Effect of Secondary Prevention Medication on the Prognosis in Patients With Myocardial Infarction With Nonobstructive Coronary Artery Disease

J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2020 Dec;76(6):678-683. doi: 10.1097/FJC.0000000000000918.

Abstract

Myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) has been and remained a puzzling clinical entity. The role of secondary prevention therapy in patients with MINOCA remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the associations between secondary prevention medications and outcomes in patients with MINOCA. A total of 259 patients with MINOCA were consecutively enrolled. Basic information and medication of patients were assessed. We defined major adverse cardiovascular events as the primary end point and angina rehospitalization as the secondary end point. Logistic regression models were used to assess the correlation between treatment and outcomes. The proportion of statins, aspirin, clopidogrel, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin II receptor blockers (ACEI/ARB), and β-blocker used at admission was 88.8%, 86.9%, 84.6%, 51.7%, and 61.4%, respectively. At discharge, patients with MINOCA were less likely to be released on statins, aspirin, clopidogrel, ACEI/ARB, and β-blocker. The use of secondary prevention medications was significantly lower at 2 years of follow-up with the most significant reductions being clopidogrel 29.4%, ACEI/ARB 39.0%, and aspirin 42.3%. About 19.1% of patients with MINOCA suffered adverse events during the follow-up period. Adverse events risk decreased when statins and ACEI/ARB were used, whereas the risk of adverse events was not lower in patients with aspirin, clopidogrel, and β-blocker. In conclusion, patients with MINOCA were less likely to receive secondary prevention medications at the time of discharge and early discontinuation of medications at the time of follow-up. Statins and ACEI/ARB were the only medications substantially associated with lower adverse events; by comparison, aspirin, clopidogrel, and β-blocker seem to have no impact on prognosis.

Publication types

  • Observational Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic Antagonists / adverse effects
  • Adrenergic Antagonists / therapeutic use*
  • Aged
  • Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists / adverse effects
  • Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists / therapeutic use*
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis
  • Coronary Artery Disease / mortality
  • Coronary Artery Disease / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction / diagnostic imaging
  • Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction / mortality
  • Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction / prevention & control
  • Patient Discharge
  • Patient Readmission
  • Pilot Projects
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Recurrence
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis
  • ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction / mortality
  • ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction / prevention & control*
  • Secondary Prevention*
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Adrenergic Antagonists
  • Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors