Abstract
BackgroundMyocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) has been and remained a puzzling heterogeneous entity. The index of microcirculatory resistance (IMR) is a quantitative and specific index for the assessment of microvascular function. However, the role of IMR in MINOCA has not yet been studied. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of coronary microvascular function, as assessed by coronary angiography‑derived index of microvascular resistance (caIMR) in MINOCA patients. MethodThis study included 109 MINOCA patients. Microvascular function was assessed by caIMR and was analyzed in 280 coronary arteries. The primary endpoint of the study was MACE, defined as cardiovascular death, nonfatal MI, heart failure, stroke and angina rehospitalization. The best cut-off of caIMR was derived from ROC analysis based on MACE prediction. ResultsThe patients were classified into high caIMR (caIMR>43U) and low caIMR (caIMR≤43U) based on a caIMR cut-off value of 43U. High caIMR was observed in 55 (50.5%) patients. A total of 27 MACE occurred during the 2 years of follow-up. MACE rate was significantly higher in patients with high caIMR than in patients with low caIMR (36.4% vs 13.0%, P=0.005). The Kaplan–Meier curves showed a significantly increased risk of MACE in patients with high caIMR (log-rank P=0.001). Cox multivariate analysis showed that caIMR>43 was a highly independent predictor of MACE (HR, 3.08; 95% CI, 1.13 - 8.35; P=0.027). ConclusionscaIMR is a strong predictor of clinical outcome among MINOCA patients. The evaluation of IMR can provide an objective risk stratification method for patients with MINOCA.
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