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Vidal-Perez R, Abou Jokh Casas C, Agra-Bermejo RM, Alvarez-Alvarez B, Grapsa J, Fontes-Carvalho R, Rigueiro Veloso P, Garcia Acuña JM, Gonzalez-Juanatey JR. Myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries: A comprehensive review and future research directions. World J Cardiol 2019; 11:305-315. [PMID: 31908730 PMCID: PMC6937414 DOI: 10.4330/wjc.v11.i12.305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Acute coronary syndromes constitute a variety of myocardial injury presentations that include a subset of patients presenting with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA). This acute coronary syndrome differs from type 1 myocardial infarction (MI) regarding patient characteristics, presentation, physiopathology, management, treatment, and prognosis. Two-thirds of MINOCA subjects present ST-segment elevation; MINOCA patients are younger, are more often female and tend to have fewer cardiovascular risk factors. Moreover, MINOCA is a working diagnosis, and defining the aetiologic mechanism is relevant because it affects patient care and prognosis. In the absence of relevant coronary artery disease, myocardial ischaemia might be triggered by an acute event in epicardial coronary arteries, coronary microcirculation, or both. Epicardial causes of MINOCA include coronary plaque disruption, coronary dissection, and coronary spasm. Microvascular MINOCA mechanisms involve microvascular coronary spasm, takotsubo syndrome (TTS), myocarditis, and coronary thromboembolism. Coronary angiography with non-significant coronary stenosis and left ventriculography are first-line tests in the differential study of MINOCA patients. The diagnostic arsenal includes invasive and non-invasive techniques. Medical history and echocardiography can help indicate vasospasm or thrombosis, if one finite coronary territory is affected, or specify TTS if apical ballooning is present. Intravascular ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, and provocative testing are encouraged. Cardiac magnetic resonance is a cornerstone in myocarditis diagnosis. MINOCA is not a benign diagnosis, and its polymorphic forms differ in prognosis. MINOCA care varies across centres, and future multi-centre clinical trials with standardized criteria may have a positive impact on defining optimal cardiovascular care for MINOCA patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rafael Vidal-Perez
- Cardiology Department, Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, St Bartholomew Hospital, Barts Health Trust, London EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar Gaia, Vila Nova Gaia 4434-502, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine University of Porto, Porto 4200-319, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Santiago de Compostela 15706, Spain
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Choo EH, Chang K, Lee KY, Lee D, Kim JG, Ahn Y, Kim YJ, Chae SC, Cho MC, Kim CJ, Kim H, Jeong MH, KAMIR‐NIH Investigators. Prognosis and Predictors of Mortality in Patients Suffering Myocardial Infarction With Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries. J Am Heart Assoc 2019; 8:e011990. [PMID: 31284804 PMCID: PMC6662150 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.119.011990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Background Myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries ( MINOCA ) is a heterogeneous disease entity. Its prognosis and predictor of mortality remain unclear. This study aimed to compare the prognosis between MINOCA and myocardial infarction with obstructive coronary artery disease and identify factors related to all-cause death in MINOCA using a nation-wide, multicenter, and prospective registry. Methods and Results Among 13 104 consecutive patients enrolled, patients without previous history of significant coronary artery disease who underwent coronary angiography were selected. The primary outcome was 2-year all-cause death. Secondary outcomes were cardiac death, noncardiac death, reinfarction, and repeat revascularization. Patients with MINOCA (n=396) and myocardial infarction with obstructive coronary artery disease (n=10 871) showed similar incidence of all-cause death (9.1% versus 8.8%; hazard ratio [ HR ], 1.04; 95% CI, 0.74-1.45; P=0.83). Risks of cardiac death, noncardiac death, and reinfarction were not significantly different between the 2 groups ( HR , 0.82; 95% CI , 0.53-1.28; P=0.38; HR , 1.55; 95% CI , 0.93-2.56; P=0.09; HR , 1.23; 95% CI , 0.65-2.31; P=0.38, respectively). MINOCA patients had lower incidence of repeat revascularization (1.3% versus 7.2%; HR , 0.17; 95% CI , 0.07-0.41; P<0.001). Results were consistent after multivariable regression and propensity-score matching. In a multivariate model, several significant predictors of all-cause death of MINOCA were found, including the nonuse of renin-angiotensin system blockers ( HR , 2.63; 95% CI , 1.08-6.25; P=0.033) and statins ( HR , 2.17; 95% CI , 1.04-4.54; P=0.039). Conclusions Patients with MINOCA and those with myocardial infarction with obstructive coronary artery disease had comparable clinical outcomes. Use of renin-angiotensin system blockers and statins was associated with lower mortality in patients with MINOCA .
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- Eun Ho Choo
- Division of CardiologyDepartment of CardiologyThe Catholic University of KoreaSeoulKorea
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- Division of CardiologyDepartment of CardiologyThe Catholic University of KoreaSeoulKorea
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- Division of CardiologyDepartment of CardiologyThe Catholic University of KoreaSeoulKorea
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- Division of CardiologyDepartment of CardiologyThe Catholic University of KoreaSeoulKorea
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- Division of CardiologyDepartment of CardiologyThe Catholic University of KoreaSeoulKorea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Heart CenterChonnam National University HospitalGwangjuSouth Korea
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- Department of CardiologyYeungnam University Medical CenterDaeguSouth Korea
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- Department of Internal MedicineKyungpook National University HospitalDaeguSouth Korea
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- Cardiology DivisionDepartment of Internal MedicineChungbuk National University HospitalCheongjuSouth Korea
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- Department of Internal MedicineKyunghee University College of MedicineSeoulSouth Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular CenterSeoul National University HospitalSeoulSouth Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Heart CenterChonnam National University HospitalGwangjuSouth Korea
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