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Arch. cardiol. Méx ; 94(2): 203-207, Apr.-Jun. 2024. graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1556917

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Abstract In the presence of the left ventricle hypertrophy (LVH), the differential diagnosis with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) or some phenocopy must be always considered, which can be easily suspected when the hypertrophy is markedly asymmetric. However, when the hypertrophy is homogeneous, especially if the patient has concomitant hypertension, it may be a challenge to distinguish between hypertensive and HCM, although some clinical features may help us to suspect it. In addition, patients with HCM may present with exertional angina due to microcirculation involvement in the setting of the hypertrophy itself or dynamic obstruction in the left ventricular outflow tract, but in some cases, the presence of concomitant coronary artery disease must be suspected as the cause of angina, especially if the patient has an intermediate or high-risk probability of having ischemic heart disease. We present the case of a 46-year-old Afro-American man with poorly controlled hypertension who was found to have severe LVH, and who presented with symptoms of exertional angina during follow-up. We will review the clinical features that can help us in the differential diagnosis in this context.


Resumen Ante la presencia de hipertrofia del ventrículo izquierdo (HVI), siempre se debe considerar el diagnóstico diferencial con la miocardiopatía hipertrófica (MCH) o alguna fenocopia, que puede sospecharse fácilmente cuando la hipertrofia es marcadamente asimétrica. Además, los pacientes con MCH pueden presentar angina de esfuerzo debido a la afectación de la microcirculación en el contexto de la propia hipertrofia o si ésta condiciona obstrucción dinámica al tracto de salida del ventrículo izquierdo, pero en algunos casos debe sospecharse la presencia de enfermedad coronaria concomitante como causa de la angina, especialmente si el paciente tiene una probabilidad de riesgo intermedio o alto de padecer cardiopatía isquémica. Presentamos el caso de un varón de 46 años de afroamericana con hipertensión arterial mal controlada a quien se le detectó una HVI severa, y que durante el seguimiento presentó síntomas de angina de esfuerzo. Revisaremos las características clínicas que nos pueden ayudar en el diagnóstico diferencial en este contexto.

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Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38609041

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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) causes cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer. The aim of this study was to estimate the mortality attributed to SHS in people aged ≥ 35 years in Spain and its autonomous communities (AC) by sex from 2016 to 2021. METHODS: Estimates of SHS-attributable mortality were calculated by applying the prevalence-dependent method where SHS exposure was derived from the adjustment of small-area models and based on the calculation of population-attributed fractions. Sex, age group, AC, and cause of death (ischemic heart disease and lung cancer) were included. The estimates of attributed mortality are presented with their 95% confidence interval (95%CI). Crude and age-standardized rates were estimated for each sex and AC. RESULTS: From 2016 to 2021, SHS exposure caused 4,970 (95%CI, 4,787-5,387) deaths, representing 1.6% of total mortality for ischemic heart disease and lung cancer. The burden of attributed mortality differed widely among the AC, with Andalusia having the highest burden of attributed mortality (crude rate: 46.6 deaths per 100 000 population in men and 17.0/100 000 in women). In all the AC, the main cause of death in both sexes was ischemic heart disease. The highest burden of mortality was observed in nonsmokers. CONCLUSIONS: The burden of SHS-attributable mortality was high and varied geographically. The results of this study should be considered to advance tobacco control legislation in Spain.

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Rev Port Cardiol ; 43(6): 341-349, 2024 Jun.
Article in English, Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38615878

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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Catheter ablation (CA) is effective in the treatment of ventricular tachycardia (VT). Although some observational data suggest patients with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (NICM) have less favorable outcomes when compared to those with an ischemic etiology (ICM), direct comparisons are rarely reported. We aimed to compare the outcomes of VT ablation in a propensity-score matched population of ICM or NICM patients. METHODS: Single-center retrospective study of consecutive patients undergoing VT ablation from 2012 to 2023. A propensity score (PS) was used to match ICM and NICM patients in a 1:1 fashion according to age, sex, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), NYHA class, electrical storm (ES) at presentation, and previous endocardial ablation. The outcomes of interest were VT-free survival and all-cause mortality. RESULTS: The PS yielded two groups of 71 patients each (mean age 63±10 years, 92% male, mean LVEF 35±10%, 36% with ES at presentation, and 23% with previous ablation), well matched for baseline characteristics. During a median follow-up of 2.3 (interquartile range IQR 1.3-3.8) years, patients with NICM had a significantly lower VT-free survival (53.5% vs. 69.0%, log-rank p=0.037), although there were no differences regarding all-cause mortality (22.5% vs. 16.9%, log-rank p=0.245). Multivariate analysis identified NICM (HR 2.34 [95% CI 1.32-4.14], p=0.004), NYHA class III/IV (HR 2.11 [95% CI 1.11-4.04], p=0.024), and chronic kidney disease (HR 2.23 [95% CI 1.25-3.96], p=0.006), as independent predictors of VT recurrence. CONCLUSION: Non-ischemic cardiomyopathy patients were at increased risk of VT recurrence after ablation, although long-term mortality did not differ.


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Cardiomyopathies , Catheter Ablation , Myocardial Ischemia , Propensity Score , Tachycardia, Ventricular , Humans , Male , Female , Retrospective Studies , Middle Aged , Tachycardia, Ventricular/surgery , Catheter Ablation/methods , Myocardial Ischemia/complications , Myocardial Ischemia/surgery , Cardiomyopathies/surgery , Cardiomyopathies/complications , Treatment Outcome , Aged
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Emergencias ; 36(2): 123-130, 2024 Apr.
Article in Spanish, English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38597619

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OBJECTIVES: To assess differences in the clinical management of nonST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), including in-hospital events, according to biological sex. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Prospective observational multicenter study of patients diagnosed with NSTEMI and atherosclerosis who underwent coronary angiography. RESULTS: We enrolled 1020 patients in April and May 2022; 240 (23.5%) were women. Women were older than men on average (72.6 vs 66.5 years, P .001), and more women were frail (17.1% vs 5.6%, P .001). No difference was observed in pretreatment with any P2Y12 inhibitor (prescribed in 68.8% of women vs 70.2% of men, P = .67); however, more women than men were prescribed clopidogrel (56% vs 44%, P = .009). Women prescribed clopidogrel were more often under the age of 75 years and not frail. Coronary angiography was performed within 24 hours less corooften in women (29.8% vs 36.9%, P = .03) even when high risk was recognized. Frailty was independently associated with deferring coronary angiography in the adjusted analysis; biological sex by itself was not related. The frequency and type of revascularization were the same in both sexes, and there were no differences in in-hospital cardiovascular events. CONCLUSION: Women were more often prescribed less potent antithrombotic therapy than men. Frailty, but not sex, correlated independently with deferral of coronary angiography. However, we detected no differences in the frequency of coronary revascularization or in-hospital events according to sex.


OBJETIVO: Evaluar las diferencias en el manejo clínico y eventos intrahospitalarios en una cohorte de pacientes con síndrome coronario agudo sin elevación del segmento ST (SCASEST) en función del sexo. METODO: Estudio observacional, prospectivo y multicéntrico que incluyó pacientes consecutivos con diagnóstico de SCASEST sometidos a coronariografía con enfermedad ateroesclerótica responsable. RESULTADOS: Entre abril y mayo de 2022 se incluyeron 1.020 pacientes; de ellos, 240 eran mujeres (23,5%). En comparación con los hombres, las mujeres fueron mayores (72,6 años vs 66,5 años; p 0,001) y más frágiles (17,1% vs 5,6%; p 0,001). No hubo diferencias en el pretratamiento con un inhibidor del receptor P2Y12 (68,8% vs 70,2%, p = 0,67), aunque las mujeres recibieron más pretratamiento con clopidogrel (56% vs 44%, p = 0,009), principalmente aquellas de edad 75 años y sin fragilidad. En las mujeres se realizaron menos coronariografías precoces (# 24 h) (29,8% vs 36,9%; p = 0,03) a pesar de presentar la misma indicación (criterios de alto riesgo). En el análisis ajustado, la fragilidad, pero no el sexo, se asoció de forma independiente con la realización de una coronariografía diferida. La tasa y el tipo de revascularización fue igual en ambos sexos, y no hubo diferencias en los eventos cardiovasculares intrahospitalarios. CONCLUSIONES: Las mujeres recibieron con mayor frecuencia un tratamiento antitrombótico menos potente. La fragilidad y no el sexo se asoció con la realización de coronariografía diferida. Sin embargo, no hubo diferencias en la tasa de revascularización coronaria ni en los eventos intrahospitalarios en función del sexo.


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Frailty , Myocardial Infarction , Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction , Male , Humans , Female , Aged , Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Clopidogrel/therapeutic use , Coronary Angiography , Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction/diagnostic imaging , Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction/drug therapy , Myocardial Infarction/diagnostic imaging , Myocardial Infarction/drug therapy , Prescriptions
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CuidArte, Enferm ; 17(2): 275-287, jul.-dez. 2023. graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | BDENF - Nursing | ID: biblio-1552909

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Introdução: Dor torácica é um sintoma geralmente presente em ambientes de atendimento emergencial. Objetivo: Verificar as características da dor torácica derivada do transtorno de pânico e da cardiopatia isquêmica, se a equipe multiprofissional acredita que existe diferença entre os sinais e sintomas, se sabem o tratamento, encaminhamento e desfecho dos pacientes. Método: Estudo transversal, com abordagem quantitativa, delineamento descritivo analítico, com correlação entre as variáveis, realizado por meio de questionário com 77 profissionais de uma equipe multiprofissional do Pronto Atendimento da Emergência de um hospital de ensino, no ano de 2022. Resultados: Pacientes com queixa de dor torácica eram atendidos imediatamente seguindo protocolo específico, que envolve repouso absoluto, medicação, oxigenoterapia, eletrocardiograma, monitorização cardíaca e exames laboratoriais. A maioria dos profissionais relatou que existe diferença entre os sinais e sintomas da dor decorrente de pânico e da cardiopatia isquêmica, mas destacou que há pontos comuns, e o conjunto de sintomas físicos e psicológicos confunde a equipe e dificulta o diagnóstico. A maioria conhecia o fluxo, encaminhamento e tratamento dos pacientes coronariopatas, mas não sabiam o tratamento e encaminhamento para aqueles com transtorno do pânico, pois recebiam alta hospitalar da emergência para casa, sem avaliação de um especialista e sem orientações sobre o problema. Destacaram que a comunicação efetiva auxilia na detecção tanto de problemas físicos, como de sofrimentos emocionais, sendo crucial para o tratamento e a assistência. Conclusão: Os participantes do estudo demonstraram conhecimento e preparo para atender as condições da dor torácica dos pacientes, independente da origem, acreditam que há diferença na apresentação da dor, relacionada a irradiação para braço e pescoço, mas se confundem, o que dificulta o diagnóstico e o tratamento, especialmente quando é pânico. O serviço e a equipe carecem de profissionais especializados em saúde mental e psiquiatria para tratamento e encaminhamento adequado dos acometidos pelo transtorno de pânico.


