OBJECTIVES To establish a scoring system combining the ACEF score and the quantitative blood flow ratio(QFR) to improve the long-term risk prediction of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).METH...OBJECTIVES To establish a scoring system combining the ACEF score and the quantitative blood flow ratio(QFR) to improve the long-term risk prediction of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).METHODS In this population-based cohort study, a total of 46 features, including patient clinical and coronary lesion characteristics, were assessed for analysis through machine learning models. The ACEF-QFR scoring system was developed using 1263consecutive cases of CAD patients after PCI in PANDA Ⅲ trial database. The newly developed score was then validated on the other remaining 542 patients in the cohort.RESULTS In both the Random Forest Model and the Deep Surv Model, age, renal function(creatinine), cardiac function(LVEF)and post-PCI coronary physiological index(QFR) were identified and confirmed to be significant predictive factors for 2-year adverse cardiac events. The ACEF-QFR score was constructed based on the developmental dataset and computed as age(years)/EF(%) + 1(if creatinine ≥ 2.0 mg/d L) + 1(if post-PCI QFR ≤ 0.92). The performance of the ACEF-QFR scoring system was preliminarily evaluated in the developmental dataset, and then further explored in the validation dataset. The ACEF-QFR score showed superior discrimination(C-statistic = 0.651;95% CI: 0.611-0.691, P < 0.05 versus post-PCI physiological index and other commonly used risk scores) and excellent calibration(Hosmer–Lemeshow χ^(2)= 7.070;P = 0.529) for predicting 2-year patient-oriented composite endpoint(POCE). The good prognostic value of the ACEF-QFR score was further validated by multivariable Cox regression and Kaplan–Meier analysis(adjusted HR = 1.89;95% CI: 1.18–3.04;log-rank P < 0.01) after stratified the patients into high-risk group and low-risk group.CONCLUSIONS An improved scoring system combining clinical and coronary lesion-based functional variables(ACEF-QFR)was developed, and its ability for prognostic prediction in patients with PCI was further validated to be significantly better than the post-PCI physiological index and other commonly used risk scores.展开更多
BACKGROUND The recently introduced ultrasonic flow ratio(UFR),is a novel fast computational method to derive fractional flow reserve(FFR)from intravascular ultrasound(IVUS)images.In the present study,we evaluate the d...BACKGROUND The recently introduced ultrasonic flow ratio(UFR),is a novel fast computational method to derive fractional flow reserve(FFR)from intravascular ultrasound(IVUS)images.In the present study,we evaluate the diagnostic performance of UFR in patients with intermediate left main(LM)stenosis.METHODS This is a prospective,single center study enrolling consecutive patients with presence of intermediated LM lesions(diameter stenosis of 30%-80%by visual estimation)underwent IVUS and FFR measurement.An independent core laboratory assessed offline UFR and IVUS-derived minimal lumen area(MLA)in a blinded fashion.RESULTS Both UFR and FFR were successfully achieved in 41 LM patients(mean age,62.0±9.9 years,46.3%diabetes).An acceptable correlation between UFR and FFR was identified(r=0.688,P<0.0001),with an absolute numerical difference of 0.03(standard difference:0.01).The area under the curve(AUC)in diagnosis of physiologically significant coronary stenosis for UFR was 0.94(95%CI:0.87-1.01),which was significantly higher than angiographic identified stenosis>50%(AUC=0.66,P<0.001)and numerically higher than IVUS-derived MLA(AUC=0.82;P=0.09).Patient level diagnostic accuracy,sensitivity and specificity for UFR to identify FFR≤0.80 was 82.9%(95%CI:70.2-95.7),93.1%(95%CI:82.2-100.0),58.3%(95%CI:26.3-90.4),respectively.CONCLUSION In patients with intermediate LM diseases,UFR was proved to be associated with acceptable correlation and high accuracy with pressure wire-based FFR as standard reference.The present study supports the use of UFR for functional evaluation of intermediate LM stenosis.展开更多
BACKGROUND The prognostic value of coronary collateral circulation(CC)in patients undergoing chronic total occlusion(CTO)percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)is underdetermined.The purpose of the study was to assess...BACKGROUND The prognostic value of coronary collateral circulation(CC)in patients undergoing chronic total occlusion(CTO)percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)is underdetermined.The purpose of the study was to assess the prognostic value of current two CC grading systems and their association with long-term outcomes in patients with CTO underwent PCI.METHODS We consecutively enrolled patients with single-vessel CTO underwent PCI between January 2010 and December2013.All patients were categorized into well-developed or poor-developed collaterals group according to angiographic Werner's CC(grade 2 vs.grade 0–1)or Rentrop(grade 3 vs.grade 0–2)grading system.The primary endpoint was 5-year cardiac death.RESULTS Of 2452 enrolled patients,the overall technical success rate was 74.1%.Well-developed collaterals were present in686 patients(28.0%)defined by Werner's CC grade 2,and in 1145 patients(46.7%)by Rentrop grade 3.According to Werner's CC grading system,patients with well-developed collaterals had a lower rate of 5-year cardiac death compared with those with poordeveloped collaterals(1.6%vs.3.3%,P=0.02),those with suboptimal recanalization was associated with higher rate of 5-year cardiac death compared with optimal recanalization(4.7%vs.0.8%,P=0.01)and failure patients(4.7%vs.1.6%,P=0.12).However,the similar effect was not shown in Rentrop grading system.CONCLUSIONS In patients with the single-vessel CTO underwent PCI,well-developed collaterals by Werner's CC definition were associated with lower rate of 5-year cardiac death.Werner's CC grading system had a greater prognostic value than Rentrop grading system in patients with CTO underwent PCI.展开更多
OBJECTIVES To assess the correlation between triglyceride glucose(TyG)index and in-hospital mortality in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI).METHODS A total of 2190 patients with STEMI who ...OBJECTIVES To assess the correlation between triglyceride glucose(TyG)index and in-hospital mortality in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI).METHODS A total of 2190 patients with STEMI who underwent primary angiography within 12 h from symptom onset were selected from the prospective,nationwide,multicenter CAMI registry.TyG index was calculated with the formula:Ln[fasting triglycerides(mmol/L)×fasting glucose(mmol/L)/2].Patients were divided into three groups according to the tertiles of TyG index.The primary endpoint was in-hospital mortality.RESULTS Overall,46 patients died during hospitalization,in-hospital mortality was 1.5%,2.2%,2.6%for tertile 1,tertile 2,and tertile 3,respectively.However,TyG index was not significantly correlated with in-hospital mortality in single-variable logistic regression analysis.Nonetheless,after adjusting for age and sex,TyG index was significantly associated with higher mortality when regarded as a continuous variable(adjusted OR=1.75,95%CI:1.16-2.63)or categorical variable(tertile 3 vs.tertile 1:adjus-ted OR=2.50,95%CI:1.14-5.49).Furthermore,TyG index,either as a continuous variable(adjusted OR=2.54,95%CI:1.42-4.54)or categorical variable(tertile 3 vs.tertile 1:adjusted OR=3.57,95%CI:1.24-10.29),was an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality after adjusting for multiple confounders in multivariable logistic regression analysis.In subgroup analysis,the pro-gnostic effect of high TyG index was more significant in patients with body mass index<18.5 kg/m2(P interaction=0.006).CONCLUSIONS This study showed that TyG index was positively correlated with in-hospital mortality in STEMI patients who underwent primary angiography,especially in underweight patients.展开更多
