Cytotoxin-associated gene antigen-positive strains of Helicobacter pylori and recurring acute coronary syndromes

European Heart Journal. Acute Cardiovascular Care
Giampaolo NiccoliFilippo Crea

Abstract

Cytotoxin-associated gene antigen (CagA)-positive strains of Helicobacter pylori have previously been associated with acute coronary syndromes. However, the role of CagA-positive strains of Helicobacter pylori in recurring cardiac events after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has not yet been assessed. We enrolled 181 consecutive patients (155 men, mean age 64±13 years) presenting with STEMI. In all patients, serum levels of IgG anti-CagA were assessed. Levels of IgG anti-hepatitis A virus were also evaluated in all patients in order to exclude the presence of a bystander activation of the immune system. Finally, a previous history of acute coronary syndrome and the rate of major adverse cardiovascular events as a composite of cardiovascular death, recurring myocardial infarction and target lesion revascularisation within 2 years follow-up were evaluated. Anti-CagA IgG seropositive patients presented more frequently with a previous history of acute coronary syndrome compared with seronegative patients (28.3% vs. 14%, P=0.019). Interestingly, no differences were observed between anti-CagA IgG seropositive and anti-CagA IgG seronegative patients concerning the prevalence of anti-hepatitis A virus IgG seropositiv...Continue Reading

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