Introduction: Chest pain is a symptom generally present in emergency care environments. Objective: To verify the characteristics of chest pain resulting from panic disorder and ischemic heart disease, whether the multidisciplinary team believes that there is a difference between signs and symptoms, whether they know the treatment, referral and outcome of patients. Method: Cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach, analytical descriptive design, with correlation between variables, carried out through a questionnaire with 77 professionals from a multidisciplinary team from the Emergency Department of a teaching hospital, in the year 2022. Results: Patients with complaints of chest pain were treated immediately following a specific protocol, which involves absolute rest, medication, oxygen therapy, electrocardiogram, cardiac monitoring and laboratory tests. Most professionals reported that there is a difference between the signs and symptoms of pain resulting from panic and ischemic heart disease, but highlighted that there are common points, and the set of physical and psychological symptoms confuses the team and makes diagnosis difficult. The majority knew the flow, referral and treatment of patients with coronary artery disease, but they did not know the treatment and referral for those with panic disorder, as they were discharged from the emergency room to home, without evaluation by a specialist and without guidance on the problem. They highlighted that effective communication helps to detect both physical problems and emotional suffering, being crucial for treatment and assistance. Conclusion: The study participants demonstrated knowledge and preparation to deal with the conditions of patients' chest pain, regardless of the origin, they believe that there is a difference in the presentation of pain, related to irradiation to the arm and neck, but it is confused, which makes diagnosis difficult and treatment, especially when it is panic. The service and team lack professionals specialized in mental health and psychiatry for treatment and appropriate referral of those affected by panic disorder


Introducción: El dolor torácico es un síntoma generalmente presente en ambientes de atención de emergencia. Objetivo: Verificar las características del dolor torácico derivado del trastorno de pánico y de la cardiopatía isquémica, si el equipo multidisciplinario cree que existe diferencia entre signos y síntomas, si conoce el tratamiento, derivación y evolución de los pacientes. Método: Estudio transversal, con enfoque cuantitativo, diseño analítico descriptivo, con correlación entre variables, realizado a través de un cuestionario a 77 profesionales de un equipo multidisciplinario del Servicio de Emergencia de un hospital universitario, en el año 2022. Resultados: Los pacientes con quejas de dolor torácico fueron tratados inmediatamente siguiendo un protocolo específico, que incluye reposo absoluto, medicación, oxigenoterapia, electrocardiograma, monitorización cardíaca y pruebas de laboratorio. La mayoría de los profesionales informaron que existe diferencia entre los signos y síntomas del dolor por pánico y la cardiopatía isquémica, pero resaltaron que hay puntos en común, y el conjunto de síntomas físicos y psicológicos confunde al equipo y dificulta el diagnóstico. La mayoría conocía el flujo, derivación y tratamiento de los pacientes con enfermedad coronaria, pero desconocía el tratamiento y derivación de aquellos con trastorno de pánico, ya que eran dados de alta de urgencia a su domicilio, sin evaluación de un especialista y sin orientación sobre el problema. Destacaron que la comunicación efectiva ayuda a detectar tanto problemas físicos como sufrimiento emocional, siendo crucial para el tratamiento y asistencia. Conclusión: Los participantes del estudio demostraron conocimiento y preparación para afrontar las condiciones de dolor torácico de los pacientes, independientemente del origen, creen que existe diferencia en la presentación del dolor, relacionado con la irradiación al brazo y cuello, pero pero obtienen confuso, lo que dificulta el diagnóstico y el tratamiento, especialmente cuando se trata de pánico. El servicio y el equipo carecen de profesionales especializados en salud mental y psiquiatría para el tratamiento y derivación adecuada de los afectados por el trastorno de pánico


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Chest Pain/therapy , Panic Disorder , Myocardial Ischemia/therapy , Emergencies , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Med. clín (Ed. impr.) ; 161(12): 509-514, dic. 2023. ilus, tab
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-228454

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Background and objective Frank's sign is the diagonal ear fold which has been associated with ischemic heart disease. The objective of this work was to evaluate the relationship of Frank's sign with severity of ischemic heart disease in adults ≤ 65 years old in the northeast of Mexico. Patients and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in patients ≤ 65 years old who underwent coronary angiography consecutively over a period of 5 months in 2022. Severe coronary artery disease (CAD) was associated with Frank's sign and other common cardiovascular risks. To determine the association, bivariate and multivariate analysis was performed using logistic regression that included variables with a value of p<0.05. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS version 22. Results We included 311 patients ≤ 65 years, of whom 80% were men. The median age was 57 years (range 28–65). Frank's sign was positive in 62% of the population. The main clinical characteristics in patients with Frank's sign were type 2 diabetes mellitus (55%), p=0.003, dyslipidemia (53%), p=0.026 and smoking (68%), p=0.002. In the multivariate analysis, the independent variables associated with severe CAD were Frank's Sign OR 3.26; 95% CI (1.98–5.38), p≤0.001, male gender OR 2.28; 95% CI (1.20–4.35), p=0.012, and dyslipidemia OR 1.81; 95% CI (1.11–2.97), p=0.017. Conclusions There is an independent association between Frank's sign with the presence of severe CAD in patients ≤ 65 years old, which may be useful for screening and prevention (AU)


Antecedentes y objetivo El signo de pliegue diagonal de la oreja o signo de Frank se ha asociado con cardiopatía isquémica. El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar la relación del signo de Frank con la gravedad de la cardiopatía isquémica en adultos≤65años en el noreste de México. Pacientes y métodos Se realizó un estudio transversal en pacientes ≤65años sometidos a coronariografía de manera consecutiva en un periodo de 5 meses en 2022. Se relacionó la enfermedad arterial coronaria (EAC) grave con el signo de Frank y los factores de riesgo cardiovascular tradicionales. Para determinar la asociación se realizó análisis bivariado y multivariado mediante regresión logística que incluyó las variables con valor de p<0,05. El análisis estadístico se realizó con el programa SPSS versión 22. Resultados Se incluyeron 311 pacientes≤65años, de los cuales el 80% fueron hombres. La mediana de edad fue 57 años (rango de 28-65 años). El 62% de los pacientes presentó el signo de Frank. Las principales características clínicas en pacientes con signo de Frank fueron diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (55%), p=0,003, dislipidemia (53%), p=0,026 y tabaquismo (68%), p=0,002. En el análisis multivariado las variables independientes asociadas a EAC grave fueron el signo de Frank (OR: 3,26; IC 95%: 1,98-5,38; p≤0,001), sexo masculino (OR: 2,28; IC 95%: 1,20-4,35; p=0,012) y dislipidemia (OR: 1,81; IC 95%: 1,11-2,97; p=0,017). Conclusiones Existe asociación independiente del signo de Frank con la presencia de EAC grave en pacientes≤65años, que puede ser útil para el cribado y la prevención (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Myocardial Ischemia/diagnostic imaging , Cross-Sectional Studies , Coronary Angiography , Risk Factors , Prognosis
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Medisan ; 27(6)dic. 2023. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1534909

