scholarly journals Does the extent of collaterals influence the severity of the myocardial injury as assessed by elevation in biomarkers?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-53
Author(s):  
Gajendra Dubey ◽  
Kamal Sharma ◽  
Iva Patel ◽  
Zeeshan Mansuri ◽  
Vishal Sharma

Introduction: Quantitative analysis of cardiac biomarkers, troponin I and CPK-MB, estimates the extent of myocardial injury while extent of benefit from coronary collateral circulation (CCC) to protect myocardium during acute myocardial infarction (AMI) needs validation. We analysed if the extent of collaterals had impact on baseline biomarkers at the time of coronary angiogram. Methods: We analysed 3616 consecutive patients who presented with AMI and underwent invasive coronary angiography (CAG) with intent to revascularisation with biomarkers assessment at the time of CAG. CCC to Infarct related artery (IRA) were graded as per Rentrop grading viz. poorly-developed CCC (Grade 0/1 as Group A) and well-developed CCC (Grade 2/3 as Group B). Results: Both groups (A and B) were matched for demographics, traditional risk factors, SYNTAX 1 Score, time to CAG from onset of angina and eGFR. 36.59% of patients had Non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) as compared to 63.41% ST -segment elevation infarction (STEMI). Overall Troponin I (P=0.01, P=0.01) and CPK MB (P=0.00, P=0.002) values were lower in group B in both NSTEMI and STEMI groups respectively. Troponin I and CPK-MB were significantly lower in group B [with NSTEMI for SVD (Single vessel disease) (P=0.05) and DVD (Double vessel disease) (P=0.04),but not for TVD (Triple vessel disease) and with STEMI in SVD (P=0.01), DVD (P=0.01) and TVD (P=0.001)]. Conclusion: Patients with well-developed coronary collaterals had a lower rise in biomarkers in AMI as compared to those with poor collaterals amongst both NSTEMI and STEMI groups.

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (07) ◽  
pp. 1136-1140
Author(s):  
Muhammad Akram ◽  
Muhammad Atif Malik ◽  
Shahadat Hussain Ch

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation of TripleVessel Disease with TIMI score in patients of Non ST segment elevation Myocardial Infarction.Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Study wasconducted in the Department of Cardiology, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur from 01-01-2017 to 31-12-2017. Materials & Methods: A total of 150 patients with NSTEMI of age 20-65years of either gender were included in the study. TIMI score calculation was done in everypatient and each patient was graded from 0-7. All the patients underwent through coronaryangiography to determine the involvement of coronary arteries. Variables used were TIMI score,BMI and extent of disease diagnosed by Angiography. The data was collected and analyzedwith SPSS V20. Results: Mean age was 38.70 ± 6.37 years in our study. Out of the 150 patients,128 (85.33%) were male and 22 (14.67%) were females with ratio of 5.8:1. Mean height was171.32 ± 14.38m. Mean weight was 81.36 ± 17.62 kg. Mean BMI was 29.75±4.89 kg/m2. Threevessel involvements were in 98(65.33%) patients, whereas two vessel, one vessel and normal.Conclusion: The TIMI scoring system is ideal, realistic and practically easy to use at the patientbedside. It suggests a high frequency (65.33%) of Triple Vessel Disease, in patients with Non-STsegment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), if TIMI score is>4.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Casey Meizinger ◽  
Bruce Klugherz

Abstract Background While it is understood that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is primarily complicated by respiratory failure, more data are emerging on the cardiovascular complications of this disease. A subset of COVID-19 patients present with ST-elevations on electrocardiogram (ECG) yet normal coronary angiography, a presentation that can fit criteria for myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary atherosclerosis (MINOCA). There is little known about non-coronary myocardial injury observed in patients with COVID-19, and we present a case that should encourage further conversation and study of this clinical challenge. Case summary An 86-year-old man presented to our institution with acute hypoxic respiratory failure and an ECG showing anteroseptal ST-segment elevation concerning for myocardial infarction. Mechanic ventilation was initiated prior to presentation, and emergent transthoracic echocardiography reported an ejection fraction of 50–55%, with no significant regional wall motion abnormalities. Next, emergent coronary angiography was performed, and no significant coronary artery disease was detected. The patient tested positive for COVID-19. Despite supportive management in the intensive care unit, the patient passed away. Discussion We present a case of COVID-19 that is likely associated with MINOCA. It is crucial to understand that in COVID-19 patients with signs of myocardial infarction, not all myocardial injury is due to obstructive coronary artery disease. In the case of COVID-19 pathophysiology, it is important to consider the cardiovascular effects of hypoxic respiratory failure, potential myocarditis, and significant systemic inflammation. Continued surveillance and research on the cardiovascular complications of COVID-19 is essential to further elucidate management and prognosis.


2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Vishnevskaya ◽  
T.Y.E Storozhenko ◽  
M.P Kopytsya

