P2656Real-world Outcomes for STEMI in octogenarians and nonagenarians: A 5-year review from an Irish primary PCI centre

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R Kumar ◽  
C E Homer ◽  
A Buckley ◽  
J Kumar ◽  
C O'conner ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Progress made by modern healthcare has led to improved life expectancy across the globe. This progress, however, also means that individuals are living with more chronic illnesses and co-morbidities than in previous generations. Due to this aging population, we can expect increasing rates of STEMI in octogenarians and nonagenarians in the future. The challenge of older patients with STEMI is that they are particularly high-risk for complications. At present, very little is known about the outcomes of STEMI in the very old population because they were under-represented in previous studies. Many cardiologists around the world have been hesitant in performing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) in octogenarians and nonagenarians due to fear of complications and poor outcomes. Purpose To review the trend of octogenarians and nonagenarians presenting with STEMI and to assess the 30-day and 1-year mortality rates. Methods A single-centre retrospective observational study was conducted. All patients presenting with STEMI between January 2012 and December 2017 were reviewed. Individuals aged 80 years or older were included for the purpose of this analysis. Patient level data was collected by chart review and individuals were identified using the local STEMI database. Standard Bayesian statistics were employed for analysis. Results 1,268 patients presented with STEMI during this period. 172 (13.6%) were 80 years or older. Of this subgroup, 159/172 (92.4%) were true STEMI (figure 1). 124/159 (77.9%) patients were brought to the catheterization lab and 35/159 (22%) were managed medically on the ward.107/159 (67.29%) were treated with PPCI. Patients in the PPCI group had a 30-day mortality rate of 20.6% while those in the medically managed group had a mortality rate of 37.1%; with a trend towards statistical significance (p=0.07). The one-year mortality rate in patients treated with PPCI was 22.4% which was significantly lower than those who received medical management 48.6% (p=0.005). Conclusions This review demonstrates that there is a high mortality rate with STEMI in those aged 80 years or above, however, patients who are treated with PPCI tend to do better and have a significantly lower mortality rate at 1-year. The incidence of STEMI in the very old cohort is likely to continue to rise and this may prove challenging. PPCI remains the most feasible treatment approach towards STEMI and this should not be biased based on age, however, interventionists will need to take into account patient suitability on a case-by case basis. Octogenarians who undergo angiography and PPCI as required have 77.6% survival at 1 year (figure 1) with 92.4% likelihood of going home and don't require long term nursing home care. Acknowledgement/Funding University Hospital Limerick

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Justus Marquetand ◽  
Leonie Bode ◽  
Simon Fuchs ◽  
Jutta Ernst ◽  
Roland von Känel ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective The prevalence and effects of delirium in very old individuals aged ≥80 years have not yet been systematically evaluated. Therefore, this large single-center study of the one-year prevalence of delirium in 3,076 patients in 27 medical departments of the University Hospital of Zurich was conducted. Methods Patient scores on the Delirium Observation Screening scale, Intensive Care Delirium Screening Checklist, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th edition, and electronic Patient Assessment–Acute Care (nursing tool) resulted in the inclusion of 3,076 individuals in 27 departments. The prevalence rates were determined by simple logistic regressions, odds ratios (ORs), and confidence intervals. Results Of the 3,076 patients, 1,285 (41.8%) developed delirium. The prevalence rates in the 27 departments ranged from 15% in rheumatology (OR = 0.30) to 73% in intensive care (OR = 5.25). Delirious patients were more likely to have been admitted from long-term care facilities (OR = 2.26) or because of emergencies (OR = 2.24). The length of their hospital stay was twice as long as that for other patients. Some died before discharge (OR = 24.88), and others were discharged to nursing homes (OR = 2.96) or assisted living facilities (OR = 2.2). Conclusion This is the largest study to date regarding the prevalence of delirium in patients aged ≥80 years and the medical characteristics of these patients. Almost two out of five patients developed delirium, with a high risk of loss of independence and mortality.


