This randomized clinical trial compared the TR Band hemostasis device to pressure dressing in 600 patients undergoing transradial coronary procedures. The study found that the incidence of radial artery occlusion was low and similar between the two hemostasis techniques at discharge and 30 days. While the TR Band was associated with a longer additional hemostasis time and more minor bleeding, there was no significant difference between the groups in successful hemostasis, need for additional hemostasis, hematoma formation, or pain. Peripheral vascular disease was identified as an independent predictor of radial artery occlusion.
This study compared access site complications between two hemostasis devices - the TR Band and RY Stop - following transradial coronary procedures. 499 patients undergoing coronary angiograms or interventions were randomized to one of the two devices. Results found that patients experienced low levels of access site discomfort, with median scores of 10 and 7 on a 100-point scale for the TR Band and RY Stop respectively. The rate of radial artery occlusion at 90 days was 5% with no significant difference between the devices. The study concluded that both devices resulted in low access site discomfort and radial artery occlusion rates following transradial coronary procedures.
Current Guidelines of Myocardial Revascularisation Patients with Stable Angin...Chaichuk Sergiy
- The document summarizes current guidelines on revascularization for patients with stable angina from the joint ESC-EACTS Guidelines on Myocardial Revascularization published in 2010.
- It finds CABG superior to PCI in reducing mortality and myocardial infarction, especially for patients with diabetes, left main or 3-vessel disease, and SYNTAX scores >22.
- The guidelines recommend CABG over PCI for these high-risk patient subgroups based on the SYNTAX trial and other studies comparing outcomes of CABG versus PCI.
This document discusses a study evaluating FFRangio, a technique for measuring fractional flow reserve (FFR) directly from routine coronary angiograms. The study included two groups: a validation study of 184 patients comparing offline FFRangio to invasive FFR, and an online study of 53 patients comparing FFRangio to invasive FFR during procedures. Results showed high correlation between FFRangio and invasive FFR in both studies, with accuracy of 93% and 96% respectively. FFRangio also demonstrated good reproducibility. The conclusion is that initial clinical experiences with FFRangio are encouraging and it may help increase rates of FFR-guided decisions during cardiac procedures.
Aortic Valve Stenosis with low EF : TAVR versus Replacementdrucsamal
1) Patients with low ejection fraction (EF < 50%) and severe aortic stenosis who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVI) have similar mortality at 1 year compared to those with higher EF, despite being higher risk.
2) TAVI is associated with significant improvements in EF, symptoms, and quality of life over 1 year in patients with very low EF (≤30%). However, mortality remains higher compared to those with EF >30%.
3) Both TAVI and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) are associated with improvements in EF at 3 months in propensity matched populations with low EF. Short term outcomes are similar, but TAVI is associated with more pacemakers
Doppler Ultrasound of the Renal Arteries in Hypertensive Patients in Senegal:...Premier Publishers
Twenty-one patients were included in the study. The mean age was 40.3 years old (26 - 64 yo). There were 14 women and 7 men corresponding to man-to-woman sex ratio of 1:2. In the right renal artery (RRA), the mean peak systolic velocity (cm/s) was 67.85, 66.46 and 42.08 respectively at the ostium, trunk and hilum. In the left renal artery (LRA), the mean PSV were 80.10, 50.90 and 40.13 respectively at the ostium, trunk and hilum. Regarding the resistance index, the mean values in the RRA were 0.67 at the ostium, 0.66 at the trunk and 0.61 at the hilum. The same parameters in the LRA were respectively 0.66, 0.64 and 0.57. The mean acceleration time (ms) in the RRA was 56.76 at the trunk and 65.85 at the hilum. The measurements of the same parameters in the LRA were respectively 56.39 and 50.18. The DU was normal in 17 patients (80.9%); it was not affirmative in 3 patients (14.3%) and SRA was diagnosed in 1 patient (4.8%). Overall, the DU of the RA was efficient in 18 patients; this corresponds to a sensitivity of 85.7%.
La tromboaspiración se correlaciona con un menor índice de resistencia de la microcirculación. Dr. Dejan Orlic, MD. Congreso euroPCR 2013, Paris, Francia. Encuentre más presentaciones en la web de SOLACI: www.solaci.org/
This study compared access site complications between two hemostasis devices - the TR Band and RY Stop - following transradial coronary procedures. 499 patients undergoing coronary angiograms or interventions were randomized to one of the two devices. Results found that patients experienced low levels of access site discomfort, with median scores of 10 and 7 on a 100-point scale for the TR Band and RY Stop respectively. The rate of radial artery occlusion at 90 days was 5% with no significant difference between the devices. The study concluded that both devices resulted in low access site discomfort and radial artery occlusion rates following transradial coronary procedures.
Current Guidelines of Myocardial Revascularisation Patients with Stable Angin...Chaichuk Sergiy
- The document summarizes current guidelines on revascularization for patients with stable angina from the joint ESC-EACTS Guidelines on Myocardial Revascularization published in 2010.
- It finds CABG superior to PCI in reducing mortality and myocardial infarction, especially for patients with diabetes, left main or 3-vessel disease, and SYNTAX scores >22.
- The guidelines recommend CABG over PCI for these high-risk patient subgroups based on the SYNTAX trial and other studies comparing outcomes of CABG versus PCI.
