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We presented the case of an adult male without structural heart disease, who in the period of 3 years developed apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. ECG changes preceded the development of ventricular hypertrophy. We discussed the appearance of ventricular enlargement during adulthood, in some cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HC), and how the ECG abnormalities may precede the onset of ventricular hypertrophy.
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Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica/diagnóstico , Eletrocardiografia , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
AIMS: Abnormalities of mineral metabolism (MM) have been related to cardiovascular disorders. There are no reports on the prognostic role of MM after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). We aim to assess the prognostic role of MM after an ACS. METHODS AND RESULTS: Plasma levels of components of MM [fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), calcidiol, parathormone, klotho, and phosphate], high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, and N-terminal-pro-brain natriuretic peptide were measured in 1190 patients at discharge from an ACS. The primary outcome was a combination of acute ischaemic events, heart failure (HF) and death. Secondary outcomes were the separate components of the primary outcome. Age was 61.7 ± 12.2 years, and 77.1% were men. Median follow-up was 5.44 (3.03-7.46) years. Two hundred and ninety-four patients developed the primary outcome. At multivariable analysis FGF23 (hazard ratio, HR 1.18 [1.08-1.29], P < 0.001), calcidiol (HR 0.86 [0.74-1.00], P = 0.046), previous coronary or cerebrovascular disease, and hypertension were independent predictors of the primary outcome. The predictive power of FGF23 was homogeneous across different subgroups of population. FGF23 (HR 1.45 [1.28-1.65], P < 0.001) and parathormone (HR 1.06 1.01-1.12]; P = 0.032) resulted as independent predictors of HF. FGF23 (HR 1.21 [1.07-1.37], P = 0.002) and calcidiol (HR 0.72 [0.54-0.97), P = 0.028) were independent predictors of death. No biomarker predicted acute ischaemic events. FGF23 predicted independently the primary outcome in patients with estimated glomerular filtration rate > 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 . CONCLUSIONS: FGF23 and other components of MM are independent predictors of HF and death after an ACS. This effect is homogeneous across different subgroups of population, and it is not limited to patients with chronic kidney disease.
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Síndrome Coronariana Aguda , Insuficiência Cardíaca , Idoso , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Síndrome Coronariana Aguda/diagnóstico , Calcifediol , Fator de Crescimento de Fibroblastos 23 , Fatores de Crescimento de Fibroblastos , Hormônio ParatireóideoRESUMO
Background: Mineral metabolism (MM), mainly fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23) and klotho, has been linked to cardiovascular (CV) diseases. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) has been demonstrated to reduce CV events, although its potential relationship with changes in MM is unknown. Methods: We performed a prospective, observational, case-control study, with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients who underwent CR and control patients (matched by age, gender, left ventricular ejection fraction, diabetes, and coronary artery bypass grafting), who did not. The inclusion dates were from August 2013 to November 2017 in CR group and from July 2006 to June 2014 in control group. Clinical, biochemical, and MM biomarkers were collected at discharge and six months later. Our objective was to evaluate differences in the modification pattern of MM in both groups. Results: We included 58 CR patients and 116 controls. The control group showed a higher prevalence of hypertension (50.9% vs. 34.5%), ST-elevated myocardial infarction (59.5% vs. 29.3%), and treatment with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (100% vs. 69%). P2Y12 inhibitors and beta-blockers were more frequently prescribed in the CR group (83.6% vs. 96.6% and 82.8% vs. 94.8%, respectively). After six months, klotho levels increased in CR patients whereas they were reduced in controls (+63 vs. -49 pg/mL; p < 0.001). FGF-23 was unchanged in the CR group and reduced in controls (+0.2 vs. -17.3 RU/dL; p < 0.003). After multivariate analysis, only the change in klotho levels was significantly different between groups (+124 pg/mL favoring CR group; IC 95% [+44 to +205]; p = 0.003). Conclusions: In our study, CR after ACS increases plasma klotho levels without significant changes in other components of MM. Further studies are needed to clarify whether this effect has a causal role in the clinical benefit of CR.
