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Yang et al.1 generate tissue engineered blood vessels from hiPSC-derived smooth muscle cells harboring a mutation found in Loeys-Dietz syndrome. In vitro and in vivo data from these vessels provide new insight into the molecular physiology of aortic aneurysms and may create a paradigm for understanding a suite of vascular diseases.
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Aneurisma de la Aorta , Prótesis Vascular , Ingeniería de Tejidos , Humanos , Aneurisma de la Aorta/patología , Aneurisma de la Aorta/fisiopatología , Animales , Células Madre Pluripotentes Inducidas/metabolismo , Miocitos del Músculo Liso/metabolismo , Miocitos del Músculo Liso/patología , Síndrome de Loeys-Dietz/genética , Síndrome de Loeys-Dietz/patologíaRESUMEN
In this work we present a novel methodology for the numerical simulation of patient-specific aortic dissections. Our proposal, which targets the seamless virtual prototyping of customized scenarios, combines an innovative two-step segmentation procedure with a CutFEM technique capable of dealing with thin-walled bodies such as the intimal flap. First, we generate the fluid mesh from the outer aortic wall disregarding the intimal flap, similarly to what would be done in a healthy aorta. Second, we create a surface mesh from the approximate midline of the intimal flap. This approach allows us to decouple the segmentation of the fluid volume from that of the intimal flap, thereby bypassing the need to create a volumetric mesh around a thin-walled body, an operation widely known to be complex and error-prone. Once the two meshes are obtained, the original configuration of the dissection into true and false lumen is recovered by embedding the surface mesh into the volumetric one and calculating a level set function that implicitly represents the intimal flap in terms of the volumetric mesh entities. We then leverage the capabilities of unfitted mesh methods, specifically relying on a CutFEM technique tailored for thin-walled bodies, to impose the wall boundary conditions over the embedded intimal flap. We tested the method by simulating the flow in four patient-specific aortic dissections, all involving intricate geometrical patterns. In all cases, the preprocess is greatly simplified with no impact on the computational times. Additionally, the obtained results are consistent with clinical evidence and previous research.
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Disección Aórtica , Simulación por Computador , Modelos Cardiovasculares , Humanos , Disección Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagen , Disección Aórtica/fisiopatología , Aneurisma de la Aorta/diagnóstico por imagen , Aneurisma de la Aorta/fisiopatología , Aorta/fisiopatología , Aorta/diagnóstico por imagenRESUMEN
AIMS: Patients with aortic dissection have a high prevalence of left ventricular structural alterations, including left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), but little is known about the impact of sex on this regard. This study compared clinical, cardiac, and prognostic characteristics between men and women with aortic dissection. METHODS: We retrospectively assessed clinical and echocardiographic characteristics, and 1-year mortality in 367 aortic dissection patients (30% women; 66% with Stanford-A) who underwent echocardiography 60âdays before or after the diagnosis of aortic dissection from three Brazilian centers. RESULTS: Men and women had similar clinical characteristics, except for higher age (59.4â±â13.4 vs. 55.9â±â11.6âyears; P â=â0.013) and use of antihypertensive classes (1.4â±â1.3 vs. 1.1â±â1.2; P â=â0.024) and diuretics (32 vs. 19%; P â=â0.004) in women compared with men. Women had a higher prevalence of LVH (78 vs. 65%; P â=â0.010) and lower prevalence of normal left ventricular geometry (20 vs. 10%; P â=â0.015) than men. Logistic regression analysis adjusted for confounding factors showed that women were less likely to have normal left ventricular geometry (odds ratio, 95% confidence intervalâ=â0.42, 0.20-0.87; P â=â0.019) and were more likely to have LVH (odds ratio, 95% confidence intervalâ=â1.91, 1.11-3.27; P â=â0.019). Conversely, multivariable Cox-regression analysis showed that women had a similar risk of death compared to men 1 year after aortic dissection diagnosis (hazard ratio, 95% confidence intervalâ=â1.16, 0.77-1.75; P â=â0.49). CONCLUSION: In aortic dissection patients, women were typically older, had higher use of antihypertensive medications, and exhibited a greater prevalence of LVH compared with men. However, 1-year mortality after aortic dissection diagnosis did not differ between men and women.
