Early approach to LDL-related risk after acute coronary syndrome: the OPTA project.

INTRODUCTION: Hyperlipidemia is the main underlying cause of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol to recommended targets after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is of utmost importance as it is associated with a reduction of mortality and further cardiovascular events. Unfortunately, there are considerable gaps between guideline recommendations and clinical practice. In addition, the approach to treatment of this population is very heterogeneous, even in specialized cardiovascular units. Some easy-to-implement strategies may help to optimize the management of these patients. AREAS COVERED: The OPTA Project was developed to identify these gaps and to provide recommendations to improve and harmonize the management of patients with ACS, with a specific focus on lipids. EXPERT OPINION: Five areas of interest were defined: 1) evaluation of cardiovascular risk at admission, 2) development of a strategy to effectively and rapidly reduce LDL cholesterol levels, 3) determining LDL cholesterol goals (<55 mg/dL or stricter) and follow-up, 4) data collection during hospitalization, and 5) standardized discharge report. Specific recommendations are given to reduce inequalities, following the targets 'the lower, the better' and 'the earlier, the better.'

Optimal surgical timing after post-infarction ventricular septal rupture.

BACKGROUND: Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) following acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a dangerous condition. Surgical VSR closure is the definitive therapy, but there is controversy regarding the surgical timing and the bridging therapy between diagnosis and intervention. The objective of this study is to analyze the ideal time of surgical repair and to establish the contribution of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices on the prognosis. METHODS: We designed an observational, retrospective, multicenter study, selecting all consecutive patients with post-AMI VSR between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2018, with non-exclusion criteria. The main objective of this study was to analyze the optimal timing for surgical repair of post-AMI VSR. Secondary endpoints were to determine which factors could influence mortality in the patients of the surgical group. RESULTS: A total of 141 patients were included. We identified lower mortality rates with an odds ratio of 0.3 (0.1-0.9) in patients operated on from day 4 compared with the surgical mortality in the first 24 hours after VSR diagnosis. The use of MCS was more frequent in patients treated with surgery, particularly for intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP; 79.6% vs. 37.8%, p < 0.001), but also for veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO; 18.2% vs. 6.4%, p = 0.134). Total mortality was 91.5% for conservative management and 52.3% with surgical repair (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: In our study, we observed that the lowest mortality rates in patients with surgical repair of post-AMI VSR were observed in patients operated on from day 4 after diagnosis of VSR, compared to earlier interventions.

Temporal trends in postinfarction ventricular septal rupture: the CIVIAM Registry.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Postinfarction ventricular septal rupture is a rare but severe complication of myocardial infarction with high mortality rates. Our goal was to analyze which factors could have an impact on mortality due to this entity over the past decade, including those related to mechanical circulatory support. METHODS: The CIVIAM registry is an observational, retrospective, multicenter study carried out in Spain. We designed a comparative analysis, focused on description of in-hospital management and in-hospital and 1-year total mortality as the primary endpoints, dividing the total observation time into 2 equal temporal periods (January 2008 to June2013 and July 2013 to December 2018). RESULTS: We included 120 consecutive patients. Total mortality during this period was 61.7% at 1-year follow-up. Patients in the second period were younger. One-year mortality was significantly reduced in the second period (75.6% vs 52.7%, P=.01), and this result was confirmed after adjustment by confounding factors (OR, 0.40; 95%CI, 0.17-0.98). Surgical repair was attempted in 58.7% vs 70.3%, (P=.194), and percutaneous closure in 8.7% and 6.8%, respectively (P=.476). Heart transplant was performed in 1 vs 5 patients (2.2% vs 6.8%, P=.405). The main difference in the clinical management between the 2 periods was the greater use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenatiom in the second half of the study period (4.4% vs 27%; P=.001). CONCLUSIONS: Postinfarction ventricular septal rupture still carries a very high mortality risk. There has been a progressive trend to increased support with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenatiom and greater access to available corrective treatments, with higher survival rates.

