Quantification of Regional Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease by Strain Rate Imaging

Objectives To detect and compare the systolic strain rate (SR) and strain in the infarct and ischemic myocardium by strain rate imaging (SRI), in order to explore the clinical value of SRI in evaluating regional left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Methods Patients with coronary artery disease were divided into angina pectoris (11 cases) and myocardial infarction (21 cases) groups. Twenty age-matched normal subjects served as the control group. Septal, lateral, anterior, inferior, anteroseptal and posterior walls of the left ventricle were respectively scanned using color tissue Doppler imaging (TDI). Then SR and strain curves were derived from TDI for basal, middle and apical segments of each wall. SRI parameters were: Systolic SR (SRsys), systolic strain (εsys) and maximum strain (εmax). Results Compared with normal segments, SRsys, εsys and εmax decreased significantly in the infarct and ischemic segments (P<0.01). Compared with ischemic segments, SRsys, εsys and εmax decreased significantly in the infarct segments (P<0.05). Conclusions SRsys, εsys and εmax measured by SRI can be used to quantitatively analyze regional left ventricular systolic dysfunction in patients with coronary artery disease, and aid in differentiating infarct from ischemic myocardium.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Strain Imaging of the Left Ventricle in Detection of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease

Background: Speckle tracking echocardiography using average global strain and strain rate (SR) parameters for early detection of high risk patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) has gained a substantial clinical interest. Objective: Assessment of the diagnostic accuracy of strain imaging of the left ventricle in detection of obstructive coronary artery disease. Methods: One hundred patients were enrolled. They were divided into 3 groups: Group I (n = 40 patients) presented with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), Group II (n = 40 patients) presented with non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) or unstable angina (UA) and Group III (n = 20 patients) with normal coronary angiography served as a control group. All patients were subjected to 2D speckle tracking echocardiography (2D STE) to assess LV longitudinal strain and strain rate (SR). Sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy of 2D STE in prediction of CAD and its severity using Gensini score were assessed. Results: The mean age for Group I, II and III was 52.20 ± 11.83, 51.97 ± 14.53 and 52.75 ± 10.75 respectively. LV average global systolic strain (AGS) was significantly lower in group I and II when compared to group III. AGS and average global systolic SR showed significant direct correlation with Gensini score. The diagnostic accuracy of 2D STE in prediction of significant LAD stenosis was 92.5%, and it was 89.5% in prediction of 3 vessels CAD. Conclusion: Strain imaging using 2D STE can predict the territory and severity of CAD with high diagnostic accuracy and can be used as a simple noninvasive diagnostic tool to identify high risk CAD patients.

Chinese expert consensus on the non-invasive imaging examination pathways of stable coronary artery disease

1 Introduction Early detection and diagnosis of stable coronary artery disease （SCAD） is essential for proactive secondary prevention of myocardial infarction （MI）, control of disease progress, and reduction of mortality. Clinical decision-making in modem medicine is increasingly dependent on cardiovascular imaging techniques. 2012 ACCF/AHA/ACP/AATS/ PCNA/SCAI/STS guideline for the diagnosis and management of patients with stable ischemic heart disease has been issued by American Heart Association （AHA）. European Society of Cardiology （ESC） has issued 2013 ESC guidelines on the management of stable coronary artery disease.

Assessment of Myocardial Perfusion and Systolic Function in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery by Myocardial Contrast Echocardiography and Two-dimensional Strain Echocardiography

