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Resumen El índice de shock (IS) se obtiene mediante un cálculo simple del cociente entre la frecuencia cardíaca (FC) y la tensión arterial sistólica (PAS) (IS: FC/TAS) y el índice de shock ajustado por edad (ISA) multiplicando el IS x edad. Evaluamos su valor predictivo para el evento combinado intrahospitalario (EC) muerte y/o shock cardiogénico (SC) y de los eventos individuales en los pacientes incluidos en el registro argentino de infarto con elevación del segmento ST (ARGEN-IAM-ST). Se excluyeron 248 con SC de ingreso. Se realizaron curvas ROC para ambos índices utilizando el mejor punto de corte para dicotomizar la población. Se incluyeron 2928 pacientes. Edad (mediana) 60 años (RIC 25-75% 53-68), varones 80%, EC: 6.4%. Un 30.5% tuvo IS ≥ 0.67 y éstos presentaron mayor incidencia de EC: 11% vs. 4% (p < 0.001), shock cardiogénico (8% vs. 2.6%, p <0.0001) y muerte (7.3% vs. 3%, p < 0.0001) que los pacientes con IS < 0.67. Un 28% tuvo ISA ≥ 41.5. Estos presentaron más EC: 14% vs. 3%, p < 0.001, SC: 10% vs. 2%, (p < 0.001) y muerte: 9.5% vs. 2.3%, (p < 0.001) comparados con los pacientes con valores ISA < 41.5. El área bajo la curva ROC del ISA para EC fue significativamente mejor que la del IS (0.72 vs. 0.62, p < 0.001).En los modelos de análisis multivariados reali zados, el IS tuvo un OR de 2.56 (IC95% 1.56-4.02; p < 0.001) y el ISA de 3.43 (IC95% 2.08-5.65; p<0.001) para EC. El IS y el ISA predicen muerte y/o el desarrollo de shock cardiogénico intrahospitalario en una población no seleccionada de infartos con elevación del ST.
Abstract The shock index (IS) is the quotient between the heart rate (HR) and the systolic blood pressure (SBP) (IS: HR / SBT), and the age-adjusted shock index (ISA) multiplying the IS by age. We evaluated its predictive value for the combined in-hospital event (EC), death and / or cardiogenic shock (CS) and for individual events in the patients included in the Argentine registry of ST-segment elevation infarction (ARGEN-ST-AMI); 248 with CS on admission were excluded. ROC curves were made for both indices using the best cut-off point to dichotomize the population. The analysis included 2928 subjects. Age (median) 60 years (IQR 25-75% 53-68), men 80%, EC: 6.4%; 30.5% had IS ≥ 0.67, and they had a higher incidence of EC: 11% vs. 4% (p < 0.001), cardiogenic shock (8% vs. 2.6%, p <0.0001) and death (7.3% vs. 3%), p <0.0001) than patients with IS < 0.67. A 28% had ISA ≥ 41.5. These presented plus EC: 14% vs. 3%, p < 0.001, SC: 10% vs. 2%, (p < 0.001) and death: 9.5% vs. 2.3%, (p < 0.001) compared with patients with values < 41.5. The area under the ROC curve of the ISA for EC was significantly better than that of the IS (0.72 vs. 0.62, p < 0.001). In the multivariate analysis models performed, the IS had an OR: 2.56 (95% CI 1.56-4.02; p < 0.001) and the ISA: 3.43 (95% CI 2.08-5.65; p < 0.001) for EC. The IS and ISA predict death and / or the development of in-hospital cardiogenic shock in an unselected population of ST elevation infarcts.
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The shock index (IS) is the quotient between the heart rate (HR) and the systolic blood pressure (SBP) (IS: HR / SBT), and the age-adjusted shock index (ISA) multiplying the IS by age. We evaluated its predictive value for the combined in-hospital event (EC), death and / or cardiogenic shock (CS) and for individual events in the patients included in the Argentine registry of ST-segment elevation infarction (ARGEN-ST-AMI); 248 with CS on admission were excluded. ROC curves were made for both indices using the best cut-off point to dichotomize the population. The analysis included 2928 subjects. Age (median) 60 years (IQR 25-75% 53-68), men 80%, EC: 6.4%; 30.5% had IS = 0.67, and they had a higher incidence of EC: 11% vs. 4% (p < 0.001), cardiogenic shock (8% vs. 2.6%, p <0.0001) and death (7.3% vs. 3%), p <0.0001) than patients with IS < 0.67. A 28% had ISA = 41.5. These presented plus EC: 14% vs. 3%, p < 0.001, SC: 10% vs. 2%, (p < 0.001) and death: 9.5% vs. 2.3%, (p < 0.001) compared with patients with values < 41.5. The area under the ROC curve of the ISA for EC was significantly better than that of the IS (0.72 vs. 0.62, p < 0.001). In the multivariate analysis models performed, the IS had an OR: 2.56 (95% CI 1.56-4.02; p < 0.001) and the ISA: 3.43 (95% CI 2.08-5.65; p < 0.001) for EC. The IS and ISA predict death and / or the development of in-hospital cardiogenic shock in an unselected population of ST elevation infarcts.