Background Diabetes is frequently associated with poor prognosis among acute myocardial infarction(AMI)patients.Patients with these comorbidities often have atypical symptoms and subsequent delay in treatment.Few stud...Background Diabetes is frequently associated with poor prognosis among acute myocardial infarction(AMI)patients.Patients with these comorbidities often have atypical symptoms and subsequent delay in treatment.Few studies have reported detailed AMI symptoms in patients with diabetes.This study compared AMI symptoms and presentation characteristics between diabetics and non-diabetics.Methods We included patients from the China AMI registry diagnosed with AMI between January 2013 and September 2014.Baseline characteristics,symptomology,and delay in treatment were compared between diabetics and non-diabetics.Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to explore independent predictors of atypical symptoms.Results A total of 4450(20.2%)patients had diabetes.They were older,more often women,higher in body mass index,and more likely to have non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.Fewer diabetic patients presented with persistent precordial chest pain(63.1%vs.68%,P<0.0001),diaphoresis(60.1%vs.65.6%,P<0.0001),fatigue(16.7%vs.18.3%,P=0.0123),and incontinence(0.4%vs.0.7%,P=0.0093).Time to hospital presentation was longer among patients with diabetes than those without.In multivariable analysis,diabetes was identified as an independent predictor of atypical symptoms(OR:1.112,95%CI:1.034?1.196).Conclusions Our study is the first large-scale study providing evidence that diabetics are less likely to present with typical chest pain and more likely to experience treatment delay when suffering from an AMI.Our results may increase clinician awareness of recognizing AMI patients rapidly to reduce diagnosis and treatment delay,particularly in the context of diabetes.展开更多
Objective To investigate whether the very elderly patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) will benefit from an invasive strategy versus a conservative strategy. Methods 190 consecutive pa...Objective To investigate whether the very elderly patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) will benefit from an invasive strategy versus a conservative strategy. Methods 190 consecutive patients aged 80 years or older with NSTEMI were included in the retrospective study from September 2014 to August 2017, of which 69 patients received conservative strategy and 121 patients received invasive strategy. The primary outcome was death. Multivariate Cox regression models were used to assess the statistical association between strategies and mortality. The survival probability was further analyzed. Results The primary outcome occurred in 17.4% patients in the invasive group and in 42.0% patients in the conservative group (P = 0.0002). The readmission rate in the invasive group (14.9%) was higher than that in the conservative group (7.2%). Creatinine level (OR = 1.01, 95% CI: 0.10–1.03, P = 0.05) and use of diuretic (OR = 3.65, 95% CI: 1.56–8.53, P = 0.003) were independent influential factors for invasive strategy. HRs for multivariate Cox regression models were 3.45 (95% CI: 1.77–6.75, P = 0.0003), 3.02 (95% CI: 1.52–6.01, P = 0.0017), 2.93 (95% CI: 1. 46–5.86, P = 0.0024) and 2.47 (95% CI: 1.20–5.07, P = 0.0137). Compared with the patients received invasive strategy, the conservative group had remarkably reduced survival probability with time since treatment (P < 0.001). Conclusions An invasive strategy is superior to a conservative strategy in reducing mortality of patients aged 80 years or older with NSTEMI. Our results suggest that an invasive strategy is more suitable for the very elderly patients with NSTEMI in China.展开更多
Objectives To evaluate the feasibility and safety of a second generation robotic percutaneous coronary intervention(R-PCI)system in China.Background Robotic PCI has been shown to be an effective method for conducting ...Objectives To evaluate the feasibility and safety of a second generation robotic percutaneous coronary intervention(R-PCI)system in China.Background Robotic PCI has been shown to be an effective method for conducting coronary interventions.It has further benefits of more accurate lesion measurement,improved stent deployment,reduced incidence of geographic miss and reduction of operator radiation exposure.Methods This single center evaluation enrolled 10 consecutive patients who had been selected for PCI.Clinical success was defined as residual stenosis<30%and no in-hospital major adverse cardiovascular events.Learning curve effect was assessed by comparing efficiency metrics of early vs.later cases.Results Eleven lesions were treated all successfully without manual interruption or MACE events.Most lesions(63%)were ACC/AHA class B2 and C.Mean procedure time was 57.7±26.4 min,however two procedures were part of live demonstrations.Excluding the two live cases,the mean procedure time was 51.8±23.7 min.Procedural efficiency tended to improve from early cases to later cases based on PCI time(48.3±32.9 vs.25.5±13.0 min,P=0.27),fluoroscopy time(20.3±8.2 vs.12.5±4.6 min,P=0.16),contrast volume(145.0±28.9 vs.102.5±17.1 mL,P=0.05)and Air Kerma dose(1932±978 vs.1007±70 mGy,P=0.31).Conclusions Second generation robotic PCI was safe,effective and there were trends toward improvements in procedural efficiency during this early experience in China.展开更多
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of long-term treatment with arotinolol in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy(IDCM).Methods Sixty-three patients with IDCM were evaluated at baseline and after...Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of long-term treatment with arotinolol in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy(IDCM).Methods Sixty-three patients with IDCM were evaluated at baseline and after 12-month therapy with arotinolol.The conventional therapy for congestive heart failure was continued throughout the study with arotinolol as the only β-blocker.Left ventricular function was assessed with the New York Heart Association functional class and two-dimensional echocardiography.Results After 12-month arotinolol treatment,there was a significant improvement in left ventricular systolic function.Left ventricular end-systolic dimension significantly decreased from 59.52±8.83 mm to 50.89±8.17 mm(P<0.001).Left ventricular ejection fraction significantly increased from 27.39%±7.94% to 41.13%±9.45%(P<0.001).Left ventricular mass index decreased from 150.47±42.42 g/m2 to 141.58±34.36 g/m2(P<0.01).No adverse events leading to premature discontinuation of study drug occurred.Conclusion In this preliminary study,12-month arotinolol treatment has a favorable effect on left ventricular function in patients with IDCM,and it is safe and well tolerated.展开更多