The clinically applied value of myocardial perfusion and systolic function in patients with coronary artery disease after coronary artery bypass surgery using real-time myocardial contrast echocardiography （RT-MCE） combined with two-dimensional strain echocardiography was assessed. Twenty patients underwent intravenous RT-MCE by intravenous injections of SonoVue before and after coronary artery bypass surgery. Two-dimensional images were recorded from the left ventricular four-chamber view, two-chamber view and the apical view before, and two weeks and three months after coronary artery bypass surgery, and the peak systolic longitudinal strain was measured. The results showed that myocardial perfusion was significantly increased after coronary artery bypass surgery in about 71.6% segments. In the group that myocardial perfusion was improved, the peak systolic longitu- dinal strain three months after bypass surgery was significantly higher than that before operation [（-15.78±5.91）% vs （-10.45±8.31）%, P〈0.05]. However, the parameters did not change in the group without myocardial perfusion improvement [（-10.33±6.53）% vs （-9.41±6.09）%, P〉0.05]. It was concluded that whether or not the improvement of myocardial perfusion can mirror the recovery trend of regional systolic function, two-dimensional strain echocardiography can observe dynamic change of regional systolic function. The combination of myocardial perfusion with two-dimensional strain echocardiography can more accurately assess the curative effectiveness of coronary artery bypass surgery.

THE VALUE OF^(99m) Tc-MIBI MYOCARDIAL PERFUSION SPECT IMAGING IN DETECTING CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE IN PATIENTS WITH VALVULAR DISEASE BEFORE OPERATION

The aim of this study was to detect coronary artery disease using 99m Tc MIBI myocardial perfusion imaging in patients with valvular disease. [WT5”BX]Methods.[WT5”BZ] Thirty patients with valvular disease confirmed by echocardiography underwent 99m Tc MIBI myocardial perfusion imaging using multiSPECT 1h after stress test (exercise, dipyridamole or dobutamine test) and were performed coronary angiography within 1 month before valvular operation. [WT5”BX]Results.[WT5”BZ]For 29 out of the 30 patients, the results of 99m Tc MIBI myocardial perfusion imaging were similar with those of coronary angiography, the concordance rate was 96 7% and the negative predictability was 100%. [WT5”BX]Conclusion.[WT5”BZ] 99m Tc MIBI myocardial perfusion imaging is a reliable non invasive method for detecting coronary artery disease in patients with valvular disease and so as to draw up suitable operation programs for them.

Value of Pulsed Tissue Doppler Imaging in Predicting the Presence of Significant Coronary Artery Insufficiency

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a paramount cause of death. Global and regional left ventricular (LV) systolic function is an important non-invasive marker of CAD. We can use tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) to measure the low velocities generated by myocardium which are: S'-wave, E'-wave, and A'-wave. We aimed to examine the value of the S'-wave dispersion of TDI across mitral valve annular velocities to predict angiographically significant coronary artery obstruction. Patients and Methods: We included 100 patients with symptoms suggesting CAD. All patients had undergone full history taken and clinical examination;ECG, echocardiographic with assessment of LV function, and Doppler derived mitral valve velocities;TDI with measuring of S'-wave and coronary angiography. Lesions with ≥70% or more stenosis in major epicardial artery or ≥50% stenosis in the left main coronary artery were considered significant. Patients were classified into two groups according to the presence or absence of significant coronary stenosis. Results: Clinical and conventional echocardiographic and Tissue Doppler measures were comparable between the two groups;there was statisticallysignificant difference between Group I and Group II (P value;patients with significant coronary arteries lesions have higher S' wave dispersion as compared with patients with normal or mild significant coronary lesions. Conclusion: S'-wave dispersion may consider a good predictor of angiographically significant coronary artery disease.

Coronary atherosclerosis is already ongoing in pre-diabetic status: Insight from intravascular imaging modalities

Diabetes mellitus is a powerful risk factor of coronary artery disease(CAD), leading to death and disability. In recent years, given the accumulating evidence that prediabetes is also related to increasing risk of CAD including cardiovascular events, a new guideline has been proposed for the treatment of blood cholesterolfor primary prevention of cardiovascular events. This guideline recommends aggressive lipid-lowering statin therapy for primary prevention in diabetes and other patients. The ultimate goal of patient management is to inhibit progression of systemic atherosclerosis and prevent fatal cardiovascular events such as acute coronary syndrome(ACS). Because disruption of atherosclerotic coronary plaques is a trigger of ACS, the high-risk atheroma is called a vulnerable plaque. Several types of novel diagnostic imaging technologies have been developed for identifying the characteristics of coronary atherosclerosis before the onset of ACS, especially vulnerable plaques. According to coronary angioscopic evaluation, atherosclerosis severity and plaque vulnerability were more advanced in prediabetic than in nondiabetic patients and comparable to that in diabetic patients. In addition, pharmacological intervention by statin therapy changed plaque color and complexity, and the dynamic changes in plaque features are considered plaque stabilization. In this article, we review the findings of atherosclerosis in prediabetes, detected by intravascular imaging modalities, and the therapeutic implications.

