BACKGROUND:Few studies investigated serum uric acid levels in patients with acute STelevation myocardial infarction(STEMI).The study was to assess the clinical value of serum uric acid levels in patients with acute ST...BACKGROUND:Few studies investigated serum uric acid levels in patients with acute STelevation myocardial infarction(STEMI).The study was to assess the clinical value of serum uric acid levels in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI).METHODS:Totally 502 consecutive patients with STEMI were retrospectively studied from January 2005 to December 2010.The level of serum lipid,echocardiographic data and in-hospital major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE) in patients with hyperuricemia(n=119) were compared with those in patients without hyperuricemia(n=383).The relationship between the level of serum uric acid and the degree of diseased coronary artery was analyzed.All data were analyzed with SPSS version 17.0 software for Student's t test,the Chi-square test and Pearson's correlation coefficient analysis.RESULTS:Serum uric acid level was positively correlated with serum triglyceride level.Hyperlipidemia was more common in hyperuricemia patients than in non-hyperuricemia patients(43.7%vs.33.7%,P=0.047),and serum triglyceride level was significantly higher in hyperuricemia patients(2.11±1.24 vs.1.78±1.38,P=0.014).But no significant association was observed between serum uric acid level and one or more diseased vessels(P>0.05).Left ventricular end-diastolic diameter(LVEDd) was larger in hyperuricemia patients than in non-hyperuricemia patients(53.52±6.19 vs.52.18±4.89,P=0.041).The higher rate of left systolic dysfunction and diastolic dysfunction was discovered in hyperuricemia patients(36.4%vs.15.1%,P<0.001;68.2%vs.55.8%,P=0.023).Also,hyperuricemia patients were more likely to have in-hospital MACE(P<0.05).CONCLUSIONS:Serum uric acid level is positively correlated with serum triglyceride level,but not with the severity of coronary artery disease.Hyperuricemia patients with STEMI tend to have a higher rate of left systolic dysfunction and diastolic dysfunction and more likely to have more in-hospital MACE.展开更多
Objective:To analyze the correlation of serum iron levels with myocardial injury and pump failure in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Methods:80 patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infar...Objective:To analyze the correlation of serum iron levels with myocardial injury and pump failure in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Methods:80 patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction were divided into high iron group (serum iron≥8.95μmol/L) (n=43) and low iron group (serum iron<8.95μmol/L) (n=37) according to serum iron levels, differences in myocardial injury markers, ventricular remodeling indexes and pump failure-related indexes on admission were compared between two groups of patients, and the correlation of serum iron levels with myocardial damage and pump failure in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction was further analyzed. Results:Serum myocardial injury markers troponin I (cTnI), creatine kinase isoenzyme (CK-MB), myoglobin (Myo), ischemia modified albumin (IMA) and hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH) content of high iron group on admission were significantly lower than those of low iron group (P<0.05);left ventricular posterior wall thickness (LVPWT), left ventricular end-systolic interventricular septal thickness (IVST), left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVESV), left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV), end-systolic volume index (ESVI), end-diastolic volume index (EDVI), and the left ventricular mass index (LVMI) levels under color Doppler ultrasound were lower than those of low iron group (P<0.05);serum N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), galectin-3, adiponectin (APN), soluble P-selectin (sP-selectin) and Copeptin content were lower than those of low iron group (P<0.05). Pearson test showed that serum iron level was directly correlated with the degree of myocardial injury and pump failure in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Conclusions:Low serum iron levels is one of key factors causing severe cases and pump failure in STEMI patients, and early iron supplementation is expected to improve outcomes in STEMI patients with iron deficiency.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the effects of exogenous recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide(rh BNP) after primary percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI) on non-invasive hemodynamic in acute myocardial infarction p...Objective: To investigate the effects of exogenous recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide(rh BNP) after primary percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI) on non-invasive hemodynamic in acute myocardial infarction patients with left ventricular failure. Methods: A number of 96 acute myocardial infarction patients accompanied with heart failure after PCI hospitalized in the People's Hospital of Sanya during February 2012 to October 2015 were selected. They were randomly divided into the therapy group(n = 50) and control group(n = 46). On the basis of routine treatment, patients in the therapy group were treated with intravenous rh BNP(1.5 μg/kg was intravenous injection with uniform speed of 3 min, followed by continuous infusion 0.007 5 μg/kg·min for 72 h), while the control group received conventional treatment. Bio Z-2011 non-invasive hemodynamic real-time monitoring system was used to monitor the hemodynamic parameters changes and the leves of plasma pro-BNP, serum creatinine, serum potassium, serum sodium and urine volume of each group before and after treating for 30 min, 1 h, 3 h, 6 h, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, 72 h. Results: Patients in the therapy group showed no effect on heart rate, while after 30 min of intravenous injection of rh BNP, CO, CI, SV, and SI increased significantly and LVET and TFC reduced at the same time, which had certain effect on blood pressure(SBP/DBP). Compared with the control group, the therapy group showed a faster and more effective improvement on haemodynamics. Conclusions: Acute myocardial infarction patients complicated with left heart failure after primary PCI can significantly improve hemodynamics by treating with rh BNP.展开更多
