冠心病合并糖尿病患者冠状动脉旁路移植术长期预后及危险因素的探讨

目的 探讨糖尿病及其合并症对冠状动脉旁路移植术长期预后的影响。方法 将226例连续行冠状动脉主路移植术的冠心病患者分为糖尿病组（116例）和非糖尿病组（110例），应用多变量分析方法分析两组患者术前及术后的临床特征，并随访术后总死亡率及心脏性死亡的发生率，探讨糖尿病组心脏性死亡的预测因素。结果 两组术前及术后的临床特征、既往心肌梗死病史及冠状动脉病变支数等差异无显著性。结果 两组术前及术后的临床特征、既往心肌梗死病史及冠状动脉病变支数等差异无显著性。平均随访3.5年总死亡率两组差异无显著性，但心脏性死亡的发生率糖尿病组明显高于非糖尿病组（15％与3％，P＜0.01）。糖尿病和术后低左室射血分数与心脏性死亡的发生率密切相关（95％可信区间1.29-15.20)。糖尿病组的心脏性主要是猝死、心力衰竭和心肌梗死。术后低左室射血分数、女性及糖尿病肾病是主要预测因素。结论 冠心病合并糖尿病患者冠状动脉旁路移植术长期预后不良，特别在低左室射血分数、女性及糖尿病肾病患者心脏性死亡的发生率高，预后差。应加强对糖尿病患者冠状动脉旁路移植术后心、肾功能障碍的治疗。     

The effects of diabetes mellitus on coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery has been a mainstay in the treatment of coronary artery disease. Diabetes is prevalent in these patients and has significant effects in the operative period as well as in long-term survival. Diabetes is a risk factor in increased incidence of mortality as well as deep sternal wound infection after CABG surgery. Long-term survival is also significantly affected by diabetes. Clinicians who treat diabetic patients with coronary artery disease should be aware of the effects this condition has on the outcomes of CABG surgery.     

Diabetes mellitus and its impact on long-term outcomes after coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important risk factor for accelerated atherosclerosis and increases cardiovascular disease. Several studies found a higher mortality rate in postoperative diabetic patients than in non-diabetic patients. However, other studies found conflicting evidence on bypass graft dysfunction in patients with diabetes mellitus. We therefore investigated the influence of diabetes mellitus on the long-term outcome after coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). In this prospective study, 936 consecutive CABG patients were included. These patients were divided into three groups: patients without diabetes mellitus, patients with diabetes mellitus using oral drugs (non-insulin-treated DM) and patients with diabetes mellitus using insulin (insulin-treated DM). The three groups were compared for mortality and (angiographic) bypass graft dysfunction. Of the 936 included patients, 720 (76.8%) patients were non-diabetics, 138 (14.7%) were non-insulin-treated DM, and 78 (8.3%) patients were insulin-treated DM. Follow-up was achieved in all patients, at a mean of 33 months. Mortality was significantly higher in patients with insulin-treated DM, compared with non-insulin-treated DM or non-diabetic patients (P = 0.003). Fourteen (1.5%) patients suffered a myocardial infarction after CABG. A coronary angiography was performed in 77 (8.2%) patients during follow-up, proven bypass graft dysfunction was found in 41 (53.2%) patients. There was no significant difference in bypass graft dysfunction between the three groups. Diabetes mellitus has a significant impact on long-term follow-up after coronary surgery. Particularly insulin dependency is related to an increased mortality. However, diabetes has no influence on angiographically proven bypass graft dysfunction.     

Diabetes mellitus increases adverse neurocognitive outcome after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery

BACKGROUND: Cognitive dysfunction is a well known problem in the postoperative period in cardiac surgery. We hypothesised that the incidence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients with diabetes mellitus is higher than in the nondiabetic patient. METHODS: Thirty-four patients (11 females, 23 males) with a mean age of 62.44 +/- 7.52 undergoing on-pump CABG surgery were studied in a prospective manner. Fourteen patients had treated diabetes mellitus (Group I) and 20 were nondiabetic (Group II). All patients were operated upon by the same surgeon under standardised intra- and perioperative conditions. Patients with preoperative dementia (MMSE < 24) or advanced cerebrovascular disease were excluded. An extensive set of tests examining emotional and cognitive state, stress-coping and quality of life were performed preoperatively. Emotional and cognitive variables were assessed daily from day two to five postoperatively. RESULTS: All tests showed comparable results between the groups preoperatively. The perfusion lasted considerably longer in Group I (102.5 +/- 16.61 vs. 83.9 +/- 14.1 min) as did the cross clamping (64.21 +/- 18.31 vs. 51.75 +/- 10.88 min). Postoperative cognitive outcome was significantly worse in Group I with regard to the Stroop Test (29.46 +/- 8.6 vs. 24.01 +/- 6.23, P = 0.02), the Abbreviated Mental Test (8.04 +/- 0.71 vs. 8.68 +/- 0.78, P = 0.02) and the Trial Making Test (35.72 +/- 11.38 vs. 29.3 +/- 7.77 P = 0.04). These differences persisted even after adjustment for perfusion- and cross-clamping time. CONCLUSION: The cognitive outcome in the early postoperative period is worse in diabetic patients compared to nondiabetics. Speed-related cognitive functions are mainly affected. Probably, this reflects a different physiology of cerebral perfusion during extracorporeal circulation. Optimising perfusion strategies to improve the outcome of diabetic patients should be the next topic of study.     

