P5368The prevalence and management of familial hypercholesterolemia in patients with acute coronary syndrome in Poland: results of the TERCET registry

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Dyrbus ◽  
M Gasior ◽  
P Desperak ◽  
J Nowak ◽  
T Osadnik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Propensity Score ◽  
Propensity Score Matching ◽  
Familial Hypercholesterolemia ◽  
Lipid Lowering ◽  
Propensity Score Matching Analysis ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
All Cause Mortality

Abstract Background Prevalence of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is high among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). However, data on FH among patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are still scarce. Purpose Therefore, we aimed to assess the prevalence, lipid-lowering therapy and short- and long-term outcomes in patients with FH among patients with ACS. Methods We finally included 19,582 consecutive patients from the Hyperlipidaemia Therapy in the tERtiary Cardiological cEnTer (TERCET) Registry for years 2006–2018. Among them, there were 7,319 patients admitted with ACS: 3,085 due to ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (STEMI), 2,256 due to NSTEMI, and 1,978 due to unstable angina (UA). Stable CAD [sCAD] group n=12,462 that was treated as a reference one. Based on the personal and familial history of premature cardiovascular disease and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) concentration, the Dutch Lipid Clinic Network (DLCN) algorithm was used for FH diagnosis. Results At the time of hospitalization, the overall occurrence of probable/definite FH and possible FH were 1.2% and 13.5% respectively. In patients with ACS, 1.6% had probable/definite FH and 17.0% possible FH. The highest occurrence of FH was observed in STEMI subgroup, where 20.6% of the patients had ≥3 points according to the DLCN criteria. There were significant differences in hypolipemic treatment between the FH subpopulations. In patients with definite/probable FH 92.3% and 91.5% were administered statins at discharge, respectively (including 52.9% prescribed intensive statin therapy). Patients with definite and probable FH had higher 30-day mortality than patients without FH (8.2% and 3.8% vs 2.0%, respectively; p=0.0052). However, no significant differences were observed between the FH groups in the 12-, 36- and 60-month follow-up (Figure). Propensity-score matching analysis showed that definite/probable FH patients had significantly higher all-cause mortality at the 36- and 60-month follow-up in comparison to non-FH subjects (11.4% vs 4.8% and 19.2% vs 7.2%, respectively; p≤0.021 for both). Outcomes depending on DCLN FH diagnosis. Conclusions The prevalence of FH according to the DLCN criteria in the Polish very high-risk population is even 14.7% and is significantly higher in patients with ACS than in patients with sCAD. Among patients included in the Registry, the occurrence of FH rises to 20.6% in the STEMI subgroup, and to 17.2% in the NSTEMI subgroup. Propensity-score matching analysis confirmed that FH itself is a cause of increased all-cause mortality in the long-term follow-up. Acknowledgement/Funding None

Association of Polycythemia with Outcomes of Acute Coronary Syndrome

Cardiology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Gil Marcus ◽  
Michael E. Farkouh ◽  
Sa’ar Minha ◽  
Shmuel Fuchs ◽  
Eran Kalmanovich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Propensity Score ◽  
Propensity Score Matching ◽  
Cardiac Events ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Adverse Cardiac Events ◽  
All Cause Mortality ◽  
Baseline Characteristics

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Polycythemia has not been extensively studied for its impact on acute coronary syndrome (ACS) outcomes. A previous study reported only 30-day outcomes to be worse in these patients. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Data from the ACS Israeli survey between 2000 and 2018 were utilized to compare between 3 groups of patients with ACS: anemic group (hemoglobin &#x3c;12 g/dL for women and &#x3c;12.5 g/dL for men), normal hemoglobin group, and polycythemic group (&#x3e;16 g/dL and &#x3e;16.5 g/dL, respectively). Measured outcomes included 30-day major adverse cardiac events (MACE comprising all-cause mortality, recurrent ACS, need for urgent revascularization, and stroke) and 1- and 5-year all-cause mortality. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Of 14,746 ACS patients, 10,752 (72.9%) had normal hemoglobin levels, 3,492 (23.7%) were anemic, and 502 (3.4%) were polycythemic. In comparison with normal and anemic patients, polycythemic patients were younger (55.9 ± 10.5 vs. 61.9 ± 12.4 and 71.1 ± 12.2 for anemic, respectively, <i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001 for both), more frequently men (93.8% vs. 81.3% and 63.1%, respectively, <i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001), and less likely diabetic or hypertensive. Upon adjustment to baseline characteristics, compared with normal hemoglobin, polycythemia was not independently associated with 30-day MACE or 1-year mortality, but it was independently associated with higher risk for 5-year mortality (HR 1.76, 95% CI: 1.19–2.59, <i>p</i> = 0.005). Similar results were observed after propensity score matching. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Although younger and with fewer comorbidities, polycythemic ACS patients are at increased risk for long-term all-cause mortality. Further study of this association is warranted to understand the causes and possibly to improve the outcomes of these patients.

