scholarly journals Coronary angiography finding of exercise tread mill test positive patients in a tertiary care center

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit Shrestha ◽  
Sanjeev Thapa ◽  
Sheelendra Shakya ◽  
Ravi Shahi ◽  
Chandra Mani Paudel ◽  
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Background and Aims: The use of coronary angiography in diagnosing coronary artery disease is limited by its invasive property. In the other hand correct interpretation of tread mill test data and its use as a key diagnostic modality also has been a problem. The study was thus aimed to see the diagnostic accuracy of treadmill test to rule out coronary artery disease.Methods: We included all the patients who had positive tread mill stress test and underwent coronary angiography and were subsequently analyzed for presence of coronary artery disease.Results: A total of 303 patients were included with 119 males and 184 females with mean age of 53.6±10.5 yrs and 51.7±8.6 yrs respectively. Normal coronaries was seen in 114(54.0%), borderline lesion in 29 (13.7%) and significant lesion in 68 (32.2%) with 48(22.7%) having single vessel disease, 29(13.7%) double vessel disease and 14(6.6%) triple vessel disease. Coronary artery diseases was highest among diabetics (57.7%, OR 1.72 (95 % CI: 0.92 to 3.20), p value-0.08).Similarly the risk of coronary artery disease was significantly highest among patient with ≥2 risk factor (OR: 8.10,95 % CI: 4.96 to 13.24, P < 0.0001). Gender distribution showed that coronary artery disease was significantly higher in males than females (53% vs 35% respectively, OR: 2.08, 95 % CI: 1.30 to 3.32, p value-0.002).Conclusion: The value of tread mill test to predict coronary artery disease is highest in patients with two or more risk factor especially in those with diabetes with significance increased among males.

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Amit Shrestha ◽  
Sanjeev Thapa ◽  
Shilendra Shakya ◽  
Ravi Shahi

Background: The diagnosis rate of coronary artery disease (CAD) has been dramatically increased with the development of interventional technique. Coronary angiography (CAG) is the “gold standard” tool for CAD diagnosis. Due to its invasive property, CAG has been limited. Treadmill test (TMT) is still broadly used as an economic and simple method to screen and assist the diagnosis of CAD. However, correct interpretation of such data is essential in determining diagnostic and treatment strategies. Methods: All the patients attending outpatient department of Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center (MCVTC) and having positive findings in tread mill stress test (TMT) using Bruce protocol underwent selective coronary angiography (CAG), in MCVTC Cath Lab using standard technique and were analyzed in multiple views with significant coronary stenosis defined as of ≥70 % lesion, 50-60% as borderline and 20-30% as minor coronary artery disease. Results: A total of 303 patients (mean age 52.8 ±9.7 yrs) were included during a study period of approximately 1½ yrs (Oct 2015 to Dec 2016), among whom male were of average 53.6 ±10.5 yrs and female were of 51.7±8.6 yrs. Risk factor estimation among patients showed that 49.3 % were hypertensive, 29.9% were overweight, 15.2% were diabetic and 5.7% were smoker. Coronary angiography of patients revealed normal coronaries in 114(54.0%), borderline lesion in 29(13.7%) and significant lesion in 68 (32.2%). Among those with diagnosed coronary artery disease (CAD), 48(22.7%) had single vessel disease, 29(13.7%) had double vessel disease and 14(6.6%) had triple vessel disease. The sub group analysis based on of risk factor and coronary artery disease showed coronary artery diseases was highest among diabetics (57.7%) followed by smokers (55%) compared. The risk of Coronary artery disease found to be significantly higher among patient with ≥2 CAD risk factor. Males with stress test positive had significantly higher chances of having CAD than females (53% vs 35% respectively). Conclusion: Coronary artery disease (CAD) among patients with TMT positive status is higher in patients with diabetics and smokers, especially those with two or more CAD risk factors. Results of this study showed that the pretest probability of treadmill stress-test is higher in males with two or more CAD risk factor especially diabetes and smoking compared to the female counterparts with similar factors, so should be supplemented by other non-invasive techniques (such as stress echocardiography, myocardial perfusion imaging) for further confirmation of diagnosis. (such as Astress echocardiography, myocardial perfusion imaging) for further confirmation of diagnosis.