Abstract Introduction Major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are still common despite the modern treatment approaches. It may be caused by the “no-reflow” phenomenon. One of the promising biomarkers for the coronary “no-reflow” phenomenon prediction is proinflammatory cytokine macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF). Purpose To estimate the role of MIF in the prediction of early reperfusion myocardial injury in patients with STEMI. Methods The study involved 341 STEMI patients (78.6% male and 21.4% female) with an average age of 59.08±9.65 years. Control group of 12 healthy volunteers included. All patients were made to undergo a baseline investigation. In addition, the level of MIF determined twice during the first 12 hours of STEMI, before the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and after the procedure. Coronary blood flow evaluated using TIMI flow grade and myocardial blush grade (MBG). All patients had epicardial blood flow TIMI 3. The criteria for “no-reflow” diagnosis were myocardial perfusion at MBG 0 or MBG 1 level with complete recovery of epicardial blood flow or ST-segment resolution (rST) of less than 70% from baseline within 2 hours after PCI. All patients were divided into two groups according to MBG and rST after PCI more and less than 70%: 147 patients in the first group with MBG stage 0–1, 182 patients with MBG stage 2–3 Results 64% of STEMI patients had elevated MIF levels above the highest value in healthy controls (2778±217 ng/ml; 225±6,7 ng/ml; p=0,0003). The level of MIF biomarker, determined before PCI was significantly higher in the group of patients with MBG 0–1 in comparison to MBG 2–3. (4708±471 ng/ml vs 2914±347ng/ml; p=0,004). Using the multivariate regression analysis, the dependencies of the biomarker MIF on the parameters of the reperfusion myocardial injuries were obtained. MIF measured before revascularization as well as the patient's gender, was an independent predictor of MBG 0–1 and rST less than 70% (coefficients Beta 0,1; odd ratio 1,1; 95%confidential interval (CI) 1,0–1,2; p=0,037 and coefficient Beta 2,9; odd ratio 17.7; 95% CI 0,96–32; p=0,05, respectively). Conclusions The study revealed that MIF predicts reperfusion myocardial injury in patients with STEMI. Future investigations of the MIF biological effects are the perspective direction in the field of modern cardiology. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: None


Circulation ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 130 (suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarun W Dasari ◽  
Steve Hamilton ◽  
Anita Y Chen ◽  
Tracy Y Wang ◽  
James A de Lemos ◽  
...  

Background: There is little recent data describing the characteristics and outcomes of STEMI patients who do not undergo urgent reperfusion. Methods: Using the ACTION Registry®-GWTG™ database, we examined 232,208 STEMI patients presenting January 2007 through December 2013 at 793 U.S. centers. The cohort was divided into those who underwent reperfusion (n=194,916; 84%), had documented contraindication to reperfusion (n=31,518; 13.5%) and were eligible but not reperfused (n=5,774; 2.5%). Clinical characteristics and in-hospital outcomes were compared between these groups. Results: Compared with those reperfused, patients not reperfused were older, more often female and had higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, MI, stroke and atrial fibrillation. LBBB and CHF were more common in the non-reperfused groups upon presentation. The major documented contraindications to reperfusion were unsuitable anatomy for primary PCI (31%), symptoms onset > 12 hours (9%), patient/family refusal/DNR status (6%), resolved chest pain (6%) and ST elevation (5%) presentation to non-PCI centers (4%). Three-vessel disease and in-hospital CABG were more common in non-reperfused patients with and without contraindication compared with those receiving reperfusion (39 & 37% vs. 26%, p<0.001) and (17 & 17% vs. 3%, p<0.001 respectively). In-hospital outcomes are summarized in the table. Conclusion: Most STEMI patients who were not reperfused had a documented contraindication. Unsuitable anatomy for PCI was the major contributor to ineligibility. In hospital mortality, death/MI and cardiogenic shock were higher in the non-reperfused groups.


2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Scott Wright ◽  
Joseph G Murphy

Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) present clinically when their disease enters an unstable phase known as an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), in which the cap of a previously stable atheromatous coronary plaque ruptures or erodes, which in turn activates a thrombotic cascade that may lead to coronary artery occlusion, myocardial infarction (MI), cardiogenic shock, and patient death. There are nearly 2 million episodes of ACS in the United States annually; it is the most common reason for hospitalization with CAD and is the leading cause of death in the developed world. ACS patients include those with unstable angina (UA), non–ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (non-STEMI), and ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and patients who die suddenly of an arrhythmia precipitated by coronary occlusion. The distinction among various ACS subgroups reflects varying characteristics of clinical presentation (presence or absence of elevated cardiac biomarkers) and the type of electrocardiographic (ECG) changes manifested on the initial ECG at the time of hospitalization. This chapter focuses on UA and non-STEMI. A graph outlines mortality risks faced by patients with varying degrees of renal insufficiency. An algorithm describes the suggested management of patients admitted with UA or non-STEMI. Tables describe the risk stratification of the patient with chest pain, categories of Killip class, examination findings of a patient with high-risk ACS, diagnosis of MI, causes of troponin elevation other than ischemic heart disease, initial risk stratification of ACS patients, and long-term medical therapies and goals in ACS patients. This review contains 2 highly rendered figures, 11 tables, and 76 references.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fan-xin Kong ◽  
Meng Li ◽  
Chun-Yan Ma ◽  
Ping-ping Meng ◽  
Yong-huai Wang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Loeffler’s endocarditis is an inflammatory cardiac condition of hypereosinophilic syndrome which rarely involves coronary artery. When coronary artery is involved, known as eosinophilic coronary periarteritis, the clinical presentation, electrocardiographic changes and troponin level are extremely nonspecific and may mimic acute coronary syndrome. It is very important to make differential diagnosis for ECPA in order to avoid the unnecessary further invasive coronary angiography. Case presentation We report a case with chest pain, ST-segment depression in electrocardiogram and increased troponin-I mimicking acute non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. However, quick echocardiography showed endomyocardial thickening with normal regional wall motion, which corresponded to the characteristics of Loeffler’s endocarditis. Emergent blood analysis showed marked increase in eosinophils and computed tomography angiography found no significant stenosis of coronary artery. Manifestations of magnetic resonance imaging consisted with findings of echocardiography. Finally, the patient was diagnosed as Loeffler’s endocarditis and possible coronary spasm secondary to eosinophilic coronary periarteritis. Conclusion This case exhibits the crucial use of quick transthoracic echocardiography and the emergent hematological examination for differential diagnosis in such scenarios as often if electrocardiogram change mimicking myocardial infarction.


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