Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome in Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

BACKGROUND: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a world health problem with a high mortality rate and is expected to continue to rise in number. The high ACS mortality rate in the hospital is influenced by demographic characteristics, cardiovascular risk factors, clinical presentation, and management. This study aimed to determine the predictors of ACS death at Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung as the highest referral center in West Java. METHODS: This study is a retrospective cohort study on all ACS patients undergoing treatment at Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung from January 2018 to December 2019. Multivariate analysis was performed using a logistic regression test with the backward method to assess predictors of patient outcomes. RESULTS: This study involved 919 patients with the in-hospital mortality rate was 10.6%. Multivariate analysis showed that age >65 years was a demographic factor that play a role as a predictor of mortality mortality (AOR 2.143; 95% CI = 1.079-4.256; p = 0.030). Clinical presentation of cardiac arrest arrest (AOR 48.700; 95% CI =14.289-165.980; p<0.001), SBP <90 mmHg (AOR: 4.972; 95% CI =1.730-14.293; p=0.003, heart rate >100 beats per minute (AOR 4.285; 95% CI =2.209-8.310; p<0,001), cardiogenic shock (AOR: 5.433; 95% CI= 2.257-13.074; p<0.001). Cardiovascular management can reduce the risk of in-hospital mortality. Multivariate analysis showed statins (AOR 0.155; 95% CI=0.040-0.594; p=0.007), beta blockers (AOR 0.304; 95% CI=0.162-0.570; p<0,001) and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (AOR 0.352; 95% CI=0.184-0.673; p=0.002) significantly reduce in-hospital mortality. Interestingly, smoking is associated with a lower mortality rate (OR 0.387; p <0.001). CONCLUSION: Clinical presentation of cardiac arrest has the highest risk of death, the sequence is cardiogenic shock, heart rate >100 beats per minute, and age >65 years. Administration of statins, beta-blockers, PCI, and smoking are factors that reduce the risk of death.

Cutaneous Vasculitis and Generalized Lymphadenopathy Associated with Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)-Producing Escherichia coli Endocarditis: A Rare Case Report.

INTRODUCTION: Infective endocarditis (IE) has been known as the great imitator due to variable clinical manifestation, making its diagnosis challenging. A missed diagnosis could lead to inappropriate therapy. We presented a rare case of blood culture-negative infective endocarditis (BCNIE) due to extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli manifest with cutaneous vasculitis and generalized lymphadenopathy. We highlighted its diagnostic challenge and management. CASE ILLUSTRATION AND DISCUSSION: A 36-year-old male with known asymptomatic ruptured sinus of Valsalva (SOV) presented with fever of unknown origin for six months, fatigue, weight loss with a history of multiple hospitalizations. The physical examination revealed a continuous murmur at Erb's point, cutaneous vasculitis, and bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy. The laboratory result was leukocytosis and elevated C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Generalized lymphadenopathy was detected from the thorax and abdominal Computed Tomography (CT) Scans. Positive Anti Nuclear Antibody (ANA) Indirect Immunofluorescence (IF) speckled pattern led us to consider an autoimmune as the etiology, but we still considered IE as a differential diagnosis due to history of structural heart disease. Detection of multiple tiny oscillating masses at the tricuspid valve from the echocardiogram and cardiac CT led to possible IE diagnosis. Negative three consecutive blood cultures led the diagnosis to BCNIE. Surgery was performed to evacuate the vegetations, repair the SOV, and tricuspid valve replacement with a bioprosthetic valve. These results in improvement of the patient's condition. ESBL-producing Escherichia coli yielded in tissue culture made the diagnosis of IE became definite. CONCLUSION: ESBL-producing Escherichia coli should be considered as the etiology of BCNIE. Cutaneous vasculitis and generalized lymphadenopathy as a manifestation of IE could lead to diagnostic confusion. A thorough investigation will help clinician to avoid delay or inappropriate treatment that could be detrimental for the patient.