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Horiuchi Y, Wettersten N. Treatment strategies for diuretic resistance in patients with heart failure. J Cardiol 2024:S0914-5087(24)00122-9. [PMID: 38914279 DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2024.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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Improving congestion with diuretic therapy is crucial in the treatment of heart failure (HF). However, despite the use of loop diuretics, diuresis may be inadequate and congestion persists, which is known as diuretic resistance. Diuretic resistance and residual congestion are associated with a higher risk of rehospitalization and mortality. Causes of diuretic resistance in HF include diuretic pharmacokinetic changes, renal hemodynamic perturbations, neurohumoral activations, renal tubular remodeling, and use of nephrotoxic drugs as well as patient comorbidities. Combination diuretic therapy (CDT) has been advocated for the treatment of diuretic resistance. Thiazides, acetazolamides, tolvaptan, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, and sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors are among the candidates, but none of these treatments has yet demonstrated significant diuretic efficacy or improved prognosis. At present, it is essential to identify and treat the causes of diuretic resistance in individual patients and to use CDT based on a better understanding of the characteristics of each drug to achieve adequate diuresis. Further research is needed to effectively assess and manage diuretic resistance and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
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- Yu Horiuchi
- Division of Cardiology, Mitsui Memorial Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, San Diego Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Diego, CA, USA; Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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Pratama V, Budiono J, Thobari JA, Widyantoro B, Anggraeni VY, Dinarti LK. The role of tolvaptan add-on therapy in patients with acute heart failure: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1367442. [PMID: 38873266 PMCID: PMC11169583 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1367442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Background Several conflicting reviews have concluded that the use of loop diuretics is associated with poorer clinical and safety outcomes. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of tolvaptan as an adjunct to conventional diuretic therapy in patients with acute heart failure (AHF). Methods A comprehensive search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, ProQuest, EBSCO, and Cochrane Library until 24 May 2023 to identify randomized controlled trials that compared the effects of tolvaptan with conventional therapy and placebo in patients with AHF. The quality assessment of the included trials was conducted using the Cochrane risk of bias. A network meta-analysis (NMA) was conducted to examine the dosage effect of tolvaptan. Result A total of 17 studies with 18 reports, involving 10,039 patients, were selected. The tolvaptan add-on therapy significantly alleviated dyspnea [24 h: RR 1.16 (1.04, 1.29), 48 h: RR 1.18 (1.04, 1.33)], reduced body weight within 48 h [Asian group, MD -0.93 (-1.48, -0.38); non-Asian group, MD -2.76 (-2.88, -2.65)], reduced edema [RR 1.08 (1.02, 1.15)], increased serum sodium [non-Asian group, MD 3.40 (3.02, 3.78)], and resulted in a change in serum creatinine [MD -0.10 (-0.18, -0.01)]. No significant differences were observed in mortality and rehospitalization. The NMA suggested that an intermediate dosage (15 mg/day) might offer the best efficacy in reducing dyspnea within 24 h, reducing edema, increasing serum sodium, and lowering the incidence of worsening renal function (WRF). Conclusion In conclusion, the meta-analysis showed that tolvaptan contributed to the short-term alleviation of congestive symptoms, elevated sodium levels, and a lower incidence of WRF. However, no significant benefits were observed in long-term symptoms, rehospitalization rates, and mortality. An intermediate dosage of tolvaptan might be considered the optimal choice for various clinical outcomes. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/, PROSPERO (CRD42023420288).
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- Vireza Pratama
- Faculty of Medicine Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Department of Cardiology, Gatot Soebroto Central Army Hospital (RSPAD), Jakarta, Indonesia
- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistic Unit (CEBU), Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, National Cardiovascular Center Harapan Kita, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Kazory A. Contemporary Decongestive Strategies in Acute Heart Failure. Semin Nephrol 2024:151512. [PMID: 38702211 DOI: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2024.151512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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Congestion is the primary driver of hospital admissions in patients with heart failure and the key determinant of their outcome. Although intravenous loop diuretics remain the predominant agents used in the setting of acute heart failure, the therapeutic response is known to be variable, with a significant subset of patients discharged from the hospital with residual hypervolemia. In this context, urinary sodium excretion has gained attention both as a marker of response to loop diuretics and as a marker of prognosis that may be a useful clinical tool to guide therapy. Several decongestive strategies have been explored to improve diuretic responsiveness and removal of excess fluid. Sequential nephron blockade through combination diuretic therapy is one of the most used methods to enhance natriuresis and counter diuretic resistance. In this article, I provide an overview of the contemporary decongestive approaches and discuss the clinical data on the use of add-on diuretic therapy. I also discuss mechanical removal of excess fluid through extracorporeal ultrafiltration with a brief review of the results of landmark studies. Finally, I provide a short overview of the strategies that are currently under investigation and may prove helpful in this setting.
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- Amir Kazory
- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension, and Renal Transplantation, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
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J J C, J G F C, A L C. Diuretic Treatment in Patients with Heart Failure: Current Evidence and Future Directions-Part II: Combination Therapy. Curr Heart Fail Rep 2024; 21:115-130. [PMID: 38300391 PMCID: PMC10923953 DOI: 10.1007/s11897-024-00644-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Fluid retention or congestion is a major cause of symptoms, poor quality of life, and adverse outcome in patients with heart failure (HF). Despite advances in disease-modifying therapy, the mainstay of treatment for congestion-loop diuretics-has remained largely unchanged for 50 years. In these two articles (part I: loop diuretics and part II: combination therapy), we will review the history of diuretic treatment and current trial evidence for different diuretic strategies and explore potential future directions of research. RECENT FINDINGS We will assess recent trials, including DOSE, TRANSFORM, ADVOR, CLOROTIC, OSPREY-AHF, and PUSH-AHF, and assess how these may influence current practice and future research. There are few data on which to base diuretic therapy in clinical practice. The most robust evidence is for high-dose loop diuretic treatment over low-dose treatment for patients admitted to hospital with HF, yet this is not reflected in guidelines. There is an urgent need for more and better research on different diuretic strategies in patients with HF.
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- Cuthbert J J
- Centre for Clinical Sciences, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Kingston-Upon-Hull, East Yorkshire, UK.
- Department of Cardiology, Castle Hill Hospital, Hull University Teaching Hospitals Trust, Castle Road, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, UK.
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- Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, Glasgow Clinical Trials Unit, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Cardiology, Castle Hill Hospital, Hull University Teaching Hospitals Trust, Castle Road, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, UK
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Cuthbert JJ, Clark AL. Diuretic Treatment in Patients with Heart Failure: Current Evidence and Future Directions - Part I: Loop Diuretics. Curr Heart Fail Rep 2024; 21:101-114. [PMID: 38240883 PMCID: PMC10924023 DOI: 10.1007/s11897-024-00643-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Fluid retention or congestion is a major cause of symptoms, poor quality of life, and adverse outcome in patients with heart failure (HF). Despite advances in disease-modifying therapy, the mainstay of treatment for congestion-loop diuretics-has remained largely unchanged for 50 years. In these two articles (part I: loop diuretics and part II: combination therapy), we will review the history of diuretic treatment and the current trial evidence for different diuretic strategies and explore potential future directions of research. RECENT FINDINGS We will assess recent trials including DOSE, TRANSFORM, ADVOR, CLOROTIC, OSPREY-AHF, and PUSH-AHF amongst others, and assess how these may influence current practice and future research. There are few data on which to base diuretic therapy in clinical practice. The most robust evidence is for high dose loop diuretic treatment over low-dose treatment for patients admitted to hospital with HF, yet this is not reflected in guidelines. There is an urgent need for more and better research on different diuretic strategies in patients with HF.
