Abstract 4143225: Carotid Artery Ultrasound Grayscale and Incident Dementia: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1, Page A4143225-A4143225, November 12, 2024. Introduction:Vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia are potentially modifiable. Early detection of reversible arterial injury may improve dementia risk stratification and provide an opportunity for treatment monitoring. We hypothesized that carotid ultrasound grayscale-median (GSM), a novel imaging biomarker of early arterial injury, would predict incident all-cause dementia in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA).Methods:The MESA enrolled adults aged 45-84 years old who were free of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease at baseline. Common carotid artery GSM (grayscale units) was measured at baseline. Incident all-cause dementia events were identified by hospital and death records. Adjusted Cox proportional hazards models with natural cubic splines allowing for non-linear effects investigated the associations of baseline GSM and incident all-cause dementia.Results:The 1,788 participants were a mean (standard deviation) 63.1 (10.3) years old (53% female). Over a median of 13.7 years, 157 all-cause dementia events occurred. Lower (worse) carotid GSM independently predicted incident all-cause dementia (Hazard Ratio [HR] 1st to 3rd tertile, 1.39 [95% Confidence Intervals, 1.08-1.80], p =0.04). In models adjusting additionally for carotid IMT there was no attenuation of the association of GSM and incident all-cause dementia (HR 1.63 [95% CI 1.13-2.35], p=0.033) (Figure 1).Conclusions:Lower GSM predicts incident all-cause dementia independent of carotid intima-media thickness, suggesting it may serve as an early marker of dementia risk.

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Abstract 4143265: Unveiling Gender Disparities in Chagas Disease patients with cardiac involvement: Insights from the NIS Database

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1, Page A4143265-A4143265, November 12, 2024. Background:Chagas disease (CD) is caused by a protozoan named Trypanosoma cruzi, in its chronic stage it may present with organ involvement, including the heart. Previous studies suggest that being a male is associated with increased mortality in CD. Understanding gender disparities associated with this condition is imperative for better patient management.Hypothesis:Gender has an impact on the outcome of CD with cardiac involvement.Aim:To investigate if gender has an impact on the clinical outcomes of CD with cardiac involvement.Methods:We examined the National Inpatient Sample data from 2016-2020, and conducted a retrospective descriptive study. We included all patients 18 years and older, male and female, diagnosed with CD with cardiac involvement. We excluded patients who were younger than 18 years of age. Baseline socio-demographic characteristics, comorbidities, and outcomes of the two groups were described. Hypothesis testing for categorical variables was performed using Chi-Square. Continuous variables were tested with a Student t-test. Statistical significance was defined as a two-tailed p-value of

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Abstract 4144555: Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation among Patients with Mediastinal Radiation; Insight from The National Inpatient Database (2015-2020)

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1, Page A4144555-A4144555, November 12, 2024. Introduction/Background:Radiation therapy (RT) is one of the most common treatment modalities for mediastinal cancers. RT has multiple adverse cardiovascular effects and it has been identified as an independent risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF). The efficacy of catheter ablation in AF is well established, however there is limited data on procedural safety and outcomes in patients with mediastinal cancers and history of radiationMethods:The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) was analyzed from 2015-2020 to identify admissions for AF catheter ablation among patients with previous history of mediastinal radiation exposure using the 10-PCS (International Classification of Diseases, procedure coding system) codes. Baseline characteristics were compared between the two groups and multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze hospitalization outcomes.Results:We identified 257,240 admissions for AF catheter ablation of which 1720 patients (0.67%) had a history of mediastinal radiation exposure. In the adjusted analysis, the odds of in-hospital mortality (aOR 0.639, 95% CI 0.34-1.20, p 0.1637), major complications (aOR 0.876, 95% CI 0.73-1.05, p 0.1443), any gastrointestinal or hematological complication (aOR 0.853, 95% CI 0.63-1.15, p 0.3017), renal complications (aOR 1.017, 95% CI 0.88-1.18, p 0.0509) were similar in both cohorts. The odds of any cardiovascular complication (aOR 0.825, 95% CI 0.70-0.97, p 0.0208) was lower and odds of any pulmonary complication (aOR 1.433, 95% CI 1.27-1.62, p

