Abstract 11785: The Association of Guideline Adherence of Coronary Revascularization and Clinical Outcomes for Patients With Stable and Complex Coronary Artery Disease

Circulation ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 132 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chenfei Rao ◽  
Zhe Zheng ◽  
Shengshou Hu ◽  
Heng Zhang

Introduction: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) gained popularity in China, there are gaps in knowledge about the appropriateness of revascularization procedures and related outcomes of stable and complex coronary artery disease. Methods: Using the China PEACE (Patient-centered Evaluative Assessment of Cardiac Events) research network, this prospective study of 3-Vessel Disease (China PEACE-3VD) consecutively enrolled patients with 3-vessel and/or left-main disease diagnosed by elective coronary angiography in 24 large cardiovascular centers in China. We abstracted medical record data for patient characteristics and treatment strategies, the core lab calculated SYNTAX Scores for all patients. We classified the appropriateness of treatment for each patient using 2011 Guideline on Myocardial Revascularization published by European Society of Cardiology and European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. We compared the 1-year rates of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebral events (MACCE) between patients underwent revascularization with I/IIa and IIb/III indications. Results: We consecutively enrolled 3186 patients from participated hospitals. Among them, 20.4% (651) underwent medical therapy, 79.6% (2535) underwent revascularization procedures (PCI: 87.4%, 12.6% CABG) during the index hospitalization. For patients underwent revascularization procedures, 47.9% patients were suitable for both CABG and PCI (has I indication for CABG, and IIa indication for PCI, group A), 52.1% were only suitable for CABG (has I indication for CABG, and IIb/III for PCI, group B). In group A, 95% underwent PCI, 5% underwent CABG, the 1-year MACCE rates of CABG and PCI showed no significant difference (PCI: 4.6%, CABG: 7.7%, adjusted OR=1.21, p=0.81); In group B, 80.4% underwent PCI, 19.6% underwent CABG, the 1-year MACCE rates of CABG is significantly lower than PCI (PCI: 7.5%, CABG: 2.3%, adjusted OR=3.18, p=0.027). Conclusions: Using the Guideline on Myocardial Revascularization, we identified certain overuse of PCI for stable and complex coronary artery disease. The inappropriate use of PCI is associated with worse 1-year outcomes than CABG. (NCT01625312)

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 150-153
Author(s):  
Thiago Gonçalves Schroder e Souza ◽  
Jonathan Batista Souza ◽  
Evandro Bertanha Nunes ◽  
Roberto Mário Arruda Verzola ◽  
Cláudia Vanessa Barrionuevo ◽  
...  

Introduction: Smoking is associated with the development of coronary artery disease and influences negatively the prognosis of patients undergoing myocardial revascularization procedures. However, the rate of smoking cessation after these procedures is not well established in the literature. We aimed to evaluate the rate of smoking cessation in patients undergoing revascularization procedures, immediately and after 12 months of follow-up.Methods: We examined smoking patients from a unique cardiology center who underwent myocardial revascularization procedures between January 2010 and December 2011. These patients were allocated to two groups according to the revascularization procedure performed: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) and Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI). Data related to cessation or maintenance of smoking were obtained at subsequent clinical appointments or telephone calls.Results: Among 173 patients selected, 118 (68.2%) underwent PCI and 55 (31.8%) underwent CABG. After revascularization procedures, the total rate of smoking cessation was 79.3%. Furthermore, there was no significant difference between the two groups (83.6% – CI 95%: 71.2–92.2% for CABG, and 79.3% – CI 95%: 70.8–86.3% for PCI). The maintenance of smoking cessation after one year was 53.2%, similar between groups (52.7% for CABG and 53.4% for PCI). Nevertheless, the average time of smoking cessation was significantly higher in the CABG group (6.9 months versus 4.5 months for PCI).Conclusions: Coronary interventions add important value to smoking cessation, and the smoking cessation rates were similar, independent of the procedure executed.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Mohamed Shawky ◽  
Yousry Elsaied Rizk ◽  
Mohammed Mohammed Mohammed Saffan ◽  
Ashraf Mostafa Elnahas Wahdan ◽  
Mohamed Ahmed Gouda Elgazzar