BACKGROUND Percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)in patients with unprotected left main coronary artery disease(ULMCAD)is increasing strategy in coronary artery patients.However,there is a lack of knowledge on the im...BACKGROUND Percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)in patients with unprotected left main coronary artery disease(ULMCAD)is increasing strategy in coronary artery patients.However,there is a lack of knowledge on the impact of sex on outcomes of patients undergoing ULMCAD PCI.METHODS From January 2004 to December 2015,there were 3,960 patients undergoing ULMCAD PCI at our institution,including 3,121(78.8%)men and 839(21.2%)women.The clinical outcome included the incidence of major adverse cardiac events(MACE)(the composite of all-cause death,myocardial infarction(MI),and revascularization),all-cause death,MI,revascularization at three years follow-up.RESULTS Compared with men,women had not significantly different MACE(14.7%vs.14.6%,P=0.89),all-cause death(3.5%vs.3.7%,P=0.76),MI(5.0%vs.4.3%,P=0.38),revascularization(9.1%vs.8.9%,P=0.86),respectively.After adjustment,rates of MACE(HR=1.49;95%CI:1.24−1.81;P<0.0001)and all-cause death(HR=1.65;95%CI:1.09−2.48;P=0.017)occurred more frequently in male patients,as well as revascularization(HR=1.46;95%CI:1.16−1.85;P=0.001).CONCLUSION In this analysis,compared to men,women undergoing ULMCAD PCI have better outcomes of MACE,allcause death,and revascularization.展开更多
OBJECTIVES Stress-related glycemic indicators,including admission blood glucose(ABG),stress-hyperglycemia ratio(SHR),and glycemic gap(GG),have been associated with worse outcomes after acute myocardial infarction(AMI)...OBJECTIVES Stress-related glycemic indicators,including admission blood glucose(ABG),stress-hyperglycemia ratio(SHR),and glycemic gap(GG),have been associated with worse outcomes after acute myocardial infarction(AMI).However,data regarding their prognostic value in the oldest old with AMI are unavailable.Therefore,this study aimed to investigate the association of stress-related glycemic indicators with short-and long-term cardiovascular mortality(CVM)in the oldest old(≥80 years)with AMI.METHODS In this prospective study,a total of 933 consecutive old patients with AMI admitted to FuWai hospital(Beijing,China)were enrolled.On admission,ABG,SHR,and GG were assessed and all participants were classified according to their quartiles.Kaplan-Meier,restricted cubic splines(RCS),and multivariate Cox regression analyses were performed to evaluate the association between these glycemic indicators and CVM within 30 days and long-term follow-up.RESULTS During an average of 1954 patient-years of follow-up,a total of 250 cardiovascular deaths were recorded.Kaplan-Meier analyses showed the lowest CVM in quartile 1 of ABG and in quartile 2 of SHR and GG.After adjusting for potential covariates,patients in quartile 4 of ABG,SHR,and GG had a respective 1.67-fold(95%CI:1.03-2.69;P=0.036),1.80-fold(95%CI:1.16-2.79;P=0.009),and 1.78-fold(95%CI:1.14-2.79;P=0.011)higher risk of long-term CVM risk compared to those in the reference groups(quartile 1 of ABG and quartile 2 of SHR and GG).Furthermore,RCS suggested a J-shaped relationship of ABG and a Ushaped association of SHR and GG with long-term CVM.Additionally,we observed similar associations of these acute glycemic parameters with 30-day CVM.CONCLUSIONS Our data first indicated that SHR and GG consistently had a U-shaped association with both 30-day and longterm CVM among the oldest old with AMI,suggesting that they may be useful for risk stratification in this special population.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:Patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)who present without typical chest pain are associated with a poor outcome.However,whether angiographic characteristics are related to a higher ...Background:Patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)who present without typical chest pain are associated with a poor outcome.However,whether angiographic characteristics are related to a higher risk of mortality in this population is unclear.This study aimed to investigate whether the higher mortality risk in patients with STEMI without chest pain could be explained by their"high-risk"angiographic characteristics.Methods:We used data of 12,145 patients with STEMI who was registered in China Acute Myocardial Infarction registry from January 2013 to September 2014.We compared the infarct-related artery(IRA),thrombolysis in myocardial infarction(TIMI)flow grade in the IRA,and other angiographic characteristics between patients without and those with chest pain.Multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify independent risk factor of in-hospital mortality.Results:The 2922(24.1%)patients with STEMI presented without typical chest pain.These patients had a higher TIMI flow grade(mean TIMI flow grade:1.00 vs.0.94,P=0.02)and a lower rate of IRA disease of the left anterior descending artery(44.6%vs.51.2%,χ^2=35.63,P<0.01)than did those with typical chest pain.Patients without chest pain were older,more likely to have diabetes,longer time to hospital and higher Killip classification,and less likely to receive optimal medication treatment and primary percutaneous coronary intervention and higher In-hospital mortality(3.3%vs.2.2%,χ^2=10.57,P<0.01).After adjusting for multi-variables,presentation without chest pain was still an independent predictor of in-hospital death among patients with STEMI(adjusted odds ratio:1.36,95%confidence interval:1.02–1.83).Conclusions:Presentation without chest pain is common and associated with a higher in-hospital mortality risk in patients with acute myocardial infarction.Our results indicate that their poor prognosis is associated with baseline patient characteristics and delayed treatment,but not angiographic lesion characteristics.Clinical trial registration:NCT01874691,https://clinicaltrials.gov.展开更多
