Correlation Between ECG Changes and 2D Speckle Tracking Echocardiography with Coronary Angiography in Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients
This study aimed to correlate 2D speckle tracking echocardiography with coronary angiography results in 100 patients with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Echocardiography, including speckle tracking, was performed to assess wall motion abnormalities and territorial longitudinal strain. Coronary angiography identified the culprit artery. Speckle tracking showed high sensitivity and specificity in identifying the culprit artery compared to angiography results, with sensitivity of 93.3% for left anterior descending artery, 82.7% for left circumflex, and 84% for right coronary artery. This suggests speckle tracking may help localize coronary stenosis and identify which NSTEMI patients could benefit from revascularization.
Early Detection of Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Type II Diabetic Patients ...Premier Publishers
To assess Left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction using 2D speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) in asymptomatic type II Diabetic patients. We acquired three LV short-axis, and three LV apical views in 100 asymptomatic diabetic patients with normal LV ejection fraction (EF) and 25 age-matched healthy volunteers. We measured end-systolic longitudinal strain (LS), radial strain (RS), and circumferential strain (CS) in 18 LV segments. There were no significant differences in LVEF between two groups. Diabetic patients had more advanced diastolic dysfunction and increased LV mass compared with controlled group. Basal, middle, and apical LSs were significantly lower in diabetic patients compared with control subjects, with 43% (43/100) of the diabetic patients showing abnormal global LS values (cut-off value: 217.2 mean 2SD in control subjects Conclusion: Detecting subclinical LV systolic dysfunction by using 2D speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) might provide useful information of the risk stratification in an asymptomatic diabetic population.
1) A study examined 103 heart attack patients treated with high-dose statins and found plaque volume decreased slightly (0.9%) in the arteries not responsible for the heart attack.
2) A randomized study of 296 heart attack patients found that performing revascularization of additional blocked arteries beyond the heart attack artery led to fewer total cardiac events (10% vs 21%) over 12 months compared to only treating the heart attack artery.
3) A study of 738 patients with chronic total blockages and good collateral blood flow found that revascularizing the blockages reduced cardiac death and total cardiac events compared to medical treatment alone, showing benefit of revascularization even in patients with established collateral circulation.
The article discusses new cardiac parametric mapping techniques for T1 and T2 mapping that provide pixel-based maps of myocardial relaxation times. These techniques can detect diffuse myocardial pathologies missed by conventional imaging by quantifying subtle tissue changes. T1 mapping in particular shows potential for diagnosing diseases involving diffuse fibrosis. Standardization of mapping methods is still needed to ensure consistent quantitative results. The efficient, single breath-hold nature of new mapping sequences improves clinical applicability for detecting early disease changes.
Role of Left Ventricular Mass Index Versus Left Ventricular Relative Wall Thi...Premier Publishers
This study examined left ventricular geometry in 100 patients with non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke using echocardiography. The study found that concentric remodeling was the most common left ventricular pattern at 43%, followed by normal geometry at 27%, concentric hypertrophy at 22%, and eccentric hypertrophy at 8%. Abnormal left ventricular relative wall thickness was more common than abnormal left ventricular mass index, occurring in 61.4% versus 38.6% of patients. The results suggest that assessing relative wall thickness in addition to mass index can help identify more patients with left ventricular remodeling who may be at increased risk of stroke.
This study used tagged magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure left ventricular (LV) twist in different layers of the heart (endocardium, mid-wall, and epicardium) in 52 healthy subjects ranging from 21 to 82 years old. The study found that LV twist increases with age and is greatest in the endocardial layer and lowest in the epicardial layer for all age groups. Measuring LV twist using tagged MRI provides more accurate analysis compared to 2D speckle tracking echocardiography, as tagged MRI is not affected by out-of-plane motion and allows full volume analysis of the heart in 3D.
Prevalence and factors associated with false positive suspicion of acute aortic syndrome: experience in a patient population transferred to a specialized aortic treatment center
Authors: Chad E. Raymond, et al.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24400203
http://www.thecdt.org/article/view/3120
Clinical Profile of Patients with Coronary Tortuosity and its Relation with C...Premier Publishers
Coronary tortuosity is a common angiographic finding. This study was done to observe the clinical profile of patients with coronary tortuosity (CT) and its relation with coronary artery disease (CAD). Method: A total 224 patients undergoing angiography for suspected CAD were included in the study. Coronary tortuosity was defined by the presence of ≥3 consecutive bends of > 45 degree, measured at end-diastole in an epicardial artery ≥2 mm in diameter. Coronary tortuosity was present in 45(20.1%) patients (CT group) in the study and another 45 patients without coronary tortuosity was randomly selected as control (NCT group). Clinical profile of CT and NCT group was compared. Results: Incidence of coronary tortuosity was significantly higher in females (p=0.000) and hypertensives (p=0.001) patients. Coronary tortuosity was most commonly seen in Left circumflex coronary artery. Incidence of CAD was significantly lower in CT group as compare to NCT group (0.02). Risk factors for CAD was associated with reduced incidence of Coronary tortuosity. Majority (88.5%) patient with CT without CAD presented with chronic stable angina out of which (65.2%) had an objective evidence of myocardial ischemia. Conclusion: Coronary tortuosity is more commonly seen females and hypertensive patients. It has negative correlation with CAD but can lead to myocardial ischemia. Risk factors of CAD do not predict CT.
Early Detection of Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Type II Diabetic Patients ...Premier Publishers
To assess Left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction using 2D speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) in asymptomatic type II Diabetic patients. We acquired three LV short-axis, and three LV apical views in 100 asymptomatic diabetic patients with normal LV ejection fraction (EF) and 25 age-matched healthy volunteers. We measured end-systolic longitudinal strain (LS), radial strain (RS), and circumferential strain (CS) in 18 LV segments. There were no significant differences in LVEF between two groups. Diabetic patients had more advanced diastolic dysfunction and increased LV mass compared with controlled group. Basal, middle, and apical LSs were significantly lower in diabetic patients compared with control subjects, with 43% (43/100) of the diabetic patients showing abnormal global LS values (cut-off value: 217.2 mean 2SD in control subjects Conclusion: Detecting subclinical LV systolic dysfunction by using 2D speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) might provide useful information of the risk stratification in an asymptomatic diabetic population.
1) A study examined 103 heart attack patients treated with high-dose statins and found plaque volume decreased slightly (0.9%) in the arteries not responsible for the heart attack.
2) A randomized study of 296 heart attack patients found that performing revascularization of additional blocked arteries beyond the heart attack artery led to fewer total cardiac events (10% vs 21%) over 12 months compared to only treating the heart attack artery.
3) A study of 738 patients with chronic total blockages and good collateral blood flow found that revascularizing the blockages reduced cardiac death and total cardiac events compared to medical treatment alone, showing benefit of revascularization even in patients with established collateral circulation.
The article discusses new cardiac parametric mapping techniques for T1 and T2 mapping that provide pixel-based maps of myocardial relaxation times. These techniques can detect diffuse myocardial pathologies missed by conventional imaging by quantifying subtle tissue changes. T1 mapping in particular shows potential for diagnosing diseases involving diffuse fibrosis. Standardization of mapping methods is still needed to ensure consistent quantitative results. The efficient, single breath-hold nature of new mapping sequences improves clinical applicability for detecting early disease changes.
Role of Left Ventricular Mass Index Versus Left Ventricular Relative Wall Thi...Premier Publishers
This study examined left ventricular geometry in 100 patients with non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke using echocardiography. The study found that concentric remodeling was the most common left ventricular pattern at 43%, followed by normal geometry at 27%, concentric hypertrophy at 22%, and eccentric hypertrophy at 8%. Abnormal left ventricular relative wall thickness was more common than abnormal left ventricular mass index, occurring in 61.4% versus 38.6% of patients. The results suggest that assessing relative wall thickness in addition to mass index can help identify more patients with left ventricular remodeling who may be at increased risk of stroke.
This study used tagged magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure left ventricular (LV) twist in different layers of the heart (endocardium, mid-wall, and epicardium) in 52 healthy subjects ranging from 21 to 82 years old. The study found that LV twist increases with age and is greatest in the endocardial layer and lowest in the epicardial layer for all age groups. Measuring LV twist using tagged MRI provides more accurate analysis compared to 2D speckle tracking echocardiography, as tagged MRI is not affected by out-of-plane motion and allows full volume analysis of the heart in 3D.
Prevalence and factors associated with false positive suspicion of acute aortic syndrome: experience in a patient population transferred to a specialized aortic treatment center
Authors: Chad E. Raymond, et al.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24400203
http://www.thecdt.org/article/view/3120
Clinical Profile of Patients with Coronary Tortuosity and its Relation with C...Premier Publishers
Coronary tortuosity is a common angiographic finding. This study was done to observe the clinical profile of patients with coronary tortuosity (CT) and its relation with coronary artery disease (CAD). Method: A total 224 patients undergoing angiography for suspected CAD were included in the study. Coronary tortuosity was defined by the presence of ≥3 consecutive bends of > 45 degree, measured at end-diastole in an epicardial artery ≥2 mm in diameter. Coronary tortuosity was present in 45(20.1%) patients (CT group) in the study and another 45 patients without coronary tortuosity was randomly selected as control (NCT group). Clinical profile of CT and NCT group was compared. Results: Incidence of coronary tortuosity was significantly higher in females (p=0.000) and hypertensives (p=0.001) patients. Coronary tortuosity was most commonly seen in Left circumflex coronary artery. Incidence of CAD was significantly lower in CT group as compare to NCT group (0.02). Risk factors for CAD was associated with reduced incidence of Coronary tortuosity. Majority (88.5%) patient with CT without CAD presented with chronic stable angina out of which (65.2%) had an objective evidence of myocardial ischemia. Conclusion: Coronary tortuosity is more commonly seen females and hypertensive patients. It has negative correlation with CAD but can lead to myocardial ischemia. Risk factors of CAD do not predict CT.