El índice de shock (IS) se obtiene mediante un cálculo simple del cociente entre la frecuencia cardíaca (FC) y la tensión arterial sistólica (PAS) (IS: FC/TAS) y el índice de shock ajustado por edad (ISA) multiplicando el IS x edad. Evaluamos su valor predictivo para el evento combinado intrahospitalario (EC) muerte y/o shock cardiogénico (SC) y de los eventos individuales en los pacientes incluidos en el registro argentino de infarto con elevación del segmento ST (ARGEN-IAM-ST). Se excluyeron 248 con SC de ingreso. Se realizaron curvas ROC para ambos índices utilizando el mejor punto de corte para dicotomizar la población. Se incluyeron 2928 pacientes. Edad (mediana) 60 años (RIC 25-75% 53-68), varones 80%, EC: 6.4%. Un 30.5% tuvo IS = 0.67 y éstos presentaron mayor incidencia de EC: 11% vs. 4% (p < 0.001), shock cardiogénico (8% vs. 2.6%, p <0.0001) y muerte (7.3% vs. 3%, p < 0.0001) que los pacientes con IS < 0.67. Un 28% tuvo ISA = 41.5. Estos presentaron más EC: 14% vs. 3%, p < 0.001, SC: 10% vs. 2%, (p < 0.001) y muerte: 9.5% vs. 2.3%, (p < 0.001) comparados con los pacientes con valores ISA < 41.5. El área bajo la curva ROC del ISA para EC fue significativamente mejor que la del IS (0.72 vs. 0.62, p < 0.001).En los modelos de análisis multivariados realizados, el IS tuvo un OR de 2.56 (IC95% 1.56-4.02; p < 0.001) y el ISA de 3.43 (IC95% 2.08-5.65; p <0.001) para EC. El IS y el ISA predicen muerte y/o el desarrollo de shock cardiogénico intrahospitalario en una población no seleccionada de infartos con elevación del ST.
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Infarto del Miocardio , Infarto del Miocardio con Elevación del ST , Adulto , Humanos , Masculino , Infarto del Miocardio/diagnóstico , Infarto del Miocardio/epidemiología , Pronóstico , Sistema de Registros , Infarto del Miocardio con Elevación del ST/diagnóstico , Choque Cardiogénico/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
A pesar de los avances en el manejo de los pacientes con fibrilación auricular (FA), esta arritmia es responsable de accidente cerebrovascular, insuficiencia cardíaca, muerte súbita y morbilidad cardiovascular en el mundo. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar la frecuencia de fibrilación auricular y analizar las cardiopatías subyacentes y predictores de fibrilación auricular en el servicio de Unidad Coronaria del Instituto de Cardiología de la Ciudad de Corrientes. Estudio observacional y descriptivo donde ingresaron 412 pacientes consecutivos en unidad Coronaria de instituto de Cardiología Juana Francisca Cabral, desde el 1 de enero al 30 de junio de 2018. Del total de la población el 24,51% presentó fibrilación auricular, 80,2% FA paroxística y 19,8% permanente. El 94% de los pacientes con FA paroxística fueron hipertensos. La edad media fue de 71,60±12,19 años, el índice de masa corporal fue de 28,33±6,13, el tamaño de la aurícula izquierda fue de 47,91±7,06 mm y la fracción de eyección de 50,41±17,9%. La presencia de insuficiencia cardiaca estuvo presente en 69% de los pacientes con FA paroxística. Las cardiopatías subyacentes fueron: infarto agudo de miocardio 50,5%, valvulopatías 50,5%, hipertrófica 5%. Más de dos tercios de los pacientes tuvieron FA paroxística. La cardiopatía isquémica fue la más frecuente
SUMMARY Despite the advances in the management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), this arrhythmia causes stroke, heart failure, sudden death and cardiovascular morbidity. The aim of this work was to determine the frequency of atrial fibrillation and to analyze the underlying heart diseases and predictors of atrial fibrillation in the Coronary Unit Service of the Institute of Cardiology from Corrientes City. This is a descriptive and observational study. There were admitted 412 consecutive patients to the Coronary unit of "Juana Francisca Cabral Institute of Cardiology", from January 1st to June 30th, 2018. From the total population, 24.51% patients presented atrial fibrillation, 80.2% presented paroxysmal AF and 19.8% permanent AF. The 94% of the patients with paroxysmal AF were hypertensive. The mean age was 71.60 ± 12.19 years, the body mass index was 28.33 ± 6,13, the size of the left atrium was 47.91 ± 7.06 mm and the ejection fraction 50.41 ± 17.9%. Heart failure was present in 69% of patients with paroxysmal AF. The underlying heart diseases were: acute myocardial infarction 50.5%, valvulopathies 50.5%, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 5%. More than two thirds of the patients had paroxysmal AF. Ischemic heart disease was the most frequent
RESUMO Apesar dos avanços na manipulação de pacientes com fibrilação atrial (FA), essa arritmia é responsável por acidente vascular cerebral, insuficiência cardíaca, morte súbita e morbilidade cardiovascular no mundo. O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar a frequência de fibrilação atrial e analisar as cardiopatias subjacentes e os preditores de fibrilação atrial no serviço de unidade coronariana do Instituto de Cardiologia da cidade de Corrientes. Estudo observacional descritivo em que 412 pacientes consecutivos foram internados na Unidade Coronariana do Instituto Juana Francisca Cabral de Cardiologia, do día 1º de janeiro a 30 de junho de 2018. Do total da população, 24,51% apresentaram fibrilação atrial, 80,2% AF paroxística e permanente 19,8%. 94% dos pacientes com FA paroxística eram hipertensos. A média de idade foi de 71,60 ± 12,19 anos, o índice de massa corpórea foi de 28,33 ± 6,13, o tamanho do átrio esquerdo foi de 47,91 ± 7,06 mm e a fração de ejeção 50,41 ± 17,9%. A presença de insuficiência cardíaca esteve presente em 69% dos pacientes com FA paroxística. As doenças cardíacas subjacentes foram: infarto agudo do miocárdio 50,5%, valvopatias 50,5%, hipertrófica 5%. Mais de dois terços dos pacientes apresentavam FA paroxística. A doença isquêmica do coração foi a mais frequente.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Anciano , Arritmias Cardíacas , Fibrilación Atrial/diagnóstico , Factores de Riesgo , Cuidados Críticos , Cardiopatías , Accidente Cerebrovascular/complicaciones , Muerte Súbita , Presión Arterial , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/complicaciones , Infarto del MiocardioRESUMEN
Introducción: El shock cardiogénico es una complicación grave del infarto agudo de miocardio y constituye una de sus principales causas de muerte, pese a lo cual la información en nuestro medio es limitada. Objetivo: Conocer las características clínicas, estrategias de tratamiento y evolución intrahospitalaria del shock cardiogénico en la Argentina. Material y métodos: Se realizó un registro prospectivo, multicéntrico de pacientes internados con shock cardiogénico en el contexto de los síndromes coronarios agudos con y sin elevación del segmento ST entre los años 2013 y 2015 en 64 centros de la Argentina. Resultados: Se incluyeron 165 pacientes, con una edad media de 66 (58-76,5) años; el 65% eran hombres. El 75% de los casos cursaban un síndrome coronario agudo con elevación del segmento ST. El 8,5% estuvieron asociados con complicaciones mecánicas y el 6,7% con compromiso del ventrículo derecho. El 56% presentaban shock cardiogénico al ingreso. Requirieron inotrópicos el 95%, asistencia respiratoria mecánica el 78%, catéter de Swan-Ganz el 44%, balón de contrapulsación intraaór-tico el 37%. El 84% de los síndromes coronarios agudos con elevación del segmento ST (104/124 pacientes) se reperfundieron. La mediana de tiempo desde el inicio de los síntomas al ingreso fue de 240 minutos (132-720). El 80% recibieron angioplastia primaria. La mortalidad intrahospitalaria global fue del 54%, sin diferencias entre los síndromes coronarios agudos con o sin elevación del segmento ST. Asimismo, no hubo diferencia en la frecuencia de eventos y uso de procedimientos entre los síndromes coronarios agudos con o sin elevación del segmento ST. Conclusiones: Las características del shock cardiogénico en la Argentina no difieren mucho de poblaciones de otras partes del mundo. La morbimortalidad es elevada a pesar de la utilización de las estrategias de tratamiento disponibles.
