Left main coronary compression syndrome(LMCS)may complicate pulmonary artery aneurysms(PAA),usually developed in the context of pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH).We report the case of a 51-year-old female patient w...Left main coronary compression syndrome(LMCS)may complicate pulmonary artery aneurysms(PAA),usually developed in the context of pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH).We report the case of a 51-year-old female patient with an atrial septal defect(unsuitable for device closure)complicated by a PAA generating a 90%left main stenosis.The significant PAH held us back from immediate surgery.After specific dual PAH-targeted therapy(sildenafil and bosentan),the atrial septal defect could be closed with a unidirectional valved patch;the PAAinduced LMCS was treated by reductive arterioplasty.The postoperative course was uneventful.Follow-up showed clinical improvement,but PAH treatment was still needed.After three months,coronary angiography showed only an insignificant residual left main stenosis,proving that reductive pulmonary arterioplasty was effective in treating LMCS.Any PAA requires further evaluation for LMCS,a dangerous but treatable complication.The“treat-repair-treat”strategy and shunt-closure with a unidirectional valved patch can both improve surgical prospects of LMCS with shunt-related PAH.展开更多
We report a case of left pulmonary artery sling associated with patent ductus arteriosus and atrial septal defect in a 21-month-old child. 256-slice MDCT provides valuable information, such as abnormal origin of the l...We report a case of left pulmonary artery sling associated with patent ductus arteriosus and atrial septal defect in a 21-month-old child. 256-slice MDCT provides valuable information, such as abnormal origin of the left pulmonary artery, the relationship between pulmonary artery and airway, the diameter of the patent ductus artery and atrial septal defect. The information is helpful in diagnosis, pre-operative evaluation and post-operative follow-up of LPS.展开更多
Background: Pulmonary artery aneurysm (PAA) is an unusual finding and its association with left main coronary (LMCA) compression is even more infrequent. Cardiac CT evaluates of presence and size of PAA and the degree...Background: Pulmonary artery aneurysm (PAA) is an unusual finding and its association with left main coronary (LMCA) compression is even more infrequent. Cardiac CT evaluates of presence and size of PAA and the degree of LMCA compression. The aim of this study is to describe two cases of adults with compression of LMCA with PAA associated with PDA and pulmonary hypertension. Case presentation: The first case is a 27-year-old man with PAA (78 mm diameter) and LMCA compression of 70% between the aortic sinus and the PAA. He presented angina as a manifestation of the LMCA compression. During follow-up the patient died. The second case is a 28-year-old man with PAA (110 mm diameter) that compresses LMCA in 55%, he rejected surgical treatment, but he is in close follow-up with medical treatment. Conclusion: Cardiac computed tomography played an important role both in the diagnosis and identification of high-risk PAA patients.展开更多
Background The goal of this study was to explore the significance of left ventricular(LV)ejection/filling parameters in assessing severity and prognosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH).Methods Newly diagnosed ...Background The goal of this study was to explore the significance of left ventricular(LV)ejection/filling parameters in assessing severity and prognosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH).Methods Newly diagnosed PAH patients were recruited between July 2011 and December 2013 prospectively.Cardiopulmonary hemodynamics derived from right heart catheterization,and LV ejection/filling parameters derived from CMR were collected.Follow-up data were collected periodically using a specifically-designed network database until April 30,2016.展开更多
