The relationship between epicardial adipose tissue thickness and presence of left atrial thrombus in mitral stenosis patients
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
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35(4): 471-476, July-Aug. 2020. tab, graf
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Objective:
To examine the relationship between the left atrial (LA) thrombus presence and the epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) thickness.Methods:
Three hundred and twelve consecutive rheumatic mitral valve stenosis (RMVS) patients with mitral valve area (MVA) < 2 cm2 were included in this cross-sectional study. Patients were divided into two groups, those with and those without LA thrombus. Routine biochemical analysis and electrocardiographic examinations were carried out. EAT was measured using transthoracic echocardiography.Results:
LA thrombus was determined in 84 (26.9%) RMVS patients. In echocardiographic examinations, higher mean gradient and LA diameter as well as lower MVA were found in the group with LA thrombus (P<0.001). In this group, higher C-reactive protein (CRP) and EAT values were also determined (P<0.001). There was significant correlation between EAT and MVA, CRP, LA appendage peak flow velocity, LA anteroposterior diameter, and mean gradient (P<0.001). Higher EAT values were identified as independently associated with the presence of LA thrombus (odds ratio 59.5; 95% confidence interval 12.1-290.10; P<0.001).Conclusion:
Transthoracic echocardiography, routinely used in patients with RMVS, can measure EAT to determine patients who are under risk for thrombus.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Thrombosis
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Mitral Valve Stenosis
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Bagcilar Research and Education Hospital/TR
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