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Abstract 4139196: Long-term effectiveness and safety of mavacamten in a real-world, multi-center, global study: Preliminary results of COLLIGO-HCM from a diverse cohort in the United States

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1, Page A4139196-A4139196, November 12, 2024. Introduction:The mavaCamten ObservationaL evIdence Global cOnsortium in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (COLLIGO-HCM; ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT06372457) is a multinational, multicenter observational research initiative aiming to describe the real-world outcomes of mavacamten for the treatment of obstructive HCM.Aims:Describe the real-world effectiveness and safety of mavacamten, measured by echo measurements and NYHA class.Methods:This retrospective study used data from medical records from two participating HCM centers in the US. Patient-level data was extracted to assess the effectiveness and safety of mavacamten post-treatment initiation through 60 weeks. Patient characteristics and outcomes were described, including echocardiogram measurements, New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class, and safety.Results:A total of 93 patients were treated with mavacamten (mean age 60.6 ± 13.9 years, 23.7% black, 57.0% female, and 77.4% NYHA class III at baseline) with a mean follow-up of 37.0 ± 28.1 weeks (Table). From baseline to week 60, 3 (3.2%) patients experienced temporary treatment discontinuation, and 3 (3.2%) discontinued mavacamten due to left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)

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Abstract 4145056: A Comparison of Outcomes in Heart Failure Patients with and without Iron Deficiency Anemia: A National Database Analysis

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1, Page A4145056-A4145056, November 12, 2024. Introduction:Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) affects millions of people with heart failure (HF) and is of a higher proportion in patients admitted for HF than those seen as an outpatient. The cause of IDA in patients with HF is postulated to be related to the chronic inflammatory process that occurs resulting in decreased erythropoiesis. This could also be a side effect of the extensive treatment. The fate of patients admitted for exacerbation of heart failure, especially those with IDA could be fatal. This study uses the NIS HCUP database to assess the outcome of patients admitted from 2016 to 2019 with heart failure and co-existing iron deficiency anemia.Research question/ hypothesis:Patients with HF and co-existing IDA have worse outcomes than those without.Method:We used the NIS HCUP 2016 to 2019 database for the analysis. The primary outcome was inpatient mortality. Secondary outcomes such as mean length of hospitalization (LOS), mean total hospital charges (THC) adjusted for inflation and proportion of complications were computed. Data was analyzed using regression models adjusted for significant, confounding, sociodemographic and comorbid conditions.Discussion/ Results::The total population of hospitalizations for HF from 2016 to 2019 was 1270784 with 6.9% having IDA. A higher proportion of hospitalizations with IDA were women. The mortality from the HF admission was 39350 patients. IDA was associated with lower adjusted odds of inpatient mortality (2.5 vs 3.2%, aOR: 0.75, 95% confidence interval (CI) of 0.68-0.84. However, patients with IDA had significantly longer mean LOS and higher THC compared to patients without IDA. Patients with IDA also had increased adjusted odds or requiring pressors, developing acute kidney failure and respiratory failure.Conclusion::Although IDA did not appear to impact mortality in patients with HF, it was associated with higher inpatient complications and higher healthcare cost utilization. Researchers postulate that limitation of different codes being used when data is recorded could have contributed to the unimpacted mortality. Further studies are needed to decipher other factors. Addressing comorbid IDA in the outpatient setting may significantly decrease the cost associated with hospitalization for HF by decreasing the length of hospitalization and the hospital charges associated with those hospitalizations.

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Abstract 4147545: Adverse Events with Pulsed Field Ablation – A Review of the Food and Drug Administration’s Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience Database