Anomalous origin of left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital coronary anomaly. In this study, we present all the ALCAPA patients which were admitted at our institution during April ...Anomalous origin of left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital coronary anomaly. In this study, we present all the ALCAPA patients which were admitted at our institution during April 2007-December 2010. Retrospective review of these patients regarding their clinical presentation and the use of diagnostic modalities will be presented in this series. There were total of five patients, three male and 2 female, with age range of 2 - 12 months. The most common symptoms at presentation were tachypnea (4/5) and poor feeding with irritability (3/5). Electrocardiogram was abnormal in 2/5 cases and chest X ray revealed cardiome-galy with pulmonary congestion in 4/5 patients. Echocardiogram showed mitral valve regurgitation in 5/5 cases (3 with moderate and 2 with mild to moderate), Left ventricular dilatation/dysfunction in 4/5 patients, echogenic left ventricular papillary muscles in 4/5 patients and prominent right coronary with strong suspecision of ALCAPA in 4/5 patients. Coronary angiography was performed in 4/5 cases to confirm the diagnosis. We conclude that by thorough clinical assessment along with ECG and CXR, the diagnosis of ALCAPA can be strongly suspected. Echocardiogram can almost always make the diagnosis of ALCAPA and coronary angiography can confirm the diagnosis in rare atypical cases.展开更多
Hemodynamic instability secondary to left atrial (LA) compression by an aortic aneurysm is a rare entity. We report?the case of a 43-year old woman with no previous diagnosis of congestive heart failure who was admitt...Hemodynamic instability secondary to left atrial (LA) compression by an aortic aneurysm is a rare entity. We report?the case of a 43-year old woman with no previous diagnosis of congestive heart failure who was admitted for an initial diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) based on shortness of breath, hypotension and D-Dimers?elevation. The electrocardiogram and blood counts were within normal limits. The chest X-ray revealed widening of the mediastinum. Transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated LA compression by a large descending thoracic aortic aneurysm. Left and right ventricle systolic functions were preserved. Chest angiography showed LA and left pulmonary artery (LPA) compression by a descending aortic aneurysm and an intramural hematoma with no evidence of PE evidence. Emergency surgery could not be done because of her financial status. She was treated medically and was discharged 1?week later with significant improvement. However she remained hypotensive.展开更多
BACKGROUND Pulmonary artery-to-left atrial fistula is a variant of pulmonary arteriovenous fistula and is a developmental anomaly.Delayed presentation,cyanosis and effort intolerance are some of the important features...BACKGROUND Pulmonary artery-to-left atrial fistula is a variant of pulmonary arteriovenous fistula and is a developmental anomaly.Delayed presentation,cyanosis and effort intolerance are some of the important features.The diagnosis is confirmed by computed tomography or pulmonary artery angiography.Catheter-based closure is preferred to surgery.CASE SUMMARY Left pulmonary artery-to-left atrial fistula is rare.A 40-year-old male presented with effort intolerance,central cyanosis,and recurrent seizures.He had a large and highly tortuous left pulmonary artery-to-left atrial fistula associated with a large aneurysmal sac in the course.Catheter-based closure was performed using a vascular plug.CONCLUSION Left pulmonary artery-to-left atrial fistula is relatively uncommon compared to right pulmonary artery-to-left atrial fistula.Percutaneous closure by either a transeptal technique or guide wire insertion into the pulmonary vein through the pulmonary artery is preferred.The need for an arteriovenous loop depends on the tortuosity of the course of the fistula and the size of the device to be implanted because a larger device needs a larger sheath,necessitating firm guide wire support to facilitate negotiation of the stiff combination of the delivery sheath and dilator.展开更多
A female patient aged 3 months and 10 days was admitted to the cardiology department because of symptoms of heart failure.According to the echocardiography results,the patient received a diagnosis of primary endocardi...A female patient aged 3 months and 10 days was admitted to the cardiology department because of symptoms of heart failure.According to the echocardiography results,the patient received a diagnosis of primary endocardial fi broelastosis and was treated withγ-globulin,prednisone,digoxin,and diuretics.Coronary computed tomographic angiography and coronary angiography were performed as there was no improvement after 2 months of treatment.Finally,the patient received a diagnosis of anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery(ALCAPA).ALCAPA is a rare congenital heart defect that can cause severe heart failure during infancy,and is easily misdiagnosed clinically.In this report,we show the process of misdiagnosis of the case and consult the relevant literature,hoping to improve the understanding and early diagnosis of ALCAPA.展开更多
