BACKGROUND: There is a lack of evidence to guide treatment of patients with a concomitant indication for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and complex, high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). AIMS: We aimed to assess different strategies of PCI timing in this high-risk TAVI cohort. METHODS: The ASCoP registry retrospectively included patients with a clinical indication for both TAVI and PCI with at least 1 criterion of complex or high-risk PCI. The primary endpoint was a composite of all-cause death and unplanned rehospitalisation for cardiovascular causes. The secondary endpoint was a composite of all-cause death, stroke, acute myocardial infarction, major bleeding, major vascular complication and unplanned revascularisation. Multivariable analysis was used to adjust for possible confounders. RESULTS: A total of 519 patients were included: 363 (69.9%) underwent staged procedures and 156 (30.1%) concomitant TAVI and PCI. After 441 (interquartile range 182-824) days, the primary endpoint occurred in 151 (36.5%) cases, without any significant difference between the 2 groups (p=0.98), while the secondary endpoint occurred more frequently in the concomitant group (n=36 [25.8%] vs n=57 [17.4%]; p=0.014). CONCLUSIONS: In patients undergoing TAVI and complex/high-risk PCI, a concomitant strategy is associated with a higher rate of adverse events and increased procedural risk. (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05750927).
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- aortální stenóza * chirurgie mortalita MeSH
- koronární angioplastika * metody škodlivé účinky MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- registrace MeSH
- retrospektivní studie MeSH
- rizikové faktory MeSH
- senioři nad 80 let MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- stupeň závažnosti nemoci MeSH
- transkatetrální implantace aortální chlopně * metody škodlivé účinky MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- senioři nad 80 let MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- klinické zkoušky MeSH
Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a devastating and fatal complication of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). CS can affect the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications. The unique properties of cangrelor make it the optimal P2Y12 inhibitor for CS-AMI, in terms of both efficacy and safety. The DAPT-SHOCK-AMI trial (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03551964; EudraCT: 2018-002161-19) will assess the benefits of cangrelor in patients with an initial CS-AMI undergoing primary angioplasty. This randomised, multicentre, placebo-controlled trial of approximately 550 patients (with an allowed 10% increase) in 5 countries using a double-blind design will compare initial P2Y12 inhibitor treatment strategies in patients with CS-AMI of (A) intravenous cangrelor and (B) ticagrelor administered as crushed tablets at a loading dose of 180 mg. The primary clinical endpoint is a composite of all-cause death, myocardial infarction (MI), or stroke within 30 days. The main secondary endpoints are (1) the net clinical endpoint, defined as death, MI, urgent revascularisation of the infarct-related artery, stroke, or major bleeding as defined by the Bleeding Academic Research Consortium criteria; (2) cardiovascular-related death, MI, urgent revascularisation, or heart failure; (3) heart failure; and (4) cardiovascular-related death, all (1-4) within 1 year after study enrolment. A platelet reactivity study that tests the laboratory antiplatelet benefits of cangrelor, when given in addition to standard antiplatelet therapy, will be conducted using vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein phosphorylation. The primary laboratory endpoints are the periprocedural rate of onset and the proportion of patients who achieve effective P2Y12 inhibition. The DAPT-SHOCK-AMI study is the first randomised trial to evaluate the benefits of cangrelor in patients with CS-AMI.
