Introdução: A perfusão miocárdica de estresse pela tomografia (PMT) é um método emergente e não-invasivo para detecção de isquemia miocárdica. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a acurácia diagnóstica da PMT em pacientes com bloqueio de ramo esquerdo (BRE) que estavam em pesquisa diagnóstica de doença arterial coronariana (DAC) e o valor adicional da PMT sobre a tomografia computadorizada com múltiplos detectores (ATC) usando tomógrafo com 320 detectores, e compará-los com a cintilografia de perfusão miocárdica (SPECT) para detecção de isquemia miocárdica com estenose coronariana significativa (estenose >- 70%), utilizando a angiografia coronariana quantitativa (QCA) e a angiografia coronariana pela tomografia computadorizada com múltiplos detectores como referências. Material e Métodos: Quarenta e dois pacientes com BRE e SPECT ( < 2 meses) em avaliação diagnóstica de DAC foram encaminhados para realizar o protocolo de tomografia que incluiu o escore de cálcio, PMT, ATC e realce tardio do miocárdio. Trinta pacientes foram encaminhados para angiografia coronária invasiva. As imagens foram interpretadas por observadores independentes e alheios aos resultados dos exames e aos dados clínicos. Foram realizadas análises por paciente e por território. O estudo obteve a aprovação da comissão de ética e todos os pacientes assinaram consentimento informado. Resultados: A idade média dos pacientes foi 63 +- 10 anos e, destes, 67% mulheres (28 pacientes). A dose média de radiação total foi de 9,3 +- 4,6 mSv. Na análise por paciente, sensibilidade, especificidade, valores preditivos positivo e negativo foram de 86%, 89%, 80 e 93% para a PMT (p=0,001) (kappa 0,74) e 63%, 91%, 65% e 90% (p < 0,001) na análise por território (kappa 0,55), respectivamente. Em ambas as análises, o ATC mostrou excelente precisão, com área sob a curva ROC=0,9. Considerável concordância foi demonstrada entre SPECT e o QCA (kappa 0,32 e 0,26) nas análises por paciente e por território, respectivamente. A avaliação combinada da ATC com a PMT permitiu melhorar a acurácia diagnóstica para detecção de estenose coronariana com redução luminal hemodinamicamente significativa ( >= 70%) comparando-se com a ATC, PMT ou SPECT isolados, demonstrado por valores de sensibilidade, especificidade, e valores preditivos positivos e negativos de 93%, 87%, 87%, 93% (p < 0,0001) na avaliação combinada por paciente, e 85%, 90%, 79%, 93% (p < 0,0001) na avaliação combinada por território. Conclusão: O uso do protocolo tomográfico de estresse é viável e possui boa acurácia para diagnóstico de DAC em pacientes com BRE com resultados superiores ao SPECT. A combinação da PMT e ATC permitiu melhorar a acurácia diagnóstica da avaliação de obstrução coronariana significativa em pacientes com BRE / Introduction: Stress computed tomography myocardial perfusion (CTP) is an emerging and non-invasive method to detect myocardial ischemia. The objective of this study was to evaluate diagnostic accuracy of CTP in patients with left bundle branch block (LBBB) who were being evaluated for coronary artery disease (CAD) and the additional value of CTP on computed tomography angiography (CTA) using 320-row detector CT scanner and compare them with single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) for detection of myocardial ischemia with significant coronary stenosis >= 70% using quantitative invasive coronary angiography (QCA) and coronary CT angiography as references. Material and Methods: Forty two LBBB patients with SPECT ( < 2 months) in diagnostic evaluation for CAD were referred to stress CT protocol which included calcium score, CTP, CTA and myocardial delayed enhancement. Thirty patients were referred to invasive coronary angiography. Independent blinded observers performed analyses of the images. Per-patient and perterritory analyses were conducted. Ethical committee aproval was obtained and all patients gave informed consent. Results: The mean age was 63 +- 10 years. 67% were women (28 patients). The total mean radiation dose was 9,3 +- 4,6 mSv. In per-patient sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative values were 86%, 89%, 80 and 93%, for CTP (p=0,001) (kappa 0.74) and 63%, 91% 65% and 90% (p < 0,001) in per-territory analysis (kappa 0.55), respectively. In both analyses, CTA showed excellent accuracy with area under receiver operating curve (AUC) = 0.9. Fair agreement was demonstrated between SPECT and QCA (kappa 0,32 e 0,26) in per-patient and per-territory analyses, respectively. The combined analysis of CTA with CTP, improved diagnostic accuracy for detection of coronary stenosis with hemodynamically significant luminal reduction ( >= 70%) compared with CTA, CTP or SPECT alone, demonstrated by sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of 93%, 87%, 87%, 93% (p < 0,0001) in the combined evaluation by patient and 85%, 90%, 79%, 93% (p < 0,0001) in the combined evaluation by territory. Conclusion: The use of customized stress CT protocol is feasible and has good accuracy for the diagnosis of CAD in patients with LBBB with results better than SPECT. The combination of PMT and ATC has improved the diagnostic accuracy of the assessment of significant coronary obstruction in patients with LBBB

Introdução – Pouco se publicou na literatura médica a respeito de projeções angiográficas dedicadas às anatomias especiais. Neste cenário, propomos uma projeção angiográfica para a exposição da bifurcação do tronco da artéria coronária esquerda (TCE) quando o conjunto de projeções rotineiras previamente utilizadas foi ineficaz para exibir com clareza essa região. Pacientes e Métodos – 84 pacientes foram submetidos à projeção Lateral Direita (90-120°) associada a Cranial (30-40°). Estudo de reprodutibilidade, realizado com a participação de dois observadores independentes, julgou a eficácia da projeção proposta. O índice kappa, ajustado para a prevalência e viés (PABAK) com IC de 95%, foi utilizado para demonstrar a intensidade da concordância inter e intraobservador: ≤ 0,20 = ruim, 0,21 – 0,40 = fraca, 0,41 – 0,60 = moderada, 0,61 – 0,80 = substancial e 0,81 – 1,0 = quase perfeita. Resultados – A projeção proposta foi eficaz em 79% dos angiografias com concordância de 0,76 (0,6 – 0,9; P ≤ 0,001). A origem e o segmento proximal da artéria coronária descendente anterior foram expostos em 89% com concordância de 0,86 (0,7 – 1,0; P ≤ 0,001), a origem e o segmento proximal da artéria circunflexa foram expostos em 83% com concordância de 0,72 (0,5 – 1,0; p ≤ 0,001) e a origem e o segmento proximal do ramo intermediário, quando presente, foram expostos em 89% com concordância de 0,79 (0,6 – 1,0; p ≤ 0,001). Conclusão – A projeção proposta é eficaz, segura e reproduzível. Em situações especiais, onde projeções rotineiras falham, essa poderá exibir detalhes importantes da anatomia da bifurcação