The Impact of SYNTAX Score of Non-Infarct-Related Artery on Long- Term Outcome among Patients with Acute ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Objective

We investigated the impact of the severity of stenosis in a non-infarct-related artery (IRA) on the long-term prognosis of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Methods

Three hundred one consecutive patients (age: 59.7 ± 13.2 years, 85.5% men) underwent primary PCI during 2009–2012. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis found the optimal cutoff for non-IRA SYNTAX score (SS) to be 2.5. We divided the patients into two groups according to this cutoff value.

Results

By multivariable analysis, non-IRA SS (≥2.5) was an independent predictor of major adverse cardiac events (hazard ratio [HR]: 2.15, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.21–3.79, P  =  0.008) and all-cause mortality (HR: 3.49, 95% CI: 1.13–10.8, P  =  0.03). However, the prediction of cardiovascular mortality had only borderline significance (HR: 3.29, 95% CI: 0.90–12.08, P  =  0.07).

Conclusion

STEMI patients treated with primary PCI and moderate to severe non-IRA stenosis (SS ≥2.5) have more subsequent cardiac events. Those populations should be treated with more aggressive preventive and medical management.     

远端保护装置治疗老年急性ST 段抬高型心肌梗死心肌标志物 变化的研究

目的:探讨应用远端保护装置GuardWire PlusTM治疗老年急性ST段抬高型心肌梗死(STEMI)对外周血肌钙蛋白(cTnI)、肌酸激酶同工酶(CK-MB)的影响。方法:将2004年9月至2009年12月在我院行急诊PCI的60例年龄>60岁老年STEMI患者分为远端保护组(GW)和非远端保护组(NGW)。于术前、术后4h、8h、12h、16h、24h、2d、3d、5d分别测定外周血cTnI、CK-MB水平,并比较两组间变化及其峰值水平。结果:两组全部病例均成功植入支架。GW组全部成功放置GuardWire PlusTM远端保护装置。发病后12h两组CK-MB的值有明显差别(P<0.05),并且GW组出现酶峰提前,发病后6h、12h两组的CTNI的值有明显差别(P<0.05),并且GW组出现峰值提前。结论:老年心肌梗死急诊PCI中应用远端保护装置可以缩小梗死面积,改善预后。     

碘克沙醇对介入后ST段抬高性心肌梗死的有效性及安全性

目的:探讨碘克沙醇注射液对介入治疗ST段抬高性心肌梗死患者治疗的有效性及安全性。方法:选取我院收治的介入ST段抬高性心肌梗死患者68例,根据选用的造影剂的不同,分为两组,每组各34例,其中对照组予碘普罗胺注射液,实验组予碘克沙醇注射液。治疗后,观察并比较两组患者的影像学质量,围手术期的不良反应,术前术后的肾功能情况。结果:治疗后,与对照组相比较,实验组的影像学质量明显改善(P0.05),围手术期不良反应显著减少(P0.05),肾功能改变不明显(P0.05),差异均有统计学意义。结论:碘克沙醇注射液对介入ST段抬高性心肌梗死患者治疗造影效果好,对患者的肾功能影响较低,更为安全有效,值得临床推广使用。     

血小板平均体积与老年急性ST段抬高型心肌梗死患者并发心力衰竭的 相关性分析

目的:探讨血小板平均体积(MPV)与老年急性ST段抬高型心肌梗死(STEMI)患者住院期间并发心力衰竭(HF)的相关性。方法:收集我院收治的172例老年STEMI患者,按照住院期间是否发生HF分为HF组(n=55例)和非HF组(n=117例),以患者MPV四分位分四组,比较以上各组之间相关指标的差异,用Logistic回归方程分析MVP与患者HF发生的关系。结果:HF组与非HF组在吸烟、发病至入院时间、前壁梗死、血清B型脑钠肽(BNP)、肌钙蛋白I(c Tn I)、左室射血分数(LVEF)、MVP存在统计学差异(P0.05),HF组MVP水平高于非HF组(P0.05);MVP四分位分组之间的心功能指标LVEF和血清BNP、HF发生率存在统计学差异(P0.05),MVP的第四四分位组(Q4组)的HF发生率高于第一分位组及第二四分位组(Q1及Q2组);多因素Logistic回归方程分析显示高水平MPV是老年STEMI患者近期发生心力衰竭的独立危险因素(P0.05);MVP四分位分组中,从Q1组到Q4组发生HF的风险值(OR)依次增高,且Q3及Q4组的OR值具有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:高水平MPV与老年STEMI患者住院期间HF发生密切相关,可能是其发生的独立危险因素,应当引起临床关注。     