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Disección Aórtica , Hipertrofia Ventricular Izquierda , Remodelación Ventricular , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Disección Aórtica/epidemiología , Disección Aórtica/fisiopatología , Disección Aórtica/mortalidad , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores Sexuales , Anciano , Hipertrofia Ventricular Izquierda/fisiopatología , Hipertrofia Ventricular Izquierda/epidemiología , Hipertrofia Ventricular Izquierda/diagnóstico por imagen , Brasil/epidemiología , Prevalencia , Adulto , Factores de Riesgo , Ecocardiografía , Aneurisma de la Aorta/epidemiología , Aneurisma de la Aorta/mortalidad , Aneurisma de la Aorta/diagnóstico por imagen , Aneurisma de la Aorta/fisiopatología , Pronóstico , Factores de TiempoRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: Cerebral malperfusion (CM) is a common comorbidity in acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD), which is associated with high mortality and poor neurological prognosis. This meta-analysis investigated the surgical strategy of ATAAD patients with CM, aiming to compare the difference in therapeutic effectiveness between the central repair-first and the early reperfusion-first according to clinical outcomes. METHODS: The meta-analysis and systematic review was conducted based on studies sourced from the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane literature database, in which cases of ATAAD with CM underwent surgical repair were included. Data for baseline characteristics, mortality, survival were extracted, and risk ratio (RR) values and the pooled mortality were calculated. RESULTS: A total of 17 retrospective studies were analyzed, including 1010 cases of ATAAD with CM underwent surgical repair. The pooled early mortality in early reperfusion group was lower (8.1%; CI, 0.02 to 0.168) than that in the central repair group (16.2%; CI, 0.115 to 0.216). The pooled long-term mortality was 7.9% in the early reperfusion cohort and 17.4% the central repair-first cohort, without a statistically significant heterogeneity (I [2] = 51.271%; p = 0.056). The mean time of symptom-onset-to-the-operation-room in all the reports was 8.87 ± 12.3 h. CONCLUSION: This meta-analysis suggested that early reperfusion-first may achieved better outcomes compared to central repair-first in ATAAD patients complicated with CM to some extent. Early operation and early restoration of cerebral perfusion may reduce the occurrence of some neurological complications. TRIAL REGISTRATION: The meta-analysis was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews database (No. CRD CRD42023475629) on Nov. 8th, 2023.
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Aneurisma de la Aorta , Disección Aórtica , Circulación Cerebrovascular , Humanos , Disección Aórtica/cirugía , Disección Aórtica/mortalidad , Disección Aórtica/complicaciones , Disección Aórtica/fisiopatología , Disección Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagen , Resultado del Tratamiento , Factores de Riesgo , Factores de Tiempo , Aneurisma de la Aorta/cirugía , Aneurisma de la Aorta/mortalidad , Aneurisma de la Aorta/complicaciones , Aneurisma de la Aorta/fisiopatología , Aneurisma de la Aorta/diagnóstico por imagen , Femenino , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Enfermedad Aguda , Trastornos Cerebrovasculares/cirugía , Trastornos Cerebrovasculares/etiología , Trastornos Cerebrovasculares/mortalidad , Trastornos Cerebrovasculares/diagnóstico , Trastornos Cerebrovasculares/fisiopatología , Adulto , Implantación de Prótesis Vascular/efectos adversos , Implantación de Prótesis Vascular/mortalidad , Medición de Riesgo , Reperfusión , Tiempo de TratamientoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: To estimate whether the benefits of aortic aneurysm repair will outweigh the risks, determining individual risks is essential. This single-center prospective cohort study aimed to compare the association of functional tools with postoperative complications in older patients undergoing aortic aneurysm repair. METHODS: Ninety-eight patients (≥65 years) who underwent aortic aneurysm repair were included. Four functional tools were administered: the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA); the 4-Meter Walk Test (4-MWT); handgrip strength; and the Groningen Frailty Indicator (GFI). Primary outcome was the association between all tests and 30-day postoperative complications. RESULTS: After adjusting for confounders, the odds ratio for MoCA was 1.39 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.450; 3.157; P = 0.723), for 4-MWT 0.63 (95% CI 0.242; 1.650; P = 0.348), for GFI 1.82 (95% CI 0.783; 4.323, P = 0.162), and for weak handgrip strength 4.78 (95% CI 1.338; 17.096, P = 0.016). CONCLUSIONS: Weak handgrip strength is significantly associated with the development of postoperative complications after aortic aneurysm repair. This study strengthens the idea that implementing a quick screening tool for risk assessment at the outpatient clinic, such as handgrip strength, identifies patients who may benefit from preoperative enhancement with help from, for example, Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, eventually leading to better outcomes for this patient group.
