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Acute and mid-term outcomes of transvenous implant of a new left ventricular quadripolar lead versus bipolar leads for cardiac resynchronization therapy: Results from a single-center prospective database
Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of the use of a quadripolar
left ventricular (LV) lead for cardiac resynchronization therapy and to compare its acute and
mid-term outcomes with those obtained with bipolar leads. Cardiac resynchronization exhibits
a high incidence of problems involving the LV lead when conventional leads are used, and these
problems may be minimized by using multipolar leads.
Methods: We gathered clinical, implant, and follow-up data at 3 and 9 months from 21 consecutive
patients in whom a quadripolar (Group Q) or bipolar (Group B) lead was used for
a biventricular defibrillator implant.
Results: The leads were successfully implanted in all of the patients. In Group B, more than
one lead was used in 20% (p = 0.048) of cases. There were no clinical differences or differences
in the implant parameters between the two groups except for the radiation dose, which was
greater in group B (p = 0.035). The incidence of problems related to the LV lead during follow-up was higher in group B, but the difference was not significant (42.9% vs. 23.8%, p = 0.326).
The use of more than one LV lead was the only variable that was significantly associated with
lead-related problems during follow-up (p = 0.03; OR = 10.8; 95% CI 1.07–108.61).
Conclusions: The quadripolar lead was associated with excellent implantation success rates
and mid-term performance. The multi-programmability capabilities of quadripolar leads
facilitated the achievement of implant goals and helped to reduce problems during the implant
and follow-up. (Cardiol J 2012; 19, 5: 470-478
Coronary flow reserve in degenerative aortic stenosis and diabetes mellitus: An intriguing question
Association of the KDIGO Risk Classification with the Prevalence of Heart Failure in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
[Abstract] The objectives of this study were to determine the main characteristics associated with the presence of heart failure (HF) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), and specifically to assess the association of the risk classification proposed by the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guidelines with HF. The DIABET-IC study is a multicentre, observational, prospective and analytical study in T2DM patients recruited in Spanish hospitals. This work, which features a cross-sectional design, has been conducted with the data obtained at the inclusion visit. The main dependent variable analysed was the presence of HF. The predictive variables evaluated were the demography, clinic, laboratory testing (including natriuretic peptides) and echocardiography. Patients were classified according to the number of vascular territories with atherosclerotic involvement and the KDIGO risk category. Multivariate logistic regression models were performed to determine the risk posed by the various baseline variables to present HF at the time of study inclusion. The study included 1517 patients from 58 hospitals, with a mean age of 67.3 (standard deviation (SD): 10) years, out of which 33% were women. The mean DM duration was 14 (SD: 11) years. The prevalence of HF was 37%. In a multivariate analysis, the independent predictors of HF were increased age (odds ratio (OR) per 1 year = 1.02; p = 0.006), decreased systolic blood pressure (OR per 1 mmHg = 0.98; p 1 territory = 2.39; p = 0.02 and p < 0.001 respectively) and the KDIGO risk classification (high-risk OR = 2.46 and very high-risk OR = 3.39; p < 0.001 for both). The KDIGO risk classification is useful to screen for the presence of HF in T2DM patients. Therefore, we believe that it is necessary to carry out a systematic screening for HF in the high- and very high-risk KDIGO categories.This research was funded by the Spanish Society of Diabetes (SED) and the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC
Clinical Experience with Diltiazem in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world. Coronary artery diseases, atrial fibrillation or hypertensive heart disease, are among the most important cardiovascular disorders. Hypertension represents a significant risk factor for cardiovascular mortality; thus, control of high blood pressure has become a priority to prevent major complications. Although the choice of drugs for treating hypertension remains controversial, extensive clinical evidences point to calcium channel blockers as first-line agents. Diltiazem, a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, is an effective and safe antihypertensive drug, alone or in combination with other agents. Diltiazem lowers myocardial oxygen demand through a reduction in heart rate, blood pressure, and cardiac contractility, representing also a good alternative for the treatment of stable chronic angina. Furthermore, diltiazem reduces conduction in atrioventricular node, which is also useful for heart rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation. In this review, clinical experts highlight studies on diltiazem effectiveness and safety for the treatment of several cardiovascular diseases and make evidence-based recommendations regarding the management of diltiazem in the clinical pracSponsorship for this review and the article
processing charges was funded by Lacer Spain.
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version to be published. Writing assistance in the
preparation of this manuscript was provided by
Patricia Rodriguez, PhD, and editorial assistance
was provided by Springer Healthcare. Support for
this assistance was funded by Lacer Spain
Caracterización Proteómica del trombo coronario en pacientes con infarto agudo de miocardio con elevación del segmento ST
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Characterization of individualized proteomic profiles in ST-segment elevation and no ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome
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Metabolómica: una nueva herramienta para el estudio conjunto de la aterosclerosis y la estenosis aórtica degenerativa
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Characteristics of women with type 2 diabetes and heart failure in Spain. The DIABET-IC study
Background: Heart failure (HF) is the second most common initial presentation of cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). T2DM carries an increased risk of HF in women. The aim of this study is to analyze the clinical characteristics and the treatment received by women with HF and T2DM in Spain.
Methods: The DIABET-IC study included 1517 patients with T2DM in 2018–2019 in Spain, in 30 centers, which included the first 20 patients with T2DM seen in cardiology and endocrinology clinics. They underwent clinical evaluation, echocardiography, and analysis, with a 3-year follow-up. Baseline data are presented in this study.
Results: 1517 patients were included (501 women; aged 67.28 ± 10.06 years). Women were older (68.81 ± 9.90 vs. 66.53 ± 10.06 years; p < 0.001) and had a lower frequency of a history of coronary disease. There was a history of HF in 554 patients, which was more frequent in women (38.04% vs. 32.86%; p < 0.001), and preserved ejection fraction being more frequent in them (16.12% vs. 9.00%; p < 0.001). There were 240 patients with reduced ejection fraction. Women less frequently received treatment with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (26.20% vs. 36.79%), neprilysin inhibitors (6.00% vs. 13.51%), mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (17.40% vs. 23.08%), beta-blockers (52.40% vs. 61.44%), and ivabradine (3.60% vs. 7.10%) (p < 0.001 for all), and 58% received guideline-directed medical therapy.
Conclusions: A selected cohort with HF and T2DM attending cardiology and endocrinology clinics did not receive optimal treatment, and this finding was more pronounced in women
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