| Differential progression of complex culprit stenoses in patients with stable and unstable angina pectoris. | |
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PMID: 8772745 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: This study sought to compare the evolution of complex culprit stenoses in patients with stable and those with unstable angina pectoris. BACKGROUND: Complex coronary stenoses are associated with adverse clinical and angiographic outcomes. However, it is not known whether the evolution of complex stenoses differs in unstable angina versus stable angina pectoris. METHODS: We prospectively assessed stenosis progression in 95 patients with unstable angina whose angina stabilized with medical therapy (Group 1) and 200 patients presenting with stable angina (Group 2). After diagnostic angiography, all patients were placed on a waiting list for coronary angioplasty and restudied at 8 +/- 4 (mean +/- SD) months later. In each patient the presumed culprit stenosis was identified and classified as complex (irregular borders, overhanging edges or thrombus) or smooth (absence of complex features). Stenosis progression, as assessed by computerized angiography, was defined as > or = 20% diameter reduction or new total occlusion. RESULTS: At the first angiogram, 364 stenoses > or = 50% and 383 stenoses < 50% were identified. At restudy, 36 (15%) of 236 stenoses progressed in 29 Group 1 patients and 36 (7%) of 502 stenoses in 31 Group 2 patients (p = 0.001). Forty-five (88%) of 51 stenoses > or = 50% and 6 (29%) of 21 stenoses < 50% that progressed developed to total coronary occlusion (p = 0.001). More culprit stenoses progressed in Group 1 than in Group 2 (p = 0.006), whereas progression of nonculprit stenoses was not significantly different in both groups. Culprit complex stenoses progressed more frequently in Group 1 than in Group 2 (p = 0.01). During follow-up, 3 patients died (myocardial infarction), and 51 had a nonfatal coronary event. Culprit stenoses progressed in 15 (54%) of the 28 patients with a nonfatal coronary event in Group 1 and in 9 (39%) of 23 patients in Group 2 (p = NS). Complex morphology (p < 0.001) and unstable angina at initial presentation (p < 0.01) were predictive factors for progression of culprit stenoses. CONCLUSIONS: A larger proportion of culprit complex stenoses progress in unstable angina than stable angina, and this is frequently associated with recurrence of coronary events. |
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Authors:
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L Chen; M R Chester; R Crook; J C Kaski |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American College of Cardiology Volume: 28 ISSN: 0735-1097 ISO Abbreviation: J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. Publication Date: 1996 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-10-03 Completed Date: 1996-10-03 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8301365 Medline TA: J Am Coll Cardiol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 597-603 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Department of Cardiological Sciences, St. George's Hospital Medical School, London, England, United Kingdom. |
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Adult Aged Angina Pectoris / pathology*, radiography Angina, Unstable / pathology, radiography Constriction, Pathologic Coronary Angiography Coronary Vessels / pathology* Female Humans Male Middle Aged Myocardial Infarction / pathology Prognosis Prospective Studies Regression Analysis Risk Factors |
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