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Ballister B, Hernandez RL, Quffa LH, Franck AJ. Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Collaborative Management and Prescription of Diabetes Medications with Cardiovascular Benefit. J Pharm Pract 2024; 37:435-441. [PMID: 36469659 DOI: 10.1177/08971900221144399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Background: Involvement of Clinical Pharmacy Specialists (CPS) in the care of patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) has been demonstrated to be beneficial. Whether this positive impact applies to increased use of cardiovascular risk-reducing medications is less well established. Objective: To determine the association of CPS co-management on the prescription of diabetes medications with proven cardiovascular benefits for patients with DM and established cardiovascular disease in the primary care setting. Methods: This retrospective cohort study evaluated patients in a Veterans Affairs health-system in primary care settings from February 1, 2019, through January 31, 2020. Patients were included if they had type 2 DM treated with at least one medication and had CVD. Patients were grouped into two cohorts for comparison, those with CPS co-management and those without. The primary outcome was the proportion of patients in each group with new prescriptions for empagliflozin or liraglutide initiated during the study timeframe. Results: In total, 8058 patients were found eligible for inclusion in the study. Clinical co-management by a CPS was provided to 2099 patients. Study medications were prescribed, approved, and initiated in 596 patients during the study period, including 391 (18.6%) in the CPS group and 205 (3.4%) in the non-CPS group (P < .001). Conclusion: This study showed CPS involvement is associated with increased prescribing of diabetes medications with proven cardiovascular benefits.
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- Briana Ballister
- VA North Florida South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- VA North Florida South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL, USA
- Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
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- VA North Florida South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- VA North Florida South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Elkeraie AF, Al-Ghamdi S, Abu-Alfa AK, Alotaibi T, AlSaedi AJ, AlSuwaida A, Arici M, Ecder T, Ghnaimat M, Hafez MH, Hassan MH, Sqalli T. Impact of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors in the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Middle East and Africa Perspective. Int J Nephrol Renovasc Dis 2024; 17:1-16. [PMID: 38196830 PMCID: PMC10771977 DOI: 10.2147/ijnrd.s430532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health concern in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region and a leading cause of death in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension. Early initiation of sodium-glucose cotransporter - 2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i) and proper sequencing with renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors (RAASi) in these patients may result in better clinical outcomes due to their cardioprotective properties and complementary mechanisms of action. In this review, we present guideline-based consensus recommendations by experts from the MEA region, as practical algorithms for screening, early detection, nephrology referral, and treatment pathways for CKD management in patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus. This study will help physicians take timely and appropriate actions to provide better care to patients with CKD or those at high risk of CKD.
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- Ahmed Fathi Elkeraie
- Department of Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Transplant Nephrology, Hamed Al-Essa Organ Transplant Center, Sabah Health Region, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Nephrology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Nephrology and Transplantation Center, Medical City Complex, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Altındağ, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medicine, Istinye University; Division of Nephrology, Topkapı, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Specialty Hospital, Jaber Ibn Hayyan St. Shmeisani, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Medicine, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Nephrology, Moroccan Society of Nephrology, Casablanca, Morocco