Background:The mechanism and characteristics of early and late drug-eluting stent in-stent restenosis(DES-ISR)have not been fully clarified.Whether there are different outcomes among those patients being irrespective ...Background:The mechanism and characteristics of early and late drug-eluting stent in-stent restenosis(DES-ISR)have not been fully clarified.Whether there are different outcomes among those patients being irrespective of their repeated treatments remain a knowledge gap.Methods:A total of 250 patients who underwent initial stent implantation in our hospital,and then were readmitted to receive treatment for the reason of recurrent significant DES-ISR in 2016 were involved.The patients were categorized as early ISR(<12 months;E-ISR;n=32)and late ISR(≥12 months;L-ISR;n=218).Associations between patient characteristics and clinical performance,as well as clinical outcomes after a repeated percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)were evaluated.Primary composite endpoint of major adverse cardiac events(MACEs)included cardiac death,non-fatal myocardial infarction(MI),or target lesion revascularization(TLR).Results:Most baseline characteristics are similar in both groups,except for the period of ISR,initial pre-procedure thrombolysis in myocardial infarction,and some serum biochemical indicators.The incidence of MACE(37.5%vs.5.5%;P<0.001)and TLR(37.5%vs.5.0%;P<0.001)is higher in the E-ISR group.After multivariate analysis,E-ISR(odds ratio[OR],13.267;[95%CI 4.984-35.311];P<0.001)and left ventricular systolic dysfunction(odds ratio[OR],6.317;[95%CI 1.145-34.843];P=0.034)are the independent predictors for MACE among DES-ISR patients in the mid-term follow-up of 12 months.Conclusions:Early ISR and left ventricular systolic dysfunction are associated with MACE during the mid-term follow-up period for DES-ISR patients.The results may benefit the risk stratification and secondary prevention for DES-ISR patients in clinical practice.展开更多
Background:Desminopathy, a hereditary myofibrillar myopathy, mainly results from the desmin gene (DES) mutations.Desminopathy involves various phenotypes, mainly including different cardiomyopathies, skeletal myopathy...Background:Desminopathy, a hereditary myofibrillar myopathy, mainly results from the desmin gene (DES) mutations.Desminopathy involves various phenotypes, mainly including different cardiomyopathies, skeletal myopathy, and arrhythmia.Combined with genotype, it helps us precisely diagnose and treat for desminopathy.Methods:Sanger sequencing was used to characterize DES variation, and then a minigene assay was used to verify the effect of splice-site mutation on pre-mRNA splicing.Phenotypes were analyzed based on clinical characteristics associated with desminopathy.Results:A splicing mutation (c.735+1G>T) in DES was detected in the proband.A minigene assay revealed skipping of the whole exon 3 and transcription of abnormal pre-mRNA lacking 32 codons.Another affected family member who carried the identical mutation, was identified with a novel phenotype of desminopathy, non-compaction of ventricular myocardium.There were 2 different phenotypes varied in cardiomyopathy and skeletal myopathy among the 2 patients, but no significant correlation between genotype and phenotype was identified.Conclusions:We reported a novel phenotype with a splicing mutation in DES, enlarging the spectrum of phenotype in desminopathy.Molecular studies of desminopathy should promote our understanding of its pathogenesis and provide a precise molecular diagnosis of this disorder, facilitating clinical prevention and treatment at an early stage.展开更多
Background::Imprecise interpretation of coronary angiograms was reported and resulted in inappropriate revascularization.Synergy Between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery(SYNTAX)score i...Background::Imprecise interpretation of coronary angiograms was reported and resulted in inappropriate revascularization.Synergy Between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery(SYNTAX)score is a comprehensive system to evaluate the complexity of the overall lesions.We hypothesized that a real-time SYNTAX score feedback from image analysts may rectify the mis-estimation and improve revascularization appropriateness in patients with stable coronary artery disease(CAD).Methods::In this single-center,historical control study,patients with stable CAD with coronary lesion stenosis≥50%were consecutively recruited.During the control period,SYNTAX scores were calculated by treating cardiologists.During the intervention period,SYNTAX scores were calculated by image analysts immediately after coronary angiography and were provided to cardiologists in real-time to aid decision-making.The primary outcome was revascularization deemed inappropriate by Chinese appropriate use criteria for coronary revascularization.Results::A total of 3245 patients were enrolled and assigned to the control group(08/2016-03/2017,n=1525)or the intervention group(03/2017-09/2017,n=1720).For SYNTAX score tertiles,17.9%patients were overestimated and 4.3%were underestimated by cardiologists in the control group.After adjustment,inappropriate revascularization significantly decreased in the intervention group compared with the control group(adjusted odds ratio[OR]:0.83;95%confidence interval[CI]:0.73-0.95;P=0.007).Both inappropriate percutaneous coronary intervention(adjusted OR:0.82;95%CI:0.74-0.92;P<0.001)and percutaneous coronary intervention utilization(adjusted OR:0.88;95%CI:0.79-0.98;P=0.016)decreased significantly in the intervention group.There was no significant difference in 1-year adverse cardiac events between the control group and the intervention group.Conclusions::Real-time SYNTAX score feedback significantly reduced inappropriate coronary revascularization in stable patients with CAD.Clinical trial registration::Nos.NCT03068858 and NCT02880605;https://www.clinicaltrials.gov.展开更多
Background:The Chinese appropriate use criteria(AUC)for coronary revascularization was released in 2016 to improve the use of coronary revascularization.This study aimed to evaluate the association between the appropr...Background:The Chinese appropriate use criteria(AUC)for coronary revascularization was released in 2016 to improve the use of coronary revascularization.This study aimed to evaluate the association between the appropriateness of coronary revascularization based on the Chinese AUC and 1-year outcomes in stable coronary artery disease(CAD)patients.Methods:We conducted a prospective,multi-center cohort study of stable CAD patients with coronary lesion stenosis≥50%.After the classification of appropriateness based on Chinese AUC,patients were categorized into the coronary revascularization group or the medical therapy group based on treatment received.The primary outcome was a composite of death,myocardial infarction,stroke,repeated revascularization,and ischemic symptoms with hospital admission.Results:From August 2016 to August 2017,6085 patients were consecutively enrolled.Coronary revascularization was associated with a lower adjusted hazard of 1-year major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events(MACCEs;hazard ratio[HR]:0.62;95%confidence interval[CI]:0.45-0.86;P=0.004)than medical therapy in patients with appropriate indications(n=1617).No significant benefit in 1-year MACCEs was found after revascularization compared to after medical therapy in patients with uncertain indications(n=2658,HR:0.81;95%CI:0.52-1.25;P=0.338)and inappropriate indications(n=1810,HR:0.80;95%CI:0.51-1.23;P=0.308).Conclusions:In patients with appropriate indications according to Chinese AUC,coronary revascularization was associated with significantly lower risk of MACCEs at 1 year.No benefit was found in coronary revascularization in patients with inappropriate indications.Our findings provide evidence for using Chinese AUC to guide clinical decision-making.展开更多
基金sponsored by Sino Medical,Tianjin,Chinasupported by the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Project[Z191100006619107 to B.X.]Capital Health Development Research Project[20201–4032 to K.D.].