Initial outcomes of a multidisciplinary network for the care of patients with cardiogenic shock.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Mortality remains high in cardiogenic shock (CS), especially in refractory CS involving the use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices. The aim of this study was to analyze the results of a care program for patients in CS after the creation of a multidisciplinary team in our center and a regional network of hospitals in our area. METHODS: Observational and retrospective study of patients attended in this program from September 2014 to January 2019. We included patients in refractory CS who required MCS and those who, because of their age and absence of comorbidities, were candidates for advanced therapies. The primary endpoint was survival to discharge. RESULTS: A total of 130 patients were included (69 local and 61 transferred patients). The mean age was 52±15 years (72% men). The most frequent causes of CS were acute decompensated heart failure (29%), acute myocardial infarction (26%), and postcardiotomy CS (25%). MCS was used in 105 patients (81%), mostly extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (58%). Survival to discharge was 57% (74 of 130 patients). The most frequent destinations were myocardial recovery and heart transplant. Independent predictors of in-hospital mortality were SAPS II score, lactate level, acute myocardial infarction etiology, and vasoactive-inotropic score. CONCLUSIONS: The creation of multidisciplinary teams for patients with mainly refractory CS and a regional network is feasible and allows survival to discharge in more than a half of attended patients with CS.

The Role of Anxiety in Patients With Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Elective Cardioversion: An Observational Study.

OBJECTIVE: Anxiety is often present among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). This condition has been associated with greater symptom severity and worse quality of life in these patients. However, the influence of anxiety on the risk of AF recurrence is not well known. We aimed to define the level of anxiety in patients with persistent AF undergoing elective cardioversion (EC) and determine whether there is an association between anxiety and the risk of early AF recurrence after EC. METHODS: Anxiety was measured before EC using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Early AF recurrence was assessed with a control electrocardiogram at 30-day follow-up. RESULTS: We included 107 patients undergoing effective EC. Early AF recurrence was diagnosed in 40 patients (37.4%). Compared with those who remained in sinus rhythm, individuals with early AF recurrence had significantly higher levels of trait anxiety (23.1 [10.4] versus 17.9 [9.5]; p = .013) and larger left atrial volume index (45.8 [12.3] versus 37.9 [13.3] ml/m; p = .004). Both variables remained independently associated with early AF recurrence after multivariate analysis. A predictive model including trait anxiety score >20 and left atrial volume index >41 ml/m showed acceptable accuracy for the diagnosis of early AF recurrence (area under the curve = 0.733; 95% confidence interval = 0.634-0.832; p < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Our study shows that trait anxiety is an independent risk factor for early AF recurrence after EC. Further studies are warranted to assess the beneficial role of anxiety-reducing strategies on the outcomes of patients with AF.

Evolución e impacto bibliométrico de las becas de la Sociedad Española de Cardiología/Fundación Española del Corazón en el periodo 2007-2012 / Trends and bibliometric impact of research grants of the Spanish Society of Cardiology/Spanish Heart Foundation (2007-2012)

Introducción y objetivos: La Sociedad Española de Cardiología/Fundación Española del Corazón (SEC/FEC) realiza convocatorias anuales de becas para proyectos de investigación cardiovascular. El objetivo es analizar la evolución de estas inversiones y la producción científica derivada en el periodo 2007-2012. Métodos: Se ha realizado una búsqueda de las publicaciones financiadas por SEC/FEC, según los siguientes criterios de inclusión: publicación en revista indexada en MEDLINE o EMBASE, fecha de publicación posterior a la de la ayuda, estar firmadas por el investigador principal de la ayuda y reconocer la financiación SEC/FEC. Se analizó el factor impacto y las citas posteriores de los artículos (Web of Science). Resultados: Se han otorgado 235 becas (39/año) con una dotación de 3.854.300 euros (642.383 euros/año), el 37% a mujeres. Hay 122 publicaciones derivadas de 88 proyectos (37%) de investigación financiados SEC/FEC. Estas publicaciones han recibido hasta octubre de 2017 un total de 2.258 citas en estudios posteriores en la Web of Science, con una media de 18,5 y una mediana de 8 citas/estudio. Conclusiones: Las becas concedidas por la SEC/FEC han crecido en número y cuantía media en el periodo analizado, a pesar de la crisis económica. Las mujeres acceden a ellas en igualdad de condiciones que los varones. El impacto bibliométrico de los proyectos financiados es aceptable, aunque deben hacerse esfuerzos para mejorarlo

