BACKGROUND The incidence of acute myocardial infarction(AMI)is rising,with cardiac rupture accounting for approximately 2%of deaths in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI).Ventricular ...BACKGROUND The incidence of acute myocardial infarction(AMI)is rising,with cardiac rupture accounting for approximately 2%of deaths in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI).Ventricular free wall rupture(FWR)occurs in approximately 2%of AMI patients and is notably rare in patients with non-STEMI.Types of cardiac rupture include left ventricular FWR,ventricular septal rupture,and papillary muscle rupture.The FWR usually leads to acute cardiac tamponade or electromechanical dissociation,where standard resuscitation efforts may not be effective.Ventricular septal rupture and papillary muscle rupture often result in refractory heart failure,with mortality rates over 50%,even with surgical or percutaneous repair options.CASE SUMMARY We present a rare case of an acute non-STEMI patient who suffered sudden FWR causing cardiac tamponade and loss of consciousness immediate before undergoing coronary angiography.Prompt resuscitation and emergency open-heart repair along with coronary artery bypass grafting resulted in successful patient recovery.CONCLUSION This case emphasizes the risks of AMI complications,shares a successful treatment scenario,and discusses measures to prevent such complications.展开更多
Medical history summary: Male, 47 years old, was admitted to the hospital due to “dizziness accompanied by chest tightness and pain for more than 8 days”. One week ago, the patient experienced chest tightness, chest...Medical history summary: Male, 47 years old, was admitted to the hospital due to “dizziness accompanied by chest tightness and pain for more than 8 days”. One week ago, the patient experienced chest tightness, chest pain accompanied by profuse sweating for 3 hours and underwent emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) at a local hospital. The procedure revealed left main stem occlusion with subsequent left main stem to left anterior descending artery percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). After the procedure, the patient experienced hemodynamic instability, recurrent ventricular fibrillation, and critical condition, thus transferred to our hospital for further treatment. Symptoms and signs: The patient is in a comatose state, unresponsive to stimuli, with bilateral dilated pupils measuring 2.0 mm, exhibiting reduced sensitivity to light reflex, and recurrent fever. Coarse breath sounds can be heard in both lungs, with audible moist rales. Irregular breathing pattern is observed, and heart sounds vary in intensity. No pathological murmurs are auscultated in any valve auscultation area. Diagnostic methods: Coronary angiography results at the local hospital showed complete occlusion of the left main stem, and left main stem to left anterior descending artery percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) was performed. However, the distal guidewire did not pass through. After admission, blood tests showed a Troponin T level of 1.44 ng/ml and a Myoglobin level of 312 ng/ml. The platelet count was 1390 × 10<sup>9</sup>/L. Von Willebrand factor (vWF) activity was measured at 201.9%. Bone marrow aspiration biopsy showed active bone marrow proliferation and platelet clustering. The peripheral blood smear also showed platelet clustering. JAK-2 gene testing was positive, confirming the diagnosis of primary thrombocytosis. Treatment methods: The patient is assisted with mechanical ventilation and intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation to improve coronary blood flow. Electrolyte levels are closely monitored, especially maintaining plasma potassium levels between 4.0 and 4.5 mmol/l. Hydroxyurea 500 mg is administered for platelet reduction. Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents are used rationally to prevent further infarction or bleeding. Antiarrhythmic, lipid-lowering, gastroprotective, hepatoprotective, and heart failure treatment are also provided. Clinical outcome: The family members chose to withdraw treatment and signed for discharge due to a combination of reasons, including economic constraints and uncertainty about the prognosis due to the long disease course. Acute myocardial infarction has gradually become one of the leading causes of death in our country. As a “green channel” disease, corresponding diagnostic and treatment protocols have been established in China, and significant progress has been made in