文摘OBJECTIVES To establish a scoring system combining the ACEF score and the quantitative blood flow ratio(QFR) to improve the long-term risk prediction of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).METHODS In this population-based cohort study, a total of 46 features, including patient clinical and coronary lesion characteristics, were assessed for analysis through machine learning models. The ACEF-QFR scoring system was developed using 1263consecutive cases of CAD patients after PCI in PANDA Ⅲ trial database. The newly developed score was then validated on the other remaining 542 patients in the cohort.RESULTS In both the Random Forest Model and the Deep Surv Model, age, renal function(creatinine), cardiac function(LVEF)and post-PCI coronary physiological index(QFR) were identified and confirmed to be significant predictive factors for 2-year adverse cardiac events. The ACEF-QFR score was constructed based on the developmental dataset and computed as age(years)/EF(%) + 1(if creatinine ≥ 2.0 mg/d L) + 1(if post-PCI QFR ≤ 0.92). The performance of the ACEF-QFR scoring system was preliminarily evaluated in the developmental dataset, and then further explored in the validation dataset. The ACEF-QFR score showed superior discrimination(C-statistic = 0.651;95% CI: 0.611-0.691, P < 0.05 versus post-PCI physiological index and other commonly used risk scores) and excellent calibration(Hosmer–Lemeshow χ^(2)= 7.070;P = 0.529) for predicting 2-year patient-oriented composite endpoint(POCE). The good prognostic value of the ACEF-QFR score was further validated by multivariable Cox regression and Kaplan–Meier analysis(adjusted HR = 1.89;95% CI: 1.18–3.04;log-rank P < 0.01) after stratified the patients into high-risk group and low-risk group.CONCLUSIONS An improved scoring system combining clinical and coronary lesion-based functional variables(ACEF-QFR)was developed, and its ability for prognostic prediction in patients with PCI was further validated to be significantly better than the post-PCI physiological index and other commonly used risk scores.
基金supported by CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(CIFMS)(2022–12M-C&TB-043).
文摘BACKGROUND The recently introduced ultrasonic flow ratio(UFR),is a novel fast computational method to derive fractional flow reserve(FFR)from intravascular ultrasound(IVUS)images.In the present study,we evaluate the diagnostic performance of UFR in patients with intermediate left main(LM)stenosis.METHODS This is a prospective,single center study enrolling consecutive patients with presence of intermediated LM lesions(diameter stenosis of 30%-80%by visual estimation)underwent IVUS and FFR measurement.An independent core laboratory assessed offline UFR and IVUS-derived minimal lumen area(MLA)in a blinded fashion.RESULTS Both UFR and FFR were successfully achieved in 41 LM patients(mean age,62.0±9.9 years,46.3%diabetes).An acceptable correlation between UFR and FFR was identified(r=0.688,P<0.0001),with an absolute numerical difference of 0.03(standard difference:0.01).The area under the curve(AUC)in diagnosis of physiologically significant coronary stenosis for UFR was 0.94(95%CI:0.87-1.01),which was significantly higher than angiographic identified stenosis>50%(AUC=0.66,P<0.001)and numerically higher than IVUS-derived MLA(AUC=0.82;P=0.09).Patient level diagnostic accuracy,sensitivity and specificity for UFR to identify FFR≤0.80 was 82.9%(95%CI:70.2-95.7),93.1%(95%CI:82.2-100.0),58.3%(95%CI:26.3-90.4),respectively.CONCLUSION In patients with intermediate LM diseases,UFR was proved to be associated with acceptable correlation and high accuracy with pressure wire-based FFR as standard reference.The present study supports the use of UFR for functional evaluation of intermediate LM stenosis.
文摘BACKGROUND The prognostic value of coronary collateral circulation(CC)in patients undergoing chronic total occlusion(CTO)percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)is underdetermined.The purpose of the study was to assess the prognostic value of current two CC grading systems and their association with long-term outcomes in patients with CTO underwent PCI.METHODS We consecutively enrolled patients with single-vessel CTO underwent PCI between January 2010 and December2013.All patients were categorized into well-developed or poor-developed collaterals group according to angiographic Werner's CC(grade 2 vs.grade 0–1)or Rentrop(grade 3 vs.grade 0–2)grading system.The primary endpoint was 5-year cardiac death.RESULTS Of 2452 enrolled patients,the overall technical success rate was 74.1%.Well-developed collaterals were present in686 patients(28.0%)defined by Werner's CC grade 2,and in 1145 patients(46.7%)by Rentrop grade 3.According to Werner's CC grading system,patients with well-developed collaterals had a lower rate of 5-year cardiac death compared with those with poordeveloped collaterals(1.6%vs.3.3%,P=0.02),those with suboptimal recanalization was associated with higher rate of 5-year cardiac death compared with optimal recanalization(4.7%vs.0.8%,P=0.01)and failure patients(4.7%vs.1.6%,P=0.12).However,the similar effect was not shown in Rentrop grading system.CONCLUSIONS In patients with the single-vessel CTO underwent PCI,well-developed collaterals by Werner's CC definition were associated with lower rate of 5-year cardiac death.Werner's CC grading system had a greater prognostic value than Rentrop grading system in patients with CTO underwent PCI.
基金supported by CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(CIFMS:2021-I2M-1-008)Beijing Municipal Health Commission-Capital Health Development Research Project(2020-1-4032)+1 种基金Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(CIFMS:2020-I2M-C&TB-056)the Twelfth Five-Year Planning Project of the Scientific and Technological Department of China(2011BAI11B02).