ST 段抬高心肌梗死靶血管长病变急诊介入治疗的安全性及疗效分析

目的:探讨ST段抬高急性心肌梗死(ST-elevation myocardial infarction,STEMI)患者靶血管长病变(病变>25 mm)急诊经皮冠状动脉介入(percutaneous coronary intervention,PCI)治疗的临床疗效及安全性。方法:回顾性收集2009年1月-2010年6月因STEMI就诊于沈阳军区总医院并急诊行PCI处理的患者442例,以靶病变长度分为两组,即≤25 mm为短病变组(n=235)和>25mm为长病变组(n=207),均急诊行PCI治疗,分析和比较两组患者术前的基线资料、术中资料及并发症的发生情况、辅助措施(临时起搏、IABP、血栓抽吸装置)应用情况,术后30天、2年电话或临床随访,记录主要不良心血管事件(major adverse cardiac events,MACE)的发生情况。结果:与短病变组比较,长病变组吸烟者更多(81.6%vs 62.6%,P=0.000);以三支病变偏多(34.8%vs 24.7%,P=0.037);多枚支架使用率更高(1.47±0.63 vs 1.04±0.28,P=0.000),平均支架总长度显著增加(29.80±7.02 mm vs 22.95±5.58mm,P=0.000),手术成功率、术中并发症及辅助措施应用情况比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),30天及2年随访MACE的发生率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:与急诊PCI治疗的STEMI短病变患者对比,长病变患者虽然病变复杂,多枚支架使用率高,平均支架总长度增加,但术中并发症、30天、2年内MACE与短病变患者相当,提示在以药物洗脱支架为主的介入治疗时代,急诊PCI处理STEMI靶血管长病变具有良好的疗效及安全性。     

Verapamil Reverses Myocardial No-Reflow After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

The present study evaluated the efficacy of intracoronary administration of verapamil to attenuate the no-reflow phenomenon following the primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with the ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI). A total of 201 patients with STEMI who underwent primary PCI within 12 h from the beginning of the heart attack were included. The no-reflow phenomenon was defined as substantial coronary anterograde flow of TIMI ≤2. Verapamil (100–200 μg) was injected into coronary artery immediately after no-reflow; the coronary arteriography was repeated later. Hundred and ninety-eight patients with STEMI successfully underwent primary PCI, and 246 stents were implanted with the average of 1.2 stents per patient. No-reflow occurred in 25 out of 198 patients (12.6 %). Twenty-one (84 %) patients developed the flow of TIMI ≥3 after intracoronary administration of verapamil, as revealed by repeated coronary angiography. Two patients developed transient hypotension which normalized without treatment within 3–5 min. Three patients showed sinus bradycardia, in one patient there was transient II sinoatrial block, and one patient developed type 1 atrioventricular block. All adverse effects were alleviated after intravenous injection of atropine (0.5–1 mg). In conclusion, the no-reflow phenomenon following primary PCI in patients with STEMI is significantly improved by intracoronary administration of verapamil which is useful to reduce cardiovascular events during operation.     

