LONG TERM OUTCOMES OF THE RESYNCHRONIZATION-DEFIBRILLATION IN AMBULATORY HEART FAILURE TRIAL (RAFT) IN ATLANTIC CANADA

Abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) are known to be associated with impaired clinical outcomes in heart failure (HF) patients. However, this implication varies with each single LFT panel. We aim to evaluate the long-term outcomes of acute HF (AHF) patients by assessing multiple LFT panels in combination. From a prospective multicenter registry in Japan, 1158 AHF patients who were successfully discharged were analyzed (mean age, 73.9 ± 13.5 years; men, 58%). LFTs (i.e., total bilirubin, aspartate aminotransferase or alanine aminotransferase, and alkaline phosphatase) at discharge were assessed; borderline and abnormal LFTs were defined as 1 and ≥2 parameter values above the normal range, respectively. The primary endpoint was composite of all-cause death or HF readmission. At the time of discharge, 28.7% and 8.6% of patients showed borderline and abnormal LFTs, respectively. There were 196 (16.9%) deaths and 298 (25.7%) HF readmissions during a median 12.4-month follow-up period. The abnormal LFTs group had a significantly higher risk of experiencing the composite outcome (adjusted hazard ratio: 1.51, 95% confidence interval: 1.08–2.12, p = 0.017), whereas the borderline LFTs group was not associated with higher risk of adverse events when referenced to the normal LFTs group. Among AHF patients, the combined elevation of ≥2 LFT panels at discharge was associated with long-term adverse outcomes.

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GW29-e1457 Long Term Outcomes of His Bundle Pacing in Heart Failure Patients with Left Bundle Branch Block

Journal of the American College of Cardiology ◽

10.1016/j.jacc.2018.08.650 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 72 (16) ◽

pp. C139

Author(s):

Weijian Huang ◽

Lan Su ◽

Shengjie Wu ◽

Lei Xu ◽

Fangyi Xiao ◽

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Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Left Bundle Branch Block ◽

Long Term Outcomes ◽

Bundle Branch Block ◽

Heart Failure Patients ◽

His Bundle ◽

His Bundle Pacing

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In-hospital and long-term outcomes of congestive heart failure: Predictive value of B-type and amino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptides and their ratio

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine ◽

10.3892/etm.2017.4686 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 1715-1721 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Yuxiang Dai ◽

Jun Yang ◽

Atsutoshi Takagi ◽

Hakuoh Konishi ◽

Tetsuro Miyazaki ◽

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Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Congestive Heart Failure ◽

Natriuretic Peptides ◽

Predictive Value ◽

Long Term Outcomes ◽

Amino Terminal

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Evaluation of different late left ventricular remodeling definitions for predicting long-term outcomes in acute myocardial infarction patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

European Heart Journal ◽

10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.1486 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

S Zhang ◽

X Xie ◽

C He ◽

X Lin ◽

M Luo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Ventricular Remodeling ◽