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1, Page A4147545-A4147545, November 12, 2024. Introduction:Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is an adaptation of direct current ablation first used for catheter ablation in the 1980s. Expectations of a reduced risk profile led to the current resurgence in investment and interest in the technology as a potential alternative energy source for ablations to treat atrial fibrillation (AF). However, reports of adverse events, including new risks, are increasing.Research Question:How many adverse effects are reported with the use of newly available PFA systems?Aims:Quantify and describe the adverse events from PFA reported to date in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database.Methods:We searched the U.S. FDA’s MAUDE database for all reports filed with the code “QZI”, which is the product code for PFA systems created with the first FDA approvals in February 2024. All reports from inception through April 2024 (a total of 3 months) were included in this review. Per manufacturer presentation in May 2024, approximately 1000 cases utilizing PFA had been captured in a post-market registry of the predominant commercially used technology, but the exact number of cases can not be determined from MAUDE data.Results:A total of 217 adverse events were reported over the first 3 months of US approval, with 91 of these considered patient injuries. These injuries included 10 cases of cardiac tamponade, 7 reports of postoperative arrhythmia, 6 instances of device-related tissue entrapment, 5 cases of hemolysis with impaired renal function, 5 cases of stroke or TIA, including both embolic and hemorrhagic, 3 cases of intraoperative heart block, 2 coronary spasms, and 2 cases of intraoperative ST elevation.(Figure)Of the 91 reported patient safety events, 46 required hospitalization, 13 cases required temporary pacing, 11 required pericardiocentesis, 4 required dialysis, 4 required cardiothoracic surgery, and 2 required cardioversion.Conclusions:A number of adverse events have been reported to the MAUDE database in the first 3 months of FDA approval of PFA. The cardiac electrophysiology community should remain vigilant to ensure that the benefit-risk profile remains acceptable for patient safety.

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Abstract 4139206: Design of Heart-2: a phase 1b clinical trial of VERVE-102, an in vivo base editing medicine delivered by a GalNAc-LNP and targeting PCSK9 to durably lower LDL cholesterol

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1, Page A4139206-A4139206, November 12, 2024. Introduction:Maintaining LDL-C at goal levels is critical in populations at high risk for cardiovascular events, including people with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) and/or premature coronary artery disease (CAD). Despite multiple approved LDL-C lowering therapies for these populations, most patients are not at guideline-directed treatment goal.In vivobase editing to inactivate hepaticPCSK9has the potential to provide lifelong LDL-C lowering after a single course of treatment. Success of the base editing approach is contingent on safe and effective hepatocyte delivery and precise, consistentPCSK9editing.Aim:We set out to develop a base editing medicine to inactivatePCSK9with broad utility across diverse genetic backgrounds. Here we describe the investigational therapy, VERVE-102, and the design of the ongoing, phase 1b Heart-2 trial.Approach:VERVE-102 consists of an mRNA encoding an adenine base editor and guide RNA (gRNA) targetingPCSK9packaged in a novel, proprietary GalNAc lipid nanoparticle (LNP). VERVE-102 creates a precise A-to-G DNA edit to introduce a premature stop codon and thereby inactivatePCSK9in hepatocytes. In a DNA sequence analysis of 784,318 individuals from diverse ancestries, the 20 base-pair sequence targeted by the gRNA was identical in 99.97% of individuals. LNP delivery to hepatocytesin vivooccurs through either endogenous LDL receptor (LDLR) uptake or GalNAc-mediated endocytosis via the asialoglycoprotein receptor (ASGPR) and as such, may address the LDLR deficiency seen in a fraction of patients with HeFH. Heart-2 is a single ascending dose trial of VERVE-102 in males and females aged 18–65 with HeFH and/or premature CAD who require additional LDL-C lowering despite maximally tolerated oral lipid-lowering therapies. Participants receive a single intravenous infusion of VERVE-102 with 3 to 9 participants per dose cohort. The primary endpoint is safety and tolerability. Secondary endpoints include pharmacokinetics of VERVE-102 and changes from baseline in blood PCSK9 and LDL-C.Discussion:VERVE-102 was designed to access hepatocytes via either LDLR- or ASGPR-mediated uptake to enable robust LNP delivery and subsequentPCSK9editing. Consistency of the gRNA target site suggests that potential therapeutic benefits should apply broadly across ancestries. The ongoing Heart-2 clinical trial is intended to support selection of a safe and effective dose for future clinical investigation of VERVE-102.

