Wellen's syndrome (ST-T variant-clinician's dilemma)

Wellen's syndrome is a preinfarction clinical entity which describes characteristic ECG pattern which suggests high degree proximal LAD stenosis that will soon result in an acute anterior wall MI if patient is not urgently catheterised and occlusion is opened. This case report discusses an elderly male without any cardiac history with no chest pain came with lower abdominal pain and diagnosed to have urinary bladder calculi and was referred to us for preoperative fitness for open cystolithotomy and ECG changes. His ECG showed deep T wave inversion in V1-V5 with upward slopping of ST segment in V2-V5 (wellen's pattern). He was then transferred under cardiology unit and urgent CAG done and it showed 90% stenosis in proximal LAD and successful PTCA was done with placement of 2 drug eluting stents.

Left Main Coronary Artery Ramification - Bifurcation Vs Trifurcation

BACK GROUND OF STUDY:A detailed awareness of branching pattern of left main coronary artery is of immense help for various diagnostic and therapeutic measures on coronary arteries, in this era of increasing coronary artery disease. MATERIALS & METHODS: Fifty human hearts were included in the study group. The LMCA and its branches were studied in detail after removing the epicardium and subepicardial fat. RESULTS: This dissection study on the ramification of LMCA could detect bifurcation , trifurcation and quadrifurcation in 76%, 22% and 2% respectively.

Clinically Relevant Morphometric Study Of Left Coronary Artery In Adult Human Cadavers

Background: The anatomical variations of left coronary artery [LCA] determine the course in the pathogenesis ofatherosclerosis, mechanical stress and hemodynamic change.Aim: To study the gross anatomy of left coronary artery [LCA] in terms of its origin, termination, branchingpattern, dominance pattern, external diameter at origin, length of main trunk of left coronary artery, variationsand/ anomalies if present.Materials and Methods: After an ethical approval, 150 adult human cadaveric hearts were collected fromDepartment of Anatomy, B.V.D.U. Medical College and Hospital, Sangli and Pune. The careful dissection wascarried out to note details about left coronary artery and data was analyzed using SPSS software.Results: The origin of left coronary artery was observed in the left posterior aortic sinus 100%. The incidence ofbifurcation, trifurcation and quadrifurcation was 69.33, 28% and 2.67% respectively. SA nodal artery was directlyarising from main trunk of left coronary artery in 2 hearts (1.33%). Circumflex branch of left coronary artery gaveSA nodal artery, AV nodal artery and posterior interventricular artery in 18.66%, 16% and 16% hearts respectively.In one case (0.66%), we found a hyperdominant left anterior descending artery which continued as posteriorinterventricular artery [PDA] occupying entire posterior interventricular sulcus and terminated at crux of theheart by giving AV nodal artery. Hence left dominance was observed in total 16.66% cases. The mean externaldiameter of left coronary artery at its origin was 5.02 ±1.0328. Length of main trunk of left coronary artery wasranging from 4 mm to 22 mm with mean length of 11.66±3.529 mm.Conclusion: Short or long main trunk of left coronary artery, small diameter of main trunk, additional terminalbranches of left coronary artery, left coronary artery dominance, Mouchet’s posterior recurrent interventricularartery, hyperdominanant left anterior descending artery are the significant anatomical factors which decide theextent of coronary insufficiency, its functional impact and may create challenges during the interventionalcoronary care.

Deficiencia de adhesión leucocitaria en un neonato: caso clínico / Leukocyte adhesion deficiency in a neonate: clinical case

Los síndromes de deficiencia de adhesión leucocitaria (leukocyte adhesion deficiency [LAD por sus siglas en inglés]) engloban un conjunto de patologías causadas por defectos en el reconocimiento, la adhesión y la migración de los leucocitos mieloides hacia los lugares de invasión microbiana, lo que provoca la falta de defensa innata del huésped frente a bacterias, hongos u otros microrganismos. Se identifica en lactantes por antecedentes como la demora en la caída del cordón umbilical cuando los niños empiezan a tener complicaciones infecciosas. No es común identificar LAD en niños recién nacidos, posiblemente la presencia de la fistula ano rectal y el tratamiento quirúrgico aceleran la presentación clínica en el paciente facilitando así su diagnóstico. Por ser una enfermedad autosómica recesiva y teniendo el importante antecedente de los fallecimientos en sus dos hermanos anteriores a mayor edad. Poder contar con mecanismos de diagnóstico efectivos facilitan el llegar a una conclusión pronta, mejor manejo en general mejorando las expectativas de vida de los pacientes con este tipo de alteraciones hematológicas.

