三维斑点追踪成像技术评价左心房结构与功能研究进展

三维斑点追踪成像技术是在二维灰阶成像基础上发展起来的新型超声技术,通过追踪心肌声学斑点的三维运动轨迹,准确量化心肌整体及局部功能。近年来,三维斑点追踪技术已用于评价左心房结构与功能。本文对相关进展进行综述。     

实时三维经食管超声心动图定量评价心房颤动患者左心耳形态及功能

目的探讨实时三维经食管超声心动图(RT-3D-TEE)定量评估心房颤动(AF)患者左心耳(LAA)形态和功能的可行性。方法选取56例拟接受射频消融术的阵发性AF患者(阵发组)、26例持续性AF患者(持续组)及同期11名健康人(对照组),采用RT-3D-TEE测量3组LAA各参数。结果与对照组比较,阵发组LAA舒张末期容积(LAA-EDV)、收缩末期容积(LAA-ESV)、开口最大面积(A_(max))及最小面积(A_(min))均增大,射血分数(LAA-EF)、最大排空速度(Vep)、面积变化率(A%)及直径变化率(D%)均减小(P均0.05);持续组LAA-EDV、LAA-ESV、A_(max)、A_(min)增大,LAA-EF、Vep、A%、D%减小(P均0.05);阵发组与持续组间各参数差异均无统计学意义(P均0.05)。LAA-EF与ESV (r=-0.73,P0.01)、EDV(r=-0.64,P0.01)、A_(max)(r=-0.36,P0.01)及年龄(r=-0.27,P=0.02)呈负相关,与A%、D%、Vep呈正相关(r=0.86、0.74、0.55,P均0.01),与D_(max)无明显相关(P0.05)。结论 RT-3D-TEE能定量分析AF患者LAA形态及功能变化,对于评估AF患者病情具有一定临床意义。     

Uncommon complication from left atrial appendage occluder (LAAO)

To decrease the risk of stroke due to atrial fibrillation, cardiologists will insert a device known as a left atrial appendage occluder to the left atrial appendage. This will decrease the stagnant flow of blood in that particular region. Known complications of this procedure include perforation, migration and dislodgement.We report a case with uncommon late complication of this device causing erosion of the left ventricle, in which open heart operation was carried out to repair the defect.     

双源CT评估心房颤动患者左心房及左心耳结构及功能重构

目的探讨应用双源CT评估心房颤动(AF)患者左心房及左心耳结构及功能改变,分析其与左心耳血栓形成的关系。方法回顾性分析84例AF患者(AF组)及对照组32例的心脏CT资料,以图像后处理软件测量左心房最大、最小容积(LAVmax、LAVmin)及左心耳最大、最小容积(LAAVmax、LAAVmin),计算左心房射血分数(LAEF)及左心耳射血分数(LAAEF)。根据临床症状将AF组患者分为阵发性AF亚组及持续性AF亚组,又根据是否存在左心耳血栓或"血栓前状态"分为AF左心耳血栓阳性亚组及阴性亚组,对左心房及左心耳容积及心功能指标进行统计学分析。结果 AF左心耳血栓两亚组LAVmax、LAVmin、LAAVmax及LAAVmin均明显高于对照组(P均0.05),且AF左心耳阳性亚组LAVmax、LAVmin、LAAVmax及LAAVmin均高于阴性亚组(P均0.01);AF左心耳血栓两亚组LAEF及LAAEF均明显低于对照组(P均0.001),且AF左心耳阳性亚组LAEF及LAAEF均低于阴性亚组(P均0.001)。持续性AF亚组LAEF及LAAEF均明显低于阵发性AF亚组(P均0.01),阵发性AF亚组与持续性AF亚组间LAVmax、LAVmin、LAAVmax及LAAVmin差异均无统计学意义(P均0.05)。持续性AF亚组左心耳血栓及"血栓前状态"发生率明显高于阵发性AF亚组[72.41%(21/29)vs 14.55%(8/55),χ2=113.46,P0.001]。结论当AF患者存在左心耳血栓或"血栓前状态"时,左心房及心耳结构及功能重构更明显。     

超声心动图新技术评价房颤患者左心房结构和功能的研究进展

心房颤动(简称房颤)可导致卒中、心力衰竭等严重并发症,评估左心房的结构和功能对监测房颤病情及评估预后有重要价值。实时三维超声心动图、斑点追踪成像等超声新技术可为临床评价房颤患者左心房结构和功能提供详细、准确的信息。     

Infected left atrial myxoma with mitral valve endocarditis

We report a rare case of infected left atrial myxoma associated with mitral valve endocarditis. The tumor and a small amount of vegetative growth on the anterior mitral leaflet were surgically excised. Subsequent antibiotic therapy may have prevented the infection from recurring. Histological findings showed myxoma cells embedded in mucinous stroma at the tumor base and an organized thrombus with bacterial colonization at the tumor tip.     

An unusual variation of left ventricular-right atrial communication

We herein present a 5-month-old boy with an infravalvular-type left ventricular-right atrial communication without an abnormal tricuspid valve leaflet. The thick chorda of the anterior tricuspid leaflet was inserted into the upper edge of the ventricular septal defect which was placed just under the commissure. The jet from the septal defect pushed this thick chorda and opened the commissure, which thus caused the abnormal pathway from the left ventricle to the right atrium. This mechanism of left ventricular-right atrial communication has not yet been reported elsewhere.     

Right atrial to left atrial shunt through foramen ovale during pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic cholecystectomy

A 62-year old female patient in whom paradoxical right atrial to left atrial shunt flow through the foramen ovale was detected by transesophageal echocardiography during pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic cholecystectomy was reported. This patient had a history of mitral valve replacement with residual tricuspid valve regurgitation. It was considered that the onset of paradoxical interatrial shunting through the foramen ovale might be caused not only by mechanical ventilation with positive end-expiratory pressure but also by pneumoperitoneum, especially in patients with heart disease, even if the intra-abdominal pressure was maintained at 12 mmHg.     