Background: Obesity affects cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and it increases the risk of coronary artery disease. Despite that, several cardiac surgery risk stratification scores do not consider the effect of obesity on the outcomes. The objective of this research is to study the impact of body mass index (BMI) on morbidity and mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in Egyptian patients. Methods: This prospective cohort study included 200 patients who underwent CABG for atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. Patients were divided into two groups, group A: patients with BMI ≥ 25 Kg/m2 and group B: patients with BMI < 25 Kg/m2. The mean age in group A was 56± 4.95 years vs. 54± 5.5 years in group B (p= 0.102). Male patients presented 58% of the population in group A vs 74% in group B (p= 0.017). 60% of patients were hypertensive in group A compared to 63% in group B (p= 0.66) and 62%, and 48% were diabetics in group A and B respectively (p= 0.04). Results: Postoperatively, there was a significant increase in wound infection (40% vs 8%; p< 0.001), chest infection (47% vs. 10% p< 0.001), surgical re-exploration (28% vs. 1%; p< 0.001), prolonged ICU stays (5.3 ± 2.88 vs. 3.93 ± 1.71 days; p< 0.001), ward stay (11.28 ±8.9 vs. 5.48 ± 2.45 days; p< 0.001), mediastinitis (34% vs. 6%; p< 0.001), the occurrence of sternal wound sinus within 8 months (26% vs. 7%; p< 0.001), in group A more compared to group B. There was no difference in ejection fraction (54.2 ±7.38 vs. 54.7 ± 9.1%; p= 0.69) and mortality (4% vs. 2%; p= 0.68) between groups. Conclusions: BMI 25 Kg/m2 or higher is associated with increased infectious complications and prolonged stay after CABG; however, it did not affect mortality. Optimizing body weight is recommended before elective surgery.


2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Mohammed Iqbal Ahmed ◽  
Khandker Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman ◽  
Mohammad Arifur Rahman ◽  
Mohammad Selim Mahmod ◽  
Shamsun Nahar

Background: Dyslipidaemias is one of the major risk factor for Coronary artery diseases (CAD).There is an inverse correlation between high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and the risk of coronary artery disease. Understanding the angiographic characteristics of coronary artery diseases (CAD) in low and normal HDLC patients and its association with severity of CAD is very important for future intervention. Although highdensity lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is well established predictor of future cardiovascular event, little information is available regarding its correlation with the prevalence and severity of angiographically evaluated coronary artery diseases (CAD).Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional comparative study was conducted in the Department of Cardiology, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet during the period from January 2012 to December 2013. We included 100 patients with coronary artery diseases and divided into two groups. 50 patients with low HDL-C (<40 mg/dl) were taken in study group (Group-A) and 50 patients with normal HDLC (>40 mg/dl) were taken in control group (Group-B) according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Coronary angiography was performed via the trans-femoral approach using standard techniques. Severity of CAD was determined by vessels score and Friesinger score.Results: The age [51.1 (SD 8.7) years vs 51.4 (SD 8.2) years; p>0.05] and sex [45 (90.0%) male and 5 (10.0%) female vs 41 (82.0%) male and 9 (18.0%) female; p=0.249] were similar in group-A and group-B. The conventional risk did not show any significant difference between low and normal HDL level group such as age, sex, smoking, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, BMI, hypercholesterolaemia, high serum LDL, hypertriglyceridaemia and family history of CAD (p>0.05 each). No significant vessel disease [3 (6.0%) vs 14 (28.0%); p=0.008] and single vessel disease [11 (22.0%) vs 25 (50.0%); p=0.020] were significantly fewer in group A than that of group-B; while double vessel disease [14 (28.0%) vs 5 (10.0%); p=0.039] and triple vessels disease [22 (44.0%) vs 6 (12.0%); p=0.002] were significantly higher in group-A than that of group-B. Friesinger score 0 [3 (6.0%) vs 11 (22.0%); p=0.033] and Friesinger score 1 to 4 [6 (12.0%) vs 24 (48.0%); p=0.01] were significantly fewer in group A than that of group-B; while Friesinger score 5 to 9 [20(40.0%) vs 9 (18.0%); p=0.041] and Friesinger score 10 to 15 [21 (42.0%) vs 6 (12.0%); p<0.004] were significantly higher in group-A than that of group-B. Among all respondents conventional risk factors were not statically significant between the groups. A significant negative correlation was found between serum HDL-C (mg/dl) and number of diseased vessel (r=0.370; p<0.001) and also Friesinger score (r=0.388; p<0.001).Conclusion: It may be concluded that low HDL-C level is associated with angiographically more severe coronary artery diseases reflected by vessels score and Friesinger score as compared to normal or high HDL-C level.Bangladesh Heart Journal 2018; 33(1) : 32-38