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Introducción. La troponina T ultrasensible (TnTus) es un biomarcador útil para la valoración del dolor precordial. Sin embargo, es frecuente su incremento en pacientes sin diagnóstico de síndrome coronario agudo. El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar la utilidad de diferentes estrategias de uso de TnTus para el diagnóstico de infarto agudo de miocardio (IAM). Material y método. Estudio retrospectivo que incluyó 99 pacientes consecutivos con sospecha de IAM ingresados a la unidad coronaria, con al menos una determinación de TnTus dentro de las 4-6 horas del inicio del dolor o admisión. El diagnóstico final de IAM fue realizado por dos médicos expertos que analizaron los datos clínicos, laboratorio e imágenes. Resultados. La edad media fue de 64 años y el 75% fueron varones. De acuerdo al diagnóstico final se clasificaron como IAM: el 58%. La TnTus basal mostró un área bajo la curva COR de 0,86 y el punto de corte de 30 ng/L tuvo sensibilidad del 86% y especificidad del 71% para diagnóstico de IAM, mientras que para el valor >14 ng/L, la sensibilidad y especificidad fueron del 93 y 34%, respectivamente. Las áreas bajo la curva para la variación absoluta y porcentual de TnTus (basal y segunda determinación) fueron 0,69 y 0,68, identificándose puntos de corte de 10 ng/L y 15%, respectivamente (sensibilidad 60 y 63%, especificidad del 74 y 74%). Conclusiones. La medición temprana de TnTus>14ng/L muestra la mejor sensibilidad para el diagnóstico de IAM, mientras que un valor >30ng/L fue más específico. La medición repetida del biomarcador mostró menor utilidad.(AU)
Background. High-sensitive troponin T (hs-TnT) is a useful biomarker in the assessment of chest pain. However, it could be frequently elevated in patients without acute coronary syndrome. We sought to evaluate the usefulness of different strategies using hs-TnT for diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Material and method. Retrospective study including 99 consecutive patients with suspected AMI admitted to the coronary care unit with at least one determination of hs-TnT within 4-6 hours of onset of pain or admission. The final diagnosis of AMI was made by two medical experts who analyzed the clinical, laboratory and imaging. Results. The mean age was 64 years and 75% were male. According to the final diagnosis were classified as AMI 58%. The basal hs-TnT showed an area under the ROC curve of 0.86 and the cut-off of 30 ng/L had a sensitivity of 86% and specificity of 71% for diagnosis of AMI, whereas the value >14 ng/L had a sensitivity and specificity of 93 and 34%, respectively. The areas under the curve for the absolute and percentage changes of hs-TnT (basal and second determination) were 0.69 and 0.68, identifying cut-offs of 10 ng/L and 15%, respectively (sensitivity 60 and 63%, specificity of 74 and 74%). Conclusions. Early measurement hs-TnT>14ng/L shows the best sensitivity for the diagnosis of AMI, while a value >30ng/L was more specific. Repeated measurements of biomarker showed less useful.(AU)
IntroduþÒo. A troponina ultra-sensível (TnTus) é um biomarcador útil na avaliaþÒo de dor de peito. Além disso, seu crescimento é comum em pacientes sem diagnóstico da síndrome coronariana aguda. O objeto desta investigaþÒo foi avaliaþÒo da utilidade de diferentes estratégias de TnTus empregadas para o diagnóstico do infarto agudo do miocárdio (IAM). Material e método. Foi realizado um estudo retrospectivo incluindo 99 pacientes consecutivos com suspeita de IAM admitidos na unidade coronariana com pelo menos uma determinaþÒo TnTus dentro de 4-6 horas após o início da dor ou da admissÒo. O diagnóstico final de IAM foi conferido por dois médicos especialistas que analisaram o quadro clínico, laboratorial e de imagem. Resultados. A idade média foi de 64 anos, e 75% foram de sexo masculino. Cinq³enta e oito porcento dos IAM diagnosticado a traveis da TnTus foram conferidos pelos especialistas. A TnTus basal mostrou área embaixo da curva ROC de 0,86 e o corte de 30 ng/L com uma sensibilidade de 86% e especificidade de 71% para o diagnóstico de IAM, mas também o valor >14ng/L teve uma sensibilidade e especificidade de 93 e 34% respectivamente. As áreas sob a curva para o percentual absoluto e de mudanþa de TnTus (basal e segunda determinaþÒo) foram 0,69 e 0,68 com uma sensibilidade de 60 e 63% e especificidade de 74 e 74% respectivamente. NÒo só, os pontos de inflexÒo foram de 10 ng/L e 15%, respectivamente (sensibilidade de 60 e 63%, especificidade 74 e 74%). Conclus§es. A mediþÒo precoce de TnTus >14ng/L mostrou a melhor sensibilidade para o diagnóstico de IAM, mais também um valor >30 ng/L teve mais especificidade em nossa série. As determinaþ§es repetidas nÒo melhoraram a utilidade do biomarcador.(AU)
