scholarly journals Coronary revascularization in heart failure—old lessons relearnt: patient outcomes are paramount in the stenting era

2014 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 322-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Tatoulis
2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Stepien ◽  
P Furczynska ◽  
M Zalewska ◽  
K Nowak ◽  
A Wlodarczyk ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Recently heart failure (HF) has been found to be a new dementia risk factor, nevertheless their relations in patients following HF decompensation remain unknown. Purpose We sought to investigate whether a screening diagnosis for dementia (SDD) in this high-risk population may predict unfavorable long-term clinical outcomes. Methods 142 patients following HF decompensation requiring hospitalization were enrolled. Within a median time of 55 months all patients were screened for dementia with ALFI-MMSE scale whereas their compliance was assessed with the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale. Any incidents of myocardial infarction, coronary revascularization, stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), revascularization, HF hospitalization and bleedings during follow-up were collected. Results SDD was established in 37 patients (26%) based on the result of an ALFI-MMSE score of <17 points. By multivariate analysis the lower results of the ALFI-MMSE score were associated with a history of stroke/TIA (β=−0.29, P<0.001), peripheral arterial disease (PAD) (β=−0.20, P=0.011) and lower glomerular filtration rate (β=0.24, P=0.009). During the follow-up, patients with SDD were more often rehospitalized following HF decompensation (48.7% vs 28.6%, P=0.014) than patients without SDD, despite a similar level of compliance (P=0.25). Irrespective of stroke/TIA history, SDD independently increased the risk of rehospitalization due to HF decompensation (HR 2.22, 95% CI 1.23–4.01, P=0.007). Conclusions As shown for the first time in literature patients following decompensated HF, a history of stroke/TIA, PAD and impaired renal function independently influenced SDD. In this high-risk population, SDD was not associated with patients' compliance but irrespective of the stroke/TIA history it increased the risk of recurrent HF hospitalization. The survival free of rehospitalization Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: None


2007 ◽  
Vol 100 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M. Holper ◽  
Maria Mori Brooks ◽  
Lauren J. Kim ◽  
Katherine M. Detre ◽  
David P. Faxon

Circulation ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 130 (suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng-Han Lee ◽  
Yi-Heng Li ◽  
Ching-Lan Cheng ◽  
Jyh-Hong Chen ◽  
Yea-Huei Kao Yang

Background: Early coronary revascularization and medical therapy advancement improve the survival of patients (pts) with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However, survivors of AMI are at heightened risk of developing heart failure (HF) and there is a paucity of information regarding this issue in Asian countries. This study described the temporal trends in the incidence of HF after the first AMI and the predicting factors of HF development in Taiwan. Methods: We conducted a nationwide population-based cohort study by using 1999 to 2009 National Health Insurance Research Database. Pts aged≧18 years, with no history of HF, who hospitalized with a first AMI between January 2002 and December 2008 were identified and followed up for one year. The primary outcome was HF. We evaluated the incidence of HF during the index hospitalization, 30 days, 6 months, and one year after the discharge. The predicting factors of HF were identified by Cox proportional hazard model. Results: Overall, 42,011 first AMI pts (mean age 64.4 ± 13.8 years; male 75.0%) from 2002 to 2008 were identified. The HF incidence during the index hospitalization was 14.8%. After exclusion of HF during the hospitalization, the overall HF prevalence at 30 days, 6 months, and 1 year was 9.6%, 14.2%, and 16.8%, respectively. The HF prevalence at 1 year declined from 17.9% to 14.9% (p<0.05) from 2002 to 2008. The independent predicting factors of HF after the first AMI were elder age (≧65 years) (adjusted HR 1.81, 95% CI 1.51-2.18), diabetes mellitus (adjusted HR 1.30, 95% CI 1.21-1.41), chronic kidney disease (adjusted HR 1.41, 95% CI 1.20-1.65), use of loop diuretics within 30 days after the discharge (adjusted HR 2.21, 95% CI 2.00-2.43), and recurrent AMI (adjusted HR 2.43, 2.16-2.74). Conclusions: Survivors of AMI without prior HF remain at risk of developing HF in Taiwan and most episodes occur within 6 months after AMI. Five important clinical factors of HF were identified that may help us for risk stratification.


Circulation ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 138 (24) ◽  
pp. 2787-2797 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew P. Ambrosy ◽  
Craig S. Parzynski ◽  
Daniel J. Friedman ◽  
Marat Fudim ◽  
Adrian F. Hernandez ◽  
...  

2011 ◽  
Vol 147 ◽  
pp. S4-S5
Author(s):  
S.Y. Chair ◽  
K.P. Leung ◽  
S.W. Tang ◽  
W.H.J. Sit ◽  
W.H.C. Chan ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Joanna Sophia J Vinke ◽  
Marith I Francke ◽  
Michele F Eisenga ◽  
Dennis A Hesselink ◽  
Martin H de Borst

Abstract Iron deficiency (ID) is highly prevalent in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) and has been independently associated with an excess mortality risk in this population. Several causes lead to ID in KTRs, including inflammation, medication and an increased iron need after transplantation. Although many studies in other populations indicate a pivotal role for iron as a regulator of the immune system, little is known about the impact of ID on the immune system in KTRs. Moreover, clinical trials in patients with chronic kidney disease or heart failure have shown that correction of ID, with or without anaemia, improves exercise capacity and quality of life, and may improve survival. ID could therefore be a modifiable risk factor to improve graft and patient outcomes in KTRs; prospective studies are warranted to substantiate this hypothesis.