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- Joseph James Cuthbert
- Clinical Sciences Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Kingston-Upon-Hull, East Yorkshire, UK.
- Department of Cardiology, Castle Hill Hospital, Hull University Teaching Hospitals Trust, Castle Road, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, UK.
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- Department of Cardiology, Castle Hill Hospital, Hull University Teaching Hospitals Trust, Castle Road, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, UK
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Kapelios CJ, Greene SJ, Mentz RJ, Ikeaba U, Wojdyla D, Anstrom KJ, Eisenstein EL, Pitt B, Velazquez EJ, Fang JC. Torsemide Versus Furosemide After Discharge in Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure Across the Spectrum of Ejection Fraction: Findings From TRANSFORM-HF. Circ Heart Fail 2024; 17:e011246. [PMID: 38436075 PMCID: PMC10950535 DOI: 10.1161/circheartfailure.123.011246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND The TRANSFORM-HF trial (Torsemide Comparison With Furosemide for Management of Heart Failure) found no significant difference in all-cause mortality or hospitalization among patients randomized to a strategy of torsemide versus furosemide following a heart failure (HF) hospitalization. However, outcomes and responses to some therapies differ by left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Thus, we sought to explore the effect of torsemide versus furosemide by baseline LVEF and to assess outcomes across LVEF groups. METHODS We compared baseline patient characteristics and randomized treatment effects for various end points in TRANSFORM-HF stratified by LVEF: HF with reduced LVEF, ≤40% versus HF with mildly reduced LVEF, 41% to 49% versus HF with preserved LVEF, ≥50%. We also evaluated associations between LVEF and clinical outcomes. Study end points were all-cause mortality or hospitalization at 30 days and 12 months, total hospitalizations at 12 months, and change from baseline in Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire clinical summary score. RESULTS Overall, 2635 patients (median 64 years, 36% female, 34% Black) had LVEF data. Compared with HF with reduced LVEF, patients with HF with mildly reduced LVEF and HF with preserved LVEF had a higher prevalence of comorbidities. After adjusting for covariates, there was no significant difference in risk of clinical outcomes across the LVEF groups (adjusted hazard ratio for 12-month all-cause mortality, 0.91 [95% CI, 0.59-1.39] for HF with mildly reduced LVEF versus HF with reduced LVEF and 0.91 [95% CI, 0.70-1.17] for HF with preserved LVEF versus HF with reduced LVEF; P=0.73). In addition, there was no significant difference between torsemide and furosemide (1) for mortality and hospitalization outcomes, irrespective of LVEF group and (2) in changes in Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire clinical summary score in any LVEF subgroup. CONCLUSIONS Despite baseline demographic and clinical differences between LVEF cohorts in TRANSFORM-HF, there were no significant differences in the clinical end points with torsemide versus furosemide across the LVEF spectrum. There was a substantial risk for all-cause mortality and subsequent hospitalization independent of baseline LVEF. REGISTRATION URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT03296813.
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC, USA
- Division of Cardiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC, USA
- Division of Cardiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Bilgeri V, Spitaler P, Puelacher C, Messner M, Adukauskaite A, Barbieri F, Bauer A, Senoner T, Dichtl W. Decongestion in Acute Heart Failure-Time to Rethink and Standardize Current Clinical Practice? J Clin Med 2024; 13:311. [PMID: 38256444 PMCID: PMC10816514 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13020311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Most episodes of acute heart failure (AHF) are characterized by increasing signs and symptoms of congestion, manifested by edema, pleura effusion and/or ascites. Immediately and repeatedly administered intravenous (IV) loop diuretics currently represent the mainstay of initial therapy aiming to achieve adequate diuresis/natriuresis and euvolemia. Despite these efforts, a significant proportion of patients have residual congestion at discharge, which is associated with a poor prognosis. Therefore, a standardized approach is needed. The door to diuretic time should not exceed 60 min. As a general rule, the starting IV dose is 20-40 mg furosemide equivalents in loop diuretic naïve patients or double the preexisting oral home dose to be administered via IV. Monitoring responses within the following first hours are key issues. (1) After 2 h, spot urinary sodium should be ≥50-70 mmol/L. (2) After 6 h, the urine output should be ≥100-150 mL/hour. If these target measures are not reached, the guidelines currently recommend a doubling of the original dose to a maximum of 400-600 mg furosemide per day and in patients with severely impaired kidney function up to 1000 mg per day. Continuous infusion of loop diuretics offers no benefit over intermittent boluses (DOSE trial). Emerging evidence by recent randomized trials (ADVOR, CLOROTIC) supports the concept of an early combination diuretic therapy, by adding either acetazolamide (500 mg IV once daily) or hydrochlorothiazide. Acetazolamide is particularly useful in the presence of a baseline bicarbonate level of ≥27 mmol/L and remains effective in the presence of preexisting/worsening renal dysfunction but should be used only in the first three days to prevent severe metabolic disturbances. Patients should not leave the hospital when they are still congested and/or before optimized long-term guideline-directed medical therapy has been initiated. Special attention should be paid to AHF patients during the vulnerable post-discharge period, with an early follow-up visit focusing on up-titrate treatments of recommended doses within 2 weeks (STRONG-HF).
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- Valentin Bilgeri
- Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (V.B.); (P.S.); (C.P.); (M.M.); (A.A.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (V.B.); (P.S.); (C.P.); (M.M.); (A.A.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (V.B.); (P.S.); (C.P.); (M.M.); (A.A.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (V.B.); (P.S.); (C.P.); (M.M.); (A.A.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (V.B.); (P.S.); (C.P.); (M.M.); (A.A.); (A.B.)
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12203 Berlin, Germany;
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (V.B.); (P.S.); (C.P.); (M.M.); (A.A.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria;
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (V.B.); (P.S.); (C.P.); (M.M.); (A.A.); (A.B.)
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Sabina M, Barakat Z, Feliciano A, Lamb A, Alsamman MM. Unlocking the Potential of Acetazolamide: A Literature Review of an Adjunctive Approach in Heart Failure Management. J Clin Med 2024; 13:288. [PMID: 38202295 PMCID: PMC10780103 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13010288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Background: Heart failure (HF) patients often experience persistent fluid overload despite standard diuretic therapy. The adjunctive use of acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, in combination with loop diuretics has shown promise in improving decongestion and diuretic efficacy. This literature review aims to analyze six studies evaluating the effectiveness of acetazolamide as an additive treatment for acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) and its impact on various outcomes. Methods: We searched the PubMed database using the terms "acetazolamide heart failure". We refined our search with specific filters (as shown our PRISMA flow diagram) and exclusion criteria, narrowing down our results to five studies. We included an extra study via expert recommendation, ultimately including six studies for comprehensive analysis. Results: The review highlights the positive effects of acetazolamide on decongestion, natriuresis, and diuresis in HF patients. However, it also showcases the limitations of these trials. Discussion: While the reviewed studies demonstrate the potential benefits of acetazolamide in enhancing decongestion and diuretic efficiency, there are limitations to consider, including small sample sizes, lack of blinding, and limited external validity. Further research is needed to confirm these findings, compare acetazolamide with other diuretic combinations, and explore its effects in a broader population of heart failure patients, including those in the United States. The use of acetazolamide in HF management warrants continued investigation to optimize its role in improving decongestion and patient outcomes.
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- Michael Sabina
- Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Lakeland 33805-4500, FL, USA; (Z.B.); (A.F.); (A.L.); (M.M.A.)
