Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rccl.2025.08.002
Amaranta López-Santiago , Antonio Juanico-Enríquez , Theo Y. Contreras-Alvarado , Kenneth G.A. Magaña , Yuriria E. Olivares-Fernández , Jocelyn Castro-Pineda , Martín A. Saldaña-Becerra , Chantale Gilles-Herrera , Carlos Zabal-Cerdeira , Sofía de la Cruz-Pérez , Joan S. Celis-Jasso
Introduction and objectives
The systemic-to-pulmonary shunt (SPS) is a high-risk procedure with significant mortality in developing countries.
Methods
A retrospective, observational and analytical multicenter study was conducted. Medical records of patients with congenital heart disease who underwent SPS surgery between January 2016 and December 2020 were reviewed. Two high-specialty cardiology centers participated, and patients were divided into 2 groups (control group vs. algorithm group).
Results
A total of 94 patients were identified: 47 in the control group and 47 in the algorithm group. Emergency surgery was required in 35.1% of cases. The most common SPS size was 4 mm. Thrombosis and shunt reintervention were more frequent in the control group (23.4 vs. 2.1%; P < .001; 10.6 vs. 2.1%; P < .164). A reduced risk was observed for postoperative desaturation (oxygen saturation < 75%) (OR, 0.16; 95%CI 0.03-0.54; P = .006), thrombosis (OR, 0.07; 95%CI 0.00-0.39; P = .013), emergency postoperative surgery (OR, 0.16; 95%CI 0.03-0.54; P = .006), length of stay in the intensive care unit (mean = 3-9 days, OR, 0.38; 95%CI 0.15-0.90; P = .032), and mortality (OR, 0.31; 95%CI 0.11-0.81; P = .021) in the algorithm group.
Conclusions
The resulting algorithm provides valuable information for the early identification of pulmonary hypoperfusion. The initiation and maintenance of appropriate medical approach lead to improved clinical outcomes and reduced mortality in these patients.
在发展中国家,系统-肺分流术(SPS)是一种死亡率很高的高风险手术。方法采用回顾性、观察性和分析性多中心研究。回顾了2016年1月至2020年12月期间接受SPS手术的先天性心脏病患者的医疗记录。两家高专科心脏病中心参与,患者分为两组(对照组与算法组)。结果共鉴定94例患者,对照组47例,算法组47例。35.1%的病例需要紧急手术。最常见的SPS尺寸为4毫米。对照组血栓形成和再介入发生率更高(23.4 vs. 2.1%; P < .001; 10.6 vs. 2.1%; P < .164)。术后去饱和(血氧饱和度<; 75%) (OR, 0.16; 95%CI 0.03-0.54; P = 0.006)、血栓形成(OR, 0.07; 95%CI 0.003 -0.39; P = 0.013)、术后急诊手术(OR, 0.16; 95%CI 0.03-0.54; P = 0.006)、重症监护病房住院时间(平均= 3-9天,OR, 0.38; 95%CI 0.15-0.90; P = 0.032)和死亡率(OR, 0.31; 95%CI 0.11-0.81; P = 0.021)的风险降低。结论该算法为肺灌注不足的早期识别提供了有价值的信息。开始和维持适当的医疗方法可以改善这些患者的临床结果并降低死亡率。
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rccl.2025.08.003
Concepción Alonso-Martín , Bieito Campos García , Francisco Javier Méndez Zurita
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rccl.2025.08.006
Alberto Guevara Tirado
Introduction and objectives
Heart failure involves multiorgan dysfunction; the heart–liver axis underlies the concept of the cardiohepatic syndrome. This study evaluated gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) as a mediator between left ventricular dysfunction and systolic function.
Methods
A cross-sectional analysis was performed using secondary data from 567 patients hospitalized for heart failure. The relationships between left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), GGT, and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) were assessed using Hayes’ PROCESS mediation model 4. Multiple linear regressions were adjusted for comorbidities and clinical variables. The indirect effect was estimated through bootstrap resampling with 5000 iterations. A directed acyclic graph was used to represent the causal hypothesis.
Results
A significant association was observed between LVEDD and GGT (B = 5.13; P=.044), suggesting a direct link between cardiac impairment and increased hepatic marker levels. GGT was inversely associated with LVEF (B = −0.021; P=.009), and LVEDD also showed a negative association with LVEF (B = −2.40; P<.001). Mediation analysis revealed a significant indirect effect of LVEDD on LVEF through GGT (−0.11; 95%CI: −0.23 to −0.005), supporting the mediating role of this enzyme in the cardiohepatic axis.
Conclusions
GGT may act as a mediator between ventricular dysfunction and reduced LVEF in patients hospitalized with heart failure, reflecting a clinically relevant cardiohepatic interaction.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rccl.2025.08.004
Francisco J. Chorro , Adolfo Alonso-Arroyo , Cristina I. Font-Julián , Yiming Liu , Rafael Aleixandre-Benavent
Introduction and objectives
Updated analysis of patent grants related to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Spain.
Methods
Development of a search process for patents related to CVD in the Global Patent Index, review of those granted in Spain, and standardization. Analysis of their evolution over time, origin, collaborations, types, and thematic distribution.
