scholarly journals Unrecognised myocardial infarction and long-term risk of heart failure in the elderly: the Rotterdam Study

Heart ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 96 (18) ◽  
pp. 1458-1462 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. J. G. Leening ◽  
S. E. Elias-Smale ◽  
J. F. Felix ◽  
J. A. Kors ◽  
J. W. Deckers ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
L Pyka ◽  
M Hawranek ◽  
M Tajstra ◽  
L Siedlecki ◽  
J Gorol ◽  
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Abstract Background Heart failure (HF) is one of the most important global health problems in developed and ageing societies. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common etiologic factor, related to poor outcomes. Data on CAD management in HF is scarce, especially when addressing subpopulations often omitted in randomized trials, such as the elderly. Purpose With a large cohort of HF patients (n=2730) we have decided to assess the clinical profile, treatment modalities and outcomes in elderly patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods We analyzed a large single-center all-comer registry of HF patients (left ventricular ejection fraction LVEF≤35%) treated in a large-volume cardiovascular center (2009–2015). Acute coronary syndromes on admission were excluded. Patients with ischemic etiology were selected for further analysis (n=1703) and subsequently divided into the elderly (≥75 y.o., n=346) and young (<75 y.o., n=1357) subgroups. Results The elderly group had understandably a worse clinical profile (mean age 79,1±3,5 vs 61,2±8,2, p<0,001; male 75,2 vs 85,4%, p<0,001; NYHA III & IV 60,3 vs 49,6%, p=0,07; diabetes 50,3 vs 44,9%, p=0,07; AF 35,8 vs 22,0%; p≤0,001; anemia 52,6 vs 36,7%, p<0,001; chronic kidney disease stage III-V 54,1 vs 28,9%, p<0,001; severe mitral insufficiency 13,3 vs 8,7%, p=0,01; history of myocardial infarction 68,8 vs 67,4%, p=0,62).ICD or CRT-D were implanted less frequently in the elderly (56,1 vs 68,5%; p<0,001). Echo analysis revealed significantly better LVEF (27,95,3± vs 25,9±6,0%, p<0,001) and less ventricular dilation (LVEDV 159±61 vs 205±82 ml, p<0,001). Coronary angiography was performed frequently in both groups (78,6 vs 74,9%, p=0,15). Significant lesions were observed in 73,5 and 65,0% of cases respectively (p=0,008). The elderly were insignificantly less frequently qualified for CABG (9,0 vs 12,5%, p=0,17). Proportion of patients qualified for medical management of CAD was similar (23,5 vs 20,7%, p=0,40). PCI was performed frequently in both groups (59,5 vs 57,9%, p=0,69), often as multi-vessel procedures (34,4 vs 32,4%, p=0,67). There was a trend towards more complete revascularization in the younger patients (50,0 vs 59,5%, p=0,06). 12-month all-cause mortality was significantly higher in the elderly (20,3 vs 7,8%, p<0,001). Periprocedural compilications were very low and comparable (bleeding and/or need for transfusion, stroke and myocardial infarction). PCI itself was not a factor influencing long term outcomes (HR 0,75, 95% CI 0,51–1,1, p=0,15). Cox regression analysis revealed that prior stroke, ejection fraction, ICD and beta-blockers were the factors influencing survival (figure 1). Conclusions The analysis shows that PCI is a viable treatment option in the elderly population and when indicated can be performed safely, with good short and long term results. Interventions such as ICD implantation or optimal medical therapy of HF should always be considered. Acknowledgement/Funding None


Heart ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 107 (5) ◽  
pp. 389-395
Author(s):  
Jianhua Wu ◽  
Alistair S Hall ◽  
Chris P Gale

AimsACE inhibition reduces mortality and morbidity in patients with heart failure after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However, there are limited randomised data about the long-term survival benefits of ACE inhibition in this population.MethodsIn 1993, the Acute Infarction Ramipril Efficacy (AIRE) study randomly allocated patients with AMI and clinical heart failure to ramipril or placebo. The duration of masked trial therapy in the UK cohort (603 patients, mean age=64.7 years, 455 male patients) was 12.4 and 13.4 months for ramipril (n=302) and placebo (n=301), respectively. We estimated life expectancy and extensions of life (difference in median survival times) according to duration of follow-up (range 0–29.6 years).ResultsBy 9 April 2019, death from all causes occurred in 266 (88.4%) patients in placebo arm and 275 (91.1%) patients in ramipril arm. The extension of life between ramipril and placebo groups was 14.5 months (95% CI 13.2 to 15.8). Ramipril increased life expectancy more for patients with than without diabetes (life expectancy difference 32.1 vs 5.0 months), previous AMI (20.1 vs 4.9 months), previous heart failure (19.5 vs 4.9 months), hypertension (16.6 vs 8.3 months), angina (16.2 vs 5.0 months) and age >65 years (11.3 vs 5.7 months). Given potential treatment switching, the true absolute treatment effect could be underestimated by 28%.ConclusionFor patients with clinically defined heart failure following AMI, ramipril results in a sustained survival benefit, and is associated with an extension of life of up to 14.5 months for, on average, 13 months treatment duration.


2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
S.L Xu ◽  
J Luo ◽  
H.Q Li ◽  
Z.Q Li ◽  
B.X Liu ◽  
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Abstract Background New-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) complicating acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has been associated with poor survival, but the clinical implication of NOAF on subsequent heart failure (HF) is still not well studied. We aimed to investigate the relationship between NOAF following AMI and HF hospitalization. Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted between February 2014 and March 2018, using data from the New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction in ShangHai registry, where all participants did not have a documented AF history. Patients with AMI who discharged alive and had complete echocardiography and follow-up data were analyzed. The primary outcome was HF hospitalization, which was defined as a minimum of an overnight hospital stay of a participant who presented with symptoms and signs of HF or received intravenous diuretics. Results A total of 2075 patients were included, of whom 228 developed NOAF during the index AMI hospitalization. During up to 5 years of follow-up (median: 2.7 years), 205 patients (9.9%) experienced HF hospitalization and 220 patients (10.6%) died. The incidence rate of HF hospitalization among patients with NOAF was 18.4% per year compared with 2.8% per year for those with sinus rhythm. After adjustment for confounders, NOAF was significantly associated with HF hospitalization (hazard ratio [HR]: 3.14, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.30–4.28; p&lt;0.001). Consistent result was observed after accounting for the competing risk of all-cause death (subdistribution HR: 3.06, 95% CI: 2.18–4.30; p&lt;0.001) or performing a propensity score adjusted multivariable model (HR: 3.28, 95% CI: 2.39–4.50; p&lt;0.001). Furthermore, the risk of HF hospitalization was significantly higher in patients with persistent NOAF (HR: 5.81; 95% CI: 3.59–9.41) compared with that in those with transient NOAF (HR: 2.61; 95% CI: 1.84–3.70; p interaction = 0.008). Conclusion NOAF complicating AMI is strongly associated with an increased long-term risk of heart. Cumulative incidence of outcome Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): 1. National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2. Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai


2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 393-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. W. Van Lieshout ◽  
G. C. Verwoert ◽  
F. U. S. Mattace-Raso ◽  
M. C. Zillikens ◽  
E. J. Sijbrands ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 33-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. G. Voronkov ◽  
К. V. Voitsekhovska ◽  
S. V. Fedkiv ◽  
T. I. Gavrilenko ◽  
V. I. Koval

The aim – to identify prognostic factors for the development of adverse cardiovascular events (death and hospitalization) in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 35 % after long-term observation. Materials and methods. 120 stable patients with CHF, aged 18–75, II–IV functional classes according to NYHA, with LVEF ≤ 35 % were examined. Using multiple logistic regression according to the Cox method, we analyzed independent factors that affect the long-term prognosis of patients with heart failure. Results and discussion. During the observation period, out of 120 patients, 61 patients reached combined critical point (CCР). In the univariate regression model, predictors of CCР reaching were NYHA functional class, weigh loss of ≥ 6 % over the past 6 months, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, patient’s history of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, anemia, number of hospitalizations over the past year and parameters reflecting the functional state of the patient (6-minute walk distance, number of extensions of the lower limb). The risk of CCP developing is significantly higher in patients with lower body mass index, shoulder circumference of a tense and unstressed arm, hip, thickness of the skin-fat fold over biceps and triceps, estimated percentage of body fat. Рredictors CCP reaching are higher levels of uric acid and C-reactive protein. Echocardiographic predictors of CCP onset were LVEF, size of the left atrium, TAPSE score, as well as its ratio to systolic pressure in the pulmonary artery, index of final diastolic pressure in the left ventricle. Also, the risk of CCP reaching is greater at lower values of the flow-dependent vasodilator response. Independent predictors of CCP onset were the circumference of the shoulder of an unstressed arm, the level of C-reactive protein in the blood, and the rate of flow-dependent vasodilator response. When analyzing the indices in 77 patients, who underwent densitometry, it was revealed that the E/E´ index, the index of muscle tissue of the extremities, the index of fat mass, and the ratio of fat mass to growth affect CCP reaching. In a multivariate analysis, taking into account densitometry indices, independent predictors of CCP onset were the size of the left atrium, the index of muscle mass of the extremities, the rate of flow-dependent vasodilator response and the presence of myocardial infarction in anamnesis. Conclusions. Independent predictors of CCP reaching in patients with CHF and LVEF ≤ 35 % are myocardial infarction in anamnesis, lower arm circumference of the arm, limb muscle mass index, flow-dependent vasodilator response, higher levels of C-reactive protein, sizes of the left atrium.


2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 491-497
Author(s):  
Igor V. Zhirov ◽  
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Igor V. Zhirov ◽  

In the article is outlined the main concepts use of the mineralocorticoids receptors antagonists in the treatment of congestive heart failure and systolic dysfunction after acute myocardial infarction. Claimed the pivotal role of eplerenone in the long-term treatment strategy due to decrease of mortality and improving the clinical outcomes.


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