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Alevroudis I, Kotoulas SC, Tzikas S, Vassilikos V. Congestion in Heart Failure: From the Secret of a Mummy to Today's Novel Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches: A Comprehensive Review. J Clin Med 2023; 13:12. [PMID: 38202020 PMCID: PMC10779505 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13010012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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This review paper presents a review of the evolution of this disease throughout the centuries, describes and summarizes the pathophysiologic mechanisms, briefly discusses the mechanism of action of diuretics, presents their role in decongesting heart failure in patients, and reveals the data behind ultrafiltration in the management of acutely or chronically decompensated heart failure (ADHF), focusing on all the available data and advancements in this field. Acutely decompensated heart failure (ADHF) presents a critical clinical condition characterized by worsening symptoms and signs of heart failure, necessitating prompt intervention to alleviate congestion and improve cardiac function. Diuretics have traditionally been the mainstay for managing fluid overload in ADHF. Mounting evidence suggests that due to numerous causes, such as coexisting renal failure or chronic use of loop diuretics, an increasing rate of diuretic resistance is noticed and needs to be addressed. There has been a series of trials that combined diuretics of different categories without the expected results. Emerging evidence suggests that ultrafiltration may offer an alternative or adjunctive approach.
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- Ioannis Alevroudis
- Third Department of Cardiology, Ippokratio General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece (V.V.)
- Intensive Care Medicine Clinic, Ippokratio General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Third Department of Cardiology, Ippokratio General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece (V.V.)
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- Third Department of Cardiology, Ippokratio General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece (V.V.)
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Deniau B, Costanzo MR, Sliwa K, Asakage A, Mullens W, Mebazaa A. Acute heart failure: current pharmacological treatment and perspectives. Eur Heart J 2023; 44:4634-4649. [PMID: 37850661 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehad617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Acute heart failure (AHF) represents the most frequent cause of unplanned hospital admission in patients older than 65 years. Symptoms and clinical signs of AHF (e.g. dyspnoea, orthopnoea, oedema, jugular vein distension, and variation of body weight) are mostly related to systemic venous congestion secondary to various mechanisms including extracellular fluids, increased ventricular filling pressures, and/or auto-transfusion of blood from the splanchnic into the pulmonary circulation. Thus, the initial management of AHF patients should be mostly based on decongestive therapies on admission followed, before discharge, by rapid implementation of guideline-directed oral medical therapies for heart failure. The therapeutic management of AHF requires the identification and rapid diagnosis of the disease, the diagnosis of the cause (or triggering factor), the evaluation of severity, the presence of comorbidities, and, finally, the initiation of a rapid treatment. The most recent guidelines from ESC and ACC/AHA/HFSA have provided updated recommendations on AHF management. Recommended pharmacological treatment for AHF includes diuretic therapy aiming to relieve congestion and achieve optimal fluid status, early and rapid initiation of oral therapies before discharge combined with a close follow-up. Non-pharmacological AHF management requires risk stratification in the emergency department and non-invasive ventilation in case of respiratory failure. Vasodilators should be considered as initial therapy in AHF precipitated by hypertension. On the background of recent large randomized clinical trials and international guidelines, this state-of-the-art review describes current pharmacological treatments and potential directions for future research in AHF.
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- Benjamin Deniau
- Department of Anesthesia, Burn and Critical Care, University Hospitals Saint-Louis-Lariboisière, AP-HP, 2 rue Ambroise Paré, 75010 Paris, France
- UMR-S 942, INSERM, MASCOT, Université de Paris Cité, Paris, France
- Université de Paris Cité, Paris, France
- FHU PROMICE, France
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- Cape Heart Institute, Department of Cardiology and Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa
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- UMR-S 942, INSERM, MASCOT, Université de Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg A.V., Genk, Belgium
- Hasselt University, Diepenbeek/Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesia, Burn and Critical Care, University Hospitals Saint-Louis-Lariboisière, AP-HP, 2 rue Ambroise Paré, 75010 Paris, France
- UMR-S 942, INSERM, MASCOT, Université de Paris Cité, Paris, France
- Université de Paris Cité, Paris, France
- FHU PROMICE, France
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Cowger JA, Basir MB, Baran DA, Hayward CS, Rangaswami J, Walton A, Tita C, Minear S, Hakemi E, Klein L, Cheng R, Wu R, Mohanty BD, Heuring JJ, Neely E, Shah P. Safety and Performance of the Aortix Device in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure and Cardiorenal Syndrome. JACC. HEART FAILURE 2023; 11:1565-1575. [PMID: 37804307 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2023.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) complicates 33% of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) admissions, and patients with persistent congestion at discharge have high 30-day event rates. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to evaluate a novel catheter-deployed intra-aortic entrainment pump (IAEP) in patients with ADHF with CRS and persistent congestion. METHODS A multicenter (n = 14), nonrandomized, single-arm, safety and feasibility study of IAEP therapy was conducted. Within patient changes (post-pre IAEP therapy) in fluid loss, hemodynamics, patient-reported dyspnea, and serum biomarkers were assessed using Wilcoxon signed-rank testing. RESULTS Of 21 enrolled patients, 18 received Aortix therapy. Mean ± SD patient age was 60.3 ± 7.9 years. The median left ventricular ejection fraction was 22.5% (25th-75th percentile: 10.0%-53.5%); 27.8% had a left ventricular ejection fraction ≥50%. Pre-therapy, patients received 8.7 ± 4.1 days of loop diuretic agents and 44% were on inotropes. Pump therapy averaged 4.6 ± 1.6 days, yielding net fluid losses of 10.7 ± 6.5 L (P < 0.001) and significant (P < 0.01) reductions in central venous pressure (change from baseline: -8.5 mm Hg [25th-75th percentile: -3.5 to -10.0 mm Hg]), pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (-11.0 mm Hg [25th-75th percentile: -5.0 to -14.0 mm Hg]), and serum creatinine (-0.2 mg/dL [25th-75th percentile: -0.1 to -0.5 mg/dL]) with improved estimated glomerular filtration rate (+5.0 mL/min/1.73 m2 [25th-75th percentile: 2.0-9.0 mL/min/1.73 m2]) and patient-reported dyspnea score (+16 [25th-75th percentile: 3-37]). Dyspnea scores, natriuretic peptides, and renal function improvements persisted through 30 days. CONCLUSIONS This pilot study of patients with ADHF, persistent congestion, and worsening renal function due to CRS supports the potential for safely achieving decongestion using IAEP therapy. These initial promising results provide the basis for future randomized clinical trials of this novel pump. (An Evaluation of the Safety and Performance of the Aortix System for Intra-Aortic Mechanical Circulatory Support in Patients with Cardiorenal Syndrome [The Aortix CRS Pilot Study]; NCT04145635).
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- Jennifer A Cowger
- Henry Ford Health Heart and Vascular Institute, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Henry Ford Health Heart and Vascular Institute, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Sydney, Australia
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- Henry Ford Health Heart and Vascular Institute, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida, USA
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Tampa General Hospital and University of South Florida Heart and Vascular Institute, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Tampa General Hospital and University of South Florida Heart and Vascular Institute, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, Falls Church, Virginia, USA.
