冠状动脉起源异常的检出率与冠状动脉狭窄

目的　评价国人冠状动脉(冠脉)起源异常的冠脉造影检出率,并探讨其与冠脉狭窄之间的关系。方法　回顾性分析2001年1月至2004年6月在我院接受选择性冠脉造影的患者,观察并记录冠脉起源异常的检出频度和类型,以及合并冠脉狭窄的情况。结果　4094例患者中,共检出冠脉起源异常者32例,检出率为0 78%,其中右冠脉异常起源最为多见,占总数的65 6%;合并冠脉狭窄者共11例(占34 3% ), 其中仅5例(占15 6% )累及起源异常的冠脉,且无1例冠脉狭窄单独累及起源异常的冠脉。结论　国人冠脉起源异常的检出率与国外文献报道结果相似,其中以右冠脉起源异常最为多见,冠脉起源异常与冠脉狭窄不具有相关性。     

老年人冠状动脉起源异常研究

目的 分析老年人冠状动脉起源异常的类型及检出率,总结其冠状动脉分布的优势情况,并探讨冠状动脉起源异常与冠状动脉粥样硬化的关系.方法 回顾性分析北京大学第一医院接受冠状动脉造影检查的老年患者资料,记录冠状动脉起源异常的检出频度和类型,及发生冠状动脉粥样硬化性狭窄的情况.结果 冠状动脉造影总数2031例,检出冠状动脉起源异常46例(2.3%).右冠状动脉起源异常26例(56.5%),右冠状动脉起源异常多于左冠状动脉(19例,41.3%).其中以右冠状动脉起源于左冠状动脉窦为最常见类型,占总异常的28.3%(13例).并存冠状动脉粥样硬化性狭窄者37例(80.4%),其中17例(37.0%)累及起源异常的冠状动脉.结论 我国老年人冠状动脉起源异常多见于右冠状动脉,其中具有潜在临床危险的右冠状动脉起源于左冠状动脉窦为最常见类型.冠状动脉起源异常与冠状动脉粥样硬化存在相关性.

Abstract：

Objective To estimate the patterns and frequency of anomalous coronary origin with angiography in the Chinese elderly population and evaluate the correlation between anomalous coronary origin and development of coronary atherosclerotic stenosis. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on the basis of angiographic data among elderly patients who underwent coronary arteriography in Beijing University First Hospital. Those with anomalous origin of coronary arteries were selected for further assessment and significant stenosis in coronary arteries was recorded.Results Among 2031 patients, 46 patients were found to have anomalous origin of coronary artery,with an incidence rate of 2.3%. Right coronary artery was the most common anomalous vessel, being involved in 26 patients (56.5%). The anomalous origin was more frequent in right coronary artery than in left coronary artery (41.3%). The most common anomaly was right coronary artery arising from left coronary sinus in 13 patients (28.3%). Significant atherosclerotic lesions in the anomalous arteries were seen in 37 patients (80.4%). Conclusions In Chinese elderly population, the anomalous origin of coronary artery is more frequent in right coronary artery, the most common anomaly resides in right coronary artery arising from left coronary sinus. The anomalous coronary artery increases risk for development of coronary atherosclerotic stenosis.     

冠状动脉钙化研究进展

冠状动脉钙化(CAC)是导致一般人群和冠状动脉性心脏病患者不良结局的危险因素。CAC的发病机制和骨形成有共同的途径,目前已经确定了一些导致CAC发生和发展的危险因素。用药物治疗控制CAC的努力没有取得成功,而冠状动脉钙化的患者经皮冠脉介入术和冠状动脉搭桥术后的无事件生存率也较低。虽然应用药物洗脱支架和斑块修饰装置对钙化血管的预后有一定改善,但不良事件发生率仍然很高。在未来,仍需创新的药物和器械治疗来改善CAC患者的不良预后。     

A case of multiple coronary microfistulas to the left ventricle and apical myocardial hypertrophy coexisting with stable angina

A coronary artery fistula consists of a communication between a coronary artery and a cardiac chamber, a great artery or the vena cava. It is the most common congenital anomaly that can affect coronary perfusion. However, coronary fistulas to one of the cardiac chambers and coexisting apical myocardial hypertophy are infrequent anomalies, and usually are found unexpectedly. Herein, we report a case in which all three major coronary arteries emptied into the left ventricle with apical hypertrophy, through multiple microfistulas.     

