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The Predictive Value of CHA2DS2-VASc Score on Residual Syntax Score in Patients With ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Abstract

Background

The CHA2DS2-VASc score is associated with adverse clinical outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease. The residual Syntax score (rSS) is a scoring tool which has prognostic value in patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Objectives

Our aim in this study is to investigate the predictive value of the CHA2DS2-VASc score on rSS in STEMI patients.

Methods

A total of 688 consecutive patients with STEMI undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention were evaluated. Baseline demographic and clinical variables besides the CHA2DS2-VASc score were assessed. The patients were divided into two groups; patients with rSS of 8 or below as group 1 (509 patients) and more than 8 as group 2 (179 patients). A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results

The CHA2DS2-VASc score was higher in group 2 [1 (0-2); 1 (1-3), p<0.001] compared to group 1. The incidence of hypertension [151 (29.7%); 73 (40.8%), p=0.006], patients ≥75 years [18 (3.5%); 21 (11.7%), p<0.001], diabetes mellitus [85 (16.7%); 50 (27.9%), p=0.001] and vascular disease [12 (2.4%); 11 (6.1%), p=0.029] were higher in group 2. In multivariate logistic regression analysis, the CHA2DS2-VASc score (OR=1.355; 95%CI=1.171-1.568; p<0.001), age ≥75 years [OR=3.218; 95%CI=1.645-6.295; p=0.001] and diabetes mellitus [OR=1.670; 95%CI=1.091-2.557; p=0.018] were independent predictors of high rSS. The receiver-operating characteristic curve analysis demonstrated that the CHA2DS2-VASc score had good predictive value for high rSS with a cut-off value of 1.5 (area under curve (AUC): 0.611, 95% confidence interval (CI):0.562-0.659, p<0.001).

Conclusions

The CHA2DS2-VASc score has a predictive value on rSS in patients with STEMI. The CHA2DS2-VASc score was also an independent predictor of higher rSS.

ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention; Atrial Fibrillation

Resumo

Fundamento

O escore CHA2DS2-VASc está associado a desfechos clínicos adversos em pacientes com doença cardiovascular. O escore Syntax residual (residual Syntax score — rSS) é uma ferramenta de pontuação que tem valor prognóstico em pacientes com infarto agudo do miocárdio com supradesnivelamento do segmento ST (IAMCSST).

Objetivos

Este estudo objetivou investigar o valor preditivo do escore CHA2DS2-VASc para o rSS em pacientes com IAMCSST.

Métodos

Foram avaliados 688 pacientes consecutivos com IAMCSST submetidos à intervenção coronária percutânea. Além do escore CHA2DS2-VASc, variáveis demográficas e clínicas de referência foram analisadas. Os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos: grupo 1 – indivíduos com rSS até 8 (509 pacientes); grupo 2 – aqueles com rSS acima de 8 (179 pacientes). Valores p<0,05 foram considerados estatisticamente significativos.

Resultados

O escore CHA2DS2-VASc foi maior no grupo 2 [1 (0–2); 1 (1–3), p<0,001] comparado ao grupo 1. A incidência de hipertensão [151 (29,7%); 73 (40,8%), p=0,006], idade ≥75 anos [18 (3,5%); 21 (11,7%), p<0,001], diabetes mellitus [85 (16,7%); 50 (27,9%), p=0,001] e doença vascular [12 (2,4%); 11 (6,1%), p=0,029] foi maior no grupo 2. Na análise de regressão logística multivariada, o escore CHA2DS2-VASc (odds ratio — OR=1,355; intervalo de confiança de 95% — IC95%=1,171–1,568; p<0,001), idade ≥75 anos [OR=3,218; IC95%=1,645–6,295; p=0,001] e diabetes mellitus [OR=1,670; IC95%=1,091–2,557; p=0,018] foram preditores independentes de rSS elevado. A análise da curva receiver-operating characteristic demonstrou o bom valor preditivo do escore CHA2DS2-VASc para rSS elevado com valor de corte de 1,5 (área sob a curva/area under the curve — AUC= 0,611, IC95%=0,562–0,659, p<0,001).

Conclusões

O escore CHA2DS2-VASc tem valor preditivo para rSS em pacientes com IAMCSST. Além disso, o escore CHA2DS2-VASc foi um preditor independente de rSS mais alto.