Results
Identification of 1870 patents (1909-2023), whose growth has been exponential (n = 1.687 exp [0.066*years; P<.001). They come from 1107 applicants from 39 countries, 616 from Spain who have originated 923 patents, followed by Germany (293), Switzerland (177), France (92) and the Netherlands (81). Collaborations are present in 15.2%. Seven networks have involved ≥ 3 applicants with ≥ 2 collaborations. The most frequent subject has been “pharmacological treatments” (38%), and in this group “antihypertensives”. Since 1992, translations of European patents have increased, and are currently the most common type. The proportions by thematic group have varied significantly (P<.001), with more recent increases in those related to “catheters/devices” and “diagnostic/monitoring techniques” and decreases in “pharmacological treatments” and “biochemistry/molecular biology”.
Conclusions
Patents related to CVD in Spain originate mainly in Europe. 15.2% are requested in collaboration. The highest number corresponds to Spain, followed by Germany, Switzerland, France, and the Netherlands. The most frequent subject has been “antihypertensive treatments”. Overall, the largest increase in grants (close to 40%) occurred in the decade 2010-2020, especially related to the translation of European patents. The subjects that are growing the most in the 21st century are those related to “catheters/devices” and “diagnostic/monitoring techniques”.
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{"title":"Desenmascarando el gradiente oculto: el papel de la ecocardiografía de esfuerzo en la miocardiopatía hipertrófica","authors":"Noemí Ramos López , Jesús González Mirelis , Esther González-López","doi":"10.1016/j.rccl.2025.10.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rccl.2025.10.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36870,"journal":{"name":"REC: CardioClinics","volume":"61 1","pages":"Pages 4-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146006519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rccl.2025.07.006
Juan Geraldo-Martínez , Alba Corralejo-del-Peso , Virginia Ruiz-Pizarro , Marta Alamar-Cervera , Jorge Álvarez-Rubio , Joan Torres-Marqués , Esther Moranta-Ribas , David Crémer-Luengos , Carlos Veras-Burgos , María Monserrat-Companys , Tomás Ripoll-Vera
Introduction and objectives
One-third of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) present left ventricular outflow tract obstruction at rest. However, a significant percentage of patients show latent obstruction. Exercise echocardiography is valuable for detecting this hidden gradient. The aim of this study is to analyze predictors of latent left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and its prognostic implications.
Methods
We conducted a single-center retrospective study in 150 patients diagnosed with HCM according to European Society of Cardiology criteria, all of whom underwent exercise echocardiography. Demographic, clinical, echocardiographic, and long-term adverse event data were collected. Characteristics of patients with and without latent obstruction were compared, and prognostic factors associated with severe events were examined.
Results
Resting obstruction was present in 9% of the cohort, while 24% exhibited latent obstruction. Absence of atrial fibrillation, the use of beta-blockers or disopyramide, and an elevated baseline or post-Valsalva gradient were associated with latent obstruction. Neither latent obstruction nor gradient magnitude correlated with adverse events. Worse prognosis was linked to older age, increased ventricular wall thickness, New York Heart Association functional class III or IV, and use of beta-blockers or disopyramide.
Conclusions
Exercise echocardiography is a safe and useful method for detecting latent obstruction in HCM patients. Although the induced gradient did not correlate with prognosis, identifying it could enhance overall patient assessment.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rccl.2025.06.002
Joaquín Osca Asensi , Josep Navarro-Manchón , María Teresa Izquierdo de Francisco , Óscar Cano Pérez , Javier Navarrete Navarro , Carmen Arveras Martínez , Francisco Javier Chorro Gascó , Luis Martínez-Dolz
Introduction and objectives
Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) has emerged as an alternative to radiofrequency and cryoablation for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI). The effectiveness and safety of PFA versus radiofrequency for PVI is not sufficiently studied.
Methods
Unicentric and retrospective study. Consecutive patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation undergoing PVI with PFA or radiofrequency in 2 historical cohorts were included. The primary outcome was recurrence of any atrial arrhythmia after a 90-day blanking period. Patients underwent usual clinical follow-up.
Results
A total of 374 patients were remitted to PVI (198 to PFA and 176 to radiofrequency). At 1 year 82,3% were free of auricular arrhythmias in PFA versus 82,4% in radiofrequency (P = .862). Looking at the type of atrial fibrillation (paroxysmal/persistent) the long-term outcomes were also similar. Median procedure time was significantly shorter in PFA (73 vs 141 minutes; P = .001). However, fluoroscopy time was significantly longer in PFA (13 vs 5 minutes; P = .001). Adverse events were similar in both cohorts. Organized atrial arrhythmias after PVI were similar in both groups (26% of recurrence). Recurrences were related to different factors in univariate buy were only related to early recurrence (blanking period) in multivariate analysis (OR, 4,24; 95%CI, 2,46-7,33; P = .0001).
Conclusions
PFA compared with radiofrequency PVI shows a similar procedural effectiveness but is associated with shorter procedure time and longer fluoroscopy. Organized atrial arrhythmias after PVI were similar.
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