• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.270-275
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• 2019

노령 인구의 기대 수명이 증가함에 따라 퇴행성 판막 질환이 많아지고 있다. 류마티스성 판막 질환인 승모판 협착증과 대동맥판 역류가 점차적으로 감소하고 석회화된 퇴행성 대동맥판 협착증, 승모판 탈출증 및 허혈성 심장 질환으로 인한 승모판막 폐쇄 부전의 빈도가 증가하고 있다. 심장초음파는 심장판막질환의 진단은 물론, 치료방법 및 수술 시기와 더불어 예후 평가에서도 매우 중요한 도구이며, 판막질환을 평가할 때 모든 판막을 자세하게 관찰하는 이면성 심장초음파가 우선해야 한다. 흔히 접하는 퇴행성 판막질환에 대한 이해와 함께 임상적 특성을 파악하여 심장초음파를 정확하게 시행하는 것이 가장 중요하다. 아울러 대동맥판 협착증의 중증도 평가가 수술적 적응증을 판단하는 데 꼭 필요한 검사인만큼 정확한 판단 기준에 따라 평가하여 환자의 정확한 진단 및 치료가 이루어지도록 해야 한다. 퇴행성 대동맥판 협착증 환자 3례를 통해 심장초음파 검사의 중증도 평가를 쉽게 이해할 수 있기를 바라며 퇴행성 판막 질환의 심초음파 소견을 숙지하는 것이 심장초음파검사를 정확하게 수행하는 것에 수반되어야할 것으로 사료된다.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.26-32
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• 2016

Aortic valve stenosis is a heart disease prevalent in the elderly characterized by valvular calcification, fibrosis, and inflammation, but its exact pathogenesis remains unclear. Previously, aortic valve stenosis was thought to be caused by chronic passive and degenerative changes associated with aging. However, recent studies have demonstrated that atherosclerotic processes and inflammation can induce valvular calcification and bone deposition, leading to valvular stenosis. In particular, the most abundant cell type in cardiac valves, valvular interstitial cells, can differentiate into myofibroblasts and osteoblast-like cells, leading to valvular calcification and stenosis. Differentiation of valvular interstitial cells can be trigged by inflammatory stimuli from several immune cell types, including macrophages, dendritic cells, T cells, B cells, and mast cells. This review indicates that crosstalk between immune cells and valvular interstitial cells plays an important role in the development of aortic valve stenosis.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.399-405
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• 2011

Background: Left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy caused by aortic valve stenosis (AS) leads to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. We sought to determine whether aortic valve replacement (AVR) decreases LV mass and improves LV function. Materials and Methods: Retrospective review for 358 consecutive patients, who underwent aortic valve replacement for degenerative AS between January 1995 and December 2008, was performed. There were 230 men and 128 women, and their age at operation was $63.2{\pm}10$ years (30~85 years). Results: There was no in-hospital mortality, and mean follow-up duration after discharge was 48.9 months (2~167 months). Immediate postoperative echocardiography revealed that LV mass index and mean gradient across the aortic valve decreased significantly (p<0.001), and LV mass continued to decrease during the follow-up period (p<0.001). LV ejection fraction (EF) temporarily decreased postoperatively (p<0.001), but LV function recovered immediately and continued to improve with a significant difference between preoperative and postoperative EF (p<0.001). There were 15 late deaths during the follow-up period, and overall survival at 5 and 10 years were 94% and 90%, respectively. On multivariable analysis, age at operation (p=0.008), concomitant coronary bypass surgery (p<0.003), lower preoperative LVEF (<40%) (p=0.0018), and higher EUROScore (>7) (p=0.045) were risk factors for late death. Conclusion: After AVR for degenerative AS, reduction of left ventricular mass and improvement of left ventricular function continue late after operation.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.226-238
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• 2021

Purpose: Although several reports have described the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, information about the association between periodontal disease and the progression of degenerative aortic stenosis (AS) is lacking. Therefore, we performed a retrospective, single-center, pilot study to provide insight into this potential association. Methods: Data from 45 consecutive patients (19 men; median age, 83 years) with mild or moderate degenerative aortic stenosis were analyzed for a mean observation period of 3.3±1.9 years. The total amount of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Porphyromonas gingivalis and titers of serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) against periodontal bacteria and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were evaluated. Aortic valve area (AVA), maximal velocity (Vmax), mean pressure gradient (mean PG), and the Doppler velocity index (DVI) were evaluated. The change in each parameter per year ([Parameter_LATEST-Parameter_BASELINE]/Follow-up Years) was calculated from the retrospective follow-up echocardiographic data (baseline vs. the most recently collected data [latest]). Results: No correlation was found between the concentration of periodontopathic bacteria in the saliva and AS status/progression. The anti-P. gingivalis antibody titer in the serum showed a significant positive correlation with AVA and DVI. Additionally, there was a negative correlation between the anti-P. gingivalis IgG antibody titer and mean PG. The hs-CRP concentration showed positive correlations with Vmax and mean PG. Meanwhile, a negative correlation was observed between the anti-P. gingivalis IgG antibody titer and ΔAVA/year and Δmean PG/year. The hs-CRP concentration showed positive correlations with Vmax and mean PG, and it was significantly higher in patients with rapid aortic stenosis progression (ΔAVA/year <-0.1) than in their counterparts. Conclusions: Our results suggest that periodontopathic bacteria such as A. actinomycetemcomitans and P. gingivalis are not directly related to the status/progression of degenerative AS. However, inflammation and a lower immune response may be associated with disease progression.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제51권5호
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• pp.322-327
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• 2018