Comprehensive assessment of a post-coronary bypass graft patient with cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging and multi-detector computed tomography

Coronary bypass graft surgery (CABG) is a revascularization procedure which reduces myocardial ischemia and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in selected patients;however, up to 40% of saphanous vein grafts may degenerate over 10 years. Although coronary angiography is the gold standard to detect graft patency and native vessel disease, sometimes it is difficult to locate the grafts resulting in increased exposure to radiation and contrast administration. This case highlights the utility of cardiac computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging to provide comprehensive noninvasive assessment in a patient post CABG.(J Geriatr Cardiol 2007;4:244-247.)

Late intervention in an asymptomatic pediatric patient with anomalous left coronary artery

Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery(ALCAPA) is most commonly diagnosed within the first year of life with congestive heart failure symptomatology reflecting left ventricle(LV) dysfunction. The late diagnosis of ALCAPA is presented in a 5-yearold without significant LV dysfunction, mild LV dilatation and only mild mitral regurgitation that did not change significantly after surgery. The timing of surgical intervention in the late diagnosis of ALCAPA remains unclear despite risks of significant ongoing myocardial injury secondary to coronary artery hypoperfusion and progressive mitral valve dysfunction. Intervention in this case allows for revascularization which may reverse ventricular and valvular dysfunction.

Quantitative Analysis of the Tomographic Technetium-99m MIBI (^(99m)Tc-MIBI) Myocardial Bullseye Display: Application to Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease

In this study, the 99mTc-MIBI myocardial bullseye display of 31 healthy persons and 34 patients with myocardial ischemia and 17 patients with myocardial infarction were analyzed quantitatively, and compared with the results of myocardial tomography analysis and qualitative bullseye analysis. The sensitivities of the three methods were 88.2%, 91.2 % and 94.1 % respectively (P>0.05),and the specificities were 93. 5%, 83, 9% and 83. 9% respectively (P<0.05).On the other hand, the quantitative analysis obviously outperformed the other two methods in the detection of ischemic segments of myocardium near infarction zone (P<0. 01). The quantitative analysis of 99mTc-MIBI myocardial bullseye (quantitative bullseye) was an objective, specific and sensitive method for diagnosis of coronary artery disease.

INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND EVALUATING CORONARY STENTS FOR PATIENTS WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE：COMPARED OLD WITH NEW MULTILINK STENTS

Objective.It was suggested that coronary stent design and coating may affect stent performance and hence induce varying degrees of thrombogenesis and neointimal hyperplasia.T he purpose of this study is to compare the6-month follow-up results between o ld and new Multilink stents with the method of intravascular ultrasound(IVUS)imaging.Methods.We have performed old(n =40)and new(n =35)Multilink stent implantations on 75patients with coronary artery disease.Coron ary angiography was performed before,immediately after,and 6months after the in-stent procedure respectively.Six-month follow-up IVUS imaging was performed and analyzed off-line.Results.Minimal lumen cross sectional area(CSA)of new Multilink stents was signific antly larger than that of old Multilink stents(P=0.0053).Mean stent lumen area of new Multili nk stents was significantly larger than that of old Multilink stents(P=0.040).Similarly,minimal lumen diameter(MLD)of new Multilink stents was larger than that of old Mul tilink stents(P=0.011).Old Multilink stents had a higher percentage of plaque area than new Multilink stent s.Conclusion.The new Multilink stent is obviously superior to old Multilink stents,in particular,in the stent MLD and lumen CSA---major determinants of the restenosis.