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Introducción. La troponina T ultrasensible (TnTus) es un biomarcador útil para la valoración del dolor precordial. Sin embargo, es frecuente su incremento en pacientes sin diagnóstico de síndrome coronario agudo. El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar la utilidad de diferentes estrategias de uso de TnTus para el diagnóstico de infarto agudo de miocardio (IAM). Material y método. Estudio retrospectivo que incluyó 99 pacientes consecutivos con sospecha de IAM ingresados a la unidad coronaria, con al menos una determinación de TnTus dentro de las 4-6 horas del inicio del dolor o admisión. El diagnóstico final de IAM fue realizado por dos médicos expertos que analizaron los datos clínicos, laboratorio e imágenes. Resultados. La edad media fue de 64 años y el 75% fueron varones. De acuerdo al diagnóstico final se clasificaron como IAM: el 58%. La TnTus basal mostró un área bajo la curva COR de 0,86 y el punto de corte de 30 ng/L tuvo sensibilidad del 86% y especificidad del 71% para diagnóstico de IAM, mientras que para el valor >14 ng/L, la sensibilidad y especificidad fueron del 93 y 34%, respectivamente. Las áreas bajo la curva para la variación absoluta y porcentual de TnTus (basal y segunda determinación) fueron 0,69 y 0,68, identificándose puntos de corte de 10 ng/L y 15%, respectivamente (sensibilidad 60 y 63%, especificidad del 74 y 74%). Conclusiones. La medición temprana de TnTus>14ng/L muestra la mejor sensibilidad para el diagnóstico de IAM, mientras que un valor >30ng/L fue más específico. La medición repetida del biomarcador mostró menor utilidad.
Background. High-sensitive troponin T (hs-TnT) is a useful biomarker in the assessment of chest pain. However, it could be frequently elevated in patients without acute coronary syndrome. We sought to evaluate the usefulness of different strategies using hs-TnT for diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Material and method. Retrospective study including 99 consecutive patients with suspected AMI admitted to the coronary care unit with at least one determination of hs-TnT within 4-6 hours of onset of pain or admission. The final diagnosis of AMI was made by two medical experts who analyzed the clinical, laboratory and imaging. Results. The mean age was 64 years and 75% were male. According to the final diagnosis were classified as AMI 58%. The basal hs-TnT showed an area under the ROC curve of 0.86 and the cut-off of 30 ng/L had a sensitivity of 86% and specificity of 71% for diagnosis of AMI, whereas the value >14 ng/L had a sensitivity and specificity of 93 and 34%, respectively. The areas under the curve for the absolute and percentage changes of hs-TnT (basal and second determination) were 0.69 and 0.68, identifying cut-offs of 10 ng/L and 15%, respectively (sensitivity 60 and 63%, specificity of 74 and 74%). Conclusions. Early measurement hs-TnT>14ng/L shows the best sensitivity for the diagnosis of AMI, while a value >30ng/L was more specific. Repeated measurements of biomarker showed less useful.
Introdução. A troponina ultra-sensível (TnTus) é um biomarcador útil na avaliação de dor de peito. Além disso, seu crescimento é comum em pacientes sem diagnóstico da síndrome coronariana aguda. O objeto desta investigação foi avaliação da utilidade de diferentes estratégias de TnTus empregadas para o diagnóstico do infarto agudo do miocárdio (IAM). Material e método. Foi realizado um estudo retrospectivo incluindo 99 pacientes consecutivos com suspeita de IAM admitidos na unidade coronariana com pelo menos uma determinação TnTus dentro de 4-6 horas após o início da dor ou da admissão. O diagnóstico final de IAM foi conferido por dois médicos especialistas que analisaram o quadro clínico, laboratorial e de imagem. Resultados. A idade média foi de 64 anos, e 75% foram de sexo masculino. Cinqüenta e oito porcento dos IAM diagnosticado a traveis da TnTus foram conferidos pelos especialistas. A TnTus basal mostrou área embaixo da curva ROC de 0,86 e o corte de 30 ng/L com uma sensibilidade de 86% e especificidade de 71% para o diagnóstico de IAM, mas também o valor >14ng/L teve uma sensibilidade e especificidade de 93 e 34% respectivamente. As áreas sob a curva para o percentual absoluto e de mudança de TnTus (basal e segunda determinação) foram 0,69 e 0,68 com uma sensibilidade de 60 e 63% e especificidade de 74 e 74% respectivamente. Não só, os pontos de inflexão foram de 10 ng/L e 15%, respectivamente (sensibilidade de 60 e 63%, especificidade 74 e 74%). Conclusões. A medição precoce de TnTus >14ng/L mostrou a melhor sensibilidade para o diagnóstico de IAM, mais também um valor >30 ng/L teve mais especificidade em nossa série. As determinações repetidas não melhoraram a utilidade do biomarcador.