Background Previous studies have shown that an echocardiographic right/left ventricular end-diastolic diameter ratio(RV/LV ratio)≥0.9 is an independent predictor of poor prognosis in patients with acute pulmonary emb...Background Previous studies have shown that an echocardiographic right/left ventricular end-diastolic diameter ratio(RV/LV ratio)≥0.9 is an independent predictor of poor prognosis in patients with acute pulmonary embolism. The prognostic value of the RV/LV ratio in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension(IPAH) is still unknown. Methods We retrospectively enrolled 95 consecutive patients with newly diagnosed IPAH and 16 of them were reevaluated by echocardiography at 3-12 months following targeted therapy.Follow-up data were obtained by telephone interviews and review of the patients’ records.Results The RV/LV ratio was in parallel with the severity of World Health Orgnization(WHO) functional class and mean right atrial pressure.The RV/LV ratio was positively correlated with total pulmonary resistance(P P P 2 saturation(P P = 0.001),weight and absence of targeted therapy were independent predictors of death.No significant changes in the RV/LV ratio before and after targeted therapy were observed. A baseline RV/LV ratio≥0.84 or a further increase in the RV/LV ratio during targeted therapy indicated a poor prognosis. Conclusions The RV/LV ratio helps to assess the severity of IPAH and serves as an independent predictor of prognosis in patients with IPAH.展开更多
BACKGROUND Despite major advances in pharmacologic treatment,patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH)still have a considerably reduced life expectancy.In this context,chronic hyperactivity of the neurohormon...BACKGROUND Despite major advances in pharmacologic treatment,patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH)still have a considerably reduced life expectancy.In this context,chronic hyperactivity of the neurohormonal axis has been shown to be detrimental in PAH,thus providing novel insights on the role of neurohormonal blockade as a potential therapeutic target.AIM To evaluate the application and prognostic effect of neurohormonal inhibitors(NEUi)in a single-center sample of patients with idiopathic PAH and risk factors for left heart disease.METHODS We analyzed data retrospectively collected from our register of right heart catheterizations performed consecutively from January 1,2005 to October 31,2018.Patients on beta-blocker,angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor,angiotensin receptor blocker or mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist at the time of right heart catheterization were classified as NEUi users and compared to NEUi nonrecipients.RESULTS Complete data were available for 57 PAH subjects:27 of those(47.4%)were taking at least one NEUi at the time of right heart catheterization and were compared with the remaining 36 NEUi non-recipients.NEUi users were older and had a higher cardiovascular risk profile compared to non-recipients.Additionally,NEUi non-users had a higher probability of dying during the course of follow-up than NEUi recipients(56.7%vs 25.9%,log-rank P=0.020).CONCLUSION The above data highlighted a subgroup of patients with PAH and comorbidities for left heart disease in which NEUi use has shown to be associated with improved survival.Future prospective studies are needed to identify the most appropriate therapeutic strategies in this subset population.展开更多
Heart failure(HF) is an emerging epidemic associate with significant morbidity,mortality,and health care expenditure. Although there were major advances in pharmacologic and device based therapies for the management o...Heart failure(HF) is an emerging epidemic associate with significant morbidity,mortality,and health care expenditure. Although there were major advances in pharmacologic and device based therapies for the management of HF,mortality of this condition remains high. Accurate monitoring of HF patients for exacerbations is very important to reduce recurrent hospitalizations and its associated complications. With the failure of clinical signs,tele-monitoring,and laboratory bio-markers to function as early markers of HF exacerbations,more sophisticated techniques were sought to accurately predict the circulatory status in HF patients in order to execute timely pharmacological intervention to reduce frequent hospitalizations. Cardio MEMSTM(St. Jude Medical,Inc.,Saint Paul,Minnesota) is an implantable,wireless pulmonary arterial pressure(PAP) monitoring system which transmits the patient's continuous PAPs to the treating health care provider in the ambulatory setting. PAP-guided medical therapy modification has been shown to significantly reduce HF-related hospitalization and overall mortality. In advanced stages of HF,wireless access to hemodynamic information correlated with earlier left ventricular assist device implantation and shorter time to heart transplantation.展开更多
Background:No convenient,inexpensive,and non-invasive screening tools exist to identify pulmonary hypertension(PH)-left heart disease(LHD)patients during the early stages of the disease course.This study investigated ...Background:No convenient,inexpensive,and non-invasive screening tools exist to identify pulmonary hypertension(PH)-left heart disease(LHD)patients during the early stages of the disease course.This study investigated whether different methods of lung ultrasound(LUS)could be used for the initial investigation of PH-LHD.Methods:This was a single-center prospective observational study which was performed in the Zigong Fourth People’s Hospital.We consecutively enrolled patients with heart failure(HF)admitted to the emergency intensive care unit from January 2018 to May 2020.Transthoracic echocardiography and LUS were performed within 24 h before discharge.We used the Spearman coefficient for correlation analysis between ultrasound scores and pulmonary arterial systolic pressure(PASP).Bland-Altman plots were generated to inspect possible bias,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were calculated to assess the relationship between ultrasound scores and an intermediate and high echocardiographic probability of PH-LHD.Results:Seventy-one patients were enrolled in this study,with an overall median age of 79(interquartile range:71.5–84.0)years.Among the 71 patients,36(50.7%)cases were male,and 26(36.6%)had an intermediate and high echocardiographic probability of PH.All four LUS scores in patients with an intermediate and high probability of PH were significantly higher than in patients with a low probability of PH(P<0.05).The correlation coefficient(r)between different LUS scoring methods and PASP was moderate for the 6-zone(r=0.455,P<0.001),8-zone(r=0.385,P=0.001),12-zone(r=0.587,P<0.001),and 28-zone(r=0.535,P<0.001)methods.In Bland-Altman plots,each of the four LUS scoring methods had a good agreement with PASP(P<0.001).The 8-zone and 12-zone methods showed moderately accurate discriminative values in differentiating patients with an intermediate and high echocardiographic probability of PH(P<0.05).展开更多
左冠状动脉异常起源于肺动脉(anomalous left coronary artery origin from pulmonary artery,ALCAPA)是一种发病率低、预后较差的先天性心脏畸形,常在婴儿期需要外科手术矫治。低心排血量综合征是指各种原因导致心排出量降低的一种病...左冠状动脉异常起源于肺动脉(anomalous left coronary artery origin from pulmonary artery,ALCAPA)是一种发病率低、预后较差的先天性心脏畸形,常在婴儿期需要外科手术矫治。低心排血量综合征是指各种原因导致心排出量降低的一种病理异常表现,是心脏术后导致患者死亡的主要原因之一。体外膜氧合(extracorporeal membrane oxygenation,ECMO)是一种可以临时替代心肺功能的装置,在重症及急救领域应用广泛,但在ALCAPA术中及术后应用相关经验报道较少,本文分享一例ECMO成功救治ALCAPA术后低心排血量综合征的案例。展开更多
Nearly six million people in United States have heart failure.Fifty percent of these people have normal left ventricular(LV)systolic heart function but abnormal diastolic function due to increased LV myocardial stiffn...Nearly six million people in United States have heart failure.Fifty percent of these people have normal left ventricular(LV)systolic heart function but abnormal diastolic function due to increased LV myocardial stiffness.Most commonly,these patients are elderly women with hypertension,ischemic heart disease,atrial fibrillation,obesity,diabetes mellitus,renal disease,or obstructive lung disease.The annual mortality rate of these patients is 8%-12%per year.The diagnosis is based on the history,physical examination,laboratory data,echocardiography,and,when necessary,by cardiac catheterization.Patients with obesity,hypertension,atrial fibrillation,and volume overload require weight reduction,an exercise program,aggressive control of blood pressure and heart rate,and diuretics.Miniature devices inserted into patients for pulmonary artery pressure monitoring provide early warning of increased pulmonary pressure and congestion.If significant coronary heart disease is present,coronary revascularization should be considered.展开更多