emergency care. There are strict regulations for the time taken from the catheterization lab to the cardiac intensive care unit, and standardized treatments are provided to patients once they enter the intensive care unit. Research results show that the incidence of acute myocardial infarction in patients with primary thrombocythemia within 10 years is 9.4%. This type of disease is rare and difficult to cure, posing significant challenges to medical and nursing professionals. In order to benefit future patients, we have documented individual cases of treatment and nursing care for these patients. The research results show that these patients exhibit resistance to traditional oral anticoagulant drugs and require alternative anticoagulants. Additionally, there are significant differences in serum and plasma potassium levels among patients. Therefore, when making clinical diagnoses, it is necessary to carefully distinguish between the two. Particularly, nursing personnel should possess dialectical thinking when supplementing potassium levels in patients in order to reduce the incidence of malignant arrhythmias and mortality rates.展开更多
Objective To investigate the relationship between CRP, plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 (PAI-1) levels, PAI-1 gene promoter 4G/5G polymorphism and the type of acute myocardial infarction (ST elevation myocard...Objective To investigate the relationship between CRP, plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 (PAI-1) levels, PAI-1 gene promoter 4G/5G polymorphism and the type of acute myocardial infarction (ST elevation myocardial infarction, STEMI vs the non-ST elevation Myocardial infarction, NSTEMI). Methods One hundred seventy-six consecutive patients with AMI were included for the study, of whom 60 had STEMI and 56 had NSTEMI, and 60 adults without cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease were selected as controls. Blood samples were obtained from patients within 6 h of AMI and the plasma PAI-1, CRP, and the gene polymorphism were measured. Results Plasma levels of PAI- 1 and CRP were higher in AMI groups, compared those in the control group, and plasma levels of PAI-1 were significantly higher in patients with STEMI compared to those with NSTEMI (80.12ng/ml VS.73.01ng/ml, P 〈0.01), while CRP levels were not significantly different between patient with STEMI and NSTEMI (3.87 ± 0.79 mg/ml VS.4.01 ±0.69mg/ml, P〉0.05). PAI-1 levels presented a significant correlation with CRP levels in the NSTEMI subjects. However, PAI-1 and CRP levels could explain the lack of a significant relationship between them in control and STEMI subjects.The frequencies of 4G/4G genotype in the AMI group were higher than those in the control group and higher in patient with STEMI than in patient with NSTEMI. Plasma levels of PAI-1 in subjects with 4G/4G genotype were significantly increased as compared to those in subjects with 4G/5G and 5G/5G genotype. Conclusions Plasma PAI-1 levels were associated with different myocardial infarction type, and PAI-1 promoter 4G/5G polymorphisms and CRP may be related to plasma PAI-1 levels展开更多
Background: Approximately 70% patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) presented without ST-segment elevation on electrocardiogram. Patients with non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) often pr...Background: Approximately 70% patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) presented without ST-segment elevation on electrocardiogram. Patients with non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) often presented with atypical symptoms, which may be related to pre-hospital delay and increased risk of mortality. However, up to date few studies reported detailed symptomatology of NSTEMI, particularly among Asian patients. The objective of this study was to describe and compare symptoms and presenting characteristics of NSTEMI vs. STEMI patients. Methods: We enrolled 21,994 patients diagnosed with AMI from China Acute Myocardial Infarction (CAMI) Registry between January 2013 and September 2014. