Abstract 4827: Role of Left Ventricular Dyssynchrony in Functional Mitral Regurgitation in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Comparison Study with Geometric Parameters of Mitral Apparatus Estimated with 3d Echocardiography

Circulation ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 118 (suppl_18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Woonggil Choi ◽  
Soohyun Kim ◽  
Seongill Woo ◽  
Deahyuk Kim ◽  
Keumsoo Park ◽  
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Objective: Functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) occurs commonly in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The aim of this study was to compare the roles of Left Ventricle(LV) dyssynchrony and geometric parameters of mitral apparatus as determinants of FMR in patients with DCM. Methods: Fourteen DCM patients without FMR and 15 DCM patients with FMR (ERO = 0.11 ± 0.029 cm 2 ) were enrolled. Effective regurgitant orifice (ERO) area and tissue Doppler-derived dyssynchrony index (DI: the standard deviation of time to peak myocardial systolic contraction of eight segments) were measured. The estimated DIs were corrected by the cycle length (CL) of each patient (cDI (%) = DI/CL*100). Using real-time 3D echocardiogrphy, mitral tenting area (MVT) and the degrees of displacement of anterior (APMD) and posterior (PPMD) papillary muscles were estimated. All geometric measurements were corrected (c) by the height of each patient. Results: There was no significant (p > 0.05) difference in LV Ejection Fraction and cLVEDV between two patient groups. cDI, cMVT, cAPMD and cPPMD significantly (p < 0.05) increased in the patient with FMR comparing with those in patients without FMR. cDI (r = 0.42), cMVT (r = 0.74), cAPMD (r = 0.63) and cPPMD (r = 0.64) showed significant (p < 0.05) correlations with ERO. cMVT was found to the strongest independent predictor of ERO with multivariate regression analysis, whereas cDI did not enter into the model. Conclusions: The degree of MV tenting rather than LV dyssynchrony was found to be the main determinant of FMR in DCM. However LV dyssynchrony also has a minor independent association with FMR.

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 396-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshiyuki Kimura ◽  
Véronique L Roger ◽  
Nozomi Watanabe ◽  
Sergio Barros-Gomes ◽  
Yan Topilsky ◽  
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Abstract Aims Mechanisms of chronic ischaemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) are well-characterized by apically tethered leaflet caused by papillary muscles (PMs) displacement and adynamic mitral apparatus. We investigated the unique geometry and dynamics of the mitral apparatus in first acute myocardial infarction (MI) by using quantified 3D echocardiography. Methods and results We prospectively performed 3D echocardiography 2.3 ± 1.8 days after first MI, in 174 matched patients with (n = 87) and without IMR (n = 87). 3D echocardiography of left ventricular (LV) volumes and of mitral apparatus dynamics throughout cardiac cycle was quantified. Similar mitral quantification was obtained at chronic post-MI stage (n = 44). Mechanistically, acute IMR was associated with larger and flatter annulus (area 9.29 ± 1.74 cm2 vs. 8.57 ± 1.94 cm2, P = 0.002, saddle shape 12.7 ± 4.5% vs. 15.0 ± 4.6%, P = 0.001), and larger tenting (length 6.36 ± 1.78 mm vs. 5.60 ± 1.55 mm, P = 0.003) but vs. chronic MI, mitral apparatus displayed smaller alterations (all P < 0.01) and annular size, PM movement remained dynamic (all P < 0.01). Specific to acute IMR, without PM apical displacement (P > 0.70), greater separation (21.7 ± 4.9 mm vs. 20.0 ± 3.4 mm, P = 0.01), and widest angulation of PM (38.4 ± 6.2° for moderate vs. 33.5 ± 7.3° for mild vs. 31.4 ± 6.3° for no-IMR, P = 0.0009) wider vs. chronic MI (P < 0.01). Conclusions 3D echocardiography of patients with first MI provides insights into unique 4D dynamics of the mitral apparatus in acute IMR. Mitral apparatus remained dynamic in acute MI and distinct IMR mechanism in acute MI is not PM displacement seen in chronic IMR but separation and excess angulation of PM deforming the mitral valve, probably because of sudden-onset regional wall motion abnormality without apparent global LV remodelling. This specific mechanism should be considered in novel therapeutic strategies for IMR complicating acute MI.


Cardiology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 139 (3) ◽  
pp. 187-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Kinova ◽  
Natalia Spasova ◽  
Angelina Borizanova ◽  
Assen Goudev

Left ventricular (LV) twist serves as a compensatory mechanism in systolic dysfunction and its degree of reduction may reflect a more advanced stage of disease. Aim: The aim was to investigate twist alterations depending on the degree of functional mitral regurgitation (MR) by speckle-tracking echocardiography. Methods: Sixty-three patients with symptomatic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) were included. Patients were divided according to MR vena contracta width (VCW): group 1 with VCW <7 mm (mild/moderate MR) and group 2 with VCW ≥7 mm (severe MR). Results: There were no differences in LV geometry and function between groups. Group 2 showed lower endocardial basal rotation (BR) (–2.04° ± 1.83° vs. –3.23° ± 1.83°, p = 0.012); epicardial BR (–1.54° ± 1.18° vs. –2.31° ± 1.22°, p = 0.015); endocardial torsion (0.41°/cm ± 0.36°/cm vs. 0.63°/cm ± 0.44°/cm, p = 0.033) and mid-level circumferential strain (CSmid) (–6.12% ± 2.64% vs. –7.75% ± 2.90%, p = 0.028), when compared with group 1. Multivariable linear regression analysis identified endocardial BR, torsion and CSmid, as the best predictors of larger VCW. In the ROC curve analysis, endocardial BR and CSmid values greater than or equal to –3.63° and –9.35%, respectively, can differentiate patients with severe MR. Conclusions: In DCM patients, torsional profile was more altered in severe MR. Endocardial BR, endocardial torsion, and CSmid, can be used as indicators of advanced structural wall architecture damage.