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Nishikawa R, Kato T, Morimoto T, Yaku H, Inuzuka Y, Tamaki Y, Yamamoto E, Ozasa N, Tada T, Sakamoto H, Seko Y, Shiba M, Yoshikawa Y, Yamashita Y, Kitai T, Taniguchi R, Iguchi M, Nagao K, Kawai T, Komasa A, Kawase Y, Morinaga T, Toyofuku M, Furukawa Y, Ando K, Kadota K, Sato Y, Kuwahara K, Kimura T. The characteristics and outcomes in patients with acute heart failure who used tolvaptan: from KCHF registry. ESC Heart Fail 2023; 10:3141-3151. [PMID: 37644779 PMCID: PMC10567654 DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.14494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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AIMS The use of tolvaptan is increasing in clinical practice in Japan. However, the characteristics of patients who used tolvaptan and the timing of its use in patients with acute heart failure (AHF) are not fully elucidated. METHODS AND RESULTS Among consecutive 4056 patients in the Kyoto Congestive Heart Failure registry, we analysed 3802 patients after excluding patients on dialysis, prior or unknown tolvaptan use at admission, and unknown timing of tolvaptan use, and we divided them into two groups: tolvaptan use (N = 773) and no tolvaptan use (N = 3029). The prevalence of tolvaptan use varied widely from 48.7% to 0% across the participating centres. Factors independently associated with tolvaptan use were diabetes, poor medical adherence, oedema, pleural effusion, hyponatraemia, estimated glomerular filtration rate < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 , moderate/severe tricuspid regurgitation, dobutamine infusion within 24 h, and additional inotropes infusion beyond 24 h after admission. The mortality rate at 90 days after admission was significantly higher in the tolvaptan use group than in the no tolvaptan use group (14.3% vs. 8.6%, P = 0.049). However, after adjustment, the excess mortality risk of tolvaptan use relative to no tolvaptan use was no longer significant (hazard ratio = 1.53, 95% confidence interval = 0.77-3.02, P = 0.22). Patients with tolvaptan use had a longer hospital stay [median (interquartile range): 22 (15-34) days vs. 15 (11-21) days, P < 0.0001] and a higher prevalence of worsening renal failure (47.0% vs. 31.8%, P < 0.0001) and worsening heart failure (24.8% vs. 14.4%, P < 0.0001) than those without. CONCLUSIONS AHF patients with tolvaptan use had more congestive status with poorer in-hospital outcomes and higher short-term mortality than those without tolvaptan use. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02334891 (NCT02334891) and https://upload.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000017241 (UMIN000015238).
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- Ryusuke Nishikawa
- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKyoto University Graduate School of Medicine54 Shogoin Kawahara‐cho, Sakyo‐kuKyotoJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKyoto University Graduate School of Medicine54 Shogoin Kawahara‐cho, Sakyo‐kuKyotoJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKyoto University Graduate School of Medicine54 Shogoin Kawahara‐cho, Sakyo‐kuKyotoJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineShiga General HospitalMoriyamaJapan
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- Division of CardiologyTenri HospitalTenriJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKyoto University Graduate School of Medicine54 Shogoin Kawahara‐cho, Sakyo‐kuKyotoJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKyoto University Graduate School of Medicine54 Shogoin Kawahara‐cho, Sakyo‐kuKyotoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyShizuoka General HospitalShizuokaJapan
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- Department of CardiologyShizuoka General HospitalShizuokaJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKyoto University Graduate School of Medicine54 Shogoin Kawahara‐cho, Sakyo‐kuKyotoJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKyoto University Graduate School of Medicine54 Shogoin Kawahara‐cho, Sakyo‐kuKyotoJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKyoto University Graduate School of Medicine54 Shogoin Kawahara‐cho, Sakyo‐kuKyotoJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKyoto University Graduate School of Medicine54 Shogoin Kawahara‐cho, Sakyo‐kuKyotoJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineNational Cerebral and Cardiovascular CenterSuitaJapan
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- Department of CardiologyHyogo Prefectural Amagasaki General Medical CenterAmagasakiJapan
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- Department of CardiologyNational Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical CenterKyotoJapan
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- Department of CardiologyOsaka Red Cross HospitalOsakaJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKishiwada City HospitalKishiwadaJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKansai Electric Power HospitalOsakaJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKurashiki Central HospitalKurashikiJapan
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- Department of CardiologyJapanese Red Cross Wakayama Medical CenterWakayamaJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKobe City Medical Center General HospitalKobeJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKokura Memorial HospitalKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of CardiologyKurashiki Central HospitalKurashikiJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineNational Cerebral and Cardiovascular CenterSuitaJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineShinshu University Graduate School of MedicineMatsumotoJapan
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- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineKyoto University Graduate School of Medicine54 Shogoin Kawahara‐cho, Sakyo‐kuKyotoJapan
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Kazory A. Combination Diuretic Therapy to Counter Renal Sodium Avidity in Acute Heart Failure: Trials and Tribulations. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2023; 18:1372-1381. [PMID: 37102974 PMCID: PMC10578637 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.0000000000000188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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In contrast to significant advances in the management of patients with chronic heart failure over the past few years, there has been little change in how patients with acute heart failure are treated. Symptoms and signs of fluid overload are the primary reason for hospitalization of patients who experience acute decompensation of heart failure. Intravenous loop diuretics remain the mainstay of therapy in this patient population, with a significant subset of them showing suboptimal response to these agents leading to incomplete decongestion at the time of discharge. Combination diuretic therapy, that is, using loop diuretics along with an add-on agent, is a widely applied strategy to counter renal sodium avidity through sequential blockade of sodium absorption within renal tubules. The choice of the second diuretic is affected by several factors, including the site of action, the anticipated secondary effects, and the available evidence on their efficacy and safety. While the current guidelines recommend combination diuretic therapy as a viable option to overcome suboptimal response to loop diuretics, it is also acknowledged that this strategy is not supported by strong evidence and remains an area of uncertainty. The recent publication of landmark studies has regenerated the interest in sequential nephron blockade. In this article, we provide an overview of the results of the key studies on combination diuretic therapy in the setting of acute heart failure and discuss their findings primarily with regard to the effect on renal sodium avidity and cardiorenal outcomes.
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- Amir Kazory
- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension, and Renal Transplantation, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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Sato Y, Yoshihisa A, Ide T, Tohyama T, Enzan N, Matsushima S, Tsutsui H, Takeishi Y. Regional Variation in the Clinical Practice and Prognosis in Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction in Japan - A Report From the Japanese Registry of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (JROADHF). Circ J 2023; 87:1380-1391. [PMID: 37121703 DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-22-0774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The present study aimed to clarify the regional variations in clinical practice and the prognosis of patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in Japan using the Japanese Registry of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (JROADHF).Methods and Results: We recruited data of hospitalized patients with HFrEF (n=4,329) from the JROADHF. The patients were divided into 6 groups based on the region of Japan where they were hospitalized: Hokkaido-Tohoku (n=504), Kanto (n=958), Chubu (n=779), Kinki (n=902), Chugoku-Shikoku (n=446), and Kyushu (n=740). We compared the patients' characteristics, including etiology of HF and prognosis after discharge. The age of the patients was lowest in the Kanto and Kinki regions. In contrast, there were no differences in the prevalence of comorbidities, levels of B-type natriuretic peptide, or left ventricular EF among the 6 groups. Post-discharge cardiospecific prognosis, specifically, the composite of cardiac death or HF hospitalization, cardiac death, and HF hospitalization, was comparable among the 6 regions. CONCLUSIONS There were no differences in cardiospecific prognosis in patients with HFrEF among the 6 regions in Japan.