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to ST-segment elevation: ST-segment elevation (STEMI) group and NSTEMI group. We extracted data on patients' characteristics and detailed symptomatology and compared these variables between two groups. Results: Compared with patients with STEMI (N=16,315), those with NSTEMI (N=5679) were older, more often females and more often have comorbidities. Patients with NSTEMI were less likely to present with persistent chest pain (54.3% vs.71.4%), diaphoresis (48.6% vs.70.0%), radiation pain (26.4% vs.33.8%), and more likely to have chest distress (42.4% vs.38.3%) than STEMI patients (all P<0.0001). Patients with NSTEMI were also had longer time to hospital. In multivariable analysis, NSTEMI was independent predictor of presentation without chest pain (odds ratio: 1.974, 95% confidence interval:1.849-2.107). Conclusions: Patients with NSTEMI were more likely to present with chest distress and pre-hospital patient delay compared with patients with STEMI. It is necessary for both clinicians and patients to learn more about atypical symptoms of NSTEMI in order to rapidly recognize myocardial infarction.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
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 Cardiac injury may occur after acute pathology of central nervous system(CNS)without any evidence of primary cardiac diseases.The resulting structural and/or functional changes are called cerebrocardiac syn...BACKGROUND Cardiac injury may occur after acute pathology of central nervous system(CNS)without any evidence of primary cardiac diseases.The resulting structural and/or functional changes are called cerebrocardiac syndrome(CCS).The great majority of studies have been performed in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage(SAH),while CCS data after intracerebral hemorrhage(ICH)are rare.It may cause diagnostic and therapeutic pitfalls for the clinician due to a lack of specific clinical manifestations and diagnostic methods.Understanding the underlying pathophysiological and molecular mechanism(s)following cerebrovascular incidents will help to implement prevention and treatment strategies to improve the prognosis.CASE SUMMARY A 37-year-old man with a history of hypertension presented to our department on an emergency basis because of a sudden dizziness and left limb weakness.Cerebral computed tomography(CT)suggested ICH in the occipital and parietal lobes,and the chosen emergency treatment was hematoma evacuation.Left ventricular(LV)dysfunction occurred after the next 48 h and the electrocardiogram(ECG)showed non-ST elevation myocardial infarction.CCS was suspected first in the context of ICH due to the negative result of the coronary CT angiogram.CONCLUSION Misinterpretation of ischemic-like ECGs may lead to unnecessary or hazardous interventions and cause undue delay of rehabilitation after stroke.Our objective is to highlight the clinical implications of CCS and we hope the differential diagnoses will be considered in patients with acute CNS diseases.展开更多
Objective:To explore the cardiac protective effect of integrative therapy in acute myocardial infarction(AMI) with elevated ST segment after reperfusion.Methods:Sixty-four AMI patients who having received decimalizati...Objective:To explore the cardiac protective effect of integrative therapy in acute myocardial infarction(AMI) with elevated ST segment after reperfusion.Methods:Sixty-four AMI patients who having received decimalization by thrombolysis were assigned to two groups by retrospective analysis,36 patients in the treated group and 28 in the control group.Both were treated by intravenous administering of urokinase for thrombolysis,and to the treated group,intravenous dripping of Xueshuantong Injection(血栓通注射液,XST) ...展开更多
Objectives To analyze the clinical characteristics of 216 patients with non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Methods A retrospective analysis was used. Two hundred and sixteen NSTEMI patients wer...Objectives To analyze the clinical characteristics of 216 patients with non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Methods A retrospective analysis was used. Two hundred and sixteen NSTEMI patients were divided into two groups: (1) according to the age: age 〈65 years group and age ≥65 years group; (2) according to thrombolysis in myocardial ischemia trial (TIMI) lib risk stratification scoring system: score 〈4 group and ≥4 group; (3) according to serum creatinine (sCr) level: sCr level ≤ 178 μmol · L^-1 group and 〉 178 μmol · L^-1 group. Seven hundred and eighty six acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients during the same period were divided into ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) group and NSTEMI group. Clinical characteristics of the patients in the two groups were compared. Results (1) The number of NSTEMI patients in age ≥65 years group is significantly greater than that in age 〈 65 years group. Study revealed that the patients in age ≥ 65 years group were without chest pain, had hypertension, dyslipidemia, atrial