Infarto do Miocárdio com Supradesnível do Segmento ST; Intervenção Coronária Percutânea; Fibrilação Atrial

Introduction

ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is still the leading cause of increased morbidity and mortality rates in cardiovascular diseases.11. Mozaffarian D, Benjamin EJ, Go AS, Arnett DK, Blaha MJ, Cushman M, et al. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics-2016 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2016;133(4):e38-360. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000350.
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Thus, prognostic determinants of adverse cardiovascular events in this population are studied in several randomized trials and clinic registries. Coronary artery disease severity is related with higher coronary atherosclerotic burden results in poorer prognosis in coronary artery disease, especially in STEMI patients.22. Généreux P, Palmerini T, Caixeta A, Rosner G, Green P, Dressler O, et al. Quantification and Impact of Untreated Coronary Artery Disease After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: The Residual SYNTAX (Synergy Between PCI with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery) Score. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012;59(24):2165-74. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2012.03.010.

The residual Syntax score (rSS) is a scoring system which reflects obstructive coronary atherosclerosis after performing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to culprit lesion. It was demonstrated that increased rSS (>8) had a prognostic value on myocardial infarction (MI) and 1- year mortality in high-risk acute coronary syndrome patients.22. Généreux P, Palmerini T, Caixeta A, Rosner G, Green P, Dressler O, et al. Quantification and Impact of Untreated Coronary Artery Disease After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: The Residual SYNTAX (Synergy Between PCI with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery) Score. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012;59(24):2165-74. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2012.03.010.

Coronary artery disease can appear together with several comorbidities. Age, gender, hypertension, diabetes mellitus are some of these risk factors that are related with the progression of coronary atherosclerosis.33. Perk J, De Backer G, Gohlke H, Graham I, Reiner Z, Verschuren M, et al. European Guidelines on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Clinical Practice (version 2012). The Fifth Joint Task Force of the European Society of Cardiology and Other Societies on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Clinical Practice (constituted by representatives of Nine Societies and by Invited Experts). Eur Heart J. 2012;33(13):1635-701. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehs092.
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Most patients with coronary artery disease had at least one risk factor of coronary artery disease and also a combination of these risk factors resulting in increased coronary atherosclerotic burden.44. Ford ES, Giles WH, Mokdad AH. The Distribution of 10-Year Risk for Coronary Heart Disease Among US Adults: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2004;43(10):1791-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2003.11.061. , 55. Eberly LE, Neaton JD, Thomas AJ, Yu D; Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial Research Group. Multiple-Stage Screening and Mortality in the Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial. Clin Trials. 2004;1(2):148-61. doi: 10.1191/1740774504cn018oa. The CHA2DS2-VASc score is firstly described to determine atherothrombotic activity in atrial fibrillation.66. Lip GY, Nieuwlaat R, Pisters R, Lane DA, Crijns HJ. Refining Clinical Risk Stratification for Predicting Stroke and Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation Using a Novel Risk Factor-based Approach: The Euro Heart Survey on Atrial Fibrillation. Chest. 2010;137(2):263-72. doi: 10.1378/chest.09-1584. In previous studies, it was revealed that the CHA2DS2-VASc score was associated with adverse clinical outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease. The CHA2DS2-VASc score was found to be related with coronary artery disease severity77. Cetin M, Cakici M, Zencir C, Tasolar H, Baysal E, Balli M, et al. Prediction of Coronary Artery Disease Severity Using CHADS2and CHA2DS2-VASc Scores and a Newly Defined CHA2DS2-VASc-HS Score. Am J Cardiol. 2014;113(6):950-6. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2013.11.056. and all-cause mortality in STEMI patients.88. Keskin K, Yıldız SS, Çetinkal G, Aksan G, Kilci H, Çetin Ş, et al. The Value of CHA2DS2VASC Score in Predicting All-Cause Mortality in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Who Have Undergone Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Acta Cardiol Sin. 2017;33(6):598-604. doi: 10.6515/ACS20170723A.
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However, to the best of our knowledge, the relationship between the CHA2DS2-VASc score and rSS has not been studied yet. Our aim in this study is to investigate the predictive value of the CHA2DS2-VASc score on rSS in STEMI patients.

Methods

Six hundred eighty-eight (688) consecutive patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) from 2017 to 2020 were included in our retrospective observational study. The inclusion criteria are as follows: (a) typical chest pain for more than 20 minutes, (b) ST-segment elevation in at least two contagious leads, and (c) treatment with primary PCI. Patients who were treated with medical therapy alone or underwent coronary artery bypass grafting were excluded from the study. Additionally, patients with history of coronary revascularization with percutaneous or surgical therapy were also excluded from the study. The study was approved by the local ethics committee at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital in May 2020 (no:2020/28).