scholarly journals Clinical impact of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists treatment after acute coronary syndrome in the real world: A propensity score matching analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 652-659 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa Agra-Bermejo ◽  
Alberto Cordero ◽  
Moisés Rodríguez-Mañero ◽  
Jose M García Acuña ◽  
Belén Álvarez Álvarez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Propensity Score ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Mineralocorticoid Receptor ◽  
Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists ◽  
Receptor Antagonists ◽  
Coronary Syndrome

Background: Recent studies suggest that the benefit of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in the acute coronary syndrome setting is controversial. The aim of this study was to examine the current long-term prognostic benefit of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Material and methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 8318 consecutive acute coronary syndrome patients. Baseline patient characteristics were examined and a follow-up period was established for registry of death, major cardiovascular adverse events and heart failure re-hospitalization. We performed a propensity-matching analysis to draw up two groups of patients paired according to whether or not they had been treated with mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists. The prognostic value of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists to predict events during follow-up was analysed using Cox regression. Results: Among the study participants, only 524 patients (6.3%) were discharged on mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists. Patients on mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists had a different clinical and pharmacological profile. These differences disappeared after the propensity score analysis. The median follow-up was 40.7 months. After the propensity score analysis, the cardiovascular mortality and heart failure readmission rates were similar between patients who were discharged on mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists and those whose not. The use of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists was only associated with a reduction in major cardiovascular adverse events (hazard ratio=0.83, 95% confidence interval 0.69–0.97, p=0.001). Conclusions: Our results do not corroborate the long-term benefit of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists to improve survival after acute coronary syndrome in a large cohort of patients with heart failure or reduced left ventricular ejection fraction and diabetes. Their prescription was associated with a significantly lower incidence of major cardiovascular adverse events during the long-term follow-up without effect on heart failure development.

scholarly journals High-Sensitivity Troponin T vs I in Acute Coronary Syndrome: Prediction of Significant Coronary Lesions and Long-term Prognosis

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 552-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brede Kvisvik ◽  
Lars Mørkrid ◽  
Helge Røsjø ◽  
Milada Cvancarova ◽  
Alexander D Rowe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Coronary Angiography ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Prognostic Accuracy ◽  
All Cause Mortality ◽  
Coronary Lesions ◽  
Long Term Prognosis

Abstract BACKGROUND High-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) T and I assays are established as crucial tools for the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), as they have been found superior to old troponin assays. However, eventual differences between the assays in prediction of significant coronary lesions and long-term prognosis in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) have not been fully unraveled. METHODS Serum concentrations of hs-cTnT (Roche), hs-cTnI (Abbott), and amino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP; Roche) in 390 non-ST-elevation (NSTE) ACS patients were evaluated in relation to significant coronary lesions on coronary angiography (defined as a stenosis &gt;50% of the luminal diameter, with need for revascularization) and prognostic accuracy for cardiovascular mortality, all-cause mortality, as well as the composite end point of cardiovascular mortality and hospitalizations for AMI or heart failure. RESULTS The mean (SD) follow-up was 2921 (168) days. Absolute hs-cTnI concentrations were significantly higher than the hs-cTnT concentrations. The relationship between analyzed biomarkers and significant coronary lesions on coronary angiography, as quantified by the area under the ROC curve (AUC), revealed no difference between hs-cTnT [AUC, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.77–0.86] and hs-cTnI (AUC, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.76–0.86; P = NS). NT-proBNP was superior to both hs-cTn assays regarding prognostic accuracy for both cardiovascular and all-cause mortality and for the composite end point during follow-up, also in multivariate analyses. CONCLUSIONS The hs-cTnT and hs-cTnI assays displayed a similar ability to predict significant coronary lesions in NSTE-ACS patients. NT-proBNP was superior to both hs-cTn assays as a marker of long-term prognosis in this patient group.

