Background And Objective: The frequency of left ventricular failure (LVF) in the early stages of non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE ACS) has not been described so far. The objective of this study is to describe for the first time the frequency of LVF in the early course of NSTE ACS and to assess its association with other interventions.
Patients And Method: Observational prospective cohort multicenter study in intensive and coronary care units (ICCU). Patients with NSTE ACS admitted within 24h after onset were included. Main outcome was the occurrence of LVF. We evaluated the association between LVF and clinical and therapeutic variables.
Results: LVF occurred in 15.6% of patients. Coronary angiography (CA) during admission to the ICCU was a protective variable against the main outcome, performed before 72h (odds ratio [OR] 0.47; 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 0.25-0.89; P=.022) and later (OR 0,39; 95% CI 0,15-0,98; P=.044). The administration of beta-blockers was a protective variable against the occurrence of LVF (OR 0,54; 95% CI 0,32-0,87; P=.013). Patients receiving acetylsalicylic acid before admission to the ICCU had a higher risk of developing LVF (OR 1.74; 95% CI 1.06-2.86; P=.028). Age was also a factor of risk for LVF (OR 1.02; 95% CI 1.00-1.05; P=.032).
Conclusions: CA and beta-blockers can decrease the occurrence of LVF. The association between previous administration of acetylsalicylic acid and age with the occurrence of LVF may reflect long-standing cardiovascular disease.
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