The syndromes of leukocyte adhesion deficiency (LAD) encompass a group of pathologies caused by defects in the recognition, adhesion and migration of myeloid leukocytes to microbial invasion sites. Causes the lack of innate host defense against bacteria, fungi or other microorganisms. It is identified in infants due to antecedents such as the delay in the fall of the umbilical cord when children begin to have infectious complications. It is not common to identify HDL in newborn children, possibly the presence of anus rectal fistula and surgical treatment accelerate the clinical presentation in the patient, thus facilitating its diagnosis. For being an autosomal recessive disease and having the important antecedent of the deaths in his two older brothers at older age. Being able to count on effective diagnostic mechanisms makes it easier to arrive at a quick conclusion better management in general, improving the life expectancy of patients with this type of hematological alterations.

A Case Report on Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Chronic Total Occlusion by Retrograde Visualization.

As bilateral approach is paramount in chronic total occlusions with retrograde flow, the use of two radial arteries,two femoral arteries or combination technique using one radial and one femoral artery will probably be increasingly reported in the near future. After puncture of opposite groin, a diagnostic 6 Fr catheter is used to intubate the ostium of the contralateral artery. By visualizing the distal vessel in multiple projections, contralateral injections help to direct the progression of the wire in the occluded segment towards the distal true lumen. and confirm the intraluminal position of the wire after the occluded segment. We are reporting a case with chronic total occlusion where we used bilateral femoral access and simultaneous contrast injection to visualize retrograde flow in LAD while opening CTO through ante-grade pathway.

Angiographic Aspects of Myocardial Bridges.

Introduction: The segment of epicardial coronary artery that traverses intramurally through the myocardium and bridged by a bunch of cardiac muscle fibers is called tunneled artery or intramural artery. The band of cardiac muscle fibers passing over the tunneled artery segment is named as myocardial bridge. During angiography milking effect is observed during systole due to the external pressure of muscle fibers on the tunneled artery that leads to narrowing of vessel lumen and further ischemia. Materials & Methods: It is a prospective study performed from 2012- 2015 in cardiac centers available around Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, South India. A total number of 2015 adult patients who underwent diagnostic coronary angiography were evaluated to detect myocardial bridges. With the informed consent the relevant data was collected from the patients and analyzed. Results: The prevalence of myocardial bridges was 3.17%. Among the 2015 patients 70.7% are males and 29.2% are females. Among 64 myocardial bridge positive cases 62.5% were male and 37.5% were female patients. Regarding coronary dominance 84% were right dominant and 14.4% were left dominant and 1.6% are balanced. The percentage incidence of myocardial bridging according to dominance was 3.01% for right dominant patients, 4.12% for left dominant patients and 3.1% for balanced dominant patients. In all the myocardial bridge positive cases they were located on the left anterior descending artery (LAD). According to diagnosis the patients with normal coronaries were 22.6%, patients with MILD CAD were 17.9%, patients with single vessel disease were 23.4%, patients with two vessel disease were 14.7% and the patients with triple vessel disease were 21.3%. The 64 myocardial bridging cases were grouped in to three groups according to their age. Incidence of double bridges was observed in 3 cases of which 66.7% males & 33.3% in females. Conclusion: These results shows that Andhra Pradesh population are with high angiographic incidence of myocardial bridges (MB’s), when compared with other population in India. We observed more lengthy bridges which may cause luminal reduction of coronary vessel and myocardial ischemia (MI), we also observed higher incidence of MB’s in male patients but systolic luminal reduction is more in female patients then in males. These observations suggest that the risk of MI will be more for the female patients with MB’s.

Percentage Incidence, Morphology and Morphometry of Myocardial Bridges: A Cadaveric Study.

Introduction: Myocardial bridging is the term used when a segment of major epicardial coronary artery runs intramuscularly under the tunnel formed by fibers of myocardium that bridges instead of it’s normal or routine epicardial path. In the literature there are varying reports on clinical implications of myocardial bridges from protection against atherosclerosis to myocardial ischemia, as well as leading to infarction and sudden cardiac death. Materials and Methods: 150 adult formalin fixed human hearts which were available in the department of Anatomy and Forensic Medicine, S.V.Medical College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. These hearts were dissected and observed for the presence, location, type, number and direction of myocardial bridges and their association with coronary dominance. With the help of digital calipers morphometric parameters (length, width& thickness) of myocardial bridges and length of blood vessel underneath the myocardial bridge were measured, noted and photographs were taken. Results: The overall incidence of myocardial bridges was 20.6%( 31/150). Among these 18.6% (28/31) were on left anterior descending (LAD) artery and 2% (03/31) were on posterior interventricular (PIV) artery. The direction of muscle fibers in the bridges were oblique to the direction of the coronary vessels in majority of cases. Length, width and thickness of myocardial bridges were in the range of 12-69.7mm, 3.74-8.6mm and 1.3-3.87mm respectively. Conclusions: Myocardial bridges may be associated with wide range of clinical problems. Contraction of myocardial bridge may results in vascular compression and myocardial ischemia. Knowledge on morphology and morphometric details of myocardial bridges facilitates cardiologists in diagnosis, planning therapeutic strategies and prognostic predictions.