BACKGROUND:This study investigated the effects of the intracoronary injection of nicorandil and tirofiban on myocardial perfusion and short-term prognosis in elderly patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial...BACKGROUND:This study investigated the effects of the intracoronary injection of nicorandil and tirofiban on myocardial perfusion and short-term prognosis in elderly patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)after emergency percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).METHODS:Seventy-eight STEMI patients with age>65 years who underwent emergency PCI were consecutively enrolled.These patients received conventional PCI and were randomly divided into a control group and a treatment group(n=39 per group).The control group received an intracoronary injection of tirofiban followed by a maintenance infusion for 36 hours after surgery.The treatment group received intracoronary injection of tirofiban and nicorandil,and then intravenous infusion of tirofiban and nicorandil 36 hours after surgery.The following parameters were measured:TIMI grade,corrected TIMI frame count(c TFC),TIMI myocardial perfusion grade(TMPG),STsegment resolution(STR)rate 2 hours post-operatively,resolution of ST-segment elevation(STR)at 2 hours postoperatively,peak level of serum CK-MB,left ventricular end diastolic diameter(LVEDD)and left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)at 7–10 days postoperatively,and major adverse cardiac events(MACEs)in-hospital and within 30 days post-operatively.RESULTS:Compared with the control group,more patients in the treatment group had TIMI 3 and TMPG 3,and STR after PCI was significantly higher.The treatment group also had significantly lower c TFC,lower infarction relative artery(IRA),lower peak CK-MB,and no reflow ratio after PCI.The treatment group had significantly higher LVEDD and LVEF but lower incidence of MACEs than the control group.CONCLUSION:The intracoronary injection of nicorandil combined with tirofiban can effectively improve myocardial reperfusion in elderly STEMI patients after emergency PCI and improve shortterm prognoses.展开更多
Background No-reflow is associated with an adverse outcome and higher mortality in patients with ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and is...Background No-reflow is associated with an adverse outcome and higher mortality in patients with ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and is considered a dynamic process characterized by multiple pathogenetic components. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a combination therapy for the prevention of no-reflow in patient with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) undergoing primary PCI. Methods A total of 621 patients with STEMI who underwent emergency primary PCI were enrolled in this study. Patients with high risk of no-reflow (no-flow score 〉 10, by using a no-flow risk prediction model, n = 216) were randomly divided into a controlled group (n = 108) and a combination therapy group (n = 108). Patients in the controlled group received conventional treatment, while patients in combination therapy group received high-dose (80 mg) atorvastatin pre-treatment, intracoronary administration of adenosine (140 ~tg/min per kilogram) during PCI procedure, platelet membrane glycoprotein lib/Ilia receptor antagonist (tirofiban, 101.tg/kg bolus followed by 0.15 ~tg/kg per minute) and thrombus aspiration. Myocardial contrast echocardiography was performed to assess the myocardial perfusion 72 h after PCI. Major adverse cardiac events (MACE) were followed up for six months. Results Incidence of no-reflow in combination therapy group was 2.8%, which was similar to that in low risk group 2.7% and was significantly lower than that in control group (35.2%, P 〈 0.01). The myocardial perfusion (A= 13) values were higher in combination therapy group than that in control group 72 h after PCI. After 6 months, there were six (6.3%) MACE events (one death, two non-fatal MIs and three revasculafizations) in combination therapy group and 12 (13.2%) (four deaths, three non-fatal MIs and five revascularizations, P 〈 0.05) in control group. Conclusions Combination of thrombus aspiration, high-dose statin pre-treatment, intmcoronary administration of adenosine during PCI procedure and platelet membrane glycoprotein Ⅱ b/Ⅲa receptor antagonist reduces the incidence of no-reflow after primary PCI in patients with acute myocardial infarction who are at high risk of no-reflow.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effect of ticagrelor assisted PCI in treatment the elderly patients with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) on oxidative stress and inflammatory factor level.Methods:A total ...Objective:To investigate the effect of ticagrelor assisted PCI in treatment the elderly patients with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) on oxidative stress and inflammatory factor level.Methods:A total of 100 cases elderly patients with STEMI were selected that they were being treated with PCI. According to the digital list method was divided into the study group and control group, and 50 cases in each group. The control group was treated with PCI and the strong heart, anticoagulation, vasodilation, prevention of infection and other comprehensive treatment of myocardial infarction, the study group were given ticagrelor treatment which was based on the comprehensive treatment of myocardial infarction. The level change were compared that oxidative stress index (MDA), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and inflammatory factor hypersensitive C reactive protein (hs-CRP), N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and interleukin -6 (IL-6) between the two groups in before treatment (T0), treatment with 7 d (T1), 14 d (T2), 30 d (T3).Results:(1)There was no significant difference in serum MDA, GSH-Px and SOD levels between the two groups in the T0. Two groups serum MDA level were higher than theT0, and the GSH-Px and SOD levels were lower than the T0 after operation in the T1.And the serum MDA level were lower than T0, T1, GSH-Px and SOD levels were higher than T0, T1in the T2, T3.The T3 serum MDA level was lower than T2, GSH-Px and SOD levels were higher than T2.Even the serum MDA was significantly lower than the control group T1, T2, T3 and the GSH-Px and SOD were higher than those of the control group T1, T2, T3 at the study groupT1, T2, T3, the difference was statistically significant. (2)There was no significant difference in T0 of the serum hs-CRP, IL-6 and NT-proBNP levels between the two groups. Two groups serum hs-CRP, IL-6 and NT-proBNP level were higher than the T0 after operation in the T1.And the serum hs-CRP, IL-6 and NT-proBNP levels were higher than T0, T1in the T2, T3.The T3 serum hs-CRP, IL-6 and NT-proBNP levels were lower than T2.and that the serum hs-CRP, IL-6 and NT-proBNP levels were significantly lower than the control group T1, T2, T3 at the study groupT1, T2, T3, so the difference was statistically significant.Conclusion:The treatment method will be able to reduce oxidative stress injury and effectively control the inflammatory response that ticagrelor assisted PCI in treatment the elderly patients with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).展开更多
Identifying patients with high risk of death after myocardial infarction is a cornerstone of modern cardiovascular health care.The purpose of this study was to explore the predictive ability of N-terminal probrain nat...Identifying patients with high risk of death after myocardial infarction is a cornerstone of modern cardiovascular health care.The purpose of this study was to explore the predictive ability of N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide(NT-pro-BNP)concentration and global acute coronary event register(GRACE)risk score in the prognosis of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)patients,to find a better method for early risk stratification and prognosis judgment in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of STEMI patients,and to provide reliable clinical basis for making the best individualized treatment strategies for patients.Methods The final analysis included 118 confirmed STEMI patients who had received acute percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).Thirty patients with STEMI were included in the major cardiac adverse events(MACEs)group,and the rest were included in the non-MACEs group.Multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between the risk factors and MACEs.The receiver operator curves(ROC)were used to determine the area under the statistical curve(AUC).The linear correlation analysis confirmed the relationship between NT-proBNP concentration and GRACE score.Results After adjustment for sex,history of current smoking,hypertension,diabetes mellitus,cerebral artery disease and coronary artery vessel lesion(single-vessel lesion,2-vessel lesion,3-vessel lesion),onset time and medication,the multivariate Cox’s regression analysis showed that NT-proBNP concentration and GRACE score were the independent predictors for MACEs in STEMI patients who received PCI.Linear regression analysis showed that the level of NT-pro-BNP was positively correlated with GRACE score(r=0.612,P=0.000).The area under the curve(AUC)for GRACE,NT-pro-BNP and their combination were 0.757,0.723 and 0.782,respectively.Conclusions In a one-year follow-up,the concentration of NTpro-BNP and GRACE score were valuable of prediction for MACEs in STEMI patients who received PCI.In addition,NT-pro-BNP concentration was positively correlated with GRACE score.Additionally,the concentration of NT-pro-BNP could moderately enhance the GRACE score prediction of 1-year MACEs in STEMI patients who received PCI.展开更多
Background:There remains significant debate as to the relationship between fragmented QRS (fQRS) complexes on electrocardiogram (ECG) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Few studies have reported on this rela...Background:There remains significant debate as to the relationship between fragmented QRS (fQRS) complexes on electrocardiogram (ECG) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Few studies have reported on this relationship in non-ST elevated AMI (NSTEMI),and thus,we attempt to assess this relationship and its potential short-term prognostic value.Methods:This was a single-center,observational,retrospective cohort study.A total of 513 consecutive patients (399 men,114 women) with NSTEMI within 24 h who underwent coronary angiography at our department,between January 1,2014,and December 31,2014.Patients were divided into 2 groups according to the presence or absence of fQRS complex on the admission ECG.fQRS complexes were defined as the existence of an additional R' or crochetage wave,notching in the nadir of the S wave,RS fragmentation,or QS complexes on 2 contiguous leads.All patients were followed up for 6 months,and all major adverse cardiac events (MACE) were recorded.Results:In this study,there were 285 patients with fQRS ECG in the 513 patients with NSTEMI.The number of patients with 0-2 coronary arteries narrowed by ≥50% in fQRS group were less while patients with 3 narrowed arteries were more than in the non-fQRS group (P =0.042).There were fewer Killip Class Ⅰ patients in the fQRS group (P =0.019),while Killip Class Ⅱ,Ⅲ,and Ⅳ patients were more in the fQRS group than in the non-fQRS group (P =0.019).Left ventricular ejection fraction levels were significantly lower in the fQRS group (P =0.021).Baseline total cholesterol,low-density lipoprotein,creatinine,creatine kinase,homocysteine,high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP),and red blood cells distribution width levels were significantly higher in the fQRS group.Total MACE (MACE,P =0.028),revascularization (P =0.005),and recurrent angina (P =0.005) were also significantly greater in the fQRS group.On final logistic regression analysis,after adjusting for baseline variables,the following variables were independent predictors of fQRS:Coronary artery narrowing (P =0.035),Killip classification (P =0.026),and total cholesterol (P =0.002).The following variables were found to be independent predictors of preoperative MACE:Hemoglobin (P =0.000),gender (P =0.026),fQRS (P =0.016),and time from myocardial infarction to balloon or coronary artery bypasses grafting (P =0.013).Conclusions:The fQRS complexes are commonly present in NSTEMI and the fQRS complexes are an independent predictor of MACE in NSTEMI patients.The number of narrowed coronary arteries,Killip classification,and total cholesterol are all independent predictors of the fQRS complexes.展开更多