Introduction and objectives: The Spanish Society of Cardiology/Spanish Heart Foundation (SEC/FEC) annually awards grants for cardiovascular research projects. Our objective was to analyze the trend in these investments and their resulting scientific production from 2007 to 2012. Methods: A search of the publications funded by the SEC/FEC was carried out, according to the following inclusion criteria: publication in a journal indexed in MEDLINE or EMBASE, publication date after the grant, authorship by the principal investigator of the grant, and acknowledgment of SEC/FEC funding. The impact factor and subsequent citations of the articles were analyzed (Web of Science). Results: A total of 235 grants were awarded (39/y) with an allocation of €3 854 300 (€642 383/y), 37% of them to women. In all, 122 publications resulted from 88 research projects (37%) funded by the SEC/FEC. Up to October 2017, these publications had received 2258 citations in subsequent studies in the Web of Science, with a mean of 18.5 and a median of 8 citations/study. Conclusions: Despite the economic crisis, the mean number and size of the grants awarded by the SEC/FEC increased in the period analyzed. Grants were awarded on an equal opportunity basis to men and women. The bibliometric impact of the funded projects is acceptable, although efforts should be made to improve it

El Cardiólogo y la Cardiología del Futuro: visión y propuestas de la Sociedad Española de Cardiología para la cardiología del siglo XXI / Cardiologists and the cardiology of the future. Vision and proposals of the Spanish Society of Cardiology for the cardiology of the 21st Century

«La Cardiología del Futuro» es un proyecto de la Sociedad Española de Cardiología (SEC) que tiene como objetivos definir hacia dónde, desde la posición actual, deben dirigirse las políticas de acción de la SEC, analizar las tendencias y los cambios del entorno que influirán en la práctica de la cardiología en España, definir el perfil de los cardiólogos necesarios en el futuro, proponer las políticas para alcanzar los objetivos que se deriven de las necesidades identificadas, y establecer el papel que ha de desempeñar la SEC en el desarrollo y la implantación de esas políticas. En este artículo se presentan la metodología y los hallazgos más relevantes del informe final de este proyecto y las líneas estratégicas de actuación de la SEC en el futuro inmediato, derivadas del análisis realizado

The Cardiology of the Future is a project of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC) whose objectives are as follows: to define the action policies of the SEC; to analyze the trends and changes in the environment that will influence the practice of cardiology in Spain; to define the profile of the cardiologists needed in the future; to propose policies to achieve the objectives resulting from the identified needs; and to identify the role of the SEC in the development and implementation of these policies. This article describes the methodology and the most relevant findings of the final report of this project and the strategic lines to be developed by the SEC in the immediate future, resulting from the analysis performed

Cardiologists and the Cardiology of the Future. Vision and proposals of the Spanish Society of Cardiology for the Cardiology of the 21st Century.

The Cardiology of the Future is a project of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC) whose objectives are as follows: to define the action policies of the SEC; to analyze the trends and changes in the environment that will influence the practice of cardiology in Spain; to define the profile of the cardiologists needed in the future; to propose policies to achieve the objectives resulting from the identified needs; and to identify the role of the SEC in the development and implementation of these policies. This article describes the methodology and the most relevant findings of the final report of this project and the strategic lines to be developed by the SEC in the immediate future, resulting from the analysis performed.

Trends and Bibliometric Impact of Research Grants of the Spanish Society of Cardiology/Spanish Heart Foundation (2007-2012).

