Papers by Barbara Naegeli
Heart, Lung and Circulation, 2007
DES, n = 1323 (58.2%) BMS, n = 949 (41.8%) p-Value Early (<30 days) 10 (0.8) 3 (0.3) 0.26 Definit... more DES, n = 1323 (58.2%) BMS, n = 949 (41.8%) p-Value Early (<30 days) 10 (0.8) 3 (0.3) 0.26 Definite 5 (0.4) 2 (0.2) 0.71 Probable 5 (0.4) 1 (0.1) 0.41 Late (>30 days) 10 (0.8) 11 (1.2) 0.38 Definite 2 (0.2) 5 (0.5) 0.14 Probable 1 (0.1) 0 (0) 1.0 Possible 7 (0.5) 6 (0.6) 0.78 Total 20 (1.5) 14 (1.5) 1.0 Conclusion: Drug-eluting stents were not associated with an increased risk of stent thrombosis compared with baremetal stents in this large Australian registry. Long-term follow-up will be required.
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PubMed, Dec 23, 2000
Background: Randomised trials have shown that primary percutaneous angioplasty (PTCA) may offer a... more Background: Randomised trials have shown that primary percutaneous angioplasty (PTCA) may offer advantages over thrombolysis in treating acute myocardial infarction (vessel patency is achieved more often, mortality and reinfarction rate are lower, cerebrovascular accidents are less frequent). Data from several foreign registries have been less clear. Up to now no registry data have been available for Switzerland. Data from registries are very important in planning optimal treatment under "real world" conditions. Method: All patients receiving acute PTCA during the first 24 hours of acute myocardial infarction were prospectively included in a registry at a single centre. We assessed times until revascularisation, as well as clinical, angiographic and outcome data. Results: 503 patients (age 59 +/- 12 years, 15% women) were included from 1. 1. 1995 to 30.6.2000. Primary PTCA was performed in 334 patients, and rescue PTCA in 169. Diabetes mellitus was present in 36% of the total. Multivessel disease was present in 61%, anterior infarction in 36%, and 16% were in cardiogenic shock before intervention. The pre-hospital delay was 2:12 h (median). In-hospital decision delay (hospital admission until contact to cardiologist) in patients with primary PTCA was 31 minutes (median). The time from vessel puncture to recanalisation was 19 minutes (median). 273 patients were transferred for coronary angiography and intervention by other hospitals (218 by ground ambulance, 55 per helicopter transfer). The total transfer time (calculated from time of decision to arrival in the catheterization laboratory) was 57 minutes (median). PTCA was successful angiographically in 97% and TIMI 3 flow was obtained in 93% of all patients. Hospital mortality was low in view of the high proportion of patients in cardiogenic shock prior to PTCA (mortality in shock patients was 33%). Mortality in patients without pre-existing cardiogenic shock was 2%. Conclusion: Patients with acute myocardial infarction, especially high-risk patients, can be treated successfully by acute PTCA around the clock in Switzerland, in accordance with the strict international recommendations for time delays. The treatment results are similar to those in randomised trials. Transfer of patients from referral hospital is safe, with acceptable delays. Optimisation of the decision process and transport logistics may further improve outcome by reducing the total ischaemia time.
Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, Apr 1, 1996
Lead System. Background: Recent studies have shown that the atrial signal can reliably be sensed ... more Lead System. Background: Recent studies have shown that the atrial signal can reliably be sensed for VDD(R) pacing via atrial floating electrodes incorporated in a single-pass lead. Hovt'ever, there remains concern ahout the long-term stability of atrial sensing and proper VDD function under real-life conditions. This study investigated the long-term reliability of atrial sensing and atrioventricular synchronous pacing using a new single lead VDD(R) pacing system. Methods and Results: In 20 consecutive patients (ages 71 ± 14 years) with normal sinus node function and high-degree heart block, a single lead VDD(B) pacemaker (Unity^", Intermedics) was implanted. Atrial sensing was studied at implantation, at discharge,
Praxis, Aug 1, 2018
Zusammenfassung. Das Wissen um kardiovaskuläre Veränderungen im Alter und deren therapeutische Op... more Zusammenfassung. Das Wissen um kardiovaskuläre Veränderungen im Alter und deren therapeutische Optionen ist wichtig. Es kann zur Hypertrophie des linken Ventrikels, zur diastolischen Dysfunktion, Herzklappenveränderungen und pulmonaler Hypertonie kommen. Im Alter entwickeln Patienten häufig eine arterielle Hypertonie. Bei über 100-Jährigen sind valvuläre Veränderungen häufig (Aortenstenose und Mitralinsuffizienz). Das Risiko einer koronaren Herzkrankheit beträgt 35 % für Männer und 24 % für Frauen. Im Alter sind Sinusknotendysfunktion und Vorhofflimmern gehäuft. 25 % aller Schlaganfälle sind kardiale Embolien bei Vorhofflimmern. Kardiale Interventionen bei Betagten werden zunehmend häufiger durchgeführt und beinhalten koronare kathetertechnische Revaskularisationen oder Klappeneingriffe (perkutaner Aortenklappenersatz oder MitraClip). Die optimale Therapie im Alter beinhaltet neben kardiovaskulären Interventionen auch Medikamente und eine Lebensstilmodifikation und dient vor allem der Verbesserung der Lebensqualität.
European medical journal, Feb 24, 2015
In most patients with mitral valve prolapse (MVP) without severe mitral regurgitation (MR), left ... more In most patients with mitral valve prolapse (MVP) without severe mitral regurgitation (MR), left ventricular (LV) function is preserved. There are, however, patients with MVP who have unexplained LV dilatation and/or decreased LV function. An association between MVP and sudden cardiac death has also been reported. LV size and function may be affected by the type of MVP, severity of regurgitation, and cause of MVP (myxomatous degeneration versus fibroelastic deficiency). There is increasing evidence suggesting an intrinsic cardiomyopathy associated with MVP. The cardiomyopathy associated with MVP can also affect the right ventricle (RV). Although the impact on ventricular dimensions and function are usually subtle, these abnormalities can affect clinical and echocardiographic estimation of the severity of MR and may thus have an impact on therapeutic decisions. Particularly in patients with the most extreme forms of MVP (Barlow disease), and in patients with Marfan syndrome or other connective tissue disorders, a cardiomyopathy affecting the LV and RV may thus occur occasionally. A better understanding of LV impairment associated with MVP is important for risk assessment and clinical decision-making.
International Journal of Cardiology, Apr 1, 2013
Swiss Medical Weekly
Background: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the most effective reperfusion modality i... more Background: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the most effective reperfusion modality in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI). Data concerning long-term survival and functional outcome are sparse. Methods: One thousand consecutive patients treated by emergency PCI were systematically analysed in a single-centre registry. Multivariate predictors of in-hospital mortality, post-discharge mortality and late functional capacity were identified. Results: Follow-up was completed for 978 patients. The median clinical follow-up length was 3.2 years. In-hospital and post-discharge mortality were 7.6% and 7.3%, respectively.A nnualised post-discharge mortality remained stable over time at 2% per year. Independent predictors of in-hospital death were cardiogenic shock, TIMI flow <3 after PCI, left ventricular ejection fraction <40%, age and time to patent artery >6 h. Independent predictors of post-discharge mortality were TIMI flow after PCI <3, prior MI, elevated glucose levels at admission, and increasing age. In contrast, cardiogenic shock, time to patent artery and left ventricular ejection fraction <40% were not independently associated with post-hospital death. At late follow-up, 47% of patients had normal functional capacity and 49.1% were in New Yo rk Heart Association functional class II. Predictors of impaired functional capacity at follow-up were age, gender, smoking habits and multivessel coronary disease. Conclusions: Post-discharge mortality after PCI for acute MI was 2% per year. Significant differences exist between predictors of in-hospital and post-discharge mortality.The functional capacity of surviving patients was remarkably good, even when presented in cardiogenic shock.