2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Efstathia Giannakopoulou ◽  
Fotios Konstantinou ◽  
Georgia Ragia ◽  
Zisis Gerontitis ◽  
Anna Tavridou ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Cystathionine γ-lyase enzyme, which is encoded by the CTH gene, is responsible for hydrogen sulfide (H2S) production in the endothelium. The CTH 1364 G>T polymorphism may alter the CTH expression and H2S bioavailability, thus leading to atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). We examined the potential association of the CTH 1364 G>T polymorphism with CAD. Methods The CTH 1364 G>T polymorphism was determined in 178 coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients and 156 non-atherosclerotic controls of Greek Caucasian origin using the PCR–RFLP method. Results No significant difference in the frequency of the CTH 1364 G>T genotypes (p = 0.281) and alleles (p = 0.265) was found between the CABG patients and controls. After conducting stratification according to sex, analysis showed a numerical difference in the CTH 1364 TT genotype frequency in female participants that did not reach statistical significance (16.3% and 8.5% in the CABG and controls, respectively, p = 0.26). The frequency of the CTH 1364 TT genotype between the male CABG patients and controls did not differ (p = 0.507). Conclusions The CTH 1364 G>T polymorphism was not associated with CAD in the studied population. However, interestingly, a higher – if not significantly so – CTH 1364 TT genotype frequency was present in female CABG patients compared with female controls. Larger studies are necessary to conclude on the potential overall or gender-driven association between CTH 1364 G>T gene polymorphism and CAD.


2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 542-547
Author(s):  
Redoy Ranjan ◽  
Asit Baran Adhikary

Background The SYNTAX score is a helpful tool for determining the optimal myocardial revascularization strategy in complex coronary artery disease. The aim of this study was to assess whether the SYNTAX score predicts postoperative mortality in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. Methods The study included 1100 consecutive patients referred for coronary artery bypass graft surgery over a 4-year period. Angiographic data were interpreted by both experienced intervention cardiologists and cardiac surgeons. The patients were divided into three groups based on SYNTAX score tertiles: low ≤22 ( n =  560), intermediate 23–32 ( n =  360), and high ≥33 ( n =  180). Results Compared to patients with a low SYNTAX score, those with intermediate and high scores were significantly older ( p <  0.001), had a lower left ventricular ejection fraction ( p <  0.001), higher pulmonary artery pressure ( p <  0.001), and higher incidences of acute coronary syndrome and left main coronary artery disease. A significantly higher EuroSCORE ( p =  0.003) was also observed in patients with a higher SYNTAX score. Patients with intermediate and high SYNTAX scores had higher 5-year mortality rates (18.6% and 19.5%, respectively) than patients with low SYNTAX scores (9.5%, p <  0.05). In multivariate analysis, SYNTAX score was not an independent predictor of late mortality. Conclusion Although SYNTAX score is not independently predictive of late mortality in patients with complex coronary artery disease undergoing myocardial revascularization surgery, patients with lower SYNTAX scores had a lower mortality rate after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.


2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-84
Author(s):  
Syed Dawood Md Taimur ◽  
Sahela Nasrin ◽  
M Maksumul Haq ◽  
MA Rashid ◽  
Hemanta I Gomes ◽  
...  