fibrillation, cardiac and renal dysfunction (sCr 〉 178 μmol· L^-1 )and triple vessel disease. Fewer patients in this group received coronary artery angiography (CAG), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). More number of deaths in this group compared with the age 〈 65 years group. (2) The number of NSTEMI patients in TIMI score 〉 4 group is significantly greater than that in TIMI score 〈 4 group. Four major complications such as acute left ventricular failure, cardiogenic shock, serious arrhythmia and deaths, increased significantly in TIMI score 〉 4 group comparing with TIMI score ≤〈4 group. (3) Obviously, more number of elderly patients, non-insulin dependant diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), patients with cardiac troponin T (CTnT) 〉3.0 ng· L^-1 and deaths occurred in sCr 〉 178 μmol · L^-1 group.(4) STEMI and NSTEMI patients were compared in same time frame as follows: fewer NSTEMI patients and more elderly patients had no chest pain, NID- DM, hypertension, dyslipidemia, left main coronary artery (LMCA) disease while CTnT ≥3.0 ng· ml^- ; fewer patients with aneurysm (30 days) underwent CAG, PCI and CABG treatment. However, there were no significant differences in smokers, patients with less than 50% stenosis in any vessel, 1 - 3 vessel disease, acute left ventricle heart failure, cardiogenic shock, serious arrhythmia and deaths. (5) The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that death in NSTEMI was directly influenced by malignant arrhythmias with age ≥70 years. Conclusions Patients with NSTEMI were older, had more risk factors and presented more serious vessel disease, therefore, less of them could receive standard treatment. Complications and mortality of patients with NSTEMI were similar to that of patients with STEMI. Thus, NSTEMI is a serious disease with poor prognosis. NSTEMI patients may present with atypical chest pain and electrocardiogram changes, so are easily missed or loss diagnosed.展开更多
Background Whether glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)implicates as a prognosis predictor in patients with coronary artery diseaseremains controversial. We investigated whether HbA1 c is an independent predictor of mid-term mo...Background Whether glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)implicates as a prognosis predictor in patients with coronary artery diseaseremains controversial. We investigated whether HbA1 c is an independent predictor of mid-term mortality in non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome(NSTEACS)patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI). Methods In a single-center study,1075 patients undergoing PCI were included. HbA1 c was measured at admission,along with other standard laboratory values. The outcome was all-cause mortality during a 1.48-year median follow-up period. Results Kaplan-Meier curve showed that HbA1c≥6.5% was associated with all-cause mortality. According to multivariate analysis(after adjusting for potential confounding factors),HbA1c≥6.5% predicted mid-term mortality(hazard ratio:2.02;95% CI:1.03-3.98;P=0.041). The other risk factors for mortality were hemoglobin,low-density lipoprotein cholesterol,and triglyceride. Conclusions InNSTEACS patients undergoing PCI,HbA1c≥6.5% is associated with mid-term mortality.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND The incidence of acute myocardial infarction(AMI)is rising,with cardiac rupture accounting for approximately 2%of deaths in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI).Ventricular free wall rupture(FWR)occurs in approximately 2%of AMI patients and is notably rare in patients with non-STEMI.Types of cardiac rupture include left ventricular FWR,ventricular septal rupture,and papillary muscle rupture.The FWR usually leads to acute cardiac tamponade or electromechanical dissociation,where standard resuscitation efforts may not be effective.Ventricular septal rupture and papillary muscle rupture often result in refractory heart failure,with mortality rates over 50%,even with surgical or percutaneous repair options.CASE SUMMARY We present a rare case of an acute non-STEMI patient who suffered sudden FWR causing cardiac tamponade and loss of consciousness immediate before undergoing coronary angiography.Prompt resuscitation and emergency open-heart repair along with coronary artery bypass grafting resulted in successful patient recovery.CONCLUSION This case emphasizes the risks of AMI complications,shares a successful treatment scenario,and discusses measures to prevent such complications.
