Τίτλος:
Anatomic characteristics of culprit sites in acute coronary syndromes
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Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
Background: A detailed analysis of the anatomic relationships of the site of culprit lesions that have resulted in acute coronary syndromes (ACS) has not been reported. Methods: Coronary angiograms of consecutive patients who presented with ACS were analyzed according to multiple anatomic criteria. Results: In left anterior descending artery (LAD) (n = 85), 85% of culprit lesions were located in the first 40 mm from the ostium. The presence of angulation on the lesion increased the risk of an ACS 1.92 times (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.9-3.07), and the presence of bifurcation after the lesion increased the risk 1.65 times (95% CI 1.04-2.62). Angulated lesions located within the first 40 mm from the ostium and before a bifurcation presented an 11-fold increased risk for an ACS. In right coronary artery (RCA) (n = 58), the risk of plaque rupture was almost 2.5 times higher in lesions located between 10 and 50 mm from the ostium compared to those located in 90-130 mm (relative risk [RR] 2.38, 95% CI 1.25-4.56). In left circumflex (LCx) (n = 40), the risk of plaque rupture was almost 4.5 and 5 times higher in the first 20 mm, and between 20 and 40 mm from the ostium, respectively, compared to 60 and 80 mm (relative risk [RR] 4.58, 95% CI 1.01-20.68 for 0-20 mm, and RR 4.95, 95% CI 1.14-21.47 for 20-40 mm) after adjustment for the presence of curve on the lesion. The presence of lesion angulation increased the risk of plaque rupture almost three times (RR 3.22, 95% CI 1.49-6.93). Conclusion: Specific anatomic features of the coronary arteries predispose to development and/or subsequent rupture of vulnerable plaques. © 2008, the Authors.
Συγγραφείς:
Katritsis, D.G.
Efstathopoulos, E.P.
Pantos, J.
Korovesis, S.
Kourlaba, G.
Kazantzidis, S.
Marmarelis, V.
Voridis, E.
Περιοδικό:
Journal of Interventional Cardiology
Λέξεις-κλειδιά:
acute coronary syndrome; angiocardiography; article; heart infarction; left anterior descending coronary artery; priority journal; right coronary artery; ST segment elevation; unstable angina pectoris, Acute Coronary Syndrome; Coronary Angiography; Coronary Artery Disease; Coronary Vessels; Databases as Topic; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pilot Projects; Risk; Risk Assessment; Risk Factors; Rupture
DOI:
10.1111/j.1540-8183.2007.00339.x