Monitoring the Sequelae of Coronary Microembolization on Myocardium Using Noninvasive Imaging (Review)

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a leading cause of death worldwide. It has been clinically classified into 1) ischemic from a primary coronary event (e.g., plaque rupture or thrombotic occlusion), 2) ischemic from a supply-and-demand mismatch and c) ischemic from a percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Catheter-based PCI has been frequently used as an alternative to conventional bypass surgery for patients at high risk. However, this method of treatment is associated with microvascular obstruction (MVO) by dislodged microemboli that results in left ventricular (LV) dysfunction/remodeling, perfusion deficits, microinfarction and arrhythmia. The contributions of microemboli after revascularization of AMI have been acknowledged by major cardiac and interventional societies. Recent studies showed that Emboli Detection and Classification (EDAC) Quantifier offers increased sensitivity and capability for detecting dislodged coronary microemboli during PCI. Coronary microembolization can be detected directly by monitoring intra-myocardial contrast opacification on contrast echocardiography, increasing F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake on positron emission tomography, loss/diminution of signal on first pass perfusion and hypoenhanced zone on contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and indirectly by ST-segment elevation on electro-cardiography (ECG). The relations between volumes/sizes of microemboli, visibility of microinfarct, myocardial perfusion and LV function are still under intensive discussions. Non-invasive imaging can play important role in assessing these parameters. This review shed the light on the techniques used for detecting coronary microemboli, microvascular obstruction and microinfarct and the short- and long-term effects of microemboli on LV function, structure and perfusion.

The Value of Speckle Tracking Strain Imaging at Recovery Period of Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography

Background: Dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE) is a well-established method for detecting myocardial ischemia. The classic echocardiographic findings of ischemia are new or worsening abnormalities of radial wall thickening. However, interpretation of these findings is subjective and dependent on experience. Speckle tracking strain imaging (STI) has been introduced as a novel method to overcome these limitations. Objective: The aim of the study is to evaluate the value of speckle tracking imaging (STI) by estimating the mean global longitudinal systolic (GLS) and the mean global circumferential systolic (GCS) strain imaging at recovery period of dobutamine stress echocardiography for prediction of significant coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with chest discomfort. Methods: Fifty three patients presented for evaluation of chest discomfort underwent dobutamine stress echocardiography and coronary angiography at Cardiology Department,Menoufia University Hospital. The mean global left ventricular longitudinal systolic strain (GLS) at apical views—3 chambers, 4 chambers & 2 chambers apical views and global left ventricular circumferential systolic strain (GCS) at short axis view at level of papillary muscle were measured at rest and during recovery period of dobutamine stress echocardiography using automated functional imaging (AFI). Coronary angiography was done for all patients. Significant coronary artery lesion was defined as having a ≥ 70% diameter stenosis on coronary angiography. Patients were divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of significant coronary artery lesion into CAD positive (+ve) group vs. CAD negative (-ve) group. Results: In both groups,there were no statistically significant differences in the clinical characteristics and baseline conventional transthoracic echocardiography. GLS and GSC at recovery were lower in the CAD (+ve) group than in the CAD (-ve) group (-16.69% ± 1.10% vs -19.05% ± 1.41% p ). GLS and GCS during recovery period of DSE were valuable for prediction of CAD when cutoff at recovery is less than -17.95% (sensitivity of 84% & specificity of 84%) for GLS and less than -20.2% (sensitivity of 76% & specificity of 84%) for GCS. Also, we observed that the GLS and GCS percentile decreased from baseline to recovery period of DSE by about -9.95% ± 4.82% and -7.72% ± 3.90% respectively. Conclusion: Speckle tracking Imaging GLS and GCS at recovery period of Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography is feasible and offers an objective technique for prediction of significant coronary artery disease with increasing the accuracy of DSE in patient with chest discomfort.