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Fragilidad , Evaluación Geriátrica , Fuerza de la Mano , Complicaciones Posoperatorias , Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas , Humanos , Anciano , Masculino , Femenino , Estudios Prospectivos , Medición de Riesgo , Factores de Riesgo , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiología , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/diagnóstico , Fragilidad/diagnóstico , Fragilidad/fisiopatología , Fragilidad/complicaciones , Factores de Tiempo , Resultado del Tratamiento , Factores de Edad , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Aneurisma de la Aorta/cirugía , Aneurisma de la Aorta/fisiopatología , Estado Funcional , Prueba de Paso , Pruebas de Estado Mental y Demencia , Cognición , Implantación de Prótesis Vascular/efectos adversos , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Vasculares/efectos adversosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: This retrospective study investigated the efficacy of endovascular treatment with multilayer flow modulators (MFMs) for treating aortic aneurysms in high-risk patients unsuitable for conventional treatments. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Conducted from 2011 to 2019 at a single center, this retrospective observational study included 17 patients who underwent endovascular treatment with MFMs. These patients were selected based on their unsuitability for traditional surgical or endovascular procedures. The study involved meticulous pre-procedural planning, precise implantation of MFMs, and follow-up using CT angiography. The primary focus was on volumetric and flow volume changes in aneurysms, along with traditional diameter measurements. Moreover, the technical success and post-procedural complications were also registered. RESULTS: The technical success rate was 100%, and 30-day procedural complication rate was 17.6%. Post-treatment assessments revealed that 11 out of 17 patients showed a decrease in flow volume within the aneurysm sac, indicative of a favorable hemodynamic response. The median decrease in flow volume was 12 ml, with a median relative decrease of 8%. However, there was no consistent reduction in aneurysm size; most aneurysms demonstrated a median increase in volume for 46 ml and median increase in diameter for 18 mm. CONCLUSIONS: While MFMs offer a potential alternative for high-risk aortic aneurysm patients, their effectiveness in preventing aneurysm expansion is limited. The results suggest that MFMs can provide a stable hemodynamic environment but do not reliably reduce aneurysm size. This underscores the need for ongoing vigilance and long-term monitoring in patients treated with this technology.
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Procedimientos Endovasculares , Humanos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Masculino , Femenino , Anciano , Procedimientos Endovasculares/métodos , Resultado del Tratamiento , Aneurisma de la Aorta/diagnóstico por imagen , Aneurisma de la Aorta/fisiopatología , Angiografía por Tomografía Computarizada , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Persona de Mediana Edad , StentsRESUMEN
Aortic dissection, a critical cardiovascular condition with life-threatening implications, is distinguished by the development of a tear and its propagation within the aortic wall. A thorough understanding of the initiation and progression of these tears, or cracks, is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. This paper undertakes a fracture mechanics approach to delve into the mechanics of tear propagation in aortic dissection. Our objective is to elucidate the impact of geometric and material parameters, providing valuable insights into the determinants of this pivotal cardiovascular event. Through our investigation, we have gained an understanding of how various parameters influence the energy release rate for tear propagation in both longitudinal and circumferential directions, aligning our findings with clinical data.