Background:The Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) score is recommended by current ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) guidelines.But it has inherent defects.The present study aimed to investigate ...Background:The Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) score is recommended by current ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) guidelines.But it has inherent defects.The present study aimed to investigate the more compatible risk stratification for Chinese patients with STEMI and to determine whether the addition of biomarkers to the Korea Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry (KAMIR) score could enhance its predictive value for long-term outcomes.Methods:A total of 1093 consecutive STEMI patients were included and followed up 48.2 months.Homocysteine,hypersensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP),and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) were detected.The KAMIR score and the GRACE score were calculated.The performance between the KAMIR and the GRACE was compared.The predictive power of the KAMIR alone and combined with biomarkers were assessed by the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Results:The KAMIR demonstrated a better risk stratification and predictive ability than the GRACE (death:AUC = 0.802 vs.0.721,P<0.001;major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE):AUC = 0.683 vs.0.656,P<0.001).It showed that the biomarkers could independently predict death [homocysteine:HR= 1.019 (1.015–1.024),P<0.001;hs-CRP:HR= 1.052 (1.000–1.104),P= 0.018;NT-pro BNP:HR= 1.142 (1.004–1.280),P= 0.021] and MACE [homocysteine:HR= 1.019 (1.015–1.024),P<0.001;hs-CRP:HR= 1.012 (1.003–1.021),P= 0.020;NT-pro BNP:HR= 1.136 (1.104–1.168),P= 0.006].When they were used in combination with the KAMIR,the area under the ROC curve (AUC) significantly increased for death [homocysteine:AUC = 0.802 vs.0.890,Z = 5.982,P<0.001;hs-CRP:AUC = 0.802 vs.0.873,Z= 3.721,P<0.001;NT-pro BNP:AUC= 0.802 vs.0.871,Z = 2.187,P= 0.047;homocysteine,hs-CRP and NT-pro BNP:AUC = 0.802 vs.0.940,Z = 6.177,P<0.001] and MACE [homocysteine:AUC = 0.683 vs.0.771,Z= 6.818,P<0.001;hs-CRP:AUC= 0.683 vs.0.712,Z= 2.022,P= 0.031;NT-pro BNP:AUC= 0.683 vs.0.720,Z= 2.974,P= 0.003;homocysteine,hs-CRP and NT-pro BNP:AUC= 0.683 vs.0.789,Z= 6.900,P<0.001].Conclusion:The KAMIR is better than the GRACE in risk stratification and prognosis prediction in Chinese STEMI patients.A combination of above-mentioned biomarkers can develop a more predominant prediction for long-term outcomes.展开更多
Both ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are the result of an acute thrombotic lesion obstructing blood flow in the coronary vasculature. Percutaneous...Both ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are the result of an acute thrombotic lesion obstructing blood flow in the coronary vasculature. Percutaneous treatment has shown to improve clinical outcome in this clinical setting by resolving coronary obstruction with different devices directed to restore coronary blood flow. In comparison with balloon alone angioplasty, implantation of bare metal stents reduced the rate of restenosis and cardiac events, but high rates of restenosis remained, leading to further investigations to develop drug-eluting stents with different pharma- cological coatings that reduced restenosis rates and clinical events. In this review, we discuss the current treatment of ACS, reviewing recent randomized clinical trials and advances in medical treatment, including new antiplatelet agents and recent guideline recommendations.展开更多
Background: It has been shown that administration of statins reduced the risk of peri-procedural myocardial damage. However, it remains unclear whether Chinese medicine Danlou Tablet (~)~), similar to statins, may...Background: It has been shown that administration of statins reduced the risk of peri-procedural myocardial damage. However, it remains unclear whether Chinese medicine Danlou Tablet (~)~), similar to statins, may protect patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) from peri-procedural myocardial damage. Objective: To demonstrate the hypothesis whether treatment with Danlou Tablet would improve clinical outcome in patients undergoing selective PCI with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) in China. Methods: Approximately 220 patients with unstable angina or non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing PCI will be enrolled and randomized to Danlou Tablet treatment (4.5 g/day for 2 days before intervention, with a further 4.5 g/day for 90 days thereafter) or placebo. All patients will not receive Danlou Tablet before procedure. The primary end point is to evaluate the incidence of cardiac death, myocardial infarction or unplanned re-hospitalization and revascularization after 30 days in patients undergoing selective PCI treated with Danlou Tablet compared with placebo. Secondary endpoints include the incidence of peri-procedural myocardial injury, 3-month clinical outcomes, the quality of life and Chinese medicine syndromes assessment. Conclusion: This study protocol will provide important evidence of Danlou Tablet treatment on the peri-procedural myocardial injury in patients with NSTE-ACS undergoing selective PCI, which may support a strategy of routine Danlou Tablet therapy to improve the clinical outcomes.