Objective To explore the risk factors for long-term death of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and develop and validate a prediction model for long-term death. Methods This retrospective cohort study included 1013 patients diagnosed with AMI and reduced LVEF in West China Hospital of Sichuan University between January 2010 and June 2019. Using the RAND function of Excel software, patients were randomly divided into three groups, two of which were combined for the purpose of establishing the model, and the third group was used for validation of the model. The endpoint of the study was all-cause mortality, and the follow-up was until January 20th, 2021. Cox proportional hazard model was used to evaluate the risk factors affecting the long-term death, and then a prediction model based on those risk factors was established and validated. Results During a median follow-up of 1377 days, 296 patients died. Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that age≥65 years [hazard ratio (HR)=1.842, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.067, 3.179), P=0.028], Killip class≥Ⅲ[HR=1.941, 95%CI (1.188, 3.170), P=0.008], N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide≥5598 pg/mL [HR=2.122, 95%CI (1.228, 3.665), P=0.007], no percutaneous coronary intervention [HR=2.181, 95%CI (1.351, 3.524), P=0.001], no use of statins [HR=2.441, 95%CI (1.338, 4.454), P=0.004], and no use of β-blockers [HR=1.671, 95%CI (1.026, 2.720), P=0.039] were independent risk factors for long-term death. The prediction model was established and patients were divided into three risk groups according to the total score, namely low-risk group (0-2), medium-risk group (4-6), and high-risk group (8-12). The results of receiver operating characteristic curve [area under curve (AUC)=0.724, 95%CI (0.680, 0.767), P<0.001], Hosmer-Lemeshow test (P=0.108), and Kaplan-Meier survival curve (P<0.001) showed that the prediction model had an efficient prediction ability, and a strong ability in discriminating different groups. The model was also shown to be valid in the validation group [AUC=0.758, 95%CI (0.703, 0.813), P<0.001]. Conclusions In patients with AMI and reduced LVEF, age≥65 years, Killip class≥Ⅲ, N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide≥5598 pg/mL, no percutaneous coronary intervention, no use of statins, and no use of β-blockers are independent risk factors for long-term death. The developed risk prediction model based on these risk factors has a strong prediction ability.
We reported a 65-year-old female who was admitted to our institute with "recurrent subxiphoid pain accompanied by dyspnea for more than 10 days". Electrocardiogram examination suggested acute extensive anterior ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. Preoperative transthoracic echocardiography suggested ventricular septal rupture. The patient was planned for the repair of ventricular septal rupture with cardiopulmonary bypass. The formation of left ventricular aneurysm was diagnosed by intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). The surgeon decided to abdopt the modified incision of left ventricular approach guided by TEE, which greatly improved the prognosis of the patient. The surgery duration was 197 min, aortic cross-clamping time was 56 min, cardiopulmonary bypass time was 69 min, and the patient was safely admitted to ICU after the surgery. Extubation was performed on the first day postoperatively, and the intra-aortic balloon pump support was retreated on the second day postoperatively. Postoperative echocardiography showed that no obvious residual shunt was observed after ventricular septal repairment and ventricular aneurysm resection. The patient was discharged on the 12th day after the surgery. Additionally, the mental condition was good and daily activities were not limited within 6 months postoperatively.
Objective\ To analyze the experiences of emergent or urgent coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG) for patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI). Methods\ From May, 1996 through December, 1999, 9 patients with AMI underwent emergent CABG including eight males and one female, with mean age 61 years, and year range 44 70. The localization of the AMI was anterior in 4 and inferior in 5. The interval between the onset of AMI and CABG was within 24 hours in 7 cases, 10 days in 1 case and 14 days in 1 case....