2021 ◽  
pp. 41-45
Author(s):  
Saroj Mandal ◽  
Vignesh. R ◽  
Sidnath Singh

BACKGROUND:Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the most common causes of mortality and morbidity in both developed and developing countries. It is a leading cause of death in India, and its contribution to mortality is rising. Considering the increasing burden of coronary artery disease and its mortality and the usefulness of identifying risk factors, studying the clinical profile and angiographic pattern will help us intervene the disease at various levels which can help control the morbidity and mortality of coronary artery diease. MATERIALS AND METHOD: The present study was conducted in the Department of Cardiology,IPGMER & SSKM Hospital,Kolkata during the period of January 2019 to December 2019.This is a hospital based observational prospective study with prospective data collection,where all patients of coronary artery disease who had undergone coronary angiography has been taken into consideration to find out the risk factors,clinical profiles and angiographic patterns in coronary artery disease patients in Kolkata. RESULTS: Maximum patients were present in the age group 51-60 years of age.Mean age is 56.7+11.6sd.Male patients were 70% and female patients were 30%.Most common symptom was chest pain,90% of patients had it during the time of presentation.The next frequent symptom was shortness of breath which was seen in 52% of patients. Most common risk factor was smoking which was seen in 58% of patients.Next frequent risk factor being hypertension seen in 43.5% of patients.Obesity was seen in 59.2% of patients.On coronary angiography,40% of patients had Single vessel CAD,27.3% had double vessel CAD,23.5% had Double vessel CAD,6.5% had Non-Significant CAD and 2.7% had Normal coronaries(recanalized epicardial coronaries).LAD was involved in 73.5% of patients,51.7 % had RCA involved,43.5 % had LCX involved and LMCA was involved in 1.7% of patients. CONCLUSION:Smoking and hypertension are the most common risk factors.Single vessel disease is the most common angiographic pattern.Risk factors should be addressed properly to decrease the morbidity and mortality of coronary artery disease


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 39-46
Author(s):  
Subhasish Singh ◽  
Rashmita Pradhan

Background: In order to facilitate diagnosis and timely intervention, it is essential to understand the presentation pattern of cardiac symptoms, and distribution of risk factors in women with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). However, limited data is available regarding the salient features of CAD in women like distribution of risk factors and anatomical extent. Aims and Objective: The purpose of the present study was to determine the clinical and risk factor profile of women admitted with CAD and to analyze their angiographic findings in relation to the clinical presentation and risk factors in a tertiary care referral center of eastern India. Materials and Methods: In this study we prospectively analysed risk factors and angiographic patterns of 140 consecutive female patients who underwent coronary angiography for suspected CAD over a period of 2 years. Results: CAD most commonly affected females of age group >60yrs with higher incidence among postmenopausal as compared to premenopausal women. Unstable angina was the commonest presentation among patients with normal coronaries as well as obstructive CAD.A substantial percentage of women presenting with anginal pain were angiographically normal. Hypertension was the most common associated risk factor followed by diabetes, elevated total cholesterol, high LDL & low HDL. Most common coronary angiography finding was single vessel disease. On analysis, diabetes mellitus, elevated cholesterol, elevated LDL & triglycerides were most commonly associated with triple vessel disease. Conclusion: The incidence of CAD in females increased with age. Single vessel disease was the commonest presentation with Left Anterior Descending Artery, the most frequently involved vessel.


2018 ◽  
Vol 118 (12) ◽  
pp. 2162-2170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamilla Steensig ◽  
Kevin Olesen ◽  
Troels Thim ◽  
Jens Nielsen ◽  
Svend Jensen ◽  
...  