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BACKGROUND: Half of patients with acute heart failure syndromes (AHFS) have preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (PLVEF). In this setting, the role of minor myocardial damage (MMD), as identified by cardiac troponin T (cTnT), remains to be established. AIM: To evaluate the prevalence and long-term prognostic significance of cTnT elevations in patients with AHFS and PLVEF. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This retrospective, multicenter, collaborative study included 500 patients hospitalized for AHFS with PLVEF (ejection fraction ≥40%) between October 2000 and December 2006. Blood samples were collected within 12 hours after admission and were assayed for cTnT. MMD was defined as a cTnT value of ≥0.020 ng/mL. RESULTS: Mean age was 73 ± 12 years, 47% were female, 38% had an ischemic etiology, and New York Heart Association (NYHA) class was 2.2 ± 0.7. Mean cTnT value was 0.149 ± 0.484 ng/mL, and cTnT was directly correlated with serum creatinine (Spearman's Rho = 0.35, P < .001) and NYHA class (0.25, P < .001). MMD was diagnosed in 220 patients (44%). Patients with MMD showed lower left ventricular ejection fraction (P < .05), higher serum creatinine (P < .001), higher prevalence of ischemic etiology and diabetes mellitus, a worse NYHA class (P < .001), and higher natriuretic peptide levels (P < .001) as compared with patients without MMD. At 6-month follow-up, overall event-free survival was 55% and 75% in patients with and without MMD (P < .001), respectively. On multivariate Cox regression analysis, only NYHA class (HR = 1.50; P = .002) and MMD (HR = 1.81; P = .001) were identified as predictors of events. CONCLUSIONS: Increased cTnT levels were detected in approximately 50% of patients with AHFS with preserved systolic function, and were found to correlate with clinical measures of disease severity. The presence of MMD was associated with a worse long-term outcome, lending support to cTnT-based risk stratification in the setting of AHFS.
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Insuficiencia Cardíaca/epidemiología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/fisiopatología , Miocardio/metabolismo , Miocardio/patología , Sístole/fisiología , Troponina T/metabolismo , Síndrome Coronario Agudo/epidemiología , Síndrome Coronario Agudo/metabolismo , Síndrome Coronario Agudo/fisiopatología , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Argentina/epidemiología , Conducta Cooperativa , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/metabolismo , Humanos , Italia/epidemiología , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas , Prevalencia , Pronóstico , Estudios Retrospectivos , Síndrome , Tiempo , Troponina T/biosíntesis , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
Introducción La respuesta serológica a Helicobacter pylori (HP) se ha reconocido como un factor de riesgo cardiovascular. Sin embargo, su utilidad pronóstica en síndromes coronarios agudos (SCA) fue escasamente evaluada. Objetivos Identificar prevalencia y pronóstico a largo plazo de anormalidades en niveles de anticuerpos IgG contra HP (HP-IgG) en pacientes con SCA. Material y métodos La población estuvo constituida por 67 sujetos consecutivos hospitalizados por SCA (angina inestable [AI]/infarto agudo de miocardio [IAM]) dentro de las 24 horas del inicio de los síntomas, entre abril de 2003 y diciembre de 2003, quienes fueron evaluados mediante un kit inmunoenzimático comercial (Meridian Diagnostics, USA). Resultados Durante el seguimiento (12 ± 3 meses) se registraron 10 (14,6%) eventos (muerte/infarto/ rehospitalización por AI). El área bajo la curva ROC de HP-IgG para predecir eventos fue de 0,85 ± 0,06 (IC 95% 0,74-0,96); el punto de corte de 185 UI mostró una sensibilidad del 70% y una especificidad del 82%. Según el nivel de HP-IgG por encima o por debajo de 185 UI, los pacientes se dividieron en grupo 1 (25,4%) y grupo 2. Ambos fueron comparables. La supervivencia anual libre de eventos fue del 67% versus el 90% en los grupos 1 y 2, respectivamente (prueba de rangos logarítmicos, p = 0,01). Al ingreso, un nivel de HP-IgG > 185 UI (hazard ratio [HR] = 5,588; p = 0,039), la hipotensión arterial (HR = 1,109; p = 0,035) y niveles elevados de creatinina (HR = 1,997; p = 0,019) fueron predictores independientes de eventos. Conclusiones En uno de cada cuatro pacientes con SCA se detectaron tempranamente niveles elevados de HP-IgG. Títulos mayores de 185 UI se asociaron con peor evolución a largo plazo.
Background The serological response to Helicobacter pylori (HP) has been recognized as a cardiovascular risk factor. Yet, its prognostic usefulness in acute coronary syndromes (ACS) has not been extensively evaluated. Objectives To identify the prevalence and long-term prognosis of abnormalities in the level of IgG antibodies against HP (HP-IgG) in patients with ACS. Material and Methods From April 2003 to December 2003, a total of 67 consecutive patients hospitalized due to ACS (unstable angina [UA], acute myocardial infarction [AMI]) within 24 hours from symptoms onset were evaluated using a commercial immunoassay kit (Meridian Diagnostics, USA). Results During follow-up (12±3 months) 10 (14.6%) events were reported (death/AMI/rehospitalization due to UA). The area under the ROC curve using HP-IgG to predict events was 0.85±0.06 (95% CI, 0.74-0.96); the cut-off point of 185 IU had a sensitivity of 70% and a specificity of 82%. Patients were divided into 2 groups: group 1 (HP-IgG >185 IU, 25.4%) and group 2 (HP-IgG <185 IU). Both groups were comparable. Annual survival free from events was 67% versus 90% in groups 1 and 2, respectively (log-rank test, p=0.01). The variables identified at admission as independent predictors of events were HP-IgG >185 UI (hazard ratio [HR]=5.588; p=0.039), hypotension (HR=1.109; p=0.035) and elevated oreatinine levéis (HR=1.997; p=0.019). Conclusions Early elevation of HP-IgG levéis was present in 25% of patients with ACS and levéis > 185 IU were associated with poor long-term outcomes.