This document discusses a study evaluating FFRangio, a technique for measuring fractional flow reserve (FFR) directly from routine coronary angiograms. The study included two groups: a validation study of 184 patients comparing offline FFRangio to invasive FFR, and an online study of 53 patients comparing FFRangio to invasive FFR during procedures. Results showed high correlation between FFRangio and invasive FFR in both studies, with accuracy of 93% and 96% respectively. FFRangio also demonstrated good reproducibility. The conclusion is that initial clinical experiences with FFRangio are encouraging and it may help increase rates of FFR-guided decisions during cardiac procedures.
Aortic Valve Stenosis with low EF : TAVR versus Replacementdrucsamal
1) Patients with low ejection fraction (EF < 50%) and severe aortic stenosis who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVI) have similar mortality at 1 year compared to those with higher EF, despite being higher risk.
2) TAVI is associated with significant improvements in EF, symptoms, and quality of life over 1 year in patients with very low EF (≤30%). However, mortality remains higher compared to those with EF >30%.
3) Both TAVI and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) are associated with improvements in EF at 3 months in propensity matched populations with low EF. Short term outcomes are similar, but TAVI is associated with more pacemakers
Doppler Ultrasound of the Renal Arteries in Hypertensive Patients in Senegal:...Premier Publishers
Twenty-one patients were included in the study. The mean age was 40.3 years old (26 - 64 yo). There were 14 women and 7 men corresponding to man-to-woman sex ratio of 1:2. In the right renal artery (RRA), the mean peak systolic velocity (cm/s) was 67.85, 66.46 and 42.08 respectively at the ostium, trunk and hilum. In the left renal artery (LRA), the mean PSV were 80.10, 50.90 and 40.13 respectively at the ostium, trunk and hilum. Regarding the resistance index, the mean values in the RRA were 0.67 at the ostium, 0.66 at the trunk and 0.61 at the hilum. The same parameters in the LRA were respectively 0.66, 0.64 and 0.57. The mean acceleration time (ms) in the RRA was 56.76 at the trunk and 65.85 at the hilum. The measurements of the same parameters in the LRA were respectively 56.39 and 50.18. The DU was normal in 17 patients (80.9%); it was not affirmative in 3 patients (14.3%) and SRA was diagnosed in 1 patient (4.8%). Overall, the DU of the RA was efficient in 18 patients; this corresponds to a sensitivity of 85.7%.
La tromboaspiración se correlaciona con un menor índice de resistencia de la microcirculación. Dr. Dejan Orlic, MD. Congreso euroPCR 2013, Paris, Francia. Encuentre más presentaciones en la web de SOLACI: www.solaci.org/
Radial artery patency after transradial catheterizationปิติ นิยมศิริวนิช
Radial artery occlusion can occur in 1-10% of cases after transradial catheterization due to thrombosis from endothelial injury after sheath insertion. While usually clinically silent due to dual blood supply, radial artery occlusion prevents future use of the artery for access. The risk of radial artery occlusion can be minimized by using smaller sheaths, avoiding excessive compression during hemostasis, and administering anticoagulants like heparin. Studies show pulse oximetry or pressure guided compression techniques and sheath sizes under 6 French reduce radial artery occlusion rates.
This study evaluated whether administering nitroglycerin through the sheath at the end of a transradial catheterization procedure reduces radial artery occlusion. Over 1700 patients were randomly assigned to receive either 500 μg of nitroglycerin or a placebo saline solution intra-sheath after transradial catheterization. Radial artery patency was assessed by ultrasound the next day. The incidence of radial artery occlusion was lower in the nitroglycerin group compared to placebo at 8.3% vs 11.7%. Administration of nitroglycerin through the sheath may reduce radial artery occlusion by its vasodilatory effects.
This study examined 114 patients with severe aortic stenosis who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) to determine predictors of improvement in stroke volume index (SVI) following the procedure. Regression analyses found that higher baseline SVI and lower valvulo-arterial impedance were associated with greater improvement in SVI after TAVR. Larger aortic valve area and reductions in valvulo-arterial impedance achieved through TAVR also predicted increased SVI. The results suggest that TAVR leads to better hemodynamic outcomes for patients with low-flow states and high impedance at baseline.
This document discusses surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation, specifically left atrial isolation surgery. It provides an overview of the techniques, clinical issues, and results of surgical ablation studies. Surgical ablation has been shown to have better outcomes than percutaneous approaches in eliminating atrial fibrillation and reducing thromboembolic events. Removing the left atrial appendage surgically may further reduce embolic risk compared to rate or rhythm control alone by eliminating the main site of clot formation.
Aortic Aneurysm: Diagnosis, Management, Exercise Testing, And TrainingJavidsultandar
An aortic aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in the aorta, the large artery that carries blood from the heart through the chest and torso.
Aortic aneurysms can dissect or rupture:
The force of blood pumping can split the layers of the artery wall, allowing blood to leak in between them. This process is called a dissection.
The aneurysm can burst completely, causing bleeding inside the body. This is called a rupture.
Dissections and ruptures are the cause of most deaths from aortic aneurysms.
1) Maximal coronary vasodilatation is important for FFR measurements to eliminate autoregulation and achieve the full diagnostic power of FFR.
2) Insufficient hyperemia can underestimate FFR values and overestimate lesion severity. The level of hyperemia impacts the accuracy of FFR, with maximal hyperemia through intravenous adenosine considered the gold standard.
