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Dis Markers ; 2020: 8821961, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33354249

RESUMO

The aim of study was to compare patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy divided according to septal configuration assessed in a 4-chamber apical window. The study group consisted of 56 consecutive patients. Reversed septal curvature (RSC) and non-RSC were diagnosed in 17 (30.4%) and 39 (69.6%) patients, respectively. Both RSC and non-RSC groups were compared in terms of the level of high-sensitivity troponin I (hs-TnI), NT-proBNP (absolute value), NT-proBNP/ULN (value normalized for sex and age), and echocardiographic parameters, including left ventricular outflow tract gradient (LVOTG). A higher level of hs-TnI was observed in RSC patients as compared to the non-RSC group (102 (29.2-214.7) vs. 8.7 (5.3-18) (ng/l), p = 0.001). A trend toward increased NT-proBNP value was reported in RSC patients (1279 (367.3-1186) vs. 551.7 (273-969) (pg/ml), p = 0.056). However, no difference in the NT-proBNP/ULN level between both groups was observed. Provocable LVOTG was higher in RSC as compared to non-RSC patients (51 (9.5-105) vs. 13.6 (7.5-31) (mmHg), p = 0.04). Furthermore, more patients with RSC had prognostically unfavourable increased septal thickness to left LV diameter at the end diastole ratio. Patients with RSC were associated with an increased level of hs-TnI, and the only trend observed in this group was for the higher NT-proBNP levels. RSC seems to be an alerting factor for the risk of ischemic events. Not resting but only provocable LVOTG was higher in RSC as compared to non-RSC patients.


Assuntos
Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica/sangue , Defeitos dos Septos Cardíacos/complicações , Troponina I/sangue , Adulto , Ecocardiografia/métodos , Feminino , Humanos , Hipertrofia Ventricular Esquerda/sangue , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Peptídeo Natriurético Encefálico/sangue
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Cardiol J ; 27(6): 749-755, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30234894

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: There is a paucity of data regarding response of cerebral blood flow to the postural unloading maneuver and its impact on the risk of syncope in patients with aortic stenosis (AS). The aim of the present study was to assess effects of orthostatic stress test on changes in carotid and vertebral artery blood flow and its association with syncope in patients with severe AS. METHODS: 108 patients were enrolled (72 with and 36 patients without syncope) with severe isolated severe AS. Peak systolic blood-flow velocity (PSV) and end-diastolic velocity in the carotid arteries and vertebral arteries were measured by duplex ultrasound in the supine position and at 1-2 min after the assumption of the standing position. RESULTS: The orthostatic stress test induced a significant decrease in carotid and vertebral arterial flow velocities in all examined arteries (p < 0.001). The median (interquartile range) of mean change in PSV for carotid arteries was higher for patients with syncope (syncope [-] vs. syncope [+]: -0.6 cm/s [-1.8, 1.0] vs. -7.3 cm/s [-9.5, -2.0]; p < 0.001) and similarly for vertebral arteries (-0.5 cm/s [-2.0, 0.5] vs. -4.8 cm/s [-6.5, -1.3]; p < 0.001, respectively). Age, aortic valve area, and mean change in PSV for carotid arteries were independently associated with syncope. CONCLUSIONS: In patients with AS, a decrease in carotid and vertebral arterial flow velocities in the standing position was observed and was associated with syncope. The present findings may support the value of an orthostatic test in identifying patients with severe AS and a high risk of syncope.


Assuntos
Estenose da Valva Aórtica , Posição Ortostática , Estenose da Valva Aórtica/diagnóstico , Estenose da Valva Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagem , Velocidade do Fluxo Sanguíneo , Artéria Carótida Interna/diagnóstico por imagem , Humanos , Síncope/diagnóstico , Síncope/etiologia , Ultrassonografia Doppler Dupla
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Dis Markers ; 2019: 6487152, 2019.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31320942