Background : Diabetes mellitus is one of the important risk factors for coronary artery disease. The hemoglobin A1c is used for evaluating glycemic control in diabetic patients. Here, we conducted the study to evaluate the relationship between HbA1c level and severity of coronary artery disease among the hospitalized patients with ACS. Materials & Methods : This cross sectional study was conducted in the department of Cardiology, Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh from September 2015 to December 2015. Total of one hundred patients were studied and they were grouped on the basis of their glycaemic status. One hundred patients with acute coronary syndrome were enrolled in this study. Out of them fifty were diabetic (HbA1c>6.5%) and rest of were nondiabetics (HbA1c<6.5%) ( group-A and B). Results: Out of one hundred patients fifty eight were male and fourty two were female. Mean age of patients in group-A was 58.54±10.22 years and mean age of patients in group-B was 54.52±13.69 years. Mean age of male and female was 57.72±11.48 years and 54.0±13.08 years respectively. Mean HbA1c of patients in group-A was 11.43±1.43% and group-B was 6.34±0.915%. 38% of group-A and 22% of group-B had triple vessel disease, 26% of group-A and 20% of group- B had double vessel disease and 28% of group-A and 18% of group-B had single vessel disease, and 8% of group-A and 40% of group-B had normal coronary arteries. 48% patients of age group 46-50 in group-A had more incidence in coronary artery disease than other age group which was statistically significant ( p=0.035). 61-75 years age group in group-B patients had coronary artery disease than other age groups which was statistically not significant(p=0.084). Patients of group-A was significantly relation with coronary artery disease (p>.001) and six times greater coronary artery disease than patients of group-B (OR= 6.15, 95% CI for OR =2.074 -18.289). Conclusions: In this way the importance of appropriate glycaemic control has been emphasized in diabetic patients. This study showed the relation between HbA1c levels and the severity of CAD in patient with type-II diabetes mellitus .Our findings demonstrate that elevated HbA1c level was risk factor for severity of coronary artery disease in ACS patients. Bangladesh Heart Journal 2018; 33(2) : 80-84


2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen Planchon

Despite advancements in technology and medication therapy, coronary artery disease continues to remain the number one cause of death. Treatment for coronary artery disease requires life style modifications, medication therapy, percutaneous coronary interventions, and sometimes coronary artery bypass surgery. Though percutaneous coronary interventions are considered safe and are commonly occurring procedures, there are still risks for complications. One of the most frequently occurring complications is hematoma of the femoral artery site. The purpose of this study was to determine if there was an increased incidence of hematomas in individuals undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with associated sheath times of less than five hours (Group A) as compared to sheath time of greater than five hours (Group B). The study used a retrospective, two group design and was conducted at a tertiary care center that performs over 1500 PCI’s annually. Inclusion criteria included adults over the age of 18 who were hemodynamically stable, had no known bleeding disorders, and were punctured once at the femoral artery to perform the percutaneous intervention. Two hundred fifty medical records were reviewed utilizing a data collection tool designed by the researcher. Total sample size was 55, 21 in Group A and 34 in Group B. Six hematomas were documented as occurring, but were not reportable based on the ACC definition. Hematomas were documented in the medical record using the terms “small”, “medium,” and “large” versus an objective measurement. No hematomas were identified using the ACC definition, which was the measurement standard for this research hospital. Sheath times in Group A averaged 4.02 hours, and group B 7.42 hours. There was a higher incidence of descriptive hematoma that did not meet the criteria of this study in Group B. Results call for recommendations of on-going documentation of post procedure hematomas using a standardized, reliable, and valid measuring tool. APRN’s can be instrumental in implementing change in patient care , hospital policy and on the national level by assuring that hematomas are accurately and consistently documented. Further research is indicated related to sheath times and potential associated negative outcomes.


2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (02) ◽  
pp. 85-88
Author(s):  
Pedro Weslley Souza Rosário ◽  
Maria Regina Calsolari

AbstractThe association of subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) with increased cardiovascular risk is controversial when thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) concentration is<10 mIU/l, as well as its association with a higher coronary artery calcium score (CACS) in individuals with low cardiovascular risk. This study evaluated coronary artery disease (CAD) by CACS in asymptomatic, low-cardiovascular risk women with SCH and TSH>7 mIU/l and≤10 mIU/l untreated for 5 years after diagnosis. The CACS was obtained for two groups of women with low cardiovascular risk. Group A consisted of 32 women with mild SCH (TSH>7 mIU/l and≤10 mIU/l) who remained untreated for 5 years, and group B consisted of 32 euthyroid women matched for age and body mass index to group A. The CACS ranged from 0 to 350 (median 0, 25–75% interval: 0–10) in group A and from 0 to 280 (median 0, 25–75% interval: 0–0) in group B. Scores>0 and≥10 were significantly more frequent in group A (40.6 vs. 12.5% and 25 vs. 3.1%, respectively). A CACS≥100 was also more frequent in group A (18.75 vs. 3.1%), but the difference was not significant (p=0.1). The results of the study suggest that long-term SCH with TSH>7 mIU/l and ≤ 10 mIU/l is associated with a higher risk of CAD in individuals≤65 years, even in those with low cardiovascular risk.


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