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- adenosinmonofosfát * analogy a deriváty terapeutické užití škodlivé účinky aplikace a dávkování MeSH
- antagonisté purinergních receptorů P2Y aplikace a dávkování škodlivé účinky terapeutické užití MeSH
- dvojitá slepá metoda MeSH
- fosfoprotein stimulovaný vazodilatátorem MeSH
- fosfoproteiny MeSH
- infarkt myokardu * komplikace MeSH
- inhibitory agregace trombocytů * škodlivé účinky terapeutické užití aplikace a dávkování MeSH
- kardiogenní šok * mortalita MeSH
- koronární angioplastika škodlivé účinky MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- multicentrické studie jako téma MeSH
- randomizované kontrolované studie jako téma MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- ticagrelor * terapeutické užití aplikace a dávkování škodlivé účinky MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- protokol klinické studie MeSH
- Názvy látek
- adenosinmonofosfát * MeSH
- antagonisté purinergních receptorů P2Y MeSH
- cangrelor MeSH Prohlížeč
- fosfoprotein stimulovaný vazodilatátorem MeSH
- fosfoproteiny MeSH
- inhibitory agregace trombocytů * MeSH
- ticagrelor * MeSH
The percutaneous treatment of structural, valvular, and non-valvular heart disease (SHD) is rapidly evolving. The Core Curriculum (CC) proposed by the EAPCI describes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that define competency levels required by newly trained SHD interventional cardiologists (IC) and provides guidance for training centres. SHD ICs are cardiologists who have received complete interventional cardiology training. They are multidisciplinary team specialists who manage adult SHD patients from diagnosis to follow-up and perform percutaneous procedures in this area. They are competent in interpreting advanced imaging techniques and master planning software. The SHD ICs are expected to be proficient in the aortic, mitral, and tricuspid areas. They may have selective skills in either the aortic area or mitral/tricuspid areas. In this case, they must still have common transversal competencies in the aortic, mitral, and tricuspid areas. Additional SHD domain competencies are optional. Completing dedicated SHD training, aiming for full aortic, mitral, and tricuspid competencies, requires at least 18 months. For full training in the aortic area, with basic competencies in mitral/tricuspid areas, the training can be reduced to 1 year. The same is true for training in the mitral/tricuspid area, with competencies in the aortic area. The SHD IC CC promotes excellence and homogeneous training across Europe and is the cornerstone of future certifications and patient protection. It may be a reference for future CC for national associations and other SHD specialities, including imaging and cardiac surgery.
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- MeSH
- anuloplastika mitrální chlopně * škodlivé účinky MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mitrální chlopeň diagnostické zobrazování chirurgie MeSH
- mitrální insuficience * diagnostické zobrazování chirurgie komplikace MeSH
- trikuspidální chlopeň chirurgie MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
BACKGROUND: Intermediate-high risk acute pulmonary embolism (PE) remains associated with substantial mortality despite anticoagulation therapy. AIMS: The aim of this randomised pilot study was to compare catheter-directed thrombolysis to standard anticoagulation therapy. METHODS: Intermediate-high risk acute PE patients were admitted to a tertiary care centre (November 2019 to April 2021) and randomised in a 1:1 ratio to catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) or standard anticoagulation. Two catheters were used for the infusion of alteplase (1 mg/hr/catheter; total dose 20 mg) in the CDT group. The primary efficacy endpoint targeted improvement of right ventricular (RV) function, a decrease in pulmonary pressure, and a reduction of thrombus burden. RESULTS: Twenty-three patients were included (12 in the CDT group and 11 in the standard care group). The primary efficacy endpoint was achieved more frequently in the CDT group than in the standard care group (7 of 12 patients vs 1 of 11 patients, p=0.0004). An RV/left ventricular ratio reduction ≥25% (evident on computed tomography angiography) was achieved in 7 of 12 patients in the CDT group vs 2 of 11 patients in the standard care group (p=0.03). A systolic pulmonary artery pressure decrease of ≥30% or normotension at 24 hrs after randomisation was present in 10 of 12 patients in the CDT group vs 2 of 11 patients in the standard care group (p=0.001). There was no intracranial or life-threatening bleeding (type 5 or 3c bleeding, according to the Bleeding Academic Research Consortium classification). CONCLUSIONS: CDT for intermediate-high risk acute PE appears to be safe and effective. Further research is warranted to assess clinical endpoints.