EuroIntervention, 2020
Aims: The Swiss national registry on percutaneous mitral valve interventions was established in 2... more Aims: The Swiss national registry on percutaneous mitral valve interventions was established in 2011 to monitor safety/ efficacy of percutaneous mitral valve repair (PMVR) with MitraClip. We report in-hospital, short and mid-term outcomes of all patients prospectively enrolled. Methods and results: Since 2011, MitraSwiss enrolled 1212 patients with moderate and severe MR of functional (FMR) or degenerative (DMR) etiology treated with PMVR in 10 centers. Pre-specified endpoints included clinical, echocardiographic and functional parameters with follow up planned up to 5 years. Outcomes are compared according to MR etiology. Acute procedural success was achieved in 91.5% of cases, with no differences between FMR and DMR and sustained good mid-term results. NYHA class and pulmonary pressure improved significantly in both cohorts. Cumulative probability of death at 5 years was 54% (95%CI 45-63) in FMR and 45% (95%CI 37-54) in the DMR (HR=1.15, p=0.009). Age, anemia, impaired renal function and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction resulted as independent predictors of death at 5 years. Conclusions: In a large contemporary cohort of non-surgical patients with severe MR, PMVR confirms its safety and effectiveness. At a mid-term follow up mortality and MACE are lower in DMR patients, though MR aetiology is not directly and independently associated with outcome.
Praxis, 2018
Zusammenfassung. Das Wissen um kardiovaskuläre Veränderungen im Alter und deren therapeutische Op... more Zusammenfassung. Das Wissen um kardiovaskuläre Veränderungen im Alter und deren therapeutische Optionen ist wichtig. Es kann zur Hypertrophie des linken Ventrikels, zur diastolischen Dysfunktion, Herzklappenveränderungen und pulmonaler Hypertonie kommen. Im Alter entwickeln Patienten häufig eine arterielle Hypertonie. Bei über 100-Jährigen sind valvuläre Veränderungen häufig (Aortenstenose und Mitralinsuffizienz). Das Risiko einer koronaren Herzkrankheit beträgt 35 % für Männer und 24 % für Frauen. Im Alter sind Sinusknotendysfunktion und Vorhofflimmern gehäuft. 25 % aller Schlaganfälle sind kardiale Embolien bei Vorhofflimmern. Kardiale Interventionen bei Betagten werden zunehmend häufiger durchgeführt und beinhalten koronare kathetertechnische Revaskularisationen oder Klappeneingriffe (perkutaner Aortenklappenersatz oder MitraClip). Die optimale Therapie im Alter beinhaltet neben kardiovaskulären Interventionen auch Medikamente und eine Lebensstilmodifikation und dient vor allem d...
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 2017
Christoph Scharf reports grant support for scientific foundation from Medtronic, Boston Scientifi... more Christoph Scharf reports grant support for scientific foundation from Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott, Biotronik; former proctor contract for Watchman (Atritech); stockholder and founder of Acutus. Other authors: No disclosures.
International journal of cardiology, Jan 20, 2016
Diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (MI) is challenging in pacemaker patients. Little is kno... more Diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (MI) is challenging in pacemaker patients. Little is known about this patient group. Patients with MI enrolled in the Swiss national AMIS Plus registry between January 2005 and December 2015 were analyzed. All patients with either paced ventricular rhythm or sinus rhythm with intrinsic ventricular conduction (IVC) were included in this study. Outcomes using crude data and propensity score matching were compared between patients with pacemaker rhythm and patients with IVC. The primary endpoint was in-hospital death. Data from 300 patients with paced rhythm and 27,595 with IVC were analyzed. Patients with pacemaker rhythm were older (78.2y vs 65.4y; p<0.001), had more comorbidities (Charlson Index (CCI)>1: 54.0% vs 21.1%; p<0.001) and a higher rate of heart failure upon presentation (Killip class>2, 11.0% vs 5.9%; p<0.001) compared to patients with IVC. Door to balloon time in patients undergoing acute PCI is markedly delayed in ...
Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 2015
Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, 2008
Background: The short-term effect of acute biventricular pacing on cardiac function in patients w... more Background: The short-term effect of acute biventricular pacing on cardiac function in patients with chronic heart failure undergoing heart surgery is widely unknown. The present study was designed to determine whether mitral annular tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) is useful to predict acute changes in global systolic function determined by the continuous cardiac output method that was measured postoperatively during various pacing configurations in patients with depressed left ventricular (LV) function. Methods: TDI peak velocities of systolic (Sm), early diastolic (Em), and late diastolic (Am) mitral annular motion waves were measured in 17 patients (age 67 Ϯ 8 years, 10 male) with depressed LV systolic function (LV ejection fraction Յ 35%) and QRS duration Ͼ 120 ms undergoing temporary epicardial biventricular pacing after aortocoronary bypass and valve surgery. TDI velocities, QRS duration on surface electrocardiogram, cardiac index (CI), right atrial pressure, pulmonary artery pressure, and pulmonary capillary wedge (PCW) pressure were measured simultaneously during various pacing configurations (right atrial-biventricular, right atrial-LV, right atrial-right ventricular, atrial inhibited, and no pacing). Results: Univariate linear regression analysis showed a good correlation between Am and CI (r ϭ 0.53, P ϭ .0001) determined in all pacing modes, a weak correlation between Sm and CI (r ϭ 0.31, P ϭ .017), and no correlation between Em and CI (r ϭ 0.21, P ϭ .074). Am Ͼ 6 cm/s predicted a CI of 2.5 L/min/m 2 or more with a sensitivity of 95% and a specificity of 30%. All TDI values correlated negatively with PCW (r ϭ Ϫ0.53, P ϭ .0001 for Sm; r ϭ Ϫ0.34, P ϭ .01 for Em; r ϭ Ϫ0.50, P ϭ .0001 for Am). Am greater than 6 cm/s predicted a PCW of 16 mm Hg or less with a specificity of 100% and a sensitivity of 34%. Mean values of TDI velocities and hemodynamic parameters were not significantly different between each pacing configuration. Conclusions: Peak Am mitral annular velocity correlates well with CI and PCW, respectively, thus providing an easy means to assess LV systolic function and pulmonary congestion during cardiac pacing in chronic heart failure.
Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2010
Unfractionated heparin is recommended during atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation to achieve activat... more Unfractionated heparin is recommended during atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation to achieve activated clotting time (ACT) above 250-300 s to prevent clot. Many patients on therapeutic international normalised ratio (INR) undergo AF ablation procedures; however, it is unknown whether they require less heparin to achieve similar ACT levels. During AF ablation, the ACT was measured before and 10 min after administration of i.v. unfractionated heparin in patients with and without anticoagulation. The association of INR, heparin, pre-procedure ACT and body weight with ACT after heparin administration was tested using multivariable linear regression models. The subjects of this study were 149 patients undergoing AF ablation, among them 40 (27%) with subtherapeutic INR &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 2, 79 (53%) with an INR between 2 and 3, and 30 (20%) patients with INR &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; 3. Baseline ACT was associated with INR (r = 0.33, p &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 0.001). After a mean of 8,685 +/- 2,015 U (range, 5,000-15,000 IU) unfractionated heparin, univariate predictors of ACT were baseline INR (p &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 0.001), heparin dose (p = 0.012) and baseline ACT (p = 0.027). In the multivariable model, baseline INR (part r = 0.64, p &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 0.001) and heparin dose (part r = 0.33, p &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 0.001) strongly predicted post-heparin ACT. Estimated from the regression model, the heparin dose reductions by approximately one third in those with an INR of 2-3 and by at least two thirds in those with an INR above 3 may be favourable. Over the following 3 months, no thromboembolism and acute bleeding were observed. The INR was the strongest predictor of post-heparin ACT, even more important than the heparin dose itself. The reduction of heparin dose by one third if INR is between 2-3 and by two thirds if INR is above 3 may be favourable.