目的 探讨急性心肌梗死冠状动脉介入治疗（PCI）术后患者梗死区心肌存活性对左室重构及功能的影响。 方法 2006年2月－2010年12月208例急性心肌梗死急诊PCI术后的患者接受静息状态下18氟-脱氧葡萄正电子断层显像进行心肌代谢显像检查，根据基线梗死区心肌有无存活分为两组，同时进行超声心动图检查，评价左室壁运动、左室射血分数，左室舒张末内径、左房内径及舒张期二尖瓣血流速度峰值的比值。血运重建术后12个月随访超声心动图，观察梗死区心肌存活状态对于左室重构以及心功能的影响。 结果 PCI术后12个月，有存活心肌组左室射血分数（46.7 ± 6.98）%高于无存活心肌组（45.1 ± 7.12）%，两组差异有统计学意义（P＜0.01），有存活心肌组左室舒张末期内径（53.17 ± 3.89） mm小于无存活心肌组（55.46 ± 4.75） mm，两组差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）。左房内径及舒张期二尖瓣血流速度峰值的比值两组随访时均无明显变化。 结论 急性心肌梗死行PCI治疗后的患者，在有存活心肌的情况下，心功能改善明显；而梗死区无心肌存活的患者，12个月后，心功能减低，左室重构更加明显。
【摘要】 目的 用老年大鼠建立一种与人类发病年龄相符的稳定可重复的急性心肌梗死动物模型。 方法 Wistar大鼠经戊巴比妥钠麻醉后，气管切开插管，连通呼吸机，开胸后结扎左冠状动脉前降支。分不同时间点测血流动力学后取出心脏行病理组织学观察。 结果 成功建立老年大鼠心肌梗死模型并进行病理组织学验证。 结论 建立老年大鼠心梗模型是可靠的，有助于指导临床实践。【Abstract】 Objective To develop a steady and repeatable acute myocardial infarction model in old rats in accordance to human age. Methods Wistar rats were anaesthetized with sodium phenobarbital. After tracheotomy intubation, respiration machine was linked. Left anterior thoracotomy was performed to ligate the left anterior descending coronary artery. After hemodynamic parameters were obtained at various time points, hearts of the rats were taken for pathologic and histological examinations. Results The model of acute myocardial infarction in old rats was established successfully and proved by pathologic and histological staining. Conclusion It is reliable to establish the myocardial infarction model in old rats, which is helpful in guiding clinical practices.
Objective To investigate appropriate treatment strategy and timing for patients with subacute myocardial infarction and severe ischemic mitral regurgitation （IMR）. Methods A total of 89 patients with subacute myocardial infarction and severe IMR underwent surgical treatment from January 2005 to December 2011 in Beijing Anzhen Hospital. There were 66 male patients and 23 female patients with their mean age of 64 （55-73） years. All the patients received only coronary artery bypass grafting （CABG） after 3 months of medication treatment without specific management for their IMR. Echocardiography was examined before medication treatment，preoperatively and 6 months after CABG to analyze their IMR degree and measure left ventricular end-systolic dimension （LVESD），left ventricular end diastolic dimension （LVEDD） and left ventricular ejection fraction （LVEF）. Results There was no surgery-related death，perioperative myocardial ischemia or other severe postoperative complication. Eighty-one patients （91.0%） were followed up for 6-60 months. At 6 months after CABG，mitral regurgitation area （3.1±1.3 cm2 vs. 5.6±2.3 cm2），LVEDD （51.3±4.2 mm vs. 54.3±5.5 mm） and LVESD （31.7±3.9 mm vs. 34.6±4.3 mm） were significantly decreased than preoperative values （P＜0.05），but LVEF was not statistically different from preoperative value （59.1%±3.9% vs. 58.9%±5.6%，P＞0.05）. From the third year during follow-up，all the patients received annual CT examination of their coronary artery，and no significant graft stenosis （graft stenosis＞50%） was found. Conclusion With appropriately delayed CABG and right medication treatment，patients with subacute myocardial infarction and severe IMR may no longer need concomitant surgical management for their IMR， which can decrease surgical risks and reduce treatment cost.