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- akutní nemoc MeSH
- antikoagulancia terapeutické užití MeSH
- fibrinolytika terapeutické užití MeSH
- katétry MeSH
- krvácení chemicky indukované MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- pilotní projekty MeSH
- plicní embolie * terapie MeSH
- tkáňový aktivátor plazminogenu * terapeutické užití MeSH
- trombolytická terapie metody MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- randomizované kontrolované studie MeSH
- Názvy látek
- antikoagulancia MeSH
- fibrinolytika MeSH
- tkáňový aktivátor plazminogenu * MeSH
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- cévní mozková příhoda * terapie MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- trombektomie * MeSH
- trombolytická terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
BACKGROUND: Thrombectomy is an effective treatment for acute ischaemic stroke (AIS). AIMS: The aim of this study was to compare clinical outcomes with intracranial artery occlusion site among AIS patients treated in the setting of a cardiology cath lab. METHODS: This was a single-centre, prospective registry of 214 consecutive patients with AIS enrolled between 2012 and 2018. All thrombectomy procedures were performed in a cardiology cath lab with stent retrievers or aspiration systems. The functional outcome was assessed by the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) after three months. RESULTS: Ninety-three patients (44%) had middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion, 28 patients (13%) had proximal internal carotid artery (ICA) occlusion, 27 patients (13%) had tandem (ICA+MCA) occlusion, 39 patients (18%) had terminal ICA (T-type) occlusion, and 26 patients (12%) had vertebrobasilar (VB) stroke. Favourable clinical outcome (mRS ≤2) was reached in 58% of MCA occlusions and in 56% of isolated ICA occlusions, but in only 31% of T-type occlusions and in 27% of VB stroke. Poor clinical outcome in T-type occlusions and VB strokes was influenced by the lower recanalisation success (mTICI 2b-3 flow) rates: 56% (T-type) and 50% (VB) compared to 82% in MCA occlusions, 89% in isolated ICA occlusions and 96% in tandem occlusions. CONCLUSIONS: Catheter-based thrombectomy achieved significantly better clinical results in patients with isolated MCA occlusion, isolated ICA occlusions or tight stenosis and tandem occlusions compared to patients with T-type occlusion and posterior strokes. Visual summary. Endovascular intervention of isolated MCA or ICA occlusions provides greatest clinical benefit, while interventions in posterior circulation have lower chance for clinical success.
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- arteria carotis interna diagnostické zobrazování chirurgie MeSH
- arterie MeSH
- cévní mozková příhoda * etiologie chirurgie MeSH
- endovaskulární výkony * MeSH
- ischemická cévní mozková příhoda * MeSH
- ischemie mozku * chirurgie MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- retrospektivní studie MeSH
- stenty MeSH
- trombektomie MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- MeSH
- antikoagulancia MeSH
- cévní mozková příhoda * MeSH
- fibrilace síní * chirurgie MeSH
- kardiochirurgické výkony * MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- síňové ouško * diagnostické zobrazování chirurgie MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- Názvy látek
- antikoagulancia MeSH
AIMS: Catheter-based intravascular near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) detects a lipid signal from atherosclerotic plaque. The aim of this study was to describe the effect of carotid artery stenting (CAS) on the lipid signal in a carotid stenosis. METHODS AND RESULTS: We performed NIRS combined with intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) during 120 CAS procedures. Minimal luminal area (MLA) and plaque burden (PB) at the site of MLA were measured with IVUS and lipid core burden index (LCBI), maximal LCBI in a 4 mm segment of the artery (LCBImax) and LCBI in a 4 mm segment at the site of MLA (LCBImla) with NIRS-derived chemograms. NIRS-IVUS imaging was performed at baseline, after stent implantation and after balloon post-dilatation. The most common lesion type was the fibrocalcific plaque (76%). Lipid-rich plaque (LCBImax ≥400) was present in 33% of carotid stenoses and in 20% at the site of MLA. Median MLA increased significantly from baseline to stent implantation (3.63 mm2 to 5.56 mm2, p<0.001) and to post-dilatation (5.56 mm2 to 12.03 mm2, p<0.001). Median LCBI, LCBImax and LCBImla significantly decreased from baseline to stent implantation: LCBI (60 to 8, p<0.001), LCBImax (294 to 60, p<0.001) and LCBImla (124 to 0, p<0.001). Post-dilatation of the stent had no further significant effect on median LCBI (8 to 5, p=0.890), LCBImax (60 to 50, p=0.690) and LCBImla (0 to 0, p=0.438). CONCLUSIONS: Carotid artery stenting significantly reduced the NIRS-derived lipid core burden index at the stented segment.
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- aterosklerotický plát * chirurgie MeSH
- blízká infračervená spektroskopie MeSH
- intervenční ultrasonografie MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- lipidy MeSH
- nemoci koronárních tepen * MeSH
- prediktivní hodnota testů MeSH
- stenóza arteria carotis * chirurgie MeSH
- stenty * MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- Názvy látek
- lipidy MeSH