do TCE à cinecoronariografia ou ser a projeção de trabalho durante a intervenção coronariana percutânea. / Objectives – We propose a 90 – 120° right lateral with 30-40° cranial angiographic view to expose the bifurcation of the left main coronary artery (LMCA) when previously used routine projections were inefficient at clearly showing this region. Background – Little has been published in the medical literature regarding angiographic projections dedicated to special anatomies. Methods – A total of 84 patients were subjected to the proposed projections. A reproducibility study, conducted with the participation of two independent observers, judged the effectiveness of the proposed projection. The Prevalence and Bias Adjusted Kappa (PABAK) index, with a 95% confidence interval (CI), was used to demonstrate the intensity of intra- and inter-observer agreement: ≤ 0.20 = poor, 0.21 – 0.40 = slight, 0.41 – 0.60 = moderate, 0.61 – 0.80 = substantial and 0.81 – 1.0 = almost perfect. Results – The proposed projection was efficient in 79% of the angiograms, with agreement of 0.76 (0.6 – 0.9; P ≤ 0.001). The origin and the proximal segment of the anterior descending coronary artery were exposed in 89% of the angiograms, with agreement of 0.86 (0.7 – 1.0; P ≤ 0.001); the origin and the proximal segment of the circumflex artery were exposed in 83% of the angiograms, with agreement of 0.72 (0.5 – 1.0; P ≤ 0.001); and the origin and the proximal segment of the intermediate branch, when present, were exposed in 89% of the angiograms, with agreement of 0.79 (0.6 – 1.0; P ≤ 0.001). Conclusion – The proposed projection is effective, safe and reproducible. In special situations where routine projections fail, this proposed projection can reveal important details of the anatomy of the bifurcation of the LMCA during conventional / Tese (Doutorado)

Abstract In the Czech Republic there is no doubt about the tendency of gradual increase in median life expectancy, which is significantly affected by the fact that mortality from cardiovascular diseases, especially from acute coronary syndromes, has been decreasing. Besides the provable effect of a healthy lifestyle, diet and, by all means, a quality and effective pharmacotherapy, a significant development in the field of interventional cardiology contributes to this accomplishment. The number of coronographies, coronary angioplasties and implanted stents have multiplied, and today the invasive coronarographic diagnostics and percutaneous myocardial revascularization belong to the the most common diagnostic and therapeutic methods in treatment of acute forms of ischemic heart diseases. An obvious prerequisite for such a rapid development in the field of intervention coronary angiography was the establishment of a sufficiently dense network of catheter laboratories and specialized facilities, which provide a highly professional and intensive care for patients. This thesis is focused on three basic objectives: ? To survey and characterize differences in nursing care concerning various complications in patients after SKG / PCI ? To survey bio / psycho / social impacts of complications after SKG / PCI on a patient ? To identify and summarize personal and material prerequisites and requirements to ensure quality nursing care for these complicated conditions The research was conducted by using a qualitative methodology. The methods used were observation, non-standardized interviews and medical and nursing records analyses. The research survey samples on which the investigation was focused were patients with the acute coronary syndrome hospitalized in the coronary care unit in the Cardio Center in České Budějovice, their family members and also the nursing staff providing the comprehensive nursing care. The outcomes of this survey were eleven descriptive case reports characterizing the occurrence of the most frequent complications in patients with ACS after SKG / PCI. To ensure clarity, each case study is complemented by a thought map with an account of the most important nursing interventions in the management of specific acute conditions. The paper also contains a framework analysis of bio / psycho / social impacts of complicated situations on patients. It is interesting to compare this matter from the perspective of nurses and patients, which is seen in correlation graphs. The section describing the organizational and personnel provision is introduced with the characteristics of the medical process and it also contains the list of medical personnel with their qualifications and the length of experience in the Coronary care unit in České Budějovice. Summarization of the instrumental medical equipment is also based on the analysis of previous cases and is accompanied by photographs of the equipment typical and indispensable for the care of patients in the Coronary care unit, which primarily has an informative and complementary character to get an integrated view of the Coronary care unit running and the nursing staff work.

Fundação de Apoio a Pesquisa e à Inovação Tecnológica do Estado de Sergipe - FAPITEC/SE / BACKGROUND: Systemic inflammation is the pathophysiological link between coronary artery disease (CAD) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the influence of underdiagnosed COPD on patients with suspected or diagnosed CAD is unknown. Therefore, the objective was to evaluate the degree of coronary involvement in COPD patients with suspected or confirmed CAD. Methods: For this cross-sectional study which we carried out March 2015 and June 2017, 210 outpatients with suspected or confirmed CAD were concomitantly underwent spirometry and coronary angiography or multidetector computed tomography. Two groups were defined: with and without COPD. Size, site, extent, and calcification of the coronary lesions, and the severity of COPD were analyzed. Results: COPD patients (n=101) presented: higher frequency of obstructive coronary lesions ≥ 50% 72 (71.3%), multi-vessels 29 (28.7%), of the left main 18 (17.8%), atherosclerotic plaques more calcified and higher Agatston coronary calcium score than the patients without COPD (p < 0.0001). The greater COPD in the GOLD stages, the more severe the CAD and the more calcified the coronary plaques (p < 0.0001). However, there was no difference between the two groups with respect to the main risk factors for CAD. In the univariate analysis, the COPD and the male gender have been risk predictors for CAD. In the multivariate analysis adjusted to COPD was independent predictor of obstructive CAD (odds ratio 4.78; CI 95% 2.21-10.34; p < 0.001). Conclusion: In patients with suspected or diagnosed CAD, the COPD was associated with a higher severity and extent of coronary lesions, calcific plaques, and elevated calcium score independently of the established risk factors for CAD. In addition, the more severe the COPD, the greater the severity of coronary lesions and calcification. / INTRODUÇÃO: A inflamação sistêmica constitui o elo fisiopatológico entre a doença arterial coronariana (DAC) e a doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC). Todavia a influência da DPOC não diagnosticada em pacientes com DAC suspeita ou diagnosticada é desconhecida. Portanto, objetivou-se avaliar o grau de acometimento coronariano em portadores de DPOC com DAC suspeita ou confirmada. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal realizado entre março de 2015 a junho de 2017 com 210 pacientes ambulatoriais, com DAC suspeita ou confirmada, submetidos, ao concomitantemente, à espirometria e à cineangiocoronariografia ou à angiotomografia computadorizada das coronárias. A partir dos resultados definiram-se os grupos: com e sem DPOC. Foram analisadas tamanho, local, extensão e calcificação da lesão coronária, e gravidade da DPOC. RESULTADOS: O grupo com DPOC, com 101 (48%) voluntários, apresentou, comparativamente ao sem DPOC: maior frequência de DAC (88,1% vs 45%); de lesões obstrutivas ≥ 50% (71,3% vs 21,1%); de lesões multiarteriais (28,7% vs 8,3%); maior percentual de lesões de tronco da coronária esquerda (17,8% vs 3,7%); mais lesões graves (61,4% vs 10,1%); placas ateroscleróticas mais calcificadas e escore de cálcio mais elevado (p<0,0001). Quanto mais grave o estágio da DPOC (GOLD), mais grave a DAC e mais calcificadas as placas coronárias (p<0,0001). Entretanto, não houve diferenças entre os grupos quanto aos principais fatores de risco para DAC. Na análise univariada, a DPOC e o gênero masculino foram preditores de risco para DAC. Na análise multivariada ajustada apenas a DPOC foi preditora de DAC obstrutiva (odds ratio 4,78; IC95% 2,21-10,34; p<0,001). CONCLUSÃO: Em pacientes com DAC suspeita ou confirmada, a DPOC foi associada a maior gravidade e extensão das lesões coronárias, placas calcificadas e escore de cálcio elevados, independente, dos fatores de risco para DAC já estabelecidos. Além disso, quanto mais grave a DPOC maior a gravidade das lesões e calcificação coronárias. / Aracaju

A ecocardiografia com perfusão miocárdica em tempo-real (EPTR) é uma técnica desenvolvida recentemente que utiliza baixa energia ultra-sônica e permite a avaliação da perfusão miocárdica e a quantificação do fluxo miocárdico regional. Embora estudos tenham demonstrado a possibilidade da medida da reserva de fluxo miocárdico (RFM) por esta técnica, sua acurácia para detecção de doença arterial coronariana (DAC) e sua correlação com a reserva de fluxo coronariano (RFC) obtida pelo estudo das velocidades de fluxo nos vasos epicárdicos, não estão definidas. Os objetivos deste estudo foram comparar a exeqüibilidade e acurácia da RFM medidas pela EPTR e da RFC obtida pela ecodopplercardiografia transtorácica (ETT) para a detecção de lesão obstrutiva na artéria coronária descendente anterior (ADA), tendo como padrão de referência a angiografia coronária quantitativa (ACQ), e correlacionar os valores ecodopplercardiográficos das reservas de fluxo miocárdico e coronariano com o grau de estenose coronariana. Foram Avaliados prospectivamente 71 pacientes, dos quais 56 (20 homens, média etária de 59 ± 11 anos) foram considerados para análise da acurácia. Os pacientes foram submetidos ao estudo da perfusão miocárdica pela EPTR em repouso e durante infusão de adenosina 140 mg/kg/min, usando como agente de contraste ecocardiográfico microbolhas encapsuladas por albumina e glicose. A quantificação do platô de intensidade miocárdica (A) que reflete o volume sangüíneo miocárdico, a velocidade de repreenchimento do miocárdio pelas microbolhas (ß) e o fluxo miocárdico (A x ß) foi realizada utilizando-se um programa computacional específico (Q-Lab 3.0, Philips Medical Systems). As velocidades de fluxo na porção distal da ADA foram avaliadas pela ETT, e a RFC definida como a relação entre a velocidade diastólica máxima durante hiperemia e no estado basal. Os pacientes foram submetidos à ACQ dentro de 30 dias do estudo ecocardiográfico. Lesão coronariana significativa foi definida como presença de obstrução >50% do diâmetro luminal. No presente estudo, a medida da RFC pelo Doppler da ADA apresentou exeqüibilidade global de 83% , enquanto que a quantificação da RFM pela EPTR mostrou exeqüibilidade de 99%. Os pacientes com lesão angiograficamente significativa na ADA apresentaram valores de RFC (2,86 ± 0,71 versus 1,57 ± 0,38; p = 0,0001), RFM (2,43 ± 0,80 versus 1,24 ± 0,48; p = 0,0001) e reserva b (2,08 ± 0,82 versus 1,23 ± 0,46; p = 0,001) menores que pacientes sem lesão significativa. O valor de corte utilizado para diferenciar pacientes com e sem lesão na ADA foi 1,84 para a RFC obtida pelo Doppler da ADA, 1,74 para a RFM e 1,68 para a reserva b. A sensibilidade, especificidade e acurácia para detecção de lesão angiograficamente significativa na ADA foram de 96%, 93%, e 95% para a RFC obtida pelo Doppler da ADA, 88%, 90% e 89% para a RFM obtida pela xxii EPTR, e 88%, 84%, e 86% para a reserva b. A análise de regressão logística demonstrou que o estudo com Doppler da ADA foi o parâmetro que melhor diferenciou os pacientes com e sem lesão na ADA (Razão de chances de 1,78, intervalo de confiança de 95% de 1,28 a 2,47). Houve uma boa correlação entre a medida da reserva b (r = 0,89; p <0,05), RFM (r = 0,79; p <0,05), e RFC (r = 0,88; p < 0,05) e o grau de estenose obtido pela ACQ. Conclui-se que a avaliação da RFC pelo Doppler da ADA e da RFM pela EPTR quantitativa apresentaram alta exeqüibilidade e foram capazes de diferenciar de modo preciso os indivíduos com e sem lesão angiográfica significativa na ADA. No entanto, a acurácia diagnóstica pelo Doppler da ADA foi discretamente superior aos outros parâmetros analisados e apresentou menor exeqüibilidade. Ambas as reservas de fluxo miocárdico e coronariano correlacionaram-se de modo inverso com o grau de estenose coronariana / Real-time myocardial contrast echocardiography (RTMCE) is a recently developed technique that utilizes low-mechanical index imaging and allows for noninvasive evaluation of myocardial perfusion as well as for quantification of regional myocardial blood flow. Although previous studies have demonstrated that RTMCE permits determining myocardial blood flow reserve (MBFR), its diagnostic accuracy and correlation with the measurement of coronary flow reserve (CFR) by transthoracic Doppler echocardiography (TTDE) has not been fully demonstrated. The aims of this study were to compare the feasibility and diagnostic accuracy of MBFR obtained by RTMCE and CFR obtained by TTE for detecting angiographically significant obstruction in the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD), and to determine the correlation between MBFR and CFR and the severity of stenosis determined by quantitative coronary