveys and Questionnaires , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/etiology , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/physiopathology , Time Factors
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Rev. bras. cardiol. (Impr.) ; 26(2): 138-141, mar.-abr. 2013. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-685725

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A cardiomiopatia hipertrófica (CMH) é uma forma relativamente comum e complexa de doença cardíaca genética, sendo considerada a maior causa de morte súbita (MS) cardíaca em pessoas jovens, incluindo atletas, respondendo por 36% dos casos em jovens atletas nos Estados Unidos (EUA). O implante decardioversor-desfibrilador (CDI) tem demonstrado alta eficácia na prevenção desse evento. Para avaliação diagnóstica da CMH, o eletrocardiograma (ECG)representa ferramenta bastante útil, pois se encontra alterado em 75% a 95% dos casos clínicos. Após o implante do CDI, como demonstrado no caso relatado, são observadas variações no ECG que podem explicar a mudança benéfica na fisiopatologia obstrutiva da CMH.


Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a relatively common and complex genetic heart disease, rated as main cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young people, including athletes, accounting for 36% of these cases in young athletes in the United States(USA). IDC implants have proved highly effective for preventing such events. For diagnostic evaluations of CMH, the electrocardiogram (ECG) is a very useful tool, being altered in 75% to 95% of clinical cases. After an ICD implant, as demonstrated in this case report, variations in the ECG are noted that could explain the beneficial alteration in the pathophysiology of obstructive HCM.


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Humans , Male , Adolescent , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/complications , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiopathology , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/mortality , Defibrillators, Implantable , Electrocardiography/methods , Electrocardiography, Ambulatory/methods , Electrocardiography, Ambulatory , Heart Murmurs/complications , Heart Murmurs/diagnosis
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 100(2): 180-186, fev. 2013. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-667960

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FUNDAMENTO: Diversos mecanismos podem estar envolvidos no desencadeamento da síncope em pacientes com cardiomiopatia hipertrófica (CMH), incluindo colapsos hemodinâmicos que podem estar relacionados a um desequilíbrio autonômico. OBJETIVO: Avaliar e comparar a função autonômica de pacientes que apresentam CMH com síncope inexplicada (SI) com os que não apresentam síncope. MÉTODOS: Trinta e sete pacientes foram incluídos, sendo 16 com SI e 21 sem síncope. Sua função autonômica foi avaliada por sensibilidade barorreflexa (SB) espontânea e induzida por fenilefrina, pela variabilidade da frequência cardíaca (VFC) no domínio do tempo durante o Holter de 24 horas e no domínio da frequência (análise espectral), ambos em decúbito dorsal e no teste de inclinação (TI) a 70º. RESULTADOS: A SB espontânea mostrou-se semelhante em ambos os grupos (16,46 ± 12,99 vs. 18,31 ± 9,88 ms/mmHg, p = 0,464), assim como a SB induzida por fenilefrina (18,33 ± 9,31 vs. 15,83 ± 15,48 ms/mmHg, p = 0,521). Não foram observadas diferenças no SDNN (137,69 ± 36,62 vs . 145,95 ± 38,07 ms, p = 0,389). O grupo com síncope apresentou um RMSSD significativamente menor (24,88 ± 10,03 vs. 35,58 ± 16,43 ms, p = 0,042) e tendência a menor pNN50 (4,51 ± 3,78 vs . 8,83 ± 7,98%, p =0,085) e a menores valores do componente de alta frequência da análise espectral da VFC em repouso (637,59 ± 1.295,53 vs. 782,65 ± 1.264,14 ms2 , p = 0,075). Nenhuma diferença significativa foi observada em resposta ao TI (p = 0,053). A sensibilidade, especificidade e acurácia do TI na identificação da etiologia da SI em pacientes com CMH foram 6%, 66% e 40%, respectivamente. CONCLUSÃO: Observou-se tônus parassimpático mais baixo em pacientes com CMH e SI, mas a relevância clínica deste achado ainda não está clara. O TI não é uma ferramenta vantajosa para avaliar a origem da síncope em tais doentes, principalmente por causa da sua baixa especificidade.