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Abstract Su904: The association between base excess on arrival at the hospital and neurological outcome of adult out-hospital cardiac arrest: observational study

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1, Page ASu904-ASu904, November 12, 2024. Background:The relationship between base-excess (BE) values, which take into account the time interval from cardiac arrest to blood test, and neurological outcome after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is not well understood. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between BE on arrival at the hospital and neurological outcomes in OHCA patients.Methods:The CRITICAL study, a prospective, multicenter observational study in Osaka, Japan, registered consecutive OHCA patients who were transported to 16 participating critical care centers from 2012 to 2021. We included adult patients aged 18 years with witnessed OHCA whose BE values on hospital arrival was available, and divided patients into quartiles based on BE values of initial blood test on arrival at the hospital: Q1 (BE ≤ −21.1 mmol/L), Q2 (−21.1 < BE ≤ −15.7 mmol/L), Q3 (−15.7 < BE ≤ −10.4 mmol/L), and Q4 (BE > −10.4 mmol/L). The primary outcome was one-month survival with favorable neurological outcome, defined as cerebral performance category scale 1 or 2.Results:A total of 23,854 patients were registered, and 6,066 of them were eligible for analyses. Neurologically favorable outcome was the lowest in the Q1 group (3.2% [49/1,528]), followed by the Q2 (4.7% [70/1,493]), Q3 (9.8% [148/1,515]), and Q4 (23.5% [359/1,530]) group. In the multivariable logistic regression analysis, the adjusted odds ratio of Q1 compared with Q4 for one-month favorable neurological outcome was 0.13 (95% CI 0.090–0.18). The proportion of one-month favorable neurological outcome decreased progressively across decreasing quartiles (p for trend < 0.001). In subgroup analysis, there was an interaction between presence of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) before blood test and neurological outcome (p for interaction < 0.001). The neurological outcome worsened as the BE values decreased among those who achieved ROSC before the blood test (p for trend < 0.001), but not in those without ROSC (p for trend = 0.078). There was not a significant interaction between BE values without ROSC before blood test and time from witness to blood test (p for interaction = 0.501).Conclusions:We demonstrated that lower BE values at hospital arrival were associated with worse neurological outcome. The BE values may be one of the effective prognostic indications for neurological outcome, especially in OHCA patients with ROSC before hospital arrival.

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Abstract 4139904: Trends in Atrial Fibrillation Related Mortality in Metabolic Syndrome Patients Aged 65 and Older in the United States: Insights from the CDC WONDER Database

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1, Page A4139904-A4139904, November 12, 2024. Background:Atrial Fibrillation (AF) in patients with metabolic syndrome is a substantial health concern among older adults in the United States. This study investigated trends and disparities in AF mortality among older adults aged 65 and older with metabolic syndrome from 1999-2020.Methods:We used the Centers for Disease Control database for mortality statistics with an underlying cause of death of AF in metabolic syndrome (ICD code I48 for AF and scattered codes indicating metabolic syndrome i.e. E10-14, E66, E78, E88, I10) between the years 1999 – 2020. Age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMR) were calculated per 100,000 deaths. The AAMR were assessed by demographic variables, including race, geographic density, sex, age, and US Census Region. Temporal trends were evaluated using Joinpoint regression software. Average annual percent change (AAPC) was considered statistically significant if p < 0.05.Results:Between 1999 and 2020, AF in metabolic syndrome caused 944,960 deaths among U.S. adults aged 65+. Most deaths occurred in medical facilities (35.8%). The overall AAMR for AF in metabolic syndrome-related deaths rose from 36.6 in 1999 to 173.4 in 2020, with an AAPC of 6.48 (95% CI: 5.07 to 7.77, p < 0.000001). A significant increase was noted from 1999 to 2001 (APC: 26.58; 95% CI: 6.04 to 43.91, p < 0.000001), followed by a continued rise from 2001 to 2020 (APC: 4.56; 95% CI: 3.60 to 5.15, p = 0.012797). Older men had higher AAMRs than older women (116.0 vs 92.3). Among racial/ethnic groups, White population had the highest AAMRs (108.8) and AAPC (6.70; 95% CI: 5.23 to 7.95), followed by American Indians/Alaska Natives (81.7), Blacks (74.1), Hispanics (68.2), and Asians (61.6). AAMRs varied by state, from 61.1 in Nevada to 170.0 in Vermont. The Western region had the highest average AAMR (116.7). Nonmetropolitan areas had slightly higher AAMRs than metropolitan areas (113.0 vs. 99.9).Conclusion:The analysis reveals a dramatic fourfold increase in AF-related mortality within metabolic syndrome among older U.S. adults over two decades. This substantial rise in mortality rates underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions and strategies to address these trends. By addressing structural barriers to quality healthcare and health disparities, we can effectively counter this concerning trend and achieve positive outcomes for this vulnerable group.