文摘Medical history summary: Male, 47 years old, was admitted to the hospital due to “dizziness accompanied by chest tightness and pain for more than 8 days”. One week ago, the patient experienced chest tightness, chest pain accompanied by profuse sweating for 3 hours and underwent emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) at a local hospital. The procedure revealed left main stem occlusion with subsequent left main stem to left anterior descending artery percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). After the procedure, the patient experienced hemodynamic instability, recurrent ventricular fibrillation, and critical condition, thus transferred to our hospital for further treatment. Symptoms and signs: The patient is in a comatose state, unresponsive to stimuli, with bilateral dilated pupils measuring 2.0 mm, exhibiting reduced sensitivity to light reflex, and recurrent fever. Coarse breath sounds can be heard in both lungs, with audible moist rales. Irregular breathing pattern is observed, and heart sounds vary in intensity. No pathological murmurs are auscultated in any valve auscultation area. Diagnostic methods: Coronary angiography results at the local hospital showed complete occlusion of the left main stem, and left main stem to left anterior descending artery percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) was performed. However, the distal guidewire did not pass through. After admission, blood tests showed a Troponin T level of 1.44 ng/ml and a Myoglobin level of 312 ng/ml. The platelet count was 1390 × 10<sup>9</sup>/L. Von Willebrand factor (vWF) activity was measured at 201.9%. Bone marrow aspiration biopsy showed active bone marrow proliferation and platelet clustering. The peripheral blood smear also showed platelet clustering. JAK-2 gene testing was positive, confirming the diagnosis of primary thrombocytosis. Treatment methods: The patient is assisted with mechanical ventilation and intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation to improve coronary blood flow. Electrolyte levels are closely monitored, especially maintaining plasma potassium levels between 4.0 and 4.5 mmol/l. Hydroxyurea 500 mg is administered for platelet reduction. Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents are used rationally to prevent further infarction or bleeding. Antiarrhythmic, lipid-lowering, gastroprotective, hepatoprotective, and heart failure treatment are also provided. Clinical outcome: The family members chose to withdraw treatment and signed for discharge due to a combination of reasons, including economic constraints and uncertainty about the prognosis due to the long disease course. Acute myocardial infarction has gradually become one of the leading causes of death in our country. As a “green channel” disease, corresponding diagnostic and treatment protocols have been established in China, and significant progress has been made in emergency care. There are strict regulations for the time taken from the catheterization lab to the cardiac intensive care unit, and standardized treatments are provided to patients once they enter the intensive care unit. Research results show that the incidence of acute myocardial infarction in patients with primary thrombocythemia within 10 years is 9.4%. This type of disease is rare and difficult to cure, posing significant challenges to medical and nursing professionals. In order to benefit future patients, we have documented individual cases of treatment and nursing care for these patients. The research results show that these patients exhibit resistance to traditional oral anticoagulant drugs and require alternative anticoagulants. Additionally, there are significant differences in serum and plasma potassium levels among patients. Therefore, when making clinical diagnoses, it is necessary to carefully distinguish between the two. Particularly, nursing personnel should possess dialectical thinking when supplementing potassium levels in patients in order to reduce the incidence of malignant arrhythmias and mortality rates.