The demographic and clinical parameters were recorded from the hospital database. Biochemical analyses including complete blood count, serum creatinine, glucose, cholesterol and electrolytes levels were assessed. The clinical parameters in the CHA2DS2-VASc score were evaluated. Congestive heart failure was defined as signs or symptoms of heart failure or objective evidence of reduced ejection fraction (<%40). Hypertension was defined as resting blood pressure >140/90 mmHg on at least two occasions, or treatment with antihypertensive medications. Diabetes mellitus was defined as at least 8 hours fasting plasma glucose level >125 mg/dl, or the previous use of oral anti-diabetic agent and/or insulin therapy. Vascular disease was defined as history of previous myocardial infarction (MI) or peripheral arterial disease or aortic plaque. Additionally, the STEMI index was not included in this scoring system.

Coronary angiography and PCI were performed through femoral or radial access immediately for each patient. Two independent, experienced cardiologists evaluated the coronary angiographic images individually to calculate coronary artery disease severity. The residual Syntax score (rSS) was defined based on the residual coronary artery obstruction after performing the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for culprit lesion. Firstly, coronary arteries were defined as 16 separate segments. Each segment was evaluated and the segment that had at least 50% of luminal stenosis and a 1.5mm diameter was assessed. Additionally, some determinant factors were evaluated, such as a pre-specified corresponding weighing factor of each segment, calcification and lesion length. The Syntax score calculator (www.syntaxscore.com) was used to obtain rSS for each patient. Then, patients were divided into two groups according to their rSS values; the patients with a score of 8 or below as the low-rSS group (group 1) and more than 8 as the high-rSS group (group 2).

Statistical analysis

The statistical analysis was made by using the computer software Statistical Package for Social Sciences (IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, IBM Corp., Armonk, New York, USA). Pearson chi-square, continuity-corrected chi-square and Fisher exact tests were performed for categorical variables, where appropriate. The fitness to normal distribution was analyzed with the Kolmogorov-Simirnov test. “mean±standard deviation” was used for variables with normal distribution, “median (25th-75thpercentiles)” for variables without normal distribution and “n (%)” for categorical variables.

The analyses were done with an independent sample t-test for comparing quantitative variables with normal distribution, while the Mann Whitney u test was used for comparing the means between groups without normal distribution.

The Spearman analysis was used to evaluate the correlation between the CHA2DS2-VASc score and rSS. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate independent predictors of high residual Syntax score (rSS).

A Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was conducted to determine the optimal CHA2DS2-VASc score value to indicate high rSS in terms of both sensitivity and specificity. A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results

A total of 688 consecutive patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who undergone primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) were evaluated in this study. Of these 688 patients, 509 patients had low rSS (group 1) and 179 had high rSS (group 2). Baseline demographic and clinical variables of the entire study group were demonstrated in table 1 . There were no differences in terms of gender, smoking status, history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ejection fraction, creatinine, leukocyte, thrombocyte, total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride levels between the two groups.

Table 1
Baseline demographic and clinical variables of patients

The mean age of group 2 was higher than in group 1. The incidence of hyperlipidemia was lower in group 1. While the hemoglobin level was lower in group 2, the glucose level was higher in group 2. The incidence of the culprit vessel as left anterior descending artery was higher in group 1, while the incidence of right coronary artery as a culprit vessel was higher in group 2. The median value of the CHA2DS2-VASc score was higher in patients with high rSS compared to patients with low rSS.

The comparison of variables into the CHA2DS2-VASc scoring system between groups was demonstrated in table 2 . There were no differences in the incidence of congestive heart failure, history of stroke/transient ischemic attack or thromboembolism, age (65-74 years) and sex category between groups. The incidence of hypertension, patients ≥75 years, diabetes mellitus and vascular disease was higher in group 2 compared to group 1. Additionally, the number of patients with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 0 was higher in group 1, while the number of patients with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 4 and 5 was higher in group 2 ( Table 3 ).

Table 2
Comparison of variables into the CHA2DS2-VASc scoring system between patients with low and high rSS
Table 3
Comparison of groups in terms of the number of patients for each CHA2DS2-VASc score

The logistic regression analysis was conducted and significant variables which were found in the univariate analysis were put into the multiple logistic regression analysis to predict the independent risk factor of high residual Syntax score (rSS). In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, the CHA2DS2-VASc score and RCA as a culprit lesion were found to be independent predictors of high rSS ( Table 4 ). Additionally, in the multivariate logistic regression analysis for variables into the CHA2DS2-VASc score, advanced age ≥75 years and diabetes mellitus were also independent predictors of high rSS ( Table 5 ).