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Abstract 4117772: Age-Related Differences in Aortic Valve Calcium Progression and the Risk for Aortic Stenosis: Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1, Page A4117772-A4117772, November 12, 2024. Background:Aortic valve calcium (AVC) is strongly associated with an increased risk for severe aortic stenosis (AS). The prevalence of AVC increases with age affecting 40-50% of individuals ≥80 years. The impact of age on the progression of AVC and its association with incident AS remains unknown.Methods:Our study included 6,810 participants (52.9% women) free of cardiovascular disease between ages 45 and 84 from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. AVC was measured using non-contrast cardiac CT at Visit 1. Progression was calculated as the change in AVC divided by years between CT scans with up to 10 years between scans. Long term incident AS was adjudicated using medical chart review and echocardiogram data from Visit 6 with a median follow up of 16 years. Multivariable adjusted 1) linear regression was used to examine AVC progression and 2) multivariable adjusted Cox proportional hazards ratios (HR) were used to examine the association of AVC with incident AS.Results:The prevalence of AVC >0 was 4.9% among participants 0, the median AVC was 34.1 (IQR 13-1,113) for participants 0 was associated with significantly increased risk of incident AS for both younger (HR 13.37; 95% CI 5.67-31.52) and older participants (HR 10.59, 95% CI 6.77-16.56).Conclusion:We observed a similar progression of AVC for younger versus older persons after adjusting for baseline AVC burden. Additionally, AVC >0 independently conferred at least a ten-fold higher risk for severe AS among both younger and older participants. These findings demonstrate that the AVC progression is primarily associated with baseline AVC burden and that AVC is a strong marker of risk for severe AS for both younger and older persons.

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Abstract 4143692: Racial Disparities in Age-adjusted Sudden Cardiac Death Rates in the United States: Insights from CDC-WONDER Database, 1999-2020

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1, Page A4143692-A4143692, November 12, 2024. Hypothesis:Small prospective and dataset-based studies predicted the rates of sudden cardiac death (SCD) are higher in the African American (AA) population as compared to White Americans (WA). However, there is a lack of long-term data over two decades lookingfor racial differences in SCD.Aim:Our study aims to analyze and quantify the racial differences in age-adjusted mortality rates(AAMR) related to SCDs between AA and WA to further explore potential contributing factors, such as socioeconomic status, sex, and varied comorbidity burdens, to these differences.Methods:We analyzed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (WONDER) database, containing death certificate records for various causes of mortality in the US from 1999 to 2020. We searched the CDC WONDER database for patients, 18-45 years old whose cause of death was SCD corresponding to ICD-10 code; I46.1. We searched for AAMR and stratified patients based on race and gender on a total population of 48668 (41975 WA; 6693 AA). Temporal trends were analyzed by fitting log-linear regression models using the Joinpoint Regression Program.Results:We calculated annual percent change (APC) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) in AAMR for the line segments linking joint points. The AAMR for SCDs in AA males ranged from 2.1% in 2000 to 0.9% in 2020 with an APC of 0.68 between 1999 and 2009, -26.72 between 2009 and 2012, and 4.34 between 2012 and 2020 suggest that the rate peaked between 2008 and 2010, followed by a significant decline in the following years. WA males had consistently lower rates compared to AA males. The AAMR for WA males peaked at 1.5% in 2000 followed by a stepwise decline until it reached a rate less than 0.9% in 2020, with APCs -1.32 between 1999 and 2009, -19.58 between 2009 and 2012. [Figure A]. AA females had APCs of 2.01, -31.88, and 1.73 while WA females had APCs of -2.32, -21.38, and 0.43 between 1999 and 2009, 2009 and 2012, and 2012 and 2020, respectively [Figure B]. Rates in AA females had a similar progression to that in AA males [Figure C].Conclusion:Racial disparities in SCDs related AAMR in the US suggest the role of a complex interplay between healthcare delivery, underlying pathological processes, and race. AA demonstrated higher age-adjusted SCD rates than WA. These findings should be used to guide policymaking and address areas of unmet need in providing racially equitable healthcare for all patients.