Influence of isoflurane on left atrial function in dogs with pacing-induced cardiomyopathy: evaluation with pressure-volume relationships

OBJECTIVE: The actions of volatile anesthetics on left ventricular (LV) function in normal and failing hearts have been previously evaluated, but the effects of these agents on left atrial (LA) function in the presence of LV dysfunction are unknown. The hypothesis was tested that isoflurane alters LA mechanics evaluated with pressure-volume relations. DESIGN: Prospective. SETTING: Laboratory. PARTICIPANTS: Barbiturate-anesthetized dogs (n = 8) were instrumented for measurement of aortic, LA, and LV pressures (micromanometers), and LA volume (epicardial orthogonal sonomicrometers) after 3 weeks of rapid ventricular pacing (220 beats/min). INTERVENTIONS: LA myocardial contractility (E(es)) was assessed with end-systolic pressure-volume relations. LA stroke work and reservoir function were assessed by A and V loop area, respectively, from the steady-state pressure-volume diagram. LA-LV coupling was determined by the ratio of E(es) to LV elastance (E(LV)). Dogs received 0.6, 0.9, and 1.2 minimum alveolar concentration isoflurane in a random manner, and LA function was determined after a 20-minute equilibration at each dose. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: Isoflurane significantly (p < 0.05) decreased heart rate, mean arterial pressure, LV end-systolic pressure, and LV +dP/dt(max). Isoflurane produced dose-related reductions in E(es) and E(es)/E(LV). Declines in LA stroke work, emptying fraction, reservoir volume, V loop area, and the active LA contribution to LV filling also occurred. CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate that isoflurane depresses LA myocardial contractility, impairs LA-LV coupling, and reduces active LA contribution to LV filling in dogs with pacing-induced cardiomyopathy. The impact of isoflurane on LA function in the presence of LV dysfunction has profound effects on cardiac performance.     

Concomitant left atrial appendage occlusion in patients undergoing cardiac surgery

The Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Study (LAAOS III) was a multicenter, randomized controlled trial that included patients undergoing cardiac surgery who also had atrial fibrillation. The trial recruited 4811 participants, of which 2400 patients were randomized to undergo left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion surgery, while 2411 participants had isolated cardiac surgery. The aim of the study was to determine whether concomitant occlusion of the LAA prevents ischemic stroke or systemic embolism. The study also evaluated the efficacy and safety of concomitant LAA occlusion in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The number of ischemic strokes or systemic embolisms was significantly lower in the LAA occlusion group [114 (4.8%) vs. 68 (7.0%)] compared to the no-occlusion surgery group. There was also no increase in hospital length of stay or hospitalization for heart failure. It is expected that based on the findings of the LAAOS III study, the recommendations for concomitant LAA occlusion will be upgraded from the current class IIB to class I.     

心脏CT血管造影三维重建定量左心耳口部周长选择封堵器型号

目的 观察心脏CT血管造影(CTA)三维重建定量左心耳(LAA)口部周长对选择左心耳封堵术(LAAC)治疗房颤(AF)所用封堵器型号的价值。方法 基于术前心脏CTA三维重建、经食管超声心动图(TEE)及术中LAA造影测量94例接受LAAC AF患者LAA口部最大长径,基于心脏CTA三维重建测量LAA口部周长、计算周长衍生直径(PDD)。分析LAA口部参数与植入封堵器型号的相关性及一致性,评估以各种方法所获LAA口部参数预测与实际植入封堵器型号的一致性;以LAA PDD为预测变量、植入封堵器型号为因变量建立线性回归方程。结果 实际植入封堵器型号(真实直径)为(28.95±3.13)mm,周长为(90.90±9.82)mm。心脏CTA、TEE及术中LAA造影所测LAA口部最大长径分别为(24.63±3.17)mm、(24.07±3.19)mm及(23.17±3.25)mm,均与封堵器型号呈正相关(r=0.814、0.691、0.790,P均<0.001);基于心脏CTA所测LAA口部周长为(78.48±10.69)mm, PDD为(24.98±3.40)mm; LAA口部周长与封堵器...     

对比盘式封堵器LAmbre与LAcbes封堵左心耳治疗心房颤动

目的 对比以盘式封堵器LAmbre与LAcbes行左心耳封堵(LAAC)治疗心房颤动(AF)的有效性和安全性。方法 分析99例接受以LAcbes封堵器(LAcbes组)、130例以LAmbre封堵器(LAmbre组)行LAAC的AF患者,对比治疗效果、安全性及预后。结果 LAcbes组左心耳完全封堵率66.67%(66/99),LAmbre组57.69%(75/130),组间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。LAcbes组密封盘直径、固定盘直径及封堵术后周边漏(特别是1~3 mm周边漏)发生率均低于LAmbre组(P均<0.01)。2组围术期均无急性心脏压塞及死亡病例。术后(中位复查时间为术后72天)复查经食管超声心动图,组间器械相关血栓发生率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。术后平均随访(12±6)个月,随访期间LAcbes组5例(5/99,5.05%)、LAmbre组1例(1/130,0.77%)发生延迟性心脏压塞,LAcbes组发生脑梗死、短暂性缺血发作各1例,LAmbre组发生脑梗死2例、脑出血1例、死于心力衰竭1例,2组差异均无统计学意义(P均>0.05)。结论 盘式封堵器LAmbre与LAcbes封堵左心耳治疗AF的效果及安全性均相当。