定量组织速度成像预测心肌梗死PCI 术后心功能不全的研究

目的:应用定量组织速度成像技术(QTVI)检测经皮冠状动脉介入治疗(PCI)后的ST段抬高的急性心肌梗死(STEMI)患者左心室收缩功能的改变;评价QTVI指标对该类患者未来发生心力衰竭的预测价值。方法:选择行急诊PCI术治疗的冠状动脉单支病变的急性心肌梗死患者,术后一周测量患者的左心室射血分数(LVEF),LVEF<50%者排除,LVEF≥50%者入选。共38例。并设正常对照组30例。入选者继续测二尖瓣环室间隔侧和左室侧壁侧QTVI曲线上心室收缩期速度峰值(Sa),并计算左室平均收缩期速度峰值(mean Sa)。术后12个月随访,查LVEF。结果:PCI术12个月后有17位患者LEVF<50%,21位患者LEVF≥50%。入选的STEMI者术后7天的左室平均Sa波峰值低于正常对照组。术后12个月出现LVEF减低(<50%)的患者,其术后7天的左室平均Sa波峰值低于PCI术12个月后LVEF正常的患者(P<0.01)。结论:通过QTVI检测二尖瓣环的运动速度能够早期发现单支病变所致的急性心肌梗死患者在急诊PCI术后的左心室功能受损;PCI术后LVEF正常的STEMI患者,术后7天QTVI测得的左室平均Sa波峰值减低可能预示着将来发展为LVEF减低的左心室收缩功能不全。     

急性心肌梗死患者冠脉介入治疗后血浆apelin的变化及作用

目的:观察急性心肌梗死(AMI)患者围手术期血浆apelin的表达变化,分析AMI合并2型糖尿病(T2DM)患者血浆apelin的表达与预后的相关性,探讨apelin在冠脉介入治疗(PCI)中的心脏保护作用。方法:72例于2012年2月~8月在我院心内科接受冠状动脉造影确诊为AMI并成功完成PCI的冠心病患者,分别在术前、术后0小时、术后4小时、术后24小时收集血清,酶联免疫吸附法测定血浆apelin-13水平;进一步对糖尿病及非糖尿病AMI患者(每组各20例)进行亚组分析,随访两组患者在术后6个月时主要不良心脑血管事件(MACCE)。结果:AMI患者术后0 h组apelin水平与术前基线水平明显降低(31.54±5.48 vs35.15±6.48 ng/L,P0.05);术后4小时及24小时组apelin水平较术前明显升高(39.65±5.48 vs 35.15±6.48 ng/L,43.93±5.37 vs35.15±6.48 ng/L,P0.05)。糖尿病与非糖尿病组apelin水平术前无明显差异;糖尿病组在术后各时间点的apelin水平均明显高于非糖尿病组(31.12±5.50 vs 29.21±6.53 ng/L,40.57±5.37 vs 33.49±3.89 ng/L,43.50±7.41 vs 34.54±3.52 ng/L,P0.05)。两组术后6个月随访T2DM组LVEF值改善明显高于NT2DM组,但MACCE事件无明显差异。结论:AMI患者PCI术后存在血浆apelin表达的升高,其中糖尿病患者在术后血浆apelin表达较非糖尿病患者明显增高,提示PCI冠脉血运重建可促进糖尿病患者apelin分泌,调节胰岛素抵抗改善预后。     

Effect of Metformin Treatment on Lipoprotein Subfractions in Non-Diabetic Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Glycometabolic Intervention as Adjunct to Primary Coronary Intervention in ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (GIPS-III) Trial

Objective

Metformin affects low density lipoprotein (LDL) and high density (HDL) subfractions in the context of impaired glucose tolerance, but its effects in the setting of acute myocardial infarction (MI) are unknown. We determined whether metformin administration affects lipoprotein subfractions 4 months after ST-segment elevation MI (STEMI). Second, we assessed associations of lipoprotein subfractions with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and infarct size 4 months after STEMI.

Methods

371 participants without known diabetes participating in the GIPS-III trial, a placebo controlled, double-blind randomized trial studying the effect of metformin (500 mg bid) during 4 months after primary percutaneous coronary intervention for STEMI were included of whom 317 completed follow-up (clinicaltrial.gov Identifier: {"type":"clinical-trial","attrs":{"text":"NCT01217307","term_id":"NCT01217307"}}NCT01217307). Lipoprotein subfractions were measured using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy at presentation, 24 hours and 4 months after STEMI. (Apo)lipoprotein measures were obtained during acute STEMI and 4 months post-STEMI. LVEF and infarct size were measured by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.