3) While intravenous adenosine is safe and reliable, alternatives like intracoronary adenosine or regadenoson can also be used to induce hyperemia, though they may not produce steady state maximal effects. The optimal doses of intracoronary adenosine are 200 micrograms for the LCA
How to present your reseach work in cardiology society of India.Ramachandra Barik
This study evaluated the use of newer noninvasive pulse wave indices to detect and assess the severity of coronary artery disease. 48 patients undergoing coronary angiography were evaluated. Three new indices from pulse wave analysis - noninvasive CAD severity index, viability velocity index, and pressure ischemia index - were found to excellently predict significant CAD and assess its severity. The study suggests these indices could help extend use of arterial property measurements to broader prevention of cardiovascular disease and guide more aggressive diagnosis and treatment strategies.
1) The document discusses a case of a 76-year-old woman with severe aortic stenosis, left ventricular dysfunction, and no contractile reserve on stress echocardiography.
2) Tests including aortic valve calcium scoring by CT and low/high-dose dobutamine stress echocardiography were used to further evaluate the severity of stenosis and operative risk.
3) Based on the results, transapical transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) was performed and led to improvements in symptoms, valve hemodynamics, and left ventricular function at one-year follow-up.
This document summarizes the key points from a presentation on acute radial artery occlusion (RAO). It discusses the incidence of RAO, which varies between studies but averages around 9.4%. The main mechanism of RAO is thrombosis or rapid fibrotic lumen obliteration. Several studies are referenced that examine the impact of heparin dosing, sheathless techniques, hemostasis methods, ulnar compression, and residual spasm on rates of RAO. The document concludes by presenting the results of the PROPHET-II randomized trial, which found that prophylactic ulnar compression during hemostasis lowers the risk of RAO compared to patent hemostasis alone.
1) Traumatic rupture or disruption of the thoracic aorta more commonly affects young men between 30-40 years old and is life-threatening if not treated rapidly.
2) CT angiography is the standard imaging examination for diagnosing thoracic aortic injuries as it can identify signs like periaortic hematoma, intimal flap, pseudoaneurysm, and contrast extravasation with high sensitivity and specificity.
3) There are three types of aortic lesions that can be seen on CT: intimal tears, subadventitial tears/pseudoaneurysms, and complete ruptures involving all three aortic wall layers. Grading the severity of injury helps with treatment planning.
The TAPAS study was a single-center, randomized trial that compared thrombus aspiration to conventional PCI in STEMI patients. The study found that thrombus aspiration resulted in improved myocardial perfusion and ST-segment resolution compared to conventional PCI. At 30 days, improved myocardial perfusion predicted lower rates of death and reinfarction. At 1 year follow up, thrombus aspiration was associated with lower mortality and a composite of mortality or non-fatal reinfarction compared to conventional PCI alone.
Six angiographic indicators of large thrombus burden by
Yip and colleagues,depending upon the angiographic morphology are
features indicated “high-burden thrombus formation”:
1. A cut-off pattern of occlusion
2. Accumulated thrombus proximal to the occlusion
3. A reference lumen diameter of the IRA of >4.0 mm
4. An incomplete obstruction with an angiographic thrombus with
the greatest linear dimension more than 3 times the reference
lumen diameter
5. The presence of floating thrombus proximal to the lesion
6. A persistent dye stasis distal to the occlusion
This document summarizes the results of a 6-year study examining radial and ulnar artery anomalies in STEMI patients who underwent routine wrist artery angiography prior to procedures. The study found that radial artery anomalies were significantly more common than ulnar anomalies. Routine wrist angiography allowed procedures to be successfully planned and helped identify anomalies like tortuosity to prevent complications. It also facilitated ulnar access as an alternative when radial access was not feasible. In over 30,000 cases, wrist angiography improved outcomes for STEMI patients by enabling optimal arterial access planning.
This document provides an overview of transradial patient setup and procedures. Some key advantages of the transradial approach are less bleeding complications, expedited recovery time of 1-2 hours compared to 4-6 hours for femoral, and the sheath is removed immediately by the operator. Proper patient positioning and equipment setup are essential. The "Banjo board" positioning is important for stability. Allen's testing is performed and both radial and backup femoral sites are prepped. Drapes are applied appropriately. Recovery involves sheath removal, compression device application, and monitoring until discharge. Right heart catheterization can also be done through the upper extremity venous access for similar advantages over femoral access.
This document summarizes potential applications of pressure wire measurement in the peripheral circulation and presents results from a study examining its use in below-the-knee (BTK) angioplasty. The study aimed to assess correlations between invasive and non-invasive measurements of blood pressure and flow pre-and post-BTK intervention. 31 patients with critical limb ischemia underwent angiography, pressure wire assessment of resting and hyperemic pressures, and measurements of ankle-brachial index and tissue oxygen levels. Procedural success was achieved in all patients based on angiographic and clinical improvement. Correlations were observed between invasive pressure and non-invasive flow measurements, though further studies are needed to validate results and clarify optimal vasodil
Visión multidisciplinar del control de HTA
23/11/16 18:30h Casa del Corazón, Madrid
http://controlhta.secardiologia.es
#controlHTA
Paciente con insuficiencia cardiaca y HTA
Dr. Domingo Marzal Martín, Complejo Hospitalario de Mérida (Badajoz)
@domingomarzal
This document provides information and guidelines for interpreting transcutaneous oxygen (tcpO2) measurements:
1. tcpO2 values below 40 mmHg indicate impaired wound healing and below 30 mmHg indicate critical limb ischemia. Provocation tests like leg elevation and oxygen challenges can help determine if low values are due to microvascular or macrovascular disease.