Table 4
Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses providing information about independent predictors of high rSS
Table 5
Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses for CHA2DS2-VASc score variables to detect independent predictors of high rSS

The Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was conducted to determine the optimal CHA2DS2-VASc score cut-off value to indicate high rSS. The highest combined sensitivity and specificity values crossed the curve at 1.5 (sensitivity 49.2% and specificity 67.6%). The area under the curve (AUC) was 0.611 (95% CI:0.562-0.659, p<0.001).

The ROC curve analysis was also conducted in male and female genders, separately. In the male population, the optimal CHA2DS2-VASc score cut-off value was 1.5 (sensitivity of 36.7% and specificity of 77.0%) with the AUC of 0.592 (95% CI:0.536-0.647, p=0.001). In the female population, the optimal CHA2DS2-VASc score cut-off value was 3.5 (sensitivity of 47.5% and specificity of 78.4%) with the AUC of 0.653 (95% CI:0.550-0.756, p=0.006).

We also demonstrated that the CHA2DS2-VASc score was correlated with both baseline and residual Syntax scores. The Spearman’s correlation analysis revealed that there was a positive correlation between the CHA2DS2-VASc score and the residual Syntax score (rSS) (r:0.203, p<0.001) ( Figure 1 ). Also, there was a positive correlation between the CHA2DS2-VASc score and the residual Syntax score (rSS) (r:0.234, p<0.001). Additionally, patients with a baseline low Syntax score had a lower CHA2DS2-VASc score [1 (0-2), 1 (0-3); p<0.001] compared to patients with a baseline intermediate or high Syntax score.

Figure 1
A) Correlation between CHA2DS2-VASc score and residual Syntax score. B) Residual Syntax score value for each CHA2DS2-VASc score.

Discussion

In our study, to the best of our knowledge, the association of the CHA2DS2-VASc score and rSS was demonstrated for the first time in STEMI patients. An increased CHA2DS2-VASc score, especially advanced age ≥75 and diabetes mellitus were found to be independent predictors of high rSS. Additionally, the CHA2DS2-VASc score was correlated with rSS.

Coronary artery disease is a progressive disease and still an important reason of the increased morbidity and mortality rates in worldwide.11. Mozaffarian D, Benjamin EJ, Go AS, Arnett DK, Blaha MJ, Cushman M, et al. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics-2016 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2016;133(4):e38-360. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000350.
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Several risk factors of coronary artery disease are well described. Age, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and gender are some of these risk factors that demonstrate the presence and extent of coronary atherosclerosis, and they are accepted as major risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease.33. Perk J, De Backer G, Gohlke H, Graham I, Reiner Z, Verschuren M, et al. European Guidelines on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Clinical Practice (version 2012). The Fifth Joint Task Force of the European Society of Cardiology and Other Societies on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Clinical Practice (constituted by representatives of Nine Societies and by Invited Experts). Eur Heart J. 2012;33(13):1635-701. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehs092.
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That is why some scoring tolls are described to determine cardiovascular risk and prognosis.