Association Between Metabolic Syndrome and All-Cause Mortality in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Yang ◽  
Haili Shen ◽  
Zhigeng Jin ◽  
Dongxing Ma ◽  
Qing Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Hospital Mortality ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Survival Outcome ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
All Cause Mortality

AbstractThe association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and survival outcome after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains controversial. This meta-analysis sought to examine the association of MetS with all-cause mortality among patients with ACS. Two authors independently searched PubMed and Embase databases (from their inception to June 27, 2020) for studies that examined the association of MetS with all-cause mortality among patients with ACS. Outcome measures were in-hospital mortality and all-cause mortality during the follow-up. A total of 10 studies involving 49 896 ACS patients were identified. Meta-analysis indicated that presence of MetS was associated with an increased risk of long-term all-cause mortality [risk ratio (RR) 1.25; 95% CI 1.15–1.36; n=9 studies] and in-hospital mortality (RR 2.35; 95% CI 1.40–3.95; n=2 studies), respectively. Sensitivity and subgroup analysis demonstrated the credibility of the value of MetS in predicting long-term all-cause mortality. MetS is associated with an increased risk of long-term all-cause mortality among patients with ACS. However, additional studies are required to investigate the association of MetS with in-hospital mortality.

Guideline adherence is associated with long-term all-cause mortality in patients after an acute coronary syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
I.T Farmakis ◽  
S Zafeiropoulos ◽  
A Pagiantza ◽  
A Boulmpou ◽  
A Arvanitaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Antithrombotic Therapy ◽  
Enzyme Inhibitor ◽  
Angiotensin Ii Receptor Blocker ◽  
Electronic Prescription ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
All Cause Mortality ◽  
One Year

Abstract Background/Introduction Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) remains the mainstay in the long-term management of patients after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Data on the association of adherence to GDMT with clinical outcomes are scarce. Purpose To assess the adherence to GDMT and its relation to all-cause mortality in a population of patients after an ACS. Methods In this post-hoc analysis of the prospective, randomised IDEAL-LDL trial (NCT02927808) we analyzed data of 360 ACS patients discharged from a cardiology clinic. Median follow-up period was 35.9 (IQR 25.7–41.6) months. GDMT was assessed at discharge and at the 1-year follow-up, at which time data was collected by telephone interviews or ambulant visits. GDMT was defined as compliance with secondary prevention therapies (statin, antiplatelet, b-blocker, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-i) or angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)), as per their respective indication in the 2017 STEMI and 2015 NSTE-ACS ESC Guidelines. Extended follow-up data for mortality was collected from the national health insurance electronic prescription system. Results Median age of the entire cohort was 60 (IQR-53–71) years, 18.6% were female and 55.6% suffered a STEMI. At discharge, 342 patients (95%) received statins, 331 (91.9%) proper antithrombotic therapy (86.4% on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), 2.5% on antiplatelet plus anticoagulant and 3% on triple therapy), 309 (85.8%) β-blockers and 217 (60.3%) ACE-i or ARB. GDMT at discharge was prescribed to 272 (75.6%) patients. The 1-year mortality rate was 4.7% (IQR, 2.5–6.9) and there was no mortality benefit for GDMT (HR=0.77 95% CI 0.27 - 2.2) (Figure 1a). At the one-year follow up, 323 (94.2%) of 343 alive patients received statin treatment (72.4% of which a high-intensity statin), 330 (96.2%) any antithrombotic therapy (59.8% on DAPT, 5.2% on any anticoagulant), 263 (76.7%) a β-blocker and 194 (56.6%) an ACE-I or ARB. GDMT at one-year follow up was prescribed to 248 (72.3%) patients. Beyond one year, all-cause mortality was significantly reduced in patients receiving GDMT adjusted for age, STEMI, revascularization with percutaneous coronary angioplasty, history of diabetes mellitus and arterial hypertension. (1.6% vs 9.5%, aHR 0.3 95% CI 0.08 - 0.92) (Figure 1b). Conclusions Adherence to GDMT remains stable one year after an ACS. GDMT was associated with a significant decrease in long-term mortality, but not associated with one-year mortality. Figure 1. GDMT at baseline, at 1 year and mortality Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: None

scholarly journals Prognostic relevance of GRACE risk score in Takotsubo syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 721-728 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Scudiero ◽  
Luca Arcari ◽  
Luca Cacciotti ◽  
Elena De Vito ◽  
Rossella Marcucci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Risk Score ◽  
Takotsubo Syndrome ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Grace Risk Score ◽  
All Cause Mortality ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Grace Score