Cox Regression ◽

Left Ventricular Remodeling ◽

Left Ventricular ◽

Long Term Outcomes ◽

Cox Regression Analysis ◽

Long Term Mortality

Abstract Background Late left ventricular remodeling (LLVR) after the index acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a common complication, and is associated with poor outcome. However, the optimal definition of LLVR has been debated because of its different incidence and influence on prognosis. At present, there are limited data regarding the influence of different LLVR definitions on long-term outcomes in AMI patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Purpose To explore the impact of different definitions of LLVR on long-term mortality, re-hospitalization or an urgent visit for heart failure, and identify which definition was more suitable for predicting long-term outcomes in AMI patients undergoing PCI. Methods We prospectively observed 460 consenting first-time AMI patients undergoing PCI from January 2012 to December 2018. LLVR was defined as a ≥20% increase in left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV), or a >15% increase in left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVESV) from the initial presentation to the 3–12 months follow-up, or left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <50% at follow up. These parameters of the cardiac structure and function were measuring through the thoracic echocardiography. The association of LLVR with long-term prognosis was investigated by Cox regression analysis. Results The incidence rate of LLVR was 38.1% (n=171). The occurrence of LLVR according to LVESV, LVEDV and LVEF definition were 26.6% (n=117), 31.9% (n=142) and 11.5% (n=51), respectively. During a median follow-up of 2 years, after adjusting other potential risk factors, multivariable Cox regression analysis revealed LLVR of LVESV definition [hazard ratio (HR): 2.50, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.19–5.22, P=0.015], LLVR of LVEF definition (HR: 16.46, 95% CI: 6.96–38.92, P<0.001) and LLVR of Mix definition (HR: 5.86, 95% CI: 2.45–14.04, P<0.001) were risk factors for long-term mortality, re-hospitalization or an urgent visit for heart failure. But only LLVR of LVEF definition was a risk predictor for long-term mortality (HR: 6.84, 95% CI: 1.98–23.65, P=0.002). Conclusions LLVR defined by LVESV or LVEF may be more suitable for predicting long-term mortality, re-hospitalization or an urgent visit for heart failure in AMI patients undergoing PCI. However, only LLVR defined by LVEF could be used for predicting long-term mortality. FUNDunding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: None. Association Between LLVR and outcomes Kaplan-Meier Estimates of the Mortality

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Long-term Outcomes of Index Cryo-balloon ablation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Systolic Heart Failure

10.22541/au.160218205.53720524/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sandeep Prabhu ◽

Nikhil Ahluwalia ◽

Sara Tyebally ◽

Adam Dennis ◽

Samuel Malomo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Atrial Fibrillation ◽

Systolic Heart Failure ◽

Long Term Outcomes ◽

Balloon Ablation

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Abstract 12368: Impact of Weight Trends on Long-term Outcomes After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in Obese Patients

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.132.suppl_3.12368 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 132 (suppl_3) ◽

Author(s):

T J Bunch ◽

Heidi T May ◽

Tami L Bair ◽

Victoria Jacobs ◽

Brian G Crandall ◽

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Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Atrial Fibrillation ◽

Weight Loss ◽

Catheter Ablation ◽

Obese Patients ◽

Long Term Outcomes ◽

Sustained Weight Loss ◽

Index Weight ◽

Af Recurrence

Introduction: Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is an established therapeutic rhythm approach in symptomatic patients. Obesity is a dominant driver of AF recurrence after ablation. Weight reduction strategies lower general AF burden and as such may be critical to long-term success rates after ablation. Hypothesis: Long-term outcomes after AF ablation will be better in obese patients with sustained weight loss. Methods: All patients that underwent an index ablation with a BMI recorded and >30 kg/m 2 and at least 3 years of follow-up were included (n=407). The group was separated and compared by weight trends over the 3 years (1. Lost >3% of index weight, n=141; 2. Maintained index weight ±3%, n=147; 3. Gained >3% of index weight at 3 years, n=119). Long-term outcomes included AF recurrence and a composite defined as major adverse clinical events, MACE (stroke/TIA, heart failure (HF) hospitalization, and death). Results: The average age was 63.6±10.4 years, 59.3% were male and 51.7% had paroxysmal AF. AF comorbidities include: hypertension (79.5%), heart failure (36.0%), sleep apnea (35.2%), diabetes (28.9%), and stroke/TIA (5.9%). Those that maintained their weight (HR: 1.45, p=0.05) and those that gained weight (HR 1.54, p=0.07) were more likely to have AF recurrence compared to those that lost weight. Similarly, MACE increased from 18.4% in those that lost weight at 3 years compared to 18.6% (HR 1.32, p=0.29) in those that maintained their weight and 26.5% in those that gained weight (HR 2.01, p=0.02). A small group of patients (n=5), lost >3% then gained it back and ultimately increased their weight by 3%. This group had the highest rates of AF recurrence (100%). Conclusion: Maintained weight loss is a critical component in reducing AF recurrence rates after index catheter ablation in obese patients. Sustained weight loss also results in a reduction in AF-related comorbidities and mortality.

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