Results

Metformin treatment slightly decreased LDL cholesterol levels (adjusted P = 0.01), whereas apoB remained unchanged. Large LDL particles and LDL size were also decreased after metformin treatment (adjusted P<0.001). After adjustment for covariates, increased small HDL particles at 24 hours after STEMI predicted higher LVEF (P = 0.005). In addition, increased medium-sized VLDL particles at the same time point predicted a smaller infarct size (P<0.001).

Conclusion

LDL cholesterol and large LDL particles were decreased during 4 months treatment with metformin started early after MI. Higher small HDL and medium VLDL particle concentrations are associated with favorable LVEF and infarct size.     

Soluble CD93 Levels in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction and Its Implication on Clinical Outcome

Background

Inflammation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of acute myocardial infarction (MI). However, it is unclear whether marker of immune activation will provide prognostic information in these patients. We hypothesized that circulating levels of soluble CD93 (sCD93), a soluble form of transmembrane glycoprotein CD93, is increased in acute MI patients and its level would be associated with clinical outcomes in patients with acute MI.

Methods

We measured circulating levels of sCD93 in 120 patients with acute MI (63±13 yrs, M∶F = 85∶35) and in 120 age, sex-matched control subjects. In patients with acute MI, clinical characteristics, echocardiographic and laboratory findings were assessed at the time of initial enrollment. The primary outcome was defined as all-cause and cardiovascular death.

Results

Circulating sCD93 levels were significantly higher in patients with acute MI than in control subjects (552.1±293.7 vs. 429.8±114.2 ng/mL, p<0.0001). Upon in vitro inflammatory stimulation, increased CD93 shedding was demonstrated in acute MI patients but not in control subjects. During follow up period (median 208 days, 3-1058 days), the primary outcome occurred in 18 (15%) patients (9 cardiovascular deaths). Circulating levels of sCD93 were associated with all cause (p<0.0001) and cardiovascular (p<0.0001) mortality in patients with acute MI. Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that initial sCD93 level was found to be an independent predictor of all cause (p = 0.002) and cardiovascular mortality (p = 0.033) when controlled for age and left ventricular ejection fraction.

Conclusions

Circulating levels of sCD93 are elevated in patients with acute MI and their levels were associated with adverse clinical outcomes.     

Using Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein Autoantibodies to Predict Restenosis after Balloon Angioplasty in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Objectives

Oxidized low-density lipoproteins (oxLDL) and oxidized low-density lipoprotein autoantibodies (OLAB) have been detected in human plasma and atherosclerotic lesions. OLAB appear to play a role in the clearance of oxLDL from circulation. Higher levels of OLAB appear to be associated with a reduced risk of a wide range of cardiovascular diseases. We investigated the prognostic value of plasma oxLDL and OLAB in patients undergoing primary coronary balloon angioplasty for acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Methods

Plasma oxLDL and OLAB concentrations were measured in 56 patients with acute STEMI before primary angioplasty, and then 3 days, 7 days and 1 month after the acute event. Follow-up angiography was repeated 6 months later to detect the presence of restensosis (defined as >50% luminal diameter stenosis). The thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) risk score was calculated to determine the relationship between OLAB/oxLDL ratio and TIMI risk scores.

Results

Of the 56 patients, 18 (31%) had angiographic evidence of restenosis. Plasma OLAB concentrations were significantly lower in the restenosis group before angioplasty (181±114 vs. 335±257 U/L, p = 0.003), and at day 3 (155±92 vs. 277±185 U/L, p<0.001) and day 7 (177±110 vs. 352±279 U/L, p<0.001) after the acute event. There was no difference in oxLDL concentration between the two groups. The ratio of OLAB/oxLDL positively correlated with TIMI risk scores before angioplasty (p for trend analysis, p = 0.004), at day 3 (p = 0.008) and day 7 (p<0.001) after STEMI.