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BACKGROUND: Early readmission (< 30 days) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with a worse prognosis, but little is known regarding the causes and consequences of late readmission. The aim of the present study was to determine the incidence, causes, and prognosis of patients readmitted > 1 < 12-months after PCI (late readmission). METHODS: Single-center retrospective cohort study of 743 consecutive post-PCI patients. Patient characteristics and follow-up data were collected by reviewing their electronic medical records and from standardized telephone interviews performed at 1 year and at the end of follow-up. RESULTS: Of the 743 patients, 224 (30.14%) were readmitted 1-12 months after PCI, 109 due to chest pain (48.66%), and 115 for other reasons (51.34%). Hospital readmission was associated with lower survival rates of 77.6% vs. 98.3% at 24 months and 73.5% vs. 97.6% at 36 months (p < 0.001). Univariate predictors for late readmission were hypertension, older age, chronic kidney disease, lower left ventricular ejection fraction, and lower baseline hemoglobin concentration. Only baseline hemoglobin concentration was an independent predictor of late readmission (odds ratio: 0.867, 95% confidence interval: 0.778-0.966, p = 0.01). Readmission for chest pain portrayed a lower mortality rate compared to other causes, with survival rates of 90.2% vs. 50% at 36 months (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Late hospital readmission after PCI is associated with a worse prognosis and is related to patient comorbidities. Readmission for chest pain is common and portrayed a more favorable prognosis, similar to patients not readmitted. A readily available parameter, baseline anemia, was the main predictor of late readmission.
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Intervenção Coronária Percutânea , Humanos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Readmissão do Paciente , Incidência , Volume Sistólico , Função Ventricular Esquerda , Prognóstico , Dor no Peito , Hemoglobinas , Fatores de Risco , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Clinical data indicate that patients with C-reactive protein (CRP) levels higher than 2 mg per liter suffer from persistent inflammation, which is associated with high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). We determined whether a panel of biomarkers associated with CVD could predict recurrent events in patients with low or persistent inflammation and coronary artery disease (CAD). We followed 917 patients with CAD (median 4.59 ± 2.39 years), assessing CRP, galectin-3, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), N-terminal fragment of brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and troponin-I plasma levels. The primary outcome was the combination of cardiovascular events (acute coronary syndrome, stroke or transient ischemic event, heart failure or death). Patients with persistent inflammation (n = 343) showed higher NT-proBNP and MCP-1 plasma levels compared to patients with CRP < 2 mg/L. Neither MCP-1 nor NT-proBNP was associated with primary outcome in patients with CRP < 2 mg/L. However, NT-proBNP and MCP-1 plasma levels were associated with increased risk of the primary outcome in patients with persistent inflammation. When patients were divided by type of event, MCP-1 was associated with an increased risk of acute ischemic events. A significant interaction between MCP-1 and persistent inflammation was found (synergy index: 6.17 (4.39-7.95)). In conclusion, MCP-1 plasma concentration is associated with recurrent cardiovascular events in patients with persistent inflammation.
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence, risk factors, and short- and long-term prognosis of patients with acute coronary syndrome and normal renal function who developed percutaneous coronary intervention-associated nephropathy. METHODS: This was an observational, retrospective, single-center study with a prospective follow-up of 470 consecutive patients hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome (not in cardiogenic shock) who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention, with no preexisting renal failure (admission creatinine ≤ 1.3mg/dL). Percutaneous coronary intervention-associated was defined as an increase in baseline creatinine ≥ 0.5 mg/dL or ≥ 25% baseline. The mean follow-up was 26.7 (14) months. RESULTS: Of the 470 patients, 30 (6.4%) developed percutaneous coronary intervention-associated nepfhropathy. The independent predictors for acute renal failure were admission hemoglobin level (odds ratio = 0.71) and maximum troponin I level prior to the procedure (odds ratio = 1.02). During the long-term follow-up, the patients whose renal function deteriorated had a higher incidence of total mortality (5 [16.7%] vs 27 [6.1%]; P = .027). In the Cox regression analysis, percutaneous coronary intervention-associated nepfhropathy was not an independent predictor for total mortality, but could be a predictor for cardiac mortality (hazard ratio=5.4; 95% confidence interval 1.35-21.3; P = .017). CONCLUSIONS: Percutaneous coronary intervention-associated nephropathy in patients with acute coronary syndrome and normal preexisting renal function is not uncommon and influences long-term survival.