Overview of coronary artery variants,aberrations and anomalies

Coronary artery anomalies and variants are relatively uncommon congenital disorders of the coronary artery anatomy and constitute the second most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young competitive athletes. The rapid advancement of imaging techniques, including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography, have provided us with a wealth of new information on the subject. Anomalous origin of a coronary artery from the contralateral sinus is the anomaly most frequently associated with sudden cardiac death, in particular if the anomalous coronary artery has a course between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. However, other coronary anomalies, like anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery, atresia of the left main stem and coronary fistulae, have also been implicated in cases of sudden cardiac death. Patients are usually asymptomatic, and in most of the cases, coronary anomalies are discovered incidentally during coronary angiography or on autopsy following sudden cardiac death. However, in some cases, symptoms like angina, syncope, heart failure and myocardial infarction may occur. The aims of this article are to present a brief overview of the diverse coronary variants and anomalies, focusing especially on anatomical features, clinical manifestations, risk of sudden cardiac death and pathophysiologic mechanism of symptoms, as well as to provide valuable information regarding diagnostic workup, follow-up, therapeutic choices and timing of surgical treatment.     

冠心病危险因素与冠状动脉病变程度相关性的研究

目的探讨冠心病危险因素与冠状动脉病变程度之间的相关性。方法选择吉林大学第一医院2006年2月至2007年12月280例经冠状动脉造影确诊为冠心病的患者为研究对象。以Gensini积分、复杂病变(长病变、分叉病变、三支病变、左主干病变)发生率来评价冠状动脉病变严重程度。利用SAS 8.02软件分别进行单因素和多因素Logistic回归分析冠状动脉狭窄严重程度与相关危险因素的关系。结果年龄、体质量指数(BMI)增加、血脂异常与冠状动脉病变程度积分增加呈正相关,女性冠心病患者更容易发生长病变,BMI超标的冠心病患者更易发生三支病变。结论冠心病患者中高龄、体质量指数增加、血脂异常与冠状动脉病变程度呈正相关,而性别与长病变的发生率密切相关,体质量指数与三支病变密切相关。     

成人冠状动脉起源异常10例

目的 :了解冠状动脉起源异常 (coronaryarteryoriginanomalies,CAOA)的情况。 方法 :回顾性分析我院从 1998至 2 0 0 3年 838例冠状动脉造影资料。结果 :838例中CAOA 10例 ( 1.19% ) ,其中右冠状动脉起源于左乏氏窦 4例、无冠窦 1例 ,右冠状动脉高位开口 2例 ,左前降支和左回旋支分别独立起源于左乏氏窦 2例 ,单支冠状动脉 1例。结论 :最常见的类型是右冠状动脉起源于左乏氏窦 ,大多数异常类型并不导致严重的临床症状 ,只有少数需要外科手术治疗。     

冠状动脉造影检查对心肌桥的诊断价值

目的 探讨冠状动脉造影检查对心肌桥诊断的应用,研究心肌桥和冠状动脉粥样硬化的相关性.方法 收集1523例患者冠状动脉造影检查资料,分析心肌桥检出率,观察心肌桥的发生位置、壁冠状动脉收缩期狭窄程度、心肌桥血管合并粥样斑块的位置、斑块处管腔狭窄程度.结果 全部1523例患者中,201例患者检查结果正常,1225例患者检出粥样斑块,231例患者检出心肌桥.心肌桥检出率为15.2％,共检出心肌桥235处.心肌桥位置：右冠状动脉1处,左主干1处,旋支1处,对角支3处,左前降支229处,以左前降支中段多见,壁冠状动脉收缩期轻度狭窄为主.纯心肌桥97例.134例患者心肌桥血管合并粥样斑块144处,斑块位置：心肌桥近端111处,心肌桥段19处,心肌桥远端14处.心肌桥近端血管粥样硬化较心肌桥段、心肌桥远端发生率高,但粥样斑块的形成与壁冠状动脉收缩期的狭窄程度无显著相关（P＞0.05）.结论 心肌桥多见于左前降支中段血管,壁冠状动脉收缩期多为轻度狭窄,血管合并粥样硬化,多见于心肌桥前端,但粥样斑块的形成与壁冠状动脉收缩期狭窄程度无明显相关性.冠状动脉造影检查对心肌桥及心肌桥合并粥样硬化的诊断有重要价值.     

