Project description:Background: Chromogranin B (CgB) is increased in heart failure and proportionate to disease severity. We investigated whether circulating CgB level is associated with left ventricular (LV) functional recovery potential after successful recanalization of chronic total occlusion (CTO). Methods: Serum levels of CgB were assayed in 53 patients with stable angina with LV functional recovery [an absolute increase in LV ejection fraction (EF) of ≥5%] and 53 age- and sex-matched non-recovery controls after successful recanalization of CTO during 12-month follow-up. Results: We found that CgB level was significantly lower in the recovery group than in the non-recovery group (593 [IQR 454-934] vs. 1,108 [IQR 696-2020] pg/ml, P < 0.001), and that it was inversely correlated with changes in LVEF (Spearman's r = -0.31, P = 0.001). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis showed that the area under the curve of CgB for predicting LVEF improvement was 0.76 (95% CI 0.664-0.856), and that the optimal cutoff value was 972.5 pg/ml. In multivariate analyses, after adjusting for confounding factors, high CgB level remained an independent determinant of impaired LV functional recovery after CTO recanalization. LV functional improvement appeared to be more responsive to CgB in patients with poor than with good coronary collaterals. Conclusions: Elevated circulating CgB level confers an increased risk of impaired LV functional recovery after successful recanalization of CTO in patients with stable coronary artery disease.
Project description:For ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients with multi-vessel coronary disease, complete revascularization is superior to culprit-only percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Chronic total occlusion represents the most challenging setting for PCI. Distal transradial access (dTRA) has advantages such as faster hemostasis and risk of proximal radial artery occlusion. We report a case of nonculprit coronary total occlusion recanalization concurrent to culprit primary PCI via dTRA in the setting of STEMI.
Project description:Vascular occlusion leading to brain dysfunctions is usually considered evoking microglia-induced inflammation response. However, it remains unclear how microglia interact with blood vessels in the development of vascular occlusion-related brain disorders. Here, we illuminate long-term spatiotemporal dynamics of microglia during single vessel occlusion and recanalization. Microglia display remarkable response characteristics in different phases, including acute reaction, rapid diffusion, transition and chronic effect. Fibrinogen-induced microglial cluster promotes major histocompatibility complex II (MHCII) expression. Microglial soma represents a unique filament-shape migration and has slower motility compared to the immediate reaction of processes to occlusion. We capture proliferative microglia redistribute territory. Microglial cluster resolves gradually and microglia recover to resting state both in the morphology and function in the chronic effect phase. Therefore, our study offers a comprehensive analysis of spatiotemporal dynamics of microglia and potential mechanisms to both vessel occlusion and recanalization. Microglial phase-specific response suggests the morphological feature-oriented phased intervention would be an attractive option for vascular occlusion-related diseases treatments. The spatiotemporal dynamics of the microglial inflammatory response to single vessel occlusion and recanalization are analysed, revealing four different response phases.
Project description:Background and purposeThe impact of fluid-attenuated inversion recovery hyperintense vessels (FHVs) on outcomes in patients ineligible for recanalization therapy with large-vessel occlusion (LVO) is unclear. We investigated the impact of FHVs determined using the FHV- Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) on clinical outcomes in patients with LVO stroke of mild-to-moderate severity ineligible for recanalization therapy.MethodsSixty-eight consecutive patients with M1-middle cerebral artery occlusion who underwent magnetic resonance imaging within 24 hours of symptom onset and were ineligible for recanalization were included. Patients were dichotomized into a severe-FHV group (FHV-ASPECTS ≤4; n=33) and a mild-FHV group (FHV-ASPECTS >4; n=35), and multiple logistic regression analysis was used to examine the relationships of FHV scores with early neurological deterioration (END) and an unfavorable 3-month outcome (modified Rankin Scale score ≥3).ResultsMean age was 66.2±13.5 years (mean±SD), and 30 (44%) were female. The severe-FHV group had a larger infarct volume (median, 5.5 mL vs. 3 mL) and more frequently exhibited the susceptibility vessel sign (30% vs. 3%) than the mild-FHV group. Ipsilateral old nonlacunar infarct was more frequent in the mild-FHV group than in the severe-FHV group (37% vs. 15%). The severe-FHV group had a fivefold higher risk of END (odds ratio [OR] 5.02, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.36-18.45) and unfavorable outcome (OR 5.97, 95% CI 1.18-33.31, p=0.03) compared with the mild-FHV group.ConclusionsGreater FHV extent was associated with higher risk of END and unfavorable outcome in patients with LVO stroke of mild-to-moderate severity.