Echocardiography can help in the early diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome in emergency department patients presenting with chest pain. A study found that echocardiography identified regional wall motion abnormalities in 90% of patients who were later confirmed to have a myocardial infarction, while only 30% of these patients had ST segment elevations on electrocardiograms. Stress echocardiography using dobutamine stress testing can also safely evaluate patients for ischemia and help determine which low- to moderate-risk patients can be safely discharged from the emergency department.
Cardiac CT Angiography to detect Myocardial Bridging Han Naung Tun
CTCA is a reliable non-invasive tool for detecting myocardial bridging in coronary artery disease. [The study] found an 8.2% frequency of myocardial bridging in 219 patients with coronary artery disease who underwent CTCA. CTCA allows for visualization of the length and depth of the bridging artery and measurement of stenosis. While myocardial bridging can be clinically significant when associated with hemodynamic changes, in most cases it remains asymptomatic. CTCA is an emerging alternative to other invasive tests for diagnosing myocardial bridging.
This document summarizes recent evidence on medical treatments, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for stable coronary artery disease. Key findings include:
1) Large clinical trials found no significant difference in outcomes between PCI and optimal medical therapy for stable CAD patients.
2) CABG was shown to reduce mortality, myocardial infarction, and repeat revascularization compared to medical therapy or PCI for multi-vessel disease.
3) For left main coronary artery disease, CABG may be preferable to PCI for patients with high anatomical complexity scores.
4) Ongoing trials like ISCHEMIA are further evaluating optimal revascularization strategies for stable CAD patients with ischemia.
Computed tomography angiography (CTA) of the coronary arteries is a useful noninvasive tool to rule out significant coronary artery disease (CAD) in many clinical situations. Recent guidelines of stable CAD and non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction endorse the use of CTA in symptomatic patients with low to intermediate likelihood of the disease, given the particularly high negative predictive value of the technique. However, in patients with high pre-test likelihood of CAD, the technique is not recommended, and one of the reasons is the high probability of coronary calcification in these patients, which interferes with the analysis of the images and reduces the specificity and negative predictive value of CTA.
(TOSHIBA CTEU140095) - Article from Toshiba's VISIONS Magazine#25, March 2015
Whom to refer for mitral valve repair and whom notdrucsamal
This document discusses the treatment of mitral regurgitation in patients with heart failure. It describes the mechanisms of functional and ischemic mitral regurgitation. While medical therapy can improve symptoms and survival, cardiac resynchronization therapy may also help reduce mitral regurgitation severity and improve outcomes. Surgery to repair the mitral valve is an option but the risk of recurrence of mitral regurgitation is high, especially with more advanced left ventricular remodeling. Randomized trials are still needed to determine whether surgical correction provides clear benefits over medical therapy alone in high-risk patients. Percutaneous mitral valve repair may be a lower risk option for inoperable patients to reduce symptoms.
Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is an inappropriate dilatation of the coronary arteries. It has an unknown etiology but may be due to genetic or inflammatory factors. CAE is detected in 3-8% of angiograms and can be diffuse or localized. It can cause angina due to turbulent blood flow. Diagnosis is typically made using angiography, CT, or MRI imaging. Treatment involves aspirin due to risk of thrombosis, with surgical revascularization for significant coronary artery disease.
This document summarizes a study that used diagnostic ultrasound to detect atherosclerotic changes in the femoral arteries of the lower limbs. The study examined 5 cases with a history of high blood pressure and an unbalanced diet. Ultrasound images of the femoral arteries were analyzed for changes from the normal triphasic waveform pattern. Atherosclerosis was indicated by the presence of a biphasic waveform with prolonged diastole and reduced systole peaks, or a monophasic waveform with only a low systole peak and no diastole. The degree of change correlated with the severity of atherosclerotic changes. Ultrasound was found to be a good non-invasive method for detecting atherosclerosis in the femoral arteries.
The role of Echocardiography In coronary artery disease and Acute Myocardial...Nizam Uddin
This document discusses the role of echocardiography in diagnosing coronary artery disease and acute myocardial infarction. It begins by explaining that echocardiography provides important information about cardiac function and hemodynamics, and is useful when electrocardiograms or cardiac enzyme levels are non-diagnostic for patients experiencing chest pain. It then describes how echocardiography can be used to evaluate left ventricular function, wall motion abnormalities, and rule out other potential causes of chest pain. The document focuses on how echocardiography is used to diagnose acute coronary syndrome, locate the site of myocardial infarction, and estimate infarct size. It also discusses techniques like strain imaging and speckle tracking echocardiography that can provide additional quantitative analysis
Coronary aneurysms are seen in 0.3-5% of patients undergoing coronary angiography. The most common cause is atherosclerosis. Aneurysms form due to disruption of the vessel wall from weakened media allowing dilation from intraluminal pressure. While often asymptomatic, aneurysms can cause angina, embolization, or rupture. Surgical correction via ligation, bypass, or patch repair is preferred but covered stents may be used for larger aneurysms over 10mm to reduce risk of restenosis.
This document discusses Takayasu's Disease and Buerger's Disease, also known as thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO), which have a high prevalence in Oriental countries. It describes an endovascular approach for treating Buerger's Disease, including diagnostic ultrasound findings. The procedure is outlined briefly, noting differences in characteristics for atherosclerosis, diabetic arteriopathy, and Buerger's Disease. Clinical cases are presented before and after the endovascular procedure. The conclusion states the endovascular approach can be effective for Buerger's Disease due to intense vasovasorum development.
Coronary angioplasty has revolutionized the management of coronary artery disease. It has not ceased to develop to become the reference method of myocardial revascularization. The aim of our study is to evaluate the ultrasound parameters of left ventricular function after coronary angioplasty. This is a prospective analytical study including patients with stable coronary artery disease with a known coronary artery anatomy programmed for coronary angioplasty. Transthoracic echocardiography was performed four hours before and seven days after myocardial revascularization.
Coronary heart disease is a major cause of mortality worldwide. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), also known as coronary angioplasty, is a non-surgical procedure used to treat blockages within the coronary arteries of the heart. During PCI, a catheter is inserted into an artery and guided to the site of blockage where a balloon is inflated to open the artery. Often a stent is placed to keep the artery open. PCI has become a common revascularization treatment for acute coronary syndromes and stable angina. While generally safe, complications from PCI occur in less than 2% of patients and include adverse reactions, acute myocardial infarction, bleeding, and death in less than 0.08% of patients.
Takayasu's arteritis is an inflammatory disease that causes stenosis of the aorta and its main branches. It most commonly affects young women in Asia. Symptoms vary depending on the arteries affected but may include headaches, fatigue, limb claudication, and hypertension. Diagnosis involves assessing symptoms, physical exam findings like blood pressure differences between limbs, and imaging tests like angiograms. Treatment consists of corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs to control inflammation, with surgery as needed for complications from narrowed arteries. Strict management of cardiovascular risk factors is also important.
This document discusses the differences between CABG (coronary artery bypass grafting) and PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) for treating multivessel coronary artery disease. It notes that both procedures are established treatments, but that factors like mortality benefit, quality of life improvements, costs, and long-term effects need to be considered. The concept of "functional angioplasty" and using FFR (fractional flow reserve) to accurately evaluate clinical ischemia in the catheterization lab are introduced as ways to optimize outcomes from PCI. Several studies comparing outcomes of FFR-guided versus angiography-guided PCI are summarized. The document also discusses unfavorable aspects of CABG like invasiveness and long-term graft failure
STICH (Surgical Treatment for Ischemic Heart Failure)theheart.org
- Population and treatment:
1212 patients with coronary artery disease amenable to coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) with LVEF <35%
Randomized to CABG or standard medical therapy alone
- Primary outcome:
All-cause death
STICH myocardial viability substudy:
- A substudy designed to determine whether substantial viable myocardium evident at baseline (visualized by SPECT imaging or dobutamine echo) affects all-cause mortality over five years or influences the relative effectiveness of the selected treatment strategy
See the article at http://www.theheart.org/article/1204899.do
This document discusses techniques for evaluating left ventricular function in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy, including multigated angiography (MUGA), myocardial perfusion scintigraphy using thallium-201 or technetium-99m tracers, gated cardiac single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and positron emission tomography (PET). SPECT and PET can assess myocardial perfusion, function, volumes, and viability. Segmental analysis of wall motion and calculations of ejection fraction from gated imaging provide prognostic information. The identification of viable but ischemic tissue has implications for the potential benefits of revascularization.
Heart Failure - What to expect from the Investigations?Praveen Nagula
This document discusses investigations for a 65-year-old male patient presenting with worsening shortness of breath. On physical examination, the patient was sweating profusely and in respiratory distress. Investigations that may be useful include laboratory tests to rule out heart failure like BNP or NT-proBNP levels, echocardiography to assess cardiac structure and function, chest X-ray to check for pulmonary congestion, electrocardiography to check for abnormalities, and biomarkers to assess prognosis and guide therapy. The document outlines the role and findings of these various diagnostic tests in evaluating the patient's condition and determining if heart failure is present and the underlying etiology.
Fragmented QRS Complex is associated with the Left Ventricular Remodeling in ...submissionclinmedima
A total of 140 patients with AMI were enrolled. Accoridng to the presence of fQRS in presenting electrocardiogram. The patients were divided into fQRS group and NonfQRS group. Real-time three-dimensional echocardiograph parameters measured in-hospital and 6-month follow-up period were collected.
FragmentedQRSComplexisassociatedwiththeLeftVentricular Remodeling in Patients...semualkaira
A total of 140 patients with AMI were enrolled. Accoridng to the presence of
fQRS in presenting electrocardiogram. The patients were divided into fQRS group and NonfQRS group. Real-time three-dimensional echocardiograph parameters measured in-hospital
and 6-month follow-up period were collected. The difference between two groups and the
influencing factors of left ventricular remodeling were analyzed.