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Introducción: Uno de los aspectos que más interés suscita en lo referente a la distribución geográfica de la mortalidad por cáncer es la formación de conglomerados espaciales. Objetivo: Identificar el patrón espacial de la mortalidad por cáncer, cardiopatía isquémica y enfermedad cerebrovascular isquémica mediante la detección y descripción de conglomerados espaciales en la provincia de Santiago de Cuba. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio ecológico exploratorio espacial de los fallecimientos por cáncer, cardiopatía isquémica y enfermedad cerebrovascular isquémica durante el período comprendido desde el 1 de enero hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2019 en la provincia de Santiago de Cuba, para lo cual se procedió a la detección de conglomerados espaciales de elevada y baja mortalidad por las causas antes citadas. Se empleó el método de escaneo espacial estadístico con el programa Satscan y las variables independientes fueron divididas en demográficas y clínicas. Resultados: De los 36 conglomerados espaciales de mortalidad detectados, 23 correspondieron al cáncer (65,8 %), 7 a cardiopatía isquémica (18,4 %) y 6 a enfermedad cerebrovascular isquémica (15,8 %); asimismo, 44,7 % del total eran de elevado riesgo y 55,3 % de bajo riesgo. Conclusiones: El patrón de la distribución espacial de mortalidad por cáncer de próstata, pulmón, mama, colon, esófago, cardiopatía isquémica y enfermedad cerebrovascular isquémica se caracterizó por la formación de conglomerados espaciales de elevada y baja mortalidad.


Introduction: One of the aspects that more interest raises regarding the geographical distribution of mortality due to cancer is the formation of space conglomerates. Objective: To identify the space pattern of mortality due to cancer, ischemic heart disease and ischemic cerebrovascular disease by means of the detection and description of space conglomerates in Santiago de Cuba province. Methods: A space exploratory ecological study of deaths due to cancer, ischemic heart disease and ischemic cerebrovascular disease was carried out during January 1st to December 31, 2019 in Santiago de Cuba province, for which space conglomerates of high and low mortality due to the abovementioned causes were detected. The statistical space escanning method was used with the Satscan program and the independent variables were divided in demographic and clinical. Results: Of the 36 space conglomerates of mortality detected, twenty three corresponded to cancer (65.8%), seven to ischemic heart disease (18.4%) and six to ischemic cerebrovascular disease (15.8%); also, 44.7% of the total was of high risk and 55.3% of low risk. Conclusions: The space distribution pattern of mortality due to prostate, lung, breast, colon, esophagus cancer, ischemic heart disease and ischemic cerebrovascular disease was characterized by the formation of high and low mortality space conglomerates.

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Arch. cardiol. Méx ; 93(3): 336-344, jul.-sep. 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1513587

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Abstract Objective: Associating comorbidities and cardiac symptoms that alter myocardial mechanical function could help clinicians to correctly identify at-risk population. Methods: We conducted a functional open population cross-sectional study of patients referred to a positron emission tomography/computed tomography unit in Mexico City for evaluation of myocardial function, perfusion, and coronary circulation. Ischemia was defined as a sum difference score ≥ 2. Association between comorbidities and cardiac symptoms was tested using logistic regression models and trend analysis. We performed an interaction analysis to evaluate the addition of any accompanying symptoms to comorbid conditions on impairment of myocardial function. Results: One thousand two hundred and seventy-three patients were enrolled, 66.1% male, with a mean age of 62.4 (± 12.7) years, 360 (28.7%) with ischemia, 925 (72.7%) with at least one comorbidity, and 676 (53.1%) had at least one associated cardiac symptom. Patients without ischemia, type 2 diabetes, arterial hypertension, and adverse cardiac symptoms were associated with adverse mechanical, perfusion, and coronary flow parameters. We observed a trend of a cumulative number of comorbidities and cardiac symptoms with increased ischemia and decreased coronary flow. Only in decreased left ventricular ejection fraction, we demonstrated an interaction effect between increased comorbidities and adverse symptoms. Conclusion: The high burden of comorbidities and symptoms in our population alters myocardial function regardless of the level of ischemia.


Resumen Objetivo: La asociación de comorbilidades y síntomas cardíacos que alteran la función miocárdica podría ayudar a los médicos a identificar correctamente a poblaciones de riesgo. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal en población abierta de pacientes referidos a una unidad de PET/CT en la Ciudad de México para evaluación de la función miocárdica, perfusión y circulación coronaria. La isquemia se definió como una suma de diferencia de puntuación (SDS) ≥ 2. La asociación entre las comorbilidades y los síntomas cardíacos se fundamentó mediante modelos de regresión logística y análisis de tendencias. Realizamos un análisis de interacción para evaluar la adición de cualquier síntoma acompañante a condiciones comórbidas en el deterioro de la función miocárdica. Resultados: Se incluyeron 1.273 pacientes, 66,1% del sexo masculino, con una edad media de 62,4 (± 12.7) años, 360 (28,7%) con isquemia, 925 (72,7%) con al menos una comorbilidad y 676 (53,1%) con al menos una menos un síntoma cardíaco asociado. En pacientes sin isquemia, la diabetes mellitus tipo 2, la hipertensión arterial y los síntomas cardíacos adversos se asociaron con parámetros mecánicos, de perfusión y de flujo coronario adversos. Se observó una tendencia con el número acumulado de comorbilidades y síntomas cardíacos con aumento de la isquemia y disminución del flujo coronario. Solo en la disminución de la FEVI se demostró un efecto de interacción entre el aumento de las comorbilidades y los síntomas adversos. Conclusión: La alta carga de comorbilidades y síntomas en nuestra población altera la función miocárdica independientemente del nivel de isquemia.