Background: This study evaluated the early and long-term outcomes of surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR) in elderly patients in the era of transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Methods: Between 2001 and 2018, 94 patients aged ${\geq}75years$ underwent isolated AVR with stented bioprosthetic valves for aortic valve stenosis (AS). The main etiologies of AS were degenerative (n=63) and bicuspid (n=21). The median follow-up duration was 40.7 months (range, 0.6-174 months). Results: Operative mortality occurred in 2 patients (2.1%) and paravalvular leak occurred in 1 patient. No patients required permanent pacemaker insertion after surgery. Late death occurred in 11 patients. The overall survival rates at 5 and 10 years were 87.2% and 65.1%, respectively. The rates of freedom from valve-related events at 5 and 10 years were 94.5% and 88.6%, respectively. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) score (p=0.013) and chronic kidney disease (p=0.030) were significant factors affecting long-term survival. The minimal p-value approach demonstrated that an STS score of 3.5% was the most suitable cut-off value for predicting long-term survival. Conclusion: Surgical AVR for elderly AS patients may be feasible in terms of early mortality and postoperative complications, particularly paravalvular leak and permanent pacemaker insertion. The STS score and chronic kidney disease were associated with long-term outcomes after AVR in the elderly.

• Korean Circulation Journal
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• 제53권9호
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• pp.652-654
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• 2023

• Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.51-61
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• 2023

BACKGROUND: Valvular heart disease (VHD) is a common cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide; however, its epidemiological profile in Korea requires elucidation. METHODS: In this nationwide retrospective cohort study from the Korean valve survey, which collected clinical and echocardiographic data on VHD from 45 medical centers, we identified 4,089 patients with VHD between September and October 2019. RESULTS: The aortic valve was the most commonly affected valve (n = 1,956 [47.8%]), followed by the mitral valve (n = 1,598 [39.1%]) and tricuspid valve (n = 1,172 [28.6%]). There were 1,188 cases of aortic stenosis (AS) and 926 cases of aortic regurgitation. The most common etiology of AS was degenerative disease (78.9%). The proportion of AS increased with age and accounted for the largest proportion of VHD in patients aged 80-89 years. There were 1,384 cases of mitral regurgitation (MR) and 244 cases of mitral stenosis (MS). The most common etiologies for primary and secondary MR were degenerative disease (44.3%) and non-ischemic heart disease (63.0%), respectively, whereas rheumatic disease (74.6%) was the predominant cause of MS. There were 1,172 tricuspid regurgitation (TR) cases, of which 46.9% were isolated and 53.1% were associated with other valvular diseases, most commonly with MR. The most common type of TR was secondary (90.2%), while primary accounted for 6.1%. CONCLUSIONS: This report demonstrates the current epidemiological status of VHD in Korea. The results of this study can be used as fundamental data for developing Korean guidelines for VHD.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.32-37
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• 2000

Background: Reconstruction surgery of mitral valve regurgitation is now considered as an effective operative technique and has shown good long-term results. Although reconstructive surgery of mitral valve has been performed since 1970s, we have started only in early 1990s in full scale because of small number of the mitral regurgitation compared to mitral stenosis and lack of knowledge from the viewpoint of patients and physicians. Material and Method: From January 1992 to December 1996, 100 patients underwent repair of the mitral valve for mitral regurgitation with or without mitral stenosis in Seoul National University Hospital. 45(45%) of the patients were men and 55(55%) were women. The mean age was 39.9$\pm$14.4 years. The causes of the mitral regurgitation were rheumatic in 61, degenerative in 28 and others in 11. According to the Carpentier's pathological classification of mitral regurgitation 5 patients were type I. 55 patients were type II and 40 patients were type III. 7 patients underwent concomitant aortic valvuloplasty and 8 patients underwent aortic valve replacement. 7 patients underwent Maze operation or pulmonary vein isolation. Result: There were no operative death but 3 major operative complications: 2patients were postoperative low cardiac output syndrome(needed intra-aortic ballon pump support) and 1 patient was postoperative bleeding. There was one late death(1.0%) The cause of death was sepsis secondary to acute bacterial endocarditis. 3 patients required reoperation for recurred mitral regurgitation. There were no statistically significant risk factors for reoperation. The other 96 patients showed no or mild degree of mitral regurgitation 99 survivors were in NYHA functional class I or II. There were two throumboembolisms but no anticoagulation-related complications. Conclusion: We concluded that mitral valve repair could be performed successfully in most cases of mitral regurgitation even in the rheumatic and combined lesions with very low operative mortality and morbidity. The early results are very promising.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제36권7호
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• pp.463-471
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• 2003