目的:左冠状动脉异常起源于肺动脉(anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery,ALCAPA)综合征是一种罕见的先天性冠状动脉畸形,临床漏诊及误诊率高,目前鲜见ALCAPA综合征的临床表现及冠状动脉CT血管成像(computed tomog...目的:左冠状动脉异常起源于肺动脉(anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery,ALCAPA)综合征是一种罕见的先天性冠状动脉畸形,临床漏诊及误诊率高,目前鲜见ALCAPA综合征的临床表现及冠状动脉CT血管成像(computed tomography angiography,CTA)影像特点的相关报道,本研究旨在总结ALCAPA综合征的临床表现及冠状动脉CTA影像特征,提升临床诊疗水平。方法:回顾性收集2013年1月1日至2023年2月1日中南大学湘雅二医院收治的24例ALCAPA综合征患者的临床资料,根据左、右冠状动脉侧支循环情况分为婴儿型(7例)和成人型(17例),比较两型患者的临床表现及CTA影像特点。结果:24例ALCAPA综合征患者的男女比例为1꞉5,婴儿型中位发病年龄为3.22个月,成人型中位发病年龄为22.0岁。婴儿型早期即出现左心功能不全的症状;而成人型临床表现多样,7例患者无症状因体检发现心脏杂音而就诊,6例患者出现慢性心肌缺血症状,2例患者出现恶性心律失常。CTA示11例患者左冠状动脉起源于肺动脉左后窦;7例婴儿型患者均出现左心扩大、左室肥厚、左心功能下降,左、右冠状动脉间缺乏侧支循环,冠状动脉管径正常。17例成人型患者均出现冠状动脉扩张、迂曲及发达的侧支循环;7例成人型患者左心功能保留。结论:两型ALCAPA患者的临床及影像学特点不同,CTA表现具有特征性,可作为ALCAPA综合征明确诊断、分型、手术评估及术后随访的手段。展开更多
文摘Left main coronary compression syndrome(LMCS)may complicate pulmonary artery aneurysms(PAA),usually developed in the context of pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH).We report the case of a 51-year-old female patient with an atrial septal defect(unsuitable for device closure)complicated by a PAA generating a 90%left main stenosis.The significant PAH held us back from immediate surgery.After specific dual PAH-targeted therapy(sildenafil and bosentan),the atrial septal defect could be closed with a unidirectional valved patch;the PAAinduced LMCS was treated by reductive arterioplasty.The postoperative course was uneventful.Follow-up showed clinical improvement,but PAH treatment was still needed.After three months,coronary angiography showed only an insignificant residual left main stenosis,proving that reductive pulmonary arterioplasty was effective in treating LMCS.Any PAA requires further evaluation for LMCS,a dangerous but treatable complication.The“treat-repair-treat”strategy and shunt-closure with a unidirectional valved patch can both improve surgical prospects of LMCS with shunt-related PAH.
文摘We report a case of left pulmonary artery sling associated with patent ductus arteriosus and atrial septal defect in a 21-month-old child. 256-slice MDCT provides valuable information, such as abnormal origin of the left pulmonary artery, the relationship between pulmonary artery and airway, the diameter of the patent ductus artery and atrial septal defect. The information is helpful in diagnosis, pre-operative evaluation and post-operative follow-up of LPS.
文摘Background: Pulmonary artery aneurysm (PAA) is an unusual finding and its association with left main coronary (LMCA) compression is even more infrequent. Cardiac CT evaluates of presence and size of PAA and the degree of LMCA compression. The aim of this study is to describe two cases of adults with compression of LMCA with PAA associated with PDA and pulmonary hypertension. Case presentation: The first case is a 27-year-old man with PAA (78 mm diameter) and LMCA compression of 70% between the aortic sinus and the PAA. He presented angina as a manifestation of the LMCA compression. During follow-up the patient died. The second case is a 28-year-old man with PAA (110 mm diameter) that compresses LMCA in 55%, he rejected surgical treatment, but he is in close follow-up with medical treatment. Conclusion: Cardiac computed tomography played an important role both in the diagnosis and identification of high-risk PAA patients.
文摘Background The goal of this study was to explore the significance of left ventricular(LV)ejection/filling parameters in assessing severity and prognosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH).Methods Newly diagnosed PAH patients were recruited between July 2011 and December 2013 prospectively.Cardiopulmonary hemodynamics derived from right heart catheterization,and LV ejection/filling parameters derived from CMR were collected.Follow-up data were collected periodically using a specifically-designed network database until April 30,2016.