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Med Clin (Barc) ; 161(12): 509-514, 2023 12 22.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37517929

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Frank's sign is the diagonal ear fold which has been associated with ischemic heart disease. The objective of this work was to evaluate the relationship of Frank's sign with severity of ischemic heart disease in adults ≤ 65 years old in the northeast of Mexico. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in patients ≤ 65 years old who underwent coronary angiography consecutively over a period of 5 months in 2022. Severe coronary artery disease (CAD) was associated with Frank's sign and other common cardiovascular risks. To determine the association, bivariate and multivariate analysis was performed using logistic regression that included variables with a value of p<0.05. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS version 22. RESULTS: We included 311 patients ≤ 65 years, of whom 80% were men. The median age was 57 years (range 28-65). Frank's sign was positive in 62% of the population. The main clinical characteristics in patients with Frank's sign were type 2 diabetes mellitus (55%), p=0.003, dyslipidemia (53%), p=0.026 and smoking (68%), p=0.002. In the multivariate analysis, the independent variables associated with severe CAD were Frank's Sign OR 3.26; 95% CI (1.98-5.38), p≤0.001, male gender OR 2.28; 95% CI (1.20-4.35), p=0.012, and dyslipidemia OR 1.81; 95% CI (1.11-2.97), p=0.017. CONCLUSIONS: There is an independent association between Frank's sign with the presence of severe CAD in patients ≤ 65 years old, which may be useful for screening and prevention.


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Coronary Artery Disease , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 , Dyslipidemias , Adult , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Aged , Female , Ear, External , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/complications , Cross-Sectional Studies , Coronary Artery Disease/diagnosis , Coronary Artery Disease/diagnostic imaging , Dyslipidemias/complications
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Hipertens. riesgo vasc ; 40(2): 104-106, abr.-jun. 2023. ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-220592

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El feocromocitoma es una causa poco frecuente de cardiopatía isquémica. Presentamos el caso de una paciente en la que se diagnostica de un feocromocitoma a raíz de una cardiopatía isquémica con ausencia de lesiones coronarias, demostrando la importancia de tenerlo en cuenta en el diagnóstico diferencial en estos casos, sobre todo teniendo en cuenta que disponemos de un tratamiento curativo. (AU)


Pheochromocytoma is a rare cause of ischaemic heart disease. We present the case of a patient in whom pheochromocytoma was diagnosed following ischaemic heart disease with absence of coronary lesions, demonstrating the importance of taking it into account in the differential diagnosis in these cases, especially considering that curative treatment is available. (AU)


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Humans , Female , Adult , Cardiomyopathies/diagnosis , Cardiomyopathies/etiology , Myocardial Ischemia/diagnosis , Myocardial Ischemia/etiology , Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/complications , Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/diagnosis , Pheochromocytoma/complications , Pheochromocytoma/diagnosis
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J. negat. no posit. results ; 8(2): 542-563, May 8, 2023. ilus, tab, graf, mapas
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-220176

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Introducción: Las enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV) son la primera causa de muerte a nivel mundial. Están fuertemente influenciadas por unos factores de riesgo (FR), algunos de ellos modificables concambios en el estilo de vida. De todos los FR, uno de los más prevalentes en la población es la hipertensiónarterial (HTA), definida por unos valores de presión arterial ≥140-90mmHg. Objetivos: Conocer la relación entre la HTA y el resto FR con el desarrollo de las distintas ECV, identificarel umbral idóneo para evitar sobrediagnósticos y sobretratamientos de la HTA, y reconocer la importanciade unos buenos hábitos de vida como prevención. Resultados y Discusión: En el estudio de FÉLIX-REDONDO et al. se demostró que el FR más influyenteen las ECV era la HTA. Sin embargo, esto puede variar según la edad, tal y como observaron VERA-REMARTÍNEZ et al. con su estudio, cuya media de edad era de 30 años, y el factor más prevalente fue eltabaco. El control de los hábitos de vida que ayuden a reducir tanto la HTA como el resto de factores, serábeneficioso para la prevención primaria y secundaria de ECV. Para evitar un tratamiento demasiadointensivo, es recomendable un enfoque gradual, comenzando con objetivos de prevención para todos lospacientes, independientemente del riesgo, siguiendo con la estratificación del riesgo de ECV y la discusiónde los beneficios potenciales del tratamiento con el paciente. Conclusiones: Las ECV, concretamente la cardiopatía isquémica y las enfermedades cerebrovasculares,son la principal causa de muerte en el mundo, por lo que es muy importante el control de aquellos FR queaceleren la aparición de estas. El más prevalente de ellos, es la presión arterial elevada.(AU)


Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide. They are stronglyinfluenced by some risk factors (RF), some of them modifiable with changes in lifestyle. Of all the RFs, oneof the most prevalent in the population is arterial hypertension (AHT), defined by blood pressure values≥140-90mmHg. Objectives: Know the relationship between HTA and the rest RF with the development of different CVDs,identify the ideal threshold to avoid overdiagnosis and overtreatment of HTN, and recognize the importanceof good lifestyle habits as prevention. Results and Discussion: In the study by FÉLIX-REDONDO et al. it was shown that the most influential RFin CVD was AHT. However, this may vary according to age, as observed by VERA-REMARTÍNEZ et al. withhis study, whose mean age was 30 years, and the most prevalent factor was tobacco. The control of lifestylehabits that help reduce both hypertension and the rest of the factors will be beneficial for the primary andsecondary prevention of CVD. To avoid overly intensive treatment, a stepwise approach is recommended,starting with prevention goals for all patients, regardless of risk, followed by CVD risk stratification anddiscussion of the potential benefits of treatment with the patient. Conclusions: CVD, specifically ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular diseases, are the main causeof death in the world, so it is very important to control those RFs that accelerate their appearance. The mostprevalent of them is high blood pressure.(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Hypertension , Cardiovascular Diseases , Risk Factors , Myocardial Ischemia , Spain , Hypercholesterolemia
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Hipertens Riesgo Vasc ; 40(2): 104-106, 2023.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37005202

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Pheochromocytoma is a rare cause of ischaemic heart disease. We present the case of a patient in whom pheochromocytoma was diagnosed following ischaemic heart disease with absence of coronary lesions, demonstrating the importance of taking it into account in the differential diagnosis in these cases, especially considering that curative treatment is available.


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Adrenal Gland Neoplasms , Cardiomyopathies , Myocardial Ischemia , Pheochromocytoma , Humans , Pheochromocytoma/complications , Pheochromocytoma/diagnosis , Myocardial Ischemia/diagnosis , Myocardial Ischemia/etiology , Heart , Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/complications , Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/diagnosis , Cardiomyopathies/diagnosis , Cardiomyopathies/etiology
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Rev. esp. med. nucl. imagen mol. (Ed. impr.) ; 42(2): 106-112, mar.-abr. 2023. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-217327

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La infección por SARS-CoV-2 tiene una relación muy importante con la patología cardiovascular. Desde el inicio de la pandemia se objetivó una relación estrecha entre la comorbilidad cardiovascular y un peor pronóstico de los pacientes COVID-19. El estudio de la fisiopatología de la infección por SARS-CoV-2 y la enfermedad cardiovascular sugieren varias hipótesis concomitantes: el daño miocárdico directo por el virus, la hipoxemia secundaria a la insuficiencia respiratoria, la respuesta inflamatoria a la infección y/o los fenómenos tromboembólicos. El daño cardiovascular se puede manifestar en la fase aguda de la infección con cuadros de infarto agudo de miocardio, miocarditis, arritmias…, durante esta fase los procedimientos de Cardiología Nuclear no han tenido un papel determinante en el diagnóstico y manejo de estos pacientes. En cambio, en la fase subaguda de la infección y en el síndrome del COVID post-agudo la Cardiología Nuclear parece ofrecer luz a lo que sucede en el sistema cardiovascular en esta fase de la enfermedad. La pandemia de la COVID-19 ha representado un gran reto para los sistemas de salud constatándose una reducción importante de pruebas diagnósticas no urgentes con el objetivo de disminuir el riesgo de transmisión a pacientes y personal sanitario. La Cardiología Nuclear no ha sido una excepción. Además de la priorización de pruebas urgentes/preferentes y las medidas generales de screening, higiene y distancia, los principales organismos y sociedades científicas de Medicina Nuclear y Cardiología Nuclear han elaborado recomendaciones y guías para su práctica segura introduciendo notables cambios en los protocolos SPECT de perfusión miocárdica (AU)


SARS-CoV-2 infection has a very important relationship with cardiovascular disease. Since the beginning of the pandemic, a close relationship has been observed between cardiovascular comorbidity and a worse prognosis in COVID-19 patients. The study of the pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2 infection and cardiovascular disease suggests several concomitant hypotheses: direct myocardial damage by the virus, hypoxemia secondary to respiratory failure, inflammatory response to infection and/or thromboembolic phenomena. Cardiovascular damage can manifest in the acute phase of infection with acute myocardial infarction, myocarditis, arrhythmias..., during this phase Nuclear Cardiology procedures have not played a determining role in the diagnosis and management of these patients. On the other hand, in the subacute phase of the infection and in the post-acute COVID syndrome, Nuclear Cardiology seems to shed light on what happens in the cardiovascular system in this phase of the disease. The COVID-19 pandemic has represented a great challenge for health systems, with a significant reduction in non-urgent diagnostic procedures with the aim of reducing the risk of transmission to patients and health personnel. Nuclear Cardiology has not been an exception. In addition to the prioritization of urgent/non-deferrable procedures and general screening, hygiene and distance measures, the main organizations and scientific societies of Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology released recommendations and guidelines for safe practice, introducing significant changes in myocardial perfusion SPECT protocol (AU)


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Humans , Coronavirus Infections/physiopathology , Pneumonia, Viral/physiopathology , Pandemics , Cardiovascular Diseases/physiopathology , Nuclear Medicine
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Rev. enferm. Inst. Mex. Seguro Soc ; 31(2): 51-56, 10-abr-2023. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BDENF - Nursing | ID: biblio-1518760

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Introducción: la cardiopatía isquémica fue la primera causa de muerte en México en el año 2020. Su prevalencia aumenta con la edad y es superior en los hombres que en las mujeres; se presenta mayormente en forma de infarto en edades entre 45 y 94 años. Objetivo: describir el caso de un paciente sometido a revascularización aorto-coronaria por cardiopatía isquémica con enfoque del proceso de atención de enfermería (PAE). Metodología: estudio de caso observacional y descriptivo con aplicación del PAE en el perioperatorio de un hombre de 50 años con cardiopatía isquémica crónica, enfermedad multivascular e hipertensión sistémica controlada de 6 años desde que inició, en un hospital público de tercer nivel en Mérida, Yucatán, México. Resultados: se demostró que si se aplica el PAE hay menor riesgo de shock hipovolémico ocasionado por sangrado activo y disminución de riesgo de infección del sitio de herida quirúrgica, evidenciado por el procedimiento quirúrgico extenso. Conclusiones: la metodología del PAE como método científico facilita innovaciones dentro de los cuidados enfermeros, además de las diferentes alternativas en las acciones a seguir para el tratamiento del paciente quirúrgico cardiovascular. También proporciona un método informativo para la atención de cuidados, desarrolla una autonomía para la enfermería y fomenta la consideración como profesional de salud.