2. Leg elevation and oxygen challenge tests are described to differentiate between vascular disease levels. A poor response suggests more severe disease.
3. Factors like infection, edema, and skin characteristics can influence tcpO2 values so results need consideration in full clinical context.
4. Guidelines from medical societies recommend combining tcpO2 with other vascular tests like toe pressures
This document discusses trends in vascular access sites for coronary procedures. It notes that radial access has significantly increased over time in many countries, now accounting for over 75% of procedures in some registries. Some benefits of radial access include lower mortality, major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events, major bleeding, and vascular complications compared to femoral access. However, it also notes there is a paradoxical increase in vascular complications with femoral access as radial access has become more prevalent. This may be due to adverse patient characteristics now associated more with femoral procedures. Overall, while radial access appears beneficial, patient factors remain an important determinant of outcomes. Operator experience with femoral access is still important.
This document discusses the use of left ventricular support devices for complex percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). It begins by outlining the types of patients that typically require high-risk PCI, including those with severe diffuse coronary artery disease, significant three-vessel disease, or left main disease. It then reviews various left ventricular support devices like intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), Impella, TandemHeart, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and the evidence for their use. Finally, it emphasizes that while transradial access is associated with lower bleeding risks, operators must maintain skills in large bore femoral access and closure for cases requiring left ventricular support devices.
Radial artery patency after transradial catheterizationปิติ นิยมศิริวนิช
Radial artery occlusion can occur in 1-10% of cases after transradial catheterization due to thrombosis from endothelial injury after sheath insertion. While usually clinically silent due to dual blood supply, radial artery occlusion prevents future use of the artery for access. The risk of radial artery occlusion can be minimized by using smaller sheaths, avoiding excessive compression during hemostasis, and administering anticoagulants like heparin. Studies show pulse oximetry or pressure guided compression techniques and sheath sizes under 6 French reduce radial artery occlusion rates.
This study evaluated whether administering nitroglycerin through the sheath at the end of a transradial catheterization procedure reduces radial artery occlusion. Over 1700 patients were randomly assigned to receive either 500 μg of nitroglycerin or a placebo saline solution intra-sheath after transradial catheterization. Radial artery patency was assessed by ultrasound the next day. The incidence of radial artery occlusion was lower in the nitroglycerin group compared to placebo at 8.3% vs 11.7%. Administration of nitroglycerin through the sheath may reduce radial artery occlusion by its vasodilatory effects.
This study examined 114 patients with severe aortic stenosis who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) to determine predictors of improvement in stroke volume index (SVI) following the procedure. Regression analyses found that higher baseline SVI and lower valvulo-arterial impedance were associated with greater improvement in SVI after TAVR. Larger aortic valve area and reductions in valvulo-arterial impedance achieved through TAVR also predicted increased SVI. The results suggest that TAVR leads to better hemodynamic outcomes for patients with low-flow states and high impedance at baseline.
This document discusses surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation, specifically left atrial isolation surgery. It provides an overview of the techniques, clinical issues, and results of surgical ablation studies. Surgical ablation has been shown to have better outcomes than percutaneous approaches in eliminating atrial fibrillation and reducing thromboembolic events. Removing the left atrial appendage surgically may further reduce embolic risk compared to rate or rhythm control alone by eliminating the main site of clot formation.
Aortic Aneurysm: Diagnosis, Management, Exercise Testing, And TrainingJavidsultandar
An aortic aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in the aorta, the large artery that carries blood from the heart through the chest and torso.
Aortic aneurysms can dissect or rupture:
The force of blood pumping can split the layers of the artery wall, allowing blood to leak in between them. This process is called a dissection.
The aneurysm can burst completely, causing bleeding inside the body. This is called a rupture.
Dissections and ruptures are the cause of most deaths from aortic aneurysms.
1) Maximal coronary vasodilatation is important for FFR measurements to eliminate autoregulation and achieve the full diagnostic power of FFR.
2) Insufficient hyperemia can underestimate FFR values and overestimate lesion severity. The level of hyperemia impacts the accuracy of FFR, with maximal hyperemia through intravenous adenosine considered the gold standard.
3) While intravenous adenosine is safe and reliable, alternatives like intracoronary adenosine or regadenoson can also be used to induce hyperemia, though they may not produce steady state maximal effects. The optimal doses of intracoronary adenosine are 200 micrograms for the LCA
How to present your reseach work in cardiology society of India.Ramachandra Barik
This study evaluated the use of newer noninvasive pulse wave indices to detect and assess the severity of coronary artery disease. 48 patients undergoing coronary angiography were evaluated. Three new indices from pulse wave analysis - noninvasive CAD severity index, viability velocity index, and pressure ischemia index - were found to excellently predict significant CAD and assess its severity. The study suggests these indices could help extend use of arterial property measurements to broader prevention of cardiovascular disease and guide more aggressive diagnosis and treatment strategies.