Significance

A relative deficit of OLAB, and hence likely impaired clearance of oxLDL, is associated with the risk of arterial restenosis after primary angioplasty for acute STEMI.     

急性ST 段抬高心肌梗死患者多支病变血运重建治疗策略的临床研究

目的:分析急性ST段抬高心肌梗死(acute ST segmentelevation myocardial infarction,STEMI)伴多支血管病变行急诊经皮冠状动脉介入(percutaneous coronary intervention,PCI)治疗的策略,制定患者血运重建时机及最佳方案。方法:收集2008.10-2012.10期间急性ST段抬高心肌梗死伴多支血管病变行急诊PCI治疗患者资料,其中仅行罪犯血管PCI治疗组162例,多支血管PCI治疗组50例、阶段PCI治疗组112例,分析比较各组间短期(3个月)死亡率和1年、2年、3年死亡率及主要心血管事件(major cardiovascularevents,MACE)发生率。结果:①多支血管PCI组较罪犯血管PCI组有更高的短期死亡率(4.0%vs 2.5%,P0.05),但其降低MACE发生率(12.0%vs 15.4%,P0.05);②阶段PCI组较罪犯血管PCI组有更低的死亡率(短期和1年、2年、3年死亡率均P0.05)及MACE发生率(11.6%vs 15.4%,P0.05);③多支血管PCI组较阶段PCI组有更高的短期死亡率(4.0%vsl.8%,P0.05),长期随访无明显不同(6.0%vs 5.4%,P0.05);MACE的发生率无明显差异(12.0%vs 11.6%,P0.05)。结论:当血流动力学稳定时,合并多支血管病变的急性ST段抬高心肌梗死仅对罪犯血管行PCI,随后行阶段PCI处理非梗死病变血管,这一策略能显著改善患者的临床预后。     

Association of the HindIII Polymorphism of the Lipoprotein Lipase Gene with Myocardial Infarction and the Life Span in Elderly Patients with Coronary Heart Disease

Allele and genotype frequencies of the HindIII polymorphism of the lipoprotein lipase (LPL) gene were studied in patients with myocardial infarction (MI) and stable angina of effort (SAE), including long-lived people (over 90). The polymorphism proved to be associated with MI and with the life span, genotype H+/H+ being predisposing to MI and allele H– being protective. The allele and genotype frequencies of long-lived people differed significantly from the Hardy–Weinberg proportions and from those of SAE patients aged up to 90. An excess of heterozygotes in this group suggests a selective pressure which eliminates homozygotes. Possibly, heterozygotes H+/H– have an adaptive advantage, which provides for their longevity.     

Circulating Levels of Dimethylarginines,Chronic Kidney Disease and Long-Term Clinical Outcome in Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Background

Mechanisms linking chronic kidney disease (CKD) and adverse outcomes in acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are not fully understood. Among potential key players, reduced nitric oxide (NO) synthesis due to its endogenous inhibitors, asymmetric (ADMA) and symmetric (SDMA) dimethylarginine could be involved. We measured plasma concentration of arginine, ADMA and SDMA and investigated their relationship with CKD and long-term outcome in non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).

Methodology/Principal Findings

We prospectively measured arginine, ADMA, and SDMA at hospital admission in 104 NSTEMI patients. CKD was defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 ml/min/1.73 m². We considered a primary end point of combined cardiac death and re-infarction at a median follow-up of 21 months. In CKD (n = 33) and no-CKD (n = 71) patients, arginine and ADMA were similar, whereas SDMA was significantly higher in CKD patients (0.65±0.23 vs. 0.42±0.12 µmol/L; P<0.0001). Twenty-four (23%) patients had an adverse cardiac event during follow-up: 12 (36%) were CKD and 12 (17%) no-CKD patients (P = 0.02). When study population was stratified according to arginine, ADMA and SDMA median values, only SDMA (median 0.46 µmol/L) was associated with the primary end-point (P = 0.0016). In models adjusted for age, hemoglobin and left ventricular ejection fraction, the hazard ratio (HR) for CKD and SDMA were high (HR 2.93, interquartile range [IQR] 1.15–7.53; P = 0.02 and HR 6.80, IQR 2.09–22.2; P = 0.001, respectively) but, after mutual adjustment, only SDMA remained significantly associated with the primary end point (HR 5.73, IQR 1.55–21.2; P = 0.009).