2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-82
Author(s):  
Maksim Rykov ◽  
Ivan Turabov ◽  
Yuriy Punanov ◽  
Svetlana Safonova

Background: St. Petersburg is a city of federal importance with a large number of primary patients, identified annually. Objective: analysis of the main indicators characterizing medical care for children with cancer in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region. Methods: The operative reports for 2013-2017 of the Health Committee of the Government of St. Petersburg and the Health Committee of the Leningrad Region were analyzed. Results. In 2013-2017 in the Russian Federation, 18 090 primary patients were identified, 927 (5.1%) of them in the analyzed subjects: in St. Petersburg - 697 (75,2%), in the Leningrad Region - 230 (24,8%). For 5 years, the number of primary patients increased in St. Petersburg - by 36%, in the Leningrad Region - by 2,5%. The incidence increased in St. Petersburg by 18,1% (from 14,9 in 2013 to 17,6 in 2017 per 100 000 of children aged 0-17). The incidence in the Leningrad Region fell by 4.9% (from 14.4 in 2013 to 13.7 in 2017). Mortality in 2016-2017 in St. Petersburg increased by 50% (from 2 to 3), in the Leningrad Region - by 12,5% (from 2,4 to 2,7). The one-year mortality rate in St. Petersburg increased by 3,9% (from 2,5 to 6,4%). In the Leningrad Region, the one-year mortality rate decreased from 6,5% in 2016 to 0 in 2017. The number of pediatric oncological beds did not change in St. Petersburg (0,9 per 10,000 children aged 0-17 years) and the Leningrad Region (0). In St. Petersburg patients were not identified actively in 2016-2017; in the Leningrad Region their percentage decreased from 8,7 to 0. The number of oncologists increased in St. Petersburg from 0,09 to 0.12 (+33,3%), in the Leningrad Region - from 0 to 0,03. Conclusion: Morbidity in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region is significantly different, which indicates obvious defects in statistical data. Patients were not identified during routine preventive examinations which indicate a low oncologic alertness of district pediatric physicians. Delivery of medical care for children with cancer and the statistical data accumulation procedures should be improved.


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 221049172110569
Author(s):  
Pui M Chung ◽  
Bolton KH Chau ◽  
Esther C-S Chow ◽  
Kwok H Lam ◽  
Nang MR Wong

Introduction Lower limb amputation has significant morbidity and mortality. This study reviews the potential factors affecting the one-year mortality rate after lower limb amputation in the Hong Kong Chinese population. Methods Cases with lower limb amputations (toe, ray, below-knee, and above-knee amputations) from a regional hospital from January 2016 to December 2017 were recruited. Amputations due to trauma were excluded. The one-year mortality rate and the potential risk factors (age, sex, length-of-stay, multiple operations, extent of surgery (minor vs. major), medical comorbidities including (1) end-stage renal failure (ESRF), (2) cardiac diseases, (3) ischemic heart disease, (4) peripheral vascular disease and (5) diabetes mellitus) were analyzed by multiple logistic regression using Matlab 2018a. Results A total of 132 patients were recruited (173 operations). The one-year mortality rate was 36.3%. The mean age at death was 72.2 years. The results of the regression analysis showed patients having ESRF (β = 2.195, t 120 = 3.008, p = 0.003) or a major amputation (including above- or below-knee amputation) (β = 1.079, t 120 = 2.120, p = 0.034), had a significantly higher one-year mortality. The remaining factors showed no significant effect. The one-year mortality rate in ESRF patients was 77.8%; while the one-year mortality rate without ESRF was 29.8%. The mean age at death in the ESRF group was 62.9 years; while that without ESRF was 76.1 years. The one-year mortality for patients with major amputation was 45.8% while that for minor amputation was 20.4%. Conclusion ESRF and major amputation are factors that increase the one-year mortality rate after lower limb amputation.


2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
O Hanon ◽  
J Vidal ◽  
E Chaussade ◽  
J P David ◽  
N Boulloche ◽  
...  

