scholarly journals A Rare Cause of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in COVID-19: MINOCA Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serkan Emre Eroğlu ◽  
Enis Ademoğlu ◽  
Samet Bayram ◽  
Gökhan Aksel
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Coronary Angiography ◽  
Pulmonary Angiography ◽  
St Segment Elevation ◽  
Computed Tomographic ◽  
Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction ◽  
St Segment ◽  
Computed Tomographic Pulmonary Angiography

Myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) is defined as having a stenosis of less than 50% or no stenosis in coronary angiography in a patient diagnosed with myocardial infarction. Because of its thrombogenic predisposition in COVID-19, the diagnosis of MINOCA syndrome is rarely thought in the patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial Infarction on electrocardiogram. In this case report, we discuss a 47-year-old male patient diagnosed with MINOCA who was followed up with respiratory failure due to COVID-19 viral pneumonia in intensive care unit. His 12-lead electrocardiogram showed “inferior STEMI”. A 30-40% stenosis was also shown in the midportion of left anterior descending artery in emergency coronary angiography. The patient had a normal computed tomographic pulmonary angiography and was discharged with a full recovery. MINOCA may be triggered by hyperinflammation or various processes due to COVID-19. To explain these processes associated with MINOCA syndrome, further clinical trials are needed.

scholarly journals Electroangiographic Correlation of Simultaneous ST-Segment Elevations of Anterior and Inferior Segment: Who Is the Culprit?

2021 ◽  
pp. 263246362110155
Author(s):  
Pankaj Jariwala ◽  
Shanehyder Zaidi ◽  
Kartik Jadhav
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Coronary Angiography ◽  
Coronary Arteries ◽  
Index Case ◽  
St Segment Elevation ◽  
Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction ◽  
St Segment ◽  
Inferior Segment ◽  
The Right ◽  
Proximal Occlusion

Simultaneous ST-segment elevation (SST-SE) in anterior and inferior leads in the setting of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction is often confounding for a cardiologist and further more challenging is the angiographic localization of the culprit vessel. SST-SE can be fatal as it jeopardizes simultaneously a larger area of myocardium. This phenomenon could be due to “one lesion, one artery,” “two lesions, one artery,” “two lesions, two arteries,” or combinations in two different coronary arteries. We have discussed an index case where we encountered a phenomenon of SST-SE and coronary angiography demonstrated “two lesions, one artery” (proximal occlusion and distal critical diffuse stenoses of the wrap-around left anterior descending [LAD] artery) and “two lesions, two (different coronary) arteries” (previously mentioned stenoses of the LAD artery and critical stenosis of the posterolateral branch of the right coronary arteries). We have also described in brief the possible causes of this phenomena and their electroangiographic correlation of the culprit vessels.

scholarly journals Complete revascularization reduces cardiovascular death in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and multivessel disease: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (42) ◽  
pp. 4103-4110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Pavasini ◽  
Simone Biscaglia ◽  
Emanuele Barbato ◽  
Matteo Tebaldi ◽  
Dariusz Dudek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trials ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cardiovascular Death ◽  
Multivessel Disease ◽  
Complete Revascularization ◽  
St Segment Elevation ◽  
Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction ◽  
St Segment

Abstract Aims The aim of this work was to investigate the prognostic impact of revascularization of non-culprit lesions in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel disease by performing a meta-analysis of available randomized clinical trials (RCTs). Methods and results Data from six RCTs comparing complete vs. culprit-only revascularization in STEMI patients with multivessel disease were analysed with random effect generic inverse variance method meta-analysis. The endpoints were expressed as hazard ratio (HR) with 95% confidence interval (CI). The primary outcome was cardiovascular death. Main secondary outcomes of interest were all-cause death, myocardial infarction (MI), and repeated coronary revascularization. Overall, 6528 patients were included (3139 complete group, 3389 culprit-only group). After a follow-up ranging between 1 and 3 years (median 2 years), cardiovascular death was significantly reduced in the group receiving complete revascularization (HR 0.62, 95% CI 0.39–0.97, I2 = 29%). The number needed to treat to prevent one cardiovascular death was 70 (95% CI 36–150). The secondary endpoints MI and revascularization were also significantly reduced (HR 0.68, 95% CI 0.55–0.84, I2 = 0% and HR 0.29, 95% CI 0.22–0.38, I2 = 36%, respectively). Needed to treats were 45 (95% CI 37–55) for MI and 8 (95% CI 5–13) for revascularization. All-cause death (HR 0.81, 95% CI 0.56–1.16, I2 = 27%) was not affected by the revascularization strategy. Conclusion In a selected study population of STEMI patients with multivessel disease, a complete revascularization strategy is associated with a reduction in cardiovascular death. This reduction is concomitant with that of MI and the need of repeated revascularization.