1) The document discusses a case of a 76-year-old woman with severe aortic stenosis, left ventricular dysfunction, and no contractile reserve on stress echocardiography.
2) Tests including aortic valve calcium scoring by CT and low/high-dose dobutamine stress echocardiography were used to further evaluate the severity of stenosis and operative risk.
3) Based on the results, transapical transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) was performed and led to improvements in symptoms, valve hemodynamics, and left ventricular function at one-year follow-up.
This document summarizes the key points from a presentation on acute radial artery occlusion (RAO). It discusses the incidence of RAO, which varies between studies but averages around 9.4%. The main mechanism of RAO is thrombosis or rapid fibrotic lumen obliteration. Several studies are referenced that examine the impact of heparin dosing, sheathless techniques, hemostasis methods, ulnar compression, and residual spasm on rates of RAO. The document concludes by presenting the results of the PROPHET-II randomized trial, which found that prophylactic ulnar compression during hemostasis lowers the risk of RAO compared to patent hemostasis alone.
1) Traumatic rupture or disruption of the thoracic aorta more commonly affects young men between 30-40 years old and is life-threatening if not treated rapidly.
2) CT angiography is the standard imaging examination for diagnosing thoracic aortic injuries as it can identify signs like periaortic hematoma, intimal flap, pseudoaneurysm, and contrast extravasation with high sensitivity and specificity.
3) There are three types of aortic lesions that can be seen on CT: intimal tears, subadventitial tears/pseudoaneurysms, and complete ruptures involving all three aortic wall layers. Grading the severity of injury helps with treatment planning.
The TAPAS study was a single-center, randomized trial that compared thrombus aspiration to conventional PCI in STEMI patients. The study found that thrombus aspiration resulted in improved myocardial perfusion and ST-segment resolution compared to conventional PCI. At 30 days, improved myocardial perfusion predicted lower rates of death and reinfarction. At 1 year follow up, thrombus aspiration was associated with lower mortality and a composite of mortality or non-fatal reinfarction compared to conventional PCI alone.
Six angiographic indicators of large thrombus burden by
Yip and colleagues,depending upon the angiographic morphology are
features indicated “high-burden thrombus formation”:
1. A cut-off pattern of occlusion
2. Accumulated thrombus proximal to the occlusion
3. A reference lumen diameter of the IRA of >4.0 mm
4. An incomplete obstruction with an angiographic thrombus with
the greatest linear dimension more than 3 times the reference
lumen diameter
5. The presence of floating thrombus proximal to the lesion
6. A persistent dye stasis distal to the occlusion
This document summarizes the results of a 6-year study examining radial and ulnar artery anomalies in STEMI patients who underwent routine wrist artery angiography prior to procedures. The study found that radial artery anomalies were significantly more common than ulnar anomalies. Routine wrist angiography allowed procedures to be successfully planned and helped identify anomalies like tortuosity to prevent complications. It also facilitated ulnar access as an alternative when radial access was not feasible. In over 30,000 cases, wrist angiography improved outcomes for STEMI patients by enabling optimal arterial access planning.
This document provides an overview of transradial patient setup and procedures. Some key advantages of the transradial approach are less bleeding complications, expedited recovery time of 1-2 hours compared to 4-6 hours for femoral, and the sheath is removed immediately by the operator. Proper patient positioning and equipment setup are essential. The "Banjo board" positioning is important for stability. Allen's testing is performed and both radial and backup femoral sites are prepped. Drapes are applied appropriately. Recovery involves sheath removal, compression device application, and monitoring until discharge. Right heart catheterization can also be done through the upper extremity venous access for similar advantages over femoral access.
This document summarizes potential applications of pressure wire measurement in the peripheral circulation and presents results from a study examining its use in below-the-knee (BTK) angioplasty. The study aimed to assess correlations between invasive and non-invasive measurements of blood pressure and flow pre-and post-BTK intervention. 31 patients with critical limb ischemia underwent angiography, pressure wire assessment of resting and hyperemic pressures, and measurements of ankle-brachial index and tissue oxygen levels. Procedural success was achieved in all patients based on angiographic and clinical improvement. Correlations were observed between invasive pressure and non-invasive flow measurements, though further studies are needed to validate results and clarify optimal vasodil
Visión multidisciplinar del control de HTA
23/11/16 18:30h Casa del Corazón, Madrid
http://controlhta.secardiologia.es
#controlHTA
Paciente con insuficiencia cardiaca y HTA
Dr. Domingo Marzal Martín, Complejo Hospitalario de Mérida (Badajoz)
@domingomarzal
This document provides information and guidelines for interpreting transcutaneous oxygen (tcpO2) measurements:
1. tcpO2 values below 40 mmHg indicate impaired wound healing and below 30 mmHg indicate critical limb ischemia. Provocation tests like leg elevation and oxygen challenges can help determine if low values are due to microvascular or macrovascular disease.
2. Leg elevation and oxygen challenge tests are described to differentiate between vascular disease levels. A poor response suggests more severe disease.
3. Factors like infection, edema, and skin characteristics can influence tcpO2 values so results need consideration in full clinical context.