RESUMO

The aim of this study was to compare NT-proBNP using the absolute values and NT-proBNP/ULN values that were standardized by age and gender between three subgroups: those without ischemia (negative hs-troponin I and no anginal pain (hsTnI-/AP-)), those with painless ischemia (hsTnI+/AP-), and those with painful ischemia (hsTnI+/AP+). Additionally, echocardiographic parameters were compared in these three subgroups. The absolute value of NT-proBNP was significantly higher in the painful ischemia subgroup (hsTnI-/AP- vs. hsTnI+/AP- vs. hsTnI+/AP+: 502 (174-833) vs. 969 (363-1346) vs. 2053 (323-3283) pg/ml; p = 0.018 for the whole-model analysis). The standardized value of NT-proBNP/ULN was gradually increased (hsTnI-/AP- vs. hsTnI+/AP- vs. hsTnI+/AP+: 3.61 + 0.63 vs. 6.90 + 1.31 vs. 9.35 + 1.87; p = 0.001 for the whole-model analysis). In the comparison between subgroups (hsTnI-/AP- vs. hsTnI+/AP- vs. hsTnI+/AP+), two echocardiographic parameters increased significantly. The left ventricular maximum wall thickness (LVMWT) at diastole was 1.99 ± 0.08 cm vs. 2.28 ± 0.13 cm vs. 2.49 ± 0.15 cm (p = 0.004 for the whole-model analysis). The maximal gradient of the provoked left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) gradient increased significantly in only the painful-ischemia subgroup (11 (7-30) mmHg vs. 12 (9.35-31.5) mmHg vs. 100 (43-120) mmHg). In conclusion, both painless ischemia and painful ischemia are associated with a gradual, significant increase in NT-proBNP/ULN in comparison to the double-negative hsTnI/AP subgroup. In contrast, NT-proBNP is significantly higher in only the subgroup with painful ischemia.


Assuntos
Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica/sangue , Isquemia Miocárdica/sangue , Peptídeo Natriurético Encefálico/sangue , Fragmentos de Peptídeos/sangue , Troponina I/sangue , Disfunção Ventricular/sangue , Adulto , Biomarcadores/sangue , Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica/diagnóstico , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Isquemia Miocárdica/diagnóstico , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Disfunção Ventricular/diagnóstico
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Cardiovasc Ultrasound ; 15(1): 24, 2017 Sep 13.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28903763

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Sudden cardiac death (SCD) risk stratification is the most important preventive action in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The identification of the ischemia biomarker high sensitive troponin I (hs-TnI) role for this arrhythmic disease may provide additional information for SCD risk stratification. The aim of the study was to compare echocardiographic parameters (prognostic for risk stratification of SCD in HCM) among two subgroups of HCM patients: with elevated hs-TnI versus non-elevated hs-TnI level. METHODS: In 51 HCM patients (mean age 39 ± 8 years, 31 males and 20 females) an echocardiographic examination, including the stimulating maneuvers to provoke maximized LVOT gradient, was performed. The hs-TnI was measured 24 h later. RESULTS: By comparing two subgroups of patients, 26 members with hs-TnI positive versus 25 with hs-TnI negative, the study showed that the values of all three parameters were greater: provocable left ventricular outflow tract gradient (LVOTG) - 49.1 ± 45.9 vs 25.5 ± 24.8 mmHg, p = 0.019; left atrial diameter - 50.1 ± 9.6 vs 43.9 ± 9.8 mmHg, p = 0.041; maximal LV thickness - 22.1 ± 5.3 vs 19.9 ± 34 mm, p = 0.029. CONCLUSION: The increased value of all three echocardiographic parameters used as risk factors for SCD (ESC Guidelines) is related to the elevated level of hs-TnI in HCM. Due to the high LVOTG - great hs-TnI relationship, exercise stress, both diagnostic and even rehabilitation/training, should be monitored by biomarker control.


Assuntos
Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica/sangue , Morte Súbita/epidemiologia , Ecocardiografia/métodos , Medição de Risco/métodos , Troponina/sangue , Adulto , Biomarcadores/sangue , Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica/complicações , Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica/diagnóstico , Causas de Morte/tendências , Morte Súbita/etiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Incidência , Masculino , Polônia/epidemiologia , Fatores de Risco , Taxa de Sobrevida/tendências
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J Clin Ultrasound ; 45(9): 616-620, 2017 Nov 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28271534

RESUMO

In Doppler echocardiography, testing left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) gradient in the supine position (as is done in everyday practice) does not reflect the pathophysiology of this dynamic abnormality during the daily activities that trigger the symptoms (eg, syncope). LVOT obstruction is a dynamic phenomenon, strongly dependent on the left ventricular cavity size, geometric configuration of hypertrophy, load variability, contractility, and mitral apparatus abnormalities. LVOT gradient may develop not only in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy but also in various heart diseases. Recent investigations show that LVOT gradient should be measured also in the standing position. Here, we report the case of patient after renal transplantation, who developed LVOT gradient during orthostatic test. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 45:616-620, 2017.