Background Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) have an increased risk of ischaemic stroke. The risk can be predicted by the CHA2DS2-VASc score, in which the vascular component refers to previous myocardial infarction, peripheral artery disease and aortic plaque, whereas coronary artery disease (CAD) is not included. Objectives This article explores whether CAD per se or extent provides independent prognostic information of future stroke among patients with AF. Materials and Methods Consecutive patients with AF and coronary angiography performed between 2004 and 2012 were included. The endpoint was a composite of ischaemic stroke, transient ischaemic attack and systemic embolism. The risk of ischaemic events was estimated according to the presence and extent of CAD. Incidence rate ratios (IRR) were calculated in reference to patients without CAD and adjusted for parameters included in the CHA2DS2-VASc score and treatment with anti-platelet agents and/or oral anticoagulants. Results Of 96,430 patients undergoing coronary angiography, 12,690 had AF. Among patients with AF, 7,533 (59.4%) had CAD. Mean follow-up was 3 years. While presence of CAD was an independent risk factor for the composite endpoint (adjusted IRR, 1.25; 1.06–1.47), extent of CAD defined as 1-, 2-, 3- or diffuse vessel disease did not add additional independent risk information. Conclusion Presence, but not extent, of CAD was an independent risk factor of the composite thromboembolic endpoint beyond the components already included in the CHA2DS2-VASc score. Consequently, we suggest that significant angiographically proven CAD should be included in the vascular disease criterion in the CHA2DS2-VASc score.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 68-71
Author(s):  
Binay Kumar Rauniyar ◽  
Arun Kadel ◽  
Kiran Prasad Acharya ◽  
Kartikesh Kumar Thakur ◽  
Rakesh Bahadur Adhikari ◽  
...  

Background: With rise in prevalence of conventional risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, smoking, dyslipidemia and obesity the incidence of coronary artery disease in young patients have increased in the recent decades even in developing world. There have been multiple studies done in Nepal studying the angiographic profile of coronary disease in general population. However, only few studies has been done till date on the angiographic profile in the young population in our country. Aims and Objectives: In this study, we aim to determine the angiographic profile of young patient ≤ 40 years in a tertiary care centre of Nepal. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analytic study was done in Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre from January 2019 to December 2019. Individuals of both genders with age ≤ 40 years who underwent coronary angiography were included. Results: Total 109 patients were included. Out of 109, 89 were male and 20 were female. The mean age for male was 35.55 ± 4.31 and for female was 38.55 ± 1.90 (P = 0.003). Among 61 (55.96%) patients who had significant coronary artery disease, 33 patients (30.27%) with single vessel disease, 15 patients (13.76%) had double vessel disease, and 13 patients (11.92%) had triple vessel disease. Left anterior descending (LAD) artery was found to be most frequently involved in all patterns of Coronary artery disease (CAD). Smoking was the most common coronary risk factor present in 29.3% of patients followed by hypertension, family history of premature CAD and diabetes in 14.6%, 7.5% and 5.5% of patients respectively. Overall, the prevalence of smoking was more in males (31.4%) than in females (20%). Conclusion: Single vessel disease (SVD) was most prevalent in young patients with significant CAD. LAD is the most commonly involved coronary artery followed by Right coronary artery (RCA) and Left Circumflex (LCX).


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2757-2762
Author(s):  
Vinesh Kumar ◽  
Fawad Ali Siddiqui ◽  
Kiran Irfan ◽  
Muhammad Adeel Qamar ◽  
Ghulam Jaffar Shah ◽  
...  

Introduction: Higher levels of troponins >10 folds of upper normal limits (UNL) are considered as high-risk patients on coronary angiography sufferers having high levels of troponin-I (>10 folds upper limit normal level) had extra three-vessel coronary artery disease involvement. Objectives: To determine the frequency of degree of cardiovascular disease with Troponin-I level >10 folds ULN in NSTEMI patients at tertiary care hospital. Methodology: It is a cross-sectional study comprising of a total 800 patients recruited from the Department of Cardiology, National Institute of Coronary Disease, Karachi Pakistan based on Exclusion/Inclusion criteria. Results: There are 678 male as well as 122 female patients. The mean troponin-I level was 15.00±6.82 ng/ml. Single vessel disease found in 25.25% cases, two vessel diseases were observed in 37.75% cases, and three vessel diseases were observed in 20% cases. 83% were found with extent of CAD findings on angiography. There have been 678 male and also 122 female patients. The mean troponin-I level was 15.00±6.82 ng/ml. Single vessel disease found in 25.25% cases, two vessel diseases were observed in 37.75% cases, and three vessel diseases were observed in 20% cases. 83% were found with extent of CAD findings on angiography. Conclusion: The higher troponin level found significantly associated with extent of CAD and three vessel disease. To understand the cardiovascular troponin condition of the sufferer as soon as feasible is crucial. Keywords: Extent of Coronary Artery Disease, NSTEMI, Troponin-I Level >10 Folds ULN