文摘OBJECTIVES To assess the correlation between triglyceride glucose(TyG)index and in-hospital mortality in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI).METHODS A total of 2190 patients with STEMI who underwent primary angiography within 12 h from symptom onset were selected from the prospective,nationwide,multicenter CAMI registry.TyG index was calculated with the formula:Ln[fasting triglycerides(mmol/L)×fasting glucose(mmol/L)/2].Patients were divided into three groups according to the tertiles of TyG index.The primary endpoint was in-hospital mortality.RESULTS Overall,46 patients died during hospitalization,in-hospital mortality was 1.5%,2.2%,2.6%for tertile 1,tertile 2,and tertile 3,respectively.However,TyG index was not significantly correlated with in-hospital mortality in single-variable logistic regression analysis.Nonetheless,after adjusting for age and sex,TyG index was significantly associated with higher mortality when regarded as a continuous variable(adjusted OR=1.75,95%CI:1.16-2.63)or categorical variable(tertile 3 vs.tertile 1:adjus-ted OR=2.50,95%CI:1.14-5.49).Furthermore,TyG index,either as a continuous variable(adjusted OR=2.54,95%CI:1.42-4.54)or categorical variable(tertile 3 vs.tertile 1:adjusted OR=3.57,95%CI:1.24-10.29),was an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality after adjusting for multiple confounders in multivariable logistic regression analysis.In subgroup analysis,the pro-gnostic effect of high TyG index was more significant in patients with body mass index<18.5 kg/m2(P interaction=0.006).CONCLUSIONS This study showed that TyG index was positively correlated with in-hospital mortality in STEMI patients who underwent primary angiography,especially in underweight patients.
基金supported by CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences (CIFMS) (2016-I2M-1-009)the Twelfth Five-Year Planning Project of the Scientific and Technological Department of China (2011BAI11B02)2014 Special fund for scientific research in the public interest by National Health and Family Planning Commission of the People’s Republic of China (No. 201402001)
文摘Background Diabetes is frequently associated with poor prognosis among acute myocardial infarction(AMI)patients.Patients with these comorbidities often have atypical symptoms and subsequent delay in treatment.Few studies have reported detailed AMI symptoms in patients with diabetes.This study compared AMI symptoms and presentation characteristics between diabetics and non-diabetics.Methods We included patients from the China AMI registry diagnosed with AMI between January 2013 and September 2014.Baseline characteristics,symptomology,and delay in treatment were compared between diabetics and non-diabetics.Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to explore independent predictors of atypical symptoms.Results A total of 4450(20.2%)patients had diabetes.They were older,more often women,higher in body mass index,and more likely to have non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.Fewer diabetic patients presented with persistent precordial chest pain(63.1%vs.68%,P<0.0001),diaphoresis(60.1%vs.65.6%,P<0.0001),fatigue(16.7%vs.18.3%,P=0.0123),and incontinence(0.4%vs.0.7%,P=0.0093).Time to hospital presentation was longer among patients with diabetes than those without.In multivariable analysis,diabetes was identified as an independent predictor of atypical symptoms(OR:1.112,95%CI:1.034?1.196).Conclusions Our study is the first large-scale study providing evidence that diabetics are less likely to present with typical chest pain and more likely to experience treatment delay when suffering from an AMI.Our results may increase clinician awareness of recognizing AMI patients rapidly to reduce diagnosis and treatment delay,particularly in the context of diabetes.
文摘Objective To investigate whether the very elderly patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) will benefit from an invasive strategy versus a conservative strategy. Methods 190 consecutive patients aged 80 years or older with NSTEMI were included in the retrospective study from September 2014 to August 2017, of which 69 patients received conservative strategy and 121 patients received invasive strategy. The primary outcome was death. Multivariate Cox regression models were used to assess the statistical association between strategies and mortality. The survival probability was further analyzed. Results The primary outcome occurred in 17.4% patients in the invasive group and in 42.0% patients in the conservative group (P = 0.0002). The readmission rate in the invasive group (14.9%) was higher than that in the conservative group (7.2%). Creatinine level (OR = 1.01, 95% CI: 0.10–1.03, P = 0.05) and use of diuretic (OR = 3.65, 95% CI: 1.56–8.53, P = 0.003) were independent influential factors for invasive strategy. HRs for multivariate Cox regression models were 3.45 (95% CI: 1.77–6.75, P = 0.0003), 3.02 (95% CI: 1.52–6.01, P = 0.0017), 2.93 (95% CI: 1. 46–5.86, P = 0.0024) and 2.47 (95% CI: 1.20–5.07, P = 0.0137). Compared with the patients received invasive strategy, the conservative group had remarkably reduced survival probability with time since treatment (P < 0.001). Conclusions An invasive strategy is superior to a conservative strategy in reducing mortality of patients aged 80 years or older with NSTEMI. Our results suggest that an invasive strategy is more suitable for the very elderly patients with NSTEMI in China.
文摘Objectives To evaluate the feasibility and safety of a second generation robotic percutaneous coronary intervention(R-PCI)system in China.Background Robotic PCI has been shown to be an effective method for conducting coronary interventions.It has further benefits of more accurate lesion measurement,improved stent deployment,reduced incidence of geographic miss and reduction of operator radiation exposure.Methods This single center evaluation enrolled 10 consecutive patients who had been selected for PCI.Clinical success was defined as residual stenosis<30%and no in-hospital major adverse cardiovascular events.Learning curve effect was assessed by comparing efficiency metrics of early vs.later cases.Results Eleven lesions were treated all successfully without manual interruption or MACE events.Most lesions(63%)were ACC/AHA class B2 and C.Mean procedure time was 57.7±26.4 min,however two procedures were part of live demonstrations.Excluding the two live cases,the mean procedure time was 51.8±23.7 min.Procedural efficiency tended to improve from early cases to later cases based on PCI time(48.3±32.9 vs.25.5±13.0 min,P=0.27),fluoroscopy time(20.3±8.2 vs.12.5±4.6 min,P=0.16),contrast volume(145.0±28.9 vs.102.5±17.1 mL,P=0.05)and Air Kerma dose(1932±978 vs.1007±70 mGy,P=0.31).Conclusions Second generation robotic PCI was safe,effective and there were trends toward improvements in procedural efficiency during this early experience in China.
