scholarly journals Features of the relationship between the parameters of left ventricular mechanics and the level of biomarkers of heart failure in patients with epicardial obesity

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
O Gritsenko ◽  
GA Chumakova

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Currently, there is no serum biomarker that is a marker of the presence of heart failure (HF) at an early stage. It is also shown that the traditional indicators used for the diagnosis diastolic dysfunction (DD) of left ventricular (LV) using echocardiography (ECG) are not informative enough. Thus, it is currently relevant to study new serum biomarkers of DD, such as sST2, as well as to study the mechanics of LV. Objective to study the relationship between mechanics of LV and the level of sST2 (bioamarker of HF) in patients with epicardial obesity (EO). Materials and methods The study included 110 men with general obesity. According to the results of echocardiography (ECG), patients were divided into 2 groups: EO (+) with epicardial fat thickness (tEAT) ≥7 mm (n = 70); EO (-) with tEAT <7 mm (n = 40) without diastolic dysfunction according to the results of ECG. All patients were assessed for sST2 and NT-pro-BNP levels using enzyme immunoassay. Using speckle-tracking ECG, the mechanics of LV were studied (twist LV, peak twist ratio LV, time to peak twist of LV, peak untwist ratio LV, time to peak untwist of LV). The exclusion criteria were the presence of coronary pathology, arterial hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Results In the group patients with EO ( + ) a statistically significant increase in the level of sST2 was revealed in comparison with the group of EO (-) [21,55 ng/ml (26,52; 15,40) and 9.89 ng/ml (11.12; 7.95); p = 0.001, respectively], while the levels of NT-pro-BNP in both groups were not statistically different [211.36 pg / ml (254.0; 156.0) and 204.81 pg / ml (268.0; 157.0), respectively, p = 0.85]. When determining the parameters of DD LV by ECG, there were no statistical differences between the EO (+) and EO (-) groups [e ", cm / sec 0.09 (0.11; 0.09) and 0.09 (0.11; 0.09), respectively, p = 0.63; E/e " , units, 7.80 (8.90; 6.55) in the EO (+) and 8.53 (9.70; 7.20) in the EO group ( - ), p = 0.08; left atrial volume index, ml / sq2, in the EO group (+) 28.39 (31.25; 24.17) and in the EO group(-) 27,82 (30,21; 25,66), p = 0.55; in the EO group ( + ), the maximum speed of tricuspid regurgitation, m / sec, is 2.78 (2.9; 2.58) in the EO group(-) 2,67 (2,87; 2,41), p = 0.13]. According to the results of speckle-tracking ECG in the EO (+) group, an increase peak untwist ratio LV to -128.31 (-142.0; -118.0) deg/s-1 (p = 0.002) and an increase time to peak untwist of LV of 476.44 (510.0; 411.0) msec was determined in comparison with the EO ( - ) group (p = 0.03). A significant relationship between peak untwist ratio LV and sST2 was revealed (r = 0.37; p = 0.02). Conclusion Thus, it can be assumed that patients with EO have DD LV at the preclinical stage, which is not diagnosed using traditional ECG indicators. The serum biomarker sST2 is an early marker of the presence of HF.

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
O Gritsenko ◽  
G Chumakova