Conclusions/Significance

In NSTEMI patients, elevated SDMA plasma levels are associated with CKD and worse long-term prognosis.     

老年急性心肌梗死并心源性休克冠状动脉介入治疗的临床效果分析

目的:对比分析介入治疗和保守治疗对急性心梗合并心源性休克的老年患者的治疗效果。方法:回顾性分析急性心肌梗死并心源性休克患者,共入选230例,按照医生评估进行分组治疗,分为介入治疗组和非介入治疗组,介入组患者120例,接受冠脉介入治疗;非介入组患者110例,接受非介入治疗。对比分析危险因素以及治疗效果。结果:介入组中心肌梗死病史及心衰病史患者明显高于非介入组(24.2%vs 20%P<0.05;25%vs 17.3%,P<0.05),经皮冠状动脉介入治疗与非介入治疗相比能显著降低急性心梗合并心源性休克的老年患者住院病死率(40.8%vs 71.8%,P<0.05),非介入治疗组心律失常发生率高于介入治疗组(26.7%vs 21.8%,P<0.05),同时非介入治疗组肺部感染及肾衰的发病率较高(11.8%vs 5.8%P<0.05;8.2%vs 2.0%,P<0.05)。结论:针对急性心梗合并心源性休克的老年患者制定治疗方案时,虽然介入治疗存在更多的并发症,但是可以显著改善患者预后。     

瑞舒伐他汀强化治疗对急性ST段抬高型心肌梗死患者PCI手术预后的影响

目的:探讨瑞舒伐他汀强化治疗对急性ST段抬高型心肌梗死(STEMI)患者PCI术预后的影响。方法:选择2013年6月-2015年6月我院收治的STEMI患者90例,随机分为研究组与对照组,每组各45例。研究组患者PCI术前及术后均给予瑞舒伐他汀强化治疗,对照组仅在术后给予瑞舒伐他汀治疗。观察并比较两组患者术中慢血流及无复流的发生率,TNI、CK-MB、NT-pro BNP及hs-CRP水平变化,以及左室舒张末期内径、左心房内径、左室射血分数、室间隔厚度。结果:研究组术中慢血流及无复流的发生率显著低于对照组(P0.05);两组患者治疗后TNI、CK-MB、NT-pro BNP、hs-CRP水平均低于治疗前,且研究组低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05);两组治疗后左室舒张末期内径、左心房内径、左室射血分数、室间隔厚度比较,差异无统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:瑞舒伐他汀强化治疗可以有效降低STEMI患者心肌坏死及炎症反应的发生率,改善心室重构,值得临床推广应用。     

老年急性心肌梗死患者并发肺部感染的危险因素分析及护理对策

目的探讨老年急性心肌梗死(AMI)患者并发肺部感染的危险因素及护理对策。方法回顾性分析我院心内科2012年1月~2015年1月收治的老年AMI患者160例的临床资料,根据患者有无并发肺部感染分为感染组(观察组,n=36)和非感染组(对照组,n=124),比较两组患者的性别、年龄、吸烟史、左室射血分数(LVEF)、基础疾病等变量,研究上述变量与肺部感染的相关性,进一步分析AMI患者并发肺部感染的独立危险因素,比较两组患者住院时间和死亡率。结果观察组在年龄、合并糖尿病、吸烟等变量较对照组明显升高,LVEF值较对照组明显下降,差异均有统计学意义(P0.05)。将这些变量纳入多元Logistic回归分析显示,年龄、低EF水平及合并糖尿病是老年AMI患者合并肺部感染的独立危险因素。观察组住院时间为(24.5±2.6)天明显长于对照组的(18.2±3.8)天,病死率为25%明显高于对照组的15.2%,差异均有统计学意义(均P0.05)。结论高龄、低LVEF、合并糖尿病是老年AMI患者并发肺部感染的独立危险因素,对合并上述危险因素患者应实施针对性的护理措施,从而降低老年心梗的病死率。     