Background: Takotsubo syndrome is an increasingly recognised cardiac condition that clinically mimics an acute coronary syndrome, but data regarding its prognosis remain controversial. It is currently unknown whether acute coronary syndrome risk scores could effectively be applied to Takotsubo syndrome patients. This study aims to assess whether the Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) score can predict clinical outcome in Takotsubo syndrome and to compare the prognosis with matched acute coronary syndrome patients. Methods: A total of 561 Takotsubo syndrome patients was included in this prospective registry. According to the GRACE score, the population was divided into quartiles. The primary endpoint was all-cause mortality and the secondary endpoints were cardiocerebrovascular events (a composite of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular death, recurrence of Takotsubo syndrome and stroke). Results: The median GRACE risk score was 139±27. Takotsubo syndrome patients with a higher GRACE risk score mostly have a higher rate of physical triggers and lower left ventricular ejection fraction on admission. During long-term follow-up, all-cause mortality rates were 5%, 11%, 12% and 22%, respectively, in the first, second, third and fourth quartile ( P<0.001). After multivariate analysis, the GRACE risk score was found to be a strong predictor of all-cause mortality (odds ratio (OR) 1.68, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.28–2.20; P=0.001) and cardiocerebrovascular events (OR 1.63, 95% CI 1.26–2.11; P=0.001). Moreover, all-cause mortality in Takotsubo syndrome patients was comparable with the matched acute coronary syndrome cohort. Conclusion: In Takotsubo syndrome, the GRACE risk score allows us to predict all-cause mortality and cardiocerebrovascular events at long-term follow-up.

scholarly journals Digoxin treatment and long-term mortality depending on left ventricular ejection fraction and atrial fibrillation: a propensity score matched analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M.R Grubler ◽  
N.D Verheyen ◽  
A Meinitzer ◽  
L Fiedler ◽  
M Tscharre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Coronary Angiography ◽  
Propensity Score ◽  
Ejection Fraction ◽  
Propensity Score Matching ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
All Cause Mortality

Abstract Background/Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disturbance, associated with an increased risk of stroke, hospital admissions and mortality, especially in patients with reduced ejection fraction. Among the oldest medications used for heart-rate control is digitalis, but largely due to observational studies showing an increased risk of death it has fallen out of favour. Recently newer clinical trials reported that the treatment with digitalis in permanent AF might be superior to beta blocker therapy in regard to functional status and symptom burden. Given this diverging results we attempt to analysis a large cohort of patients facilitating a propensity score matching algorithm. Purpose To assess the associations of digitalis treatment with mortality in patients with increased cardiovascular risk. Methods Patients were derived from a large cohort study including participants from a tertiary care centre who were referred to coronary angiography. The propensity score matching is based on a predefined list of variables, with digitalis as treatment. Matching strategy is nearest neighbour matching and to prove consistency, radius matching (radius = 0.1). For survival analysis we used a Cox proportional hazard regression comparing patients with and without digitalis for all-cause mortality. The analysis is conducted using STATA 13 MP. All patients provided written informed consent and the study was approved by the ethics committee. Results A total of 2457 patients (median age: 63.5 [IQR = 56.3–70.6] years, 30.1% women) referred to coronary angiography, with a median follow up of 9.9 (IQR = 8.5–10.7) years were included. The matching process and the resulting propensity score fulfilled all statistical assumptions and resulted in a balanced cohort. The risk for all-cause mortality was higher among propensity score matched participants not treated with digitalis compared to patients on treatment (n=514) HR 3.03 (95% CI 2.5 to 3.7). Total mortality in patients with AF on digitalis after a median follow-up of 9.9 years was 27.6%. At baseline, only 42.4% of patients with AF were on oral anticoagulation. Conclusions In the present cohort treatment with digitalis was associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality after long-term follow-up. The patient population has a clinically significant 10-year mortality risk. The results may not apply to other cohorts but may help inform future clinical trials. FUNDunding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: None.

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