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Disección Aórtica , Humanos , Disección Aórtica/fisiopatología , Fenómenos Biomecánicos , Modelos Cardiovasculares , Estrés Mecánico , Aorta/fisiopatología , Aorta/patología , Aneurisma de la Aorta/fisiopatología , Análisis de Elementos FinitosRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: Compliance mismatch between the aortic wall and Dacron Grafts is a clinical problem concerning aortic haemodynamics and morphological degeneration. The aortic stiffness introduced by grafts can lead to an increased left ventricular (LV) afterload. This study quantifies the impact of compliance mismatch by virtually testing different Type-B aortic dissection (TBAD) surgical grafting strategies in patient-specific, compliant computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A post-operative case of TBAD was segmented from computed tomography angiography data. Three virtual surgeries were generated using different grafts; two additional cases with compliant grafts were assessed. Compliant CFD simulations were performed using a patient-specific inlet flow rate and three-element Windkessel outlet boundary conditions informed by 2D-Flow MRI data. The wall compliance was calibrated using Cine-MRI images. Pressure, wall shear stress (WSS) indices and energy loss (EL) were computed. RESULTS: Increased aortic stiffness and longer grafts increased aortic pressure and EL. Implementing a compliant graft matching the aortic compliance of the patient reduced the pulse pressure by 11% and EL by 4%. The endothelial cell activation potential (ECAP) differed the most within the aneurysm, where the maximum percentage difference between the reference case and the mid (MDA) and complete (CDA) descending aorta replacements increased by 16% and 20%, respectively. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that by minimising graft length and matching its compliance to the native aorta whilst aligning with surgical requirements, the risk of LV hypertrophy may be reduced. This provides evidence that compliance-matching grafts may enhance patient outcomes.
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Disección Aórtica , Implantación de Prótesis Vascular , Prótesis Vascular , Angiografía por Tomografía Computarizada , Hemodinámica , Modelos Cardiovasculares , Modelación Específica para el Paciente , Rigidez Vascular , Humanos , Disección Aórtica/cirugía , Disección Aórtica/fisiopatología , Disección Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagen , Implantación de Prótesis Vascular/instrumentación , Implantación de Prótesis Vascular/efectos adversos , Diseño de Prótesis , Resultado del Tratamiento , Imagen por Resonancia Cinemagnética , Aortografía , Masculino , Presión Arterial , Persona de Mediana Edad , Aneurisma de la Aorta/cirugía , Aneurisma de la Aorta/diagnóstico por imagen , Aneurisma de la Aorta/fisiopatología , Estrés Mecánico , Tereftalatos Polietilenos , Valor Predictivo de las PruebasRESUMEN
PURPOSE: Aortic dissection is associated with a high mortality rate. Although computational approaches have shed light on many aspects of the disease, a sensitivity analysis is required to determine the significance of different factors. Because of its complex geometry and high computational expense, the three-dimensional (3D) fluid-structure interaction (FSI) simulation is not a suitable approach for sensitivity analysis. METHODS: We performed a Monte Carlo simulation (MCS) to investigate the sensitivity of hemodynamic quantities to the lumped parameters of our zero-dimensional (0D) model with numerically calculated lumped parameters. We performed local and global analyses on the effect of the model parameters on important hemodynamic quantities. RESULTS: The MCS showed that a larger lumped resistance value for the false lumen and the tears result in a higher retrograde flow rate in the false lumen (the coefficient of variation, c v , i = 0.0183 , the sensitivity S X i σ = 0.54 , Spearman's coefficient, ρ s = 0.464 ). For the intraluminal pressure, our results show a significant role in the resistance and inertance of the true lumen (the coefficient of variation, c v , i = 0.0640 , the sensitivity S X i σ = 0.85 , and Spearman's coefficient, ρ s = 0.855 for the inertance of the true lumen). CONCLUSION: This study highlights the necessity of comparing the results of the local and global sensitivity analyses to understand the significance of multiple lumped parameters. Because of the efficiency of the method, our approach is potentially useful to investigate and analyze medical planning.