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The Spanish Society of Cardiology/Spanish Heart Foundation (SEC/FEC) annually awards grants for cardiovascular research projects. Our objective was to analyze the trend in these investments and their resulting scientific production from 2007 to 2012. METHODS: A search of the publications funded by the SEC/FEC was carried out, according to the following inclusion criteria: publication in a journal indexed in MEDLINE or EMBASE, publication date after the grant, authorship by the principal investigator of the grant, and acknowledgment of SEC/FEC funding. The impact factor and subsequent citations of the articles were analyzed (Web of Science). RESULTS: A total of 235 grants were awarded (39/y) with an allocation of €3 854 300 (€642 383/y), 37% of them to women. In all, 122 publications resulted from 88 research projects (37%) funded by the SEC/FEC. Up to October 2017, these publications had received 2258 citations in subsequent studies in the Web of Science, with a mean of 18.5 and a median of 8 citations/study. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the economic crisis, the mean number and size of the grants awarded by the SEC/FEC increased in the period analyzed. Grants were awarded on an equal opportunity basis to men and women. The bibliometric impact of the funded projects is acceptable, although efforts should be made to improve it.

Impacto de la circulación colateral en el pronóstico a largo plazo de los pacientes tratados con angioplastia primaria / Impact of coronary collaterals on long-term prognosis in patients treated with primary angioplasty

Introducción y objetivos: El efecto beneficioso de la circulación colateral (CC) coronaria en pacientes con infarto agudo de miocardio con elevación del segmento ST es controvertido. Se investigó su impacto antes de la reperfusión con angioplastia primaria (AP) en el pronóstico a largo plazo de estos pacientes. Métodos: Estudio observacional retrospectivo de una cohorte de 947 pacientes tratados con AP y flujo de grado TIMI ≤ 1 en un centro entre 2005 y 2013. Tras emparejar por puntuación de propensión, se obtuvieron 2 grupos de 175 pacientes emparejados por el grado de CC (Rentrop 0-1 frente a 2-3). En la cohorte emparejada se determinó el impacto de la CC en la mortalidad total, la mortalidad cardiovascular y un combinado de eventos cardiovasculares tras una mediana de seguimiento de 864 [intervalo intercuartílico, 396-1.271] días. Resultados: Del total de 947 pacientes incluidos, 735 (78%) tenían Rentrop 0-1 y 212 (22%), Rentrop 2-3. Durante el seguimiento, 105 fallecieron, 71 de causa cardiovascular. En la cohorte emparejada, la tasa de mortalidad total fue similar entre los grupos (Rentrop 0-1 [8,8%] frente a Rentrop 2-3 [6,3%]; HR = 1,22; IC95%, 0,50-2,94; p = 0,654). Tampoco hubo diferencias en la mortalidad cardiovascular (Rentrop 0-1, [4,6%] frente a Rentrop 2-3 [2,3%]; sub-HR = 0,49; IC95%, 0,14-1,62; p = 0,244) ni en el combinado de eventos muerte cardiovascular, reinfarto, revascularización del vaso diana y cirugía de revascularización coronaria (Rentrop 0-1 [18,8%] frente a Rentrop 2-3 [13,1%]; sub-HR = 0,68; IC95%, 0,40-1,15; p = 0,157). Conclusiones: En esta serie contemporánea, la presencia de buena CC antes de la AP no se asoció a mejor pronóstico de los pacientes en cuanto a eventos clínicos a largo plaz (AU)

