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Interventions in structural heart disease cover many catheter-based procedures for congenital and acquired conditions including valvular diseases, septal defects, arterial or venous obstructions, and fistulas. Among the available procedures, the most common are aortic valve implantation, mitral or tricuspid valve repair/implantation, left atrial appendage occlusion, and patent foramen ovale closure. Antithrombotic therapy for transcatheter structural heart disease interventions aims to prevent thromboembolic events and reduce the risk of short-term and long-term complications. The specific approach to antithrombotic therapy depends on the type of intervention and individual patient factors. In this review, we synopsize contemporary evidence on antithrombotic therapies for structural heart disease interventions and highlight the importance of a personalized approach. These recommendations may evolve over time as new evidence emerges and clinical guidelines are updated. Therefore, it's crucial for healthcare professionals to stay updated on the most recent guidelines and individualize therapy based on patient-specific factors and procedural considerations.
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Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The inflammation response during and after AMI is common and seems to play a key role in the peri-AMI period, related with ischaemia-reperfusion injury, adverse cardiac remodelling, infarct size and poor prognosis. In this article, we provide an updated and comprehensive overview of the most important cytokines and adipokines involved in the complex pathophysiology mechanisms in AMI, summarizing their prognostic role post-AMI. Data so far support that elevated levels of the major proinflammatory cytokines TNFα, IL-6 and IL-1 and the adipokines adiponectin, visfatin and resistin, are linked to high mortality and morbidity. In contrary, there is evidence that anti-inflammatory cytokines and adipokines as IL-10, omentin-1 and ghrelin can suppress the AMI-induced inflammatory response and are correlated with better prognosis. Mixed data make unclear the role of the novel adipokines leptin and apelin. After all, imbalance of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines may result in worst AMI prognosis. The incorporation of these inflammation biomarkers in established prognostic models could further improve their prognostic power improving overall the management of AMI patients.
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Adipocinas , Infarto do Miocárdio , Adipocinas/metabolismo , Anti-Inflamatórios , Citocinas/metabolismo , Humanos , Inflamação , PrognósticoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has changed the management of aortic dissection by induced remodelling. Beyond reconstructing the true lumen, we describe the concept of False Lumen Intervention to promote Remodelling and Thrombosis (FLIRT) in both type A and B aortic dissection. METHODS: Between 2011 and 2017, 10 patients with aortic dissection (5 type A; 5 type B) underwent FLIRT using a combination of patent foramen ovale (PFO) or atrial septal defect (ASD) occluders, coils and glue. Patients were followed by computed tomography (CT) angiogram prior to, and 6 months following, discharge to evaluate false lumen (FL) thrombosis and aortic remodelling. Outcomes analyzed comprised successful device delivery, completeness of FL thrombosis and aortic remodelling, procedure related complications and mortality. RESULTS: FLIRT induced aortic remodelling in all cases of proximal dissection, with aortic shrinkage from 63.8 ± 7.5 pre-FLIRT, to 50.2 ± 6.6 mm (P = 0.057) and an increase in true lumen area from 5.8 ± 3.6 to 11.4 ± 2.5 cm2 (P = 0.006). In distal dissection (after previous TEVAR with residual FL flow), FLIRT successfully induced FL thrombosis in 4 of 5 cases at first attempt (1 case required additional coiling of the gutter between left subclavian artery and stent-graft for complete thrombosis). While maximal aortic diameter remained unchanged (55.6 ± 9.1 pre-FLIRT and 54.4 ± 13.7 mm at follow-up), true lumen area increased from 7.8 ± 2.3 pre-procedure, to 10.6 ± 1.5 cm2 at follow-up (P = 0.016), consistent with remodelling. CONCLUSION: Interventional FL management, using the FLIRT concept, is feasible in selected cases of aortic dissection, promotes FL thrombosis and induces successful remodelling.
