Angiography-derived index of microcirculatory resistance to define the risk of early discharge in STEMI

Scarsini, R; Kotronias, RA; Della Mora, F; Portolan, L; Andreaggi, S; Benenati, S; Marin, F; Sgreva, S; Comuzzi, A; Butturini, C; Pesarini, G; Tavella, D; Channon, KM; Garcia Garcia, HM; Ribichini, F; Banning, AP; De Maria, GL

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Angiography-derived index of microcirculatory resistance to define the risk of early discharge in STEMI

Abstract:: Background:
Patients with ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction but no coronary microvascular injury are at low risk of early cardiovascular complications (ECC). We aim to assess whether nonhyperemic angiography-derived index of microcirculatory resistance (NH-IMRangio) could be a user-friendly tool to identify patients at low risk of ECC, potentially candidates for expedited care pathway and early hospital discharge.
Methods:
Retrospective analysis of 2 independent, international, prospective, observational cohorts included 568 patients with ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction. NH-IMRangio was calculated based on standard coronary angiographic views with 3-dimensional-modeling and computational analysis of the coronary flow.
Results:
Overall, ECC (a composite of cardiovascular death, cardiogenic shock, acute heart failure, life-threatening arrhythmias, resuscitated cardiac arrest, left ventricular thrombus, post-ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction mechanical complications, and rehospitalization for acute heart failure or acute myocardial infarction at 30 days follow-up), occurred in 54 (9.3%) patients. NH-IMRangio was significantly correlated with pressure/thermodilution-based index of microcirculatory resistance (r=0.607; P<0.0001) and demonstrated good accuracy in predicting ECC (area under the curve, 0.766 [95% CI, 0.706–0.827]; P<0.0001). Importantly, ECC occurred more frequently in patients with NH-IMRangio ≥40 units (18.1% versus 1.4%; P<0.0001). At multivariable analysis, NH-IMRangio provided incremental prognostic value to conventional clinical, angiographic, and echocardiographic features (adjusted-odds ratio, 14.861 [95% CI, 5.177–42.661]; P<0.0001). NH-IMRangio<40 units showed an excellent negative predictive value (98.6%) in ruling out ECC. Discharging patients with NH-IMRangio<40 units at 48 hours after admission would reduce the total in-hospital stay by 943 days (median 2 [1–4] days per patient).
Conclusions:
NH-IMRangio is a valuable risk-stratification tool in patients with ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction. NH-IMRangio guided strategies to early discharge may contribute to safely shorten hospital stay, optimizing resources utilization.

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Peer review status:: Peer reviewed

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Scarsini, R., Kotronias, R., Della Mora, F., Portolan, L., Andreaggi, S., Benenati, S., Marin, F., Sgreva, S., Comuzzi, A., Butturini, C., Pesarini, G., Tavella, D., Channon, K., Garcia Garcia, H., Ribichini, F., Banning, A., & De Maria, G. (2024). Angiography-derived index of microcirculatory resistance to define the risk of early discharge in STEMI. Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, 17(3).

MLA Style

Scarsini, R., et al. “Angiography-Derived Index of Microcirculatory Resistance to Define the Risk of Early Discharge in STEMI.” Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, vol. 17, no. 3, 2024.

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Scarsini, R., RA Kotronias, F. Della Mora, et al. 2024. “Angiography-Derived Index of Microcirculatory Resistance to Define the Risk of Early Discharge in STEMI.” Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions 17 (3).
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