Abstract   Currently, there is no single non-invasive marker that can directly assess left ventricular (LV) diastolic function. Untwist of LV contributes to diastolic suction and early filling. Speckle-tracking imaging can be used to diagnose diastolic dysfunction at the preclinical stage. Objective To study the features of changes in the parameters of LV mechanics and their relationship with the levels of serum markers of myocardial fibrosis in patients with epicardial obesity (EO). Materials and methods The study included 125 men with general obesity. All patients underwent transthoracic echocardiography (ECG) to assess the thickness of epicardial adipose tissue (tEAT) as equivalent to visceral obesity, as well as to diagnose diastolic dysfunction (DD) of left ventricle (LV). According to the results of ECG, the patients were divided into 2 groups: EO(+) with epicardial fat thickness (tEAT) ≥7 mm (n=78); EO(−) with (tEAT) <7 mm (n=40). DD LV was detected in 7 patients, who were subsequently excluded from the analysis. Profibrotic markers in blood serum (MMP-3, collagen I, collagen III, TGF-β, VEGFA, PICP) were determined in all patients using enzyme immunoassay. Using speckle-tracking ECG, the mechanics of LV were studied (twist LV, peak twist ratio LV, time to peak twist of LV, peak untwist ratio LV, time to peak untwist of LV). The exclusion criteria were the presence of coronary pathology, arterial hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Results In the group of patients with EO(+) statistically significant increase the level of all studied profibrotic markers was revealed. According to the results of speckle-tracking ECG in the EO(+) group an increase peak untwist ratio LV to −125.56 (−141.0; −117.0)deg/s (p=0.003) and an increase time to peak untwist of LV of 469.44 (509.0; 401.0) msec was determined in comparison with the EO(−) group (p=0.03). A weak statistically significant effect of tEAT on the peak untwist ratio LV in EO(+) group was revealed (r=0.28; p=0.03). In addition, there was a significant relationship between peak untwist ratio LV and markers of myocardial fibrosis MMP-3 (r=0.23; p=0.03) and collagen type III (r=0.25; p=0.04). Conclusion Thus, LV unwinding may be a new non-invasive marker of LV DD at the preclinical stage, since this parameter reflects the mechanical aspect of global diastolic function, especially the early phase of diastole. FUNDunding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: None.


Author(s):  
Kelley C. Stewart ◽  
Rahul Kumar ◽  
John J. Charonko ◽  
Pavlos P. Vlachos ◽  
William C. Little

Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) and diastolic heart failure are conditions that affect the filling dynamics of the heart and affect 36% of patients diagnosed with congestive heart failure [1]. Although this condition is very prevalent, it currently remains difficult to diagnose due to inherent atrio-ventricular compensatory mechanisms including increased heart rate, increased left ventricular (LV) contractility, and increased left atrial pressure (LA). A greater comprehension of the governing flow physics in the left ventricle throughout the introduction of the heart’s compensatory mechanisms has great potential to substantially increase the understanding of the progression of diastolic dysfunction and in turn advance the diagnostic techniques.


Circulation ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 131 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lenny Lopez ◽  
Katrina Sweet ◽  
Fátima Rodríguez ◽  
Jorge R Kizer ◽  
Frank J Penedo ◽  
...  

Background: Abnormalities of cardiac structure and function are part of the spectrum of heart failure risk and progression. Acculturation is the process whereby an individual adopts the beliefs and practices of a host culture. Increasing acculturation has been associated with increased psychosocial stress and the adoption of deleterious health behaviors. The extent to which acculturation contributes to cardiovascular disease among Latinos is not well defined, and its association with cardiac structure and function in particular has not been studied among Latinos. Hypothesis: We hypothesized that higher acculturation is associated with worse left ventricular structure and function. Methods: The HCHS/SOL cohort included 16,415 Latino adults age 18-74 years from Cuban, Dominican, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Central American, and South American backgrounds. A random subsample of 1350 also underwent detailed echocardiographic assessment for the following primary outcome measures: left atrial volume index (LAVI), left ventricular mass index (LVMI) and LV ejection fraction (LVEF), LV end diastolic volume (LVEDV) and diastolic dysfunction (Grade 0 vs. Grade 1-3). Acculturation was measured by length of residence in the US categorized as (< 5 years, 5-10 years, >10 years). Chi-square and ANOVA were used to assess differences across acculturation level and dependent variables. Separate linear and logistic regression analyses were used with sequential modeling for age and sex followed by models including diabetes, hypertension, body mass index, tobacco use, and estimated glomerular filtration rate. Results: The mean age of the Echocardiographic Cohort was 56 years (S.D. ±0.5). Length of residence among first generation immigrants (n=1239) was as follows: 9.7% ≤ 5 years; 14.8% 5-10 years; and 75.5% ≥10 years. Fully adjusted models demonstrated abnormal cardiac structure was significantly higher with increasing years of US residence: increasing LAVI (1.6 ml/m 2 higher ≥10 years vs. ≤ 5 years), increasing LVEDV (5.6 ml higher ≥10 years vs. ≤ 5 years), and LVMI (4.9g/m 2 higher ≥10 years vs. ≤ 5 years) (p<0.01 each). Increasing length of residence in the US was also associated with higher prevalence of diastolic dysfunction in models adjusted for age and gender (54.2% ≤ 5 years vs. 63.7% ≥10 years; p=0.04), though this became marginally non-significant in our fully adjustment models (p=0.07). There were no significant differences in systolic cardiac function as measured by LVEF. Conclusions: Among a diverse Latino population, higher acculturation defined as greater length of residence in the US, a proxy measure for acculturation, was associated with larger LA volume, larger LV cavity, higher LV mass and a tendency to higher prevalence of diastolic dysfunction independent of traditional risk factors. Acculturation may be a significant process that impacts cardiac structure and function among Latinos.