Assuntos
Ecocardiografia/métodos , Transplante de Rim , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/diagnóstico por imagem , Postura , Síncope/etiologia , Obstrução do Fluxo Ventricular Externo/diagnóstico por imagem , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Obstrução do Fluxo Ventricular Externo/complicações
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Dis Markers ; 2017: 9417908, 2017.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29358842

RESUMO

The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between biomarkers (high-sensitive troponin I [hs-TnI], N-Terminal probrain natriuretic peptide [NT-proBNP]) and calculated 5-year percentage risk score of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Methods. In 46 HCM patients (mean age 39 ± 7 years, 24 males and 22 females), echocardiographic examination, including the stimulating maneuvers to provoke maximized LVOT gradient, had been performed and next ECG Holter was immediately started. After 24 hours, the ECG Holter was finished and the hs-TnI and NT-proBNP have been measured. Patients were divided according to 1/value of both biomarkers (hs-TnI-positive and hs-TnI-negative subgroups) and 2/(NT-proBNP lower and higher subgroup divided by median). Results. In comparison between 19 patients (hs-TnI positive) versus 27 patients (hs-TnI negative), the calculated 5-year percentage risk of SCD in HCM was significantly greater (6.38 ± 4.17% versus 3.81 ± 3.23%, P < 0.05). In comparison between higher NT-proBNP versus lower NT-proBNP subgroups, the calculated 5-year percentage risk of SCD in HCM was not significantly greater (5.18 ± 3.63% versus 4.14 ± 4.18%, P > 0.05). Conclusions. Patients with HCM and positive hs-TnI test have a higher risk of SCD estimated according to SCD calculator recommended by the ESC Guidelines 2014 than patients with negative hs-TnI test.


Assuntos
Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica/sangue , Morte Súbita Cardíaca/epidemiologia , Peptídeo Natriurético Encefálico/sangue , Troponina I/sangue , Adulto , Biomarcadores/sangue , Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica/complicações , Morte Súbita Cardíaca/etiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Guias de Prática Clínica como Assunto
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Biomed Res Int ; 2016: 1575130, 2016.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27247935

RESUMO

Dynamic (latent or/and labile) obstruction of left ventricular outflow (LVOT) was recognized from the earliest clinical descriptions of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and has proved to be a complex phenomenon, as well as arguably the most audible ("visible") pathophysiological hallmark of this heterogeneous disease. The aim of the current review is focused on two novel issues in a subgroup of obstructive HCM. Firstly, the important methodological problem in HCM is the examination of a subgroup of patients with nonobstructive hypertrophy in resting conditions and hard, but possible provoking obstruction. Recently, investigators have proposed physiological stress test (with double combined stimuli) to disclose such type of patients. The upright exercise is described in the ESC guideline on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy from 2014 and may appear as a candidate for gold standard provocation test. The second novel area of interest is associated with elevated level of signaling biomarkers: hypercoagulation, hemolysis, acquired von Willebrand 2A disease, and enhanced oxidative stress. The accelerated and turbulent flow within narrow LVOT may be responsible for these biochemical disturbances. The most recent advances in the treatment of obstructive HCM are related to nonpharmacological methods of LVOT gradient reduction. This report extensively discusses novel methods.


Assuntos
Biomarcadores/sangue , Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica/sangue , Ventrículos do Coração/fisiopatologia , Coagulação Sanguínea , Cardiologia/tendências , Teste de Esforço , Feminino , Hemólise , Humanos , Masculino , Modelos Cardiovasculares , Estresse Oxidativo , Fatores de Risco , Troponina/sangue , Doenças de von Willebrand/sangue
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Int J Cardiol ; 191: 323, 2015 Jul 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25705017

RESUMO

The Publisher regrets that this article is an accidental duplication of an article that has already been published, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.09.137. The duplicate article has therefore been withdrawn. The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy.