4. Guidelines from medical societies recommend combining tcpO2 with other vascular tests like toe pressures
This document discusses trends in vascular access sites for coronary procedures. It notes that radial access has significantly increased over time in many countries, now accounting for over 75% of procedures in some registries. Some benefits of radial access include lower mortality, major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events, major bleeding, and vascular complications compared to femoral access. However, it also notes there is a paradoxical increase in vascular complications with femoral access as radial access has become more prevalent. This may be due to adverse patient characteristics now associated more with femoral procedures. Overall, while radial access appears beneficial, patient factors remain an important determinant of outcomes. Operator experience with femoral access is still important.
This document discusses the use of left ventricular support devices for complex percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). It begins by outlining the types of patients that typically require high-risk PCI, including those with severe diffuse coronary artery disease, significant three-vessel disease, or left main disease. It then reviews various left ventricular support devices like intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), Impella, TandemHeart, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and the evidence for their use. Finally, it emphasizes that while transradial access is associated with lower bleeding risks, operators must maintain skills in large bore femoral access and closure for cases requiring left ventricular support devices.
This document summarizes the results of the ARISE trial, which compared the Angio-Seal vascular closure device to manual compression using a radial artery approach in 240 patients undergoing coronary procedures for acute coronary syndrome. The trial found no significant differences in vascular complications, major bleeding, transfusion needs, or other safety outcomes between the two approaches at 30 days. Specifically, the risk difference for the primary endpoint of vascular complications was -0.83% (95% CI, -9.31-7.65) in favor of Angio-Seal, meeting the prespecified non-inferiority criterion. The results demonstrate that Angio-Seal is not inferior to manual compression in terms of safety and effectiveness when
This document discusses transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for treating severe aortic stenosis. It summarizes several key trials that demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of TAVI compared to surgical aortic valve replacement. The PARTNER trials showed TAVI to be non-inferior to surgery in reducing mortality, while being associated with lower risks of bleeding, stroke, and repeat hospitalization. Subsequent trials like the CoreValve US Pivotal Trial and CHOICE trial reinforced TAVI as a standard treatment for high-risk surgical patients with aortic stenosis.
Carlo Di Mario - Recent Publications & Research in CTO: 2015-16Euro CTO Club
This document summarizes recent publications and research on chronic total occlusions (CTOs) from 2015-2016. It finds that the number of published manuscripts on CTOs has significantly increased in recent years. Several studies examined outcomes of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) on CTOs versus medical therapy or bypass surgery, finding lower mortality and adverse event rates with PCI. Other publications identified predictors of successful CTO recanalization and evaluated new techniques and scoring systems. Additional research investigated the physiological and anatomical changes in CTO arteries pre- and post-PCI using imaging modalities like intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and computed tomography angiography (CTA).
TAVI 2013: Revisión y perspectivas futurasCardioTeca
This document summarizes a presentation on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for the treatment of aortic stenosis. It discusses the prevalence of aortic stenosis increasing with age. TAVI is presented as the first choice treatment for patients who are at high surgical risk or deemed inoperable due to comorbidities. The document reviews the various TAVI devices available, the pre-procedure patient evaluation, and the step-by-step TAVI procedure. Results from the PARTNER trial are summarized, showing reduced mortality and repeat hospitalizations with TAVI compared to standard therapy in inoperable patients, as well as similar outcomes to surgical aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients. Quality of life is also improved
Fundación EPIC _ Is valve durability an issue?Fundacion EPIC
Presentación de la ponencia "Is valve durability an issue?" por el Dr Prendergast en los Diálogos EPIC_Retos Clínicos en Válvulas Transcatéter/ Clinical Challenges in TAVR today, el 10 de Mayo de 2018 en Barcelona (España)
Impact of access site on bleeding and ischemic events in patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction treated with prasugrel at the time of percutaneous coronary intervention or as pretreatment at the time of diagnosis: the ACCOAST access substudy
Critical Care Research: Connection to PracticeAllina Health
1) The document discusses a critical care research program at Abbott Northwestern Hospital with the goals of conducting studies to improve patient outcomes, enhance quality of care, and reduce costs.
2) The program involves intensivists, hospitalists, and other clinical specialties conducting studies and presenting findings to improve practice.
3) Several ongoing studies are summarized that examine issues like postoperative monitoring, pulmonary ultrasound scoring, infection risks, and outcomes after procedures.
The document discusses several studies on vascular complications in overweight patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and coronary angiography. The TROP study analyzed outcomes in 346 overweight patients undergoing PCI or angiography. It found the radial approach reduced complications compared to femoral. Other studies also found lower risks with radial access, especially in obese patients. Overall, obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and complications, and the radial approach may help reduce risks in overweight and obese patients undergoing coronary procedures.
This document summarizes the results of several clinical trials evaluating renal denervation for the treatment of hypertension. The SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial, the largest study to date, found no significant difference in blood pressure reduction between the renal denervation and sham procedure groups. Subgroup analyses found some predictors of greater blood pressure response, such as use of alpha-1 blockers or baseline blood pressure over 180 mmHg. Overall, the data from clinical trials on renal denervation is mixed, with early studies showing promising results but larger trials like SYMPLICITY HTN-3 finding no clear benefit over sham procedures.
Post-PCI FFR was measured in over 1000 patients using a novel microcatheter. Over 40% of lesions had an FFR ≤0.90 after stenting. Clinical outcomes at 30 days were low and similar across FFR groups. The results suggest post-PCI FFR assessment is safe and identifies opportunities for PCI optimization that may improve long-term outcomes, as will be studied in the upcoming FFR REACT trial.