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND:Few studies investigated serum uric acid levels in patients with acute STelevation myocardial infarction(STEMI).The study was to assess the clinical value of serum uric acid levels in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI).METHODS:Totally 502 consecutive patients with STEMI were retrospectively studied from January 2005 to December 2010.The level of serum lipid,echocardiographic data and in-hospital major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE) in patients with hyperuricemia(n=119) were compared with those in patients without hyperuricemia(n=383).The relationship between the level of serum uric acid and the degree of diseased coronary artery was analyzed.All data were analyzed with SPSS version 17.0 software for Student's t test,the Chi-square test and Pearson's correlation coefficient analysis.RESULTS:Serum uric acid level was positively correlated with serum triglyceride level.Hyperlipidemia was more common in hyperuricemia patients than in non-hyperuricemia patients(43.7%vs.33.7%,P=0.047),and serum triglyceride level was significantly higher in hyperuricemia patients(2.11±1.24 vs.1.78±1.38,P=0.014).But no significant association was observed between serum uric acid level and one or more diseased vessels(P>0.05).Left ventricular end-diastolic diameter(LVEDd) was larger in hyperuricemia patients than in non-hyperuricemia patients(53.52±6.19 vs.52.18±4.89,P=0.041).The higher rate of left systolic dysfunction and diastolic dysfunction was discovered in hyperuricemia patients(36.4%vs.15.1%,P<0.001;68.2%vs.55.8%,P=0.023).Also,hyperuricemia patients were more likely to have in-hospital MACE(P<0.05).CONCLUSIONS:Serum uric acid level is positively correlated with serum triglyceride level,but not with the severity of coronary artery disease.Hyperuricemia patients with STEMI tend to have a higher rate of left systolic dysfunction and diastolic dysfunction and more likely to have more in-hospital MACE.
文摘Objective:To analyze the correlation of serum iron levels with myocardial injury and pump failure in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Methods:80 patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction were divided into high iron group (serum iron≥8.95μmol/L) (n=43) and low iron group (serum iron<8.95μmol/L) (n=37) according to serum iron levels, differences in myocardial injury markers, ventricular remodeling indexes and pump failure-related indexes on admission were compared between two groups of patients, and the correlation of serum iron levels with myocardial damage and pump failure in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction was further analyzed. Results:Serum myocardial injury markers troponin I (cTnI), creatine kinase isoenzyme (CK-MB), myoglobin (Myo), ischemia modified albumin (IMA) and hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH) content of high iron group on admission were significantly lower than those of low iron group (P<0.05);left ventricular posterior wall thickness (LVPWT), left ventricular end-systolic interventricular septal thickness (IVST), left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVESV), left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV), end-systolic volume index (ESVI), end-diastolic volume index (EDVI), and the left ventricular mass index (LVMI) levels under color Doppler ultrasound were lower than those of low iron group (P<0.05);serum N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), galectin-3, adiponectin (APN), soluble P-selectin (sP-selectin) and Copeptin content were lower than those of low iron group (P<0.05). Pearson test showed that serum iron level was directly correlated with the degree of myocardial injury and pump failure in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Conclusions:Low serum iron levels is one of key factors causing severe cases and pump failure in STEMI patients, and early iron supplementation is expected to improve outcomes in STEMI patients with iron deficiency.
基金supported by Science and Education Project of Hainan Province Health and Family Planning administrationand Sanya Health and Technology Innovation Project(NO.2015YW19)
文摘Objective: To investigate the effects of exogenous recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide(rh BNP) after primary percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI) on non-invasive hemodynamic in acute myocardial infarction patients with left ventricular failure. Methods: A number of 96 acute myocardial infarction patients accompanied with heart failure after PCI hospitalized in the People's Hospital of Sanya during February 2012 to October 2015 were selected. They were randomly divided into the therapy group(n = 50) and control group(n = 46). On the basis of routine treatment, patients in the therapy group were treated with intravenous rh BNP(1.5 μg/kg was intravenous injection with uniform speed of 3 min, followed by continuous infusion 0.007 5 μg/kg·min for 72 h), while the control group received conventional treatment. Bio Z-2011 non-invasive hemodynamic real-time monitoring system was used to monitor the hemodynamic parameters changes and the leves of plasma pro-BNP, serum creatinine, serum potassium, serum sodium and urine volume of each group before and after treating for 30 min, 1 h, 3 h, 6 h, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, 72 h. Results: Patients in the therapy group showed no effect on heart rate, while after 30 min of intravenous injection of rh BNP, CO, CI, SV, and SI increased significantly and LVET and TFC reduced at the same time, which had certain effect on blood pressure(SBP/DBP). Compared with the control group, the therapy group showed a faster and more effective improvement on haemodynamics. Conclusions: Acute myocardial infarction patients complicated with left heart failure after primary PCI can significantly improve hemodynamics by treating with rh BNP.