文摘Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of long-term treatment with arotinolol in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy(IDCM).Methods Sixty-three patients with IDCM were evaluated at baseline and after 12-month therapy with arotinolol.The conventional therapy for congestive heart failure was continued throughout the study with arotinolol as the only β-blocker.Left ventricular function was assessed with the New York Heart Association functional class and two-dimensional echocardiography.Results After 12-month arotinolol treatment,there was a significant improvement in left ventricular systolic function.Left ventricular end-systolic dimension significantly decreased from 59.52±8.83 mm to 50.89±8.17 mm(P<0.001).Left ventricular ejection fraction significantly increased from 27.39%±7.94% to 41.13%±9.45%(P<0.001).Left ventricular mass index decreased from 150.47±42.42 g/m2 to 141.58±34.36 g/m2(P<0.01).No adverse events leading to premature discontinuation of study drug occurred.Conclusion In this preliminary study,12-month arotinolol treatment has a favorable effect on left ventricular function in patients with IDCM,and it is safe and well tolerated.
文摘BACKGROUND Percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)in patients with unprotected left main coronary artery disease(ULMCAD)is increasing strategy in coronary artery patients.However,there is a lack of knowledge on the impact of sex on outcomes of patients undergoing ULMCAD PCI.METHODS From January 2004 to December 2015,there were 3,960 patients undergoing ULMCAD PCI at our institution,including 3,121(78.8%)men and 839(21.2%)women.The clinical outcome included the incidence of major adverse cardiac events(MACE)(the composite of all-cause death,myocardial infarction(MI),and revascularization),all-cause death,MI,revascularization at three years follow-up.RESULTS Compared with men,women had not significantly different MACE(14.7%vs.14.6%,P=0.89),all-cause death(3.5%vs.3.7%,P=0.76),MI(5.0%vs.4.3%,P=0.38),revascularization(9.1%vs.8.9%,P=0.86),respectively.After adjustment,rates of MACE(HR=1.49;95%CI:1.24−1.81;P<0.0001)and all-cause death(HR=1.65;95%CI:1.09−2.48;P=0.017)occurred more frequently in male patients,as well as revascularization(HR=1.46;95%CI:1.16−1.85;P=0.001).CONCLUSION In this analysis,compared to men,women undergoing ULMCAD PCI have better outcomes of MACE,allcause death,and revascularization.
基金supported by the Capital Health Development Fund[201614035],the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences[2021-I2M-1-008]the National High-level Hospital Clinical Research Funding[2023-GSP-RC-09,2023-GSP-QN-8].
文摘OBJECTIVES Stress-related glycemic indicators,including admission blood glucose(ABG),stress-hyperglycemia ratio(SHR),and glycemic gap(GG),have been associated with worse outcomes after acute myocardial infarction(AMI).However,data regarding their prognostic value in the oldest old with AMI are unavailable.Therefore,this study aimed to investigate the association of stress-related glycemic indicators with short-and long-term cardiovascular mortality(CVM)in the oldest old(≥80 years)with AMI.METHODS In this prospective study,a total of 933 consecutive old patients with AMI admitted to FuWai hospital(Beijing,China)were enrolled.On admission,ABG,SHR,and GG were assessed and all participants were classified according to their quartiles.Kaplan-Meier,restricted cubic splines(RCS),and multivariate Cox regression analyses were performed to evaluate the association between these glycemic indicators and CVM within 30 days and long-term follow-up.RESULTS During an average of 1954 patient-years of follow-up,a total of 250 cardiovascular deaths were recorded.Kaplan-Meier analyses showed the lowest CVM in quartile 1 of ABG and in quartile 2 of SHR and GG.After adjusting for potential covariates,patients in quartile 4 of ABG,SHR,and GG had a respective 1.67-fold(95%CI:1.03-2.69;P=0.036),1.80-fold(95%CI:1.16-2.79;P=0.009),and 1.78-fold(95%CI:1.14-2.79;P=0.011)higher risk of long-term CVM risk compared to those in the reference groups(quartile 1 of ABG and quartile 2 of SHR and GG).Furthermore,RCS suggested a J-shaped relationship of ABG and a Ushaped association of SHR and GG with long-term CVM.Additionally,we observed similar associations of these acute glycemic parameters with 30-day CVM.CONCLUSIONS Our data first indicated that SHR and GG consistently had a U-shaped association with both 30-day and longterm CVM among the oldest old with AMI,suggesting that they may be useful for risk stratification in this special population.
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:Patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)who present without typical chest pain are associated with a poor outcome.However,whether angiographic characteristics are related to a higher risk of mortality in this population is unclear.This study aimed to investigate whether the higher mortality risk in patients with STEMI without chest pain could be explained by their"high-risk"angiographic characteristics.Methods:We used data of 12,145 patients with STEMI who was registered in China Acute Myocardial Infarction registry from January 2013 to September 2014.We compared the infarct-related artery(IRA),thrombolysis in myocardial infarction(TIMI)flow grade in the IRA,and other angiographic characteristics between patients without and those with chest pain.Multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify independent risk factor of in-hospital mortality.Results:The 2922(24.1%)patients with STEMI presented without typical chest pain.These patients had a higher TIMI flow grade(mean TIMI flow grade:1.00 vs.0.94,P=0.02)and a lower rate of IRA disease of the left anterior descending artery(44.6%vs.51.2%,χ^2=35.63,P<0.01)than did those with typical chest pain.Patients without chest pain were older,more likely to have diabetes,longer time to hospital and higher Killip classification,and less likely to receive optimal medication treatment and primary percutaneous coronary intervention and higher In-hospital mortality(3.3%vs.2.2%,χ^2=10.57,P<0.01).After adjusting for multi-variables,presentation without chest pain was still an independent predictor of in-hospital death among patients with STEMI(adjusted odds ratio:1.36,95%confidence interval:1.02–1.83).Conclusions:Presentation without chest pain is common and associated with a higher in-hospital mortality risk in patients with acute myocardial infarction.Our results indicate that their poor prognosis is associated with baseline patient characteristics and delayed treatment,but not angiographic lesion characteristics.Clinical trial registration:NCT01874691,https://clinicaltrials.gov.
基金In this study,we are grateful to the Department of Cardiology,Cardiovascular Instimte of Fuwai Hospital for its help in recruiting patients.We thank all members who contributed to the study.