The coronary angiography – An old-timer in great shape

The invasive coronary angiography is the gold standard in coronary artery disease evaluation. It is one of the most common operative procedures worldwide. This topic covered in detail would be extensive and the author provides his own, personal view of the indications, technique and complications of this diagnostic test. The advantages and disadvantages are provided together with the opinion about the current role of invasive coronary angiography in modern cardiology.     

Coronary artery anomalies: A diagnostic challenge

Coronary artery anomalies (CAAs) are found in approximately 1% of all patients undergoing coronary angiography and in 0.3% of patients undergoing autopsy (Roberts, 1986). CAAs may be classified into those of origin and course, intrinsic coronary arterial anatomy, and coronary termination (Angelini et al. 2002). The most common malformation is abnormal origin and course, origin of a coronary artery from a wrong aortic sinus of Valsalva; either the right from the left coronary sinus or the left from the right coronary sinus; these anomalies must be excluded in young adults with typically ischemic- sounding chest pain or syncope. Anomalies coronary artery termination typically presented as coronary artery fistula, commonly the right coronary artery is affected, although, left sided coronary artery fistulae are well documented (Gandy et al. 2004). The anomalies of intrinsic coronary arterial anatomy, such as ostial stenosis, Artesia, and single, absent, or hypoplastic coronary arteries are rare but may have clinical importance.     

Asymptomatic congenital coronary artery aneurysm in adulthood

Congenital coronary aneurysm is a rare disorder and most ofthe previously reported cases were necropsy findings, usuallyin association with other coronary artery abnormalities. Althoughrupture and thrombosis were the most common causes of death,the management of this condition has not been well defined.A patient with a right coronary artery aneurysm which remainedstable over 8 years is described. It is suggested that the diseasemight be compatible with long-term survival.     

非典型性冠状动脉痉挛患者的临床特点及近期预后

目的总结非典型性冠状动脉痉挛患者的临床特点。方法选择临床具有静息性胸痛或胸闷,且冠状动脉造影无显著狭窄的64例患者进行乙酰胆碱冠状动脉痉挛激发试验,将乙酰胆碱试验阳性即冠状动脉痉挛患者根据胸痛或胸闷发作时心电图上是否有ST段抬高分为典型变异型心绞痛组（典型组）和非典型变异型心绞痛性冠状动脉痉挛组（非典型组）,比较两组的临床症状特点（危险因素、心电图和核素心肌灌注显像负荷试验结果以及冠状动脉造影和乙酰胆碱试验的影像学）。结果共有46例（72％,46／64）患者诱发冠状动脉痉挛,其中典型组和非典型组分别为12及34例。典型组的平均年龄偏低（P〈0．05）,血脂代谢紊乱在非典型组更常见,运动心电图试验两组多为阴性,核素灌注心肌显像负荷试验两组均表现有反向再分布,冠状动脉造影典型组多为轻度局限性狭窄或节段性内膜不光滑,肌桥发生率更高,乙酰胆碱试验多诱发节段性痉挛。而非典型组为弥漫性血管细小、内膜不光滑、僵硬,血管迂曲伴远端血流缓慢,乙酰胆碱试验多诱发弥漫性血管痉挛,并可见多支血管同时痉挛。结论非典型性冠状动脉痉挛较典型变异型心绞痛更常见,且具有一定的特征性,应引起临床医生高度重视。     

Aspirin to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes with High Coronary Artery Calcium Scores