The CHA2DS2-VASc score is one of the most important scoring systems to predict adverse clinical outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease. It was firstly used in patients with atrial fibrillation to estimate the risk of thromboembolism.66. Lip GY, Nieuwlaat R, Pisters R, Lane DA, Crijns HJ. Refining Clinical Risk Stratification for Predicting Stroke and Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation Using a Novel Risk Factor-based Approach: The Euro Heart Survey on Atrial Fibrillation. Chest. 2010;137(2):263-72. doi: 10.1378/chest.09-1584. It was demonstrated that the risk of development of thromboembolism increases with a higher CHA2DS2-VASc score.66. Lip GY, Nieuwlaat R, Pisters R, Lane DA, Crijns HJ. Refining Clinical Risk Stratification for Predicting Stroke and Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation Using a Novel Risk Factor-based Approach: The Euro Heart Survey on Atrial Fibrillation. Chest. 2010;137(2):263-72. doi: 10.1378/chest.09-1584. It was also revealed that this score was a useful predictor of subsequent adverse clinical events in patients with acute coronary syndrome.99. Chua SK, Lo HM, Chiu CZ, Shyu KG. Use of CHADS2and CHA2DS2-VASc Scores to Predict Subsequent Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, and Death in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: Data from Taiwan Acute Coronary Syndrome Full Spectrum Registry. PLoS One. 2014;9(10):e111167. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0111167. The CHA2DS2-VASc score ≥2 was found to be related with composite endpoint of myocardial infarction, stroke and death in 3183 patients with acute coronary syndrome.99. Chua SK, Lo HM, Chiu CZ, Shyu KG. Use of CHADS2and CHA2DS2-VASc Scores to Predict Subsequent Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, and Death in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: Data from Taiwan Acute Coronary Syndrome Full Spectrum Registry. PLoS One. 2014;9(10):e111167. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0111167. In a study by Nof et al., each 1-U increment in the CHA2DS2-VASc score was associated with a significant increase of 33% in mortality risk in 1820 patients with reduced ejection fraction heart failure.1010. Nof E, Kutyifa V, McNitt S, Goldberger J, Huang D, Aktas MK, et al. CHA2DS2-VASc Score and the Risk of Ventricular Tachyarrhythmic Events and Mortality in MADIT-CRT. J Am Heart Assoc. 2020;9(1):e014353. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.119.014353. Additionally, the CHA2DS2-VASc score predicts all-cause mortality in patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).88. Keskin K, Yıldız SS, Çetinkal G, Aksan G, Kilci H, Çetin Ş, et al. The Value of CHA2DS2VASC Score in Predicting All-Cause Mortality in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Who Have Undergone Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Acta Cardiol Sin. 2017;33(6):598-604. doi: 10.6515/ACS20170723A.
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In light of the foregoing data, increased thrombogenic activity and thrombotic burden may be the reason for adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with a high CHA2DS2-VASc score. These results can be explained by variables of the CHA2DS2-VASc score which are associated with a higher atherothrombotic process, such as advanced age, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and heart failure. In a study by Scudiero et al., 1729 consecutive patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous treatment were evaluated in a prospective study and the CHA2DS2-VASc score was found to be related with high platelet reactivity.1111. Scudiero F, Zocchi C, Marcucci R, De Vito E, Gabrielli E, Valenti R, et al. Discriminatory Ability of CHA2DS2-VASc Score to Predict Residual Platelet Reactivity and Outcomes in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome. European Heart Journal 2017;38(Suppl 1):243. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx502.1202. Ipek et al. also showed that the CHA2DS2-VASc score is associated with no-reflow phenomena in STEMI patients who underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).1212. Ipek G, Onuk T, Karatas MB, Gungor B, Osken A, Keskin M, et al. CHA2DS2-VASc Score is a Predictor of No-Reflow in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Who Underwent Primary Percutaneous Intervention. Angiology. 2016;67(9):840-5. doi: 10.1177/0003319715622844. As a result, the CHA2DS2-VASc score is a good tool to predict increased atherothrombosis.

It is well known that the extent and severity of coronary artery disease is associated with the mentioned atherothrombotic status. It means higher atherosclerotic activity results in increased coronary atherosclerotic burden. Supporting this, in previous studies, the relationship between the CHA2DS2-VASc score and coronary artery disease severity was revealed.

In a study by Cetin et al., 407 consecutive patients who underwent diagnostic coronary angiography were evaluated, and the CHA2DS2-VASc score was significantly correlated with a number of diseased vessels and associated with coronary artery disease severity.77. Cetin M, Cakici M, Zencir C, Tasolar H, Baysal E, Balli M, et al. Prediction of Coronary Artery Disease Severity Using CHADS2and CHA2DS2-VASc Scores and a Newly Defined CHA2DS2-VASc-HS Score. Am J Cardiol. 2014;113(6):950-6. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2013.11.056. A total of 252 consecutive patients with non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (non-STEMI) were evaluated by Tasolar et al., and the CHA2DS2-VASc score was related with a higher Syntax score.1313. Taşolar H, Çetin M, Ballı M, Bayramoğlu A, Otlu YÖ, Türkmen S, et al. CHA2DS2-VASc-HS Score in non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients: Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease Severity and Complexity and Comparison to other Scoring Systems in the Prediction of In-hospital Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events. Anatol J Cardiol. 2016;16(10):742-8. doi: 10.14744/AnatolJCardiol.2015.6593.

However, to the best of our knowledge, the association between the CHA2DS2-VASc score and residual coronary artery disease severity after performing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has not been studied yet.