文摘Background:The mechanism and characteristics of early and late drug-eluting stent in-stent restenosis(DES-ISR)have not been fully clarified.Whether there are different outcomes among those patients being irrespective of their repeated treatments remain a knowledge gap.Methods:A total of 250 patients who underwent initial stent implantation in our hospital,and then were readmitted to receive treatment for the reason of recurrent significant DES-ISR in 2016 were involved.The patients were categorized as early ISR(<12 months;E-ISR;n=32)and late ISR(≥12 months;L-ISR;n=218).Associations between patient characteristics and clinical performance,as well as clinical outcomes after a repeated percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)were evaluated.Primary composite endpoint of major adverse cardiac events(MACEs)included cardiac death,non-fatal myocardial infarction(MI),or target lesion revascularization(TLR).Results:Most baseline characteristics are similar in both groups,except for the period of ISR,initial pre-procedure thrombolysis in myocardial infarction,and some serum biochemical indicators.The incidence of MACE(37.5%vs.5.5%;P<0.001)and TLR(37.5%vs.5.0%;P<0.001)is higher in the E-ISR group.After multivariate analysis,E-ISR(odds ratio[OR],13.267;[95%CI 4.984-35.311];P<0.001)and left ventricular systolic dysfunction(odds ratio[OR],6.317;[95%CI 1.145-34.843];P=0.034)are the independent predictors for MACE among DES-ISR patients in the mid-term follow-up of 12 months.Conclusions:Early ISR and left ventricular systolic dysfunction are associated with MACE during the mid-term follow-up period for DES-ISR patients.The results may benefit the risk stratification and secondary prevention for DES-ISR patients in clinical practice.
基金grants from CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences (No.2016-I2M-1-002)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No.2016YFC1300100)+2 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.81600305,No. 81400187)Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission (No.Z151100003915078)PUMC Graduate Innovation Fund (2018-1002-01-14).
文摘Background:Desminopathy, a hereditary myofibrillar myopathy, mainly results from the desmin gene (DES) mutations.Desminopathy involves various phenotypes, mainly including different cardiomyopathies, skeletal myopathy, and arrhythmia.Combined with genotype, it helps us precisely diagnose and treat for desminopathy.Methods:Sanger sequencing was used to characterize DES variation, and then a minigene assay was used to verify the effect of splice-site mutation on pre-mRNA splicing.Phenotypes were analyzed based on clinical characteristics associated with desminopathy.Results:A splicing mutation (c.735+1G>T) in DES was detected in the proband.A minigene assay revealed skipping of the whole exon 3 and transcription of abnormal pre-mRNA lacking 32 codons.Another affected family member who carried the identical mutation, was identified with a novel phenotype of desminopathy, non-compaction of ventricular myocardium.There were 2 different phenotypes varied in cardiomyopathy and skeletal myopathy among the 2 patients, but no significant correlation between genotype and phenotype was identified.Conclusions:We reported a novel phenotype with a splicing mutation in DES, enlarging the spectrum of phenotype in desminopathy.Molecular studies of desminopathy should promote our understanding of its pathogenesis and provide a precise molecular diagnosis of this disorder, facilitating clinical prevention and treatment at an early stage.
基金This work was supported by grants from the Capital’S Funds for Health Improvement and Research(No.2016-1-4031)National Key Research and Development Program(No.2016YFC1302000)Beijing Municipal Commission of Science and Technology Project(No.D171100002917001).
文摘Background::Imprecise interpretation of coronary angiograms was reported and resulted in inappropriate revascularization.Synergy Between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery(SYNTAX)score is a comprehensive system to evaluate the complexity of the overall lesions.We hypothesized that a real-time SYNTAX score feedback from image analysts may rectify the mis-estimation and improve revascularization appropriateness in patients with stable coronary artery disease(CAD).Methods::In this single-center,historical control study,patients with stable CAD with coronary lesion stenosis≥50%were consecutively recruited.During the control period,SYNTAX scores were calculated by treating cardiologists.During the intervention period,SYNTAX scores were calculated by image analysts immediately after coronary angiography and were provided to cardiologists in real-time to aid decision-making.The primary outcome was revascularization deemed inappropriate by Chinese appropriate use criteria for coronary revascularization.Results::A total of 3245 patients were enrolled and assigned to the control group(08/2016-03/2017,n=1525)or the intervention group(03/2017-09/2017,n=1720).For SYNTAX score tertiles,17.9%patients were overestimated and 4.3%were underestimated by cardiologists in the control group.After adjustment,inappropriate revascularization significantly decreased in the intervention group compared with the control group(adjusted odds ratio[OR]:0.83;95%confidence interval[CI]:0.73-0.95;P=0.007).Both inappropriate percutaneous coronary intervention(adjusted OR:0.82;95%CI:0.74-0.92;P<0.001)and percutaneous coronary intervention utilization(adjusted OR:0.88;95%CI:0.79-0.98;P=0.016)decreased significantly in the intervention group.There was no significant difference in 1-year adverse cardiac events between the control group and the intervention group.Conclusions::Real-time SYNTAX score feedback significantly reduced inappropriate coronary revascularization in stable patients with CAD.Clinical trial registration::Nos.NCT03068858 and NCT02880605;https://www.clinicaltrials.gov.
文摘Background:The Chinese appropriate use criteria(AUC)for coronary revascularization was released in 2016 to improve the use of coronary revascularization.This study aimed to evaluate the association between the appropriateness of coronary revascularization based on the Chinese AUC and 1-year outcomes in stable coronary artery disease(CAD)patients.Methods:We conducted a prospective,multi-center cohort study of stable CAD patients with coronary lesion stenosis≥50%.After the classification of appropriateness based on Chinese AUC,patients were categorized into the coronary revascularization group or the medical therapy group based on treatment received.The primary outcome was a composite of death,myocardial infarction,stroke,repeated revascularization,and ischemic symptoms with hospital admission.Results:From August 2016 to August 2017,6085 patients were consecutively enrolled.Coronary revascularization was associated with a lower adjusted hazard of 1-year major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events(MACCEs;hazard ratio[HR]:0.62;95%confidence interval[CI]:0.45-0.86;P=0.004)than medical therapy in patients with appropriate indications(n=1617).No significant benefit in 1-year MACCEs was found after revascularization compared to after medical therapy in patients with uncertain indications(n=2658,HR:0.81;95%CI:0.52-1.25;P=0.338)and inappropriate indications(n=1810,HR:0.80;95%CI:0.51-1.23;P=0.308).Conclusions:In patients with appropriate indications according to Chinese AUC,coronary revascularization was associated with significantly lower risk of MACCEs at 1 year.No benefit was found in coronary revascularization in patients with inappropriate indications.Our findings provide evidence for using Chinese AUC to guide clinical decision-making.