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Humanos , Reperfusión Miocárdica , Electrocardiografía , Angioplastia , Fibrinolíticos , Enfermedad AgudaAsunto(s)
Humanos , Angioplastia , Electrocardiografía , Reperfusión Miocárdica , Enfermedad Aguda , FibrinolíticosRESUMEN
Introducción En América latina se conoce poco acerca de las diferencias entre varones y mujeres con síndrome coronario agudo. La hipótesis del presente trabajo es que el sexo presenta diferente riesgo cardiovascular en el infarto agudo de miocardio. Objetivos Comparar características clínicas y pronóstico a corto y a largo plazo en mujeres (grupo I) y en varones (grupo II) con infarto agudo de miocardio (IAM). Material y métodos Desde enero de 2001 hasta diciembre de 2004 se admitieron en forma prospectiva y consecutiva 536 pacientes con IAM dentro de las 24 horas de evolución. De ellos, 144 (26,9%) eran mujeres (grupo I). Resultados La mediana de edad del grupo I fue mayor (66 [rango intercuartil 25-75: 56-75] versus 60 [rango intercuartil 25-75: 52-68] años; p < 0,001). Las mujeres fumaban menos (25% versus 46,7%; p < 0,001), tenían menos infarto previo (18,1% versus 25,3%; p = 0,008) y más angina crónica estable (20,8% versus 12%; p = 0,01). Al ingreso, las mujeres estaban más taquicárdicas (80 versus 76 lat/min; p = 0,01), con mayor nivel de urea (0,48 versus 0,36 g/L; p = 0,003) y similar Fey (50% versus 51%; p = 0,27). Tuvieron peor evolución hospitalaria: muerte (9,7% versus 4,8%; p = 0,037), angina refractaria (9,7% versus 4,2%; p = 0,039) y edema agudo de pulmón (12,5% versus 5,4%; p = 0,005). Las estrategias de reperfusión en ambos grupos fueron: trombolíticos (21,4% versus 20,3%; p = ns) y angioplastia primaria (18,1% versus 21,8%; p = ns). La supervivencia a los 54 meses fue del 77% versus el 85% en los grupos I y II, respectivamente (log rank test: p = 0,032). El sexo fue una variable significativa en el análisis univariado (OR = 1,71; p = 0,035). En el modelo proporcional de Cox, las variables significativas de mortalidad fueron edad (HR = 1,033; p = 0,006) y, al ingreso, urea (HR = 4,275; p < 0,001), frecuencia cardíaca (HR = 1,018; p = 0,004) y Killip (HR = 2,771; p = 0,01). Conclusiones Las mujeres admitidas por IAM tienen un perfil de riesgo diferente que los varones, tanto a corto plazo como a largo plazo, a pesar de que son tratadas en forma similar. El sexo no fue un predictor de riesgo independiente en el seguimiento luego de ajustar con otras variables.
Background In Latin America, little is known about dissimilarities between men and women with acute coronary syndromes. We hypothesized that there are differences in acute myocardial infarction between both sexes. Objectives To compare the clinical characteristics and short-term and long-term prognosis in women (group I) and men (group II) with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Material and Methods Between January 2001 and December 2004, 536 patients with AMI within 24 hours since the onset of symptoms were prospectively and consecutively admitted. One hundred and forty four (26.9%) were women (group I). Results Median age was greater in group I (66 [interquartile range 25-75: 56-75] versus 60 [interquartile range 25-75: 52-68] years; p<0.001). The incidence of smoking habits (25% versus 46.7%; p<0.001) as well as of prior myocardial infarction (18.1% versus 25.3%; p=0.008) was lower among women; however, chronic stable angina was more frequent than in men (20.8% versus 12%; p=0.01). Heart rate and BUN were greater at admission (80 versus 76 bpm; p=0.01, and 0.48 versus 0.36 g/L; p=0.003, respectively) but ejection fraction was similar between both groups (50% versus 51%; p=0.27). In-hospital outcomes [death (9.7% versus 4.8%; p=0.037), refractory angina (9.7% versus 4.2%; p=0.039) and acute pulmonary edema (12.5% versus 5.4%; p=0.005)] were worse in women than in men. In both groups, reperfusion strategies were similar: thrombolytic therapy (21.4% versus 20.3%; p=ns) and primary angioplasty (18.1% versus 21.8%; p=ns). Survival rates at 54 months were 77% versus 85% in groups I and II, respectively (log rank test: p=0,032). Univariate analysis showed that sex was a significant variable (OR=1.71; p=0.035). Cox proportional hazards model found the following significant variables for mortality: age (HR=1.033; p=0.006), as well as BUN (HR=4.275; p<0.001), heart rate (HR=1.018; p=0.004) and Killip classification (HR=2.771; p=0.01) at admission. Conclusions Women admitted for AMI have different short-term and longterm risk profiles than men; however, they are treated in a similar fashion. After adjusting for other variables, sex did not emerge as an independent predictor of risk at follow-up.
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Hyperglycemia can increase the risk of death or a poor outcome following myocardial infarction. Our objective was to investigate the value of the admission glucose level in predicting long-term outcome in patients with acute coronary syndrome. METHODS: The study population comprised 565 patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome within 24 hours of the start of symptoms. The final diagnosis was myocardial infarction in 56% and unstable angina in 44%. RESULTS: The patients' mean glucose level was 143 (77) mg/dL. During follow-up (42 [6] months), 55 (9.7%) patients died. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for the optimum cut point for predicting death from the glucose level was 0.67; the cut point was 128 mg/dL, with a sensitivity of 85% and a specificity of 62%. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to blood glucose level: in group 1 (36.8%), it was > or = 128 mg/dL; in group 2, <128 mg/dL. There were differences between the groups in the incidence of diabetes (47.2% vs 12.6%; P< .001), systolic blood pressure (138 [33] mm Hg vs 133 [33] mm Hg; P< .001), and ejection fraction (48.3 [0.9]% vs 55.2 [12.4]%; P=.004). At 4 years, the survival rates were 40% and 77% in groups 1 and 2, respectively (log rank test P< .001). The following were independent predictors of mortality: admission glucose level > or =128 mg/dL (hazard ratio [HR= 2.41; P=.021), admission systolic blood pressure (HR= 0.97; P< .001), admission troponin-T level (HR=4.88; P< .001), and the development of heart failure (HR=1.04; P=.001). A rise of 10 mg/dL in glucose level was associated with a 2.56-fold increase in the risk of death (P=.012). CONCLUSIONS: In patients with acute coronary syndrome, hyperglycemia at admission (cut point > or =128 mg/dL) was associated with increased long-term risk and, in addition, was a strong independent predictor of mortality.