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Síndrome Coronariana Aguda/cirurgia , Taxa de Filtração Glomerular/fisiologia , Intervenção Coronária Percutânea/efeitos adversos , Insuficiência Renal Crônica/epidemiologia , Síndrome Coronariana Aguda/diagnóstico , Idoso , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Testes de Função Renal , Masculino , Razão de Chances , Prevalência , Prognóstico , Insuficiência Renal Crônica/etiologia , Insuficiência Renal Crônica/fisiopatologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Espanha/epidemiologia , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To review our experience on using an implantable loop recorder (ILR) in patients with recurrent falls, when an arrhythmogenic cause is suspected. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This is a retrospective, observational study of patients with repetitive unexplained falls, suspected syncope, or electrocardiographic abnormalities. All of them had been evaluated by a cardiologist, who decided to implant a loop recorder (ILR) for an accurate diagnosis. RESULTS: A total of 13 patients received an ILR. The average falls rate for the sample was 3.3. The mean age was 78 years, and 46% were female, with a mean follow-up period of 24 months. During this time, three patients did not suffer from a new fall. An arrhythmogenic diagnosis was obtained in 5 patients: bradycardia was identified in 4 cases, and tachycardia in one of them. The symptoms did not coincide with a documented arrhythmia in the rest of the patients. CONCLUSION: ILR is a helpful tool to establish an arrhythmogenic cause of unexplained and recurrent falls, in this selected sample of older adults.
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Acidentes por Quedas/estatística & dados numéricos , Arritmias Cardíacas/diagnóstico , Próteses e Implantes , Síncope/diagnóstico , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Arritmias Cardíacas/complicações , Desenho de Equipamento , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Estudos Retrospectivos , Síncope/complicaçõesRESUMO
Introducción y objetivos El objetivo de este estudio es analizar la prevalencia, los factores de riesgo y el pronóstico hospitalario y a largo plazo de los pacientes con síndrome coronario agudo y función renal normal que presentan nefropatía tras intervencionismo coronario percutáneo. Métodos Estudio observacional, retrospectivo y unicéntrico con seguimiento prospectivo de 470 pacientes consecutivos ingresados por síndrome coronario agudo sin shock cardiogénico y sometidos a intervencionismo coronario percutáneo sin insuficiencia renal preexistente (creatinina al ingreso ≤ 1,3 mg/dl). La nefropatía tras intervencionismo coronario percutáneo se ha definido como un incremento de la creatinina basal ≥ 0,5 mg/dl o ≥ 25% del valor basal. La media de seguimiento fue 26,7 ± 14 meses. Resultados De los 470 pacientes, 30 (6,4%) presentaron nefropatía tras intervencionismo coronario percutáneo. Los factores independientes predictores de insuficiencia renal aguda fueron la hemoglobina al ingreso (odds ratio = 0,71) y la troponina I máxima previa al intervencionismo (odds ratio = 1,02). En el seguimiento a largo plazo, los pacientes cuya función renal se deterioró presentaron mayor incidencia de mortalidad total (5 [16,7%] frente a 27 [6,1%]; p = 0,027). En el análisis de regresión de Cox, la nefropatía tras intervencionismo coronario percutáneo no resultó predictora independiente de la mortalidad total, pero podría ser predictora de la mortalidad cardiaca (hazard ratio = 5,4; intervalo de confianza del 95%, 1,35-21,3; p = 0,017). Conclusiones La nefropatía tras intervencionismo coronario percutáneo en pacientes con síndrome coronario agudo y función renal preexistente normal no es infrecuente e influye en la supervivencia a largo plazo (AU)