文摘Objective To investigate the relationship between CRP, plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 (PAI-1) levels, PAI-1 gene promoter 4G/5G polymorphism and the type of acute myocardial infarction (ST elevation myocardial infarction, STEMI vs the non-ST elevation Myocardial infarction, NSTEMI). Methods One hundred seventy-six consecutive patients with AMI were included for the study, of whom 60 had STEMI and 56 had NSTEMI, and 60 adults without cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease were selected as controls. Blood samples were obtained from patients within 6 h of AMI and the plasma PAI-1, CRP, and the gene polymorphism were measured. Results Plasma levels of PAI- 1 and CRP were higher in AMI groups, compared those in the control group, and plasma levels of PAI-1 were significantly higher in patients with STEMI compared to those with NSTEMI (80.12ng/ml VS.73.01ng/ml, P 〈0.01), while CRP levels were not significantly different between patient with STEMI and NSTEMI (3.87 ± 0.79 mg/ml VS.4.01 ±0.69mg/ml, P〉0.05). PAI-1 levels presented a significant correlation with CRP levels in the NSTEMI subjects. However, PAI-1 and CRP levels could explain the lack of a significant relationship between them in control and STEMI subjects.The frequencies of 4G/4G genotype in the AMI group were higher than those in the control group and higher in patient with STEMI than in patient with NSTEMI. Plasma levels of PAI-1 in subjects with 4G/4G genotype were significantly increased as compared to those in subjects with 4G/5G and 5G/5G genotype. Conclusions Plasma PAI-1 levels were associated with different myocardial infarction type, and PAI-1 promoter 4G/5G polymorphisms and CRP may be related to plasma PAI-1 levels
文摘Background: Approximately 70% patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) presented without ST-segment elevation on electrocardiogram. Patients with non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) often presented with atypical symptoms, which may be related to pre-hospital delay and increased risk of mortality. However, up to date few studies reported detailed symptomatology of NSTEMI, particularly among Asian patients. The objective of this study was to describe and compare symptoms and presenting characteristics of NSTEMI vs. STEMI patients. Methods: We enrolled 21,994 patients diagnosed with AMI from China Acute Myocardial Infarction (CAMI) Registry between January 2013 and September 2014. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to ST-segment elevation: ST-segment elevation (STEMI) group and NSTEMI group. We extracted data on patients' characteristics and detailed symptomatology and compared these variables between two groups. Results: Compared with patients with STEMI (N=16,315), those with NSTEMI (N=5679) were older, more often females and more often have comorbidities. Patients with NSTEMI were less likely to present with persistent chest pain (54.3% vs.71.4%), diaphoresis (48.6% vs.70.0%), radiation pain (26.4% vs.33.8%), and more likely to have chest distress (42.4% vs.38.3%) than STEMI patients (all P<0.0001). Patients with NSTEMI were also had longer time to hospital. In multivariable analysis, NSTEMI was independent predictor of presentation without chest pain (odds ratio: 1.974, 95% confidence interval:1.849-2.107). Conclusions: Patients with NSTEMI were more likely to present with chest distress and pre-hospital patient delay compared with patients with STEMI. It is necessary for both clinicians and patients to learn more about atypical symptoms of NSTEMI in order to rapidly recognize myocardial infarction.
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.
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 Cardiac injury may occur after acute pathology of central nervous system(CNS)without any evidence of primary cardiac diseases.The resulting structural and/or functional changes are called cerebrocardiac syndrome(CCS).The great majority of studies have been performed in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage(SAH),while CCS data after intracerebral hemorrhage(ICH)are rare.It may cause diagnostic and therapeutic pitfalls for the clinician due to a lack of specific clinical manifestations and diagnostic methods.Understanding the underlying pathophysiological and molecular mechanism(s)following cerebrovascular incidents will help to implement prevention and treatment strategies to improve the prognosis.CASE SUMMARY A 37-year-old man with a history of hypertension presented to our department on an emergency basis because of a sudden dizziness and left limb weakness.Cerebral computed tomography(CT)suggested ICH in the occipital and parietal lobes,and the chosen emergency treatment was hematoma evacuation.Left ventricular(LV)dysfunction occurred after the next 48 h and the electrocardiogram(ECG)showed non-ST elevation myocardial infarction.CCS was suspected first in the context of ICH due to the negative result of the coronary CT angiogram.CONCLUSION Misinterpretation of ischemic-like ECGs may lead to unnecessary or hazardous interventions and cause undue delay of rehabilitation after stroke.Our objective is to highlight the clinical implications of CCS and we hope the differential diagnoses will be considered in patients with acute CNS diseases.
文摘Objective:To explore the cardiac protective effect of integrative therapy in acute myocardial infarction(AMI) with elevated ST segment after reperfusion.Methods:Sixty-four AMI patients who having received decimalization by thrombolysis were assigned to two groups by retrospective analysis,36 patients in the treated group and 28 in the control group.Both were treated by intravenous administering of urokinase for thrombolysis,and to the treated group,intravenous dripping of Xueshuantong Injection(血栓通注射液,XST) ...
