29 Management of Heart Failure following Primary PCI after ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Large UK Tertiary Centre Experience

Abstract

Background Heart failure (HF) is a common complication following an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This is associated with significant morbidity and mortality despite successful and timely primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). Therefore, it is imperative that patients who develop left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) are treated appropriately. The NICE guidelines recommend that patients with an ejection fraction (EF) Aims To evaluate the: Prevalence of LVSD following PPCI Difference between the length of hospital stay and mortality rate in patients with and without LVSD Factors associated with the development of HF Compliance with NICE guidelines for the prescription of an AldA. Methods We conducted a retrospective observational study in a tertiary centre in the South West of England, involving all STEMI patients who underwent PPCI between January to December 2013. LVSD was defined as an EF Results Of the 573 patients who underwent PPCI, 74% were male and the median age was 64 years. 9 patients died prior to formal assessment of left ventricular function and were excluded from further analysis. 42% (n = 231) of patients with a recorded EF had LVSD. Such patients had a significantly greater median length of hospital stay (4 vs 3, P Conclusion Heart failure is a frequent complication of STEMI and is associated with a significantly increased mortality and length of hospital stay. Inpatient echocardiography for PPCI patients is crucial to identify those who would benefit from AldA therapy. Patients with LVSD were more likely to have a higher troponin level and an LAD culprit artery. These findings emphasise the need for good liaison between ACS and Heart Failure services both in hospital and on discharge. Compliance with NICE guidelines could be improved for this vulnerable group of high risk patients.