Introduction and objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence, risk factors, and short and long-term prognosis of patients with acute coronary syndrome and normal renal function who developed percutaneous coronary intervention-associated nephropathy. Methods: This was an observational, retrospective, single-center study with a prospective follow-up of 470 consecutive patients hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome (not in cardiogenic shock) who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention, with no preexisting renal failure (admission creatinine 1.3 mg/dL). Percutaneous coronary intervention-associated nephropathy was defined as an increase in baseline creatinine 0.5 mg/dL or 25% baseline. The mean follow-up was 26.7 (14) months. Results: Of the 470 patients, 30 (6.4%) developed percutaneous coronary intervention-associated nepfhropathy. The independent predictors for acute renal failure were admission hemoglobin level (odds ratio = 0.71) and maximum troponin I level prior to the procedure (odds ratio = 1.02). During the long-term follow-up, the patients whose renal function deteriorated had a higher incidence of total mortality (5 [16.7%] vs 27 [6.1%]; P = .027). In the Cox regression analysis, percutaneous coronary intervention-associated nepfhropathy was not an independent predictor for total mortality, but could be a predictor for cardiac mortality (hazard ratio = 5.4; 95% confidence interval 1.35-21.3; P = .017). Conclusions: Percutaneous coronary intervention-associated nephropathy in patients with acute coronary syndrome and normal preexisting renal function is not uncommon and influences long-term survival (AU)
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Humanos , Síndrome Coronariana Aguda/cirurgia , Intervenção Coronária Percutânea/efeitos adversos , Insuficiência Renal/epidemiologia , Injúria Renal Aguda/etiologia , Creatinina/urina , Taxa de Filtração Glomerular , Taxa de Sobrevida , Fatores de Risco , Cateterismo Cardíaco/efeitos adversosRESUMO
Objetivo: Describir nuestra experiencia con la utilización del registrador implantable de eventos (REI) en un grupo de pacientes mayores con caídas frecuentes, y factores predictores de síncope de causa arrítmica. Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo de pacientes mayores con caídas, sospecha de síncope y/o alteraciones en el ECG, a quienes tras una evaluación cardiológica se les implantó un REI, para esclarecer si las caídas estaban provocadas por una arritmia. Resultados: Se han analizado 13 pacientes (7 varones con una edad media de 78 a nos), con una media de 3,3 caídas, a los que se implantó un REI como parte del estudio de las mismas. Han sido seguidos durante un periodo mínimo de 24 meses. Seis pacientes han mostrado una arritmia como causa de las caídas, registrada en el REI. En 5 casos se trataba de una bradiarritmia. El otro era una taquiarritmia. Cuatro pacientes no han presentado alteraciones del ritmo cardíaco durante las caídas. Los restantes 3 pacientes no han sufrido nuevas caídas durante el seguimiento. Conclusión: En este grupo seleccionado de pacientes con caídas, el REI ha detectado una causa arrítmica en un apreciable porcentaje de casos (AU)
Objective: To review our experience on using an implantable loop recorder (ILR) in patients with recurrent falls, when an arrhythmogenic cause is suspected. Material and methods: This is a retrospective, observational study of patients with repetitive unexplained falls, suspected syncope, or electrocardiographic abnormalities. All of them had been evaluated by a cardiologist, who decided to implant a loop recorder (ILR) for an accurate diagnosis. Results: A total of 13 patients received an ILR. The average falls rate for the sample was 3.3. The mean age was 78 years, and 46% were female, with a mean follow-up period of 24 months. During this time, three patients did not suffer from a new fall. An arrhythmogenic diagnosis was obtained in 5 patients: bradycardia was identified in 4 cases, and tachycardia in one of them. The symptoms did not coincide with a documented arrhythmia in the rest of the patients. Conclusion: ILR is a helpful tool to establish an arrhythmogenic cause of unexplained and recurrent falls, in this selected sample of older adults (AU)