Predictors of rescue percutaneous coronary intervention after pharmacoinvasive strategy in women

AbstractBackgroundPharmacoinvasive therapy (PIT) is feasible in patients with acute myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation (STEMI) when timely primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is unavailable. In this study, we compared women who underwent successful reperfusion PIT with those who required rescue PCI, to identify potential predictors of thrombolytic failure.MethodsFrom January 2010 to November 2014, 327 consecutive women with STEMI were referred to a tertiary hospital, 206 after successful thrombolysis (63%) and 121 who required rescue PCI. The groups were compared regarding demographic, clinical and angiographic outcomes, and clinical (TIMI, GRACE, and ZWOLLE CADILLAC) and bleeding (CRUSADE) risk scores. A multivariate logistic regression model was used to identify predictors of thrombolytic failure.ResultsThere was no significant difference between the demographic characteristics or the medical history of the groups. Rescue PCI group had significantly higher values of the evaluated scores. Clinical hospital complications and mortality (2.5% vs. 22.0%; p < 0.0001) were more frequent in rescue PCI group. The independent variables associated with rescue PCI were pain-to-needle time > 3h (OR: 3.07, 95%CI: 1.64 to 5.75; p < 0.0001), ZWOLLE score (OR: 1.25; 95%CI: 1.14 to 1.37; p = 0.0001) and creatinine clearance (OR: 1.009, 95%CI: 1.0 to 1.02; p = 0.04).ConclusionsWomen with STEMI who underwent PIT and who required rescue PCI had significantly higher mortality compared to those who achieved initial success of PIT with elective PCI. Pain-to-needle time > 3h, ZWOLLE score and creatinine clearance were independent predictors of the need for rescue PCI

Evaluation of the glenoid track in the shoulder

Introdução: A trilha da glenoide é determinada pelo contato que a cartilagem da cavidade glenoidal promove na superfície articular da cabeça do úmero em abdução e rotação lateral. É considerada importante parâmetro na tomada de decisão do tipo de tratamento cirúrgico da instabilidade glenoumeral anterior. Os limites da trilha da glenoide foram definidos por meio de estudos em cadáveres ou por exames de imagem, que não contemplam as forças articulares fisiológicas envolvidas no contato articular. Modelos numéricos de elementos finitos têm a capacidade de simular essas forças articulares e seus efeitos no contato entre as superfícies articulares. Objetivo: Avaliar a trilha da glenoide em modelo numérico de elementos finitos do ombro. Métodos: Será construído um modelo numérico de elementos finitos do ombro baseado em exames de imagem de um voluntário. O modelo contemplará o úmero, a escápula, suas respectivas cartilagens articulares e os músculos do manguito rotador e deltóide. O modelo será validado quanto a sua anatomia e fisiologia e terá liberdade de translação em três eixos. A trilha da glenoide será avaliada nas seguintes posições: 0º, 60º, 90º e 120º de abdução, todas a 90º de rotação lateral. Para cada posição serão avaliadas as características de contato articular e medida a trilha da glenoide conforme referências da literatura. Resultados: O valor da trilha da glenoide em 90º de abdução, segundo parâmetros de Yamamoto, foi de 86% do comprimento máximo anteroposterior da cavidade glenoidal antes do carregamento das forças, e de 79% após. A trilha da glenoide em 60º, 90º e 120º de abdução, segundo parâmetros de Omori, correspondeu respectivamente a 71%, 88% e 104% do comprimento anteroposterior de Omori antes do carregamento das forças, e, após, de 76%, 84% e 103%. Conclusão: Foi construído um modelo numérico validado de elementos finitos do ombro adequado para estudo do contato articular. A análise do contato articular desse modelo ratifica o conceito da trilha da glenoide e contribui para sua evoluçãoIntroduction: The glenoid track is determined by the contact of the glenoid on the articular surface of the humeral head in abduction and external rotation. It is considered an important parameter in decision-making on the type of surgical treatment for anterior glenohumeral instability. The limits of the glenoid track were defined through cadaver studies, or by imaging exams, which do not take into account the physiological articular forces involved in the articular contact. Finite elements numerical models are able to simulate these articular forces and their effects on the contact between the articular surfaces. Objective: To evaluate the glenoid track in a finite elements numerical model of the shoulder. Methods: A finite elements numerical model of the shoulder will be made, based on imaging exams of a volunteer. The model will include the humerus, scapula, their respective articular cartilages, and the rotator cuff and deltoid muscles. The model will have its anatomy and physiology validated, and will have freedom of translation in three axes. The glenoid track will be evaluated in the following positions: 0º, 60º, 90º and 120º of abduction, all at 90º external rotation. For each position, characteristics of articular contact will be evaluated, and the glenoid track measured according to the literature references. Results: The value of the glenoid track at 90º abduction, according to the parameters of Yamamoto, was 86% maximum anteroposterior length of the glenoid before loading of forces, and 79% afterwards. The glenoid track at 60º, 90º and 120º of abduction, according to Omori\'s parameters, corresponded, respectively, to 71%, 88% and 104% of Omori\'s anteroposterior length before loading of forces, and 76%, 84% and 103% afterwards. Conclusion: A validated finite elements numerical model of the shoulder suitable for the articular contact evaluation was made. The articular contact analysis ratifies the glenoid track concept and contributes to its evolutio