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- Yu Sato
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fukushima Medical University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fukushima Medical University
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Fukushima Medical University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Kyushu University Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
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Diaz‐Arocutipa C, Denegri‐Galvan J, Vicent L, Pariona M, Mamas MA, Hernandez AV. The added value of hypertonic saline solution to furosemide monotherapy in patients with acute decompensated heart failure: A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. Clin Cardiol 2023; 46:853-865. [PMID: 37340592 PMCID: PMC10436795 DOI: 10.1002/clc.24033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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We assessed the effects of hypertonic saline solution (HSS) plus furosemide versus furosemide alone in patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). We searched four electronic databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) until June 30, 2022. The quality of evidence (QoE) was assessed using the GRADE approach. All meta-analyses were performed using a random-effects model. A trial sequential analysis (TSA) was also conducted for intermediate and biomarker outcomes. Ten RCTs involving 3013 patients were included. HSS plus furosemide significantly reduced the length of hospital stay (mean difference [MD]: -3.60 days; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -4.56 to -2.64; QoE: moderate), weight (MD: -2.34 kg; 95% CI: -3.15 to -1.53; QoE: moderate), serum creatinine (MD: -0.41 mg/dL; 95% CI: -0.49 to -0.33; QoE: low), and type-B natriuretic peptide (MD: -124.26 pg/mL; 95% CI: -207.97 to -40.54; QoE: low) compared to furosemide alone. HSS plus furosemide significantly increased urine output (MD: 528.57 mL/24 h; 95% CI: 431.90 to 625.23; QoE: moderate), serum Na+ (MD: 6.80 mmol/L; 95% CI: 4.92 to 8.69; QoE: low), and urine Na+ (MD: 54.85 mmol/24 h; 95% CI: 46.31 to 63.38; QoE: moderate) compared to furosemide alone. TSA confirmed the benefit of HSS plus furosemide. Due to the heterogeneity in mortality and heart failure readmission, meta-analysis was not performed. Our study shows that HSS plus furosemide, compared to furosemide alone, improved surrogated outcomes in ADHF patients with low or intermediate QoE. Adequately powered RCTs are still needed to assess the benefit on heart failure readmission and mortality.
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- Cardiology DepartmentHospital Universitario 12 de Octubre and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre (imas12)MadridSpain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV)MadridSpain
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- Department of CardiologyHospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati MartinsLimaPeru
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- Keele Cardiovascular Research Group, Centre for Prognosis ResearchKeele UniversityKeeleUK
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- Vicerrectorado de InvestigaciónUniversidad San Ignacio de LoyolaLimaPeru
- Health Outcomes, Policy, and Evidence Synthesis (HOPES) GroupUniversity of Connecticut/Hartford Hospital Evidence‐Based Practice CenterHartfordCTUSA
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Greene SJ, Velazquez EJ, Anstrom KJ, Clare RM, DeWald TA, Psotka MA, Ambrosy AP, Stevens GR, Rommel JJ, Alexy T, Ketema F, Kim DY, Desvigne-Nickens P, Pitt B, Eisenstein EL, Mentz RJ. Effect of Torsemide Versus Furosemide on Symptoms and Quality of Life Among Patients Hospitalized for Heart Failure: The TRANSFORM-HF Randomized Clinical Trial. Circulation 2023; 148:124-134. [PMID: 37212600 PMCID: PMC10524905 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.123.064842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Loop diuretics are a primary therapy for the symptomatic treatment of heart failure (HF), but whether torsemide improves patient symptoms and quality of life better than furosemide remains unknown. As prespecified secondary end points, the TRANSFORM-HF trial (Torsemide Comparison With Furosemide for Management of Heart Failure) compared the effect of torsemide versus furosemide on patient-reported outcomes among patients with HF. METHODS TRANSFORM-HF was an open-label, pragmatic, randomized trial of 2859 patients hospitalized for HF (regardless of ejection fraction) across 60 hospitals in the United States. Patients were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to a loop diuretic strategy of torsemide or furosemide with investigator-selected dosage. This report examined effects on prespecified secondary end points, which included Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire Clinical Summary Score (KCCQ-CSS; assessed as adjusted mean difference in change from baseline; range, 0-100 with 100 indicating best health status; clinically important difference, ≥5 points) and Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (range, 0-6; score ≥3 supporting evaluation for depression) over 12 months. RESULTS Baseline data were available for 2787 (97.5%) patients for KCCQ-CSS and 2624 (91.8%) patients for Patient Health Questionnaire-2. Median (interquartile range) baseline KCCQ-CSS was 42 (27-60) in the torsemide group and 40 (24-59) in the furosemide group. At 12 months, there was no significant difference between torsemide and furosemide in change from baseline in KCCQ-CSS (adjusted mean difference, 0.06 [95% CI, -2.26 to 2.37]; P=0.96) or the proportion of patients with Patient Health Questionnaire-2 score ≥3 (15.1% versus 13.2%: P=0.34). Results for KCCQ-CSS were similar at 1 month (adjusted mean difference, 1.36 [95% CI, -0.64 to 3.36]; P=0.18) and 6-month follow-up (adjusted mean difference, -0.37 [95% CI, -2.52 to 1.78]; P=0.73), and across subgroups by ejection fraction phenotype, New York Heart Association class at randomization, and loop diuretic agent before hospitalization. Irrespective of baseline KCCQ-CSS tertile, there was no significant difference between torsemide and furosemide on change in KCCQ-CSS, all-cause mortality, or all-cause hospitalization. CONCLUSIONS Among patients discharged after hospitalization for HF, a strategy of torsemide compared with furosemide did not improve symptoms or quality of life over 12 months. The effects of torsemide and furosemide on patient-reported outcomes were similar regardless of ejection fraction, previous loop diuretic use, and baseline health status. REGISTRATION URL: https://www. CLINICALTRIALS gov; Unique identifier: NCT03296813.
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- Stephen J Greene
- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC (S.J.G., R.M.C., E.L.E., R.J.M.)
- Division of Cardiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC (S.J.G., T.A.D., R.J.M.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT (E.J.V.)
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- Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (K.J.A.)
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC (S.J.G., R.M.C., E.L.E., R.J.M.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC (S.J.G., T.A.D., R.J.M.)
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland (A.P.A.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY (G.R.S.)
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- Novant Health Heart and Vascular Institute, Wilmington, NC (J.J.R.)
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis (T.A.)
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- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (F.K., D.-Y.K., P.D.-N.)
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- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (F.K., D.-Y.K., P.D.-N.)
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- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD (F.K., D.-Y.K., P.D.-N.)
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (B.P.)
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC (S.J.G., R.M.C., E.L.E., R.J.M.)
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC (S.J.G., R.M.C., E.L.E., R.J.M.)
- Division of Cardiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC (S.J.G., T.A.D., R.J.M.)
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Abe M, Hemmi S, Kobayashi H. How should we treat acute kidney injury caused by renal congestion? Kidney Res Clin Pract 2023; 42:415-430. [PMID: 37098670 PMCID: PMC10407633 DOI: 10.23876/j.krcp.22.224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 04/27/2023] Open
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Decreased kidney function is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events and mortality, and heart failure (HF) is a wellknown risk factor for renal dysfunction. Acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with HF often is attributed to prerenal factors, such as renal hypoperfusion and ischemia as a result of decreased cardiac output. Another such factor is reduction of absolute or relative circulating blood volume, with the decrease in renal blood flow leading to renal hypoxia followed by a decrease in the glomerular filtration rate. However, renal congestion is increasingly being recognized as a potential cause of AKI in patients with HF. Increased central venous pressure and renal venous pressure lead to increased renal interstitial hydrostatic pressure and a reduction of the glomerular filtration rate. Both decreased kidney function and renal congestion have been shown to be important prognostic factors of HF, and adequate control of congestion is important for improving kidney function. Loop and thiazide diuretics are recommended as standard therapies to reduce volume overload. However, these agents are associated with worsening renal function even though they are effective for improving congestive symptoms. There is growing interest in tolvaptan, which can improve renal congestion by increasing excretion of free water and decreasing the required dose of loop diuretic, thereby improving kidney function. This review summarizes renal hemodynamics, the pathogenesis of AKI due to renal ischemia and renal congestion, and diagnosis and treatment options for renal congestion.