Emerging role of computed tomography coronary angiography in evaluation of children with Kawasaki disease

Coronary artery abnormalities are the most important complications in children with Kawasaki disease(KD).Two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography currently is the standard of care for initial evaluation and follow-up of children with KD.However,it has inherent limitations with regard to evaluation of mid and distal coronary arteries and,left circumflex artery and the poor acoustic window in older children often makes evaluation difficult in this age group.Catheter angiography(CA)is invasive,has high radiation exposure and fails to demonstrate abnormalities beyond lumen.The limitations of echocardiography and CA necessitate the use of an imaging modality that overcomes these problems.In recent years advances in computed tomography technology have enabled explicit evaluation of coronary arteries along their entire course including major branches with optimal and acceptable radiation exposure in children.Computed tomography coronary angiography(CTCA)can be performed during acute as well as convalescent phases of KD.It is likely that CTCA may soon be considered the reference standard imaging modality for evaluation of coronary arteries in children with KD.

非对比增强全心冠状动脉磁共振血管成像在儿童川崎病冠状动脉病变中的应用

目的通过对比超声检查,分析非对比增强全心冠状动脉磁共振血管成像(NCE-CMRA)技术评估冠状动脉方面的优势,探讨该技术诊断儿童川崎病冠状动脉病变的价值。资料与方法回顾性分析2017年6月—2021年6月兰州大学第二医院经临床确诊的41例川崎病患儿的NCE-CMRA及超声资料。对比超声与NCE-CMRA对冠状动脉的显示能力,分析NCE-CMRA技术的成像特点,总结NCE-CMRA显示的冠状动脉病变范围、程度等影像学特征。结果41例患儿NCE-CMRA检查整体血管节段显示率为75.6%;超声整体节段显示率为46.3%,两种技术差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=59.04,P<0.001)。针对冠状动脉中、远段的显示,NCE-CMRA较超声具有明确的显像优势(χ^(2)=57.98、161.47,P<0.001)。41例患儿中,25例(200节段)冠状动脉受损,94个节段表现为不同程度扩张,其中巨大冠状动脉瘤8段(8.6%),中型冠状动脉瘤35段(37.2%),小型冠状动脉瘤或冠状动脉扩张51段(54.2%)。结论NCE-CMRA技术能够客观、清晰地显示儿童冠状动脉,准确反映川崎病所致冠状动脉受损程度,在诊断和评估儿童川崎病冠状动脉病变方面具有重要临床意义。

基于人工智能的“三低”冠状动脉CTA影像质量和辐射剂量研究

目的探讨基于人工智能(AI)影像后处理的“三低”(低剂量对比剂、对比剂低流率及低辐射剂量)冠状动脉CTA(CCTA)技术的影像质量和辐射剂量。方法前瞻性纳入疑似冠心病病人60例,平均年龄(56.3±3.9)岁。将病人随机分为行“三低”CCTA检查的研究组(30例)和行常规CCTA检查的对照组(30例)。根据Likert分级评分法对冠状动脉主支血管[包括左主干(LM)、左前降支(LAD)、左回旋支(LCX)及右冠状动脉(RCA)]进行影像质量主观评分。测量升主动脉(AA)、LM、LAD中段(mLAD)、LCX近端(pLCX)、RCA中段(mRCA)、右冠状动脉远段(dRCA)管腔及邻近脂肪CT值和噪声(SD)值,以及右心室(RV)及右侧心膈角区脂肪的CT值和SD值,并计算信噪比(SNR)和对比噪声比(CNR)。采用卡方检验或独立样本t检验比较2组病人一般资料、影像质量主观评分和评价指标,以及辐射剂量的差异。结果2组间LM、LAD、LCX、RCA影像质量主观评分的差异均无统计学意义(均P>0.05)。相比对照组,研究组AA、LM、mLAD、pLCX、mRCA、dRCA管腔CT值分别提高了32.5%、8.6%、11.7%、11.2%、9.2%和2.1%;2组RV的CT值、SNR、CNR的差异均无统计学意义(均P>0.05)。研究组的容积CT剂量指数(CTDIvol)、剂量长度乘积(DLP)、有效辐射剂量(ED)均低于对照组(均P<0.05)。结论基于AI影像后处理的“三低”CCTA可保证冠状动脉影像质量,且降低了辐射剂量,用于冠心病筛查具有很好的临床可行性。