Influence of diabetes mellitus on long-term (five-year) outcomes of drug-eluting stents and coronary artery bypass grafting for multivessel coronary revascularization

Diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD) and for diffuse and progressive atherosclerosis. We evaluated the outcomes of drug-eluting stent (DES) placement and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in 891 diabetic patients (489 for DES implantation and 402 for CABG) and 2,151 nondiabetic patients (1,058 for DES implantation and 1,093 for CABG) with multivessel CAD treated from January 2003 through December 2005 and followed up for a median 5.6 years. Outcomes of interest included death; the composite outcome of death, myocardial infarction (MI), or stroke; and repeat revascularization. In diabetic patients, after adjusting for baseline covariates, 5-year risk of death (hazard ratio 1.01, 95% confidence interval 0.77 to 1.33, p = 0.96) and the composite of death, MI, or stroke (hazard ratio 1.03, 95% confidence interval 0.80 to 1.31, p = 0.91) were similar in patients undergoing DES or CABG. However, rate of repeat revascularization was significantly higher in the DES group (hazard ratio 3.69, 95% confidence interval 2.64 to 5.17, p <0.001). These trends were consistent in nondiabetic patients (hazard ratio 0.80, 95% confidence interval 0.55 to 1.16, p = 0.23 for death; hazard ratio 0.77, 95% confidence interval 0.56 to 1.05, p = 0.10 for composite of death, MI, or stroke; hazard ratio 2.77, 95% CI 1.95 to 3.91, p <0.001 for repeat revascularization). There was no significant interaction between diabetic status and treatment strategy on clinical outcomes (p for interaction = 0.36 for death; 0.20 for the composite of death, MI, or stroke; and 0.40 for repeat revascularization). In conclusion, there was no significant prognostic influence of diabetes on long-term treatment with DES or CABG in patients with multivessel CAD.     

The impact of diabetic retinopathy on long-term outcome following coronary artery bypass graft surgery

OBJECTIVES: We sought to assess the impact of diabetic retinopathy on long-term outcome among patients with diabetes and multivessel coronary artery disease (MVD) following coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). BACKGROUND: For diabetics, CABG is the preferred revascularization strategy. Diabetic retinopathy is a major microvascular complication of diabetes, and its severity is directly related to total glycemic exposure. METHODS: We identified 223 consecutive diabetics with MVD whose retinae were evaluated within one year prior to CABG. The most recent ophthalmologic records up until the time of CABG were used to evaluate the severity of retinopathy. The median follow-up after CABG was 11.6 years. RESULTS: Diabetic retinopathy was a strong independent predictor of overall mortality (relative risk [RR], 4.0), and repeat revascularization (RR, 3.0). In separate analyses of diabetics with retinopathy and without retinopathy, predictors of mortality differed significantly between the two groups. Among diabetics with retinopathy, the presence of either preoperative renal (RR, 2.5) or ventricular (RR, 2.0) dysfunction had unfavorable effects on mortality, but the survival curves did not differ significantly according to the presence or absence of internal thoracic artery (ITA) grafting. In comparison, among diabetics without retinopathy, ITA grafting (RR, 0.34) had a beneficial effect on mortality, and the survival curves varied somewhat according to the presence or absence of renal or ventricular dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS: Diabetics with retinopathy had a distinct post-CABG course with a worse long-term prognosis, as compared with diabetics without retinopathy. Retina evaluation is useful for prediction of long-term prognosis and management of diabetics who need CABG.     

Unusual complications of coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Complications after coronary artery bypass grafting are myriad and are to a certain extent operator dependent. The investigators report 2 unusual cases of inadvertent aortocoronary fistula after coronary artery bypass grafting that escaped routine detection. In conclusion, the development of heart failure led to the detection of this rare complication.     