This document summarizes a study reporting on patients experiencing cardiogenic shock following acute myocardial infarction. The study analyzed 1,190 patients registered in the SHOCK Trial Registry between 1993-1997. It found that predominant left ventricular failure was the most common cause of shock (78.5%), while mechanical complications like ventricular septal rupture or tamponade caused shock in about 12% of cases. In-hospital mortality was 60% overall but higher at 87.3% for patients with ventricular septal rupture. Outcomes were better for patients receiving treatments like thrombolysis, intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation, coronary angiography, angioplasty or bypass surgery. After adjusting for treatments, early revascularization was found to
Echocardiography can help in the early diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome in emergency department patients presenting with chest pain. A study found that echocardiography identified regional wall motion abnormalities in 90% of patients who were later confirmed to have a myocardial infarction, while only 30% of these patients had ST segment elevations on electrocardiograms. Stress echocardiography using dobutamine stress testing can also safely evaluate patients for ischemia and help determine which low- to moderate-risk patients can be safely discharged from the emergency department.
Cardiac CT Angiography to detect Myocardial Bridging Han Naung Tun
CTCA is a reliable non-invasive tool for detecting myocardial bridging in coronary artery disease. [The study] found an 8.2% frequency of myocardial bridging in 219 patients with coronary artery disease who underwent CTCA. CTCA allows for visualization of the length and depth of the bridging artery and measurement of stenosis. While myocardial bridging can be clinically significant when associated with hemodynamic changes, in most cases it remains asymptomatic. CTCA is an emerging alternative to other invasive tests for diagnosing myocardial bridging.
This document summarizes recent evidence on medical treatments, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for stable coronary artery disease. Key findings include:
1) Large clinical trials found no significant difference in outcomes between PCI and optimal medical therapy for stable CAD patients.
2) CABG was shown to reduce mortality, myocardial infarction, and repeat revascularization compared to medical therapy or PCI for multi-vessel disease.
3) For left main coronary artery disease, CABG may be preferable to PCI for patients with high anatomical complexity scores.
4) Ongoing trials like ISCHEMIA are further evaluating optimal revascularization strategies for stable CAD patients with ischemia.
Computed tomography angiography (CTA) of the coronary arteries is a useful noninvasive tool to rule out significant coronary artery disease (CAD) in many clinical situations. Recent guidelines of stable CAD and non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction endorse the use of CTA in symptomatic patients with low to intermediate likelihood of the disease, given the particularly high negative predictive value of the technique. However, in patients with high pre-test likelihood of CAD, the technique is not recommended, and one of the reasons is the high probability of coronary calcification in these patients, which interferes with the analysis of the images and reduces the specificity and negative predictive value of CTA.
(TOSHIBA CTEU140095) - Article from Toshiba's VISIONS Magazine#25, March 2015
Whom to refer for mitral valve repair and whom notdrucsamal
This document discusses the treatment of mitral regurgitation in patients with heart failure. It describes the mechanisms of functional and ischemic mitral regurgitation. While medical therapy can improve symptoms and survival, cardiac resynchronization therapy may also help reduce mitral regurgitation severity and improve outcomes. Surgery to repair the mitral valve is an option but the risk of recurrence of mitral regurgitation is high, especially with more advanced left ventricular remodeling. Randomized trials are still needed to determine whether surgical correction provides clear benefits over medical therapy alone in high-risk patients. Percutaneous mitral valve repair may be a lower risk option for inoperable patients to reduce symptoms.
Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is an inappropriate dilatation of the coronary arteries. It has an unknown etiology but may be due to genetic or inflammatory factors. CAE is detected in 3-8% of angiograms and can be diffuse or localized. It can cause angina due to turbulent blood flow. Diagnosis is typically made using angiography, CT, or MRI imaging. Treatment involves aspirin due to risk of thrombosis, with surgical revascularization for significant coronary artery disease.
This document summarizes a study that used diagnostic ultrasound to detect atherosclerotic changes in the femoral arteries of the lower limbs. The study examined 5 cases with a history of high blood pressure and an unbalanced diet. Ultrasound images of the femoral arteries were analyzed for changes from the normal triphasic waveform pattern. Atherosclerosis was indicated by the presence of a biphasic waveform with prolonged diastole and reduced systole peaks, or a monophasic waveform with only a low systole peak and no diastole. The degree of change correlated with the severity of atherosclerotic changes. Ultrasound was found to be a good non-invasive method for detecting atherosclerosis in the femoral arteries.
The role of Echocardiography In coronary artery disease and Acute Myocardial...Nizam Uddin
This document discusses the role of echocardiography in diagnosing coronary artery disease and acute myocardial infarction. It begins by explaining that echocardiography provides important information about cardiac function and hemodynamics, and is useful when electrocardiograms or cardiac enzyme levels are non-diagnostic for patients experiencing chest pain. It then describes how echocardiography can be used to evaluate left ventricular function, wall motion abnormalities, and rule out other potential causes of chest pain. The document focuses on how echocardiography is used to diagnose acute coronary syndrome, locate the site of myocardial infarction, and estimate infarct size. It also discusses techniques like strain imaging and speckle tracking echocardiography that can provide additional quantitative analysis
Coronary aneurysms are seen in 0.3-5% of patients undergoing coronary angiography. The most common cause is atherosclerosis. Aneurysms form due to disruption of the vessel wall from weakened media allowing dilation from intraluminal pressure. While often asymptomatic, aneurysms can cause angina, embolization, or rupture. Surgical correction via ligation, bypass, or patch repair is preferred but covered stents may be used for larger aneurysms over 10mm to reduce risk of restenosis.
This document discusses Takayasu's Disease and Buerger's Disease, also known as thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO), which have a high prevalence in Oriental countries. It describes an endovascular approach for treating Buerger's Disease, including diagnostic ultrasound findings. The procedure is outlined briefly, noting differences in characteristics for atherosclerosis, diabetic arteriopathy, and Buerger's Disease. Clinical cases are presented before and after the endovascular procedure. The conclusion states the endovascular approach can be effective for Buerger's Disease due to intense vasovasorum development.
Coronary angioplasty has revolutionized the management of coronary artery disease. It has not ceased to develop to become the reference method of myocardial revascularization. The aim of our study is to evaluate the ultrasound parameters of left ventricular function after coronary angioplasty. This is a prospective analytical study including patients with stable coronary artery disease with a known coronary artery anatomy programmed for coronary angioplasty. Transthoracic echocardiography was performed four hours before and seven days after myocardial revascularization.
Coronary heart disease is a major cause of mortality worldwide. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), also known as coronary angioplasty, is a non-surgical procedure used to treat blockages within the coronary arteries of the heart. During PCI, a catheter is inserted into an artery and guided to the site of blockage where a balloon is inflated to open the artery. Often a stent is placed to keep the artery open. PCI has become a common revascularization treatment for acute coronary syndromes and stable angina. While generally safe, complications from PCI occur in less than 2% of patients and include adverse reactions, acute myocardial infarction, bleeding, and death in less than 0.08% of patients.
Takayasu's arteritis is an inflammatory disease that causes stenosis of the aorta and its main branches. It most commonly affects young women in Asia. Symptoms vary depending on the arteries affected but may include headaches, fatigue, limb claudication, and hypertension. Diagnosis involves assessing symptoms, physical exam findings like blood pressure differences between limbs, and imaging tests like angiograms. Treatment consists of corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs to control inflammation, with surgery as needed for complications from narrowed arteries. Strict management of cardiovascular risk factors is also important.
This document discusses the differences between CABG (coronary artery bypass grafting) and PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) for treating multivessel coronary artery disease. It notes that both procedures are established treatments, but that factors like mortality benefit, quality of life improvements, costs, and long-term effects need to be considered. The concept of "functional angioplasty" and using FFR (fractional flow reserve) to accurately evaluate clinical ischemia in the catheterization lab are introduced as ways to optimize outcomes from PCI. Several studies comparing outcomes of FFR-guided versus angiography-guided PCI are summarized. The document also discusses unfavorable aspects of CABG like invasiveness and long-term graft failure
STICH (Surgical Treatment for Ischemic Heart Failure)theheart.org
- Population and treatment:
1212 patients with coronary artery disease amenable to coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) with LVEF <35%
Randomized to CABG or standard medical therapy alone
- Primary outcome:
All-cause death
STICH myocardial viability substudy:
- A substudy designed to determine whether substantial viable myocardium evident at baseline (visualized by SPECT imaging or dobutamine echo) affects all-cause mortality over five years or influences the relative effectiveness of the selected treatment strategy
See the article at http://www.theheart.org/article/1204899.do
STICH (Surgical Treatment for Ischemic Heart Failure)
Similar to Correlation Between ECG Changes and 2D Speckle Tracking Echocardiography with Coronary Angiography in Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients
This document discusses techniques for evaluating left ventricular function in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy, including multigated angiography (MUGA), myocardial perfusion scintigraphy using thallium-201 or technetium-99m tracers, gated cardiac single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and positron emission tomography (PET). SPECT and PET can assess myocardial perfusion, function, volumes, and viability. Segmental analysis of wall motion and calculations of ejection fraction from gated imaging provide prognostic information. The identification of viable but ischemic tissue has implications for the potential benefits of revascularization.
Heart Failure - What to expect from the Investigations?Praveen Nagula
This document discusses investigations for a 65-year-old male patient presenting with worsening shortness of breath. On physical examination, the patient was sweating profusely and in respiratory distress. Investigations that may be useful include laboratory tests to rule out heart failure like BNP or NT-proBNP levels, echocardiography to assess cardiac structure and function, chest X-ray to check for pulmonary congestion, electrocardiography to check for abnormalities, and biomarkers to assess prognosis and guide therapy. The document outlines the role and findings of these various diagnostic tests in evaluating the patient's condition and determining if heart failure is present and the underlying etiology.
Fragmented QRS Complex is associated with the Left Ventricular Remodeling in ...submissionclinmedima
A total of 140 patients with AMI were enrolled. Accoridng to the presence of fQRS in presenting electrocardiogram. The patients were divided into fQRS group and NonfQRS group. Real-time three-dimensional echocardiograph parameters measured in-hospital and 6-month follow-up period were collected.
FragmentedQRSComplexisassociatedwiththeLeftVentricular Remodeling in Patients...semualkaira
A total of 140 patients with AMI were enrolled. Accoridng to the presence of
fQRS in presenting electrocardiogram. The patients were divided into fQRS group and NonfQRS group. Real-time three-dimensional echocardiograph parameters measured in-hospital
and 6-month follow-up period were collected. The difference between two groups and the
influencing factors of left ventricular remodeling were analyzed.