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Vu A, Nicholas SB, Waterman AD, Madievsky R, Cheng F, Chon J, Fu JY, Mangione CM, Norris KC, Duru OK. "Positive Kidney Health": Implementation and design of a pharmacist-led intervention for patients at risk for development or progression of chronic kidney disease. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) 2022; 63:681-689. [PMID: 36593152 DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2022.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) or underlying risk factors are often unaware of their kidney test results, common causes of CKD, and ways to lower risk of disease onset/progression. OBJECTIVE To test feasibility of a pharmacist-led intervention targeting patient education and risk factors in patients with early CKD and those at risk for CKD. PRACTICE DESCRIPTION Ambulatory care pharmacists in community-based primary care clinics delivered kidney health education, ordered labs, and recommended medication adjustments. PRACTICE INNOVATION We identified patients with a moderate rate of decline (≥2 mL/min/1.73 m2 per year) in estimated glomerular filtration (eGFR) at-risk for CKD or early stage CKD. An interactive workbook was designed to teach patients about kidney test results and self-management of risk factors including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, cigarette smoking, and chronic oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use. EVALUATION METHODS Outcomes included visit uptake, completion of annual albuminuria screening, and initiation of guideline-directed medications for CKD. Patients were surveyed pre- and post-intervention for kidney health knowledge and perceptions regarding pharmacist-provided information. RESULTS Our sample of 20 participants had a mean eGFR of 59 mL/min/1.73 m2 and the mean eGFR decline was -4.6 mL/min/1.73 m2 per year. There were 47 visits during the pilot period from February 2021 to October 2021. Thirteen patients were missing albuminuria screening within 12 months; 2 of 9 patients with resulting labs had new microalbuminuria and were started on renoprotective medications. Patients had improved understanding of their kidney function test results and most did not consider the information scary or confusing. CONCLUSION Barriers to enrollment included fewer participants with multiple risk factors for CKD. The pharmacists were able to engage patients in learning the importance of monitoring and self-management of kidney health. A collaborative practice agreement may enhance a similar intervention that includes initiation of renoprotective medications.
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Lin G, Dong B, Li Y, Huang W. Diagnostic value of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for myocardial fibrosis in patients with heart failure and its predictive value for prognosis. Am J Transl Res 2022; 14:4657-4665. [PMID: 35958487 PMCID: PMC9360878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the diagnostic value of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) for myocardial fibrosis (MF) in patients with heart failure (HF) and its predictive value for prognosis. METHODS A total of 180 patients with heart failure who were hospitalized in the Cardiology Department of The First People's Hospital of Shangqiu City from September 2019 to May 2021 were selected and assigned to Group B (n=80) given levosimendan and Group A (n=100) given levosimendan combined with ivabradine hydrochloride. The cardiac function indicators (left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVESV), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD) were measured by nuclear magnetic resonance (MRI). Myocardial fibrosis (MF)-related indicators (pyridinoline cross-linked carboxy-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (ICTP), N-terminal propeptide of procollagen type III (PIIINP), connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), and hyaluronic acid (HA), inflammatory factors (Hs-CRP and IL-8) were measured using ELISA. Quality of life (QoL) and physical recovery (6-min walking test (6MWT), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), and Barthel index) of the two groups were compared. The late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) was used to analyze the occurrence of MF in patients. The patients were further divided into the LGE (+) group (cases) and LGE (-) group (cases). The changes of cardiac function indicators before treatment were analyzed, and their predictive value was analyzed. RESULTS Compared with Group B, Group A showed a lower incidence of complications, and presented a higher LVEF level and lower levels of LVESV, LVESD, ICTP, PIIINP, CTGF, HA, LN, and inflammatory factors. The area under the curves of LVESV, LVESD, and LVEF in predicting MF were all >0.7. CONCLUSION Levosimendan combined with ivabradine hydrochloride can effectively alleviate MF in patients with MF, and CMRI has a good predictive value for MF in such patients, which is worthy of clinical promotion.