文摘Anomalous origin of left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital coronary anomaly. In this study, we present all the ALCAPA patients which were admitted at our institution during April 2007-December 2010. Retrospective review of these patients regarding their clinical presentation and the use of diagnostic modalities will be presented in this series. There were total of five patients, three male and 2 female, with age range of 2 - 12 months. The most common symptoms at presentation were tachypnea (4/5) and poor feeding with irritability (3/5). Electrocardiogram was abnormal in 2/5 cases and chest X ray revealed cardiome-galy with pulmonary congestion in 4/5 patients. Echocardiogram showed mitral valve regurgitation in 5/5 cases (3 with moderate and 2 with mild to moderate), Left ventricular dilatation/dysfunction in 4/5 patients, echogenic left ventricular papillary muscles in 4/5 patients and prominent right coronary with strong suspecision of ALCAPA in 4/5 patients. Coronary angiography was performed in 4/5 cases to confirm the diagnosis. We conclude that by thorough clinical assessment along with ECG and CXR, the diagnosis of ALCAPA can be strongly suspected. Echocardiogram can almost always make the diagnosis of ALCAPA and coronary angiography can confirm the diagnosis in rare atypical cases.
文摘Hemodynamic instability secondary to left atrial (LA) compression by an aortic aneurysm is a rare entity. We report?the case of a 43-year old woman with no previous diagnosis of congestive heart failure who was admitted for an initial diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) based on shortness of breath, hypotension and D-Dimers?elevation. The electrocardiogram and blood counts were within normal limits. The chest X-ray revealed widening of the mediastinum. Transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated LA compression by a large descending thoracic aortic aneurysm. Left and right ventricle systolic functions were preserved. Chest angiography showed LA and left pulmonary artery (LPA) compression by a descending aortic aneurysm and an intramural hematoma with no evidence of PE evidence. Emergency surgery could not be done because of her financial status. She was treated medically and was discharged 1?week later with significant improvement. However she remained hypotensive.
文摘BACKGROUND Pulmonary artery-to-left atrial fistula is a variant of pulmonary arteriovenous fistula and is a developmental anomaly.Delayed presentation,cyanosis and effort intolerance are some of the important features.The diagnosis is confirmed by computed tomography or pulmonary artery angiography.Catheter-based closure is preferred to surgery.CASE SUMMARY Left pulmonary artery-to-left atrial fistula is rare.A 40-year-old male presented with effort intolerance,central cyanosis,and recurrent seizures.He had a large and highly tortuous left pulmonary artery-to-left atrial fistula associated with a large aneurysmal sac in the course.Catheter-based closure was performed using a vascular plug.CONCLUSION Left pulmonary artery-to-left atrial fistula is relatively uncommon compared to right pulmonary artery-to-left atrial fistula.Percutaneous closure by either a transeptal technique or guide wire insertion into the pulmonary vein through the pulmonary artery is preferred.The need for an arteriovenous loop depends on the tortuosity of the course of the fistula and the size of the device to be implanted because a larger device needs a larger sheath,necessitating firm guide wire support to facilitate negotiation of the stiff combination of the delivery sheath and dilator.
基金The project was funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing Science and Technology Commission(cstc2019jcyj-msxmX0866).
文摘A female patient aged 3 months and 10 days was admitted to the cardiology department because of symptoms of heart failure.According to the echocardiography results,the patient received a diagnosis of primary endocardial fi broelastosis and was treated withγ-globulin,prednisone,digoxin,and diuretics.Coronary computed tomographic angiography and coronary angiography were performed as there was no improvement after 2 months of treatment.Finally,the patient received a diagnosis of anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery(ALCAPA).ALCAPA is a rare congenital heart defect that can cause severe heart failure during infancy,and is easily misdiagnosed clinically.In this report,we show the process of misdiagnosis of the case and consult the relevant literature,hoping to improve the understanding and early diagnosis of ALCAPA.
