Substantial progresses have been made in cerebral vascular diseases in 2017. By retrospectively analyzing the clinical researches which Chinese experts participated in or were in charge of, this article briefly summarizes the update of stroke epidemiology, explorations of stroke-related risk factors, early management of acute stroke, secondary prevention and prognosis of stroke. These researches include the problems about the dose of thrombolysis medicine, new type of antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs, prognosis of intracranial hemorrhage and signs of intracranial hematoma enlargement, which have close connection with clinical work and are valuable in practice.
Traditional surgical aortic valve replacement is associated with a high risk of serious complications, especially in elderly patients with other preoperative diseases and unable to undergo thoracotomy. Therefore, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is now the accepted standard treatment for patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis at elevated risk for conventional surgical valve replacement. Currently, guidelines propose the use of dual antiplatelet therapy for the prevention of thromboembolic events after TAVI in the patients without an indication for oral anticoagulation. While, this strategy is empiric and largely based on expert consensus extrapolated from the arena of percutaneous coronary intervention. Antithrombotic therapy is associated with a significant occurrence of both thrombotic and bleeding complications, thus, the balance between thrombotic and bleeding risk is critical. This review summarizes current guidelines and the evidence underpinning them and explores the rational for using antiplatelet and/or anticoagulant strategies after TAVI.
ObjectiveTo compare the effect of aspirin+ticagrelor and aspirin+clopidogrel on graft patency one year after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).MethodsA total of 67 patients who received CABG in our department from January 2014 to September 2017 were included in this study (52 males and 15 females). They were randomly divided into a group A (aspirin+clopidogrel) and a group B (aspirin+ticagrelor). There were 34 participants in the group A (28 males and 6 females) and 33 patients in the group B (24 males and 9 females). All patients were invited for clinical follow-up and 64-slice multislice computed tomography angiography (MSCTA) analysis in 1 year postoperatively. Cardiovascular events, bleeding events and other adverse events were followed up.ResultsFour patients were lost to follow-up. Two patients died. A total of 61 patients (48 males and 13 females) completed coronary CTA, and 31 in the group A (25 males and 6 females) and 30 in the group B (23 males and 7 females). The total number of bridged vessels was 156 (59 internal thoracic artery bridges and 97 great saphenous vein bridges), including 79 in the group A (31 internal thoracic artery bridges and 48 great saphenous vein bridges) and 77 in the group B (28 internal thoracic artery bridges and 49 great saphenous vein bridges). Graft patency rate 1 year post CABG was 82.3% (65/79) in the group A and 92.2% (71/77) in the group B (P>0.05). Artery graft patency rate 1 year post CABG was 96.8% (30/31) in the group A and 96.4% (27/28) in the group B (P>0.05). Saphenous vein graft patency rate 1 year post CABG was 72.9% (35/48) in the group A and 89.8% (44/49) in the group B (P<0.05). Multivariable analysis with binary logistic regression showed ticagrelor use reduced graft occlusion (OR=0.282, 95%CI 0.093 to 0.862, P<0.05). There was no significant difference in adverse events between the two groups.ConclusionCompared with clopidogrel plus aspirin, ticagrelor added to aspirin after CABG may enhance the saphenous graft patency without the excess risk of bleeding 1 year post CABG.
Objective [WTBZ]To assess the impact of dual antiplatelet therapy using aspirin and clopidogrel on postoperative bleeding and blood transfusion early after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods [WTBZ]In this randomized controlled trial, 249 patients were randomly assigned to 2 groups after coronary artery bypass grafting from December 2007 to December 2008. Daily clopidogrel (75 mg) and aspirin (100 mg) were initiated in 124 patients (group AC) while aspirin (100 mg) alone was administered to 125 patients (group A). Antiplatelet therapy was initiated within 48h postoperatively. Demographic, operative, and postoperative data were compared between the two groups. Chest tube drainage and quantity of blood products used in both groups were recorded. The effects of the antiplatelet regimen on chest tube drainage were compared using a linear regression model. Results [WTBZ]No statistical difference of demographic, operative, and preoperative data was observed between the two groups （Pgt;0.05）. Chest tube drainage after patients received ntiplatelet agents was not significantly different between group A and group AC（495.00±270.89 ml vs. 489.25±316.68ml，t=0.146, P=0.884）. No statistical difference of cases of transfusion(81 cases vs. 91 cases，χ2=1.937, P=0.164) or quantity of red cells (2.51±2.88 U vs. 2.25±2.87 U, t=0.690, P=0.491) and plasma (195.45±300.88 ml vs. 223.01±238.68 ml,t=0.759, P=0.449) transfused was found between group A and group AC. No perioperative mortality, reexploration or extrathoracic bleeding occurred in either group. Early postoperative use of dual antiplatelet therapy was not associated with increased bleeding after coronary artery bypass grafting on multivariable analysis（r=2.297，95%CI:-64.526,69.121，P=0.946）. Conclusionpresent study suggests that according to a predefined administration protocol, dual antiplatelet therapy of aspirin and clopidogrel can safely be administered in the early postoperative period in CABG patients, without increasing the risk of bleeding complications.