Introduction and objectives: The beneficial effect of coronary collateral circulation (CC) in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction is controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of CC before reperfusion with primary angioplasty (PA) on the long-term prognosis of these patients. Methods: Retrospective observational study of a cohort of 947 patients treated with PA and TIMI grade ≤ 1 flow in a single center from 2005 to 2013. Propensity score matching was used to create 2 groups of 175 patients each, matched by the degree of CC (Rentrop 0-1 vs Rentrop 2-3). In the matched cohort, we determined the impact of CC on total mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and a combined adverse cardiovascular event endpoint for a median follow-up of 864 (interquartile range, 396-1271) days. Results: Of a total of 947 patients included, 735 (78%) had Rentrop 0 to 1 and 212 (22%) had Rentrop 2 to 3. During follow-up, 105 patients died, 71 from cardiovascular causes. In the matched cohort, the total mortality rate was similar between the 2 groups (Rentrop 0-1 [8.8%] vs Rentrop 2-3 [6.3%]; HR = 1.22; 95%CI, 0.50-2.94; P = .654). There were no differences in cardiovascular mortality (Rentrop 0-1 [4.6%] vs Rentrop 2-3 [2.3%]; sHR = 0.49; 95%CI, 0.14-1.62; P = .244) or the composite endpoint including cardiovascular death, reinfarction, target vessel revascularization, and coronary artery bypass surgery (Rentrop 0-1 [18.8%] vs Rentrop 2-3 [13.1%]; sHR = 0.68; 95%CI, 0.40-1.15; P = .157). Conclusions: In this contemporary series, the presence of good CC before PA was not associated with better long-term clinical outcomes (AU)

Impact of Coronary Collaterals on Long-term Prognosis in Patients Treated With Primary Angioplasty.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The beneficial effect of coronary collateral circulation (CC) in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction is controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of CC before reperfusion with primary angioplasty (PA) on the long-term prognosis of these patients. METHODS: Retrospective observational study of a cohort of 947 patients treated with PA and TIMI grade ≤ 1 flow in a single center from 2005 to 2013. Propensity score matching was used to create 2 groups of 175 patients each, matched by the degree of CC (Rentrop 0-1 vs Rentrop 2-3). In the matched cohort, we determined the impact of CC on total mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and a combined adverse cardiovascular event endpoint for a median follow-up of 864 (interquartile range, 396-1271) days. RESULTS: Of a total of 947 patients included, 735 (78%) had Rentrop 0 to 1 and 212 (22%) had Rentrop 2 to 3. During follow-up, 105 patients died, 71 from cardiovascular causes. In the matched cohort, the total mortality rate was similar between the 2 groups (Rentrop 0-1 [8.8%] vs Rentrop 2-3 [6.3%]; HR = 1.22; 95%CI, 0.50-2.94; P = .654). There were no differences in cardiovascular mortality (Rentrop 0-1 [4.6%] vs Rentrop 2-3 [2.3%]; sHR = 0.49; 95%CI, 0.14-1.62; P = .244) or the composite endpoint including cardiovascular death, reinfarction, target vessel revascularization, and coronary artery bypass surgery (Rentrop 0-1 [18.8%] vs Rentrop 2-3 [13.1%]; sHR = 0.68; 95%CI, 0.40-1.15; P = .157). CONCLUSIONS: In this contemporary series, the presence of good CC before PA was not associated with better long-term clinical outcomes.

Torsades de pointes relacionadas con el uso de rupatadina / Torsades de pointes associated with rupatadine

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Estrategias de reperfusión en el infarto agudo / Reperfusion strategies in acute infarction

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[Cardiac resynchronization therapy and prevention of sudden cardiac death in heart failure. From clinical trials to clinical practice]. / Resincronización y prevención de la muerte súbita en la insuficiencia cardiaca. De los ensayos a la práctica clínica.

Heart failure is one of the most prevalent diseases in industrialized countries. Despite advances in pharmacologic therapy, morbidity and mortality in patients with heart failure remain high. In recent years, the results of numerous clinical trials have led to the incorporation of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators and biventricular pacing (or cardiac resynchronization therapy) into the management of patients with chronic heart failure. The purpose of this review, therefore, was to present a summary of currently available data on the use of these devices in everyday clinical practice.

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of myocarditis mimicking myocardial infarction.

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) imaging has recently become a very useful tool in the diagnosis of myocarditis. We describe a patient in whom acute myocarditis was presented as an acute myocardial infarction and had an atypical course with rapid normalization of ECG abnormalities. In this case CMR imaging was essential to confirm the diagnosis of myocarditis.