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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Saleh El Dassouki, M.D. [2]; Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S. [3]Mahmoud Sakr, M.D. [4]; Edzel Lorraine Co, D.M.D., M.D. [5]

Overview

Patients who have had an myocardial infarction or evidence of left ventricular remodeling are at considerable risk of developing heart failure even if they do not present with any symptoms of heart failure.[1] Reducing the risk of additional injury and retarding the evolution and progression of LV remodeling is thus very important in considerably decreasing the incidence of heart failure. Initial appropriate measures include those listed as Class 1 recommendations for patients in Stage A.

The use of nutritional supplements in patients with a recent or remote MI with or without LV remodeling has not been proved to reduce the risk of heart failure.[2]

The aldosterone antagonist eplerenone on the other hand has been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality in patients with low ejection fraction and heart failure after an MI that has already been treated with ACEIs and beta blockers.

Patients with an Acute MI

Various procedures such as the infusion of a fibrinolytic agent or the use of percutaneous coronary intervention can reduce the risk of death and development of heart failure in patients who are experiencing an acute MI[3].[4] [5] Administration of beta blockers combined with ACEIs or ARB in patients with acute MI can decrease the risk of reinfarction or death when initiated within days after the ischemic event, especially in patients whose course is complicated by HF; Those drugs can be administered separately,[6] but the neurohormonal blockade achieved by the combination previously mentioned (beta blockers and ACEIs or ARB) has been demonstrated to produce additive benefits.

Patients With History of MI but Normal Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction

A history of MI, even in patients with normal left ventricular ejection fraction should prompt a vigorous treatment of both hypertension and hyperlipidemia, because of their immense benefit in decreasing the risk of further left ventricular dysfunction especially in patients with a prior ischemic event[7].[8] Patient with a recent MI should also be treated with ACEIs and beta blockers,[9] which have been proven to reduce the risk of death when started days or weeks after an ischemic cardiac event. Evidence from 2 other large-scale studies has shown that long term therapy with an ACEI can also decrease the risk of a major cardiovascular event, even when treatment is initiated months or years after MI[6].[10][11].

Patients with Chronic Reduction of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction but No Symptoms

As previously discussed, long term treatment with an ACEI have been shown to reduce the risk of HF in patients with ischemic cardiac events without left ventricular dysfunction[12]. This is also true in case of asymptomatic patients with reduced left ventricular function, whether due to a remote ischemic injury or to a nonischemic cardiomyopathy. The usage of ARBs in asymptomatic patients with reduced LVEF have not been fully studied yet and has not been implemented in the treatment of those patients. On the other hand, asymptomatic patients with a low EF have benefited from treatment with ARBs according new studies, particularly in patients who cannot tolerate ACEI. Another important agent recommended in the management of patients with a low EF and no symptoms (especially patients with history of CAD) is beta blockers,[13] although adequate controlled clinical trials are lacking to fully support this recommendation.

No data have been obtained to date to recommend Digoxin in asymptomatic patients with reduced LVEF, except in those with Atrial Fibrillation; the reason behind this, is that Digoxin has only a minimal effect on disease progression in symptomatic patients, [14]so it is unlikely that the drug would be beneficial in those with no symptoms. Calcium Channel Blockers are not recommended as well in patients with asymptomatic reduction of LVEF, but they have not been shown to have adverse effects and may be helpful for the management of concomitant conditions such as hypertension. However, the usage of calcium channel blockers with negative inotropic effects in patients with EF below 40% after MI is not recommended. [15]

Patients whose cardiomyopathy is associated with a rapid arrhythmia of supraventricular origin (e.g. atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation) should be closely monitored because such arrhyhmias may contribute to a further impairment of ventricular function and may either induce or exacerbate the development of cardiomyopathy.[16]

Asymptomatic Patients With Valvular Heart Disease

Patients with severe aortic or mitral valve stenosis or insufficiency should be considered for valvular replacement or surgical repair.[17][18] Poor surgical candidates should be considered for TAVI. Long term therapy with vasodilators as hydralazine and nifedipine has not yet been proven to reduce risk of HF or death in long term studies,[19] however patients with severe aortic insufficiency and preserved LV function may benefit from such treatment to minimize structural changes in the ventricle but these drugs are usually poorly tolerated in this setting.[20]There are no trial or long term studies which prove that these vasodilators are beneficial in severe mitral insufficiency.

2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Heart Failure Guideline/ 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline/2009 ACC/AHA Focused Update and 2005 Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Heart Failure in the Adult (DO NOT EDIT) [21][22][23]

Management of Stage B: Preventing the Syndrome ofClinical HF in Patients with Pre-HF (DO NOT EDIT) [21][22][23]

Class I
"1. In patients with LVEF ≤40%, ACEi should be used to prevent symptomatic HF and reduce mortality.[12][24][25][26] (Level of Evidence: A) "
"2. In patients with a recent or remote history of MI or ACS, statins should be used to prevent symptomatic HF and adverse cardiovascular events. [27][28][29][30][31] (Level of Evidence: A) "
"3. In patients with a recent MI and LVEF ≤40% who are intolerant to ACEi, ARB should be used to prevent symptomatic HF and reduce mortality. [32] (Level of Evidence: B-R) "
"4.In patients with a recent or remote history of MI or acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and LVEF ≤40%, evidence-based beta blockers should be used to reduce mortality. [33][34][6] (Level of Evidence: B-R) "
"5.In patients who are at least 40 days post-MI with LVEF ≤30% and NYHA class I symptoms while receiving GDMT and have reasonable expectation of meaningful survival for >1 year, an ICD is recommended for primary prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) to reduce total mortality. [35] (Level of Evidence: B-R) "
"6.In patients with LVEF ≤40%, beta blockers should be used to prevent symptomatic HF. [34][6] (Level of Evidence: B-R) "
Class III (Harm)
"7. In patients with LVEF <50%, thiazolidinediones should not be used because they increase the risk of HF, including hospitalizations. [36] (Level of Evidence: B-R) "
"8. In patients with LVEF <50%, nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers with negative inotropic effects may be harmful. [15][37](Level of Evidence: C-LD) "

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