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Incremental prognostic value of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in patients with severe LV dysfunction undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.

Authors :
Zhuang B
Li S
Wang H
Chen W
Ren Y
Zhang H
Sun Z
Xu L
Source :
The international journal of cardiovascular imaging [Int J Cardiovasc Imaging] 2024 Oct; Vol. 40 (10), pp. 2057-2068. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 02.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a significant global health issue, particularly when complicated by left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) < 35%. Although coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is recommended for such cases, the unclear prognosis necessitates further investigation.<br />Method: This retrospective study aimed to determine whether cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging provides additional prognostic value in guiding effective clinical management. The study included patients with CAD and LVEF < 35% who underwent CABG surgery after enhanced CMR between March 2016 and March 2023. CMR was performed using a 3.0T scanner with steady-state free precession and phase-sensitive inversion recovery sequences. Prognostic analysis of clinical and CMR data was conducted, with the endpoint defined as cardiovascular death, revascularization, hospitalization for heart failure, or stroke. Statistical analysis included Student's t-test, chi-squared test, univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis, receiver operating characteristic analysis, Harrell C statistical analysis, integrated discrimination improvement (IDI), and net reclassification improvement (NRI) analysis.<br />Result: The study included 152 patients (mean age 58.6 ± 9.7 years; 138 men). During a mean follow-up of 2.0 years, 8 patients experienced cardiovascular death, while 1 case had revascularization, 13 had hospitalization for heart failure, and 11 had a stroke. Left atrial diameter index (LADi) (hazard ratio [HR], 1.08 [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.02-1.15]; P = 0.04) and late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) mass (HR, 1.03 [95% CI: 1.01-1.06]; P < 0.001) were associated with the endpoint, even after adjusting for multiple clinical variables. Adding LADi and LGE mass improved risk prediction for adverse events, as indicated by the C-index (0.738, p < 0.01), IDI (0.36), and NRI (0.13).<br />Conclusion: Left atrial diameter index (LADi) and scar burden are valuable prognostic indicators in patients with LVEF < 35% undergoing CABG. They offer enhanced risk stratification beyond traditional clinical factors, highlighting their importance in guiding clinical management.<br /> (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1875-8312
Volume :
40
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The international journal of cardiovascular imaging
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39093366
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10554-024-03198-5