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- Masanori Abe
- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Tzoulis P, Kaltsas G, Baldeweg SE, Bouloux PM, Grossman AB. Tolvaptan for the treatment of the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD). Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab 2023; 14:20420188231173327. [PMID: 37214762 PMCID: PMC10192810 DOI: 10.1177/20420188231173327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD), the commonest cause of hyponatraemia, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Tolvaptan, an oral vasopressin V2-receptor antagonist, leads through aquaresis to an increase in serum sodium concentration and is the only medication licenced in Europe for the treatment of euvolaemic hyponatraemia. Randomised controlled trials have shown that tolvaptan is highly efficacious in correcting SIAD-related hyponatraemia. Real-world data have confirmed the marked efficacy of tolvaptan, but they have also reported a high risk of overly rapid sodium increase in patients with a very low baseline serum sodium. The lower the baseline serum sodium, the higher the tolvaptan-induced correction rate occurs. Therefore, a lower starting tolvaptan dose of 7.5 mg has been evaluated in small cohort studies, demonstrating its efficacy, but it still remains unclear as to whether it can reduce the risk of overcorrection. Most international guidelines, except for the European ones, recommend tolvaptan as second-line treatment for SIAD after fluid restriction. However, the risk of unduly rapid sodium correction in combination with its high cost have limited its routine use. Prospective controlled studies are warranted to evaluate whether tolvaptan-related sodium increase can improve patient-related clinical outcomes, such as mortality and length of hospital stay in the acute setting or neurocognitive symptoms and quality of life in the chronic setting. In addition, the potential role of a low tolvaptan starting dose needs to be further explored. Until then, tolvaptan should mainly be used as second-line treatment for SIAD, especially when there is a clinical need for prompt restoration of normonatraemia. Tolvaptan should be used with specialist input according to a structured clinical pathway, including rigorous monitoring of electrolyte and fluid balance and, if needed, implementation of appropriate measures to prevent, or when necessary reverse, overly rapid hyponatraemia correction.
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- First Department of Propaedeutic and Internal
Medicine, Laiko University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of
Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology,
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Division of Medicine, University College
London, London, UK
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- Green Templeton College, University of Oxford,
Oxford, UK
- Neuroendocrine Tumour Unit, Royal Free
Hospital, London, UK
- Centre for Endocrinology, Barts and the London
School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Gallo G, Lanza O, Savoia C. New Insight in Cardiorenal Syndrome: From Biomarkers to Therapy. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:5089. [PMID: 36982164 PMCID: PMC10049666 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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Cardiorenal syndrome consists in the coexistence of acute or chronic dysfunction of heart and kidneys resulting in a cascade of feedback mechanisms and causing damage to both organs associated with high morbidity and mortality. In the last few years, different biomarkers have been investigated with the aim to achieve an early and accurate diagnosis of cardiorenal syndrome, to provide a prognostic role and to guide the development of targeted pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. In such a context, sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, recommended as the first-line choice in the management of heart failure, might represent a promising strategy in the management of cardiorenal syndrome due to their efficacy in reducing both cardiac and renal outcomes. In this review, we will discuss the current knowledge on the pathophysiology of cardiorenal syndrome in adults, as well as the utility of biomarkers in cardiac and kidney dysfunction and potential insights into novel therapeutics.
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- Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy
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Recent Developments in the Evaluation and Management of Cardiorenal Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review. Curr Probl Cardiol 2023; 48:101509. [PMID: 36402213 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2022.101509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) is an increasingly recognized diagnostic entity associated with high morbidity and mortality among acutely ill heart failure (HF) patients with acute and/ or chronic kidney diseases (CKD). While traditionally viewed as a state of decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) due to decreased renal perfusion, mainly due to therapeutic interventions to relieve congestive in HF, recent insights into the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms of CRS led to a broader definition and further classification of CRS into 5 distinct types. In this comprehensive review, we discuss the classification of CRS, highlighting the underlying common pathogenetic pathways of heart failure and kidney injury, including increased congestion, neurohormonal dysregulation, oxidative stress as well as inflammation, and cytokine storm that are particularly evident in COVID-19 patients with multiorgan failure and also in those with other disorders including sepsis, systemic lupus erythematosus and amyloidosis. In this review we also present the recent advances in the diagnostic strategies of CRS including cardiac and renal biomarkers as well as advanced cardiac and renal imaging techniques that are available to aid in the diagnosis as well as in the prognostication of this disorder. Finally, we discuss the various therapeutic options available to-date, including fluid optimization, hemofiltration, renal replacement therapy as well as the role of SGLT2 inhibitors in light of recent data from RCTs. It is important to note that, CRS population are either excluded or underrepresented, at best, in major RCTs and therefore, therapeutic recommendations are largely extrapolated from HF and CKD clinical trials.
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Greene SJ, Felker GM. Considering Addition of Acetazolamide to Loop Diuretics as Treatment for Acute Heart Failure: ADVOR Reappraisal. JACC. HEART FAILURE 2023; 11:365-367. [PMID: 36889884 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2023.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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- Stephen J Greene
- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA; Division of Cardiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA; Division of Cardiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA. https://twitter.com/DukeHFDoc
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Chen AY, Kannan S, Chu ES, Sumarsono A. Association of 48-h net fluid status with change in renal function and dyspnea among patients with decompensated heart failure: A pooled cohort analysis of three acute heart failure trials. J Hosp Med 2023; 18:382-390. [PMID: 36811486 DOI: 10.1002/jhm.13070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acute heart failure (AHF) exacerbations are a leading cause of hospitalization in the United States. Despite the frequency of AHF hospitalizations, there are inadequate data or practice guidelines on how quickly diuresis should be achieved. OBJECTIVE To study the association of 48-h net fluid change and (A) 72-h change in creatinine and (B) 72-h change in dyspnea among patients with acute heart failure. DESIGNS, SETTINGS, AND PARTICIPANTS This is a retrospective, pooled cohort analysis of patients from the DOSE, ROSE, and ATHENA-HF trials. INTERVENTIONS The primary exposure was 48-h net fluid status. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The co-primary outcomes were 72-h change in creatinine and 72-h change in dyspnea. The secondary outcome was risk of 60-day mortality or rehospitalization. RESULTS Eight hundred and seven patients were included. The mean 48-h net fluid status was -2.9 L. A nonlinear association was observed with net fluid status and creatinine change, such that creatinine improved with each liter net negative up to 3.5 L (-0.03 mg/dL per liter negative [95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.06 to -0.01) and remained stable beyond 3.5 L (-0.01 [95% CI: -0.02 to 0.001], p = .17). Net fluid loss was associated with a monotonic improvement of dyspnea (1.4-point improvement per liter negative [95% CI: 0.7-2.2], p = .0002). Each liter net negative by 48 h was also associated with 12% decreased odds of 60-day rehospitalization or death (odds ratio: 0.88; 95% CI: 0.82-0.95; p = .002). CONCLUSION Aggressive net fluid targets within the first 48 h are associated with effective relief of patient self-reported dyspnea and improved long-term outcomes without adversely affecting renal function.