대동맥판막 치환술과 동반시행한 승모판막 성형술의 장기 결과에 대해서는 잘 알려져 있지 않다. 본 연구는 대동맥판막 및 승모판막 질환에서의 대동맥판막 치환술과 동반시행한 승모판막 성형술의 조기 및 장기 수술 결과에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1990년 9월부터 2002년 4월까지 세종병원에서 대동맥판막 치환술과 승모판막 성형술을 받은 45명의 환자를 대상으로 후향적으로 조사하였다. 남녀비는 28 : 17명이었고 평균 연령은 47$\pm$17세였다. 심방세동은 12명에서 있었고 3명은 과거에 심장수술을 받았다. 승모판막 질환은 폐쇄부전 34명, 협착 3명, 폐쇄부전 및 협착 혼합형이 8명이었다. 승모판막 질환의 원인으로는 류머치스성 24명, 퇴행성 11명, 기능성 8명, 허혈성과 심내막염이 각각 1명이었으며 수술 소견상 판륜확장 31명, 건삭확장 19명, 판첨비후 19명, 교련응합 13명, 건삭융합 10명, 건삭판열 6명 등이었다. 수술은 모든 환자에서 대동맥판막(기계판막 32명, 조직판막 12명, 폐동맥자가판막 1명)을 치환하였고 승모판막 성형술은 판륜성형술이 32명에서, 판첨성형술은 29명에서 54건이 시행되었다. 총체외순환시간 및 대동맥차단시간은 각각 204$\pm$62분, 153$\pm$57분이었다. 결과: 조기사망은 1명(2.2%)으로 술 후 저심박증후군으로 사망하였다. 57$\pm$37개월을 추적조사한 결과 1명(2.3%)이 암으로 사망하였으며 10년 actuarial survival 96$\pm$4%였다. 승모판 폐쇄부전은 11명에서 II혹은 III를 보였고, 중등도의 승모판 협착은 3명에서 있었으며 판막 관련 재수술은 2명에서 승모판막 질환으로 1명에서 대동맥판막 질환으로 필요하였다. 승모판막 폐쇄부전과 협착으로부터의 자유도는 각각 64$\pm$11%와 86$\pm$8%였으며 재수술로부터의 자유도는 89$\pm$7%였다. 결론: 대동맥판막 치환술과 동반시행한 승모판막 성형술은 양호한 조기 및 장기 생존율을 보이며 향후 승모판막 폐쇄부전 및 협착 재발률을 더 낮추기 위해서는 특히 류머치스성 승모판막 질환 경우에는 성형술에 대한 적절한 술기 및 적응증의 선택이 중요하리라 생각된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제36권11호
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• pp.812-819
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• 2003

배경: 좌심실 기능부전은 판막수술 후 조기사망 및 장기 생존에 영향을 미치는 중요한 요인의 하나이다. 중등도 이상의 심기능부전 환자에서의 승모판막성형술의 중기 결과에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1995년 4월부터 2001년 7월까지 좌심실 구혈률이 45% 이하의 심기능부전 환자에서 승모판막성형술을 받은 44명의 환자를 후향적으로 조사하였다. 환자 연령은 46∼14세였고 32명이 NYHA III-IV였다. 승모판막 질환은 페쇄부전 28명, 협착 10명, 혼합형이 5명이었으며 원인은 류머치스성 20명, 퇴행성 14명, 허혈성 5명, 판륜확장 및 선천성이 각 2명, 그리고 심내막염이 1명이었다. 수술시 판륜성형술은 35명(79.6%)에서 시행되었으며 또한 다양한 판첨성형술이 사용되었고 총 52건의 동반수술이 시행되었다. 총체외순환 및 대동맥차단시간은 각각 160$\pm$57분과 112$\pm$45분이었다. 결과: 조기사망은 2명(4.5%)으로 좌심실 기능부전으로 사망하였다. 평균 39개월을 추적한 후 만기사망은 없었다. 심장초음파 검사에서 승모판폐쇄부전은 29명에서 없거나 I도 이하였으며(72.5%) 승모판협착은 35명에서 경도 이하 상태였다(87.5%). 4명이 승모판막 관련질환으로 치환술을 받았다(9.5%). 5년 후 actuarial survival은 100%였으며 승모판막 관련 질환으로 인한 재수술로부터의 자유도는 84$\pm$9%였다. 결론: 중등도 이상의 심한 좌심기능부전 환자들의 승모판막 질환에서 판막성형술 결과 조기 및 중기 생존율과 판막질환으로부터의 재수술률도 양호한 결과를 보임으로써 좌심기능부전 환자들에서 효과적인 치료의 한 방침으로 적용할 수 있다