糖耐量减低冠心病患者血糖相关指标与SYNTAX评分关系

目的探讨在急性冠脉综合征并糖耐量减低患者中空腹及口服糖耐量试验(oral glucose tolerance test,OGTT)、糖化血红蛋白与SYNTAX评分(synergy between percutaneous coronary intervention with TAXUS and cardiac surgery)及冠脉病变支数的相关性。方法回顾性分析2021年9月—2022年10月内蒙古科技大学包头医学院第一附属医院心血管内科住院的45例急性冠脉综合征并糖耐量减低患者,记录患者糖化血红蛋白、OGTT值、冠状动脉造影后SYNTAX评分及冠状动脉病变支数。应用Spearman相关性分析分析OGTT值、糖化血红蛋白与SYNTAX评分及冠脉病变支数的关系。结果OGTT、HbA1c血糖相关指标行正态性分析后示其不服从正态分布,采用Spearman相关性分析示,血糖相关指标与冠状动脉病变评分无明显相关性,SYNTAX评分与冠状动脉病变支数呈正相关(P<0.05)。结论急性冠脉综合征并糖耐量减低患者血糖相关指标与冠状动脉病变评分未见明显相关性,SYNTAX评分与冠状动脉病变支数呈正相关。希望本研究可以为2023年欧洲心脏病学会糖尿病患者心血管疾病管理指南的更新提供参考。

超声二维斑点追踪成像技术评估冠心病合并左前降支重度狭窄患者经皮冠状动脉介入治疗术后心肌力学变化的临床价值

目的探讨应用超声二维斑点追踪成像技术(2D-STI)评估冠心病(CHD)合并左前降支重度狭窄患者经皮冠状动脉介入治疗(PCI)前后心肌力学变化的临床价值。方法选取2020年1月至2021年5月遂宁市中心医院收治的左前降支重度狭窄,有支架植入适应证并成功实施择期PCI术的CHD患者33例为观察组,于术前、术后3~5 d、术后1个月、术后3个月行常规超声心动图及2D-STI检查。选取同期35例经冠状动脉造影证实各冠状动脉未见明显狭窄患者作为对照组。测量心脏常规参数包括左心室舒张末期容积(LVEDV)、左心室收缩末期容积(LVESV)、左心室射血分数(LVEF)。将左心室壁分为17个节段,采用aCMQ软件进行应变分析,获得左心室整体纵向应变(GLS)、整体圆周应变(GCS)以及左前降支供血的6个节段包括前壁基底段(BA)、前壁中间段(MA)、前壁心尖段(AA)、前间隔基底段(BAS)、前间隔中间段(MAS)、间隔心尖段(AS)的节段纵向应变及节段圆周应变。对上述参数进行统计学对比分析。结果与对照组相比,观察组PCI术前LVEF、GLS绝对值、GCS绝对值及BA、MA、AA、BAS、MAS、AS的纵向应变、圆周应变绝对值均降低(P<0.05)。观察组术后3~5 d上述指标与术前相比均无明显变化,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。观察组术后3个月上述指标均高于术后1个月,术后3个月除LVEF外,上述指标观察组仍低于对照组(P<0.01)。观察组PCI术后6个节段各时间点的纵向应变、圆周应变绝对值均值与LVEF之间正相关(r=0.482、0.474,P<0.01)。结论2D-STI技术可敏感和准确地评价CHD合并左前降支重度狭窄患者PCI后左心室整体和局部心肌收缩力学变化。

Characteristics of myocardial postsystolic shortening in patients with coronary artery disease assessed by strain rate imaging

