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
<strong>Background: </strong><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The diagnosis of Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (NSTEM...<strong>Background: </strong><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The diagnosis of Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) is dependent on elevation of high sensitivity troponin (Hs-troponin). The current cutoff point for Hs-troponin is highly sensitive but not specific for obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). This study aims to determine the best cutoff point for diagnosing CAD in patients presented with NSTEMI. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Our study included all patients admitted as NSTEMI that underwent coronary angiography (CAG). They were grouped into two groups</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">:</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> A and B. Group A has obstructive CAD of 70% or more stenosis and group B with non-obstructive CAD. Patients were assessed for their demographics, clinical history, laboratory and imaging results. Using SPSS version 22, the pooled cohort of patients were analyzed at significant level <</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">0.05 and the data were tested for significant correlations between two predetermined groups. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Group A comprised 87.6% of the patients and both groups had a median age of 53 years. In Group A, 91% were males, 54% diabetics, 54% hypertensives, and median Hs-troponin was 145 ng/L. While in group B, 88% were males, 39% diabetics, 60% hypertensives, and median Hs-troponin was 54 ng/L. There was significant correlation between the two groups in the percentage of diabetes and median troponin level (p < 0.05). A ROC curve has identified a level of 127 ng/dL as the best cutoff of Hs-troponin in detecting obstructive CAD (p = 0.03). Interestingly, 60% of patients in group B had alternative diagnoses. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Hs-troponin is sensitive but less specific for obstructive CAD. However</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">,</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> increasing its cutoff value will improve its specificity.</span>展开更多
BACKGROUND Depression is common in patients with myocardial infarction and has been independently associated with adverse outcomes.However,the association between depression and myocardial injury on cardiac magnetic r...BACKGROUND Depression is common in patients with myocardial infarction and has been independently associated with adverse outcomes.However,the association between depression and myocardial injury on cardiac magnetic resonance(CMR)in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)has still not been assessed.AIM To assess the association between depression and myocardial injury on CMR in patients with STEMI.METHODS A total of 107 STEMI patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention(P-PCI)were analyzed in this prospectivecohort study.Each subject completed the Patient Health Questionnaire-9(PHQ-9)to assess the presence and severity of depressive symptoms.CMR was performed at a median of 3 d after PPCI for quantifying post-MI myocardial injury.Correlations between depression identified by the PHQ-9 and myocardial injury measured on CMR were assessed.RESULTS In this study,19 patients(17.8%)were diagnosed with major depression identified by the PHQ-9≥10.PHQ-9 was analyzed both as a continuous variable and dichotomous variable.After multivariable adjustment,the proportion of patients with large infarction size was significantly higher in the major depression group(PHQ-9≥10)(OR:4.840,95%CI:1.122–20.868,P=0.034).When the PHQ-9 was evaluated as a continuous variable,after multivariable adjustment,an increased PHQ-9 score was associated with an increased risk of large infarction size(OR:1.226,95%CI:1.073–1.401,P=0.003).CONCLUSION In patients with STEMI undergoing PCI,depression was independently associated with a large infarction size.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
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: 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: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
Purpose:Coronary no-reflow phenomenon(NRP),a common adverse complication in patients with ST-segment eleva-tion myocardial infarction(STEMI)treated by percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI),is associated with poor pa...Purpose:Coronary no-reflow phenomenon(NRP),a common adverse complication in patients with ST-segment eleva-tion myocardial infarction(STEMI)treated by percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI),is associated with poor patient prognosis.In this study,the correlation between the systemic immune-inflammation index(SII)and NRP in older patients with STEMI was studied,to provide a basis for early identification of high-risk patients and improve their prognosis.Materials and methods:Between January 2017 and June 2020,578 older patients with acute STEMI admitted to the Department of Cardiology of Hebei General Hospital for direct PCI treatment were selected for this retrospective study.Patients were divided into an NRP group and normal-flow group according to whether NRP occurred during the operation.Clinical data and the examination indexes of the two groups were collected.Logistic regression was used to analyze the independent predictors of NRP,and the receiver operating characteristic curve was used to further analyze the ability of SII to predict NRP in older patients with STEMI.Results:Multivariate logistic analysis indicated that hypertension(OR=2.048,95%CI:1.252–3.352,P=0.004),lymphocyte count(OR=0.571,95%CI:0.368–0.885,P=0.012),platelet count(OR=1.009,95%CI:1.005–1.013,P<0.001),hemoglobin(OR=1.015,95%CI:1.003–1.028,P=0.018),multivessel disease(OR=2.237,95%CI:1.407–3.558,P=0.001),and SII≥1814(OR=3.799,95%CI:2.190–6.593,P<0.001)were independent predictors of NRP after primary PCI in older patients with STEMI.Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis demonstrated that SII had a high predictive value for NRP(AUC=0.738;95%CI:0.686–0.790),with the best cut-off value of 1814,a sensitivity of 52.85%and a specificity of 85.71%.Conclusion:For older patients with STEMI undergoing primary PCI,SII is a valid predictor of NRP.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<strong>Background: </strong><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The diagnosis of Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) is dependent on elevation of high sensitivity troponin (Hs-troponin). The current cutoff point for Hs-troponin is highly sensitive but not specific for obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). This study aims to determine the best cutoff point for diagnosing CAD in patients presented with NSTEMI. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Our study included all patients admitted as NSTEMI that underwent coronary angiography (CAG). They were grouped into two groups</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">:</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> A and B. Group A has obstructive CAD of 70% or more stenosis and group B with non-obstructive CAD. Patients were assessed for their demographics, clinical history, laboratory and imaging results. Using SPSS version 22, the pooled cohort of patients were analyzed at significant level <</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">0.05 and the data were tested for significant correlations between two predetermined groups. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Group A comprised 87.6% of the patients and both groups had a median age of 53 years. In Group A, 91% were males, 54% diabetics, 54% hypertensives, and median Hs-troponin was 145 ng/L. While in group B, 88% were males, 39% diabetics, 60% hypertensives, and median Hs-troponin was 54 ng/L. There was significant correlation between the two groups in the percentage of diabetes and median troponin level (p < 0.05). A ROC curve has identified a level of 127 ng/dL as the best cutoff of Hs-troponin in detecting obstructive CAD (p = 0.03). Interestingly, 60% of patients in group B had alternative diagnoses. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Hs-troponin is sensitive but less specific for obstructive CAD. However</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">,</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> increasing its cutoff value will improve its specificity.</span>
基金the National Key R&D Program of China,No.2018YFC1311600the Ethics Committee of the Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University Research Ethics Committee(No.2016PS373K).
文摘BACKGROUND Depression is common in patients with myocardial infarction and has been independently associated with adverse outcomes.However,the association between depression and myocardial injury on cardiac magnetic resonance(CMR)in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)has still not been assessed.AIM To assess the association between depression and myocardial injury on CMR in patients with STEMI.METHODS A total of 107 STEMI patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention(P-PCI)were analyzed in this prospectivecohort study.Each subject completed the Patient Health Questionnaire-9(PHQ-9)to assess the presence and severity of depressive symptoms.CMR was performed at a median of 3 d after PPCI for quantifying post-MI myocardial injury.Correlations between depression identified by the PHQ-9 and myocardial injury measured on CMR were assessed.RESULTS In this study,19 patients(17.8%)were diagnosed with major depression identified by the PHQ-9≥10.PHQ-9 was analyzed both as a continuous variable and dichotomous variable.After multivariable adjustment,the proportion of patients with large infarction size was significantly higher in the major depression group(PHQ-9≥10)(OR:4.840,95%CI:1.122–20.868,P=0.034).When the PHQ-9 was evaluated as a continuous variable,after multivariable adjustment,an increased PHQ-9 score was associated with an increased risk of large infarction size(OR:1.226,95%CI:1.073–1.401,P=0.003).CONCLUSION In patients with STEMI undergoing PCI,depression was independently associated with a large infarction size.
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.
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.
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Purpose:Coronary no-reflow phenomenon(NRP),a common adverse complication in patients with ST-segment eleva-tion myocardial infarction(STEMI)treated by percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI),is associated with poor patient prognosis.In this study,the correlation between the systemic immune-inflammation index(SII)and NRP in older patients with STEMI was studied,to provide a basis for early identification of high-risk patients and improve their prognosis.Materials and methods:Between January 2017 and June 2020,578 older patients with acute STEMI admitted to the Department of Cardiology of Hebei General Hospital for direct PCI treatment were selected for this retrospective study.Patients were divided into an NRP group and normal-flow group according to whether NRP occurred during the operation.Clinical data and the examination indexes of the two groups were collected.Logistic regression was used to analyze the independent predictors of NRP,and the receiver operating characteristic curve was used to further analyze the ability of SII to predict NRP in older patients with STEMI.Results:Multivariate logistic analysis indicated that hypertension(OR=2.048,95%CI:1.252–3.352,P=0.004),lymphocyte count(OR=0.571,95%CI:0.368–0.885,P=0.012),platelet count(OR=1.009,95%CI:1.005–1.013,P<0.001),hemoglobin(OR=1.015,95%CI:1.003–1.028,P=0.018),multivessel disease(OR=2.237,95%CI:1.407–3.558,P=0.001),and SII≥1814(OR=3.799,95%CI:2.190–6.593,P<0.001)were independent predictors of NRP after primary PCI in older patients with STEMI.Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis demonstrated that SII had a high predictive value for NRP(AUC=0.738;95%CI:0.686–0.790),with the best cut-off value of 1814,a sensitivity of 52.85%and a specificity of 85.71%.Conclusion:For older patients with STEMI undergoing primary PCI,SII is a valid predictor of NRP.