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- Alyssa Y Chen
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
- Division of Hospital Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern at Parkland Health, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
- Division of Hospital Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern at Parkland Health, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
- Division of Hospital Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern at Parkland Health, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Wang W, Gao F, He X, Gao Y, Shi L, Liu W, Zhuang X. Efficacy of tolvaptan in postoperative volume therapy for acute Stanford type A aortic dissection. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2023; 23:95. [PMID: 36803437 PMCID: PMC9942290 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-023-03125-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the increasing application of tolvaptan in cardiac surgery, there is no information on the use of tolvaptan in Stanford patients with type A aortic dissection. This study aimed to evaluate the postoperative clinical effects of tolvaptan in patients with type A aortic dissection after tafter surgery. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on 45 patients treated for type A aortic dissection in our hospital from 2018 to 2020. These included 21 patients who were treated with tolvaptan (Group T) and 24 patients who received traditional diuretics (Group L). The hospital's electronic health records were used to obtain perioperative data. RESULTS Group T did not differ significantly from Group L in terms of the duration of mechanical ventilation, postoperative blood required, length of catecholamine use, or the amount of intravenous diuretic drugs administered (all P > 0.05). The development of postoperative atrial fibrillation was significantly less in the tolvaptan group (P = 0.023). The urine volumes and change in body weight loss were slightly higher in group T than in group L but the differences were non-significant (P > 0.05). Serum potassium, creatinine, and urea nitrogen levels did not differ between the groups in the week after surgery, At the same time, sodium was significantly higher in the Group T group on day 7 after transfer from the ICU (P = 0.001). In Group L, sodium levels were also elevated by day 7 (P = 0.001). On days 3 and 7, serum creatinine and urea nitrogen levels increased in both groups (both P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Both tolvaptan and traditional diuretics were found to be effective and safe for patients with acute Stanford type A aortic dissection. Moreover, tolvaptan may be associated with reducing the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation.
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- Wenjun Wang
- grid.452337.40000 0004 0644 5246Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, China
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- grid.452337.40000 0004 0644 5246Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, China
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- grid.452337.40000 0004 0644 5246Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, China
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- grid.452337.40000 0004 0644 5246Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, China
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- grid.452337.40000 0004 0644 5246Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, China
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- grid.452337.40000 0004 0644 5246Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, China.
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Ishikawa SE, Funayama H. Hyponatremia Associated with Congestive Heart Failure: Involvement of Vasopressin and Efficacy of Vasopressin Receptor Antagonists. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12041482. [PMID: 36836016 PMCID: PMC9967582 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12041482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Hyponatremia is frequently found in patients with congestive heart failure. A reduction in effective circulatory blood volume in a volume-expanded patient with decreased cardiac output is linked to a baroreceptor-mediated non-osmotic release of arginine vasopressin (AVP). The increased production of AVP and salt and water retention in the proximal and distal tubules of the kidney by humoral, hemodynamic, and neural mechanisms increase circulatory blood volume and contribute to hyponatremia. Recent studies have indicated that hyponatremia predicts the short-term and long-term prognosis of heart failure by increasing cardiac death and rehospitalization. In addition, the early development of hyponatremia in acute myocardial infarction also predicts the long-term prognosis of worsening heart failure. AVP V2 receptor antagonism may relieve water retention, but it is unknown whether the V2 receptor inhibitor, tolvaptan, improves the long-term prognosis of congestive heart failure. The newly identified natriuretic factor in renal salt wasting has the potential of improving clinical outcomes when combined with a distal diuretic.
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- San-e Ishikawa
- Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke 329-0498, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke 329-0498, Tochigi, Japan
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Şorodoc V, Asaftei A, Puha G, Ceasovschih A, Lionte C, Sîrbu O, Bologa C, Haliga RE, Constantin M, Coman AE, Petriș OR, Stoica A, Şorodoc L. Management of Hyponatremia in Heart Failure: Practical Considerations. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13010140. [PMID: 36675801 PMCID: PMC9865833 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13010140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Hyponatremia is commonly encountered in the setting of heart failure, especially in decompensated, fluid-overloaded patients. The pathophysiology of hyponatremia in patients with heart failure is complex, including numerous mechanisms: increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, high levels of arginine vasopressin and diuretic use. Symptoms are usually mild but hyponatremic encephalopathy can occur if there is an acute decrease in serum sodium levels. It is crucial to differentiate between dilutional hyponatremia, where free water excretion should be promoted, and depletional hyponatremia, where administration of saline is needed. An inappropriate correction of hyponatremia may lead to osmotic demyelination syndrome which can cause severe neurological symptoms. Treatment options for hyponatremia in heart failure, such as water restriction or the use of hypertonic saline with loop diuretics, have limited efficacy. The aim of this review is to summarize the principal mechanisms involved in the occurrence of hyponatremia, to present the main guidelines for the treatment of hyponatremia, and to collect and analyze data from studies which target new treatment options, such as vaptans.
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- Victoriţa Şorodoc
- 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Sf. Spiridon Clinical Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- 2nd Rheumatology Department, Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital, 700661 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (A.A.); (A.C.); (C.L.)
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- 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Sf. Spiridon Clinical Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Sf. Spiridon Clinical Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (A.A.); (A.C.); (C.L.)
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (A.A.); (A.C.); (C.L.)
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Sf. Spiridon Clinical Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Sf. Spiridon Clinical Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Sf. Spiridon Clinical Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Sf. Spiridon Clinical Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Sf. Spiridon Clinical Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Sf. Spiridon Clinical Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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Liu Y, Zhang Y, Chen H, Zhao J, Ma Q, Yang G, Wang X, Wu Z, Hou J, Cheng Q, Ao Q. Efficacy of tolvaptan on the short and mid-term prognosis in elderly patients with acute heart failure coexisting with oliguria: A retrospective cohort study. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 9:1075631. [PMID: 36698930 PMCID: PMC9868427 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.1075631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background In patients with acute heart failure (AHF) coexisting with oliguria, high doses of loop diuretics are often ineffective in increasing urine output and may adversely affect the patient's prognosis, especially in elderly patients. We investigated the efficacy of adding tolvaptan (TLV) on improving the prognosis in elderly patients with AHF coexisting with oliguria. Methods All data for this retrospective cohort study were extracted from the electronic medical record system of the Second Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital from January 2018 to December 2020. Patients diagnosed with AHF coexisting with oliguria were enrolled in this study and were divided into TLV and non-TLV groups based on the use of TLV. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality at 7 and 90-day. The secondary outcomes were the remission of AHF within 7 and 30 days or continued progression of AHF, and new-onset chronic kidney disease (CKD) after 90 days. Cox proportional hazards regression was used to assess the relationships between all-cause mortality and diuretic regimens, demographics, laboratory parameters, comorbidities, and medications. Results A total of 308 patients met the study criteria for the final statistical analysis, and they had a median age of 91 years (88, 95). The results showed that the addition of TLV was associated with a decreased risk of the 7 and 90-day all-cause mortality in patients with AHF with oliguria [adjusted HR, 95% CI: 0.60 (0.37, 0.98), p = 0.042; 0.56 (0.41, 0.75), p < 0.001, respectively]. Adding TLV significantly increased urine output and decreased N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels in 7 days, and alleviated the progression of AHF within 30 days. There were no statistically significant differences between the patients with or without TLV in terms of the occurrence of hypernatremia, the development of hepatic impairment within 30 days, and new-onset CKD after 90 days. Conclusions This study demonstrated that the addition of TLV was clinically effective in increasing urine output, and had favorable effects on alleviating AHF progression and may reduce the risk of all-cause mortality at 7 and 90-day in elderly patients with AHF with oliguria, and TLV had a good safety profile. Trial registration http://www.chictr.org.cn/showprojen.aspx?proj=148046, identifier: ChiCTR2200055518.