Author(s):  
R. V. Buriak ◽  
K. V. Rudenko ◽  
O. A. Krykunov

Congestive heart failure resulting from non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) with secondary functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) is associated with poor prognosis. Medical treatment results in a 1-year survival of 52% to 87% and a 5-year survival of 22% to 54%, with highest survivals observed in more recent years, probably reflecting improvements in medical therapy. Non-surgical interventions involve cardiac resynchronization therapy. In addition to medical treatment, cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) should be considered in patients with New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II– IV HF, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) =35%, normal sinus rhythm and left bundle branch block with QRS >150 ms. In these patients, CRT can also facilitate left ventricular (LV) reverse remodeling and reduce associated FMR. The aim of this study was to investigate the features of symptomatology and to analyze the risk factors for acute heart failure (AHF) in patients with DCM and persistent severe functional mitral regurgitation despite CRT and optimal guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT). Materials and methods. After providing informed consent, 144 patients with severe FMR were involved in the study. Concomitant tricuspid valve regurgitation was registered in 142 (98.6%) cases. The median LVEF was 27.0 (23.0-31.6)%. 40 (27.8%) patients had a permanent form of atrial fibrillation, and 24 (16.7%) patients had a first-degree atrioventricular node block. The median NT-proBNP was 2600 (2133-3200) pg/ml, indicating the presence of severe chronic heart failure. Results. The median term after CRT device implantation was 36 (3.5-60) months. A comparative analysis between DCM patients with and without CRT revealed statistically significant differences between clinical characteristics, namely: age (p=0.020), lower heart rate (p=0.004), lower hemoglobin (p=0.017), higher erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) (p=0.000) and more frequent AHF at the hospital stage (p=0.030). The incidence of AHF at the hospital stage was 13.8% in patients with CRT and 3.5% in those without CRT. The calculated odds ratio of AHF was 4.44 (95% confidence interval (CI) 1.039-18.971), and the relative risk of AHF was 3.966 (95% CI 1.054-14.915). Discussion. FMR has been reported to persist in about 20% to 25% of CRT patients and, in an additional 10% to 15%, it may actually worsen after CRT. In this subset of CRT non-responders, reduced reverse remodeling, increased morbidity, and increased mortality have been reported compared with CRT patients in whom FMR was significantly reduced or abolished. Conclusions. The results of our study demonstrate that severe functional mitral regurgitation despite cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy is a significant risk factor for AHF and subsequent hospitalizations for heart failure.


2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Galli ◽  
F Schrub ◽  
F Schnell ◽  
A Hubert ◽  
E Donal

Abstract Background the assessment of myocardial work (MW) by pressure-strain loops is a recently introduced tool for the assessment of myocardial performance. Aim of the present study is to evaluate the relationship between myocardial work and exercise tolerance in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) Methods 51 patients with DCM (mean age 57 ± 13 years, left entricular ejection fraction : 32 ± 9%) underwent cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) to assess exercise performance. Trans-thoracic echocardiography (TTE) was performed CPET. The following indices of myocardial work (MW) were measured regionally and globally: constructive work (CW), wasted work (WW), and work efficiency (WE). Left ventricular (LV) dyssynchrony (DYS) was defined by the presence of septal flash or apical rocking at TTE. Results LV-DYS was observed in 16 (31%) patients and associated with lower LV ejection fraction (LVEF), GLS, global and septal WE, and higher global and septal WW (Table 1). In patients with LV-DYS, septal WE was the only predictor of exercise peak VO2max at multivariable analysis (Figure 1), whereas LVEF (β=0.47, p = 0.05) and age (β=-0.42, 47, p= 0.04) were predictors of exercise capacity in patients without LV-DYS. Conclusions In patients with DCM, LV-DYS is associated with an heterogeneous distribution of myocardial work. Septal WE is the best predictor of exercise performance in these patients. Table 1 All n = 51 No-dyssynchrony n = 35 (69%) LV-Dyssynchrony n = 16 (31%) p-value LVEF, % 32 ± 9 34 ± 10 28 ± 7 0.04 GLS, % -12 ± 3 -13 ± 3 -10 ± 3 0.001 GCW, mmHg% 1325 ± 398 1342 ± 354 1287 ± 491 0.65 GWW, mmHg% 201 ± 147 154 ± 95 304 ±191 &lt;0.0001 GWE, % 85 ± 9 88 ± 7 78 ±10 &lt;0.0001 CWsept, mmHg% 1172 ± 459 1274 ± 398 949 ± 516 0.017 CWlat, mmHg% 1518 471 1472 ± 386 1620 ± 622 0.30 WWsept, mmHg% 283 ± 275 174 ± 98 522 ±376 &lt;0.0001 WWlat, mmHg% 135 ± 88 117 ± 81 176 ± 92 0.02 WEsept, % 78 ± 16 84 ± 9 62± 18* &lt;0.0001 WElat, % 90 ± 7 91 ± 7 88 ± 7 0.16 Abstract P1779 Figure.


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