BACKGROUND: Several mechanisms may be involved in the trigger of syncope in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), including hemodynamic collapses that might be related to an autonomic imbalance. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and compare the autonomic function of patients presenting HCM with unexplained syncope (US) to those without syncope. METHODS: Thirty-seven patients were included, 16 with US and 21 without syncope. Their autonomic function was assessed by spontaneous and phenylephrine induced baroreflex sensitivity (BRS), by heart rate variability (HRV) in time domain during 24-hour Holter and in frequency domain (spectral analysis), both in supine position and at 70º head-up tilt (HUT). RESULTS: The spontaneous BRS was similar in both groups (16,46 ± 12,99 vs. 18,31 ± 9,88 ms/mmHg, p = 0,464), as was phenylephrine-induced BRS (18,33 ± 9,31 vs. 15,83 ± 15,48 ms/mmHg, p = 0,521). No differences were observed in SDNN (137,69 ± 36,62 vs . 145,95 ± 38,07 ms, p=0,389). The group presenting syncope had a significantly lower RMSSD (24,88±10,03 vs. 35,58 ± 16,43 ms, p = 0,042) and a tendency to lower pNN50 (4,51 ± 3,78 vs . 8,83 ± 7,98%, p =0,085) and lower values of the high frequency component of HRV spectral analysis at rest (637,59±1.295,53 vs. 782,65±1.264,14ms2, p=0,075). No significant difference was observed in response to HUT (p = 0,053). HUT sensitivity, specificity and accuracy in identifying the etiology of US in HCM patients were 6%, 66% and 40%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: A lower parasympathetic tone was observed in HCM patients with US, but the clinical relevance of this finding remains unclear. HUT is not a valuable tool for evaluating the origin of syncope in these patients, mainly because of its poor specificity.


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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Autonomic Nervous System/physiopathology , Baroreflex/physiology , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiopathology , Heart Rate/physiology , Syncope/physiopathology , Baroreflex/drug effects , Epidemiologic Methods , Phenylephrine/administration & dosage , Supine Position/physiology , Tilt-Table Test
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 99(1): 665-675, jul. 2012. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-647728

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A cardiomiopatia hipertrófica é uma doença genética prevalente caracterizada por hipertrofia ventricular esquerda, em que obstrução dinâmica da via de saída com geração de gradiente subaórtico incide em repouso em 30% dos casos. A obstrução é atribuida complexa interação entre o folheto anterior mitral, o septo interventricular e vetores anômalos de fluxo gerados no ventrículo esquerdo aliada a modificações na geometria da via de saída. Regurgitação mitral em grau variável é detectada associada ou não a deformidades estruturais do aparelho valvar. O ecocardiograma de esforço demonstra obstrução latente facilmente induzida por exercício em 60 a 75% das formas não obstrutivas. A determinação do gradiente nessas condições impõe-se na investigação de rotina dos pacientes com obstrução leve ou ausente em repouso. A avaliação da cardiomiopatia hipertrófica incorpora métodos de imagem baseados no ultrassom, os quais, adicionados ressonância magnética, possibilitam o reconhecimento de mecanismos geradores de obstrução ventricular, de modo a favorecer o diagnóstico e o manejo das formas obstrutivas e obstrutivas latentes.


Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a prevalent genetic disease characterized by left ventricular hypertrophy, presenting dynamic obstruction of outflow tract with subaortic gradient happening at rest in 30% of the cases. It is attributed to the intricate interaction between the anterior mitral leaflet, the interventricular septum and altered flow vectors generated in left ventricle along with changes in outflow tract geometry. Mitral regurgitation in varying degrees is found with or without association with structural deformities of the valve apparatus. The exercise echocardiogram evidences latent obstruction easily induced by exercise in 60 to 75% of non-obstructive forms. The determination of the gradient under this condition must be considered in routine investigation of patients with mild or no obstruction at rest. The evaluation of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy incorporates methods based on the ultrasound image, which, along with MRI, allow recognizing ventricular obstruction generating mechanisms, thus facilitating the diagnosis and management of obstructive and latent obstructive forms.


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Humans , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/diagnosis , Ventricular Outflow Obstruction/diagnosis , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiopathology , Echocardiography , Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy , Ventricular Outflow Obstruction/pathology , Ventricular Outflow Obstruction/physiopathology
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Journal of Forensic Medicine ; (6): 247-251, 2012.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-983742

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OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the changes of collagen fibers and the expression of osteopontin in the left ventricle in cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), along with the significance of their potential forensic application.@*METHODS@#Fifteen cases of HCM, 15 cases of coronary heart disease with cardiac hypertrophy and 20 cases of traffic accidents were selected as HCM group, coronary heart disease group and control group, respectively. Collagen volume fraction and osteopontin expression were observed and compared by HE staining, Masson trichrome staining and immunohistochemistry methods. Imaging and statistical methods were used for quantitative analysis.@*RESULTS@#Collagen volume fraction in left ventricle of HCM and coronary heart disease were significantly higher than that in the control group (P < 0.05), which was not significantly different between the HCM group and the coronary heart disease group. The integral light density value of osteopontin in left ventricular cardiomyocytes of the HCM group and the coronary heart disease group were significantly higher than that of the control group (P< 0.05), and the value of the HCM group was also significantly higher than that of coronary heart disease group (P < 0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#The increased contents of collagen fibers and the overexpression of osteopontin may play an important role in myocardial fibrosis, and they can be used as markers in aid of diagnosing sudden death due to HCM.


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Female , Humans , Male , Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/physiopathology , Case-Control Studies , Collagen/metabolism , Coronary Disease/physiopathology , Death, Sudden, Cardiac/etiology , Fibrosis , Forensic Pathology , Heart Ventricles/pathology , Immunohistochemistry , Myocardium/pathology , Osteopontin/metabolism , Staining and Labeling
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