Introduction: Ischemic heart disease was the leading cause of death in Mexico in 2020. Its prevalence increases with age and it is higher in men than in women; it is presented mostly as a heart attack between the ages of 45 and 94 years. Objective: To describe the case of a patient undergoing aorto-coronary revascularization for ischemic heart disease with a nursing care process (NCP) approach. Methodology: Observational and descriptive case study with application of NCP in the perioperative period of a 50-year-old man with chronic ischemic heart disease, multivessel disease and controlled systemic hypertension of 6 years since its onset, in a third level public hospital in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Results: It was demonstrated that by applying NCP there is a lower risk of hypovolemic shock caused by active bleeding and decreased risk of surgical wound site infection, evidenced by the extensive surgical procedure. Conclusions: The NCP methodology as a scientific method facilitates innovations within nursing care, in addition to the different alternatives in the actions to follow for the treatment of the cardiovascular surgical patient. It also provides an informative method for care, develops autonomy for nursing and promotes consideration as a health professional.


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Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Myocardial Ischemia/etiology , Myocardial Infarction/etiology
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Rev. clín. med. fam ; 16(1): 64-65, Feb. 2023. ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-217285

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Presentamos el caso de una mujer de 60 años a la que, a tenor de un episodio de dolor torácico opresivo, de predominio en hemitórax izquierdo, se le hizo un electrocardiograma en el que se vio infradesnivelación del segmento ST. Aunque la clínica y el trazado en el electrocardiograma eran sugestivos de cardiopatía isquémica como primera sospecha diagnóstica, la causa del cuadro fue un neumotórax espontáneo izquierdo a tensión masivo. A pesar de que es una manifestación infrecuente, conocer qué patologías pueden provocar este tipo de alteraciones es importante para las médicas y médicos de Atención Primaria a fin de abordar correctamente situaciones de carácter emergente.(AU)


We report a 60-year-old female patient who suffered a compressive chest pain episode mainly in the left hemithorax. The electrocardiogram revealed ST-segment depression. Although the symptoms and electrocardiogram trace suggested an ischaemic cardiomyopathy as the initial diagnostic option, the actual cause was a left spontaneous massive tension pneumothorax. Although this is a rare manifestation, it is important for primary care physicians to know the main pathologies that can cause these kinds of changes on the electrocardiogram to correctly tackle emerging situations.(AU)


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Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Pneumothorax , Chest Pain , Myocardial Ischemia , Hypoxia , Inpatients , Physical Examination , Electrocardiography , Heart Diseases
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36681148

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SARS-CoV-2 infection has a very important relationship with cardiovascular disease. Since the beginning of the pandemic, a close relationship has been observed between cardiovascular comorbidity and a worse prognosis in COVID-19 patients. The study of the pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2 infection and cardiovascular disease suggests several concomitant hypotheses: direct myocardial damage by the virus, hypoxemia secondary to respiratory failure, inflammatory response to infection and/or thromboembolic phenomena. Cardiovascular damage can manifest in the acute phase of infection with acute myocardial infarction, myocarditis, arrhythmias…, during this phase Nuclear Cardiology procedures have not played a determining role in the diagnosis and management of these patients. On the other hand, in the subacute phase of the infection and in the post-acute COVID syndrome, Nuclear Cardiology seems to shed light on what happens in the cardiovascular system in this phase of the disease. The COVID-19 pandemic has represented a great challenge for health systems, with a significant reduction in non-urgent diagnostic procedures with the aim of reducing the risk of transmission to patients and health personnel. Nuclear Cardiology has not been an exception. In addition to the prioritization of urgent/non-deferrable procedures and general screening, hygiene and distance measures, the main organizations and scientific societies of Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology released recommendations and guidelines for safe practice, introducing significant changes in myocardial perfusion SPECT protocols.


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COVID-19 , Cardiology , Cardiovascular System , Myocardial Infarction , Humans , Pandemics , SARS-CoV-2 , Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome , Myocardial Infarction/epidemiology
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Arch Cardiol Mex ; 93(Supl 6): 102-107, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38537219

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To assess general population's knowledge about ischemic heart disease (IHD) and its relationship to years of schooling in Mexico. METHOD: Analysis of surveys designed to measure knowledge about IHD applied in Mexico City. RESULTS: 530 surveys were analyzed. 51.7% were women. The median age was 43 years (IQR: 15-92) and the median of schooling was 18 years (IQR: 15-18). 64.5% of respondents scored less than 50% of correct answers. A slight increase in the knowledge level and years of study (p < 0.001) and age (p = 0.101) was observed, but with low correlation indexes (r = 0.215 and r = 0.071, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Knowledge about IHD in general population is deficient and doesn't increase adequately neither with age nor academic studies. It is necessary to review our health education strategies.


ANTECEDENTES Y OBJETIVO: Evaluar los conocimientos sobre cardiopatía isquémica (CI) de la población general y relacionarlos con los años de escolaridad y la edad. MÉTODO: Análisis de encuestas diseñadas para medir conocimientos sobre CI aplicadas en Ciudad de México. RESULTADOS: Se analizaron 530 encuestas. El 51.7% fueron mujeres. La mediana de edad fue 43 años (RIC: 15 a 92) y la de años de estudio fue de 18 años (RIC: 15-18). El 64.5% de los encuestados obtuvo menos del 50% de aciertos. Se documentó un ligero incremento en el nivel de conocimiento con los años de estudio (p < 0.001) y con la edad (p = 0.101), pero con bajos índices de correlación (r = 0.215 y r = 0.071, respectivamente). CONCLUSIONES: Los conocimientos sobre CI en la población general son deficientes y no se incrementan adecuadamente con la edad ni con los años de estudios académicos. Es necesario revisar nuestras estrategias de educación en salud.