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Aorta Torácica/cirurgia , Aneurisma da Aorta Torácica/cirurgia , Dissecção Aórtica/cirurgia , Procedimentos Endovasculares , Trombose , Remodelação Vascular , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Dissecção Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagem , Dissecção Aórtica/mortalidade , Dissecção Aórtica/fisiopatologia , Aorta Torácica/diagnóstico por imagem , Aorta Torácica/fisiopatologia , Aneurisma da Aorta Torácica/diagnóstico por imagem , Aneurisma da Aorta Torácica/mortalidade , Aneurisma da Aorta Torácica/fisiopatologia , Aortografia/métodos , Angiografia por Tomografia Computadorizada , Procedimentos Endovasculares/efeitos adversos , Procedimentos Endovasculares/instrumentação , Procedimentos Endovasculares/mortalidade , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Risco , Trombose/diagnóstico por imagem , Fatores de Tempo , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
PURPOSE: To present a novel endovascular management option that avoids open surgery in selected patients with subacute type A aortic dissection (DeBakey II). CASE REPORT: A 75-year-old woman with previous infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm repaired in 2006 and multiple comorbidities (EURO score II 20.5%) was admitted with chest pain; computed tomography angiography (CTA) showed a new dissection in the ascending aorta just above the right coronary ostium. As the patient was considered unfit to undergo surgery, an endovascular solution was suggested after multidisciplinary team discussion. With a single entry identified, coils were deployed in the false lumen followed by a patent foramen ovale (PFO) occluder placed across the entry tear to seal the cavity. Intraprocedural digital subtraction angiography and transesophageal echocardiography, as well as CTA 3 days postprocedure, confirmed an entirely thrombosed false lumen. The 6-month follow-up CTA demonstrated the PFO occluder firmly in place, shrinkage of the false lumen, and remodeling of the ascending aorta. CONCLUSION: Interventional management of the false lumen in proximal (type A) dissection is feasible and sustainable. The use of coils and closure devices may present a new, efficient, minimalistic strategy to avoid open surgery in selected cases.
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Aneurisma Aórtico/terapia , Dissecção Aórtica/terapia , Embolização Terapêutica/instrumentação , Procedimentos Endovasculares/instrumentação , Dispositivo para Oclusão Septal , Idoso , Dissecção Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagem , Dissecção Aórtica/fisiopatologia , Angiografia Digital , Aneurisma Aórtico/diagnóstico por imagem , Aneurisma Aórtico/fisiopatologia , Aortografia/métodos , Angiografia por Tomografia Computadorizada , Ecocardiografia Transesofagiana , Feminino , Humanos , Desenho de Prótese , Resultado do TratamentoAssuntos
Síndrome Coronariana Aguda/etiologia , Ataque Isquêmico Transitório/etiologia , Síndrome do Roubo Subclávio/complicações , Síndrome Coronariana Aguda/diagnóstico por imagem , Síndrome Coronariana Aguda/cirurgia , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Constrição Patológica/diagnóstico por imagem , Constrição Patológica/cirurgia , Angiografia Coronária , Humanos , Ataque Isquêmico Transitório/terapia , Masculino , Stents , Síndrome do Roubo Subclávio/diagnóstico por imagem , Síndrome do Roubo Subclávio/cirurgiaRESUMO
Pheochromocytoma-induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a rare but life-threatening condition, caused by excessive plasma catecholamine levels, resulting in acute myocardial dysfunction. Clinical presentation includes a rapid development of heart failure due to regional wall motion abnormalities (most commonly affecting all mid to apical left ventricle (LV) wall segments) causing the "octopus-trap-like" LV shape. A 45-year-old female patient presented with acute cardiogenic shock of non-ischemic etiology. Her past medical history included a similar episode, which was followed by full recovery, but at this admission she required hemodynamic support with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The systolic function was restored, and further investigation revealed high 24-h urine metanephrine levels and a mass of the left adrenal gland, leading to the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. After treatment with firstly alpha-blockers and then beta-blockers, the pheochromocytoma was surgically removed.
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The role of inflammation in the pathophysiology of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is well established. In recognizing inflammation's pivotal role in AMI, this manuscript systematically traces the historical studies spanning from early attempts to the present landscape. Several anti-inflammatory trials targeting inflammation in post-AMI have been performed, and this review includes the key trials, as well as examines their designs, patient demographics, and primary outcomes. Efficacies and challenges are analyzed, thereby shedding light on the translational implications of trial outcomes. This article also discusses emerging trends, ongoing research, and potential future directions in the field. Practical applications and implications for clinical practice are considered by providing a holistic view of the evolving landscape of anti-inflammatory interventions in the context of AMI.