文摘Objectives To analyze the clinical characteristics of 216 patients with non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Methods A retrospective analysis was used. Two hundred and sixteen NSTEMI patients were divided into two groups: (1) according to the age: age 〈65 years group and age ≥65 years group; (2) according to thrombolysis in myocardial ischemia trial (TIMI) lib risk stratification scoring system: score 〈4 group and ≥4 group; (3) according to serum creatinine (sCr) level: sCr level ≤ 178 μmol · L^-1 group and 〉 178 μmol · L^-1 group. Seven hundred and eighty six acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients during the same period were divided into ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) group and NSTEMI group. Clinical characteristics of the patients in the two groups were compared. Results (1) The number of NSTEMI patients in age ≥65 years group is significantly greater than that in age 〈 65 years group. Study revealed that the patients in age ≥ 65 years group were without chest pain, had hypertension, dyslipidemia, atrial fibrillation, cardiac and renal dysfunction (sCr 〉 178 μmol· L^-1 )and triple vessel disease. Fewer patients in this group received coronary artery angiography (CAG), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). More number of deaths in this group compared with the age 〈 65 years group. (2) The number of NSTEMI patients in TIMI score 〉 4 group is significantly greater than that in TIMI score 〈 4 group. Four major complications such as acute left ventricular failure, cardiogenic shock, serious arrhythmia and deaths, increased significantly in TIMI score 〉 4 group comparing with TIMI score ≤〈4 group. (3) Obviously, more number of elderly patients, non-insulin dependant diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), patients with cardiac troponin T (CTnT) 〉3.0 ng· L^-1 and deaths occurred in sCr 〉 178 μmol · L^-1 group.(4) STEMI and NSTEMI patients were compared in same time frame as follows: fewer NSTEMI patients and more elderly patients had no chest pain, NID- DM, hypertension, dyslipidemia, left main coronary artery (LMCA) disease while CTnT ≥3.0 ng· ml^- ; fewer patients with aneurysm (30 days) underwent CAG, PCI and CABG treatment. However, there were no significant differences in smokers, patients with less than 50% stenosis in any vessel, 1 - 3 vessel disease, acute left ventricle heart failure, cardiogenic shock, serious arrhythmia and deaths. (5) The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that death in NSTEMI was directly influenced by malignant arrhythmias with age ≥70 years. Conclusions Patients with NSTEMI were older, had more risk factors and presented more serious vessel disease, therefore, less of them could receive standard treatment. Complications and mortality of patients with NSTEMI were similar to that of patients with STEMI. Thus, NSTEMI is a serious disease with poor prognosis. NSTEMI patients may present with atypical chest pain and electrocardiogram changes, so are easily missed or loss diagnosed.
基金supported by Medical Research Fund Project of Guangdong Province(No.C2017054)
文摘Background Whether glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)implicates as a prognosis predictor in patients with coronary artery diseaseremains controversial. We investigated whether HbA1 c is an independent predictor of mid-term mortality in non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome(NSTEACS)patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI). Methods In a single-center study,1075 patients undergoing PCI were included. HbA1 c was measured at admission,along with other standard laboratory values. The outcome was all-cause mortality during a 1.48-year median follow-up period. Results Kaplan-Meier curve showed that HbA1c≥6.5% was associated with all-cause mortality. According to multivariate analysis(after adjusting for potential confounding factors),HbA1c≥6.5% predicted mid-term mortality(hazard ratio:2.02;95% CI:1.03-3.98;P=0.041). The other risk factors for mortality were hemoglobin,low-density lipoprotein cholesterol,and triglyceride. Conclusions InNSTEACS patients undergoing PCI,HbA1c≥6.5% is associated with mid-term mortality.