文摘BACKGROUND:This study investigated the effects of the intracoronary injection of nicorandil and tirofiban on myocardial perfusion and short-term prognosis in elderly patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)after emergency percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).METHODS:Seventy-eight STEMI patients with age>65 years who underwent emergency PCI were consecutively enrolled.These patients received conventional PCI and were randomly divided into a control group and a treatment group(n=39 per group).The control group received an intracoronary injection of tirofiban followed by a maintenance infusion for 36 hours after surgery.The treatment group received intracoronary injection of tirofiban and nicorandil,and then intravenous infusion of tirofiban and nicorandil 36 hours after surgery.The following parameters were measured:TIMI grade,corrected TIMI frame count(c TFC),TIMI myocardial perfusion grade(TMPG),STsegment resolution(STR)rate 2 hours post-operatively,resolution of ST-segment elevation(STR)at 2 hours postoperatively,peak level of serum CK-MB,left ventricular end diastolic diameter(LVEDD)and left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)at 7–10 days postoperatively,and major adverse cardiac events(MACEs)in-hospital and within 30 days post-operatively.RESULTS:Compared with the control group,more patients in the treatment group had TIMI 3 and TMPG 3,and STR after PCI was significantly higher.The treatment group also had significantly lower c TFC,lower infarction relative artery(IRA),lower peak CK-MB,and no reflow ratio after PCI.The treatment group had significantly higher LVEDD and LVEF but lower incidence of MACEs than the control group.CONCLUSION:The intracoronary injection of nicorandil combined with tirofiban can effectively improve myocardial reperfusion in elderly STEMI patients after emergency PCI and improve shortterm prognoses.
文摘Background No-reflow is associated with an adverse outcome and higher mortality in patients with ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and is considered a dynamic process characterized by multiple pathogenetic components. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a combination therapy for the prevention of no-reflow in patient with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) undergoing primary PCI. Methods A total of 621 patients with STEMI who underwent emergency primary PCI were enrolled in this study. Patients with high risk of no-reflow (no-flow score 〉 10, by using a no-flow risk prediction model, n = 216) were randomly divided into a controlled group (n = 108) and a combination therapy group (n = 108). Patients in the controlled group received conventional treatment, while patients in combination therapy group received high-dose (80 mg) atorvastatin pre-treatment, intracoronary administration of adenosine (140 ~tg/min per kilogram) during PCI procedure, platelet membrane glycoprotein lib/Ilia receptor antagonist (tirofiban, 101.tg/kg bolus followed by 0.15 ~tg/kg per minute) and thrombus aspiration. Myocardial contrast echocardiography was performed to assess the myocardial perfusion 72 h after PCI. Major adverse cardiac events (MACE) were followed up for six months. Results Incidence of no-reflow in combination therapy group was 2.8%, which was similar to that in low risk group 2.7% and was significantly lower than that in control group (35.2%, P 〈 0.01). The myocardial perfusion (A= 13) values were higher in combination therapy group than that in control group 72 h after PCI. After 6 months, there were six (6.3%) MACE events (one death, two non-fatal MIs and three revasculafizations) in combination therapy group and 12 (13.2%) (four deaths, three non-fatal MIs and five revascularizations, P 〈 0.05) in control group. Conclusions Combination of thrombus aspiration, high-dose statin pre-treatment, intmcoronary administration of adenosine during PCI procedure and platelet membrane glycoprotein Ⅱ b/Ⅲa receptor antagonist reduces the incidence of no-reflow after primary PCI in patients with acute myocardial infarction who are at high risk of no-reflow.