BYPASS SURGERY BY GRAFTING ARTERY MAMMARIA INTERNA ONTO CORONARY ARTERY DURING OPEN HEART SURGERY / Шинэ санаа Шинэ нээлт

According to the 2013 WHO survey, the world’s leading cause of death is a coronary heart disease which is accounted for 12.9%. Bypass surgery by grafting Artery mammaria interna to the left anterior descending coronary artery is more clinically significant and has long become an international standard. Aim: To study the outcomes in patients who undergone a bypass surgery ofgrafting the Artery mammaria interna to the left anterior descending coronary artery in an open heart surgery. In 2014 in the case-control study conducted at the Shastin 3rd National Central Hospital, 8 patients who undergone a bypass surgery of grafing Artery mammaria internasinistra to the left anterior descending coronary artery were selected for a case group and 8 patients with bypass grafting of a superficial vein of the leg to the coronary artery were selected as a control group. Related diseases, heart function, type of grafting performed, and post-operative complications were studied. The successful bypass surgeries of grafting the Artery mammaria interna sinistra to the left anterior descending coronary artery without complications in the case group in 2014 has demonstrated that the Mongolian cardiosurgical team was able to successfully and fully introduce this innovative approach that has become an international standard of coronary artery surgery. The introduction of this method enables to eliminate angina pectoris symptoms in patients, restore and improve heart contractions, reduce the chances of a repeat heart attack, and thus, to improve the patient’s ability to live and work normally.

Arteria coronaria descendente anterior doble: reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura / Dual left anterior descending coronary artery: a case report and literature review

La arteria coronaria descendente anterior es la arteria coronaria con el trayecto más constante; sin embargo en algunas ocasiones puede presentarse un sistema doble. Se reporta y se realiza una revisión de la literatura de un caso de un paciente con arteria coronaria descendente anterior doble tipo 1, con bloqueo de rama izquierda pero sin lesiones ateromatosas significativas.

The left anterior descending coronary artery has one of the most constant anatomy course of all coronary arteries. Rarely however, interventional cardiologists might be facing with a dual left anterior descending artery during routine angiography. A case of a patient presenting with left bundle branch block and a coronary angiography showing a rare anatomic variant of a type 1, dual left anterior descending coronary artery is reported. The available literature was also reviewed.

Clinical Profile of Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type I.

Leukocyte adhesion deficiency type I (LAD-I) is a rare, inherited immunodeficiency with defect in the recruitment of leukocyte to the site of inflammation. Patients with severe LAD-I have absent or markedly reduced expression of CD18 and CD11. Here we report clinical profile of 7 cases of LAD-I diagnosed at our center over a period of 3 years. Recurrent skin and mucous membrane infections were the major presenting manifestations. All children had a history of delayed cord separation.

Case Report of Tetralogy of Fallot Associated with Tight Lesion of the Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery.

A small subset of patients with TOF present later in life with unsuspected or untreated disease. Tetralogy of Fallot in adults represents a special group with peculiar problems related to the effects of prolonged cyanosis over the heart and other organs .Older age has been considered as incremented risk factor for surgical mortality and long-term survival in patients with TOF. Based on this assumption, indication for surgery after long-standing cyanosis has caused controversy. There are few reports that studied this issue have proved some benefit in repairing adults with TOF .The greatest benefit of complete repair at this age is the functional improvement. We report a male patient with TOF with tight lesion of the left anterior descending coronary artery diagnosed at age 40 years and successfully underwent total correction along with CABG. This patient was the oldest documented in Bangladesh undergoing successful corrective surgery for TOF with CABG.

