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Myocardial infarction (MI) of the right ventricle (RV) coexists in 20- 60% of patients with inferior MI. There are electrocardiographic indicators which are connected with RV MI, which may also predict unfavorable clinical outcome of in-hospital follow-up. AIM: The aim of the study was determination a value of seven electrocardiographic predictors of RV MI in prognosis of in-hospital complications in patients with inferior MI. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The analysis of hospital files of patients admitted with diagnosis of inferior MI with persistent ST elevation (STEMI) was retrospectively performed. A set of seven RV MI predictors (RVMIP) was assessed from the electrocardiographic tracings (ECG). Finally in group of 167 patients relation between each RVMIP and in-hospital complications was statistically evaluated. RESULTS: The most often RVMIP was an elevation of ST higher in III lead then in II and aVF (RVMIP-2; recorded in 61,7% patients). In total any RVMIP was found in ECG of 142 patients (85%). Patients who had more RVMIP were more prone for combined adverse cardiac event (CACE, which included artificial respirotherapy, lungs edema and cardiogenic shock) (p=0,012); ventricular arrhythmias (p<0,001) and second/third grade atrioventricular blocks (p=0,028). Advanced atrioventricular blocks were more often observed in patient with ST elevation in V1 and ST depression in aVL (OR=4,91, p=0,005; OR=4,67, p=0,006; respectively). On the other hand second/third grade atrioventricular blocks were also related to higher incidence of CACE, ventricular arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation (AF), respectively: OR=8,1, p<0,001; OR=7,19, p=0,001; OR=5,75, p=0,001). CONCLUSIONS: The more RVMIPs the higher risk of in-hospital complication in patients with inferior MI. The second/third grade atrioventricular blocks were recorded more often in patients with ST elevation in V1 and ST depression in aVL. Advanced atrioventricular conduction blocks were related to worse outcome of in-hospital followup. A detailed ECG analysis in admission still adds important contribution in determination of in-hospital risk of complications.
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Bloqueo Atrioventricular , Infarto del Miocardio , Infarto del Miocardio con Elevación del ST , Humanos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Electrocardiografía , Arritmias CardíacasRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: There are limited data referring to the incidence of left ventricle (LV) thrombus formation after successful primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stenting, which is now the treatment of choice in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Previously reported results were often based on low or heterogeneous patient populations. METHODS: To evaluate the prevalence of LV thrombus in the early period of AMI, 2,911 patients who had undergone successful primary stenting were retrospectively studied. Baseline demographic characteristics, angiographic findings, and antiplatelet treatment were analyzed to find predictors of thrombus formation. LV thrombus was diagnosed by 2-dimensional echocardiography within 3 to 5 days after PCI. RESULTS: This complication was detected in 73 patients (2.5%). Patients with thrombus and patients without it were at the same age and had diabetes mellitus, prior myocardial infarction, and lipid disorders at the same frequency. The extent of coronary artery disease was similar in both groups. The incidence of LV thrombi was similar in patients treated with and without glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors (2.02% vs 2.9%, NS). According to results of multiple log-regression analysis, the presence of LV thrombus was strongly associated with anterior AMI, ejection fraction <40%, and previous hypertension. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of left ventricular thrombus early after AMI is very low if primary PCI with stenting is successful, probably due to the salvage of myocardium at risk. Localization of AMI and the size of myocardium damage remain the most important independent predictors of LV thrombus formation irrespective of various treatments.
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Angioplastia Coronaria con Balón/métodos , Trombosis Coronaria/cirugía , Infarto del Miocardio/cirugía , Stents , Anciano , Angiografía Coronaria , Trombosis Coronaria/fisiopatología , Ecocardiografía , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Pronóstico , Estudios Retrospectivos , Disfunción Ventricular Izquierda/diagnóstico por imagenRESUMEN
The paper presents some basic data on sexual activity in patients with heart disease. The most typical problems of people with stable angina or after myocardial infarction connected with sexual intercourse have been presented. Modulation of risk of heart attack during sexual activity and main problems of sexual dysfunction after acute coronary syndromes have been described.