While proficient cardiac resuscitation has improved survival following cardiac arrest during road races in Japan, this accomplishment does not address coronary artery disease as the underlying cause of an increasing frequency of cardiac arrest in middle-aged men during marathons and ironman triathlons in the United States since the year 2000. Based on the high prevalence of subclinical coronary artery disease by cardiac computed tomography in endurance athletes with low conventional cardiac risk-factor profiles, we recommend coronary artery calcium scores as a more reliable and independent predictor of incident cardiac events, including death, as validated among adults aged 30-46 years. Scores of over 100 Agatston units indicate a 10-year cardiac risk of 7.5%, at which additional measures for primary prevention are recommended, including aspirin, as shown conclusively to reduce first myocardial infarctions in same-aged men in a prospective double-blind controlled trial. Targeted screening for subclinical coronary atherosclerosis with coronary artery calcium scores is prudent to guide appropriately dosed aspirin use to mitigate the increasing frequency of sports-related sudden cardiac death due to plaque rupture.     

冠状动脉造影中冠状动脉先天性变异的分析

目的:分析冠状动脉先天性变异的冠状动脉造影表现,探讨冠状动脉造影的诊断价值。方法:2003年1月～2007年12月在武汉钢铁公司总医院行冠状动脉造影的患者900例,对其结果进行回顾性分析。结果:共检出67例冠状动脉先天性变异,检出率为7.44%。其中检出冠状动脉瘘9例,检出率为1.00%,并以冠状动脉-右心室瘘最为多见。12例为冠状动脉起源和分布异常,占1.33%,并以右冠状动脉的先天性变异为多见。检出冠状动脉心肌桥(壁冠状动脉)46例,检出率为5.11%,并以左前降支心肌桥多见。结论:冠状动脉先天性变异的临床症状和体征多不典型或缺如,冠状动脉造影是确诊各种冠状动脉先天性变异的重要手段。     

The primary anomalies of coronary artery origin and course: A coronary angiographic analysis of 16,573 patients

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:

Coronary artery anomalies are present at birth, but relatively few are symptomatic. The majority are discovered incidentally. In the present study, coronary angiograms performed in the authors’ centre (Ondokuz Mayis University Hospital, Samsun, Turkey) were analyzed to determine the prevalence and types of coronary artery origin and course anomalies.

METHODS:

Coronary angiographic data of 16,573 patients were analyzed. Anomalous origins and courses of coronary arteries were assessed.

RESULTS:

Anomalous coronary arteries were detected in 48 (0.29%) of 16,573 patients. The origin of the circumflex (Cx) artery from the right coronary artery (RCA) or right sinus of Valsalva was the most common anomaly (28 patients [58.3%]). An anomalous RCA originating from the left anterior descending artery (LAD) or Cx artery was observed in six patients (12.5%). The left coronary artery originated from the right sinus of Valsalva in five patients, and the LAD originated from the RCA or the right sinus of Valsalva in five patients. The RCA originated from the left sinus of Valsalva in three patients and from an ectopic ostium in the ascending aorta in one patient.

CONCLUSIONS:

The most frequent anomaly observed in the present study was related to the Cx artery, which is consistent with previous reports. Although coronary artery anomalies are rare, they may cause difficulties during coronary interventions or cardiac surgery and may occasionally result in sudden cardiac death. Therefore, the recognition and diagnosis of these anomalies is important and requires specialization in coronary angiographic techniques and other imaging modalities.     

Prevalence and spectrum of coronary artery anomalies in 8021 patients: A single center study in South India

ObjectiveTo identify the prevalence of coronary artery anomalies (CAAs) and their subtypes based on Angelini et al. classification in symptomatic yet stable population of South India using 64- slice dual source multi detector CT coronary angiography (MDCT-CA).MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed reports of 8021 symptomatic patients predominantly South Indians who were referred for CT coronary angiography (CT-CA) to our tertiary cardiac care center in Hyderabad, India from January 2011 to March 2017.ResultsWe identified a total of 838 coronary artery anomalies in 812 patients with a prevalence of 10.09%. 96.9% of patients were older than 30 years of age with a M:F ratio of 1.39:1. Coronary artery disease (CAD) was seen in 61.5% of these patients. Among these anomalies, myocardial bridging (MB) was the most common anomaly followed by anomalous location of coronary ostium at improper sinus (ACOIS).ConclusionThere is no significant difference in prevalence of CAAs (including and excluding MB) in Indian and World population. CAAs were more common in males than females and most of these patients remain asymptomatic during first three decades of their life. Myocardial bridging is the most common anomaly detected by MDCT-CA followed by ACOIS. Right coronary artery (RCA) arising from left coronary sinus (LCS) is the most commonly encountered ACOIS.     

有症状心肌桥患者与并存高血压及冠心病病间关系的初步探讨

目的 探讨有症状心肌桥患者的若干促发因素.方法 回顾性检索冠脉造影诊断的心肌桥患者.结果 947例次心肌桥中,累及前降支（LAD）者97.88%,最常见的伴随性心脏疾病为高血压及冠心病.这两组患者的室间隔及左室后壁厚度与正常对照组之间的差别有统计学意义（P＜0.001）.结论 促发心肌桥患者产生症状的因素为血管内血液流变学改变（冠心病时心肌桥前段动脉狭窄及桥后段血流储备减少）;血管外因素为室间隔肥大从背侧,左室肥厚从左侧挤压壁冠状动脉,高血压时则释放儿茶酚胺刺激心肌细胞蛋白质合成,血管紧张素Ⅱ及醛固酮还可使心肌细胞间的胶元组织增生,加重压迫壁冠状动脉,心肌桥细胞也可增生.     

Ectasies coronaires et thrombus

Ectasias and coronary aneurysms are uncommon coronary artery diseases, can coexist and are poorly known. Their principal etiology in adults is coronary atherosclerosis. It has been suggested that these abnormalities would have poor prognosis and that slow flow could lead to in situ thrombosis and distal embolisation. However, ectasias and aneurysms are most often associated with coronary stenosis. We report a series of 47 cases of ectasias and coronary aneurysms with evaluation of the clinical and angiographic characteristics, the therapeutic choices and we review the literature concerning these lesions. In situ thrombosis does not seem to be the usual pathophysiological mechanism. We retain that this is a particular form of coronary atherosclerosis in this population and present technical problems in case of revascularization with an predominant indication of medical treatment (57.4 % of the cases), but rarely the introduction of anticoagulants (4.25 % of the cases), except in acute coronary syndromes where revascularization is most common (70.6 % of cases) as is usually expected in the general population. The complex angiographic presentation of these lesions is probably an explanation for the low numbers of revascularizations performed.     

Anomalous origin of the entire coronary system by three separate ostia within the right coronary sinus �C a rarely observed coronary anomaly

The anomalous origin of the entire coronary system by three separate ostia within the right coronary sinus is a very rare anomaly with only 34 cases reported in the literature to date. A patient with this rare anomaly who developed coronary artery disease, requiring revascularization, is presented. His coronary computed tomography angiography and coronary angiographic findings are discussed. The present case demonstrates the complimentary roles of coronary computed tomography angiography and conventional cardiac catheterization in managing a patient with anomalous coronary arteries and coronary artery disease.     

少见冠状动脉畸形18例

目的 :探讨 18例少见冠状动脉 (冠脉 )畸形特征及评价选择性冠脉造影在其诊断中的作用。方法 :对17例患者进行冠脉造影 ,13例患者进行手术纠正治疗。另 1例二维超声心动图误诊为动脉导管未闭 ,术中证实为右冠脉 -右室瘘。结果 :18例患者中共发现有 9种冠脉畸形 ,包括冠脉起源异常 2例 ;左冠脉回旋支缺如 1例 ;左、右冠脉 -肺动脉瘘 3例 ;左冠脉 -肺动脉瘘 3例 ;右冠脉 -右心房瘘 3例 ;右冠脉 -右室瘘 2例 ;右冠脉 -静脉瘘 1例 ;左冠脉 -右室瘘 1例 ;左冠脉 -左心室瘘 2例。其中 13例患者经手术治疗得到再证实。结论 :冠脉畸形是少见的先天性血管畸形 ,选择性冠脉造影是确诊的重要手段 ,需与先天性心脏病和冠心病心绞痛鉴别 ,术后效果良好。