A Case of Chronic Bullous Disease of Childhood That Was Reactive to the Antigen of 120 kDa (LAD-1)

Chronic bullous disease of childhood (CBDC) is an autoimmune blistering disease that is characterized by Immunoglobulin A (IgA) deposits at the basement membrane zone. IgA autoantibodies (aAbs) from the serum of patients with CBDC react with antigens of 97 kDa (LABD97) and 120 kDa (LAD-1), and both of which are fragments of the extracellular domain of bullous pemphigoid 180 (BP180, type XVII collagen). The CBDC sera reacts with the immunodominant NC16a domain of BP180, which is the major region recognized by IgG aAbs in patients with bullous pemphigoid. A five-year-old boy presented with multiple pruritic tense blisters on the umbilical and inguinal areas for six weeks. The direct immunofluorescence of the perilesional area demonstrated linear deposits of IgA at the basement membrane zone. Using immunoblotting and an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), we identified the IgA aAbs reactive to antigens with a molecular weight of 120 kDa (LAD-1), which is a fragment of the extracellular domain of BP180.

A Rare Association Between Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type I and Psoriasis in Humans

The beta2 integrins are expressed exclusively on leukocytes and participate in many immune and inflammatory processes. This subfamily comprises four heterodimeric glycoproteins with a common beta-subunit, designated beta2 (CD18). Spontaneous mutations of the CD18 gene result in leukocyte adhesion deficiency type I (LAD-I). Low level of CD18 expression has also been implicated in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. We here describe a child with recurrent skin infections without pus formation, persistent gingivitis and periodontitis. His blood counts showed persistent leukocytosis (neutrophilia). CD11b expression was defective on neutrophils, while that of CD18 was normal. So, our patient represents a mild variant of LAD-I with possible dysfunctional CD18. Moreover, he developed psoriasis with reduced CD18 expression on CD4+ T-cells. Psoriasiform dermatitis has been described before in association with LAD-I, however, clinically and histologically confirmed psoriasis in association with LAD-I has been described only in CD18 hypomorphic mice. Therefore, our patient represents the first clinically and histopathologically documented association between LAD-I and psoriasis in humans. It lends support to the role of beta2 integrins in the etiopathogenesis of psoriasis.

The Long-Term Results of Left Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting in the Left Anterior Descending Artery with Either a Sternotomy or an Anterior Minithoracotomy / 日本心臓血管外科学会雑誌

The main objective of this study was to describe the long-term results of left internal thoracic artery grafting of the left anterior descending artery with a sternotomy or anterior minithoracotomy without using extracorporeal circulation. From March 1997 to February 2000, a median sternotomy was performed in 8 patients and a minithoracotomy in 22 patients. We compared and analyzed the findings of these groups. An emergency operation was performed in 75% of the patients in the median sternotomy group and in 27.3% of those in the minithoracotomy group (<i>p</i>=0.03). The operation time was 2.1h in the median sternotomy group and 3.9h in the minithoracotomy group (<i>p</i><0.01). The early graft patency rate was 100% in the median sternotomy group and 90.4% in the minithoracotomy group (NS). The five-year actuarial survival rate was 100% in the median sternotomy group and 86.4% in the minithoracotomy group. The five-year cardiac event free rate was 100% in the median sternotomy group and 86.4% in the minithoracotomy group. In conclusion, the results for the median sternotomy group were comparatively better than for minithoracotomy group. Minithoracotomy and median sternotomy have differences in operation time, early graft patency and early outcome. The median sternotomy technique therefore remains an invaluable operative modality for the treatment of one-vessel disease.

Comparison of balloon angioplasty , stent insertion and medical therapy in the treatment of single LAD lesion / 대한내과학회지

With recent advances in transarterial interventional technique, there is a tendency to treat single LAD lesion with balloon angioplasty or stent insertion rather than with medical therapy alone. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes of such interventional therapy. METHODS: Subjects are comprised of patients who underwent coronary angiogram from 1993 to 1996 and diagnosed as having single LAD lesion without decrease of left ventricular fuction. The incidence of major ischemic complications, revascularization and reduction of angina pectoris after different therapeutic strategies in these patients are evaluated. RESULT: 1) There was total of 190 patients. Patients receiving medical therapy, balloon angioplasty and stent insertion were 70, 75, and 45 respectively. There was no significant difference in mean age, sex ratio, and risk factors of coronary artery occlusive disease between each groups. 2) The medical therapy group(30%) had a significantly lower incidence of proximal stenosis lesion compared to the balloon angioplasty group (45%) and stent insertion group(52%) according to the location of the lesion(p0.05). CONCLUSION: For patients with single LAD stenotic lesion interventional therapies such as balloon angioplasty and stent insertion might be more effective without statistical signigicance in reducing chest pain compared to medical therapy. There was no significant difference in the incidence of ischemic complication and rate of revascularization among different study groups. Further studies will be needed to clarify the beneficial effects of interventional coronary artery therapy such as improvement of chest pain, increased exercise capacity, and improved quality of life along with other parameters.