Influence of vitamin E supplementation on endothelial complications in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients who underwent coronary artery bypass graft

BackgroundDiabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with increased risk for complications following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, in which tissue damage involves leukocyte–endothelial interactions mediated by endothelin-1 (ET-1) and adhesion molecules (AMs).AimThis study compared lipids and their peroxidation product, malondialdehyde (MDA), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), ET-1, platelet-selectin (P-selectin), intercellular AM-1 (ICAM-1), and vascular cell AM-1 (VCAM-1) between healthy controls and type 2 DM subjects who did not receive CABG surgery as well as those who did. Vitamin E as an adjunctive therapy in subjects who underwent CABG was evaluated.MethodsELISA was used to measure hsCRP, ET-1, and AMs. For all subjects, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA_1c) and lipid profile were estimated.ResultsPercentage of HbA_1c, lipids, MDA, hsCRP, ET-1, P-selectin, ICAM-1, and VCAM-1 levels were significantly higher in the diabetic groups than in healthy controls. Vitamin E supplementation for 3 successive months significantly lowered MDA, hsCRP, ET-1, ICAM-1, and VCAM-1 levels by 64%, 47%, 12%, 74%, and 25%, respectively. However, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and vitamin E serum levels were increased by 65% and 90.55%, respectively (P≤.05). Vitamin E cosupplementations correlated restored ET-1, P-selectin, and ICAM-1 levels, which have been functionally damaged by decreased HDL-C, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriacylglycerolemia, respectively.ConclusionThis study indicates that increased levels of the proinflammatory markers and AMs occur in type 2 DM. Vitamin E administration appears beneficial in lowering proinflammatory markers and their downstream effectors that played an important role in diabetic complications following CABG.     

Radial artery graft use and off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery outcome

Radial artery is commonly used as a conduit for surgical revascularization. There is scarce data on the effect of radial artery use on outcome following off-pump coronary artery bypass. We prospectively evaluated 591 patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass. Radial artery grafts were used in 398 of these patients (mean age, 67.6 +/- 10.4 years; mean follow-up, 37.7 +/- 13.4 months). Symptom recurrence (angina, congestive heart failure), adverse cardiac events (myocardial infarction, coronary re-intervention, sudden cardiac death), and overall mortality were recorded. Multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to evaluate predictors of endpoints. Patients with and without radial artery grafts were similar with respect to preoperative risk factors. Recurrent angina developed in 29 patients, congestive heart failure in 5, and myocardial infarction in 9. Coronary arteriography was performed in 27 patients, and 23 underwent re-intervention. Radial artery graft was an independent predictor of increased symptom recurrence and adverse cardiac events. Patients with radial artery grafts also had a tendency towards more angina recurrence, coronary re-intervention, and sudden cardiac death.     

Influence of diabetes mellitus on the initial and long-term outcome of patients treated with coronary stenting

OBJECTIVES: The long-term outcome of patients with diabetes who underwent stent placement has not been assessed comprehensively. METHODS: Analysis of angioplasty procedures performed between January 1994 and December 1998 identified 140 diabetics (156 lesions) and 169 non-diabetics (187 lesions) who underwent successful stent placement. Follow-up was completed in 286 patients (93%) with a mean follow-up period of 2.8 +/- 1.3 years. Cardiac death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass grafting and repeat percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty were considered as adverse cardiac events. The primary clinical endpoint was event-free survival at 1 and 3 years. The primary angiographic endpoint was restenosis rate at follow-up angiography (follow-up rate 75% of 257 lesions). RESULTS: The diabetics were older (66 +/- 8 vs 62 +/- 11 years, p < 0.0005) with more risk factors such as hypertension (69% vs 57%, p < 0.05) and multivessel disease (69% vs 51%, p < 0.005). Final balloon size was smaller in diabetics than in non-diabetics (3.26 +/- 0.61 vs 3.39 +/- 0.53 mm, p < 0.05). Restenosis rate was significantly higher in diabetics than in non-diabetics (36% vs 24%, p < 0.05), but the target lesion revascularization in diabetics was not statistically different compared with non-diabetics (22% vs 16%). Long-term event-free survival was not significantly different between diabetics and non-diabetics (69.9% vs 74.8% at 1 year, 57.3% vs 66.0% at 3 years). CONCLUSIONS: Diabetics have an increased risk for angiographical restenosis after successful stent placement compared to non-diabetics. However, diabetics who underwent stent placement had a favorable clinical long-term outcome similar to non-diabetics.     