Abstract Background/Introduction Age is one of the strongest predictors/risk factors for ischemic stroke in subjects with atrial fibrillation (AF). Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have been shown to be effective in the prevention of this condition; however, clinical evidence on bleeding risk with this therapeutic strategy in very old and frail geriatric patients is poor. Purpose To assess bleeding risk in French geriatric patients aged ≥80 years and diagnosed with AF newly treated with rivaroxaban. Methods Subjects, presenting to one of 33 geriatric centers, with non-valvular AF and recent initiation of a treatment with rivaroxaban were enrolled in the study and followed-up every 3 months for 12 months. Clinical and routine laboratory data and evaluation scores, such as HAS-BLED, HEMORR2HAGES, ATRIA, and CHA2DS2-VASc, as well as comprehensive geriatric evaluation were reported. Major bleeding, as defined in ROCKET AF study, was reported at each visit, and this primary outcome was adjudicated by an independent committee. Results of this cohort were compared with findings from a similar cohort treated with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) from the same centers (n=924). Results A total of 1045 subjects were enrolled in the study of whom 995 (95%) had a one-year follow-up (analyzed population). The mean (standard deviation (SD)) age was 86.0 (4.3) years, with the majority of patients being female (61%), 23% aged 90 years or older, and 48% having an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <50 mL/min. The main comorbidities were hypertension in 77% of subjects, malnutrition 49%, anemia 43%, dementia 39%, heart failure 36%, and falls 27%. The mean (SD) score for CHA2DS2-VASc was 4.8 (1.4), HAS-BLED 2.4 (0.9), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) 21.5 (6.9), Activities of Daily Living (ADL) 4.4 (1.9), and Charlson Comorbidity Index 6.7 (2.0). The one-year rate of major bleeding events was 6.4% of which 0.8% were fatal and 1.1% intracranial hemorrhages (ICH), whereas the one-year rate of ischemic stroke was 1.4% and all-cause mortality 17.9%. Computed with VKA cohort findings and adjusted for age, gender, eGFR and Charlson score, this would result in a hazard ratio of 0.54 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.38 to 0.78) for major bleeding, 0.36 (0.17 to 0.76) for ICH, 0.62 (0.29 to 1.33) for ischemic stroke, and 0.82 (0.65 to 1.02) for all-cause mortality, in favor of rivaroxaban. Conclusions This is the first large-scale prospective study in geriatric population in AF subjects treated with DOAC (rivaroxaban) Major bleeding risk appeared higher in very old than younger population, however major bleeding and ICH rates were significantly lower with rivaroxaban than with VKAs when used in the same geriatric population. This study indicates that Rivaroxaban can be used in very old and frail patients for the treatment of non-valvular AF. Acknowledgement/Funding Unrestricted grant from Bayer


2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Chamat ◽  
A Dahl ◽  
C Hassager ◽  
M Arpi ◽  
L Oestergaard ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Infective endocarditis (IE) is frequently caused by streptococcal species. However, there is limited knowledge about the relationship between different streptococcal species and IE, and their associated outcomes. Purpose To examine the prevalence of streptococci at species level in IE, and to relate these different species to outcomes. Methods From 2002–2012 we prospectively collected consecutive patients with IE admitted to two tertiary heart centres covering a catchment area of 2.4 million people. The registry comprises 915 IE patients, 366 (40%) with streptococcal IE. Based on phylogenetic relationship, streptococcal species were classified into seven main groups: Mitis, Bovis, Mutans, Anginosus, Salivarius, Pyogenic and Nutritionally Variant Streptococcus (NVS). Classification at species level was not possible in 51 patients, who were excluded. Complications and prognosis of streptococcal IE were compared between the subgroups, and at species level. Results We included 315 patients with streptococcal IE. Mean age was 63 (IQR 52–76) years, and most were men (67%). A total of 115 patients (37%) had a previous heart valve disease, 58 (18%) had a prosthetic valve, 22 (7%) had previously had IE and 29 (9%) had a cardiac electronic device. With 148 episodes (47%) the Mitis group was the most common cause of IE. Other frequent groups were the Pyogenic group and the Bovis group, accounting for 66 (21%) and 51 (16%) of the cases, respectively. Surgery was carried out in 55% (n=173) of all cases. Patients infected with S. pneumoniae or S. agalactiae had a significantly higher rate of surgery, 72.2% (n=13) and 71.9% (n=23) respectively, whereas the Bovis group had a significantly lower rate, 35.5% (n=18) (p=0.048). The aortic valve was infected in 137 patients (43.5%), mitral valve in 105 patients (33.3%) and both valves were infected in 53 patients (16.8%). Twenty patients (6.3%) had right-sided IE, including pacemaker lead IE. There was no significant difference between the species subgroups regarding type of infected valve. Embolization and osteitis were observed in 76 (24.1%) and 30 (9.5%) patients, respectively. There was no significant difference between the species groups, as was the case with mortality: 23 patients (7.3%) died in-hospital and the one-year mortality was 16% (n=50). Distribution of streptococcal IE Conclusion Species of the Mitis group were the most frequent Streptococci causing IE. Patients infected with S. pneumonia or S. agalactiae had significantly higher rate of surgery, and patients infected with S. bovis group had lower rate of surgery. There was no significant difference in rate of complications such as abscesses, embolization, osteitis or mortality between the streptococcal species. Acknowledgement/Funding Supported by grants from Herlev-Gentofte University Hospital Research Foundation