Transplanting cardiac amyloidosis when to refer for heart transplantdrucsamal
1. Transplantation, including heart transplant (OHT) plus stem cell transplant (ASCT) for light chain (AL) amyloidosis or OHT plus liver transplant (OLT) for transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis, can successfully treat patients with cardiac amyloidosis and heart failure.
2. Patients with AL amyloidosis who died waiting for a heart transplant had more advanced disease and poorer heart function compared to those who received a transplant.
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03 Wainstein aimradial20170922 Compression device
1. Comparision of 2 Hemostasis Techniques After
Transradial Coronary Procedures:
Randomized Clinical Trial
Rodrigo V. Wainstein, MD, PhD
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Medicine School - Cardiology Division
rwainstein@hcpa.edu.br
HEMOTEC-Radial
3. Background
• Radial artery occlusion (RAO) has been reported to occur in up to
30% of patients undergoing transradial approach (TRA) procedures
• RAO may result from arterial spasm, endothelial injury, thrombus
formation, and/or neointimal hyperplasia
• Low profile equipment, adequate anticoagulation and patent
hemostasis are the most important measures to prevent RAO
• The influence of different hemostasis devices and protocols on RAO
is still controversial
4. RCT, n=790
Rathore S et al. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2010.
4-6meses
A randomized comparison of TR band and radistop hemostatic
compression devices after transradial coronary intervention
Angio ± PCI, 6Fr
5. A comparison of 2 devices for radial artery hemostasis after transradial
coronary intervention
Dai N et al. J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2015.
RCT, n=600, PCI, 6Fr
6. Randomized Comparison of 3 Hemostasis Techniques After Transradial
Coronary Intervention
Cong X et al. J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2016.
Pressure Dressing TR Band Work
Angio± PCI, 6FrAngio± PCI, 6Fr
RCT, n=1650
14. Study Population
Inclusion Criteria
•≥ 18 years old
•Submitted to cath or PCI
•Type A, B or C on Barbeau test
•Writen informed consent signed
Barbeau Test
Exclusion Criteria
•Radial artery occlusion on reverse Barbeau test
•Arterial access other than right radial
•Unable to sign informed consent form
•Logistics (off-hours, non trained staff)
29. • Small sample size
• Single center
• Lack of patent hemostasis
Limitations
30. • Small sample size
Largest trial comparing TR Band vs PD; adequate power.
• Single center
Large volume center, experienced staff
• Lack of patent hemostasis
Pragmatic hemostasis protocol (ALAP)
Limitations
31. Conclusions
• Incidence of RAO was low and similar to previous trials
• TR Band and Pressure Dressing were equivalent regarding to:
– RAO at discharge and 30 days
– Successful hemostasis rate
– Incidence of hematoma and pain
– Need for additional hemostasis with digital compression
• Minor local bleeding was more commom with TR Band
• Additional hemostasis time was longer with TR Band
32. Comparision of 2 Hemostasis Techniques After
Transradial Coronary Procedures:
Randomized Clinical Trial
Rodrigo V. Wainstein, MD, PhD
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Medicine School -Cardiology Division
rwainstein@hcpa.edu.br
HEMOTEC-Radial
Editor's Notes
Good morning Mr Chairman, members of the panel and audience. It’s a great honor to present the Hemotec Radial on behalf of my coleagues in Brazil
Several trials regarding radial hemostasis have been published in the last 10y. In this trial, Rathore compared the Radistop device with the TR Band in 800 patients and found that time taken to achieve hemostasis was a bit lower in the radistop group, nevertheless the total hemostasis time was much longer than what is currently recommended in both groups ( around 5h). RAO incidence was also similar in both groups: around 9% at discharge and 8-6% in the 30day F/U
Incidência OAR
Imediata: 9,6% vs 8,9 % p=0,892
4-6 meses: 8 % vs 5,6 % p=0,273
Conforto
There was a significantly
higher incidence of radial artery occlusion in patients
with a smaller wrist circumference, patients who expe-
rienced radial artery spasm during the procedure and
patients with no heparin administration during the pro-
cedure.
In this other trial the TR Band was compared to a Chitosan based pad. Compression time was again significantly longer with TR Band ( 3h with the TR Band and 2h with the Chitosan pad). Moreover, oozing from the puncture site and RAO assessed in 24h and 30 days were also more commom in the TR Band group
Desenvolvidos por ENFEREMEIRO
Incidência OAR GI vs GC:
24h: 5,4% vs 11.7% (p&lt;0,05)
30 dias: 5% vs 10 % (p&lt;0,05)
ICP, 6F
A total of 526 patients received the ultrasound examination 30 days after the procedure, 260 patients in the CD group and 266 patients in the CS group.
However, this larger trial enrolled almost 1700 patients and compared 3 hemostasis devices (regular pressure dressing, TR Band and a rotacional compression pad) and it showed different results from the others. Time taken to achieve hemostasis was significantly longer with the pressure dressing than the other two devices. Moreover, the incidence of early RAO (24h) and late RAO (30d) were also higher with pressure dressing.
