Contrasting the potential benefits of early invasive coronary angiography in acute and chronic myocardial injury patterns

Joanne Eng-Frost, Simon Rocheleau, Kristina Lambrakis, Ehsan Khan, Anke van den Merkhof, Cynthia Papendick, Sam Lehman, Brian Chiang, Naomi Wattchow, Simon Steele, Scott Lorensini, Michael McCann, Kate George, Julian Vaile, Carmine De Pasquale, John French, Derek Chew

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Abstract

Background 

In cases of evolving myocardial injury not definitively attributed to coronary ischaemia precipitated by plaque rupture, referral for invasive coronary angiography (ICA) may be influenced by observed troponin profiles. We sought to explore association between early ICA and elevated high-sensitivity troponin T (hs-cTnT) concentrations with and without dynamic changes, to examine if there may be a hs-cTnT threshold associated with benefit from an initial ICA strategy.

Methods 

Using published studies (hs-cTnT study n = 1937, RAPID-TnT study n = 3270) and the Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction (MI), index presentations of patients with hs-cTnT concentrations 5-14ng/L were classified as 'non-elevated' (NE). Hs-cTnT greater than upper reference limit (14ng/L) were classified as 'elevated hs-cTnT with dynamic change' (encompassing acute myocardial injury, Type 1 MI, and Type 2 MI), or 'nondynamic hs-cTnT elevation' (chronic myocardial injury). Patients with hs-cTnT <5ng/L and/ or eGFR<15mmol/L/1.73m2 were excluded. ICA was performed within 30 days of admission. Primary outcome was defined as composite endpoint of death, MI, or unstable angina at 12 months. 

Results 

Altogether, 3620 patients comprising 837 (23.1%) with non-dynamic hs-cTnT elevations and 332 (9.2%) with dynamic hs-cTnT elevations were included. Primary outcome was significantly higher with dynamic and non-dynamic hs-cTnT elevations (Dynamic: HR: 4.13 95%CI:2.92-5.82; p<0.001 Non-dynamic: HR: 2.39 95% confidence interval [CI]:1.74-3.28, p<0.001). Hs-cTnT thresholds where benefit from initial ICA strategy appeared to emerge was observed at 110ng/L and 50ng/L in dynamic and non-dynamic elevations, respectively. 

Conclusion 

Early ICA appears to portend benefit in hs-cTnT elevations with and without dynamic changes, and at lower hs-cTnT threshold in non-dynamic hs-cTnT elevation. Differences compel further investigation.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere0286157
Number of pages15
JournalPLoS One
Volume18
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jun 2023

Keywords

  • Heart disease
  • Angiography
  • Myocardial injury

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