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Disección Aórtica , Simulación por Computador , Hemodinámica , Modelos Cardiovasculares , Método de Montecarlo , Disección Aórtica/fisiopatología , Humanos , Aneurisma de la Aorta/fisiopatología , Aneurisma de la Aorta/diagnóstico por imagen , Análisis Numérico Asistido por ComputadorRESUMEN
Resumen: Antecedentes: El daño neurológico es una complicación devastadora de la cirugía con paro circulatorio del cayado aórtico y aorta ascendente. La perfusión anterógrada del encéfalo permite disminuir la incidencia de esta complicación, pero es un procedimiento engorroso que interfiere el campo quirúrgico. Para procedimientos más simples que requieran de paro circulatorio de menor duración, la Perfusión Cerebral Retrógrada (PCR) es una alternativa válida. Objetivo: Evaluar nuestros resultados en la cirugía del reemplazo total de la aorta ascendente tubular con paro circulatorio con hipotermia sistémica moderada y PCR. Material y Método: Entre enero de 2015 y enero de 2020 se identificaron los pacientes en la Base de Datos del Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca de nuestra institución, se revisaron los protocolos operatorios, registros de perfusión y epicrisis, para obtener datos demográficos, clínicos y quirúrgicos pertinentes. La supervivencia alejada se certificó a través del "Servicio Registro Civil e Identificación de Chile". Resultados: En el periodo en estudio, 27 pacientes (21 hombres) tuvieron un reemplazo total de la aorta ascendente tubular con paro circulatorio con hipotermia moderada y PCR. Ocho pacientes tenían una cirugía previa; 7 de estos un reemplazo valvular aórtico. El 75% de los otros 20 pacientes tenía una válvula aórtica bicúspide. El diámetro máximo de la aorta ascendente fue en promedio 53,7 mm (45 a 67), y fue reemplazada en el 52% de los casos con un tubo protésico de 34 mm (promedio:32,4 mm; margen:30 a 34 mm). En 20 pacientes se efectuó un reemplazo valvular aórtico (15 con prótesis biológica). El tiempo promedio de circulación extracorpórea fue 174,6 min (97 a 243) y la temperatura sistémica mínima promedio fue 21ºC (18 a 25). El tiempo promedio de paro circulatorio fue 22,3 min (12 a 40) y de PCR 13 min (6 a 27). No hubo mortalidad operatoria. La morbilidad más frecuente fue la fibrilación auricular (33%). Una paciente presentó un episodio convulsivo aislado y otro fue reoperado por hemorragia postoperatoria. Una paciente falleció a los 48 meses de su operación. Conclusión: El paro circulatorio con hipotermia sistémica moderada y PCR para la cirugía de reemplazo total de la aorta ascendente facilitó la operación, con baja mortalidad y morbilidad en este grupo de pacientes.