2010 ◽  
Vol 95 (5) ◽  
pp. 2376-2383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erdembileg Anuurad ◽  
Zeynep Ozturk ◽  
Byambaa Enkhmaa ◽  
Thomas A. Pearson ◽  
Lars Berglund

Abstract Context: Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) is bound predominately to low-density lipoprotein and has been implicated as a risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD). Objective: We investigated the association between Lp-PLA2 and CAD in a biethnic African-American and Caucasian population. Design: Lp-PLA2 mass, activity, and index, an integrated measure of mass and activity, and other cardiovascular risk factors were determined in 224 African-Americans and 336 Caucasians undergoing coronary angiography. Main Outcome Measures: We assessed the distribution of Lp-PLA2 levels and determined the predictive role of Lp-PLA2 as a risk factor for CAD. Results: Levels of Lp-PLA2 mass and activity were higher among Caucasians compared with African-Americans (293 ± 75 vs. 232 ± 76 ng/ml, P &lt; 0.001 for mass and 173 ± 41 vs. 141 ± 39 nmol/min/ml, P &lt; 0.001 for activity, respectively). However, Lp-PLA2 index was similar in the two groups (0.61 ± 0.17 vs. 0.64 ± 0.19, P = NS). In both ethnic groups, Lp-PLA2 activity and index was significantly higher among subjects with CAD. African-American subjects with CAD had significantly higher Lp-PLA2 index than corresponding Caucasian subjects (0.69 ± 0.20 vs. 0.63 ± 0.18, P = 0.028). In multivariate regression analyses, after adjusting for other risk factors, Lp-PLA2 index was independently (odds ratio 6.7, P = 0.047) associated with CAD in African-Americans but not Caucasians. Conclusions: Lp-PLA2 activity and index was associated with presence of CAD among African-Americans and Caucasians undergoing coronary angiography. The findings suggest an independent impact of vascular inflammation among African-Americans as contributory to CAD risk and underscore the importance of Lp-PLA2 as a cardiovascular risk factor.


2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-24
Author(s):  
Ravi Sahi ◽  
Arun Sayami ◽  
Ratna Mani Gajurel ◽  
Chandra Mani Poudel ◽  
Hemant Shrestha ◽  
...  

Background and Aims: Coronary artery disease (CAD) constitute a major cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide with an enormous burden on healthcare resources. Prevalence and pattern of CAD in patients of rheumatic and non-rhemuatic valvular heart diseases varies widely with limited data on optimal strategies for diagnosis and treatment.Methods: This study includes 97 patients with rheumatic and non-rheumatic valvular heart disease who underwent coronary angiogram (CAG) before cardiac surgery. Patients were divided into two groups based on rheumatic heart disease (RHD) & non-rheumatic disease (Non-RHD) and correlate the patterns of CAD.Results: Out of 97 patients, 22 (22.6%) patients were found to have significant CAD. In patients with non-rheumatic origin CAD was common (15 patients, 68.1%) as compared to rheumatic origin (7 patients, 31. 8%). In rheumatic origin, the prevalence was 7(12.2%) out of 57 patients while in non-rheumatic origin, was 15(37.5%) out of 40 patients. In RHD group, all patients with CAD were found to have single vessel diease (SVD) while, in non-RHD group, 11 patients (73.3%) had SVD, 3 patients (16.7%) had double vessel disease (DVD) and one patient (5.6%) had triple vessel disease (TVD).Conclusions: Prevalence of CAD is higher in patients with non-RHD in comparison to those with RHD. We also found SVD to be the most common pattern of CAD in both rheumatic and non-rheumatic valvular heart disease.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-111
Author(s):  
Akintunde Adeseye A ◽  
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Olafiranye Oladipupo ◽  
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The need for provision of more diagnostic facility for coronary angiography to diagnose coronary artery disease among Africans cannot be overemphasized as there is the possibility that coronary artery disease may not be as uncommon as it is presently estimated but may be manifesting with different phenotypic presentations compared to the Caucasians. We present an otherwise stable adult rural Nigerian with hypertension and diabetes who was diagnosed with a triple vessel disease and subsequently had coronary angioplasty and stenting with good effect.


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