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Abstract Su703: Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation after Witnessed Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A NEMSIS Database Study

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1, Page ASu703-ASu703, November 12, 2024. Introduction:Out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a leading cause of death in the United States, with upwards of 360,000 OHCAs annually. Receiving bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) almost doubles an individual’s odds of survival compared to those who don’t receive bystander CPR. Unfortunately, in the US, bystander application of CPR only occurs in 40% of OHCA. Improving the rate of bystander CPR and AED use will improve survival rates for OHCA.Minoritized populations experience worse outcomes from OHCA. Compared to non-Hispanic whites, they are less likely to survive to hospital discharge. A cross-sectional study of witnessed OHCA patients found that Black and Hispanic patients had lower rates of bystander CPR. Less is known about disparities in care for Asian American persons who experience OHCA. Studies using the Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium Epidemiologic Registry (ROC) and the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) have concluded discrepant results, with ROC finding that Asian Americans were less likely to receive bystander CPR and CARES finding that they were just as likely to receive bystander CPR compared to non-Hispanic Whites. To that end, we sought to evaluate the association between bystander CPR and Asian race after witnessed OHCA.Objective:To evaluate the association between race/ethnicity and the odds of receiving bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (bCPR) after witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).Methods:Data were obtained from the National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS) database for adults (≥18 years) with a witnessed non-traumatic OHCA in the year 2022. Patients were separated into two groups: Non-Hispanic White and Asians. The primary outcome was the odds of receiving bCPR. Exclusions included traumatic etiology, do-not-resuscitate orders, and arrests witnessed by healthcare providers. Pearson’s chi-square test was used to test significance.Results:A total of 73,215 witnessed OHCA activations were included in this study. Overall, bystander CPR rates were lower for the Asian group (59.8%) compared to the Non-Hispanic White group (65.0%). Pearson’s chi-square test showed a statistically significant difference between the bCPR rates of the Asian group and Non-Hispanic White group, with a p-value of less than 0.001.Conclusion:Racial/ethnic disparities exist for Asian individuals in the odds of receiving bCPR after a witnessed non-traumatic OHCA.

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Abstract 4147863: Temporal Trends and Regional Disparities in Ischemic Heart Disease Mortality Across the Americas: A Two-Decade Analysis from the PAHO Database

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1, Page A4147863-A4147863, November 12, 2024. Background:Ischemic heart disease (IHD) affects over 120 million people and is the leading cause of death globally. Our study aims to assess the trends in IHD-related mortality in the regions of the Americas.Research Questions/Hypothesis:Has IHD-related mortality decreased from 2000 to 2019 in all regions of the Americas?Aims:Analyze differences in IHD-related mortality in different regions of the Americas.Methods:We analyzed the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) database for IHD-related mortality rates in 2000, 2010, and 2019. The age-standardized mortality rates per 100,000 population were extracted, and trends were analyzed by gender and region.Results:The IHD-related mortality was consistently higher in males as compared to females in the last 2 decades. The mortality rate decreased in males in all regions from 2000 to 2019 apart from the Mexico, Central America and Latin Caribbean region where it increased from 115.12 in 2000 to 119.50 in 2019.The greatest decrease in IHD-related mortality in males was seen in the North America region from 164.49 in 2000 to 93.73 in 2019. This opposite trend was seen in females where mortality decreased in all regions from 2000 to 2019.Conclusion:The sociodemographic and temporal trends highlighted by this study need to be further investigated, and targeted policy measures are required to reduce the disparities in IHD-related mortality.