Abstract: Background. Neurological damage is a devastating complication of aortic arch and ascending aorta surgery with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. Antegrade cerebral perfusion significantly decreases the incidence of this complication, but it is a cumbersome procedure that interfere the surgical field. For more simple procedures, requiring a shorter period of circulatory arrest, retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP) would be a valid alternative. Objective. To evaluate the results of total surgical replacement of the tubular ascending aorta with moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest and retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP). Methods. Patients operated between January 2015 and January 2020 were included.Demographic, clinical and surgical information was obtained from the operatives notes, perfusion registry and discharge reports. Long-term survival was certified by the "Chilean Civil and Identification Registry". Results. 27 patients (21 men) underwent a total replacement of the tubular ascending aorta with circulatory arrest with moderate hypothermia and RCP. Eight patients had been previously operated on;7 of them had a previous aortic valve replacement. Of the remaining 20 patients, 75% had a bicuspid aortic valve. Average maximum diameter of the ascending aorta was 53.7 mm (45 - 67). Average size of the ascending aorta replacement graft was 32.4 mm (30 -34). In 20 patients a concomitant aortic valve replacement was performed (15 with a biological valve). Mean extracorporeal circulation time was 174.6 min (97 - 243) and mean minimal systemic temperature was 21ºC (18 - 25). Mean circulatory arrest time was 22.3 min (12 - 40) and mean RCP time was 13 min (6 - 27), There was no operative mortality. Atrial fibrillation was the most frequent post-operative morbidity (33%). One patient presented an isolated convulsive episode and another was re-operated due to postoperative hemorrhage. One patient died, 48 months after her operation. Conclusion. Moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest with RCP simplifies total tubular ascending aorta replacement, with low mortality and morbidity.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Perfusión/métodos , Circulación Cerebrovascular , Paro Circulatorio Inducido por Hipotermia Profunda , Aneurisma de la Aorta Ascendente/cirugía , Aneurisma de la Aorta/fisiopatología , Complicaciones Posoperatorias , Resultado del Tratamiento , Circulación Extracorporea , Paro Cardíaco Inducido , Hipotermia InducidaAsunto(s)
Humanos , Disección Aórtica/diagnóstico , Disección Aórtica/terapia , Aneurisma de la Aorta/diagnóstico , Aneurisma de la Aorta/terapia , Enfermedad Aguda , Disección Aórtica/clasificación , Disección Aórtica/fisiopatología , Aneurisma de la Aorta/clasificación , Aneurisma de la Aorta/fisiopatología , Dolor en el Pecho/etiología , Servicios Médicos de Urgencia , Pronóstico , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
OBJETIVO: Propor um escore de risco inflamatório para tratamento endovascular dos aneurismas da aorta. MÉTODOS: Vinte e cinco pacientes foram seguidos do período pré-operatório até 3º mês de pós-operatório (1 hora, 6 horas, 24 horas, 48 horas, 7 dias, 1 mês, 2 meses e 3 meses). Variáveis inflamatórias avaliadas foram proteína C reativa, velocidade de hemossedimentação, interleucinas (IL-6, IL8), fator de necrose tumoral alfa, L-selectina, molécula de adesão intercelular (ICAM-1), transfusão de hemáceas, volume de cristalóide, volume de contraste, material da prótese, número de próteses, contagem total de leucócitos e linfócitos. O teste de Spearman apontou as variáveis candidatas ao maior risco inflamatório, segundo P < 20 por cento. A regressão logística apontou variáveis selecionáveis para escore final segundo P < 10 por cento. A análise da curva ROC revelou valores de corte para variáveis selecionadas pela regressão logística. RESULTADOS: Variáveis apresentadas pelo teste de Spearman foram: volume de cristalóide (P = 0,04), material da prótese (P = 0,04), volume de contraste (P=0,02), IL-8 préoperatória (P= 0,10), ICAM-1 1 mês (P=0,03) e L-selectina 1 mês (P = 0,06). A regressão logística revelou que os valores do volume de cristalóide e IL-8 pré-operatória são primordiais para constituição do escore de risco inflamatório para tratamento endovascular dos aneurismas da aorta. O escore de risco seria dividido em três categorias (leve, moderado e grave), com base em intervalos numéricos das duas variáveis selecionadas e as categorias seriam correlacionadas com achados clínicos CONCLUSÃ: Volume de cristalóide e IL-8 pré-operatória são variáveis que poderiam contribuir para categorizar risco inflamatório e, desse modo, ter um papel prognóstico no tratamento endovascular dos aneurismas da aorta.
