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Prognostic value of angiographic microvascular resistance in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

ABSTRACT

Background:

The Angiographic Microvascular Resistance (AMR), derived from a solitary angiographic view, has emerged as a viable substitute for the Index of Microcirculatory Resistance (IMR). However, the prognostic significance in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) patients is yet to be established. This research endeavors to explore the prognostic capabilities of AMR in patients diagnosed with STEMI.

Methods:

In this single-center, retrospective study, 232 patients diagnosed with STEMI who received primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) were recruited from January 1, 2018, to June 30, 2022. Utilizing the maximally selected log-rank statistics analysis, participants were divided into two cohorts according to an AMR threshold of 2.55 mmHg*s/cm. The endpoint evaluated was a composite of all-cause mortality or hospital read-mission due to heart failure.

Results:

At a median follow-up of 1.74 (1.07, 3.65) years, the composite endpoint event was observed in 28 patients within the higher AMR group and 8 patients within the lower AMR group. The higher AMR group showed a significantly higher risk for composite outcome compared to those within the low-AMR group (HRadj: 3.33; 95% CI 1.30–8.52; p = 0.03). AMR ≥ 2.55 mmHg*s/cm was an independent predictor of the composite endpoint (HR = 2.33; 95% CI 1.04–5.21; p = 0.04). Furthermore, a nomogram containing age, sex, left ventricle ejection fraction, post-PCI Quantitative Flow Ratio (QFR), and AMR was developed and indicated a poorer prognosis in the high-risk group for STEMI patients at 3 years. (HR=4.60; 95% CI 1.91–11.07; p < 0.01).

Conclusions:

AMR measured after PCI can predict the risk of all-cause death or readmission for heart failure in patients with STEMI. AMR-involved nomograms improved predictive performance over variables alone.

Keywords:
ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction; AMR; Coronary physiology; Coronary angiography; Prognosis

HIGHLIGHTS

AMR measured after PCI can predict the risk of MACEs in patients with STEMI.

AMR-involved nomogram improved predictive performance over variables alone.

AAMR-involved nomogram-derived high-risk population showed a worse prognosis at 3 years.

AMR has the potential to be a feasible alternative for IMR.

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