文摘Objective:To investigate the effect of ticagrelor assisted PCI in treatment the elderly patients with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) on oxidative stress and inflammatory factor level.Methods:A total of 100 cases elderly patients with STEMI were selected that they were being treated with PCI. According to the digital list method was divided into the study group and control group, and 50 cases in each group. The control group was treated with PCI and the strong heart, anticoagulation, vasodilation, prevention of infection and other comprehensive treatment of myocardial infarction, the study group were given ticagrelor treatment which was based on the comprehensive treatment of myocardial infarction. The level change were compared that oxidative stress index (MDA), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and inflammatory factor hypersensitive C reactive protein (hs-CRP), N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and interleukin -6 (IL-6) between the two groups in before treatment (T0), treatment with 7 d (T1), 14 d (T2), 30 d (T3).Results:(1)There was no significant difference in serum MDA, GSH-Px and SOD levels between the two groups in the T0. Two groups serum MDA level were higher than theT0, and the GSH-Px and SOD levels were lower than the T0 after operation in the T1.And the serum MDA level were lower than T0, T1, GSH-Px and SOD levels were higher than T0, T1in the T2, T3.The T3 serum MDA level was lower than T2, GSH-Px and SOD levels were higher than T2.Even the serum MDA was significantly lower than the control group T1, T2, T3 and the GSH-Px and SOD were higher than those of the control group T1, T2, T3 at the study groupT1, T2, T3, the difference was statistically significant. (2)There was no significant difference in T0 of the serum hs-CRP, IL-6 and NT-proBNP levels between the two groups. Two groups serum hs-CRP, IL-6 and NT-proBNP level were higher than the T0 after operation in the T1.And the serum hs-CRP, IL-6 and NT-proBNP levels were higher than T0, T1in the T2, T3.The T3 serum hs-CRP, IL-6 and NT-proBNP levels were lower than T2.and that the serum hs-CRP, IL-6 and NT-proBNP levels were significantly lower than the control group T1, T2, T3 at the study groupT1, T2, T3, so the difference was statistically significant.Conclusion:The treatment method will be able to reduce oxidative stress injury and effectively control the inflammatory response that ticagrelor assisted PCI in treatment the elderly patients with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
基金supported by Hospital-level Project of The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Medical College(No.16KY0116)。
文摘Identifying patients with high risk of death after myocardial infarction is a cornerstone of modern cardiovascular health care.The purpose of this study was to explore the predictive ability of N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide(NT-pro-BNP)concentration and global acute coronary event register(GRACE)risk score in the prognosis of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)patients,to find a better method for early risk stratification and prognosis judgment in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of STEMI patients,and to provide reliable clinical basis for making the best individualized treatment strategies for patients.Methods The final analysis included 118 confirmed STEMI patients who had received acute percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).Thirty patients with STEMI were included in the major cardiac adverse events(MACEs)group,and the rest were included in the non-MACEs group.Multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between the risk factors and MACEs.The receiver operator curves(ROC)were used to determine the area under the statistical curve(AUC).The linear correlation analysis confirmed the relationship between NT-proBNP concentration and GRACE score.Results After adjustment for sex,history of current smoking,hypertension,diabetes mellitus,cerebral artery disease and coronary artery vessel lesion(single-vessel lesion,2-vessel lesion,3-vessel lesion),onset time and medication,the multivariate Cox’s regression analysis showed that NT-proBNP concentration and GRACE score were the independent predictors for MACEs in STEMI patients who received PCI.Linear regression analysis showed that the level of NT-pro-BNP was positively correlated with GRACE score(r=0.612,P=0.000).The area under the curve(AUC)for GRACE,NT-pro-BNP and their combination were 0.757,0.723 and 0.782,respectively.Conclusions In a one-year follow-up,the concentration of NTpro-BNP and GRACE score were valuable of prediction for MACEs in STEMI patients who received PCI.In addition,NT-pro-BNP concentration was positively correlated with GRACE score.Additionally,the concentration of NT-pro-BNP could moderately enhance the GRACE score prediction of 1-year MACEs in STEMI patients who received PCI.
文摘Background:There remains significant debate as to the relationship between fragmented QRS (fQRS) complexes on electrocardiogram (ECG) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Few studies have reported on this relationship in non-ST elevated AMI (NSTEMI),and thus,we attempt to assess this relationship and its potential short-term prognostic value.Methods:This was a single-center,observational,retrospective cohort study.A total of 513 consecutive patients (399 men,114 women) with NSTEMI within 24 h who underwent coronary angiography at our department,between January 1,2014,and December 31,2014.Patients were divided into 2 groups according to the presence or absence of fQRS complex on the admission ECG.fQRS complexes were defined as the existence of an additional R' or crochetage wave,notching in the nadir of the S wave,RS fragmentation,or QS complexes on 2 contiguous leads.All patients were followed up for 6 months,and all major adverse cardiac events (MACE) were recorded.Results:In this study,there were 285 patients with fQRS ECG in the 513 patients with NSTEMI.The number of patients with 0-2 coronary arteries narrowed by ≥50% in fQRS group were less while patients with 3 narrowed arteries were more than in the non-fQRS group (P =0.042).There were fewer Killip Class Ⅰ patients in the fQRS group (P =0.019),while Killip Class Ⅱ,Ⅲ,and Ⅳ patients were more in the fQRS group than in the non-fQRS group (P =0.019).Left ventricular ejection fraction levels were significantly lower in the fQRS group (P =0.021).Baseline total cholesterol,low-density lipoprotein,creatinine,creatine kinase,homocysteine,high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP),and red blood cells distribution width levels were significantly higher in the fQRS group.Total MACE (MACE,P =0.028),revascularization (P =0.005),and recurrent angina (P =0.005) were also significantly greater in the fQRS group.On final logistic regression analysis,after adjusting for baseline variables,the following variables were independent predictors of fQRS:Coronary artery narrowing (P =0.035),Killip classification (P =0.026),and total cholesterol (P =0.002).The following variables were found to be independent predictors of preoperative MACE:Hemoglobin (P =0.000),gender (P =0.026),fQRS (P =0.016),and time from myocardial infarction to balloon or coronary artery bypasses grafting (P =0.013).Conclusions:The fQRS complexes are commonly present in NSTEMI and the fQRS complexes are an independent predictor of MACE in NSTEMI patients.The number of narrowed coronary arteries,Killip classification,and total cholesterol are all independent predictors of the fQRS complexes.