This document summarizes a study reporting on patients experiencing cardiogenic shock following acute myocardial infarction. The study analyzed 1,190 patients registered in the SHOCK Trial Registry between 1993-1997. It found that predominant left ventricular failure was the most common cause of shock (78.5%), while mechanical complications like ventricular septal rupture or tamponade caused shock in about 12% of cases. In-hospital mortality was 60% overall but higher at 87.3% for patients with ventricular septal rupture. Outcomes were better for patients receiving treatments like thrombolysis, intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation, coronary angiography, angioplasty or bypass surgery. After adjusting for treatments, early revascularization was found to
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This document summarizes recent advances in imaging technologies for detecting and assessing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. It discusses how MRI, CT, and molecular imaging techniques can now detect atherosclerosis earlier in its development by imaging plaque composition in arterial walls, in addition to imaging advanced stenosis and its effects. These new imaging approaches may help stratify disease risk, monitor treatment effects, and improve understanding of atherosclerosis biology.
A Speckle Tracking Echocardiographic Study for Correlation Between Global Lef...Premier Publishers
Global longitudinal strain (GLS) measured by Two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging (2D-STI) has been shown to be useful for assessing subtle changes in the left ventricular function with increasing severity of aortic stenosis (AS) in patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). To evaluate the relation between the severity of valve stenosis and GLS measured by 2D-STI in AS patients with normal LVEF. We studied 65 subjects (age, 53_75 years) with normal LVEF (≥50%) but without overt coronary artery disease. Patients were stratified into four groups (control, mild, moderate and severe AS), the clinical characteristics and echocardiographic findings were compared among the groups. Using dedicated software, we measured GLS in the apical four, two and three -chamber views. LVEF was not significantly different among the four groups. However, GLS showed significant differences among the four groups (controls;18.9±1.4, mild: 18.8±1.3, moderate: 15.35±1.6and severe: 12.42±1.4, ANOVA P = 0.001), GLS was significantly correlated with AVA, mean PG and LV mass index. Despite unchanged LVEF, GLS gradually decreased as severity of AS increases. GLS measured by 2D-STI is useful to assess subtle changes in LV function in AS patients.
this is a slide on myocardial infraction to figure you out what exactly it is !
though i have not mentioned the diet based causes ............etc.
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Exercise stress echocardiography in patients with aortic stenosis: impact of baseline diastolic dysfunction and functional capacity on mortality and aortic valve replacement
Authors: Andrew N. Rassi, Wael AlJaroudi, Sahar Naderi, M Chadi Alraies, Venu Menon, Leonardo Rodriguez, Richard Grimm, Brian Griffin, Wael A. Jaber
http://www.thecdt.org/article/view/2855
Wellens’ Syndrome: Exception to the Rule: One Referral at a Time!asclepiuspdfs
We describe two patients with Wellens’ syndrome. In these patients, the electrocardiogram changes must be recognized promptly and accurately. These cases are managed aggressively and early invasive treatment approach is recommended to avoid myocardial infarction and death.
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a non-atherosclerotic separation of the coronary arterial walls, creating a false lumen. It predominantly affects young to middle-aged women and can lead to myocardial ischemia. Diagnosis is challenging as angiographic findings can mimic atherosclerosis. Intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography provide better visualization of the dissection and intimal tears. Management involves antiplatelet therapy but thrombolysis and anticoagulation should be avoided due to risk of extension. Prognosis is generally good but recurrence risk remains.
Carotid revascularization in cad patientsDIPAK PATADE
Carotid artery disease is common in patients with coronary artery disease undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The incidence of perioperative stroke after CABG is around 1.6-3.1%, with risks increased by factors like aortic atherosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, prior stroke, and carotid stenosis. Strokes are often embolic and occur during or soon after surgery. Asymptomatic carotid stenosis alone may not increase stroke risks significantly, but bilateral or recently symptomatic stenosis does. Careful screening and management of atherosclerotic risk factors can help reduce perioperative stroke risks in patients with coexisting carotid and coronary artery disease.
This document describes a study analyzing electrocardiographic criteria for diagnosing acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting with left bundle-branch block. The study used data from over 26,000 patients to develop and validate criteria. Three criteria were independently predictive: ST-segment elevation concordant with the QRS complex; ST-segment depression in leads V1-V3; and ST-segment elevation discordant from the QRS complex. Combining these into a scoring system allowed accurate diagnosis of infarction in this difficult patient group.
This case report describes a 37-year-old man who presented with sudden onset severe left-sided neck pain and ST elevations on his ECG. He was incorrectly diagnosed with an anterior wall myocardial infarction and thrombolyzed. Further examination revealed differential blood pressures between his upper and lower extremities, suggesting an underlying aortic coarctation. Imaging confirmed severe coarctation of the aorta. The atypical presentation of neck pain and ECG changes were likely due to vasospasm and compression related to the coarctation. This case highlights the importance of a full clinical assessment prior to thrombolytic therapy to avoid unnecessary procedures.
Fibrinolysis in stemi a second thought- tip august 2016Sachin Adukia
This case report describes a 30-year old male who presented with chest discomfort and progressive breathlessness. An ECG showed ST elevation resembling a STEMI. However, cardiac enzymes were normal and there was incoherence between symptoms and ECG. Cardiac sarcoidosis was considered and confirmed through cardiac MRI, endomyocardial biopsy, and elevated serum ACE level. The patient was started on steroids and anti-arrhythmics, resulting in partial symptom remission. This case highlights that cardiac sarcoidosis can present with ST elevation on ECG and should be considered to avoid unnecessary fibrinolysis when there is discrepancy between presentation and test results.
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an infrequent and often missed diagnosis among patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Unfortunately, SCAD can result in significant morbidities such as myocardial ischemia and infarction, ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Lack of angiographic recognition from clinicians is a major factor of under-diagnosis. With the advent of new imaging modalities, particularly with intracoronary imaging, there has been improved diagnosis of SCAD. The aim of this paper is to review the epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnosis and management of SCAD.
Characteristics of coronary artery ectasia and its association with carotid i...Premier Publishers
This study was conducted to uncover the relation between coronary artery ectasia (CAE) and markers of atherosclerosis. A total of 1611 coronary angiograms were prospectively examined to find out patients with CAE. Those patients were divided into 2 groups: Mixed CAE with stenotic coronary artery disease (CAD) “group 1” and pure CAE “group 2”. Two control groups of age-adjusted subjects were selected consecutively in a 1:1 fashion; one with normal coronaries “group 3” (Pure CAE: normal coronaries) and the other with obstructive CAD only “group 4” (Mixed CAE: obstructive CAD). All recruited subjects underwent carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level measurements. Out of examined angiograms, 35 subjects showed mixed CAE “group 1” and 26 showed pure CAE “group 2”. Age and gender-adjusted logistic regression analysis model revealed that significant independent predictors for CAE were: hypertension, smoking, absence of DM and hs-CRP level > 3 mg/L. Mean carotid IMT was significantly higher in group 2 than group 3 and in group 4 than group 1 (1±0.1 versus 0.4±0.2 mm and 1.4±0.4 versus 1±0.2 mm respectively, P < 0.001 for both). Mean hs-CRP level was significantly higher in group 1 than group 4 and in group 2 than group 3 (7±2 versus 3±0.8 mg/L and 6±2 versus 1±0.6 mg/L respectively, P < 0.001 for both). We concluded that atherosclerosis may not be the only plausible explanation for CAE.
This document describes a case report of a 70-year-old man found to have a giant left atrial myxoma, which is a rare type of heart tumor. Trans-thoracic echocardiography revealed a large irregular mass occupying the entire left atrium. The patient underwent successful surgical excision of the mass. Pathological examination confirmed it was a left atrial myxoma measuring 7.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm. Follow-up echocardiography showed no remaining tumor and normal heart function. While rare in the elderly, left atrial myxomas should be considered as a potential cause of cardiac symptoms even in older patients.
This study evaluated the use of hand-held echocardiography (HHE) as point-of-care ultrasound scanning (POCUS) to detect potential sources of embolism in 130 patients with non-lacunar ischemic stroke within 24 hours of onset. Main sources of embolism (MSEs) detected by HHE included embolic valvulopathies and severe ventricular dysfunction, and were confirmed in 19.23% of patients by comparison with transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). Large vessel occlusion and chronic heart failure independently predicted the detection of MSEs. HHE also identified an enlarged left atrium as an independent predictor of later detection of atrial fibrillation in patients
Ventricular Arrhythmias in Cardiac Amyloidosis.pdfSolidaSakhan
This document provides an overview of ventricular arrhythmias in cardiac amyloidosis. It discusses that arrhythmias in cardiac amyloidosis can include atrial arrhythmias, AV block, or ventricular arrhythmias. The clinical significance of ventricular arrhythmias is variable, with some studies finding they predict prognosis and others not. Predictors of ventricular tachycardia in cardiac amyloidosis include a history of congestive heart failure, presyncope or syncope, and structural heart abnormalities seen on echocardiogram or cardiac MRI like reduced ejection fraction or increased fibrosis. Electrophysiology studies can help determine conduction disease risk and guide therapies.
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Evaluation of Agro-morphological Performances of Hybrid Varieties of Chili Pe...Premier Publishers
In Benin, chilli pepper is a widely consumed as vegetable whose production requires the use of performant varieties. This work assessed, at Parakou and Malanville, the performance of six F1 hybrids of chilli including five imported (Laali, Laser, Nandi, Kranti, Nandita) and one local (De cayenne), in completely randomized block design at four replications and 15 plants per elementary plot. Agro-morphological data were collected and submitted to analysis of variance and factor analysis of mixed data. The results showed the effects of variety, location and their interactions were highly significant for most of the growth, earliness and yield traits. Imported hybrid varieties showed the best performances compared to the local one. Multivariate analysis revealed that 'De cayenne' was earlier, short in size, thin-stemmed, red fruits and less yielding (≈ 1 t.ha-1). The imported hybrids LaaliF1 and KrantiF1 were of strong vegetative vigor, more yielding (> 6 t.ha-1) by developing larger, long and hard fruits. Other hybrids showed intermediate performances. This study highlighted the importance of imported hybrids in improving yield and preservation of chili fruits. However, stability and adaptation analyses to local conditions are necessary for their adoption.