Project description:BACKGROUND:To assess the prognostic role of coronary collaterals in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) after successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for chronic total occlusion (CTO). METHODS:Coronary collateralization was graded according to Rentrop scoring system in 198 type 2 diabetic patients and 335 non-diabetics with stable angina undergoing PCI for at least one CTO lesion. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was determined and major adverse cardio-cerebral events (MACCE) were recorded during follow-up. RESULTS:Poor collateralization was more common in patients with T2DM than in non-diabetics (40% vs 29%, p = 0.008). At 13.5 ± 4.1 months, the rate of composite MACCE (17.3% vs 27.6%, p = 0.034) and repeat revascularization (15.2% vs 25.5%, p = 0.026) was lower and the increase in LVEF (3.10% vs 1.80%, p = 0.024) was greater in patients with good collaterals than in those with poor collaterals for non-diabetic group. The associations were in the same direction for T2DM group (35% vs 44%; 30% vs 36%; 2.14% vs 1.65%, respectively) with a higher all-cause mortality in diabetic patients with poor collaterals (p = 0.034). Multivariable Cox proportional hazards analysis showed that coronary collateralization was an independent factor for time to MACCE (HR 2.155,95% CI 1.290-3.599, p = 0.003) and repeat revascularization (HR 2.326, 95% CI 1.357-3.986, p = 0.002) in non-diabetic patients, but did not enter the model in those with T2DM. CONCLUSIONS:T2DM is associated with reduced coronary collateralization. The effects of the status of coronary collateralization on long-term clinical outcomes and left ventricular function appear to be similar in size in type 2 diabetic patients and non-diabetics after successful recanalization of CTO.
Project description:Background and purposeWe aimed to develop a model predicting early recanalization after intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) treatment in large-vessel occlusion.MethodsUsing data from two different multicenter prospective cohorts, we determined the factors associated with early recanalization immediately after t-PA in stroke patients with large-vessel occlusion, and developed and validated a prediction model for early recanalization. Clot volume was semiautomatically measured on thin-section computed tomography using software, and the degree of collaterals was determined using the Tan score. Follow-up angiographic studies were performed immediately after t-PA treatment to assess early recanalization.ResultsEarly recanalization, assessed 61.0±44.7 minutes after t-PA bolus, was achieved in 15.5% (15/97) in the derivation cohort and in 10.5% (8/76) in the validation cohort. Clot volume (odds ratio [OR], 0.979; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.961 to 0.997; P=0.020) and good collaterals (OR, 6.129; 95% CI, 1.592 to 23.594; P=0.008) were significant factors associated with early recanalization. The area under the curve (AUC) of the model including clot volume was 0.819 (95% CI, 0.720 to 0.917) and 0.842 (95% CI, 0.746 to 0.938) in the derivation and validation cohorts, respectively. The AUC improved when good collaterals were added (derivation cohort: AUC, 0.876; 95% CI, 0.802 to 0.950; P=0.164; validation cohort: AUC, 0.949; 95% CI, 0.886 to 1.000; P=0.036). The integrated discrimination improvement also showed significantly improved prediction (0.097; 95% CI, 0.009 to 0.185; P=0.032).ConclusionsThe model using clot volume and collaterals predicted early recanalization after intravenous t-PA and had a high performance. This model may aid in determining the recanalization treatment strategy in stroke patients with large-vessel occlusion.
Project description:Urinary obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia is a late manifestation of the disease, and a poor prognostic sign for responding to conservative therapies. Prostatic artery embolization - when performed successfully - can be an effective treatment for reducing obstructive urinary symptoms. Outlined in this report is the successful recanalization of a prostatic artery chronic total occlusion prior to embolization in an 89-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia, who initially presented with urinary obstruction. Prostatic artery recanalization was possible using a specialized crossing technique from peripheral arterial disease interventions, and allowed for more distal embolization of the prostate gland. This technique may be useful when advanced atherosclerotic disease limits the feasibility and clinical success of prostatic artery embolization.
Project description:BackgroundCoronary chronic total occlusion (CTO) is characterized by the presence of collateral blood vessels which can provide additional blood supply to CTO-artery dependent myocardium. Successful CTO recanalization is followed by significant decrease in collateral donor artery blood flow and collateral derecruitment, but data on coronary hemodynamic changes in relation to myocardial function are limited. We assessed changes in coronary flow velocity reserve (CFVR) by echocardiography in collateral donor and recanalized artery following successful opening of coronary CTO.MethodsOur study enrolled 31 patients (60 ± 9 years; 22 male) with CTO and viable myocardium by SPECT scheduled for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Non-invasive CFVR was measured in collateral donor artery before PCI, 24 h and 6 months post-PCI, and 24 h and 6 months in recanalized artery following successful PCI of CTO.ResultsCollateral donor artery showed significant increase in CFVR 24 h after CTO recanalization compared to pre-PCI values (2.30 ± 0.49 vs. 2.71 ± 0.45, p = 0.005), which remained unchanged after 6-months (2.68 ± 0.24). Baseline blood flow velocity of the collateral donor artery significantly decreased 24 h post-PCI compared to pre-PCI (0.28 ± 0.06 vs. 0.24 ± 0.04 m/s), and remained similar after 6 months, with no significant difference in maximum hyperemic blood flow velocity pre-PCI, 24 h and 6 months post-PCI. CFVR of the recanalized coronary artery 24 h post-PCI was 2.55 ± 0.35, and remained similar 6 months later (2.62 ± 0.26, p = NS).ConclusionsIn patients with viable myocardium, prompt and significant CFVR increase in both recanalized and collateral donor artery, was observed within 24 h after successful recanalization of CTO artery, which maintained constant during the 6 months.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov (Number NCT04060615 ).