文摘Background:The Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) score is recommended by current ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) guidelines.But it has inherent defects.The present study aimed to investigate the more compatible risk stratification for Chinese patients with STEMI and to determine whether the addition of biomarkers to the Korea Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry (KAMIR) score could enhance its predictive value for long-term outcomes.Methods:A total of 1093 consecutive STEMI patients were included and followed up 48.2 months.Homocysteine,hypersensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP),and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) were detected.The KAMIR score and the GRACE score were calculated.The performance between the KAMIR and the GRACE was compared.The predictive power of the KAMIR alone and combined with biomarkers were assessed by the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Results:The KAMIR demonstrated a better risk stratification and predictive ability than the GRACE (death:AUC = 0.802 vs.0.721,P<0.001;major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE):AUC = 0.683 vs.0.656,P<0.001).It showed that the biomarkers could independently predict death [homocysteine:HR= 1.019 (1.015–1.024),P<0.001;hs-CRP:HR= 1.052 (1.000–1.104),P= 0.018;NT-pro BNP:HR= 1.142 (1.004–1.280),P= 0.021] and MACE [homocysteine:HR= 1.019 (1.015–1.024),P<0.001;hs-CRP:HR= 1.012 (1.003–1.021),P= 0.020;NT-pro BNP:HR= 1.136 (1.104–1.168),P= 0.006].When they were used in combination with the KAMIR,the area under the ROC curve (AUC) significantly increased for death [homocysteine:AUC = 0.802 vs.0.890,Z = 5.982,P<0.001;hs-CRP:AUC = 0.802 vs.0.873,Z= 3.721,P<0.001;NT-pro BNP:AUC= 0.802 vs.0.871,Z = 2.187,P= 0.047;homocysteine,hs-CRP and NT-pro BNP:AUC = 0.802 vs.0.940,Z = 6.177,P<0.001] and MACE [homocysteine:AUC = 0.683 vs.0.771,Z= 6.818,P<0.001;hs-CRP:AUC= 0.683 vs.0.712,Z= 2.022,P= 0.031;NT-pro BNP:AUC= 0.683 vs.0.720,Z= 2.974,P= 0.003;homocysteine,hs-CRP and NT-pro BNP:AUC= 0.683 vs.0.789,Z= 6.900,P<0.001].Conclusion:The KAMIR is better than the GRACE in risk stratification and prognosis prediction in Chinese STEMI patients.A combination of above-mentioned biomarkers can develop a more predominant prediction for long-term outcomes.
文摘Both ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are the result of an acute thrombotic lesion obstructing blood flow in the coronary vasculature. Percutaneous treatment has shown to improve clinical outcome in this clinical setting by resolving coronary obstruction with different devices directed to restore coronary blood flow. In comparison with balloon alone angioplasty, implantation of bare metal stents reduced the rate of restenosis and cardiac events, but high rates of restenosis remained, leading to further investigations to develop drug-eluting stents with different pharma- cological coatings that reduced restenosis rates and clinical events. In this review, we discuss the current treatment of ACS, reviewing recent randomized clinical trials and advances in medical treatment, including new antiplatelet agents and recent guideline recommendations.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81202782)a grant from the Department of Science and Technology and the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Guangdong Province,China(No.2012A032500013)
文摘Background: It has been shown that administration of statins reduced the risk of peri-procedural myocardial damage. However, it remains unclear whether Chinese medicine Danlou Tablet (~)~), similar to statins, may protect patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) from peri-procedural myocardial damage. Objective: To demonstrate the hypothesis whether treatment with Danlou Tablet would improve clinical outcome in patients undergoing selective PCI with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) in China. Methods: Approximately 220 patients with unstable angina or non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing PCI will be enrolled and randomized to Danlou Tablet treatment (4.5 g/day for 2 days before intervention, with a further 4.5 g/day for 90 days thereafter) or placebo. All patients will not receive Danlou Tablet before procedure. The primary end point is to evaluate the incidence of cardiac death, myocardial infarction or unplanned re-hospitalization and revascularization after 30 days in patients undergoing selective PCI treated with Danlou Tablet compared with placebo. Secondary endpoints include the incidence of peri-procedural myocardial injury, 3-month clinical outcomes, the quality of life and Chinese medicine syndromes assessment. Conclusion: This study protocol will provide important evidence of Danlou Tablet treatment on the peri-procedural myocardial injury in patients with NSTE-ACS undergoing selective PCI, which may support a strategy of routine Danlou Tablet therapy to improve the clinical outcomes.