Author(s):  
Sérgio Costa Rayol ◽  
Michel Pompeu Barros Oliveira Sá ◽  
Luiz Rafael Pereira Cavalcanti ◽  
Felipe Augusto Santos Saragiotto ◽  
Roberto Gouvea Silva Diniz ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J M Garcia Acuna ◽  
A Cordero Fort ◽  
A Martinez ◽  
P Antunez ◽  
M Perez Dominguez ◽  
...  

Abstract The new European Society of Cardiology guideline for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction recommends that left and right bundle branch block should be considered equal for recommending urgent angiography in patients with suspected myocardial infarction. This consideration is not taken into account in the management of patients with coronary syndrome without ST elevation (NSTEMI). We evaluate the evolution of patients with acute coronary syndrome and long-term bundle branch block. Patients and methods We included 8771 patients admitted to two tertiary hospitals between 2003 and 2017 with an acute coronary syndrome, 5673 NSTEMI (64.3%) and 3098 STEMI (35.7%). All patients had an ECG recorded immediately upon admission. Patients were classified as having right bundle branch block (RBBB), left bundle branch block (LBBB). Long-term follow-up was performed (median 55 months) to assess mortality. Results A total of 8771 patients were included with a mean age of 66.1 years, 72.5% males, 4.1% (362) with LBBB and 5% (440) with RBBB. Patients with BBB were older, with more previous history of myocardial infarction and coronary revascularization and higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. Medical treatment was similar but they were less often submitted to angioplasty. During the acute phase, patients with RBBB and LBBB presented a higher rate of heart failure than those without branch block (4.8% vs 9.1% vs 3.5%, p=0.0001); higher mortality (8.4% vs 10.5% vs 3.0%, p=0.0001); higher stroke rate (2.5% vs 1.4% vs 0.8%, p=0.001); higher rate of renal failure (8.2% vs 9.7% vs 3.9%, p=0.0001) and higher rate of reinfarction (3.0% vs 4.1% vs 1.7%, p=0.001). Patients who had a RBBB or an LBBB had a worse prognosis throughout the follow-up. Heart failure was present in 17.7% of the group with RBBB, 29.6% of LBBB and 11% in the group without branch block (p=0.0001). Mortality during follow-up was 31% in RBBB, 40.6% in LBBB and 18.7% without branch block (p=0.0001). In multivariate analysis of Cox, both RBBB (HR 1.55, 95% CI 1.23–1.98, p=0.0001) and LBBB (HR 1.48, 95% CI 1.22–1.53, p=0.001) were an independent predictors of all-cause mortality (adjustment for GRACE score, gender, treatment with betablockers, angiotensin conversor enzym inhibitors, statin and coronary revascularization). Cox regression model multivariate Conclusions The presence of RBBB or LBBB in the ECG of patients with an ACS is associated with a worse prognosis both during the hospital phase and in the long term. In addition, both bundle branch blocks are independent predictors of long-term mortality in patients with ACS.


2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (S1) ◽  
pp. 72-72
Author(s):  
Susan Myles ◽  
Ruth Louise Poole ◽  
Karen Facey

IntroductionEvidence supporting the use of pacemakers is well established. However, evidence about the optimal use of pacemaker telemonitoring for disease management in heart failure is not. Health Technology Wales (HTW) held a national adoption event to encourage implementation and best practice in use of pacemaker telemonitoring in the National Health Service (NHS) Wales to improve patient outcomes in heart failure.MethodsMulti-stakeholder national adoption workshop using a mixture of expert presentations, case studies and interdisciplinary group and panel discussions to agree key actions to understand the value and promote optimal use of pacemakers for remote disease monitoring in patients with heart failure in Wales.ResultsThe workshop was attended by forty-five senior professionals with an interest in improving care of patients with heart failure. Actions to progress included: providing a centralized Welsh system to support technical issues that arise with telemonitoring; considering interoperability with other NHS Wales systems; encouraging value-based procurement with collection of a core outcome set; agreeing implementation issues with both professionals and patients; audit to understand experience, resource use and outcomes; and sharing manufacturer evidence on the accuracy of telemanagement algorithms. It was suggested that these actions be progressed via an All-Wales multi-stakeholder approach, led by the Welsh Cardiac Network.ConclusionsDeveloping a more agile, lifecycle approach to technology appraisal is currently advocated; recalibrating the focus from technology assessment to technology management across the complete technology lifecycle. HTW will endeavour through regular adoption events to facilitate such a paradigm shift that aims to understand value and optimise use of evidence-based technologies.


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