Background Postsystolic shortening （PSS） has been proposed as a marker of myocardial dysfunction. Strain rate imaging （SRI） is a novel ultrasonic technique, allowing reliable and noninvasive measurement of myocardial deformation. The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of myocardial longitudinal PSS by SRI in ischemic and infarct myocardium in patients with coronary artery disease, and to explore its clinical applicability. Methods Eleven patients with angina pectoris, 21 patients with myocardial infarction and 20 healthy subjects were included in the study. Apical four-, three- and two-chamber views were displayed; and septal, lateral, anteroseptal, posterior, anterior and inferior walls of the left ventricle were scanned, respectively. PSS strain （εpss）, the ratio of εpss and systolic strain （εpss/εsys）, the ratio of εpss and maximum strain （εpss/εmax） and the duration of PSS （Tpss） in ischemic, infarct and normal myocardium were analyzed. Results PSS was found more frequent in the ischemic and infarct segments compared with the normal segments （39% vs 22% and 56% vs 22%, respectively; both P〈0.01）. It was even more frequent in the infarct segments than in the ischemic segments （56% vs 39%, P〈0.01 ）. The absolute magnitude of εpss, εpss/εsys, εpss/εmax were significantly larger and mpss significantly longer in the ischemic and infarct segments compared with that in the normal myocardium （P〈0.01）. εpss/εsys, εpss/εmax were even larger and Tpss even longer in the infarct than in the ischemic segments （P〈0.01）. Conclusions PSS is a common and important feature of the ischemic and infarct myocardium. εpss, εpss/εsys, εpss/εmax and mpss as measured by SRI may be promising markers for the quantitative assessment of regional myocardial dysfunction in patients with coronary artery disease. εpss/εsys, εpss/εmax and mpss may be helpful in differentiating infarct from ischemic myocardium.

估计葡萄糖处置率与冠状动脉狭窄严重程度关系的横断面研究

【目的】探讨估计葡萄糖处置率(eGDR)与冠心病(CAD)严重程度的关联。【方法】采用以医院为基础的横断面研究设计,纳入因疑似冠心病而接受冠状动脉造影检查的患者共1258人(平均年龄:62(53~68)岁;男性占53.9%)。按照eGDR公式计算胰岛素抵抗水平(IR):eGDR=21.158-[0.09×腰围(WC,cm)]-[3.407×高血压(hypertension,是/否)]-[0.551×糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c,%)]。根据eGDR三分位数对研究对象进行分组。冠心病的严重程度由狭窄血管的数量决定:无明显CAD组(所有冠脉狭窄均<50%,n=704),单支血管CAD组(只有一条受累的主要冠脉狭窄≥50%,n=205),多支血管CAD组(两条或两条以上受累的主要冠脉存在狭窄≥50%,n=349);以无明显CAD作参照,采用多因素logistic回归模型分析eGDR与CAD严重程度之间的关联。采用限制性立方样条分析eGDR和CAD在整个eGDR范围内的线性关联。采用亚组分析评估不同糖尿病状态下eGDR和CAD严重程度之间的关联。受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析eGDR对提高CAD筛查模型的价值。【结果】eGDR降低与CAD严重程度的风险增加显著相关。(OR:2.79;95%CI:1.72~4.55;P<0.001)。多因素logistic回归模型中,eGDR最低分位(T1)的个体患多支血管CAD的风险是eGDR最高分位(T3)的2.79倍。(OR:2.79;95%CI:1.72~4.55;P<0.001)。限制性立方样条分析显示,eGDR与CAD以及多支血管CAD之间存在负线性关联(P-linearity<0.05)。在非糖尿病患者中,与参照组(T3)相比,T1组患CAD和多支血管CAD的风险显著增加,OR分别为1.42(95%CI:1.00~2.01;P<0.05)和1.86(95%CI:1.21~2.86;P<0.05)。而在糖尿病患者中未发现此关联有统计学意义(P>0.05)。ROC曲线分析,eGDR加入到CAD传统筛查模型中时,AUC、IDI、NRI的结果显示,模型对CAD和多支血管CAD的筛查有显著改善。【结论】eGDR与CAD及CAD严重程度呈负相关。eGDR作为一种无创且易于获取的非胰岛素测量指标,具有筛查大规模人群中CAD严重程度的潜在价值。