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Engaging intracoronary imaging (IC) techniques such as intravascular ultrasound or optical coherence tomography enables the precise description of vessel architecture. These imaging modalities have well-established roles in providing guidance and optimizing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) outcomes. Furthermore, IC is increasingly recognized for its diagnostic capabilities, as it has the unique capacity to reveal vessel wall characteristics that may not be apparent through angiography alone. This manuscript thoroughly reviews the contemporary landscape of IC in clinical practice. Focused on current methodologies, the review explores the utility and advancements in IC techniques. Emphasizing their role in clarifying coronary pathophysiology, guiding PCI, and optimizing patient outcomes, the manuscript critically evaluates the strengths and limitations of each modality. Additionally, the integration of IC into routine clinical workflows and its impact on decision-making processes are discussed. By synthesizing the latest evidence, this review provides valuable insights for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals involved in the dynamic field of interventional cardiology.
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BACKGROUND: Although the use of rotational atherectomy (RA) is off-label in the setting of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), it can be the only option in severely calcified culprit lesions to achieve procedural success. We sought to investigate the safety and feasibility of RA during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). METHODS: This was a retrospective observational study of patients who underwent RA during PPCI from 12 European centres. The main outcomes were procedural success (defined as successful stent implantation with final thrombolysis in myocardial infarction [TIMI] flow 3 and residual stenosis < 30%) and in-hospital mortality. A comparison of patients presenting with and without shock was performed. RESULTS: In 104 patients with RA during STEMI, the mean age was 72.8 ± 9.1 years, and 35% presented with cardiogenic shock. Bailout RA was performed in 76.9% of cases. Mean burr size was 1.42 ± 0.21 mm. Procedural success was achieved in 86.5% of cases, with no difference between shocked and nonshocked patients (94.4% vs 82.4%; P = 0.13). In-hospital stent thrombosis occurred in 0.96%, perforation in 1.9% and burr entrapment in 2.9% of cases. In spite of equally high procedural success, in-hospital mortality was higher in shocked (50%) compared with nonshocked patients (1.5%; P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: Patients presenting with STEMI requiring RA, represent a high-risk population, frequently presenting with cardiogenic shock. In this analysis of selected patients, RA was performed as a bailout strategy in the majority, and, as such, RA seems to be feasible with a high procedural success rate. In the absence of cardiogenic shock, RA-facilitated PCI seems to be associated with low in-hospital mortality.
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Aterectomia Coronária , Mortalidade Hospitalar , Intervenção Coronária Percutânea , Infarto do Miocárdio com Supradesnível do Segmento ST , Humanos , Aterectomia Coronária/métodos , Masculino , Feminino , Infarto do Miocárdio com Supradesnível do Segmento ST/cirurgia , Infarto do Miocárdio com Supradesnível do Segmento ST/diagnóstico , Idoso , Estudos Retrospectivos , Mortalidade Hospitalar/tendências , Intervenção Coronária Percutânea/métodos , Resultado do Tratamento , Angiografia Coronária/métodos , Europa (Continente)/epidemiologia , Seguimentos , Choque Cardiogênico/etiologia , Choque Cardiogênico/cirurgiaAssuntos
Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Cardíacos/métodos , Oclusão Coronária/diagnóstico por imagem , Ventrículos do Coração/diagnóstico por imagem , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/diagnóstico por imagem , Disfunção Ventricular Direita/diagnóstico por imagem , Adulto , Valva Aórtica/cirurgia , Aortografia , Bioprótese , Angiografia Coronária , Vasos Coronários/diagnóstico por imagem , Vasos Coronários/cirurgia , Feminino , Insuficiência Cardíaca/cirurgia , Implante de Prótese de Valva Cardíaca , Humanos , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Reoperação , Fatores de Tempo , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios XRESUMO
Myocardial cysts represent a miscellaneous and infrequent spectrum of conditions, with each of them coming from a different etiological background. Congenital myocardial cysts, neoplasia, cysts of infectious origin (bacterial, viral, or parasitic), and cardiac pathologies that may fake cystic content are all encompassed in this group. Although most patients are asymptomatic, some may occasionally present with obstruction, valvular dysfunction, or heart failure. Even more uncommon is the coexistence of a myocardial cyst with other extracardiac locations causing extracardiac symptoms. In this direction, the coexistence of a myocardial and endocranial cyst is extremely rare and can cause symptomatology from the affected organs (e.g., seizures). Cardiac investigation in this context is mainly dependent on non-invasive diagnostic modalities, and laboratory procedures. In this case report, we present a 26-year-old Congolese male admitted with dyspnea and epileptic seizures. Echocardiography revealed left ventricular and both mitral and tricuspid valve dysfunction and the presence of two myocardial cysts, while brain computed tomography showed an additional frontal cystic lesion. A precise diagnostic workup with a combination of non-invasive imaging, laboratory results, and epidemiology data assisted the diagnosis and guided the most suitable therapeutic choice.