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The Therapeutic Role of SGLT-2 Inhibitors in Acute Heart Failure: From Pathophysiologic Mechanisms to Clinical Evidence with Pooled Analysis of Relevant Studies across Safety and Efficacy Endpoints of Interest. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12122062. [PMID: 36556427 PMCID: PMC9782870 DOI: 10.3390/life12122062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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(1) Background: Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors constitute a novel drug class with remarkable cardiovascular benefits for patients with chronic heart failure (HF). Recently, this class has been utilized in acute HF as an additional treatment option to classic diuretics, which remain the cornerstone of treatment. (2) Methods: We attempted to identify those pathophysiologic mechanisms targeted by SGLT-2 inhibitors, which could be of benefit to patients with acute HF. We then conducted a comprehensive review of the literature within the PubMed database in order to identify relevant studies, both randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies, assessing the safety and efficacy of SGLT-2 inhibitors in acute HF. (3) Results: SGLT-2 inhibitors induce significant osmotic diuresis and natriuresis, decrease interstitial fluid volume and blood pressure, improve left ventricular (LV) function, ameliorate LV remodeling and prevent atrial arrhythmia occurrence, mechanisms that seem to be beneficial in acute HF. However, currently available studies, including six RCTs and two real-world studies, provide conflicting results concerning the true efficacy of SGLT-2 inhibitors, including "hard" surrogate endpoints. (4) Conclusions: Current evidence appears insufficient to substantiate the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors in acute HF. Further trials are required to shed more light on this issue.
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Lee Y, Yoo KD, Baek SH, Kim YG, Kim HJ, Ryu JY, Paek JH, Suh SH, Oh SW, Lee J, Jhee JH, Suh JS, Yang EM, Park YH, Kim YL, Choi M, Oh KH, Kim S. Korean Society of Nephrology 2022 recommendations on controversial issues in diagnosis and management of hyponatremia. Korean J Intern Med 2022; 37:1120-1137. [PMID: 36245341 PMCID: PMC9666265 DOI: 10.3904/kjim.2022.174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The Korean Society for Electrolyte and Blood Pressure Research, in collaboration with the Korean Society of Nephrology, has published a clinical practice guideline (CPG) document for hyponatremia treatment. The document is based on an extensive evidence-based review of the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of hyponatremia with the multidisciplinary participation of representative experts in hyponatremia with methodologist support for guideline development. This CPG consists of 12 recommendations (two for diagnosis, eight for treatment, and two for special situations) based on eight detailed topics and nine key questions. Each recommendation begins with statements graded by the strength of the recommendations and the quality of the evidence. Each statement is followed by rationale supporting the recommendations. The committee issued conditional recommendations in favor of rapid intermittent bolus administration of hypertonic saline in severe hyponatremia, the use of vasopressin receptor antagonists in heart failure with hypervolemic hyponatremia, and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis with moderate to severe hyponatremia, the individualization of desmopressin use, and strong recommendation on the administration of isotonic fluids as maintenance fluid therapy in hospitalized pediatric patients. We hope that this CPG will provide useful recommendations in practice, with the aim of providing clinical support for shared decision-making to improve patient outcomes.
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- Yeonhee Lee
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Uijeongbu,
Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong,
Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul,
Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu,
Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju,
Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul,
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul,
Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon,
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju,
Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam,
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- Department of Biostatistics, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul,
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- Division for Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-Based Healthcare Collaborating Agency (NECA), Seoul,
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul,
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam,
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Fu Z, Zhang X, Zhao X, Wang Q. U-Shaped Relationship of Sodium-to-chloride Ratio on admission and Mortality in Elderly Patients with Heart Failure. Curr Probl Cardiol 2022; 48:101419. [PMID: 36181785 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2022.101419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS Serum sodium and chloride have clinical significance in the prognosis of heart failure. Little is known regarding the prognostic value of sodium-to-chloride (Na/Cl) ratio in patients with heart failure. This study sought to investigate the association between Na/Cl ratio on admission and mortality risk of elderly patients with acute heart failure in a retrospective cohort. METHODS AND RESULTS We included 1819 patients (aged over 60) from the Zigong Heart Failure Study. Patients were grouped according to Na/Cl ratio and followed up for all-cause mortality at 3 months. Restricted cubic spline, cox proportional hazard regression and Kaplan-Meier curve were used to examine the correlation between serum Na/Cl ratio on admission and mortality risk. Restricted cubic spline analysis suggested a U-shaped association between Na/Cl ratio on admission and 3 months mortality risk (p nonlinearity <0.001), with the nadir of risk at 1.34. After adjustment for multivariate, patients with Na/Cl ratio <1.3 or ≥ 1.4 had hazard ratios for mortality of 3.58 (95% CI, 1.63-7.84) and 2.66 (95% CI, 1.23-5.72) compared with those with Na/Cl ratio of 1.3-1.4. The cumulative hazard of mortality estimates significantly differed across Na/Cl ratio groups (log-rank p<0.001). Subgroup analysis showed there were no interactions with absent or present of hyponatremia and hypochloremia (p for interaction all >0.05). CONCLUSIONS Both low and high Na/Cl ratios were associated with an increased mortality risk in elderly patients with acute heart failure. Further studies need to verify these two biochemical phenotypes and develop corresponding treatment strategies.
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- Zhiqing Fu
- Department of cardiology, the Second Medical Center & National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Department of cardiology, the Second Medical Center & National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Department of cardiology, the Second Medical Center & National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- The outpatient department, Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine & Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China.
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Dai H, Li H, Wang B, Zhang J, Chen Y, Zhang X, Liu Y, Shang H. Efficacy of pharmacologic therapies in patients with acute heart failure: A network meta-analysis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:677589. [PMID: 36210851 PMCID: PMC9537610 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.677589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: A network meta-analysis (NMA) of the current recommended drugs for the treatment of acute heart failure (AHF), was performed to compare the relative efficacy.Methods: We used PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Clinical Trials Register, and Web of Science systems to search studies of randomized controlled trials (RCT) for the treatment of AHF recommended by the guidelines and expert consensus until 1 December 2020. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality within 30 days. The secondary outcomes included 30-days all-cause rehospitalization, rates of HF-related rehospitalization, rates of adverse events, and rates of serious adverse events. A Bayesian NMA based on random effects model was performed.Results: After screening 14,888 citations, 23 RCTs (17,097 patients) were included, focusing on nesiritide, placebo, serelaxin, rhANP, omecamtiv mecarbil, tezosentan, KW-3902, conivaptan, tolvaptan, TRV027, chlorothiazide, metolazone, ularitide, relaxin, and rolofylline. Omecamtiv mecarbil had significantly lower all-cause mortality rates than the placebo (odds ratio 0.04, 0.01–0.22), rhANP (odds ratio 0.03, 0–0.40), serelaxin (odds ratio 0.05, 0.01–0.38), tezosentan (odds ratio 0.04, 0–0.22), tolvaptan (odds ratio 0.04, 0.01–0.30), and TRV027 (odds ratio 0.03, 0–0.36). No drug was superior to the other drugs for the secondary outcomes and safety outcomes.Conclusion: No drug was superior to the other drugs for the secondary outcomes and safety outcomes. Current drugs for AHF show similar efficacy and safety.
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- *Correspondence: Yan Liu, ; Hongcai Shang,
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Belkin MN, Imamura T, Rodgers D, Kanelidis AJ, Henry MP, Fujino T, Kagan V, Meehan K, Okray J, Creighton S, LaBuhn C, Song T, Ota T, Jeevanandam V, Nguyen AB, Chung BB, Smith BA, Kalantari S, Grinstein J, