Polygenic Risk Scores in Myocardial Injury After Noncardiac Surgery: A VISION Substudy

  • 0Population Health Research Institute, David Braley Cardiac, Vascular and Stroke Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medical Sciences, McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

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Summary

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Polygenic risk scores for type II diabetes and HbA1c levels are linked to myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery (MINS). Integrating these genetic factors may improve prediction of MINS, a common postsurgical complication.

Area Of Science

  • Cardiology
  • Genetics
  • Perioperative Medicine

Background

  • Myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery (MINS) is a frequent vascular complication.
  • The revised cardiac risk index (RCRI) has suboptimal predictive accuracy for MINS.
  • Genetic factors may enhance the prediction of MINS.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To investigate the integration of polygenic risk scores (PRS) with RCRI for improved MINS prediction.
  • To identify specific PRS associated with MINS and gain pathophysiological insights.

Main Methods

  • A case-control study within the Vascular Events in Noncardiac Surgery Participants Cohort Evaluation.
  • Inclusion of patients aged 45+ undergoing noncardiac surgery.
  • Measurement of daily troponin levels and computation of PRS for MINS risk factors.
  • Logistic regression models to assess PRS association with MINS, evaluated independently and with RCRI.

Main Results

  • The study included 253 MINS cases and 253 controls of European ancestry.
  • Polygenic risk scores for type II diabetes (T2D PRS) and HbA1c were significantly associated with MINS.
  • No significant associations were found for PRS related to coronary artery disease, stroke, or lipid biomarkers.

Conclusions

  • T2D PRS and HbA1c PRS are associated with an increased risk of MINS.
  • These findings suggest the multifactorial pathophysiology of MINS.
  • Further genetic studies and trials on perioperative glucose management are recommended.

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