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- Guangyao Lin
- Medical Imaging Center, The First People's Hospital of Shangqiu City No. 292, Kai Xuan Nan Road, Shangqiu 476100, Henan, China
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- Medical Imaging Center, The First People's Hospital of Shangqiu City No. 292, Kai Xuan Nan Road, Shangqiu 476100, Henan, China
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- Medical Imaging Center, The First People's Hospital of Shangqiu City No. 292, Kai Xuan Nan Road, Shangqiu 476100, Henan, China
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- Medical Imaging Center, The First People's Hospital of Shangqiu City No. 292, Kai Xuan Nan Road, Shangqiu 476100, Henan, China
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Di Fusco SA, Gronda E, Mocini E, Lucà F, Bisceglia I, De Luca L, Caldarola P, Cipriani M, Corda M, De Nardo A, Francese GM, Napoletano C, Navazio A, Riccio C, Roncon L, Tizzani E, Nardi F, Urbinati S, Valente S, Gulizia MM, Gabrielli D, Oliva F, Imperoli G, Colivicchi F. ANMCO statement on the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in patients with heart failure: a practical guide for a streamlined implementation. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022; 24:C272-C277. [PMID: 35602255 PMCID: PMC9117908 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suac017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, dapagliflozin, and empagliflozin, first developed as glucose-lowering agents for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, have been demonstrated to improve prognosis in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) regardless of the presence of diabetes. Since these drugs have only recently been included among the four pillars of HFrEF treatment, cardiologists are still unfamiliar with their use in this setting. This article provides an up-to-date practical guide for the initiation and monitoring of patients treated with SGLT2 inhibitors.
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- Stefania Angela Di Fusco
- Dipartimento Emergenza e Accettazione, U.O.C. Cardiologia Clinica e Riabilitativa, Presidio Ospedaliero San Filippo Neri-ASL Roma 1, Martinotti Street 20, 00135 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Specialità Mediche, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano UOC di Nefrologia, Dialisi e Trapianto Renale dell'adulto, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Università La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Divisione di Cardiologia, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Bianchi Melacrino Morelli, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Dipartimento Cardio-Toraco-Vascolare, Servizi Cardiologici Integrati, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento Cardio-Toraco-Vascolare, U.O.C. Cardiologia, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento Cardiotoracovascolare "A. De Gasperis", Cardiologia 2-Insufficienza Cardiaca e Trapianti, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milano, Italy
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- S.C. Cardiologia, Azienda Ospedaliera G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- U.O. Cardiologia-UTIC, Ospedale Civile "G. Jazzolino", Vibo Valentia, Italy
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- U.O.C. Cardiologia, Ospedale Garibaldi-Nesima, Azienda di Rilievo Nazionale e Alta Specializzazione "Garibaldi", Catania, Italy
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- U.O.C. Cardiologia-UTIC-Emodinamica, Presidio Ospedaliero "G. Mazzini", Teramo, Italy
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- S.O.C. Cardiologia Ospedaliera, Presidio Ospedaliero Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Azienda USL di Reggio Emilia-IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Dipartimento Cardio-Vascolare, U.O.S.D. Follow-up del Paziente Post-Acuto, AORN Sant'Anna e San Sebastiano, Caserta, Italy
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- U.O.C. Cardiologia, Ospedale Santa Maria della Misericordia, Rovigo, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Cardiologia, Ospedale degli Infermi, Rivoli (TO), Italy
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- Cardiology Department, Ospedale Santo Spirito, Casale Monferrato (AL), Italy
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- U.O.C. Cardiologia, Ospedale Bellaria, AUSL di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento Cardio-Toracico, A.O.U. Senese, Ospedale Santa Maria alle Scotte, Siena, Italy
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- U.O.C. Cardiologia, Ospedale Garibaldi-Nesima, Azienda di Rilievo Nazionale e Alta Specializzazione "Garibaldi", Catania, Italy.,Fondazione per il Tuo cuore-Heart Care Foundation, Firenze, Italy
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- Dipartimento Cardio-Toraco-Vascolare, U.O.C. Cardiologia, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini, Rome, Italy
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- Unità di Cure Intensive Cardiologiche, Cardiologia 1-Emodinamica, Dipartimento Cardiotoracovascolare "A. De Gasperis", ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento Emergenza e Accettazione, U.O.C. di Medicina, Presidio Ospedaliero San Filippo Neri-ASL Roma 1, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento Emergenza e Accettazione, U.O.C. Cardiologia Clinica e Riabilitativa, Presidio Ospedaliero San Filippo Neri-ASL Roma 1, Martinotti Street 20, 00135 Rome, Italy
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