Incidência OAR: PD, PCD, PCD
24h: 15.6%, 5.8%, 4.5%
30 dias: 12%, 2.7%, 2.1%
So, as I mentioned before hemostasis devices and protocols are very heterogeneous and there is no consesus regarding which one is better. Therefore, we aimed to investigate specifically if the TR Band is superior to a regular pressure dressing with elastic bandage which has been used for many years in low income contries
So, as I mentioned before radial hemostasis devices and protocols are very heterogeneous and there is no consesus regarding which one is better. Therefore, we aimed to investigate specifically if the TR Band is superior to a pressure dressing with elastic bandage which has been used for many years in low income contries
So our hypothesis is :
It is a randomized clinical trial , performed in a single center, with blinded outcome evaluation and the trial was registred in the clinicaltrial,gov web site
Our study site was the Hospital de Clinicas de Porto alegre, a large tertiary center located in the extreme south of Brazil. It is affiliated to the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and is internationally accredited by the JNC
1794 patients were eligible to the study. The patients were prospectively enrolled from nov 2015 to october 2016. 1194 patients were excluded, mainly the patients done from transfemoral approach, those who undewent RHC and due to logistic reasons. Therefore, 600 were randomized. 301 allocated to the TR Band group and 299 patients allocated to the PD group. There were no losses for the primary outcome analysis, both at discharge of the recovery room and in a pre-specified 30 days F/U perfomed in 30% of the sample
1794 patients were eligible to the study. The patients were prospectively enrolled from nov 2015 to october 2016. 1194 patients were excluded, mainly patients done from transfemoral approach, those who undewent RHC and due to logistic reasons. Therefore, 600 were randomized. 301 allocated to the TR Band group and 299 patients allocated to the PD group. There were no losses for the primary outcome analysis, both at discharge of the recovery room and in a pre-specified 30 days F/U perfomed in 30% of the sample
The primary outcome was radial artery oclusion assessed by reverse barbeau test at discharge and in 30 days. Secondary outcomes were..
Sample size was calculated estimating a 7% difference of RAO between groups, with a power of 80%, level of significance of 5% and estimated losses of 20%. Patients were randomized on line, following the consort recomendations and sealed opaque sequentially numbered envelopes were used
Eligible patients were submitted to a Barbeau test. The procedure was done from the right radial with a 6Fr sheat. After finished the procedure the patient was randomized and allocated to one of the groups. The TR Band protocol consisted of inflating the device up to 15cc, retrieving the sheath and slowly deflating until blood is seen in the puncure site then 1 or 2cc was added again to secure hemostasis and this pressure was kept for 2h. Then the device was again slowly deflated 1-2cc evey 10 min in the next 30 min. After removing the device, the reverse Barbeau test was perfomed and recorded by a blinded investigator
The pressure dressing with elastic bandage was fixed by a experienced nurse with enough pressure to prevent bleeding and secure hand perfusion. The device was removed after 2h and the reverse barbeau test was perfomed and recorded by a blided investigator
Regarding the results, patient baseline characteristics were well balanced between the two groups and there were no statiscally differences between them. Mean age was 63yo and aproximately 60% were male
Diabetes was present in approximately 40%, peripheral vascular disease in 3%, around 17% were active smokers and antiplateles were being used by almost 80% of the patients
The vast majority of the patients underwent diagnostic angiogram. Aproximately 20% had been submitted to a previous coronary procedure from the right radial artery, 5Fr catheters were used in half the patients, mean heparin dose was 5 thousand units and vasoespasm occured in 8% of the patients
Regarding the primary outcome, the incidence of RAO at discharge of the recovery room was similar between the groups. 8% in the TR Band group and 6% in pressure dressing group
Chi-square.
As I mentioned before, an additional pre-especified F/U with 30% of the sample was performed in 30 days and continued to show that the incidence of RAO was similar between groups. Interestingly, as reported previously, there was some recanalization of the radial artery in the TR Band group
Chi-square (Pearson)
As you can see, success in radial hemostasis with original device was around 90% and also similar between groups
Chi-square (Pearson)
Regarding the other secondary outcomes, TR Band was associated with more need for additional hemostasis (28% X 20%) with a p value of 0.02 and additional hemostasis time was also longer with TR Band (median 30min x 15 min) with a p value of 0.04. Failed hemostasis and need for digital compression was similar between groups
Chi-square and frequencies
Minor local bleeding, which was defined as persistent oozing from the puncture site with hematoma formation was also more commom with the TR Band ( 22% x 13%. Incidence of hematoma assessed with the Easy criteria and pain were similar between the groups
On univariate analysis, systolic pressure, antiplatelets and statins were found protect against RAO and peripheral vascular disease was found to be a predictor of RAO
On multivariate analysis, however, only systolic pressure was found to be an independent predictor of RAO prevention
We do have to acknowledge some limitations of this randomized trial. It had a relatively small sample sized
We do have to acknolowdge some limitations of this randomized trial.
It had a relatively small sample sized, however it has adequate power and it is largest head to head comparison TR Band with pressure dressing.
Also, it is was conducted in a single center, but with large volume and experienced staff,
at last, patent hemostasis was not part of the protocol, nevertheless we perfomed a pragmatic hemostasis protocol keeping pressure as low as possible to prevent bleeding and secure hand perfusion
Therefore, we conclude that in our trial:
Good morning Mr Chairman, members of the table and audience. It’s a great honor to present the Hemotec Radial on behalf of my coleagues in Brazil