Histopathological Features of Aspirated Thrombi after Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Background

Plaque disruption with superimposed thrombus is the predominant mechanism responsible for the onset of acute coronary syndromes. Studies have shown that plaque disruption and thrombotic occlusion are frequently separated in time. We established the histopathological characteristics of material aspirated during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in a large consecutive ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) population.

Methodology/Principal Findings

Thrombus aspiration during primary PCI was performed in 1,362 STEMI patients. Thrombus age was classified as fresh (<1 day), lytic (1–5 days), or organized (>5 day). Further, the presence of plaque was documented. The histopathological findings were related to the clinical, angiographic, and procedural characteristics. Material could be aspirated in 1,009 patients (74%). Components of plaque were found in 395 of these patients (39%). Fresh thrombus was found in 577 of 959 patients (60%) compared to 382 patients (40%) with lytic or organized thrombi. Distal embolization was present in 21% of patients with lytic thrombus compared to 12% and 15% of patients with fresh or organized thrombus.

Conclusions/Significance

Material could be obtained in 74% of STEMI patients treated with thrombus aspiration during primary PCI. In 40% of patients thrombus age is older than 24 h, indicating that plaque disruption and thrombus formation occur significantly earlier than the onset of symptoms in many patients.     

急性下壁心肌梗死急诊PCI术中应用临时起搏器与阿托品的对比研究

目的：探讨临时起搏器与阿托品在急性下壁心肌梗死急诊经皮冠状动脉介入治疗（PCI）中应用的疗效。方法：入选2012 年2 月至2013 年8 月我院收治的发病12 小时内,诊断为急性下壁心肌梗死并接受急诊PCI治疗的患者92 例,依据治疗方法的不同 将病例分为临时起搏组和阿托品组,并对病例进行为期一年的追踪随访,收集患者平均住院天数、平均住院费用、再灌注心律失 常、心肌梗死后心绞痛、心肌梗死后心衰发生率资料。结果：临时起搏组的平均住院天数、平均住院费用、心肌梗死后心绞痛、心肌 梗死后心衰发生率均显著低于阿托品治疗组（P 均<0.05）,阿托品治疗组的再灌注心律失常发生率则明显低于临时起搏组（P<0. 05）。结论：急性下壁心肌梗死急诊PCI中应用临时起搏器,具有治疗成本低,降低心血管事件发生率的优点,而阿托品治疗在改 善再灌注心律失常的疗效上则显著优于临时起搏治疗。     

Myocardial Infarction and Functional Outcome Assessment in Pigs

Introduction of newly discovered cardiovascular therapeutics into first-in-man trials depends on a strictly regulated ethical and legal roadmap. One important prerequisite is a good understanding of all safety and efficacy aspects obtained in a large animal model that validly reflect the human scenario of myocardial infarction (MI). Pigs are widely used in this regard since their cardiac size, hemodynamics, and coronary anatomy are close to that of humans. Here, we present an effective protocol for using the porcine MI model using a closed-chest coronary balloon occlusion of the left anterior descending artery (LAD), followed by reperfusion. This approach is based on 90 min of myocardial ischemia, inducing large left ventricle infarction of the anterior, septal and inferoseptal walls. Furthermore, we present protocols for various measures of outcome that provide a wide range of information on the heart, such as cardiac systolic and diastolic function, hemodynamics, coronary flow velocity, microvascular resistance, and infarct size. This protocol can be easily tailored to meet study specific requirements for the validation of novel cardioregenerative biologics at different stages (i.e. directly after the acute ischemic insult, in the subacute setting or even in the chronic MI once scar formation has been completed). This model therefore provides a useful translational tool to study MI, subsequent adverse remodeling, and the potential of novel cardioregenerative agents.