scholarly journals Participation of the C-terminal propeptide procollagen type I in the formation of cardiofibrosis in patients with myocardial infarction with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 4137
Author(s):  
A. V. Osokina ◽  
V. N. Karetnikova ◽  
O. M. Polikutina ◽  
A. V. Ivanova ◽  
T. B. Pecherina ◽  
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Aim. To study the dynamics of procollagen type I carboxy-terminal propeptide (PICP) with an assessment of potential associations with cardiac fibrosis (CF) and diastolic dysfunction (DD) of the left ventricle (LV) during the hospitalization and one year after ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).Material and methods. The study included 120 patients with STEMI. There were following inclusion criteria: diagnosis of STEMI (2015 European Society of Cardiology guidelines); Killip £III acute heart failure (AHF); signed informed consent; patient age >18 years old. There were following exclusion criteria: STEMI due to percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass grafting; Killip IV AHF; patient age >80 years; clinically significant comorbidities; death of the patient during the first day of hospitalization. On the 1st, 12th day of the disease and after a year all patients underwent echocardiography and the PICP concentration was determined. One year after myocardial infarction, contrast-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance imaging was performed to assess CF. In the analyzed group of patients, on day 1 of STEMI, mean values of LV ejection fraction (EF) in the range of 40-49% were observed in 3 (2,5%) patients, LVEF <40% — in 31 (26%), LVEF ≥50% — in 86 (71,7%). The final analysis was performed on a sample of patients with preserved LVEF (n=86) (71,7%).Results. On the first day of myocardial infarction, signs of DD were noted in 25 (29,1%) patients, while after 1 year, their number increased by 9 (10%) and amounted to 34 (39,5%) patients. In 15 (17,6%) people, worsening of myocardial systolic dysfunction was noted. Patients with a CF ³16% had the highest PICP expression on the first day of the disease. CF ≥16% one year after STEMI with preserved EF is associated with PICP concentration on day 1 of the disease. In addition, multidirectional correlations were revealed between the CF ≥16% and parameters of LV diastolic function (e’, mean pulmonary artery pressure, E/e’).Conclusion. Determination of the PICP concentration on the 1st day of myocardial infarction will allow early identification of patients at risk of CF one year after STEMI with preserved EF.

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-32
Author(s):  
A. V. Osokina ◽  
V. N. Karetnikova ◽  
O. M. Polikutina ◽  
IU. S. Slepynina ◽  
O. V. Gruzdeva ◽  
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Purpose. To identify the peculiarities of the dynamics of fibrosis markers of C-terminal procollagen propeptide type I (PICP) and N-terminal collagen propeptide type III (PIIINP) in patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and preserved myocardial contractility.Material and methods. 86 patients with STEMI and preserved left ventricular ejection fraction were examined. In addition to the standard laboratory and instrumental examinations, all the patients underwent the estimation of the concentrations of C-terminal procollagen propeptide type I (PICP) and N-terminal collagen propeptide type III (PIIINP) by enzyme-linked immunoassay using BCM Diagnostics laboratory kits (USA) on the 1st and the 12th days of disease and 1 year later.Results. The concentration of PICP was significantly reduced in all groups during the entire observation period. Significant correlations were found between PICP and visceral obesity index, age and left ventricular ejection fraction. A relationship was found between PIIINP and an increased visceral obesity index.