Approximately 40-65% of multivessel coronary artery disease is detected in acute coronary syndrome patients, and it is also a predictor of poorer prognosis.1414. Toma M, Buller CE, Westerhout CM, Fu Y, O’Neill WW, Holmes DR Jr, et al. Non-culprit Coronary Artery Percutaneous Coronary Intervention During Acute ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Insights from the APEX-AMI Trial. Eur Heart J. 2010;31(14):1701-7. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehq129. , 1515. Sorajja P, Gersh BJ, Cox DA, McLaughlin MG, Zimetbaum P, Costantini C, et al. Impact of Multivessel Disease on Reperfusion Success and Clinical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Myocardial Infarction. Eur Heart J. 2007;28(14):1709-16. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehm184. The residual Syntax score (rSS) is a grading system to determine the complexity and severity of coronary atherosclerosis after performing PCI for culprit lesion. It was firstly used and described through a post hoc analysis of the ACUITY (Acute Catheterization and Urgent Intervention Triage strategY) trial.22. Généreux P, Palmerini T, Caixeta A, Rosner G, Green P, Dressler O, et al. Quantification and Impact of Untreated Coronary Artery Disease After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: The Residual SYNTAX (Synergy Between PCI with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery) Score. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012;59(24):2165-74. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2012.03.010. High rSS (>8) was a strong independent predictor of unplanned revascularization, myocardial infarction (MI), cardiac and 1-year mortality in 2686 patients with moderate-high risk acute coronary syndrome undergoing PCI.22. Généreux P, Palmerini T, Caixeta A, Rosner G, Green P, Dressler O, et al. Quantification and Impact of Untreated Coronary Artery Disease After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: The Residual SYNTAX (Synergy Between PCI with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery) Score. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012;59(24):2165-74. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2012.03.010. Supporting this, Loutfi et al. showed that lower rSS (a score of 8 or below) is associated with the reduction in 1 year of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE), death, MI, cerebrovascular accident and repeated revascularization in STEMI patients.1616. Loutfi M, Ayad S, Sobhy M. Impact of the Residual SYNTAX Score on Outcomes of Revascularization in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Multivessel Disease. Clin Med Insights Cardiol. 2016;10:29-35. doi: 10.4137/CMC.S35730.

An unexpected result of the substudy group of the COURAGE trial (clinical outcomes utilizing revascularization and aggressive drug evaluation) revealed that the extent and severity of the anatomic obstruction of coronary arteries had a more predictive value on MI and death compared to the degree of ischemia.1717. Mancini GBJ, Hartigan PM, Shaw LJ, Berman DS, Hayes SW, Bates ER, et al. Predicting Outcome in the COURAGE Trial (Clinical Outcomes Utilizing Revascularization and Aggressive Drug Evaluation): Coronary Anatomy versus Ischemia. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2014;7(2):195-201. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2013.10.017. It reflects the prognostic value of coronary atherosclerotic burden on adverse clinical outcomes. Thus, the importance of the residual coronary artery disease severity is revealed.

To the best of our knowledge, we also demonstrated the association of the CHA2DS2-VASc score and residual Syntax score (rSS) for the first time in STEMI patients who underwent primary PCI. It may be the reason for increased adverse cardiovascular outcomes in ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients with a higher CHA2DS2-VASc score. However, large scaled studies are needed for future investigations, especially focused on clinical events.

Study limitations

A relatively small sample size was the major limitation of our study. Lack of data about clinical outcomes and prognosis was the other major limitation. Some risk factors can be modified with lifestyle changes and medical therapy. However, this study was inadequate to demonstrate the effect of modified factors on clinical results due to the retrospective design of the study.

Conclusion

The CHA2DS2-VASc score has a predictive value on rSS in patients with STEMI. The CHA2DS2-VASc score was also an independent predictor of higher rSS. Additionally, this score was positively correlated with coronary atherosclerotic burden.

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  • Study Association
    This study is not associated with any thesis or dissertation work.
  • Sources of Funding: There were no external funding sources for this study.
  • Erratum

    September 2022 issue, vol. 119(3), pages 393-399
    In the Original Article “The Predictive Value of CHA2DS2-VASc Score on Residual Syntax Score in Patients With ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction”, with DOI: https://doi.org/10.36660/abc.20210670, published in the journal Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, Arq Bras Cardiol. 2022; 119(3):393-399, on page 1, change the corresponding author name to: Ali Kemal Kalkan and the corresponding author email to: drakkalkan@gmail.com.

Publication Dates

  • Publication in this collection
    11 July 2022
  • Date of issue
    Sept 2022

History

  • Received
    07 Aug 2021
  • Reviewed
    11 Dec 2021
  • Accepted
    26 Jan 2022
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