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A continuous discussion regarding the predictors for permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is ongoing, especially in the era of low and medium risk patients. The aim of this article is to review the data so far regarding the pathophysiology, risk factors, and the indications for permanent pacemaker implantation after TAVI. The factors that contribute to rhythm abnormalities post TAVI can be divided into pre-existing conduction abnormalities, patient-related anatomical factors, and peri-procedural technical factors. The latter components are potentially modifiable, and this is where attention should be directed, particularly now that in an era of TAVI expansion towards lower-risk patients.
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Estenose da Valva Aórtica , Próteses Valvulares Cardíacas , Marca-Passo Artificial , Substituição da Valva Aórtica Transcateter , Humanos , Substituição da Valva Aórtica Transcateter/efeitos adversos , Doença do Sistema de Condução Cardíaco/etiologia , Fatores de Risco , Estenose da Valva Aórtica/cirurgia , Valva Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagem , Valva Aórtica/cirurgia , Próteses Valvulares Cardíacas/efeitos adversos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Myocarditis is a rare complication of therapy with mesalazine, a drug traditionally used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. We report a case of a 32-year-old man with a recent diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, who presented to our hospital with chest pain and elevated troponin, 12 days following initiation of mesalazine. Diagnosis of myocarditis was confirmed with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR), which showed subepicardial gadolinium enhancement in the basal lateral/inferolateral segment of the heart. The patient's clinical condition improved upon stopping mesalazine and the follow-up CMR demonstrated resolution of the previous findings. Mesalazine can cause myocarditis early after initiation and clinicians should be aware of this rare yet serious cardiotoxic effect, as the discontinuation of the medication is the mainstay of treatment and leads to significant recovery.
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Mitral annulus disjunction (MAD) is defined as a systolic displacement between the ventricular myocardium and the posterior mitral annulus supporting the posterior mitral leaflet. This structural abnormality is associated with the loss of mechanical annular function manifested as an abnormal systolic excursion of the leaflet hinge point into the left atrium but with maintained electrical function, separating the left atrium and ventricle electrophysiologically. The mitro-aortic fibrous continuity limits MAD anteriorly, between the aortic cusps and the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve. Consequently, MAD has been observed only at the insertion of the posterior leaflet. It can extend preferentially at the central posterior scallop. The first diagnostic modality aiding the diagnosis is transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), although in some cases adjunctive cardiac imaging modality might be suggested. MAD carries a strong association with malignant ventricular arrhythmogenesis and a profound predisposition for sudden cardiac death (SCD). In this context, a thorough investigation of this morphological and functional abnormality is vital in estimating the risk assessment and stratification for optimal management and elimination of the risk of the patient for SCD. Based on the current scientific data and literature, we will discuss the diagnosis, clinical implications, risk stratification, and therapeutic management of MAD.
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After a myocardial infarction, the inflammatory response is connected to major adverse outcomes such as ischemia-reperfusion injury, adverse cardiac remodeling, infarct size and poor prognosis. INFlammatIoN amI sTudY (INFINITY) is a multicenter, prospective, observational, cohort study designed to investigate the prognostic role of the cytokines IL-6, IL-10, IL-18 and IL-17 and the adipokines leptin, apelin and chemerin in patients with acute coronary syndrome. The study will test if these inflammatory biomarkers reflect different clinical manifestations of coronary artery disease and have a prognostic role in a 6-month follow-up period. This study represents an opportunity to investigate further the prognostic role of a selected combination of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory biomarkers in the prognosis and risk stratification of acute coronary syndrome patients.