Treatment of ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes

ESC CardioMed ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 1255-1276
Author(s):  
Borja Ibanez ◽  
Sigrun Halvorsen
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Acute Coronary Syndromes ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Compelling Evidence ◽  
St Segment Elevation ◽  
Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction ◽  
St Segment ◽  
Coronary Syndromes

Over the last 50 years, the treatment of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has been considerably improved. The widespread implementation of reperfusion (initially pharmacological and later mechanical) resulted in a magnificent reduction in the rates of in-hospital mortality from about 25% in the 1970s to 5% in the late 2010s. Mortality in real life, however, is higher than these figures shown in clinical trials. There is compelling evidence showing the association between duration of ischaemia and mortality. This is the basis for the timely reperfusion in STEMI. All actions should be made to reduce all components of the ischaemic time. Despite these advances, STEMI survivors are still at high risk for developing repetitive events, including reinfarctions, heart failure, and sudden death. Evolving therapies beyond timely reperfusion are contributing to further reduce the morbidity associated with STEMI.

The effects of percutaneous coronary intervention on mortality in elderly patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing coronary angiography

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 81-88
Author(s):  
Pınar D Gündoğmuş ◽  
Emrah B Ölçü ◽  
Ahmet Öz ◽  
İbrahim H Tanboğa ◽  
Ahmet L Orhan
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ◽  
Coronary Angiography ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Coronary Intervention ◽  
St Segment Elevation ◽  
Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction ◽  
St Segment ◽  
Percutaneous Coronary ◽  
One Year

Introduction Although it is recommended that elderly patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) should undergo an assessment for invasive revascularization, these patients undergo fewer coronary interventions despite the current guidelines. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of percutaneous coronary intervention on all-cause mortalities monthly and annually in the population. Methods Three hundred and twenty-four patients with NSTEMI aged 65 years or older who underwent coronary angiography and treated with conservative strategy or percutaneous coronary intervention were included in the study. All demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients were recorded and one-month and one-year follow-up results were analysed. Results Two hundred eight cases (64.19%) were treated with percutaneous coronary intervention and 116 cases (35.81%) of the participant were treated with conservative methods. The mean age of the participants was 75.41 ± 6.65 years. The treatment strategy was an independent predictor for the mortality of one-year (HR: 1.965). Furthermore, Killip class ≥2 (HR:2.392), Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (HR:2.637) and renal failure (HR: 3.471) were independent predictors for one-year mortality. Conclusion The present study has revealed that percutaneous coronary intervention was effective on one-year mortality in NSTEMI patients over the age of 65. It is considered that percutaneous coronary intervention would decrease mortality in these patients but it should be addressed in larger population studies.

Role of Congenital and Acquired Thrombophilic Factors in the Failure of Thrombolysis in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction.

Blood ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 104 (11) ◽  
pp. 2591-2591
Author(s):  
Carolina Fossati ◽  
Giuseppe Patti ◽  
Vincenzo Pasceri ◽  
Barbara Giannetti ◽  
Annunziata Nusca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Acute Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Coronary Angiography ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Factor V ◽  
St Segment Elevation ◽  
Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction ◽  
St Segment

Abstract In patients with acute myocardial infarction, a persistently occluded infarct related coronary artery, despite a correct thrombolysis, is associated with an unfavourable prognosis. Therefore, identification of variables predictive of ineffective thrombolysis is crucial to identify patients at higher risk of thombolysis failure. To investigate whether or not acquired or congenital thrombophilic factors had a role in the ineffective thrombolysis we designed this study in which patients treated with intravenous thrombolysis for a ST segment elevation myocardial infarction were blind tested for the thrombophilic factors on the occasion of the coronary angiography performed within 30 days from the thrombolytic treatment. Patients with known factors influencing metabolism and circulating levels of homocysteine were excluded from this study. From October 2003 to May 2004, 104 consecutive patients treated with intravenous thrombolysis for a ST segment elevation myocardial infarction were available for this study, 3of these refused to participate in the study All patients underwent,within 30 days from thrombolysis, a coronary angiography and of the 101 participating in the study, 40 resulted occluded while 61 had a patent artery. In these 101 patients we blind tested the levels of ATIII,PC,PS; moreover, we determined also the levels of homocysteine, the presence of Lupus Anticoagulant (by mean of DRVVT and Silica Clotting Time) and ACA of IgG type as well as the Plasminogen levels. Furthermore, blood samples were also analysed by PCR technique for the presence of Factor V Leiden, the G20210A Factor II mutation and the C677T mutation in the MTHFR gene. Surprisingly, patients with MTHFR 677TT homozygosis had a significantly higher prevalence of occluded infarct artery (73%) vs those with MTHFR 677CT/CC genotype (30%, P=0.0008); frequency of MTHFR 677TT homozygosis was 4-fold higher in patients with occluded vs those with a patent vessel (40% vs 10%, P=0.0008). MTHFR 677TT genotype predicted the risk of failed thrombolysis with a specificity of 90% and multivariate analysis showed that MTHFR 677TT homozygosis was independently associated with an occluded artery (odds ratio 3.8, 95% confidence interval 1.1–9.1; P=0.03). None of the other studied factors at multivariate analysis influenced the thrombolysis failure. Moreover, patients with occluded infarct vessel and MTHFR 677TT genotype had the highest homocysteine levels (P=0.011). Our findings indicate that in patients with acute myocardial infarction, MTHFR 677TT homozygous is independently associated with a persistently occluded infarct-related artery after thrombolysis.

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