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Angina Inestable/sangre , Glucemia/análisis , Hiperglucemia/mortalidad , Infarto del Miocardio/sangre , Angina Inestable/mortalidad , Área Bajo la Curva , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Infarto del Miocardio/mortalidad , Pronóstico , Estudios Prospectivos , SíndromeRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: The implications of increased levels of cardiac troponin T in congestive heart failure with preserved systolic function have been poorly evaluated. We hypothesized that its presence might be related to disease severity and prognosis in this setting. METHODS: Clinical, echocardiographic, 6-min walking test and laboratory data were prospectively obtained in 69 congestive heart failure outpatients with ejection fraction > or = 40%. Serial blood samples were assayed for cardiac troponin T with a third-generation immunoassay and values > or = 0.02 ng/ml were considered abnormal. RESULTS: Abnormal cardiac troponin T levels in at least one sample were found in 27 patients (39%, group 1). These patients were older (71.7 +/- 11 vs. 63 +/- 12.4 years, P = 0.002); more frequently hospitalized during the previous year (63 vs. 26.2%, P = 0.003), had lower systolic blood pressure (129.3 +/- 19.6 vs. 140.4 +/- 23.5 mmHg, P = 0.04), but had similar proportion of ischemic etiology (55.6 vs. 42.9%, P = 0.21) than those with normal cardiac troponin T (group 2). In groups 1 and 2, the functional class was 2.8 +/- 0.8 and 2.1 +/- 0.9 (P = 0.03), and the distance covered in 6 min was 339 +/- 100 and 386 +/- 103 m (P = 0.05), respectively. In groups 1 and 2, the 18-month congestive heart failure hospitalization-free survival was 22 and 87%, respectively (log-rank test P = 0.0003). In a Cox-proportional hazard model, functional class III-IV (hazard ratio = 5.21, 95% confidence interval: 1.43-18.96) and myocardial injury (hazard ratio = 5.51, confidence interval: 1.58-19.24) were independently associated with prognosis. CONCLUSION: Increased levels of cardiac troponin T were detected in one out of three congestive heart failure outpatients with preserved systolic function and correlated with clinical measures of disease severity and poor outcome. These findings suggest a link between ongoing myocardial injury and progressive impairment in congestive heart failure despite preserved systolic function.
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Insuficiencia Cardíaca/sangre , Contracción Miocárdica/fisiología , Pacientes Ambulatorios , Troponina T/sangre , Anciano , Biomarcadores/sangre , Ecocardiografía , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/diagnóstico por imagen , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/fisiopatología , Humanos , Inmunoensayo , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Pronóstico , Estudios Prospectivos , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , SístoleRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Markers of myocardial necrosis and natriuretic peptides are risk predictors in decompensated heart failure (DHF). We prospectively studied the optimal timing of combined cardiac troponin T (cTnT) and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) measurements for long-term risk stratification. METHODS: cTnT and NT-proBNP were measured upon admission, and before discharge in 76 patients hospitalized for DHF (mean age 62.3 +/- 15 years; 71% men). RESULTS: During a mean follow-up of 252 +/- 120 days, 39.5% of patients died or were re-hospitalized for DHF. From receiver-operator-characteristic (ROC) curves, the selected cut-off values for cTnT and NT-proBNP were 0.026 ng/ml and 3,700 pg/ml on admission, and 0.030 ng/ml and 3,200 pg/ml, respectively, at discharge. Depending upon measurements above vs below cut-off, the population was distributed on admission and before discharge for three groups: both negative (24% and 30% of patients); one positive (43% and 42%); and both positive (33% and 28%). For the admission groups, the 1-year DHF-free re-hospitalization survival rates were 85%, 60% and 34%, respectively (p = 0.0047). One-year survival rates for DHF-free re-hospitalization were 63%, 71% and 26% (p = 0.0029), respectively, for the discharge groups. In the Cox proportional hazards model, systolic blood pressure (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.98; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.96 to 0.99), heart rate (HR: 0.97; 95% CI: 0.94 to 0.98), one positive biomarker on admission (HR: 10.5; 95% CI: 1.3 to 83.7) and two positive biomarkers on admission (HR: 13.9; 95% CI: 1.8 to 98.5) were independent predictors of long-term outcomes. However, NT-proBNP on admission was the most important predictor of long-term prognosis (HR: 5.1; 95% CI: 2.3 to 12.2). CONCLUSIONS: The combined measurements of cTnT and NT-proBNP on hospital admission were more reliable than their measurements before discharge in the long-term risk stratification of DHF. A single positive measurement on admission predicted a poor long-term outcome.