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Abstract 4142110: Coronary Artery Calcium Scans Powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI-CAC) Predicts Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Comparably to Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1, Page A4142110-A4142110, November 12, 2024. Background:Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scans contain more actionable information than the Agatston CAC score. We have previously shown in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) that AI-enabled left atrial (LA) volumetry in CAC scans (AI-CAC) enabled prediction of atrial fibrillation (AF) as early as one year. Furthermore, we have recently shown adding AI-CAC LA volumetry to CHA2DS2-VASc risk score improved stroke prediction in MESA. In this study we evaluated the performance of AI-CAC LA volumetry versus LA measured by human experts using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) for predicting AF and stroke, and compared them with CHARGE-AF risk score, Agatston score, and NT-proBNP.Methods:We used 15-year outcomes data from 3552 asymptomatic individuals (52.2% women, age 61.7±10.2 years) who underwent both CAC scans and CMRI in the MESA baseline examination. We have applied the AutoChamberTM(HeartLung.AI, Houston, TX) component of AI-CAC to 3552 CAC scans. CMRI LA volume was previously measured by human experts. Data on NT-proBNP, CHARGE-AF risk score and the Agatston score were obtained from MESA. Discrimination was assessed using the time-dependent area under the curve (AUC).Results:Over 15 years follow-up, 562 cases of AF and 140 cases of stroke accrued. The AUC for 15-yearAF predictionby AI-CAC LA volume (0.801) was comparable to CMRI LA volume (0.797) and significantly higher than Agatston CAC Score (0.687) and NT-proBNP (0.704). Similarly, the AUC for 15-yearstrokepredictionfor AI-CAC volumetry (0.761) was comparable to CMRI volumetry (0.751) and significantly higher than NT-proBNP (0.631) and Agatston CAC Score (0.646). AI-CAC LA volume outperformed CHARGE AF over 1-3 years for incident AF (p

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Abstract 4125334: Disparities In Clinical And Demographic Outcomes Of Non-Acute Myocardial Infarction-Associated Cardiogenic Shock In African American Vs. Non-African American Patients: An Analysis From The National Inpatient Sample Database

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1, Page A4125334-A4125334, November 12, 2024. Background:Limited knowledge exists regarding non-acute myocardial infarction-associated cardiogenic shock (nACS-CS) and its associated outcomes within the African American population.Aim:This investigation aimed to examine the clinical outcomes of nACS-CS in the African American population compared to the non-African-American population in the United States.Methods:The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database was employed to identify hospitalizations with nACS-CS from 2018 to 2020. Patients were categorized as either African Americans or non-African Americans. Statistical analyses, including Chi-square and t-tests, were conducted using STATA version 18.Results:Out of 8,607 nACS-CS hospitalizations, 1,325 (15.4%) involved African Americans between 2018 and 2020 (Figure 1a). African American patients with nACS-CS tended to be younger (60.9±16.6 vs. 65.8±16.7 years; p < 0.05). Moreover, the length of stay for this cohort was notably longer (16.2±0.75 vs. 14.8±0.32 days; p < 0.05). The demographic age group affected by cardiogenic shock exhibited a decreasing trend as time progressed up to 2020 (p-trend

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Abstract 4146494: Multi-Omic Profiling of Adiposity Distribution Patterns

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1, Page A4146494-A4146494, November 12, 2024. Background:Distribution patterns for visceral (VAT), abdominal subcutaneous (ASAT), and gluteofemoral (GFAT) adipose tissue are strongly associated with cardiovascular disease. Circulating metabolites and proteins are dynamic indicators of biological processes and reflect metabolic health. It is not yet clear how these analytes are associated with adiposity distribution patterns.Aims:To determine the multi-omic profiles of adiposity distribution and their associated metabolomic and proteomic measurements.Methods:MRI-derived volumes of VAT, ASAT, and GFAT adjusted for BMI were available for 40,032 UK Biobank participants. Circulating metabolites and proteins were measured using the Nightingale Health NMR biomarker platform and Olink platform, respectively. We used linear regression models to assess the association between each analyte and VAT, ASAT, and GFAT. Models were adjusted for sex, age at MRI, MRI batch, and time between enrollment and MRI. Functional protein pathway enrichment was performed using the DAVID annotation tool.Results:Among 40,032 UK Biobank participants with adiposity volumes, 22,630 (56.5%) and 5023 (12.5%) had 168 metabolomic and 2910 proteomic measurements, respectively. In the metabolomic subset, the mean (SD) age was 55.7 (7.5) years, 10,992 (48.6%) were male, and all self-reported as white. In the proteomic subset, the mean (SD) age was 54.9 (7.8) years, 2417 (48.1%) were male, and all self-reported as white. Multi-variable linear regression revealed 39, 139, and 146 significant metabolite associations (P

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