An Empirical Approach for the Variation in Capital Market Price Changes Premier Publishers
The chances of an investor in the stock market depends mainly on some certain decisions in respect to equilibrium prices, which is the condition of a system competing favorably and effectively. This paper considered a stochastic model which was latter transformed to non-linear ordinary differential equation where stock volatility was used as a key parameter. The analytical solution was obtained which determined the equilibrium prices. A theorem was developed and proved to show that the proposed mathematical model follows a normal distribution since it has a symmetric property. Finally, graphical results were presented and the effects of the relevant parameters were discussed.
Influence of Nitrogen and Spacing on Growth and Yield of Chia (Salvia hispani...Premier Publishers
Chia is an emerging cash crop in Kenya and its production is inhibited by lack of agronomic management information. A field experiment was conducted in February-June and May-August 2021, to determine the influence of nitrogen and spacing on growth and yield of Chia. A randomized complete block design with a split plot arrangement was used with four nitrogen rates as the main plots (0, 40, 80, 120 kg N ha-1) and three spacing (30 cm x 15 cm (s1), 30 cm x 30 cm (s2), 50 cm x 50 cm (s3)). Application of 120 kg N ha-1 significantly increased (p≤0.05) vegetative growth and seed yield of Chia. Stem height, branches, stem diameter and leaves increased by 23-28%, 11-13%, 43-55% and 59-88% respectively. Spacing s3 significantly increased (p≤0.05) vegetative growth. An increase of 27-74%, 36-45% and 73-107% was recorded in number of leaves, stem diameter and dry weight, respectively. Chia yield per plant was significantly higher (p≤0.05) in s3. However, when expressed per unit area, s1 significantly produced higher yields. The study recommends 120 kg N ha-1 or higher nitrogen rates and a closer spacing of 15 cm x 30 cm as the best option for Chia production in Kenya.
Enhancing Social Capital During the Pandemic: A Case of the Rural Women in Bu...Premier Publishers
The document discusses a case study of enhancing social capital among rural women in Bukidnon Province, Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic through a livelihood project. Key findings include:
1) Technical trainings provided by the project increased the women's knowledge, allowing them to generate additional household income through vegetable gardening during the pandemic.
2) The women's social capital, as measured by groups/networks, trust, and cooperation, increased by 15.5% from 2019 to 2020 through increased participation in their association.
3) Main occupations, income sources, and ethnicity influenced the women's social capital. The project enhanced social ties that empowered the rural women economically and socially despite challenges of the pandemic.
Impact of Provision of Litigation Supports through Forensic Investigations on...Premier Publishers
This paper presents an argument through the fraud triangle theory that the provision of litigation supports through forensic audits and investigations in relation to corporate fraud cases is adequate for effective prosecution of perpetrators as well as corporate fraud prevention. To support this argument, this study operationalized provision of litigation supports through forensic audit and investigations, data mining for trends and patterns, and fraud data collection and preparation. A sample of 500 respondents was drawn from the population of professional accountants and legal practitioners in Nigeria. Questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection and this was mailed to the respective respondents. Resulting responses were analyzed using the OLS multiple regression techniques via the SPSS statistical software. The results reveal that the provision of litigation supports through forensic audits and investigations, fraud data mining for trends and patterns and fraud data collection and preparation for court proceedings have a positive and significant impact on corporate fraud prevention in Nigeria. This study therefore recommends that regulators should promote the provision of litigation supports through forensic audits and investigations in relation to corporate fraud cases in publicly listed firms in Nigeria, as this will help provide reports that are acceptable in court proceedings.
Improving the Efficiency of Ratio Estimators by Calibration WeightingsPremier Publishers
It is observed that the performances of most improved ratio estimators depend on some optimality conditions that need to be satisfied to guarantee better estimator. This paper develops a new approach to ratio estimation that produces a more efficient class of ratio estimators that do not depend on any optimality conditions for optimum performance using calibration weightings. The relative performances of the proposed calibration ratio estimators are compared with a corresponding global [Generalized Regression (GREG)] estimator. Results of analysis showed that the proposed calibration ratio estimators are substantially superior to the traditional GREG-estimator with relatively small bias, mean square error, average length of confidence interval and coverage probability. In general, the proposed calibration ratio estimators are more efficient than all existing estimators considered in the study.
Urban Liveability in the Context of Sustainable Development: A Perspective fr...Premier Publishers
Urbanization and quality of urban life are mutually related and however it varies geographically and regionally. With unprecedented growth of urban centres, challenge against urban development is more in terms of how to enhance quality of urban life and liveability. Making sense of and measuring urban liveability of urban places has become a crucial step in the context of sustainable development paradigm. Geographical regions depict variations in nature of urban development and consequently level of urban liveability. The coastal regain of West Bengal faces unusual challenges caused by increasing urbanization, uncontrolled growth, and expansion of economic activities like tourism and changing environmental quality. The present study offers a perspective on urban liveability of urban places located in coastal region comprising of Purba Medinipur and South 24 Parganas districts. The study uses the liveability standards covering four major pillars- institutional, social, economic and physical and their indicators. This leads to develop a City Liveability Index to rank urban places of the region, higher the index values better the urban liveability. The data for the purpose is collected from various secondary sources. Study finds that the eastern coastal region of the country covering state of West Bengal depicts variations in index of liveability determined by physical, economic, social and institutional indicators.
Transcript Level of Genes Involved in “Rebaudioside A” Biosynthesis Pathway u...Premier Publishers
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a plant which has recently been used widely as a sweetener. This medicinal plant has some components such as diterpenoid glycosides called steviol glycosides [SGs]. Rebaudioside A is a diterpenoid steviol glycoside which is 300 times sweeter than table sugar. This study was done to investigate the effect of GA3 (50 mg/L) on the expression of 14 genes involved in Rebaudioside A biosynthesis pathway in Stevia rebaudiana under in vitro conditions. The expression of DXS remarkably decreased by day 3. Also, probably because of the negative feedback of GA3 on MEP-drived isoprenes, GGDS transcript level reached its lowest amount after GA3 treatment. The abundance of DXR, CMS, CMK, MCS, and CDPS transcripts showed a significant increase at various days after this treatment. A significant drop in the expression levels of KS and UGT85C2 is detected during the first day. However, expression changes of HDR and KD were not remarkable. Results revealed that the level of transcript of UGT74G1 and UGT76G1 up regulated significantly 4 and 2 times higher than control, respectively. However, more research needs to shed more light on the mechanism of GA3 on gene expression of MEP pathway.
Multivariate Analysis of Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) Clones on Mor...Premier Publishers
Information on genetic variability for biochemical characters is a prerequisite for improvement of tea quality. Thirteen introduced tea clones characterized with objective; assessing tea clones based on morphological characters at Melko and Gera research stations. The study was conducted during 2017/18 cropping season on experimental plots in RCBD with three replications. Data recorded on morphological traits like days from pruning to harvest, height to first branch, stem diameter, leaf serration density, leaf length, leaf width, leaf size, petiole length, leaf ratio, internode length, shoot length, number of shoot, canopy diameter, hundred shoot weight, fresh leaf yield per tree. Cluster analysis of morphological trait grouped into four clusters indicated, the existence of divergence among the tested clones. The maximum inter-cluster distance was between clusters I and IV (35.27) while the minimum inter cluster distance was observed between clusters I and II (7.8).Principal components analysis showed that the first five principal components with eigenvalues greater than one accounted 86.45% for 15 morphological traits. Generally, the study indicated presence of variability for several morphological traits. However, high morphological variation between clones is not a guarantee for a high genetic variation; therefore, molecular studies need to be considered as complementary to biochemical studies.
Causes, Consequences and Remedies of Juvenile Delinquency in the Context of S...Premier Publishers
This research work was designed to examine nature of juvenile offences committed by juveniles, causes of juvenile delinquency, consequences of juvenile delinquency and remedies for juvenile delinquency in the context of Sub-Saharan Africa with specific reference to Eritrea. Left unchecked, juvenile delinquents on the streets engage in petty theft, take alcohol or drugs, rape women, rob people at night involve themselves in criminal gangs and threaten the public at night. To shed light on the problem of juvenile delinquency in the Sub-Saharan region data was collected through primary and secondary sources. A sample size of 70 juvenile delinquents was selected from among 112 juvenile delinquents in remand at the Asmara Juvenile Rehabilitation Center in the Eritrean capital. The study was carried out through coded self-administered questionnaires administered to a sample of 70 juvenile delinquents. The survey evidence indicates that the majority of the juvenile respondents come either from families constructed by unmarried couples or separated or divorced parents where largely the father is missing in the home or dead. The findings also indicate that children born out of wedlock, families led by single mothers, lack of fatherly role models, poor parental-child relationships and negative peer group influence as dominant causes of juvenile infractions. The implication is that broken and stressed families are highly likely to be the breeding grounds for juvenile delinquency. The survey evidence indicates that stealing, truancy or absenteeism from school, rowdy or unruly behavior at school, free-riding in public transportation, damaging the book of fellow students and beating other young persons are the most common forms of juvenile offenses. It is therefore, recommended that parents and guardians should exercise proper parental supervision and give adequate care to transmit positive societal values to children. In addition, the government, the police, prosecution and courts, non-government organizations, parents, teachers, religious leaders, education administrators and other stakeholders should develop a child justice system that strives to prevent children from entering deeper into the criminal justice process.