angiography. We prospectively studied 71 patients, among them 56 patients (20 men, 59 ± 11 years) were considered for the determination of diagnostic accuracy. All patients underwent RTMCE at rest and during 140mcg/kg/min of adenosine infusion. Plateau acoustic intensity (A), myocardial replenishment velocity slope (B) and myocardial blood flow (A x B) were quantified using Q-Lab 3.0 (Philips Medical Systems). Coronary flow velocities were evaluated in the distal LAD using TTE and CFR was defined as the ratio between maximal diastolic velocity during hiperemia and baseline. LAD stenosis (obstruction >50% of luminal diameter) was determined by quantitative coronary angiography (QCA) performed within one month of RTMCE. The feasibility of CFR measurement by TTE was 83%, while the feasibility of MBFR measurement by RTMCE was 99%. CFR was significantly lower in patients with than in patients without angiographically significant LAD stenosis (2.86 ± 0.71 versus 1.57 ± 0.38; p = 0.0001), as was the MBFR (2.43 ± 0.80 versus 1.24 ± 0.48; p = 0.0001) and b reserve (2.08 ± 0.82 versus 1.23 ± 0.46; p = 0.001). Cutoff values for differentiating patients with and without LAD stenosis were 1.84 for CFR, 1.74 for MBFR, and 1.68 for b reserve. The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy for detecting LAD stenosis were 96%, 93%, and 95% for CFR obtained by TTE, 88%, 90%, and 89% for MBFR, and 88%, 84%, and 86% for b reserve. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that CFR as measured by TTE was the best predictor of LAD (Odds ratio = 1.78, 95% confidence interval 1.28 to 2.47). There was a good correlation between b reserve (r = 0.89; p <0.05), MBFR (r = 0.79; p <0.05), and CFR (r = 0.88; p < 0.05) and the severity of coronary obstruction determined by QCA. In conclusion, CFR obtained by TTE and MBFR obtained by RTMCE were highly feasible and accurate for differentiating patients with and without angiographically significant LAD obstruction. CFR had a slightly higher diagnostic accuracy than other xxv evaluated parameters, despite lower feasibility. Both the CFR and MBFR were inversely correlated with the degree of luminal coronary obstruction determined by QCA

INTRODUÇÃO: A incidência de doença arterial coronária em candidatos a transplante renal é alta, sendo a principal causa de mortes neste grupo de pacientes. Os resultados obtidos com exames não invasivos usados na detecção de doença arterial coronariana destes pacientes têm-se mostrado variados e, de modo geral, insatisfatórios para uma condição clínica considerada grave. A ressonância magnética cardiovascular é utilizada cada vez mais no estudo de doença arterial coronária na população geral, apresentando bons resultados na identificação de isquemia e de fibrose miocárdica. Entretanto, este método, até o momento, não foi avaliado neste grupo de pacientes. O objetivo deste trabalho é avaliar a capacidade da ressonância magnética cardíaca em detectar doença arterial coronária em candidatos a transplante renal sob dois diferentes aspectos: diagnóstico de lesão coronariana significativa (redução do diâmetro luminal maior ou igual a 70%), avaliada pela alteração da perfusão miocárdica, comparando os resultados com a cintilografia e tendo a angiografia coronária como padrão de referência; e detecção de infarto miocárdico silencioso, comparando com a eletrocardiografia e cintilografia, tendo a ressonância magnética cardiovascular com a técnica de realce tardio como padrão de referência. MÉTODOS: Durante o período de janeiro de 2002 e janeiro de 2004 foram estudados 80 candidatos a transplante renal que apresentavam ao menos um dos seguintes critérios de inclusão: 1. idade igual ou acima de 50 anos; 2. diabete melito; 3. história ou evidência clínica de doença cardiovascular. Todos os pacientes foram encaminhados para serem submetidos a exames de eletrocardiografia, cintilografia, ressonância magnética cardiovascular e angiografia coronária no período máximo de até um ano entre os exames. Na pesquisa de alteração da perfusão miocárdica, comparou-se ressonância magnética cardiovascular com cintilografia em 76 pacientes, tendo a angiografia coronária como padrão de referência na identificação de lesão coronária significativa (estenose igual ou maior que 70% da luz vascular). Na identificação de infarto miocárdico silencioso, comparou-se a ressonância magnética cardiovascular com a eletrocardiografia e cintilografia em 69 pacientes. Os exames foram analisados de modo cego em relação aos resultados dos demais exames. Dados numéricos foram expressos como média, desvio padrão e intervalo de confiança, sendo calculado grau de concordância, testes diagnóstico e de significância entre os métodos. RESULTADOS: Na pesquisa de obstrução coronária significativa, a ressonância magnética cardiovascular apresentou sensibilidade, especificidade e acurácia de 84,1%, 56,3% e 72,4% e a cintilografia miocárdica 65,9%, 68,6% e 67,1%, respectivamente. A ressonância magnética cardiovascular foi significativamente mais sensível que a cintilografia (p=0,039). Na identificação de infarto miocárdico silencioso, o grau de concordância entre a ressonância magnética cardiovascular e o eletrocardiograma foi de 0,28 e entre a ressonância magnética cardiovascular e a cintilografia 0,52. Considerando-se a ressonância magnética cardiovascular como sendo o padrão de referência na identificação de infarto miocárdico silencioso, a sensibilidade, especificidade e acurácia do eletrocardiograma foram de 27,8%, 98% e 79,7% e da cintilografia foram de 66,7%, 87% e 81,2%, respectivamente. CONCLUSÃO: No diagnóstico de lesão coronariana significativa, a ressonância magnética cardiovascular mostrou acurácia similar e maior sensibilidade em relação à cintilografia. Na detecção de infarto miocárdico silencioso, o eletrocardiograma e a cintilografia apresentaram baixa concordância com a ressonância magnética cardiovascular / INTRODUCTION: Coronary artery disease in renal transplant candidates is frequent and is the most common cause of death. Results of standard noninvasive tests for the detection of coronary artery disease in this specific group are incosistent and, overall, considered inadequate for clinical decision making. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance has been used most frequently in the identification of coronary artery disease in the general population with good results in the analysis of myocardial ischemia and fibrosis. However, this method, until now, has not been evaluated for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease in renal transplant candidates. The goal of this study is to assess the capability of cardiovascular magnetic resonance for the detection of coronary artery disease in renal transplant candidates in two different aspects: the diagnosis of significant coronary stenosis (70% or more luminal diameter reduction) assessed by myocardial perfusion abnormalities, comparing the results with scintigraphy and using coronary angiography as the reference method; and the identification of unrecognized myocardial infarction, comparing with electrocardiography and nuclear medicine, using cardiovascular magnetic resonance late enhancement technique as the reference method. METHODS: Between January 2002 and January 2004 we studied 80 renal transplant candidates with at least one of these inclusion criteria: 1. 