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Síndrome Coronariana Aguda , Infarto do Miocárdio , Humanos , Síndrome Coronariana Aguda/complicações , Estudos de Coortes , Estudos Prospectivos , Infarto do Miocárdio/complicações , Inflamação , BiomarcadoresRESUMO
The aorta is the largest artery in the body, delivering oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to all organs. Dissection of the aorta is a lethal condition caused by a tear in the intimal layer of the aorta, followed by blood loss within the aortic wall and separation of the layers to full dissection. The aorta can be affected by a wide range of causes including acute conditions such as trauma and mechanical damage; and genetic conditions such as arterial hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and connective tissue disorders; all increasing the risk of dissection. Both rapid diagnostic recognition and advanced multidisciplinary treatment are critical in managing aortic dissection patients. The treatment depends on the severity and location of the dissection. Open surgical repair is the gold standard of treatment for dissections located to the proximal part of the aorta and the arch, while endovascular interventions are recommended for most distal or type B aortic dissections. In this review article, we examine the epidemiology, pathophysiology, contemporary diagnoses, and management of aortic dissection.
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Open surgery remains the mainstay of treatment for acute type A aortic dissection and should be offered to most patients. However, there are elderly patients in which surgical treatment may be deemed extremely high risk or futile. Endovascular treatment approaches have been applied to a small number of these patients and data are limited to case reports and small series. The application of endovascular therapies to ascending aorta is currently limited by anatomical and technical challenges posed by the dynamic motion of the ascending aorta and the proximity of vital structures to intended landing zones (aortic valve, coronary arteries, and supra-aortic branches) and lack of specially designed endografts to address these issues. While thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has replaced open aortic repair for a suitable lesion in distal aortic dissection, some selected patients with type A aortic dissection at high surgical may be candidates. Hence, there is potential because, in proximal (Stanford type A) dissections, 10-30% of patients are not accepted for surgery, and 30-50% are technically amenable for TEVAR. Recent experience has shown that carefully selected patients with favorable anatomical characteristics may be subject to endovascular stent-graft treatment as a last resort with mixed results. Technical improvement is necessary to offer. satisfactory endovascular options in non-surgical candidates.
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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVI) has become a game changer in the management of severe aortic stenosis shifting the concept from inoperable or high-risk patients to intermediate or low surgical-risk individuals. Among devices available nowadays, there is no clear evidence that one device is better than the other or that one device is suitable for all patients. The selection of the optimal TAVI valve for every patient represents a challenging process for clinicians, given a large number of currently available devices. Consequently, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each valve and personalising the valve selection based on patient-specific clinical and anatomical characteristics is paramount. This review article aims to both analyse the available devices in the presence of specific clinical and anatomic features and offer guidance to select the most suitable valve for a given patient.
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral respiratory disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The respiratory system is the main target of the virus; however, apart from lung disease, a relatively large proportion of patients develop thrombosis as well. We present the case of a 19-year-old male who was admitted after contracting community-acquired right-sided pneumonia. The patient had a history of COVID-19 infection four weeks before admission. The echocardiographic assessment revealed a 16 x 6-mm right ventricular (RV) thrombus. He underwent a cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) study, which confirmed the findings. After ruling out the most common causes of hypercoagulability, COVID-19 was judged to be the cause of the thrombus. The patient was treated with warfarin. Follow-up imaging with echocardiography and CMR six months later revealed complete resolution of the thrombus. Hypercoagulability is a major complication of COVID-19 and in situ thrombosis can occur both in the arterial and venous circulation. The recognition of intracardiac thrombi even in low-risk patients with a history of COVID-19 infection and the immediate initiation of antithrombotic treatment to minimize the risk of embolization is of paramount importance. Advanced imaging techniques are often required to establish the diagnosis of this condition.
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Giant aneurysm of the left main coronary artery is exceedingly rare and accounts for less than 2% of patients undergoing coronary angiography. The etiology varies depending on the patient's age and geographic area, but half are of atherosclerotic origin. In most cases, coronary aneurysms are asymptomatic, however, symptomatic patients present with symptoms characteristic of coronary artery disease such as chest pain (angina pectoris), myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and even sudden death. Coronary angiography is considered the gold standard tool to determine the presence or absence of coronary artery disease, and if present, its size and location. Herein, we report a case of giant aneurysm of the left main coronary artery presenting as syncope and documented nonsustained ventricular tachycardia.