The Knowledge of and Attitude to and Beliefs about Causes and Treatments of M...Premier Publishers
Stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness are a common occurrence in the Sub-Saharan region including Eritrea. Numerous studies from Sub-Saharan Africa suggest that stigma and discrimination are major problems in the community, with negative attitudes and behavior towards people with mental illness being widespread. In order to assess the whether such negative attitudes persist in the context of Eritrea this study explored the knowledge and perceptions of 90 Eritrean university students at the College of Business and Economics, the University of Asmara regarding the causes and remedies of mental illness A qualitative method involving coded self-administered questionnaires administered to a sample of 90 university students to collecting data at the end of 2019. The survey evidence points that almost 50% of the respondents had contact with a mentally ill person suggesting that the significant number of the respondents experienced a first-hand encounter and knowledge of mental illness in their family and community. The findings show an overall greater science-based understanding of the causes of mental illness to be followed by recommended psychiatric treatments. The survey evidence indicates that the top three leading causes of mental illness in the context of Eritrea according to the respondents are brain disease (76%), bad events in the life of the mentally ill person (66%) and substance abuse or alcohol taking, smoking, taking drugs like hashish. (54%). The majority of the respondents have a very sympathetic and positive outlook towards mentally ill persons suggesting that mentally illness does not simply affect a chosen individual rather it can happen to anybody regardless of economic class, social status, ethnicity race and religion. Medical interventions cited by the majority of the respondents as being effective treatments for mental illness centered on the idea that hospitals and clinics for treatment and even cures for psychiatric disease. Changing perceptions of mental illnesses in Eritrea that paralleled the very caring and sympathetic attitudes of the sample university students would require raising public awareness regarding mental illness through education, using the mass media to raise public awareness, integrating mental health into the primary health care system, decentralizing mental health care services to increase access to treatment and providing affordable service to maintain positive treatment outcomes.
Effect of Phosphorus and Zinc on the Growth, Nodulation and Yield of Soybean ...Premier Publishers
This study investigated the effects of phosphorus and zinc on the growth, nodulation, and yield of two soybean varieties in Nigeria. Phosphorus application significantly affected growth, nodulation, yield, and some yield components, with 60 kg P2O5/ha giving the highest growth and yield. Phosphorus also increased nodulation, with 30 kg P2O5/ha providing the highest nodulation. Zinc application did not significantly affect most growth characters or nodulation, except for reducing plant height. Phosphorus increased soybean yield significantly to 1.9 t/ha compared to the control of 1.7 t/ha. Protein and oil contents were not significantly affected by phosphorus but were by zinc
Influence of Harvest Stage on Yield and Yield Components of Orange Fleshed Sw...Premier Publishers
A field experiment was conducted at Adami Tullu Agricultural Research Center in 2018 under rainfed condition with supplementary irrigation to determine the influence of harvest stage on vine yield and tuberous root yield of orange fleshed sweet potato varieties. The experiment consisted of four harvest stages (105, 120, 135 and 150 days after planting) and Kulfo, Tulla and Guntute varieties. A 4 X 3 factorial experiment arranged in randomized complete block design with three replications was used. Interaction of harvest stage and variety significantly influenced above ground fresh biomass, vine length, marketable tuberous root weight per hectare, commercial harvest index and harvest index. The highest mean values of above ground fresh biomass (66.12 t/ha) and marketable tuberous root weight (56.39 t/ha) were produced by Guntute variety harvested at 135 days after planting. Based on the results, it can be recommended that, farmers of the study area can grow Guntute variety by harvesting at 135 days after planting to obtain optimum vine and tuberous root yields.
Performance evaluation of upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) and variability study...Premier Publishers
This study evaluated 13 upland rice varieties over two locations in Ethiopia for yield and other traits. Significant differences were found among varieties for several traits. The highest yielding varieties were Chewaka, Hiddassie, and Fogera 1. Chewaka yielded 5395.8 kg/ha on average, 25.8-35% more than the check. Most varieties matured within 120-130 days. High heritability was found for days to heading, panicle length, and grain yield, indicating these traits can be easily improved through selection. Grain yield also had high genetic variation and heritability with genetic advance, suggesting yield can be improved through selection. This study identified variability that can be used
Response of Hot Pepper (Capsicum Annuum L.) to Deficit Irrigation in Bennatse...Premier Publishers
This study was conducted at Enchete kebele in Benna-Tsemay Woreda, South Omo Zone to evaluate the response of hot pepper to deficit irrigation on yield and water productivity under furrow irrigation system. The experiment comprised four treatments (100 % of ETc, 85% of ETc, 70 % of ETc and 50% of ETc), respectively. The experiment was laid out in RCBD and replicated four times. The two years combined yield results indicated that, the maximum total yield (20.38 t/ha) was obtained from 100% ETc while minimum yield (12.92 t/ha) was obtained from 50% of ETc deficit irrigation level. The highest WUE 5.22 kg/ha mm-1 was obtained from 50% of ETc. Treatment of 100% ETc irrigation application had highest benefit cost ratio (4.5) than all others treatments. Applying 50% of ETc reduce the yield by 37% when compared to 100 % ETc. Accordingly, to achieve maximum hot pepper yield in areas where water is not scarce, applying 100% ETc irrigation water application level throughout whole growing season under furrow irrigation system is recommended. But, in the study area water scarcity is the major limiting factor for crop production. So, it is possible to get better yield and water productivity of hot pepper when we apply 85% ETc irrigation water throughout growing season under furrow irrigation system.
Harnessing the Power of Agricultural Waste: A Study of Sabo Market, Ikorodu, ...Premier Publishers
Nigeria is still burdened with huge responsibilities of waste disposal because the potential for benefits of proper waste management is yet to be harnessed. The paper evaluates the capacity of the Sabo Cattle market in producing the required quantities of waste from animal dung alongside decomposed fruits with a view to generating renewable energy possibilities for lighting, security and other business activities of the market. It is estimated that about 998 million tons of agricultural waste is produced yearly in the country with organic wastes amounting to 80 percent of the total solid wastes. This can be categorized into biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes. The paper evaluates the capacity of the Sabo Cattle market in producing the required quantities of waste from animal dung alongside decomposed fruits with a view to generating renewable energy possibilities for lighting, security and other business activities of the market. The Sabo market was treated as a study case with the adoption of in-depth examinations of the facility, animals and products for sale and waste generated. A combination of experimental, interviews (qualitative) and design simulation (for final phase) was adopted to extract, verify and analyse the data generated from the study. Animal waste samples were subjected to compositional and fibre analysis with results showing that the sample has high potency for biogas production. Biodegradable Wastes are human and animal excreta, agricultural and all degradable wastes. Availability of high quantity of waste generated being organic in Sabo market allows the use of anaerobic digestion to be proposed as a waste to energy technology due to its feasibility for conversion of moist biodegradable wastes into biogas. The study found that at peak supply period during the Islamic festivities, a conservative 300tonnes of animal waste is generated during the week which translates to over 800kilowatts of electricity.
Influence of Conferences and Job Rotation on Job Productivity of Library Staf...Premier Publishers
The general purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of conferences and job rotation on job productivity of library staff in tertiary institutions in Imo State, Nigeria. The survey research design was used for this study using questionnaire as an instrument for data collection. This study covered the entire population of 661. Out of these, 501 copies of the questionnaire representing 75.8% were duly completed and returned for analysis. Student’s t-test was used to analyze the research questions. The finding showed that conferences had no significant influence on the job productivity of library staff in tertiary institutions in Imo State, Nigeria (F cal= 7.86; t-vale =6.177; p >0.005). Finding also showed that job rotation significantly influences job productivity of library staff in tertiary institutions in Imo State, Nigeria (F-cal value= 18.65; t-value = 16.225; P<0.05). This study recommended that, government should ensure that library staff participate in conferences with themes and topics that are relevant to the job they perform and also ensure that there should be proper evaluation and feedback mechanism which aimed to ensuring control and minimize abuse of their development opportunities. Again, there should be written statement of objectives in order to sustain job rotation programmes. Also, that training and development needs of library staff must be identified and analyzed before embarking on job rotation processes as this would help to build skills, competences, specialization and high job productivity.
Scanning Electron Microscopic Structure and Composition of Urinary Calculi of...Premier Publishers
This document summarizes a study on the scanning electron microscopic structure and chemical composition of urinary calculi (stones) found in geriatric dogs. Microscopic examination of urine samples revealed increased numbers of blood cells, epithelial cells, pus cells, casts, bacteria and crystals of various shapes, predominantly struvite, calcium oxalate dihydrate and monohydrate, and ammonium urate. Scanning electron microscopy showed perpendicular columnar strata of struvite crystals and wavy phases of uric acid. Chemical analysis identified calcium phosphate, calcium oxalate and urea stones. The study characterized the microscopic and electron microscopic appearance of crystals and chemical composition of urinary calculi in geriatric dogs.
Gentrification and its Effects on Minority Communities – A Comparative Case S...Premier Publishers
This paper does a comparative analysis of four global cities and their minority districts which have been experiencing the same structural pressure of gentrification. The main contribution of this paper is providing a detailed comparison of four micro geographies worldwide and the impacts of gentrification on them: Barrio Logan in San Diego, Bo-Kaap in Cape Town, the Mission District in San Francisco, and the Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus District in Vienna. All four cities have been experiencing the displacement of minority communities due to increases in property values. These cities were chosen because their governments enacted different policies to temper the gentrification process. It was found that cities which implemented social housing and cultural inclusionary policies were more successful in maintaining the cultural and demographic make-up of the districts.
Oil and Fatty Acid Composition Analysis of Ethiopian Mustard (Brasicacarinata...Premier Publishers
The experiments was conducted at Holetta Agricultural Research Center, to analyze forty nine Ethiopian Mustard land races for oil and fatty acid composition traits The experiment was carried out in a simple lattice design. The analysis of variance showed that there were highly significant differences among genotypes for all oil and fatty acid traits compared. The significant difference indicates the existence of genetic variability among the land races which is important for improvement
This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
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Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
Correlation Between ECG Changes and 2D Speckle Tracking Echocardiography with Coronary Angiography in Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients
2. Correlation Between ECG Changes and 2D Speckle Tracking Echocardiography with Coronary Angiography in Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients
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In the acute setting, echocardiography is useful to identify
wall motion abnormalities that may be the consequence of
acute myocardial ischemia in patients with non-diagnostic
ECG changes and ongoing chest pain (Peels et al., 1990).
Echocardiographic findings precede electrocardiographic
abnormalities and angina. Presence and severity of
myocardial dysfunction can be documented rapidly, so that
echocardiography is an important modality for risk
stratification in the emergency room (Lewis, 2005).