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COVID-19 , Myocardial Ischemia , Humans , Female , Adult , Male , Mexico , Myocardial Ischemia/epidemiology , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1441826

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Introducción: Los individuos con diabetes mellitus tienen un riesgo de cardiopatía isquémica 2 a 4 veces superior a la observada en la población general. Objetivo: Diseñar un índice, basado en los factores de riesgo identificados, para predecir el desarrollo de cardiopatía isquémica en pacientes con diabetes mellitus. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio analítico de tipo casos y controles en 330 pacientes con diabetes mellitus. El índice se derivó del análisis de regresión logística binaria de los factores de riesgo cardiovasculares. Resultados: El índice propuesto mostró elevada morbilidad en las categorías de riesgo alto (48,9 %) y riesgo muy alto (100 %); sus valores promedio fueron significativamente mayores en los pacientes con cardiopatía isquémica, en comparación con aquellos que no la desarrollaron (7,98 x 3,67; p= 0,000). La curva COR del índice propuesto tiene buena capacidad para discriminar los pacientes que tendrán una cardiopatía isquémica de los que no desarrollarán la enfermedad (0,902; p= 0,000). Conclusiones: El índice que se propone es capaz de predecir el desarrollo de cardiopatía isquémica en pacientes con diabetes mellitus.


Introduction: Individuals with diabetes mellitus have a risk of ischemic heart disease 2 to 4 times higher than that observed in the general population. Objective: To design an index, based on the identified risk factors, to predict the development of ischemic heart disease in patients with diabetes mellitus. Methods: An analytical case-control study was carried out in 330 patients with diabetes mellitus. The index was derived from binary logistic regression analysis of cardiovascular risk factors. Results: The proposed index showed a high morbidity in the categories of high risk (48.9%) and very high risk (100%). Likewise, their mean values ​​were significantly higher in patients with ischemic heart disease compared to those who did not develop it (7.98 x 3.67; p= 0.000). The ROC curve of the proposed index has a good ability to discriminate patients who will have ischemic heart disease from those who will not develop the disease (0.902; p= 0.000). Conclusions: The proposed index is capable of predicting the development of ischemic heart disease in patients with diabetes mellitus.

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Medicina (B.Aires) ; 82(6): 866-872, dic. 2022. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1422081

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Resumen Introducción: MINOCA es un infarto agudo de miocardio sin enfermedad coronaria obstructiva, esta definición se ha incorporado recientemente a la 4° definición universal del infarto. Sin embargo, por tratarse de un síndrome coronario isquémico no convencional en la práctica clínica, su etiología es muy compleja de dilucidar y demanda un proceso de diagnósticos diferenciales para descartar otras causas de lesión cardíaca. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue caracterizar a los pacientes con infarto agudo de miocardio sin lesiones obstructivas significativas incluidos en el Registro Argentino de Infarto con Elevación del segmento ST (ARGEN-IAM-ST). Métodos: estudio prospectivo, multicéntrico de carácter nacional con inclusión de pacientes con IAMCEST dentro de las 36 horas comenzado los síntomas. Se analizaron todos los pacientes estudiados con cinecoronariografía al ingreso y se consideró MINOCA a aquellos sin lesiones obstructivas significativas de la arteria responsable y se los comparó con los pacientes con lesiones coronarias ateroscleróticas signifi cativas. Resultados: 30 pacientes con MINOCA sobre 2894 pacientes ingresados al registro (incidencia: 1%). Los pacientes con MINOCA fueron más jóvenes, proporción similar en cuanto al género, menos diabéticos y con más antecedentes de insuficiencia cardíaca. Ingresan sin falla cardíaca y fracción de eyección preservada. Mortalidad intrahospitalaria 7%, sin diferencia significativa comparado con IAM clásico. Al alta recibieron en me nor proporción inhibidores P2Y12, estatinas y betabloqueantes. Discusión: No se encontró predominancia de género femenino como otras series. La mortalidad intrahospitalaria es elevada a pesar de no tener enfermedad coronaria significativa. Se destaca la baja utilización de doble antiagregación y estatinas.


Abstract Introduction: MINOCA is an acute myocardial infarction without obstructive coronary disease, this definition was recently incorporated into the 4th universal definition of myocardial infarction. However, since it is an unconventional ischemic coronary syndrome in clinical practice, its etiology is very complex to elucidate and requires a differential diagnosis process to rule out other causes of cardiac injury. The objective of this study is to characterize patients with acute myocardial infarction without significant obstructive lesions included in the Argentine Registry of ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (ARGEN-IAM-ST). Methods: Prospective, multicenter national study including patients with STEMI within 36 hours of symptom onset. All patients studied with coronary angiography at admission were analyzed and those without significant obstructive lesions of the culprit artery were considered MINOCA. This MINOCA patients were compared with patients with significant atherosclerotic coronary lesions. Results: 30 patients with MINOCA out of 2894 patients entered in the registry (incidence: 1%). MINOCA patients were younger, had a similar proportion for gender, had fewer diabetics patients, and had a greater history of heart failure. They were admitted without heart failure and preserved ejection fraction. In-hospital mortality was 7%, with no significant difference compared to classic AMI. At discharge, they received P2Y12 inhibitors, statins, and beta-blockers in fewer proportion. Discussion: There was no predominance of the female gender as in other series. In-hospital mortality is high despite not having significant coronary disease. It is worth mentioning the low use of dual antiaggregating and statins.

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