2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
H T Ozer ◽  
O Ozer ◽  
C Coteli ◽  
A Kivrak ◽  
M L Sahiner ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Diastolic dysfunction is an important factor in the development of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). As the ejection fraction is preserved in HFpEF, the diagnosis of this disease with non-invasive methods is difficult. Purpose In this study, the relationship of BNP, NT-proBNP, Ghrelin, and echocardiographic 3D strain findings with diastolic dysfunction was investigated in patients undergoing left heart catheterization. Methods Our study is a cross-sectional study and included 78 patients in whom echocardiography was performed, and who underwent left heart catheterization based on relevant indications. The patient data recorded for evaluation included the findings from left heart catheterization, follow-up 3D echocardiography; and the levels of blood NT-proBNP, and Ghrelin. Results The rate of diastolic dysfunction was 42.3%. Longitudinal 2D and 3D mean strain as absolute values were observed to decrease more in patients with diastolic dysfunction. The median levels of BNP, NT-proBNP, and Ghrelin levels were higher in patients with diastolic dysfunction. The independent predictors of diastolic dysfunction were determined to be the left atrial volume index (LAVI) (OR=1.17; p=0.018), longitudinal 3D strain values (OR=1.88; p<0.001), NT-proBNP (OR=1.11; p=0.001), and Ghrelin (OR=1.40; p=0.001), respectively. Relationship Between LV EDP and LV Longitudinal Strain LV EDP 2D Strain 3D Strain r p r p r p BNP, pg/ml 0.429 <0.001* 0.115 0.316 0.178 0.118 NT-proBNP, pg/ml 0.484 <0.001* 0.155 0.177 0.186 0.104 Ghrelin, pg/ml 0.478 <0.001* 0.086 0.455 0.157 0.169 SolV DB – – 0.481 <0.001* 0.591 <0.001* dP/dT −0.389 <0.001* −0.283 0.012* −0.307 0.006* Negative dP/dT −0.747 <0.001* −0.337 0.003* −0.458 <0.001* 2D. % 0.481 <0.001* – – 0.852 <0.001* 3D. % 0.591 <0.001* 0.852 <0.001* – – If p value is less than 0.05 shows statistical significance. Measurement of longitudinal strain Conclusion In conclusion, our study found out that the reduced 3D strain absolute values and increased levels of NT-proBNP and Ghrelin biomarkers predicted diastolic dysfunction. If further large-scale studies prove the efficiency of these practical, they may not only allow for making a diagnosis of HFpEF more readily but may also eliminate the confusion in diagnostic algorithms. Acknowledgement/Funding None


Circulation ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 118 (suppl_18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hun-Jun Park ◽  
Mahn-Won Park ◽  
Byung-Joo Shim ◽  
Mi-Jung Lee ◽  
Jae-Hong Park ◽  
...  