【摘要】 目的 比较薤白联合阿司匹林或单用阿司匹林防治心脑血管事件的疗效。 方法 2007年1月〖CD3/5〗2009年9月就诊的188例高危患者纳入研究,随机分为实验组(89例)和对照组(99例)。两组均予口服阿司匹林0.1 g,1次/d。实验组同时给予口服薤白0.9 g,3次/d。观察两组患者血管事件的发生率和不良反应的发生情况。 结果 实验组血管总事件发生率为6.7%,对照组为19.2%,两组间差异有统计学意义(Plt;0.05);实验组脑梗死发生率为1.1%,对照组为9.1%,两组间差异有统计学意义(Plt;0.05)。两组短暂性脑缺血、心绞痛、心肌梗死的发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(Pgt;0.05)。两组皮下出血、血尿、黑便、恶心、腹痛等不良反应的发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(Pgt;0.05)。 结论 服用阿司匹林加薤白可显著降低高危患者心脑血管总事件发生率和脑梗死发生率,增加疗效,而不良反应没有显著增加。【Abstract】 Objective Compare the curative effect of cerebrovascular diseases event prevented with llium macrostemon and aspirin or only with aspirin. Methods Divide the outpatient patients into experimental group (89 patients) and control group (99 patients). Use 0.1 g aspirin for two groups with oral administration once per day. The experimental group is used with 0.9 g allium macrostemon with oral administration three times per day. Observe the generation rate and adverse reaction of vascular events in two groups of patients. Results The Total generation rate of vascular events in the experimental group is 6.7% and the control group is 19.2%,the differences were statistically significant (Plt;0.05); the cerebral infarction generation rate in the experimental group is 1.1% and in the control group is 9.1%,the differences were statistically significant (Plt;0.05). There is no significant difference (Pgt;0.05) in TIA, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction generation rate in two groups. There is no significant difference (Pgt;005) in adverse reaction generation rate of subcutaneous hemorrhage, hematuria, melena, nausea, bellyache. Conclusion Taking aspirin with llium macrostemon can significantly decrease total cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events generation rate and cerebral infarction generation rate in high risk patients, improve the curative effect and the adverse reaction has not been significantly increased.
Coronary heart disease with gastrointestinal bleeding is common in clinical practice. The disease is dangerous and has a high mortality rate. This article will review the risk factors for coronary heart disease with gastrointestinal bleeding (including Helicobacter pylori infection, long-term use of antiplatelet drugs and combined anticoagulation drugs), blood transfusion strategies (including hemoglobin transfusion thresholds and platelet transfusion strategies), and the management of antithrombotic drugs after bleeding (including the management of antiplatelet drugs and the management of anticoagulation combined with antiplatelet drugs). The purpose is to provide a theoretical basis for the diagnosis and treatment of coronary heart disease with gastrointestinal bleeding.
ObjectiveTo retrieve currently-available best evidence to select the treatment plan of antithrombotic therapy for a gerontal patient lately admitted because of atrial fibrillation (AF) and coronary artery disease (CAD), and to provide references for clinical treatment. MethodsWe comprehensively searched PubMed, MEDLINE (Ovid), EMbase and The Cochrane Library (Issue 5, 2014) up to May 2014, for relevant evidence about antithrombotic therapy for patients with AF and CAD. After analysis and assessment, we developed the plan of the patient's antithrombotic therapy. ResultsCurrent evidence showed no best treatment plan of antithrombotic therapy for patients with AF and CAD. ConclusionCorrect evaluation of the risks of thrombosis and bleeding is the key point of beneficial antithrombotic therapy for patients with AF and CAD.
Objective To systematically review the efficacy and safety of different duration of dual antiplatelet therapies in patients undergoing new-generation drug-eluting stents implantation. Methods Such databases as MEDLINE, The Cochrane Library (Issue 2, 2015), EMbase, CBM, CNKI and WanFang Data were searched to collect studies on the different duration of dual antiplatelet therapies in patients undergoing new-generation drug-eluting stents implantation from inception to April 2015. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias of included studies. Then, meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software. Results Six trials were included. The results of meta-analysis showed: compared with 12 months dual antiplatelet therapy group, the incidence of bleeding in the 6 months dual antiplatelet therapy group was lower (OR=0.48, 95%CI 0.26 to 0.89, P=0.02). There were no significant differences in incidence of myocardial infarction, all cause mortality, stroke and stent thrombosis between two groups. Compared with 24 months dual antiplatelet therapy group, the incidence of stent thrombosis in the 12 months dual antiplatelet therapy group was higher (OR=2.50, 95%CI 1.13 to 5.61, P=0.02), but the incidence of bleeding in 12 months dual antiplatelet therapy group was lower (OR=0.25, 95%CI 0.07 to 0.89, P=0.03). No significant differences were found in the incidence of myocardial infarction, all cause mortality and stroke between 12 months dual antiplatelet therapy group and 24 months dual antiplatelet therapy group. Conclusions 6 months dual antiplatelet therapy following new-generation drug-eluting stent implantation is relatively more safe and efficacy. There is significant increase of incidence of bleeding in 12 or 24 months dual antiplatelet therapy. Due to the limited quantity and quality of included studies, the above results are needed to be validated by more high quality studies.