文摘Background Previous studies have shown that an echocardiographic right/left ventricular end-diastolic diameter ratio(RV/LV ratio)≥0.9 is an independent predictor of poor prognosis in patients with acute pulmonary embolism. The prognostic value of the RV/LV ratio in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension(IPAH) is still unknown. Methods We retrospectively enrolled 95 consecutive patients with newly diagnosed IPAH and 16 of them were reevaluated by echocardiography at 3-12 months following targeted therapy.Follow-up data were obtained by telephone interviews and review of the patients’ records.Results The RV/LV ratio was in parallel with the severity of World Health Orgnization(WHO) functional class and mean right atrial pressure.The RV/LV ratio was positively correlated with total pulmonary resistance(P P P 2 saturation(P P = 0.001),weight and absence of targeted therapy were independent predictors of death.No significant changes in the RV/LV ratio before and after targeted therapy were observed. A baseline RV/LV ratio≥0.84 or a further increase in the RV/LV ratio during targeted therapy indicated a poor prognosis. Conclusions The RV/LV ratio helps to assess the severity of IPAH and serves as an independent predictor of prognosis in patients with IPAH.
文摘BACKGROUND Despite major advances in pharmacologic treatment,patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH)still have a considerably reduced life expectancy.In this context,chronic hyperactivity of the neurohormonal axis has been shown to be detrimental in PAH,thus providing novel insights on the role of neurohormonal blockade as a potential therapeutic target.AIM To evaluate the application and prognostic effect of neurohormonal inhibitors(NEUi)in a single-center sample of patients with idiopathic PAH and risk factors for left heart disease.METHODS We analyzed data retrospectively collected from our register of right heart catheterizations performed consecutively from January 1,2005 to October 31,2018.Patients on beta-blocker,angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor,angiotensin receptor blocker or mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist at the time of right heart catheterization were classified as NEUi users and compared to NEUi nonrecipients.RESULTS Complete data were available for 57 PAH subjects:27 of those(47.4%)were taking at least one NEUi at the time of right heart catheterization and were compared with the remaining 36 NEUi non-recipients.NEUi users were older and had a higher cardiovascular risk profile compared to non-recipients.Additionally,NEUi non-users had a higher probability of dying during the course of follow-up than NEUi recipients(56.7%vs 25.9%,log-rank P=0.020).CONCLUSION The above data highlighted a subgroup of patients with PAH and comorbidities for left heart disease in which NEUi use has shown to be associated with improved survival.Future prospective studies are needed to identify the most appropriate therapeutic strategies in this subset population.
文摘Heart failure(HF) is an emerging epidemic associate with significant morbidity,mortality,and health care expenditure. Although there were major advances in pharmacologic and device based therapies for the management of HF,mortality of this condition remains high. Accurate monitoring of HF patients for exacerbations is very important to reduce recurrent hospitalizations and its associated complications. With the failure of clinical signs,tele-monitoring,and laboratory bio-markers to function as early markers of HF exacerbations,more sophisticated techniques were sought to accurately predict the circulatory status in HF patients in order to execute timely pharmacological intervention to reduce frequent hospitalizations. Cardio MEMSTM(St. Jude Medical,Inc.,Saint Paul,Minnesota) is an implantable,wireless pulmonary arterial pressure(PAP) monitoring system which transmits the patient's continuous PAPs to the treating health care provider in the ambulatory setting. PAP-guided medical therapy modification has been shown to significantly reduce HF-related hospitalization and overall mortality. In advanced stages of HF,wireless access to hemodynamic information correlated with earlier left ventricular assist device implantation and shorter time to heart transplantation.
基金supported by the Scientific Project of Zigong Fourth People’s Hospital(202102)the Open Foundation of Artificial Intelligence Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province(2020RYY03)the Health and Family Planning Commission of Sichuan Province(17PJ136).