In acute ischemic chest pain, the primary role of rest
echocardiography is to assess the presence and extent of
regional wall motion abnormalities, encountered in
different types of myocardial injury (ischemia, stunning,
hibernation or necrosis). Echocardiography alone cannot
distinguish between ischemia and infarction; however, the
absence of wall motion abnormalities, especially in
patients with ongoing or prolonged chest pain > 45 min),
excludes major myocardial ischemia (Lancellotti et al.,
2014).
Ischemic myocardial tissue will have a different strain
pattern than normal myocardium, as it has less movement
than normal myocardium. This change seems to occur
immediately upon occlusion of the artery. Strain
echocardiography appears to be superior to regional WMA
in detection of coronary occlusion as it gives an objective
measurement (Rowland-Fisher et al., 2016).
There is a variety of ways to demonstrate this strain
deformation. A very convenient way is a display that uses
a polar map or “bull’s-eye”. Such a recording provides both
a global and regional assessment of the whole left ventricle
(Geyer et al., 2010). In the normal recording, all of the
segments are red and have values in the twenties or high
tens. The advantages of strain or strain rate are that they
avoid some of the limitations of wall motion analysis, such
as tethering, off-axis false positives and negatives and the
difficulties in analyzing subtle wall motion. There are
studies showing that strain is more sensitive than wall
motion for detecting myocardial ischemia. The recordings
are inherently quantitative. It is technically feasible to
record strain with stress studies. The strain values are
closer to assessing true regional contraction than either
wall motion or tissue Doppler. There is evidence to suggest
that strain may assist in assessing viability either at rest or
with stress (Blessberger et al., 2010).
Radial strain measures thickening (positive strain)
whereas longitudinal and circumferential strain measures
shortening (negative strain). Radial and circumferential
strains are measured in the parasternal short axis while
longitudinal strain is measured from apical views
(Amundsen et al., 2006).
The distinction between non-transmural and transmural
necrosis after myocardial infarction is clinically important,
because an increase in the degree of infarct transmurality
is associated with a greater number of infarct-related
complications, such as LV dysfunction, arrhythmia, and an
increased incidence of sudden death (Marwick et al.,
2007).
Speckle-tracking strains have increased sensitivity and
specificity in comparison with tissue Doppler for
determining the transmural extent of a myocardial
infarction. (Gjesdal et al., 2007). Also, it may offer a rapid
and sensitive tool to determine which patients with
NSTEMI would benefit from urgent revascularization. With
the advent and implementation of increasingly sensitive
troponin assays, it is likely that there will be an increased
proportion of patients with abnormal troponin values who
do not require urgent revascularization. Currently, the
evaluation of these patients with focused
echocardiography may be able to identify an obvious wall
motion abnormality; however, in the earliest phase of MI
there is microvascular obstruction that does not lead to
resultant wall motion abnormalities on conventional
echocardiography. The microvascular obstruction results
in impaired function of the longitudinally-oriented
subendocardial fibers of the LV prior to the development of
any overt wall motion changes (Bergerot et al., 2014).
AIM OF WORK
To correlate 2D speckle tracking echocardiography with
coronary angiography in non-ST segment elevation
myocardial infarction patients and test its ability to predict
culprit lesion.
PATIENTS AND METHODS
A single centre observational study was conducted at the
Coronary Care Unit on National Heart Institute from
February 2018 to January 2019. One hundred patients
who had a first episode of non- ST elevation acute
myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) were enrolled in this
research.
Patient fulfilled the following criteria for diagnosis of non-
ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) where the
ECG showed ST-segment depression, T-wave inversion
or both or even no significant changes with positive cardiac
biomarkers (Troponin I > 100 ng/l) and (CKMB > 25 U/l).
All patients signed an informed consent and the study was
approved by local ethics committee.
Exclusion criteria were previous documented MI either
STEMI or NSTEMI, bundle branch block, previous cardiac
surgery, any rhythm other than sinus rhythm, poor
echocardiographic window, renal function impairment and
any cognitive damage.
All patients were subjected to: medical history taking with
emphasis on; Age, Gender, Risk factors for CAD including
smoking, hypertension and diabetes mellitus and BMI then
physical examination and ECG were done and their blood
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pressure and heart rate were recorded and blood was
drawn for laboratory tests, including serum creatinine,
hemoglobin, troponins and CKMB.
Transthoracic echocardiography was done using Philips
“epic 7” machine where conventional echocardiography
was performed and regional wall motion abnormalities
were assessed using the 17-segment model from the ASE.
Each segment was given a wall motion score as follows:
normal 1; hypokinetic 2; akinetic 3; and dyskinetic 4. For
each territory a regional wall motion score index is
calculated which is defined as the sum of wall motion
scores of the segments comprising a perfusion territory
divided by the number of segments in this territory. Then
speckle Tracking Echocardiography (STE) was done
where the images were acquired in apical views and
longitudinal strain was calculated. The software
automatically calculated the peak longitudinal strain for
each individual segment in a 17-segment LV model,
expressed as bull's eye (figure 1). The territorial
longitudinal strain (TLS) was calculated for each major
coronary artery (left anterior descending artery (LAD), left
circumflex artery (LCX) and right coronary artery (RCA) as
the average peak systolic longitudinal strain in segments
belonging to the theoretical perfusion territory of the artery.
Then Coronary angiography and reperfusion were done
immediately, culprit vessel was determined and the results
were correlated with that of speckle tracking. All patients
signed an informed consent and the study was approved
by local ethics committee.
Figure 1: Speckle tracking bull’s eye view
RESULTS
Patients characteristics and risk factors
The mean age of the studied population was 56.61± 7.21
years, it ranged from 41 to 74 years. 64 patients of the
studied population were males (64 %) and 36 of them were
females (36 %). The mean BMI was 28.04 ± 4.39 kg /m2,
it ranged from 19 to 32 kg /m2.
Smoking was common among the studied patients, 58
patients in the study were smokers (58 %), 81 patients
were diabetics (81 %), 87 patients had hypertension (87
%) (table 1).
Table 1: Baseline Demographic and Clinical
Characteristics of the Study Population
Clinical characteristics Mean ± SD
Age, y 56.61±7.21
BMI, kg/m2
28.04±4.39
Male gender 64 (64%)
Female gender 36 (36%)
Risk factors for CAD
HTN 87 (87%)
DM 81 (81%)
Current Smoker 58 (58%)
Data are presented as number (%), mean ± SD
Clinical and Hemodynamic Characteristics on
Admission
The mean time from onset of symptoms till admission was
24 ± 8 hours, it ranged from 6 to 72 hours. The mean SBP
for the studied patients was 136 ± 17 mmHg, it ranged from
90 to 220 mmHg while mean DBP was 82 ± 12 mmHg,
DBP ranged from 50 to 120 mmHg. Mean heart rate was
76 ± 12 beats/min., it ranged from 55 to 130 beats/min,
(table 2).
Table 2: Clinical and Hemodynamic Characteristics on
Admission
Variable Mean ± SD
Onset of symptom, hours, median 24±8
Hemodynamics
Heart rate, bpm 76±12
Systolic blood pressure, mmHg 136±17
Diastolic blood pressure, mmHg 82 ±12
Data are presented as number (%), mean ±SD
ECG findings
The ECG changes were in the form of recent ST
depression or T wave inversion /flattening or both, 24
patients showed ST depression (24 %), 27 patients
showed T wave inversion /flattening (27 %), 17 patients
showed both ST depression and T wave inversion /
flattening (17%), while 32 patients showed no changes at
all (32 %), (table 3).
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Table 3: ECG Characteristics on Admission
ECG No. of patients
Normal ECG 32 (32%)
ST segment depression 24 (24%)
T wave inversion 27 (27%)
ST depression and T wave
inversion /flattening
17 (17%)
Laboratory findings and cardiac enzymes
Troponin I and CKMB were positive in all patients (100 %),
with mean troponin I value 263 ± 14 ng/dl and mean CKMB
value was 48 ± 6 U/l, while mean hemoglobin on admission
was 13.2 ± 1.2 g/dl, it ranged from 8.8 to 16.2 g/dl and
mean baseline creatinine on admission was 0.8 ± 0.3
mg/dl, it ranged from 0.5 to 1.4 mg /dl. (table 4).
Table 4: The main laboratory findings on Admission
Laboratory findings Mean ±SD
Hemoglobin % 13.2±1.2
Troponin I, ng/dl 263±14
CKMB U/l 48±6
Baseline serum creatinine, mg/dl 0.8 ± 0.3
Data are presented as number (%), mean ±SD
Speckle tracking findings
Using the bull’s eye 17 segment model, only one culprit
vessel was identified for every patient by using the
territorial longitudinal strain which is the average peak
systolic longitudinal strain in segments belonging to the
theoretical perfusion territory of the artery and considering
the culprit with the least negative value.
The culprit identified by STE was left anterior descending
artery (LAD) in 45 patients of which 42 patients were true
positive as identified by coronary angiography, while in the
other 3 patients were false positive.
For left circumflex (LCX) it was identified as a culprit by
STE in 29 patients of which 24 patients were true positive
while the other 5 patients were false positive.
For right coronary artery (RCA) it was identified as a culprit
by STE in 26 patients of which 21 patients were true
positive while the other 5 patients were false positive.
Angiographic findings
One culprit vessel is identified in every patient, the actual
culprit vessel is identified by coronary angiography and
used as a reference for results correlation with territorial
longitudinal strain analyzed by speckle tracking
echocardiography. Culprit vessel was identified as left
anterior descending artery (LAD) in 46 patients (46%), left
circumflex (LCX) in 29 patients (29%), and right coronary
artery (RCA) in 25 patients (25%).
Correlation between speckle tracking and coronary
angiography findings
We used the bull’s eye view of the territorial LS values from
the 17 myocardial segments to predict the culprit artery for
each patient, repeating the analysis several times with cut-
off values -16% for impaired regional LS. A cut off value of
-16% yielded moderate agreement between the predicted
and actual culprit artery considering the culprit territory
with the least negative value. Using this method, we
correctly identified culprit LAD in 42 out of 46 (91.3%), LCX
in 24 out of 29 (82.7%), and RCA in 21 out of 25 patients
(84 %).