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Insuficiencia Cardíaca/fisiopatología , Miocardio/metabolismo , Péptido Natriurético Encefálico/sangre , Fragmentos de Péptidos/sangre , Troponina T/sangre , Anciano , Biomarcadores/sangre , Femenino , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/metabolismo , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Concentración Osmolar , Admisión del Paciente , Pronóstico , Estudios Prospectivos , Medición de Riesgo/métodos , Factores de Tiempo , Troponina T/metabolismoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) is useful in the evaluation of systolic and diastolic function. It allows assessment of ventricular dynamics in its longitudinal axis. We sought to investigate the difference in systolic and diastolic longitudinal function in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) with normal and reduced ejection fraction. METHODS AND RESULTS: One hundred ten outpatients with CHF and 68 controls were included. Ejection fraction (EF) was obtained and longitudinal systolic (S) and diastolic (E' and A') wall velocities were recorded from basal septum. Group A (controls) were normal and CHF patients were classified by EF in Group B1: > 45% and B2: < or = 45%. In A, B1 and B2 the mean S peak was 7.74; 5.45 and 4.89 cm/s (p<0.001); the mean E' peak was 8.56; 5.72 and 6.1 cm/s (p<0.001); and the mean A' peak was 10.2; 7.3 and 5.3 cm/s (p<0.001). Also, isovolumic contraction and relaxation time were different among control and CHF groups, (both p<0.001). The most useful parameters for identifying diastolic CHF were IVRT and S peak, with area under ROC curves of 0.93 and 0.89. The cut-off of 115 ms for IVRT and 5.8 cm/s for S peak showed a sensitivity of 94 and 97%, with a specificity of 82 and 73%, respectively. CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that impairment of left ventricular systolic function is present even in those with diastolic heart failure, and that abnormalities may have an important role to identifying the condition.
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Ecocardiografía Doppler , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/diagnóstico por imagen , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/fisiopatología , Volumen Sistólico , Anciano , Diástole , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Prospectivos , Curva ROC , Sístole , Disfunción Ventricular Izquierda/diagnóstico por imagen , Disfunción Ventricular Izquierda/fisiopatologíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are associated with cardiovascular risk. We assessed the hypothesis that atorvastatin might have anti-inflammatory effects in acute coronary syndromes (ACS) as shown by CRP reduction. METHODS: This study was a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 90 consecutive patients admitted within 48 hours of onset of ACS with CRP levels > or =1.4 mg/dL. Patients were assigned to atorvastatin 40 mg daily or placebo over 30 days. C-reactive protein levels, lipid profiles, serum fibrinogen, white cell count, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate were measured at entry, hospital discharge, and 1 month later. RESULTS: Baseline clinical characteristics did not differ between atorvastatin and placebo groups (mean age 59.3 +/- 13.4 vs 61.1 +/- 11.5, P = ns); myocardial infarction 52.3% versus 67.4% ( P = ns). In both groups, median baseline CRP levels were comparable (5.97 +/- 6.2 vs 4.64 +/- 4.2 mg/dL, P = ns). C-reactive protein levels were lower in the atorvastatin group versus control group at discharge (1.68 +/- 1.65 vs 4.12 +/- 4.18 mg/dL) and at 30 days (0.50 +/- 0.71 vs 2.91 +/- 2.68 mg/dL, both P < .0001). C-reactive protein levels significantly decreased from baseline to discharge and 1 month later in placebo and atorvastatin groups (both P < .0001); however, the reduction was greater in the atorvastatin group (62% vs 11% at discharge [P < .0001]; 84% vs 30% at 1 month [P < .0001]). In addition, atorvastatin was associated with a reduction in total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and erythrocyte sedimentation rate at discharge and at 30 days (P < .0001 for all comparisons). No correlation was found between changes in CRP and cholesterol levels. CONCLUSIONS: C-reactive protein levels in ACS were rapidly reduced with atorvastatin. These data provide evidence that statins have fast and early anti-inflammatory effects in addition to lipid-lowering effects in ACS.
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Antiinflamatorios/administración & dosificación , Proteína C-Reactiva/metabolismo , Enfermedad Coronaria/tratamiento farmacológico , Enfermedad Coronaria/metabolismo , Ácidos Heptanoicos/administración & dosificación , Inhibidores de Hidroximetilglutaril-CoA Reductasas/administración & dosificación , Pirroles/administración & dosificación , Enfermedad Aguda , Proteínas de Fase Aguda/efectos de los fármacos , Proteínas de Fase Aguda/metabolismo , Atorvastatina , Biomarcadores/metabolismo , Proteína C-Reactiva/efectos de los fármacos , LDL-Colesterol/efectos de los fármacos , LDL-Colesterol/metabolismo , Enfermedad Coronaria/complicaciones , Complicaciones de la Diabetes , Método Doble Ciego , Esquema de Medicación , Femenino , Guías como Asunto , Humanos , Hiperlipidemias/complicaciones , Lípidos/sangre , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Prospectivos , Prevención Secundaria , SíndromeRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: The progression of chronic heart failure (CHF) is characterized by frequent exacerbation requiring hospitalization and high mortality. Clinical deterioration is triggered by many factors that could promote ongoing myocytes injury. We sought to determine whether a specific marker of cardiac injury, troponin T (cTnT), is associated with prognosis in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). METHODS: One hundred and eighty-four consecutive patients with ADHF were enrolled in the absence of an acute coronary syndrome. A cTnT value> or =0.1 ng/ml in samples drawn at 6, 12 or 24 h after hospital admission was considered abnormal. RESULTS: Increased levels of cTnT were found in 58 patients (31.5%, group 1). There were no significant differences between group 1 and patients with cTnT<0.1 ng/ml (group 2) in terms of demographic and clinical characteristics, although ischemic etiology was more prevalent in group 1 (51.7% vs. 31.7%, p=0.009). During follow-up, the mortality in groups 1 and 2 was 31% and 17.5% (p=0.038, OR=2.13, 95% CI: 1.03-4.69), respectively. The 3-year free-CHF readmission survival in group 1 and 2 was 25% and 53% (log rank test p=0.015). In a Cox proportional hazard model, poor tissue perfusion (HR=2.46, 95% CI=1.31-4.6), previous infarction (HR=1.99, 95% CI=1.02-3.9) and cTnT> or =0.1 ng/ml (HR=1.74, 95% CI=1.05-2.9) emerged as the independent predictors of long-term outcome. CONCLUSIONS: One third of patients with decompensated CHF had elevated levels of cTnT. Troponin T was an independent long-term prognostic marker of morbidity and mortality and it suggests a role of biochemical risk stratification in this setting.