文摘Background:No convenient,inexpensive,and non-invasive screening tools exist to identify pulmonary hypertension(PH)-left heart disease(LHD)patients during the early stages of the disease course.This study investigated whether different methods of lung ultrasound(LUS)could be used for the initial investigation of PH-LHD.Methods:This was a single-center prospective observational study which was performed in the Zigong Fourth People’s Hospital.We consecutively enrolled patients with heart failure(HF)admitted to the emergency intensive care unit from January 2018 to May 2020.Transthoracic echocardiography and LUS were performed within 24 h before discharge.We used the Spearman coefficient for correlation analysis between ultrasound scores and pulmonary arterial systolic pressure(PASP).Bland-Altman plots were generated to inspect possible bias,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were calculated to assess the relationship between ultrasound scores and an intermediate and high echocardiographic probability of PH-LHD.Results:Seventy-one patients were enrolled in this study,with an overall median age of 79(interquartile range:71.5–84.0)years.Among the 71 patients,36(50.7%)cases were male,and 26(36.6%)had an intermediate and high echocardiographic probability of PH.All four LUS scores in patients with an intermediate and high probability of PH were significantly higher than in patients with a low probability of PH(P<0.05).The correlation coefficient(r)between different LUS scoring methods and PASP was moderate for the 6-zone(r=0.455,P<0.001),8-zone(r=0.385,P=0.001),12-zone(r=0.587,P<0.001),and 28-zone(r=0.535,P<0.001)methods.In Bland-Altman plots,each of the four LUS scoring methods had a good agreement with PASP(P<0.001).The 8-zone and 12-zone methods showed moderately accurate discriminative values in differentiating patients with an intermediate and high echocardiographic probability of PH(P<0.05).
文摘左冠状动脉异常起源于肺动脉(anomalous left coronary artery origin from pulmonary artery,ALCAPA)是一种发病率低、预后较差的先天性心脏畸形,常在婴儿期需要外科手术矫治。低心排血量综合征是指各种原因导致心排出量降低的一种病理异常表现,是心脏术后导致患者死亡的主要原因之一。体外膜氧合(extracorporeal membrane oxygenation,ECMO)是一种可以临时替代心肺功能的装置,在重症及急救领域应用广泛,但在ALCAPA术中及术后应用相关经验报道较少,本文分享一例ECMO成功救治ALCAPA术后低心排血量综合征的案例。
文摘Nearly six million people in United States have heart failure.Fifty percent of these people have normal left ventricular(LV)systolic heart function but abnormal diastolic function due to increased LV myocardial stiffness.Most commonly,these patients are elderly women with hypertension,ischemic heart disease,atrial fibrillation,obesity,diabetes mellitus,renal disease,or obstructive lung disease.The annual mortality rate of these patients is 8%-12%per year.The diagnosis is based on the history,physical examination,laboratory data,echocardiography,and,when necessary,by cardiac catheterization.Patients with obesity,hypertension,atrial fibrillation,and volume overload require weight reduction,an exercise program,aggressive control of blood pressure and heart rate,and diuretics.Miniature devices inserted into patients for pulmonary artery pressure monitoring provide early warning of increased pulmonary pressure and congestion.If significant coronary heart disease is present,coronary revascularization should be considered.
文摘目的:左冠状动脉异常起源于肺动脉(anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery,ALCAPA)综合征是一种罕见的先天性冠状动脉畸形,临床漏诊及误诊率高,目前鲜见ALCAPA综合征的临床表现及冠状动脉CT血管成像(computed tomography angiography,CTA)影像特点的相关报道,本研究旨在总结ALCAPA综合征的临床表现及冠状动脉CTA影像特征,提升临床诊疗水平。方法:回顾性收集2013年1月1日至2023年2月1日中南大学湘雅二医院收治的24例ALCAPA综合征患者的临床资料,根据左、右冠状动脉侧支循环情况分为婴儿型(7例)和成人型(17例),比较两型患者的临床表现及CTA影像特点。结果:24例ALCAPA综合征患者的男女比例为1꞉5,婴儿型中位发病年龄为3.22个月,成人型中位发病年龄为22.0岁。婴儿型早期即出现左心功能不全的症状;而成人型临床表现多样,7例患者无症状因体检发现心脏杂音而就诊,6例患者出现慢性心肌缺血症状,2例患者出现恶性心律失常。CTA示11例患者左冠状动脉起源于肺动脉左后窦;7例婴儿型患者均出现左心扩大、左室肥厚、左心功能下降,左、右冠状动脉间缺乏侧支循环,冠状动脉管径正常。17例成人型患者均出现冠状动脉扩张、迂曲及发达的侧支循环;7例成人型患者左心功能保留。结论:两型ALCAPA患者的临床及影像学特点不同,CTA表现具有特征性,可作为ALCAPA综合征明确诊断、分型、手术评估及术后随访的手段。