2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 399-408
Author(s):  
Lucian Predescu ◽  
Marin Postu ◽  
Lucian Zarma ◽  
Adrian Bucsa ◽  
Pavel Platon ◽  
...  

Introduction – Most reports on left main bifurcation lesions have demonstrated that treatment with a singlestent strategy is superior to a two-stent strategy but have excluded patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Aims – The aim of the current study was to compare the four year outcomes of patients with unprotected left main coronary artery disease (ULMCAD) treated by percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with a one-stent or two-stent strategies in a population including those presenting as ACS. Methods – A total of 135 patients with ULMCAD treated by PCI were included, of which 75 (55.6%) had a one-stent strategy (Group A) and 60 (44.4%) had a two-stent strategy (Group B). Results – Fewer patients in Group A had a TIMI III flow at the end of the procedure (89.4% vs 100%, p=0.03) and complete revascularization (65.3% vs 88.3%, p=0.002). We found a higher early mortality in Group A without reaching statistical significance (13.4% vs 3.3%, p=0.1). Mortality rate at 4-year follow up was higher with Group A after multivariable analysis (adjusted HR 0.36, CI 0.15-0.85, p=0.02). We found no significant differences between the groups in terms of major adverse cardiac event (MACE) (adjusted HR 0.85, CI 0.34-1.48, p=0.7) or target lesion revascularization (TLR) (adjusted HR 1.37, CI 0.42-4.47, p=0.6) at 4-year follow up. Conclusions – Among unselected patients with ULMCAD PCI, with or without ACS, the early mortality rate is similar between one and two-stent strategy. Although, 4 year TLR and MACE rates were similar between the two groups, the 4-year all-cause mortality rate was lower in the two-stent strategy group.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 198-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arnaud Fischbacher ◽  
Olivier Borens

Abstract. Background: There is a constant increase of joint arthroplasties to improve the quality of life of an ever-aging population. Although prosthetic-joint infections are rare, with an incidence of 1-2%, they represent a serious complication in terms of morbidity and mortality. Infection related mortality is known to be approaching 8% at one year. The aim of this retrospective study is to reassess the one and two-year mortality over the last ten years.Methods: Patients treated for prosthetic joint infection at the University Hospital of Lausanne (Switzerland) between 2006 and 2016 were included. The one and two-year cumulative mortality depending on sex, age, type of prosthesis, infecting organism and type of surgical treatment were computed.Results: 363 patients (60% hips, 40% knees) were identified with a median age of 70 years. The one-year cumulative mortality was 5.5% and it was 7.3% after two years. No difference was seen between hip and knee prostheses, but the mortality was higher in men than in women and increased with age. Furthermore, there was a significant difference depending of the germ with enterococci infections associated with a higher risk of death. Finally, patients treated with a one-stage or two-stage exchange had a lower mortality than those treated with debridement and retention.Conclusion: The mortality is still high and differs according to sex, age, infecting organism and type of surgical treatment. There is a need of studies to improve the management of patients at risk of increased mortality.