50 years of age or more, 2. diabetes mellitus, and 3. clinical history or evidence of coronary artery disease. All patients underwent electrocardiogram, nuclear medicine, cardiovascular magnetic resonance and coronary angiography examinations within a maximum period of one year. In the assessment of myocardial perfusion defect, we compared cardiovascular magnetic resonance with scintigraphy in 76 patients with coronary angiography as the reference method in the identification of significant coronary lesion (70% stenosis of the vascular lumen or more). In the identification of unrecognized myocardial infarction, we compared magnetic resonance with electrocardiogram and nuclear medicine in 69 patients. All exams were reviewed by readers blinded to the results of the other exams. Data was presented as mean, standard deviation and confidence interval. Percentual of agreement, diagnostic tests and statistical tests between the exams were calculated. RESULTS: On the assessment of significant coronary stenosis, cardiovascular magnetic resonance showed sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of 84.1%, 56.3%, and 72.4% and nuclear medicine 65.9%, 68.6%, and 67.1%, respectively. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance was significantly more sensitive than scintigraphy medicine (p=0.039). In the identification of unrecognized myocardial infarction, agreement between cardiovascular magnetic resonance and electrocardiogram was 0.28 and between cardiovascular magnetic resonance and scintigraphy was 0.52. Considering cardiovascular magnetic resonance as the reference method in the identification of unrecognized myocardial infarction, the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of the electrocardiogram were 27.8%, 98% and 79.7%, and for scintigraphy were 66.7%, 87% and 81.2%, respectively. CONCLUSION: In the diagnosis of significant coronary stenosis, cardiovascular magnetic resonance showed similar accuracy and higher sensitivity compared to scintigraphy. In the detection of unrecognized myocardial infarction, the electrocardiogram and scintigraphy presented low agreement with cardiovascular magnetic resonance

<p>Hronična bolest bubrega (HBB) je zdravstveni problem koji se javlja &scaron;irom sveta i povezana je sa visokim kardiovaskularnim komorbiditetom i smrtno&scaron;ću. Veliki porast broja bolesnika koji imaju terminalnu bubrežnu slabo&scaron;ću (TBS) nastaje kao posledica eksponencijalnog porasta broja bolesnika čija je slabost bubrega posledica hipertenzije i dijabetesa, kao i porasta broja starih sa TBS. Zbog toga vi&scaron;e od 50% bolesnika sa HBB umire zbog kardiovaskularnih bolesti i pre započinjanja lečenja metodama za zamenu funkcije bubrega. Utvrditi kliničke karakteristike bolesnika sa i bez kontrastom indukovane nefropatije (pre svega varijable bubrežne funkcije definasane pomoću AKIN i RIFLE kriterijuma) podvrgnutih kardiohirur&scaron;kim operacijama, potom utvrditi postojanje razlike u mortalitetu i postoperativnom morbiditetu između bolesnika sa i bez kontrastom indukovane nefropatije, a koji se podvrgavaju kardiohirur&scaron;koj operaciji i takođe utvrditi prediktore mortaliteta i morbiditeta kod bolesnika sa prethodnom kontrastom indukovanom nefropatijom koji se podvrgavaju kardiohirur&scaron;koj operaciji. Studija je koncipirana kao retroprospektivna opservaciona studija u ukupnom trajanju od pet godina retrospektivnog perioda i pola godine prospektivnog perioda kojim su obuhvaćene dve grupe bolesnika: I grupa - pacijenti sa kontrastom indukovanom nefropatijom (CIN) i II grupa - pacijenti bez CIN; koji su podvrgnuti kardiohirur&scaron;kim operacijama (koronarna, valvularna, kombinovana hirurgija i ostale) na Institutu za kardiovaskularne bolesti Vojvodine u Sremskoj Kamenici. Od ukupnog broja operisanih pacijenata u ovom perioda (oko 5000 bolesnika) u ovu studiju je uključeno 1269 bolesnika. U na&scaron;oj studiji ukupno je analizirano 1269 bolesnika koji su svrstani u dve grupe. Prvu grupu je činilo 59 (4,6%) pacijenata koji su koronarografisani (dijagnostička, terapijska) i razvili CIN te su upućeni u istoj hospitalizaciji po indikaciji konzilijuma na koronarnu, valvularnu i kombinovanu hirurgiju. Drugu grupu je činilo 1210 (95,4%) bolesnika kod kojih nakon koronarografije nije razvijena kontrastom indukovana nefropatija, a takođe su tokom iste hospitalizacije operisani. Kriterijumi za uključivanje pacijenata u studiju su svi punoletni bolesnici koji su upućeni na kardiohirur&scaron;ke operacije (koronarna, valvularna, kombinovana i ostale). CIN je definisan kao porast vrednosti kreatinina unutar pet dana nakon koronarografije za 25% u odnosu na vrednost kreatina pre koronarografije. Praćene su preoperativne, operativne i postoperativne karakteristike bolesnika sa CIN i bolesnika bez CIN. U disertaciji su kori&scaron;ćene mere deskriptivne statistike: aritmetička sredina, standardna devijacija, medijana, kvartili, frekvence i procenti. Za poređenje srednjih vrednosti varijabli dve populacije primenjen je test za nezavisne uzorke i Man-Vitnijev test. Povezanost kategorijskih varijabli ispitana je pomoću Hi-kvadrat testa za tabele kontigencije ili pomoću Fi&scaron;erovog testa. Određivanje uticaja promenljivih na ishod lečenja izvr&scaron;en je primenom univarijantne i multivarijantne binarne logističke regresije, koja je poslužila i za pravljenje nove varijable (modela) za procenu ishoda lečenja. Prediktivni kvalitet varijabli na ishod ocenjen je pomoću ROC krivih. Za određivanje dužine preživljavanja primenjena je Kaplan-Meier analiza preživljavanja. Uticaj varijabli na preživljavanje izvr&scaron;en je na osnovu Coxove regresione analize. Za statistički značajnu testa uzeta je vrednost p&lt;0,05. Statistička obrada podataka izvedena je primenom statističkog paketa SPSS 17. Dokazana je statistička značajnost u ispitivanim grupama u pogledu akutizacije bubrežne insuficijencije (p=0,007). Broj bolesnika sa akutizacijom bubrežne insuficijencije u grupi CIN je bio 3 (5,1%), a u grupi bez CIN je 6 (0,5%). Dokazana je statistička značajnost u ispitivanim grupama na osnovu perikardnog izliva (p=0,046). Statističku značajnost treba uslovno prihvatiti jer je broj bolesnika sa perikardnim izlivom u grupi sa CIN bio samo 1 (1,7%). Dokazana je statistička značajnost u ispitivanim grupama na osnovu mortaliteta (p&lt;0,0005). Broj umrlih u grupi pacijenata sa CIN je 8 (13,6%), a u grupi pacijenata bez CIN je 23 (1,9%). Dokazana je statistička značajnost u ispitivanim grupama na osnovu AKIN kriterijuma (p&lt;0,0005). Broj bolesnika bez AKIN kriterijuma u grupi sa CIN bio je 29 (49,2%), a u grupi pacijenata bez CIN je 1210 (100,0%). U Stadijumu 1 AKIN kriterijuma broj bolesnika u grupi sa CIN bio je 26 (44,1%), a u grupi bolesnika bez CIN je 0 (0,0%). U Stadijumu 2 AKIN kriterijuma broj bolesnika u grupi sa CIN bio je 1 (1,7%), a u grupi bolesnika bez CIN bio je 0 (0,0%). U Stadijumu 3 AKIN kriterijuma broj bolesnika u grupi sa CIN bio je 3 (5,1%), a u grupi bolesnika bez CIN bio je 0 (0,0%). Dokazana je statistička značajnost u ispitivanim grupama na osnovu RIFLE kriterijuma (p&lt;0,0005). Broj bolesnika bez RIFLE kriterijuma u grupi sa CIN bio je 0 (0,0%), a u grupi pacijenata bez CIN bio je 1169 (96,6%). U riziku (Risc) RIFLE kriterijuma broj bolesnika u grupi sa CIN bio je 51 (86,4%), a u grupi bolesnika bez CIN bio je 41 (3,4%). U o&scaron;tećenju (Injury) RIFLE kriterijuma broj bolesnika u grupi sa CIN bio je 5 (8,5%), a u grupi bolesnika bez CIN bio je 0 (0,0%). U stabost (Failure) RIFLE kriterijuma broj bolesnika u grupi sa CIN bio je 3 (5,1%), a u grupi bolesnika bez CIN bio je 0 (0,0%). Dokazana je statistička značajnost u ispitivanim grupama na osnovu broja komplikacija (p&lt;0,0005). Broj bolesnika bez komplijacija u grupi sa CIN bio je 39 (66,1%), a u grupi pacijenata bez CIN bio je 1027 (84,9%). Broj bolesnika sa 1 komplijacijom u grupi sa CIN bio je 12 (20,3%), a u grupi pacijenata bez CIN bio je 146 (12,1%). Broj bolesnika sa 2 komplijacije u grupi sa CIN bio je 6 (10,2%), a u grupi pacijenata bez CIN bio je 20 (1,7%). Broj bolesnika sa 3 komplijacije u grupi sa CIN bio je 1 (1,7%), a u grupi pacijenata bez CIN bio je 11 (0,9%). Broj bolesnika sa 4 komplijacije u grupi sa CIN bio je 1 (1,7%), a u grupi pacijenata bez kontrastom indukovane nefropatije bio je 6 (0,5%). Dokazana je statistička značajnost u ispitivanim grupama na osnovu MACE komplikacija (p&lt;0,0005). Broj bolesnika sa MACE komplikacijama u grupi sa CIN bio je 20 (33,9%), a u grupi pacijenata bez CIN bio je 183 (15,1%). Akutna bubrežna slabost je relativno česta komplikacija kardiohirur&scaron;kih operacija. Posebno su ugroženi bolesnici sa visokim preoperativnim rizikom, u na&scaron;oj studiji pacijenti sa prethodnim CIN-om, kod kojih je akutizacija bubrežne slabosti znatno učestalija. Kardiohirur&scaron;ki bolesnici kod kojih nastane akutna bubrežna slabost imaju, kao i u na&scaron;oj studiji, vi&scaron;e postoperativnih komplikacija, produžen boravak u jednici intenzivne nege, kao i rizik za nastanak hronične bubrežne bolesti.</p> / <p>Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a healthcare problem that occurs worldwide and is associated with high cardiovascular comorbidity and mortality. A large increase in the number of patients with terminal renal failure (TRF) occurs as a result of an exponential increase in the number of patients whose renal failure is due to hypertension and diabetes, as well as an increase in the number of elderly with TRF. As a result, more than 50% of patients with CKD die from cardiovascular disease even before starting treatment with kidney replacement therapy. To determine the clinical characteristics of patients with and without contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) (renal function parameters defined by AKIN and RIFLE criteria) undergoing cardiac surgery, to determine the difference in mortality and postoperative morbidity between patients with and without CIN who are submitted to cardiac surgery and also to determine predictors of mortality and morbidity in patients with CIN undergoing cardiac surgery. The study was conceived as a retroprospective observational study with a total duration of five years of retrospective period and half a year of prospective period which included two groups of patients: Group I - patients with contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and Group II - patients without CIN; who underwent cardiac surgery (coronary, valvular, combined surgery and other) at the Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases of Vojvodina in Sremska Kamenica. Out of the total number of operated patients in this period (about 5000 patients), 1269 patients were included in this study. In our study, a total of 1269 patients were analyzed, which were classified into two groups. The first group consisted of 59 (4.6%) patients who underwent coronary angiography (diagnostic, therapeutic) and developed CIN and were submitted to surgery in the same hospitalization as indicated by heart team. The second group consisted of 1210 (95.4%) patients who did not develop CIN after coronary angiography but were also operated on during the same hospitalization. Criteria for inclusion of patients in the study are: all adult patients who are referred for cardiac surgery (coronary, valvular, combined and other). CIN was defined as a at least 25% increase in creatinine value within five days after coronary angiography compared to creatine value before coronary angiography. Preoperative, operative and postoperative characteristics of patients with CIN and patients without CIN were analyzed. Statistical analyses included measures of descriptive statistics: arithmetic mean, standard deviation, median, quartiles, frequencies and percentages. To compare the mean values of the variables of the two populations, t-test for independent samples and the Mann-Whitney test were applied. The correlation of categorical variables was examined using the Chi-square test for contingency tables or using the Fisher test. The influence of variables on the treatment outcome was determined by applying univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression, which also served to create a new variable (model) for assessing the treatment outcome. The predictive quality of outcome variables was assessed using ROC curves. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was used to determine survival length. The influence of variables on survival was performed based on Cox regression analysis. For a statistically significant test, the value of p &lt;0.05 was taken. Statistical data processing was performed using the statistical package SPSS 17. Statistical significance was observed in the examined groups regarding the acutization of renal failure (p = 0.007). The number of patients with acute renal failure in the CIN group was 3 (5.1%), and in the group without CIN it was 6 (0.5%). Statistical significance was observed between the examined groups based on pericardial effusion (p = 0.046). Statistical significance should be conditionally accepted because the number of patients with pericardial effusion in the group with CIN was only 1 (1.7%). Statistical significance was demonstrated in the examined groups based on mortality (p &lt;0.0005). The number of deaths in the group of patients with CIN was 8 (13.6%), and in the group of patients without CIN it was 23 (1.9%). Statistical significance was demonstrated in the examined groups based on the AKIN criteria (p &lt;0.0005). The number of patients without AKIN criteria in the group with CIN was 29 (49.2%), and in the group of patients without CIN it was 1210 (100.0%). In Stage 1 of the AKIN criterion, the number of patients in the group with CIN was 26 (44.1%), and in the group of patients without CIN it was 0 (0.0%). In Stage 2 of the AKIN criterion, the number of patients in the group with CIN was 1 (1.7%), and in the group of patients without CIN it was 0 (0.0%). In Stage 3 of the AKIN criterion, the number of patients in the group with CIN was 3 (5.1%), and in the group of patients without CIN it was 0 (0.0%). Statistical significance was demonstrated between the examined groups based on the RIFLE criteria (p &lt;0.0005). The number of patients without RIFLE criteria in the group with CIN was 0 (0.0%), and in the group of patients without CIN it was 1169 (96.6%). In the Risk of the RIFLE criterion, the number of patients in the group with CIN was 51 (86.4%), and in the group of patients without CIN it was 41 (3.4%). In the Injury of the RIFLE criterion, the number of patients in the group with CIN was 5 (8.5%), and in the group of patients without CIN it was 0 (0.0%). In the Failure of the RIFLE criterion, the number of patients in the group with CIN was 3 (5.1%), and in the group of patients without CIN it was 0 (0.0%). Statistical significance was demonstrated in the examined groups based on the number of complications (p &lt;0.0005). The number of patients without complications in the group with CIN was 39 (66.1%), and in the group of patients without CIN it was 1027 (84.9%). The number of patients with 1 complication in the group with CIN was 12 (20.3%), and in the group of patients without CIN it was 146 (12.1%). The number of patients with 2 complications in the group with CIN was 6 (10.2%), and in the group of patients without CIN it was 20 (1.7%). The number of patients with 3 complications in the group with CIN was 1 (1.7%), and in the group of patients without CIN it was 11 (0.9%). The number of patients with 4 complications in the group with CIN was 1 (1.7%), and in the group of patients without contrast-induced nephropathy it was 6 (0.5%). Statistical significance was demonstrated between the examined groups based on MACE complications (p &lt;0.0005). The number of patients with MACE complications in the group with CIN was 20 (33.9%), and in the group of patients without CIN it was 183 (15.1%). Acute renal failure is a relatively common complication of cardiac surgery. Vulnerable patients are particularly at risk, in our study patients with previous CIN, in whom the acutazation of renal failure is significantly more frequent. Cardiac surgery patients who develop acute renal failure have, as demonstrated in our study, more postoperative complications, prolonged stay in the intensive care unit, as well as the risk of developing chronic kidney disease.</p>

Die koronare Herzkrankheit (KHK) gehört zu den häufigsten Todesursachen in den westlichen Industrienationen. Die Diagnostik der Erkrankung hat somit großen Stellenwert in der Medizin. Akzeptierter Goldstandard zur Diagnostik einer KHK ist die Herzkatheteruntersuchung (HKU). Als nicht-invasive Alternative zur HKU hat sich in den letzten Jahren die Mehrzeilen-Computertomographie als zuverlässiges Verfahren für den KHK-Ausschluss bei mittlerer Vortestwahrscheinlichkeit etabliert. Ziel dieser Arbeit ist es, die diagnostischen Eigenschaften der prospektiv getriggerten mit der retrospektiv getriggerten CT-Koronarangiographie (CTCA) an einem 64-Zeilen Gerät in einem heterogenen Patientenkollektiv mit unterschiedlichen kardiovaskulären Erkrankungen (Verdacht auf Koronare Herzkrankheit, Aortenaneurysma, präoperativ zum Aortenklappenersatz oder zur Pulmonalvenenablation, zum Ausschluss eines Tumors oder Perikarditiden) in Genauigkeit, Bildqualität und ihrer Anwendbarkeit gegenüberzustellen und sie mit dem Referenzstandard, der HKU, zu vergleichen. In diese Studie wurden retrospektiv 77 Patienten eingeschlossen, die ein EKG-getriggertes kardiales CT erhielten. Wenn es möglich war, d.h. die Herzfrequenz <75/min, BMI <35 und ein Sinusrhythmus vorlag, wurde die prospektive EKG-getriggerte CTCA durchgeführt, alternativ kam die retrospektive EKG-getriggerte Technik zur Anwendung. Alle Segmente der Koronararterien, deren Lumendiameter ≥1.5mm betrug, wurden hinsichtlich Stenosen und Bildqualität analysiert und beurteilt. Die retrospektive EKG-getriggerte CTCA wurde bei 39 Patienten und die prospektive EKG-getriggerte CTCA bei 38 Patienten durchgeführt. Die mittlere Herzfrequenz (HF) betrug jeweils 69.5±9.1/min und 62.8±5.9/min. Bei der Detektion von Stenosen ≥50% zeigt die segment-(patienten-) basierte Betrachtung bei der retrospektiven EKG-getriggerten CTCA eine Sensitivität, Spezifität, positiven (PPV) und negativen prädiktiven Wert (NPV) von 97%, 98%, 71%, 100% (91%, 82%, 67%, 96%) und die prospektiv EKG-getriggerte CTCA 94%, 97%, 75%, 99% (93%, 96%, 93%, 96%). In der prospektiv EKG-getriggerten CTCA-Gruppe steigt die Sensitivität und der NPV bei Patienten mit einer HF ≤65/min. Gefäßspezifische Untersuchungen weisen bei der prospektiven Technik eine geringere diagnostische Aussagekraft bezüglich der rechten Koronararterie (RCA) auf, welche jedoch bei einer HF ≤65/min ansteigt. Die Bildqualität unterscheidet sich nicht signifikant in beiden Gruppen. Die Arbeit hat gezeigt, dass die prospektive EKG-getriggerte CTCA in einer heterogenen Patientenpopulation eine hohe diagnostische Genauigkeit und Bildqualität bei HF ≤65/min aufweist. Eine niedrige HF ist für die Beurteilung der RCA von besonderer Bedeutung.:1 Bibliographische Beschreibung 2 Einleitung 2.1 Die koronare Herzerkrankung (KHK) 2.1.1 Definition und Epidemiologie 2.1.2 Ätiologie 2.1.3 Anatomie und Pathophysiologie 2.1.4 Symptomatik 2.2 Diagnostik der KHK 2.2.1 Basisdiagnostik 2.2.2 Bildgebende Diagnostik zur direkten Beurteilung der Koronargefäße 2.3 CT-Verfahren 2.3.1 Retrospektives EKG-Gating 2.3.2 Prospektives EKG-Gating 2.3.3 Diagnostische Genauigkeit der CT-Koronarangiographie (CTCA) 2.4 Aspekte zur Strahlendosis 2.5 Indikationen zur HKU und kardialen CT 2.6 Zielsetzung der Studie 3 Publikation 4 Zusammenfassung 5 Literaturverzeichnis 6 Anlagen 6.1 Selbständigkeitserklärung 6.2 Lebenslauf 6.2.1 Persönliche Daten 6.2.2 Beruflicher Werdegang 6.3 Danksagung

