Original Research Paper

Prognostic Value Of Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography Prior To Cardiac Valve Surgery.

Berrios Barcenas Enrique Alexander, Soto Lopez, Maria Elena, Rojas Serrano, Jorge, Melendez Ramirez, Gabriela, Castillo Castellon, Francisco, Estepa, Misael, Lua Caro Del Castillo, Fernanda, Olguin Leyva, Marlenet, Alexanderson Rosas, Erick

Abstract :

BACKGROUND: International guidelines recommend a preoperative coronary angiography prior valve replacement. Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is a non-invasive study which has emerged as an alternative option. However, at the present time is not thae preferred imaging test for this purpose. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study is to evaluate the prognostic value of CCTA to predict death and / or myocardial infarction in the post-surgical period of valve replacement.METHODS: This is a cohort study which included patients with valvular heart disease and low-intermediate pre-test probability of coronary artery disease (CAD), who underwent CCTA as part of their preoperative assessment, and who had not been previously diagnosed with CAD. Primary outcome included death and/or perioperative myocardial infarction.RESULTS: A total of 319 patients were included, predominantly female, with an average age of 559.7 years. Only 4.7% presented obstructive CAD. The independent predictors of death and/or myocardial infarction were non-CAD in CCTA and high-risk EuroSCORE.CONCLUSION: In low-intermediate pre-test probability of CAD, CCTA represents an important prognostic value to predict death and/or myocardial infarction in the postoperative period of valvular surgery, so it could be used as an initial screening method in this group of patients.

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PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF CORONARY COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY ANGIOGRAPHY PRIOR TO CARDIAC VALVE SURGERY., Berrios Barcenas Enrique Alexander, Soto Lopez, Maria Elena, Rojas Serrano, Jorge, Melendez Ramirez, Gabriela, Castillo Castellon, Francisco, Estepa, Misael, Lua Caro del Castillo, Fernanda, Olguin Leyva, Marlenet, Alexanderson Rosas, Erick, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PURE MEDICAL RESEARCH : Volume-6 | Issue-9 | September-2021

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