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e11550-e11550
Author(s):  
D. Withrow ◽  
S. Verma ◽  
R. Dent ◽  
S. Ahmed ◽  
J. Fralick ◽  
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e11550 Background: Trastuzumab is effective in the treatment of HER-2 positive breast cancer. Although clinical trials have shown an increased risk of cardiotoxicity associated with trastuzumab, this risk has not been well studied in the non-trial setting. This study aims to examine (1) the incidence of cardiotoxicity associated with trastuzumab in the clinical setting (2) the relationship, if any, between risk factors and incidence of cardiotoxicity and (3) cardiac monitoring practices. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted of all patients receiving adjuvant trastuzumab therapy between August 2005 and May 2008, at a Canadian academic centre. The incidence of cardiotoxicity, defined as a significant reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction (drop of >10% leading to an ejection fraction of <50%) and/or New York Heart Association class III-IV CHF symptoms requiring trastuzumab delay or discontinuation was evaluated. Medical charts and patient surveys provided demographics, risk factors and cardiac toxicity for each patient. Results: 183 patients were included in the study. The average age of participating patients was 54.8 years and 51% of participants had node positive cancer. 72% were treated sequentially with Trastuzumab and 88% received anthracyclines. The incidence of cardiotoxicity was 6.0% (n=11). Upon univariate analysis, patient age was found to be the only variable significantly associated with the occurrence of cardiotoxicity (OR: 3.55, 95% CI 1.76–90.0). Left ventricular function was monitored by serial MUGA scan every 3.35 ±1.89 months as compared to the 3 month gold standard in clinical trials. Conclusions: In this study the incidence of cardiotoxicity was 6.0%. Patient age was the only significant variable associated with cardiotoxicity, as expected from previous studies. Clinically, this suggests that older patients may need more frequent monitoring for cardiac dysfunction via MUGA and/or ECHO scans. Future research needs to address the relationship between treatment regimens and the incidence of cardiotoxicity. Furthermore, we need to better define cardiotoxicity and the clinical significance of cardiac related symptoms. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
D De Campos ◽  
C Saleiro ◽  
R Teixeira ◽  
A Botelho ◽  
J Lopes ◽  
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Abstract BACKGROUND Simple and reproducible echocardiographic parameters are still the cornerstone of daily clinical practice. These data provides important information for the evaluation of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The identification of prognostic echocardiographic parameters in STEMI would help in risk stratification. PURPOSE To evaluate the discriminatory capacity of echocardiographic parameters after a STEMI. METHODS Single centre retrospective observational study of 303 patients with STEMI who survived hospital stay and had a complete echocardiographic evaluation. The following ecocardiographic parameters were collected at discharge: left ventricular (LV) systolic and diastolic volumes; septal and posterior wall thickness; LV ejection fraction (LVEF); left atrial (LA) diameter; estimated systolic pulmonary artery pressure (SPAP). One year and long-term all cause mortality were analyzed. RESULTS For the patients enrolled (71% males, 64.6 ± 14.1 years old), peak troponin I was 99.1 ± 126.5 ng/mL; mean GRACE score was 153.6 ± 38.8 points and mean LVEF was 46.2 ± 11.2%. One year mortality was 8.3% and during a median 73 months follow-up, 25.1% patients were deceased. After adjustment for echocardiographic variables in a Cox regression model, SPAP (HR 1.07, 95%CI 1.02-1.12, P = 0.007) and septal thickness (HR 1.36, 95%CI 1.08-1.73, P = 0.01) were both independently associated with one year mortality. A Kaplan-Meier survival methodology using stratified SPAP and septal thickness showed a trend of different event rate (log rank P = 0.003 and P = 0.035, respectively), with a gradation of cumulative risk for all-cause mortality, with a sharp increase at &gt;40mmHg and &gt;11mm, respectively. Regarding longterm follow-up, only increased SPAP proved to be an independent predictor of mortality (HR 1.04, 95%CI 1.01-1.08, P = 0.016). The difference in favor of an SPAP &lt;33mmHg (sensitivity 86.67% and specificity 54.1%) was seen early after the STEMI event and maintained at each interim analysis (log rank P = 0.002). Upon the visual analysis of the cubic spline curves, patients with SPAP &lt; ± 30mmHg had a good long-term survival. No association of LV volumes or LVEF was noted for both one year and long-term mortality. CONCLUSION Classic echocardiographic parameters still have a role to estimate prognosis after STEMI. Estimated SPAP had the greatest discriminatory capabilities, surpassing left ventricular ejection fraction! Abstract 571 FIGURE 1


2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Marcos Garces ◽  
C Rios-Navarro ◽  
L Hueso ◽  
A Diaz ◽  
C Bonanad ◽  
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Abstract Background Angiogenesis participates in re-establishing microcirculation after myocardial infarction (MI). Purpose In this study, we aim to further understand the role of the anti-angiogenic isoform vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-A165b after MI and explore its potential as a co-adjuvant therapy to coronary reperfusion. Methods Two mice MI models were formed: 1) permanent coronary ligation (non-reperfused MI), 2) transient 45-min coronary occlusion followed by reperfusion (reperfused MI); in both models, animals underwent echocardiography before euthanasia at day 21 after MI induction. Serum and myocardial VEGF-A165b levels were determined. In both experimental MI models, functional and structural implication of VEGF-A165b blockade was assessed. In a cohort of 104 ST-segment elevation MI patients, circulating VEGF-A165b levels were correlated with cardiovascular magnetic resonance-derived left ventricular ejection fraction at 6-months and with the occurrence of adverse events (death, heart failure and/or re-infarction). Results In both models, circulating and myocardial VEGF-A165b presence was increased 21 days after MI induction. Serum VEGF-A165b levels inversely correlated with systolic function evaluated by echocardiography. VEGF-A165b blockage increased capillary density, reduced infarct size, and enhanced left ventricular function in reperfused, but not in non-reperfused MI experiments. In patients, higher VEGF-A165b levels correlated with depressed ejection fraction and worse outcomes. Conclusions In experimental and clinical studies, higher serum VEGF-A165b levels associates with a worse systolic function. Its blockage enhances neoangiogenesis, reduces infarct size, and increases ejection fraction in reperfused, but not in non-reperfused MI experiments. Therefore, VEGF-A165b neutralization represents a potential co-adjuvant therapy to coronary reperfusion. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): This study was funded by “Instituto de Salud Carlos III” and “Fondos Europeos de Desarrollo Regional FEDER” (Exp. PIE15/00013, PI17/01836, PI18/00209 and CIBERCV16/11/00486).


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