Background: Another non-invasive method for prediction of elevated left ventricular filling pressure (LVFP) have attracted attention in clinical practice. Objectives: This study was to verify the clinical usefulness of left atrial volume index over late diastolic mitral annulus velocity (LAVi/A′) for the predictors of advanced (pseudonormal to restrictive physiology) diastolic dysfunction in the presence of elevated LVFP and clinical outcomes using right heart catheterization (RHC). Methods: 163 patients (95 men, mean age 61±13 years) with dyspnea underwent comprehensive Doppler echocardiography, RHC and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) measurement. Using ROC curve, we compared the areas under the curves (AUC) of LAVi/A′, transmitral early diastolic/annular velocity ratio (E/E′), and BNP level for the prediction of advanced diastolic dysfunction. During a median follow-up of 13.3 months, the incidence of the composite outcomes of cardiac death or re-hospitalization for heart failure was compared based on the optimal cut-off value of LAVi/A′. Results: The AUC of LAVi/A′ was comparable to that of BNP (0.91 vs. 0.90; p=0.78) and E/E′ (0.91 vs. 0.93; p=0.78) for prediction of advanced diastolic dysfunction. 68/163 (41.7%) patients had LAVi/A′ ≥4.0 and they had significantly higher BNP level and longer time difference between atrial reversal flow of pulmonary vein and transmitral late diastolic flow (AR dur -A dur ) compared with those of LAVi/A′ <4.0 (BNP: 1207±1212 vs. 176±365 pg/ml; AR dur -A dur: 24.6±21.1 vs. −3.3±15.9 msec, p<0.001, respectively). The LAVi/A′ had a reasonable correlation with mean PCWP (r=0.64, r 2 =0.41, p=0.001), which was comparable to that of E/E′ (r=0.60, r 2 =0.36, p=0.002). On Cox proportional hazard analysis, EF<50%, age ≥65 years, and LAVi/A′ ≥4.0 were independent outcome predictors with odds ratios of 4.8 (95% CI: 2.0 to 11.7), 3.8 (95% CI: 1.8 to 7.8), and 3.9 (95% CI: 1.5 to 9.8), respectively (p<0.01 for all). Conclusions: LAVi/A′ ≥4.0 is useful clinical predictors for advanced diastolic dysfunction in the presence of elevated LVFP and clinical outcomes.


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
O Gritsenko ◽  
GA Chumakova

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Visceral obesity results in lipotoxic myocardial damage and myocardial fibrosis with impaired diastolic function (DD) of left ventricle (LV), followed by progression to heart failure. However, there are no markers for early diagnosis DD of LV. Objective to study the relationship between levels of serum markers of lipotoxic myocardial damage and echocardiographic (ECG) parameters DD of LV in patients with epicardial obesity (EO). Materials and methods The study included 110 men with general obesity. According to the results of ECG, patients were divided into 2 groups: EO (+) with epicardial fat thickness (tEAT) ≥7 mm (n = 70); EO (-) with tEAT &lt;7 mm (n = 40) without DD according to the results of ECG. All patients were assessed for the level of free fatty acids (FFA), as early markers of lipotoxic myocardial damage, markers of myocardial fibrosis in the blood serum (MMP-3, collagen I, collagen III, TGF – β, VEGFA, PICP) using enzyme immunoassay. ECG was used to determine such parameters DD of LV as the velocity of the lateral part of the mitral valve fibrous ring (e"); the ratio of the velocity E of the transmitral diastolic flow to the average velocity of the mitral ring E/e"; the left atrial volume index; the maximum speed of tricuspid regurgitation. Using speckle-tracking ECG, the mechanics of LV were studied (twist LV, peak twist ratio LV, time to peak twist of LV, peak untwist ratio LV, time to peak untwist of LV). Results The level of serum markers of myocardial fibrosis a statistically significant increase  all studied markers was revealed in the EO (+) group compared to the EO (-) group, and a statistically significant increase in the level of FFA in the EO (+) group compared to the EO (-) group (0.82 ± 0.02 mmol/l and 0.35 ± 0.01 mmol/l, respectively). According to the results of speckle-tracking ECG in the EO (+) group, an increase peak untwist ratio LV to -128.31 (-142.0; -118.0) deg/s-1 (p = 0.002) and an increase time to peak untwist of LV of 476.44 (510.0; 411.0) msec was determined (p = 0.03). There were no statistically significant differences in the study DD of LV parameters in the study groups. Weak statistically significant relationship between the level of FFA and peak untwist ratio LV was revealed (r = 0.26; p = 0.04) in the EO (+) group. Relationships between the level of FFA and the parameters of ECG (e"; E/e"; left atrial volume index; maximum tricuspid regurgitation rate) was not found in both groups. Conclusion In EO, as a result of neurohumoral disorders, lipotoxic myocardial damage develops and progresses, leading DD to LV, the detection of which is probably possible with the help of the rate of LV untwist.


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