Comparison of balloon angioplasty , stent insertion and medical therapy in the treatment of single LAD lesion / 대한내과학회지

With recent advances in transarterial interventional technique, there is a tendency to treat single LAD lesion with balloon angioplasty or stent insertion rather than with medical therapy alone. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes of such interventional therapy. METHODS: Subjects are comprised of patients who underwent coronary angiogram from 1993 to 1996 and diagnosed as having single LAD lesion without decrease of left ventricular fuction. The incidence of major ischemic complications, revascularization and reduction of angina pectoris after different therapeutic strategies in these patients are evaluated. RESULT: 1) There was total of 190 patients. Patients receiving medical therapy, balloon angioplasty and stent insertion were 70, 75, and 45 respectively. There was no significant difference in mean age, sex ratio, and risk factors of coronary artery occlusive disease between each groups. 2) The medical therapy group(30%) had a significantly lower incidence of proximal stenosis lesion compared to the balloon angioplasty group (45%) and stent insertion group(52%) according to the location of the lesion(p0.05). CONCLUSION: For patients with single LAD stenotic lesion interventional therapies such as balloon angioplasty and stent insertion might be more effective without statistical signigicance in reducing chest pain compared to medical therapy. There was no significant difference in the incidence of ischemic complication and rate of revascularization among different study groups. Further studies will be needed to clarify the beneficial effects of interventional coronary artery therapy such as improvement of chest pain, increased exercise capacity, and improved quality of life along with other parameters.

Repair and Kennedy LAD Augmentation to Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury / 대한정형외과학회잡지

The significance of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in the stability of the knee and the necessity for surgical repair of its tears are still controversial. The purpose of this study is to present the short term results of surgical repair and Kennedy LAD augmentation for 15 cases with PCL injury. In 14 patients (15 knees), the torn PCL was repaired with pullout suture technique and Kennedy LAD augmentation was done from june 1993 to june 1994. The follow-up period ranged from 12 months to 25 months (average, 18months). The main causes of injuries were traffic accidents in 12. Thirteen of the patients were men and one was a woman, ranging in age from 17 to 52 years(average, 35 years). 10 knees were acute injury and repaired at average 9 days after injury. There were 11 cases that had combined injuries(4 ACL injuries, 4 meniscus injuries, 3 MCL injuries etc). In eight knees, the tear was in mid substance area and in five it was near femoral attach site and in two it was near tibial attach site. Postoperative results were evaluated by roentgenographic evaluation of posterior sagging and Lysholm knee score. 11 knee were stable but 4 knees were unstable posteriorly during postoperative follow-up period. 3 chronic injuried knees were included in 4 posteriorly unstable knees. There are 7 combined knee injuries in 11 stable knees and no combined injuries in unstable knees and average Lysholm knee score was 89.7 in stable knees and 90 in unstable knees and there was no significant difference between two groups. On the based of this study, surgical repair with pollout suture technique and augmentation with Kennedy LAD in acute PCL injury is a one of the good method for preventing posterior sagging but more longer follow-up period and more cases must be needed to accept this method.

Reciprocal ST-segment depression in acute inferior myocardial infarction : Possible indicator of concomitant left anterior descending coronary artery stenosis

BACKGROUND: Reciprocal ST-segment depression in precordial leads is a common finding in acute inferior myocardial infarction. The responsible mechanism and the significance of this finding, however, are still controversial. METHODS: Clinical characteristics, serial eletrocardiograms, angiographic findings of coronary artery and left ventricle were reviewed in 33 patients with acute inferior myocardial infarction. Reciprocal ST-segment depression was defined as ST-segment depression > or =1.0mm in two or more adjacent chest leads, I and aVL in patients with acute inferior myocardial infarction showing ST-segment elevation in II, III, aVF. Coronary angiography and left ventriculography were performed 15,2+/-16.9 hours after arrival. RESULTS: Eleven patients did not have reciprocal ST-segment depression(group A) and 22 patients had reciprocal ST-segment depression(group B). There was no significant difference in the demographic data of the patients except age and peak CK-MB, which were significantly higher in group B than group A. Left anterior descending coronary artery(LAD) stenosis was significantly more frequent in group B than group A(54.5% vs 18.2%, p<0.05). However the distribution of left ventricular regional wall motion abnormality and global ejection fraction showed no difference between two groups. In addition, there was no difference in in-hospital complications. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that reciprocal ST-segment depression in acute inferior myocardial infarction can be explained by anterior ischemia due to concomitant LAD stenosis in some cases, but its clinical significance is limited at least in terms of in-hospital complications.