OBJECTIVE: To purpose an inflammatory risk score for aortic aneurysm endovascular treatment. METHODS: Twenty-five patients were followed-up from preoperative period to third month postoperatively (1-hour, 6-hour, 24-hour, 48-hour, 7-day, 1-month, 2- month and 3month). Inflammatory variables were C-reactive protein, hemosedimentation velocity, interleukins (IL-6, IL-8), tumor necrosis factor-Alpha, L-selectin, intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM-1), red blood cells transfusion, volume of crystalloid, volume of contrast, type of endoprosthesis, number of endoprostheses, total count of leukocytes and lymphocytes. Spearman test defined the variables considered as candidates to higher inflammatory risk based on P < 20 percent. Logistic regression defined the variables considered as selected for final score based on P < 10 percent. ROC curve analysis revealed the cut-off values for variables selected by logistic regression. RESULTS: Variables defined by Spearman test were: volume of crystalloid (P=0.04), type of endoprosthesis (P=0.04), volume of contrast (P=0.02), preoperative IL-8 (P = 0.10), 1 - month ICAM-1 (P=0.03) and 1-month L-selectin (P=0.06). Logistic regression revealed that volume of crystalloid and preoperative IL-8 values are relevant for composition of inflammatory risk score for aortic aneurysm endovascular treatment. Risk score would be divided into three categories (mild, moderate and severe) based on numeric intervals of these two variables and the categories would be correlated to clinical findings. CONCLUSION: Volume of crystalloid and preoperative IL-8 are variables that might contribute to categorize inflammatory risk and thereby might play a prognostic role for aortic aneurysm endovascular treatment.
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Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Aneurisma de la Aorta/cirugía , Implantación de Prótesis Vascular/efectos adversos , Mediadores de Inflamación/sangre , Síndrome de Respuesta Inflamatoria Sistémica/etiología , Aneurisma de la Aorta/sangre , Aneurisma de la Aorta/fisiopatología , Volumen Sanguíneo/fisiología , Moléculas de Adhesión Celular/sangre , Estudios de Seguimiento , /sangre , Modelos Logísticos , Cuidados Posoperatorios , Cuidados Preoperatorios , Medición de Riesgo , Curva ROCRESUMEN
Relato de caso de paciente idoso com quadro de hemotoráx à direita levando ao diagnóstico de pseudoaneurisma de aorta torácica. O paciente já havia se submetido a tratamento endovascular prévio e à cirurgia de revascularização do miocárdio. Relata-se um caso cujo tratamento foi realizado por via endovascular e que apresentava dificuldades técnicas quanto à abordagem, via de acesso e eficácia do tratamento
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Humanos , Masculino , Anciano , Aneurisma de la Aorta/diagnóstico , Aneurisma de la Aorta/fisiopatología , Aneurisma de la Aorta/terapia , Disección Aórtica/diagnóstico , Disección Aórtica/fisiopatología , Disección Aórtica/terapia , Aorta Torácica/anomalías , Aorta Torácica/cirugía , Revascularización Miocárdica/métodos , Revascularización Miocárdica , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos CardíacosRESUMEN