Introducción: El infarto agudo de miocardio con coronariografía normal, más conocido por sus siglas en inglés como MINOCA, es un cuadro clínico menos estudiado a diferencia de su contraparte obstructiva. Objetivo: Describir características generales de los pacientes con infarto agudo de miocardio y coronariografía normal en un hospital de tercer nivel del 2016 al 2021. Materiales y métodos: El estudio es de diseño observacional, transversal y descriptivo. Se usaron datos recolectados de las historias clínicas mediante una ficha de datos. Se realizó un muestreo censal que incluyó 54 registros clínicos. Resultados: La mayoría de los pacientes fueron mujeres (62.9%), y mayores de 60 años (61.1%). Como factores de riesgo destacó la hipertensión arterial (63%), seguido de diabetes mellitus (29.6%) y dislipidemia (18.5%). Predominó el sobrepeso y la obesidad (72,3%). En el trazado electrocardiográfico la mayoría presentó un trazado sin elevación del segmento ST (74.1%), y al examen ecocardiográfico la mitad de los pacientes presentaron motilidad cardiaca normal (51,9%) y una FEVI preservada (59,3%). Respecto a los diagnósticos al alta, se encontró en primer lugar el infarto agudo de miocardio tipo 1 (59.3%). Conclusión: Se encontró que el MINOCA afecta principalmente a pacientes que se caracterizan por ser del sexo femenino, mayores de 60 años, con diagnóstico previo de HTA, presentar dolor torácico típico, cursar con sobrepeso, además de registrar electrocardiogramas sin elevación del segmento ST, conservar una motilidad cardiaca normal y FEVI preservada, y la mayoría fue dado de alta con infarto de miocardio tipo 1. / Introduction: Acute myocardial infarction with normal coronary angiography, better known by its acronym in English as MINOCA, is a clinical condition less studied unlike its well-known obstructive counterpart. Objective: To describe general characteristics of patients with acute myocardial infarction and normal coronary angiography in a tertiary hospital from 2016 to 2021. Materials and methods: The study has an observational, cross-sectional, and descriptive design. Data collected from medical records using a data sheet were used. A census sampling was carried out that included 54 clinical records. Results: Most of patients were women (62.9%), and over 60 years of age (61.1%). High blood pressure (63%) stood out as risk factors, followed by diabetes mellitus (29.6%) and dyslipidemia (18.5%). Also, there was a clear predominance of overweight and obesity (72.3%). In the electrocardiographic tracing, the majority presented a tracing without ST segment elevation (74.1%), and in the echocardiographic examination, half of the patients presented normal cardiac motility (51.9%) and a preserved LVEF (59.3%). Regarding the diagnoses at discharge, acute myocardial infarction type 1 was found in first place (59.3%). Conclusion: It was found that MINOCA affects patients who are characterized by being female, over 60 years of age, with a previous diagnosis of arterial hypertension, presenting typical chest pain, being overweight, in addition to recording electrocardiograms without ST segment elevation. maintained normal cardiac motility and preserved LVEF, and the majority were discharged with type 1 myocardial infarction.

Objetivos: O objetivo desse estudo foi comparar a perviedade da artéria torácica interna esquerda (ATIE) dissecada por videotoracoscopia robótica para revascularização minimamente invasiva do ramo interventricular anterior (RIA) com a revascularização do miocárdio convencional. Métodos: De 2007 a 2010, 36 pacientes foram randomizados para revascularização do miocárdio minimamente invasiva (RMMI) ou revascularização do miocárdio convencional (RMC). Pacientes randomizados para o grupo RMMI foram submetidos à dissecção da ATIE por videotoracoscopia auxiliada pelo braço robótico AESOP seguida de uma minitoracotomia anterior esquerda no 4º espaço intercostal para anastomose com o RIA. Pacientes randomizados para o grupo RMC foram submetidos a revascularização do miocárdio convencional com esternotomia mediana completa, dissecção aberta da ATIE e anastomose ao RIA. Fluxometria por tempo de trânsito (FTT) foi utilizada para avaliação da perviedade da ATIE imediata. Após 24 meses uma tomografia multislice foi utilizada para avaliar a perviedade a médio prazo da ATIE. Resultados: O tempo médio de dissecção da ATIE no grupo RMMI foi de 50,1 ± 11,2 vs. 22,7 ± 3,3 min no grupo RMC. Não houve diferença significativa no fluxo médio da ATIE para o RIA entre os grupos estudados (46,17 ± 20,11 vs. 48,61 ± 23,42 mL/min, p=0,86) respectivamente. Não houve diferença significante na incidência de infecção de ferida profunda (0 vs. 2, p=0,48) e necessidade de reoperação por sangramento (0 vs. 1, p=1,00) nos grupos RMMI e RMC respectivamente. A angiotomografia mostrou perviedade da ATIE em 100% dos pacientes do grupo RMMI vs. 94,1% no grupo RMC (p=1,00). Não houve mortalidade nos grupos estudados. Conclusão: A revascularização do miocárdio minimamente invasiva do ramo interventricular anterior com dissecção da artéria torácica interna esquerda por videotoracoscopia robótica foi segura e factível. A perviedade da artéria torácica interna esquerda imediata e a médio prazo foi similar entre ambas as técnicas / Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the patency of left internal mammary artery (LIMA) robotically harvested for left anterior descendent (LAD) artery minimally invasive bypass with conventional LIMA to LAD off-pump bypass. Method: From 2007 to 2010, 36 patients were randomized to either LIMA robotically harvested to LAD artery minimally invasive bypass or standard LIMA to LAD off-pump bypass. Patients assigned to robotic group underwent robotic endoscopic harvesting of LIMA with the AESOP system followed by a small left thoracotomy in the 4th intercostal space for off-pump LAD bypass. Patients assigned to standard group underwent full median sternotomy, open LIMA harvesting followed by off-pump LAD bypass. Transit time flow measurement was used for intraoperative evaluation of LIMA to LAD patency. After a mean 24-month follow-up, Multislice Computed Tomography was used to evaluate LIMA to LAD midterm patency. Results: The mean LIMA harvesting time in robotic group was 50.1 ± 11.2 min vs. 22.7 ± 3.3 min in conventional group. There was no significant difference in intraoperative LIMA to LAD flow between robotic and conventional groups (46.17 ± 20.11 mL/min vs. 48.61 ± 23.42 mL/min, p=0.86). There were no significant differences in incidence of wound infection (0 vs. 2, p=0,48) and reoperation for bleeding (0 vs. 1, p=1.00) between robotic and conventional groups respectively. In robotic group, Multislice CT revealed patent LIMA graft in 100% patients vs. 94.1% patients in conventional group (p=1.00). There was no mortality in the study group. Conclusions: Minimally invasive LAD bypass using LIMA graft robotically harvested was safe and feasible. Early and mid-term LIMA patency was similar between both techniques