The sensitivity for prediction of culprit LAD was 93.3 %,
specificity was 92.7 %, the positive predictive value was
91.3 %, the negative predictive value was 94.4 % and
accuracy was 93 %. For detection of culprit LCX sensitivity
was 82.7 %, specificity was 92.9 %, the positive predictive
value was 82.7 %, the negative predictive value was 92.9
% and accuracy was 90 %. For detection of culprit RCA
sensitivity was 84 %, specificity was 93.3 %, the positive
predictive value was 80.7 %, the negative predictive value
was 94.5 % and accuracy was 91 %. So, the highest
sensitivity was for prediction of culprit LAD (93.3%) and the
lowest was for prediction of culprit LCX (82.7 %) and the
highest specificity was for prediction of culprit RCA
(93.3%) and the lowest specificity was for prediction of
culprit LAD (92.7 %) and the highest accuracy was for
detecting culprit LAD (93 %) and lowest one was for
detection of culprit LCX (90 %) Table 5, Figure 2 and
Figure 3. The overall sensitivity of bull’s eye strain to detect
culprit vessel is ranging from 82.7 to 93.3 % while overall
specificity is ranging from 92.7 to 93.3 % and the accuracy
ranged from 91- 93% for the 3 vessels.
Table 5: Sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive and
negative predictive values for prediction of culprit artery by
speckle tracking echocardiography
LAD (%) LCX (%) RCA (%)
Sensitivity 93.3 82.7 84
Specificity 92.7 92.9 93.3
PPV 91.3 82.7 80.7
NPV 94.4 92.9 94.5
Accuracy 93 90 91
PPV: positive predictive value, NPV: negative predictive
value
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Figure 2: sensitivity and specificity of STE in identifying
culprit vessel
Figure 3: accuracy of STE in detection of culprit vessel
DISCUSSION
Two-dimensional (2D) strain imaging is a novel
echocardiographic technique for obtaining strain
measurements. It analyzes motion by tracking speckles in
the ultrasonic image in two dimensions. It is simple to
perform, and requires only one cardiac cycle to be
acquired; further processing and interpretation can be
done after image data acquisition. Because it is not based
on tissue Doppler measurements, it is angle independent
(Perk et al., 2007).
One major determinant of final infarct size is the size of
the ischemic risk area, defined as the area of the left
ventricle supplied by the infarct related artery. (Christian et
al., 1992). Previous experimental studies have
demonstrated an excellent correlation between extent of
regional systolic dysfunction and ischemic risk area (Buda
et al., 1986).
A substantial fraction of patients with non-ST-elevation
acute coronary syndrome NSTE-ACS have an occluded
culprit vessel on coronary angiography. Acute coronary
occlusion often results in myocardial infarction and loss of
systolic function. Identification of these patients may have
considerable impact on treatment and prognosis. Strain
echocardiography is a validated and accurate measure of
regional systolic LV function. Importantly, in current clinical
practice, there exists no other instant diagnostic method to
uncover acute coronary occlusion when ECG fails, STE is
accepted as a diagnostic method in ACS cases for
evaluation of myocardial wall motion at rest and during
stress (Eek et al., 2010).
So, the aim of our study was to test if territorial longitudinal
strain by speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) can
offer non-invasive assessment of significance of coronary
artery lesion in NSTE-ACS.
The mean age of our studied population was 56.61± 7.21
years, 64 % of the studied population were males and 36
% of them were females. 58 % of the patients in our study
were smokers, 81 % of patients were diabetics, 87 % of
patients had hypertension. the mean SBP for the studied
patients was 136 ± 17 mmHg, mean DBP was 82 ± 12
mmHg and mean heart rate was 76 ± 12 beats/min
In a study done by Sarvari et al., 2013 who studied
NSTEMI patients with significant CAD, 22 % were
smokers, 67 % were hypertensives, 22 % were diabetics,
mean age was 63.3±9.3. 88 % of patients were males and
12 % were females. mean heart rate was 66 ± 11
beats/min, mean SBP, was 151± 24 mmHg and mean DBP
was 78 ±11 mm Hg.
Also, in Grenne et al., 2010. Among NSTEMI patients with
coronary occlusion the mean age was 60.5±13.0 years, 67
% were males while 33 % were females, 48 % were
smokers, 38 % were hypertensives, 11 % were diabetics,
mean SBP was 138±25, mean DBP was 80 ± 14, mean
heart rate was 71±15.
And in Caspar et al., 2017 The patients' mean age was
58.4 ± 12.8 years, 60.3 % were males, 60.3 % were
hypertensives, 32.8 % were diabetics, 46.6 % were
smokers.
We used the bull’s eye view of the regional LS values from
the 17 myocardial segments to predict the culprit artery.
The territorial longitudinal strain (TLS) was calculated for
each major coronary artery (left anterior descending artery
(LAD), left circumflex artery (LCX) and right coronary
artery (RCA) as the average peak systolic longitudinal
strain in segments belonging to the theoretical perfusion
territory of the artery and their results are correlated with
that of the coronary angiography where coronary occlusion
was defined as TIMI (Thrombolysis in Myocardial
Infarction) flow grade 0 or 1, while significant coronary
artery stenosis was considered as a > 50% reduction of
vessel diameter in at least 1 major coronary artery. A cut
off value of -16 % yielded moderate agreement between
the predicted and actual culprit artery. Using this method
and cut off value we correctly identified culprit LAD in
91.3%, LCX in 82.7%, and RCA in 84 %.
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Our coronary angiography (CA) results identified LAD as a
culprit in 46 % of patients, LCX in 29 % of patients, RCA in
25 % of patients. While in Grenne et al., 2010. The culprit
on CA was LAD in 19 % of patients, LCX in 25 % of
patients, RCA in 24 % of patients and 5 % were multivessel
disease. While in D'Andrea et al., 2011 Who studied STE
among NSTEMI patients, the culprit on CA was LAD in
45.5 % of patients, LCX in 22.2 % of patients, RCA in 32.7
% of patients.
In our study the sensitivity for prediction of culprit LAD was
93.3 % and specificity was 92.7 %. For LCX sensitivity was
82.7 % and specificity was 92.9 %. For RCA sensitivity was
84 % and specificity was 93.3 %. So, the highest sensitivity
was for prediction of culprit LAD (93.3%) and the lowest
was for prediction of culprit LCX (82.7 %) and the highest
specificity was for prediction of culprit RCA (93.3%) and
the lowest specificity was for prediction of culprit LAD (92.7
%).
Casper et al., 2017 who studied NSTEMI patients, a TLS
was used to predict culprit artery correlated with results of
coronary angiography yielding a sensitivity of 91% and a
specificity of 86% for culprit LAD lesions, for LCX lesions
yielded a sensitivity of 87% and a specificity of 81.4%. and
for RCA lesions yielded a sensitivity of 82% and a
specificity of 78%.
Anwar and Ashraf, 2013 compared the regional wall
motion score and regional LS of the 17 myocardial
segments for 25 patients with suspected or known CAD
(excluding previous MI) for the diagnosis of significant
CAD. The findings were validated against the results of
coronary angiography. A cut-off regional LS value of -11%
was used to differentiate normal from abnormal segments.
Their results are in positive concordance with that of our
study with sensitivity rates for the diagnosis of LAD, LCX
and RCA based on LS were 68.5%, 69.3%, and 68%,
respectively. The corresponding specificity rates were
77.1%, 76%, and 78%, respectively.
Shimoni et al., 2011 studied patients with CAD. they
studied sensitivity and specificity for segmental peak
systolic strain (SPSS) for each coronary territory which
correspond to territorial longitudinal strain (TLS) which was
used in our study. Their results showed good overall
sensitivity for SPSS but a lower overall specificity. For LAD
sensitivity and specificity for SPSS was 74 % and 51 %
respectively. for LCX sensitivity and specificity for SPSS
was 77 % and 64 % respectively. for RCA sensitivity and
specificity for SPSS was 79 % and 57 % respectively.
Feigenbaum et al., 2012 demonstrated that longitudinal
strain is more sensitive than radial strain to detect
ischemia, since the RWMA reflects radial thickening rather
than longitudinal deformation This data might explain why
longitudinal strain is more sensitive than RWMA.
Moaref et al., 2016 concluded in their case-control study
that STE could be effective in diagnosis of patients with
Non-ST-segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome
(NSTE-ACS) and planning strategies for their treatment.
On the contrary, in a study done by Grenne et al., 2010 on
111 patients with NSTEMI demonstrated that territorial
circumferential strain was better than territorial longitudinal
strain in predicting culprit lesion and identifying acute
coronary occlusion. Which was attributed probably to the
helical structure of myocardial fibers, with subendocardial
fibers having a dominant longitudinal direction, whereas
mid-myocardial fibers are more circumferentially oriented.
With increasing severity, ischemia and necrosis propagate
in a transmural wave front extending from the
endocardium to the epicardium. Nonocclusive coronary
lesions probably cause predominantly subendocardial
ischemia with impaired longitudinal function. In contrast,
acute coronary occlusions cause transmural ischemia with
both longitudinal and circumferential dysfunction.
Also, a study done by Dahlslett et al., 2014 on NSTEMI
patients demonstrated that territorial strain was inferior to
global longitudinal strain’s in separating patients who have
significant coronary stenoses from those who haven’t. This
was somewhat surprising because ischemic heart disease
most commonly presents with regional LV dysfunction
Which was explained by that territorial strain was based on
anatomic perfusion territories and these anatomic
territories may not necessarily apply to the actual perfusion
territory of an individual patient, because of both
misalignment of image planes and individual variations in
the perfusion territory of the coronary arteries. The
affected territory may thus be split between two or three of
the studied territories. Most important, territorial strain
values are based on only five or six segments, making
territorial strain a much less robust parameter than global
strain, which is calculated on the basis of 17 segments.
CONCLUSION
the present study suggests that myocardial longitudinal
strain imaging by 2D speckle-tracking might be of help in
the diagnostic work-up of non-ST elevation myocardial
infarction patients. In addition, the territorial longitudinal
strain may be helpful to localize coronary artery stenosis
in a given perfusion territory.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: none.
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