OBJETIVO: Pesquisar a ocorrência de disfunção clínica ou subclínica da tireóide em portadores de dissecção aórtica e analisar se há correlação entre os níveis séricos de hormônios relacionados à função tireoideana e ao conteúdo de material mixóide da média aórtica. MÉTODOS: Níveis séricos de triiodotironina (T3), tiroxina (T4) e hormônio estimulador da tireóide (TSH) foram dosados por métodos convencionais em 28 pacientes em pós-operatório de correção de dissecção aórtica; T4 livre foi medido em 20 deles. Os mesmos hormônios foram quantificados em 20 pacientes-controle pareados por sexo e idade. Os resultados foram comparados pelo teste de Mann-Whitney. A porcentagem da camada média da aorta ocupada por material mixóide foi medida em espécimes cirúrgicos de 25 pacientes e correlacionada aos níveis séricos de hormônios através do teste de Pearson. Estabeleceu-se o nível de significância como p<0,05. RESULTADOS: Nos 20 pares nos quais as quantidades de hormônios foram comparadas, os valores médios de T3, T4, T4 livre e TSH foram 1,22ng/ml, 9,89mcg/dl, 1,18ng/dl e 5,45microUi/ml nos casos e 1,15ng/ml, 8,57mcg/dl, 1,32ng/dl e 2,15microUi/ml nos controles. Nem tais diferenças nem a correlação entre a percentagem de conteúdo mixóide (média= 30 por cento) e os valores de T3, T4, T4 livre e TSH (médias- 1,22ng/ml, 9,44mcg/dl, 1,20ng/dl e 5,08 micro Ui/ml; n=25) foram significantes. CONCLUSAO: Nossos dados sugerem que a dissecção da aorta; não têm relação com os níveis séricos de hormônios tireoideanos.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Disección Aórtica/fisiopatología , Aorta/patología , Aneurisma de la Aorta/fisiopatología , Glándula Tiroides/fisiopatología , Hormonas Tiroideas/sangre , Disección Aórtica/sangre , Aneurisma de la Aorta/sangreAsunto(s)
Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Disección Aórtica , Aneurisma de la Aorta , Válvula Aórtica , Ecocardiografía Tridimensional , Disección Aórtica/fisiopatología , Aneurisma de la Aorta/fisiopatología , Válvula Aórtica/fisiopatología , Endotelio Vascular/fisiopatología , Endotelio Vascular , HemodinámicaRESUMEN
A 22-year-old man was asymptomatic until he died suddenly after being starled. Post-mortem examination was normal except for aneurysmal dilatation of the left Sinus of Valsalva, the upper margin fo which formed a flap-like ridge, partially occluding the ostium of the left main coronary artery which arose immediately above it. Further compression of this "slit-like" orifice by aneurysmal distention was the proposed cause of myocardial ischaemia and arrhythimic death
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Adulto , Humanos , Masculino , Seno Aórtico/fisiopatología , Vasos Coronarios/fisiopatología , Aneurisma de la Aorta/complicaciones , Muerte Súbita/etiología , Aneurisma de la Aorta/fisiopatología , Paro Cardíaco/etiología , Reflejo de SobresaltoRESUMEN
Os autores estudaram 30 casos de dissecçäo aórtica entre janeiro de 1978 e dezembro de 1987. Classificou-se a dissecçäo em tipo A (lesäo inicial na aorta ascendente ou crossa) e tipo B (lesäo inicial da aorta descendente). Houve ppredomínio do tipo A (66,7%). A dissecçäo do tipo B foi mais freqüente entre os doentes com mais de 60 anos. A dor precordial foi o sintoma principal entre os do tipo A e em 62,5% dos tipos B este sintoma näo ocorreu. O exame físico de entrada evidenciou, entre os pacientes do tipo A, hipotensäo (45,5%), sopro cardíaco (40,0%) e dispnéia (40,0%); entre os do tipo B, hipertensäo (28,6%) e déficit de pulso (42,9%). O principal diagnóstico diferencial para o tipo A foi infarto do miocárdio (43,8%) e para o tipo B, insuficiência arterial periférica (25,0%) e pneumopatia aguda (25,0%). Hemorragia interna ocorreu em 24 doentes (80,0%). Hemopericárdio ocorreu 68,8% dos doentes do tipo A e 50,0% dos pacientes do tipo B apresentavam hemorragia retroperitoneal. Hipertensäo arterial, aterosclerose, necrose cística da média e alteraçöes endócrinas foram consideradas fatores predisponentes para ambos os tipos de dissecçäo. Observou-se um caso de dissecçäo pós-implante de válvula aórtica associado a prótese de aorta ascencente. O tempo médio de sobrevida, após o aparecimento dos sintomas, foi de 6,3 dias para o tipo A e 11,1 dias para o tipo B. A principal causa de óbito foi a hemorragia interna (70,0%)