Author(s):  
M. Al-Jamal ◽  
A. Abd Elnaby ◽  
A. El-Badrawy ◽  
H. M. H. R. Elkalla ◽  
R. Omar ◽  
...  

Aim: This study was conducted to assess the dose-volumetric threshold of radiation induced hypothyroidism (RIHT) in patients receiving radiotherapy (RT) to the neck. Study Design: This is a prospective cohort observational study. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted at Mansoura University Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt, between April 2016 until March 2019. Methods: We have completed 2 years of follow up to 50 patients with different malignancies who were treated by radiotherapy to the neck. Baseline assessment of the thyroid clinically and radiologically was done prior to the start of radiotherapy. Periodic testing of the cohort through the follow up period was done by clinical examination, measurement of TSH, fT4 and thyroid ultrasonography. Results: the incidence of RIHT was 26%. No statistical significance for the clinical risk factors. The dose-volumetric risk factors were studied and showed positive results. A mean dose of 5185 cGy was found a significant risk factor. Also, V40 ≥ 89%, V45 ≥ 63.5%, V50 ≥ 22.5% were found to be the cutoff predictors for the threshold radiation dose to induce hypothyroidism. Also decreasing the size of the gland by ≥0.7 cm3, fT4 value by ≥ 3.5 pmol/L and TSH by ≥ 0.75 uIU/L after one year from the end of EBRT is the cutoff value for prediction of occurrence of RIHT within the 2nd year of follow up. Conclusion: RIHT is a considerable late adverse effect for patients receiving RT to the neck. Mean dose, V40, V45 and V50 were found significantly related to RIHT. Mean dose of ≥ 5185 cGy, V40 ≥ 89%, V45 ≥ 63.5%, V50≥ 22.5% were proven to be the dose-volumetric threshold.


Open Heart ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. e001709
Author(s):  
Rajesh Kumar ◽  
Cormac O’Connor ◽  
Jathinder Kumar ◽  
Brain Kerr ◽  
Ihtisham Malik ◽  
...  

ObjectiveAdvancement in healthcare provision has led to increasing octogenarian ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) presentation to hospital for early revascularisation therapies. Limited literature to date exists to suggest octogenarian STEMI population; with majority of trials excluding these age group patients. Due to an ageing population, we expect increasing rates of STEMI in the octogenarian and nonagenarian population in the future. This study seeks to identify the outcomes of patients over the age of 80 presenting with STEMI and determine the factors associated with better or worse outcome.Patients and methodsThis study is a single-centre retrospective observational study involving patients’ age 80 or older presenting with STEMI between January 2014 and December 2019. Patient data were collected by chart review and analysis of the local STEMI database. Standard Bayesian statistics were employed for analysis.Results1301 patients presented with STEMI during this period. 159/1301 (12.2%) were 80 years or older that fulfilled STEMI criteria, 35/159 (22.1%) were medically managed. 107/124 (86.29%) had angiographic evidence of acute total or partial thrombotic occlusion, and 97/107 were treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). The activation ECG most commonly exhibited an anterior STEMI, while inferior STEMI ECGs had the strongest positive predictive value. PPCI group had a 30-day mortality rate of 20% (p=0.07) and 1-year mortality was 22.4%. Highest mortality was observed with cardiogenic shock, low ejection fraction, higher high sensitivity cardiac troponin T and creatinine at presentation. Conservatively managed patients had significant higher mortality rate (48% vs 22.4%, p=0.005) at 1 year.ConclusionPatients over the age of 80 who present with STEMI and undergo PPCI have a significantly lower mortality rate at 1 year. These patients have a 77.6% survival at 1 year, with 92.4% likelihood of discharge to home (without need for long-term nursing home care). Cardiogenic shock in this group was associated with a 1-year mortality of 87.5%. Despite the advanced age, we suggest favourable outcomes described in the absence of patients presenting with cardiogenic shock.


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