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is one of the most effective revascularization treatments for coronary heart disease. Secondary prevention strategies, which rely on antiplatelet and lipid-lowering drugs, are crucial after CABG to ensure the durability of revascularization treatment effects and prevent adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events in the medium to long term. Previous research conducted by Professor Zhao Qiang's team from Ruijin Hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, known as the DACAB study, indicated that dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT, specifically ticagrelor+aspirin) after CABG can enhance venous graft patency. However, it remains uncertain whether DAPT can further improve the medium to long-term clinical outcomes of CABG patients. Recently, the team reported the medium to long-term follow-up results of the DACAB study, termed the DACAB-FE study, finding that DAPT administered after CABG can reduce the incidence of major cardiovascular events over five years and improve patients' medium to long-term clinical outcomes. This article will interpret the methodological highlights and significant clinical implications of the DACAB-FE study.
ObjectiveTo summarize the effectiveness and safety of antiplatelet combined with anticoagulant therapy for peripheral arterial disease (PAD). MethodUsing the search strategy developed by Cochrane Collaborative Network, the relevant literature from domestic and foreign databases as of November 1, 2023 was searched and a meta-analysis of outcome indicators was conducted using Stata 14.0 software and Review Manager 5.4.1 software provided by Cochrane Collaboration Network. ResultsA total of 15 eligible literature and 15 383 patients were included, including 7 692 in the antiplatelet combined with anticoagulant therapy group (study group) and 7 691 in the control group (only antiplatelet drug therapy). The meta-analysis results showed that: ① Symptoms: The ankle brachial index [mean difference (MD) and 95% confidence interval (95%CI)=0.04(0.02, 0.06)] and the minimum lumen diameter [MD (95%CI)=0.48(0.40, 0.55)] of the study group were greater than those of the control group; The plasma D-2 dimer level of the study group was lower than that of the control group [MD (95%CI)=–0.55(–0.57, –0.52)], and the probability of the limb ischemia risk of the study group was lower than that of the control group [risk ratio (RR) and 95%CI=0.67(0.56, 0.80)]. ② Vascular patency: The probability of the vascular patency of the study group was higher than that of the control group [RR (95%CI)=1.13(1.08, 1.17)]; The subgroup analysis results: the vascular patency rate of the two antiplatelet drugs combined with anticoagulation therapy was highest among the different treatment regimens [effect size (ES) and 95%CI=0.90(0.86, 0.94)], which of the other measures in descending order was only one antiplatelet drug combined with anticoagulation therapy [ES(95%CI)=0.82(0.76, 0.89)], two antiplatelet drugs therapy [ES(95%CI)=0.79(0.72, 0.85)], and only one antiplatelet drug therapy [ES(95%CI)=0.71(0.54, 0.87)]; The probability of the vascular patency using vitamin K antagonists in the study group was higher than that in the control group [RR(95%CI)=1.15(1.10, 1.20)], which had no statistical difference using Ⅹa inhibitor between the study group and the control group [RR(95%CI)=1.04 (0.95, 1.15)]. ③ Bleeding risk: The risk of bleeding of the study group was higher than that of the control group [RR(95%CI)=1.55(1.27, 1.89)]; The subgroup analysis results: The bleeding rate of the only one antiplatelet drug therapy among the different intervention measures was the lowest [ES(95%CI)=0.02(0.01, 0.02)], which of the other measures in ascending order was only one antiplatelet drug combined with anticoagulant therapy [ES(95%CI)=0.04(0.03, 0.06)], two antiplatelet drugs therapy [ES(95%CI)= 0.08(0.06, 0.10)], and two antiplatelet drugs combined with anticoagulant [ES(95%CI)=0.12(0.06, 0.18)]; The probabilities of the bleeding occurring using the vitamin K antagonists and Ⅹa inhibitor in the study group were higher than those in the control group [RR(95%CI)=1.76(1.28, 2.42); RR(95%CI)=1.44(1.12, 1.84)]. ConclusionsFrom the results of this meta-analysis, it can be seen that the combination of antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy can effectively improve symptoms of patients with PAD, increase vascular patency rate, but it has a certain risk of bleeding. The combination of only one antiplatelet drug combined with anticoagulant therapy might achieve an optimum clinical effect and lower bleeding risk.