冠心病合并糖尿病冠状动脉介入治疗与冠状动脉旁路移植术对比研究

目的 比较经皮冠状动脉介入治疗(PCI)支架术与冠状动脉旁路移植术(CABG)治疗冠心痛合并糖尿病患者住院与临床随访结果.方法 入选2001年7月至2004年6月在DESIRE注册的1040例冠心病合并糖尿病的患者,分别接受PCI治疗和CABG治疗,对所有患者的临床情况与冠状动脉造影特征、血运重建情况、住院临床结果以及临床随访结果进行回顾性分析.结果 与CABG组相比,PCI组的院内主要不良心脑血管事件(MACCE)发生率较低(P＜0.01);院内病死率较低(P＜0.01);多因素Logistic回归分析显示,CABG组院内MACCE发生的风险显著高于PCI组(P=0.002).平均随访22个月,两组随访MACCE发生率差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05);PCI组再次血运重建率高于CABG组(P＜0.01).多因素Cox回归分析表明,两组随访MACCE风险差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).结论 冠心病合并糖尿病患者PCI术后院内MACCE发生率较低,但PCI后随访再次血运重建率高于CABG.广泛应用药物洗脱支架有望改善PCI的长期结果.     

Pleural effusion post coronary artery bypass surgery: associations and complications

BackgroundOne of the most frequent complications of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is pleural effusion. Limited previous studies have found post-CABG pleural effusion to be associated with increased length-of-stay and greater morbidity post-CABG. Despite this the associations of this common complication are poorly described. This study sought to identify modifiable risk factors for effusion post-CABG.MethodsA retrospective cohort study of prospectively collected data assessed patients who underwent CABG over two-years. Data was collected for risk factors and sequelae related to pleural effusion requiring drainage.ResultsA total of 409 patients were included. Average age was 64.9±10.2 years, 330 (80.7%) were male. 59 (14.4%) patients underwent drainage of pleural effusion post-CABG. Effusions were drained on average 9.9±8.4 days post-CABG. Earlier removal of drain tubes and removal near time of extubation were associated with development of pleural effusion. Post-CABG pleural effusion was associated with post-operative renal impairment (P<0.01) and pericardial effusion (P<0.01). Patients with pleural effusion were more likely to require readmission to ICU (P<0.01), reintubation (P=0.03) and readmission to hospital (P=0.03).ConclusionsPleural effusion is a common complication of cardiac surgery and is associated with significant morbidity and resource utilization. This study identifies several associated complications that should be considered in the presence of pleural effusion. Modifiable associated factors in the management of drains that may contribute to accumulation of pleural effusion include: early removal of chest drains, higher outputs and removal during or close to mechanical ventilation. Further research is required to assess how adjusting these modifiable factors can decrease rates of effusion post-operatively.     

Renal outcome following on- and off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery

A prospective study was carried out to compare the outcomes of patients with preexisting non-dialysis-dependent renal dysfunction who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting with or without cardiopulmonary bypass. Elective off-pump coronary artery bypass was performed in 29 patients with renal dysfunction. Their results were compared with those of a similar group of 35 patients who underwent the conventional on-pump coronary artery grafting. There was a significant deterioration in creatinine clearance in the on-pump group on days 1, 2, and 4 after surgery, while creatinine clearance in the off-pump group remained close to the baseline level. Both groups had improved to the preoperative creatinine clearance values on follow-up at 4 weeks. It was concluded that off-pump surgery provided better renal protection than the conventional on-pump technique in patients with preexisting non-dialysis-dependent renal dysfunction.     

Influence of diabetes mellitus on clinical outcome after percutaneous coronary revascularization

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Diabetes mellitus modifies the natural history of patients with coronary artery disease. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical outcome of diabetic patients with successful coronary angioplasty in our environment and to identify the factors predictive of complications during follow-up. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was made of a series of 198 diabetics and who underwent angioplasty from September 1996 to January 2000 in our hospital. A group of 198 nondiabetic patients who subsequently underwent the same procedure was used as the control group. Death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, unstable angina resulting in hospitalization and coronary revascularization were considered adverse events during a 1 year follow-up period. RESULTS: The overall frequency of coronary adverse events in a 1-year follow-up was higher in diabetics (37%) than in non-diabetics (24%; p = 0.03). Diabetics had a less favorable clinical and angiographic profile and more frequent incomplete revascularization (43 vs 30%). Diabetics with incomplete revascularization were older (66.5 vs 53.2 years), had previous angioplasty more often, anatomically more unfavorable lesions (70 vs 51% type B2-C), and a smaller ejection fraction (54.7 vs 59.4%). Diabetics had more complications at 1 year of follow-up (37 vs 24%; p = 0.03), mainly due to increased cardiovascular mortality in diabetics with incomplete revascularization (12 vs 2%). Multivariate analysis identified incomplete revascularization as the only correlate of clinical outcome. Diabetes per se was not predictive of complications during follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Diabetics who undergo successful coronary revascularization have a less favorable clinical outcome than non-diabetic patients undergoing the same procedure at 1 year of follow up. Incomplete revascularization is associated with a less favorable outcome.