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Int J Cardiol ; 177(3): 736-7, 2014 Dec 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25449499

RESUMO

It has been proposed to use exercise stress echocardiography in the upright position with left ventricular outflow tract gradient monitoring both during and after exercise as a marker of genotype-positive/phenotype negative hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Doppler measurement of gradient has been a very helpful and diagnostic examination in several subgroups of subjects (especially in young persons, athletes). Recently, many noninvasive (bio)markers have been found to be very helpful in screening patients suspected of HCM before full expression of phenotype.


Assuntos
Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica/diagnóstico , Teste de Esforço/estatística & dados numéricos , Genótipo , Fenótipo , Obstrução do Fluxo Ventricular Externo/diagnóstico , Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica/fisiopatologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Obstrução do Fluxo Ventricular Externo/fisiopatologia
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Pol Arch Med Wewn ; 124(12): 723-30, 2014.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25563623

RESUMO

Aortic stenosis (AS) represents the most common type of acquired valvular heart disease. Its incidence increases with age; therefore, from 3% to 9% of adults over 75 years of age develop AS. The pathophysiological mechanisms and role of biomarkers in the prediction of AS have been extensively studied. Progression of AS is characterized by a number of abnormalities in calcification regulation, inflammation/adipokine dysregulation, prothrombic state, and altered von Willebrand factor function. The current understanding of the mechanisms of AS involves a complex role of the multiple cell types, in particular myofibroblasts and macrophages. The introduction of transcatheter aortic valve implantation provides invaluable opportunities for periprocedural and long-term monitoring of the changes in the biomarker profile. Effective pharmacological treatment, especially in the early stage of AS, is largely unknown. The current review discusses not only the pathophysiology of AS but also attempts at pharmacological treatment.


Assuntos
Estenose da Valva Aórtica/diagnóstico , Estenose da Valva Aórtica/fisiopatologia , Biomarcadores/sangue , Doença da Artéria Coronariana/diagnóstico , Doença da Artéria Coronariana/fisiopatologia , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Estenose da Valva Aórtica/tratamento farmacológico , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Resultado do Tratamento
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Cardiovasc Ultrasound ; 11: 15, 2013 May 24.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23706028

RESUMO

UNLABELLED: The aim of the study was to assess the influence of the orthostatic stress test on changes in aortic pressure gradients in patients with aortic stenosis (AS). METHODS: The orthostatic stress test was performed in 56 AS patients. The maximum aortic gradient was compared between the supine and the upright position (using Doppler echocardiography from the apical window). The left hand of each patient was kept on top of their head for both readings. 21 patients were excluded from the study for three reasons: 1) atrial fibrillation (significant beat-to-beat variability of measured gradient), 2) suboptimal Doppler signal during the orthostatic test, and 3) aortic gradient significantly higher in suprasternal or right parasternal windows than in apical window (different direction of stenosed blood jets) in the supine examination. The last limitation (#3) is methodologically important because during the orthostatic examination, only the transapical measurement was used. We were able to analyze 35 AS patients (20 males, 15 females, mean age 74.8 ± 9.2 years). RESULTS: The wide range of severity of AS was examined (maximal aortic gradient in the supine position from 30 to 146 mmHg). With regard to statistical trends, the mean value of the maximum aortic gradient significantly decreased after orthostatic stress (from 87.5 ± 28.6 to 75.8 ± 23.7 mmHg), p > 0.01). In 7 patients (increasing responders) the peak aortic gradient slightly increased during the stress test. Five of the seven only increased by a few percent. The other two patients increased by nearly 10%. In contrast, the remaining 28 AS patients' gradient decreased by as much as 40% (decreasing responders). CONCLUSIONS: The orthostatic position test frequently generated a decrease of "theoretically fixed at rest" valvular gradient in AS. The combination of the stiffened stenotic valve apparatus and a reduced LV preload may be responsible for this decreasing response.


Assuntos
Estenose da Valva Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagem , Ecocardiografia sob Estresse/métodos , Pressão Ventricular , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Estenose da Valva Aórtica/fisiopatologia , Velocidade do Fluxo Sanguíneo/fisiologia , Estudos de Coortes , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Estudos Retrospectivos , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Decúbito Dorsal
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