JAMA, 2003
HEREAS RANDOMIZED clinical trials have shown that younger patients with chronic symptomatic coron... more HEREAS RANDOMIZED clinical trials have shown that younger patients with chronic symptomatic coronary artery disease (CAD) benefit from revascularization regarding symptom relief and quality of life, 1-4 no such data exist for patients older than 75 years. 5 However, procedure-related mortality increases with age both after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery 6 and after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). 7 The recent Trial of Invasive versus Medical therapy in Elderly patients (TIME) with chronic symptom-Author Affiliations and TIME Investigators are listed at the end of this article.
EP Europace, 2007
Background Cardiac resynchronization therapy has been shown to improve systolic function in patie... more Background Cardiac resynchronization therapy has been shown to improve systolic function in patients with advanced chronic heart failure and electromechanical delay (QRS width .120 ms). However, the effect of acute biventricular (BiV) pacing on perioperative haemodynamic changes is not well defined. In the present study, acute changes in regional left ventricular (LV) systolic function determined by tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) and global LV systolic function determined by the continuous cardiac output method were measured during various pacing configurations in patients with depressed LV systolic function undergoing heart surgery. Methods Twenty-six patients (age 68 + 8 years, 15 males) with depressed systolic LV function (LV ejection fraction 35%), symptomatic heart failure, and a QRS duration of .120 ms undergoing temporary epicardial BiV pacing after aortocoronary bypass and valve surgery were included. QRS duration on surface electrocardiogram (ECG), TDI (systolic velocities of septal and lateral mitral annulus), cardiac index (CI), right atrial pressure, pulmonary artery pressure (PAP), and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCW) were measured during various pacing configurations [no pacing (intrinsic rhythm), right atrial-biventricular (RA-BiV pacing), right atrial-left ventricular (RA-LV), right atrial-right ventricular (RA-RV), and AAI pacing]. Results There were no differences in QRS duration during intrinsic rhythm, RA-BiV pacing, and AAI pacing. However, RA-LV and RA-RV stimulations showed a longer QRS duration (P , 0.01 vs. intrinsic rhythm, RA-BiV pacing, and AAI, respectively). Tissue Doppler velocities of the septal and lateral mitral annulus were comparable in all pacing modes. Neither CI nor PAP or PCW showed significant differences during the various pacing configurations. There was a positive correlation between regional (TDI) and global (CI) parameters of LV systolic function. Conclusions Biventricular pacing after heart surgery does not improve parameters of regional and global LV systolic function acutely in patients with heart failure and intraventricular conduction delay and, thus, may not reflect changes observed with chronic BiV pacing.
Chest, 2000
The management of congestive heart failure remains an issue of great interest. Encouraging data e... more The management of congestive heart failure remains an issue of great interest. Encouraging data emerged over the last 2 years supporting the use of multisite pacing in patients with severe congestive heart failure and intraventricular conduction delay. We present a case of acute biventricular pacing in a 81-year old man with dilated cardiomyopathy and symptomatic congestive heart failure. This novel form of pacemaker treatment resulted in a rapid hemodynamic and clinical improvement.
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, Jul 26, 2017
Christoph Scharf reports grant support for scientific foundation from Medtronic, Boston Scientifi... more Christoph Scharf reports grant support for scientific foundation from Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott, Biotronik; former proctor contract for Watchman (Atritech); stockholder and founder of Acutus. Other authors: No disclosures.
PRAXIS, 2015
The catheter-based mitral valve repair is a novel technology for the treatment of severe mitral r... more The catheter-based mitral valve repair is a novel technology for the treatment of severe mitral regurgitation (MR). This technique is suitable for elderly patients with pronounced co-morbidities who are deemed to be high risk for conventional heart surgery. A meaningful reduction of mitral regurgitation leads to improvement of symptoms and quality of life. Studies also demonstrate reverse remodeling of the left ventricle. In heart failure patients with severe MR percutaneous repair reduces re-hospitalization rates&gt;50% in comparison to optimal medical treatment. For degenerative MR conventional surgery is the gold standard, whereas for high surgical risk patients and for severe functional MR percutaneous repair is an alternative.
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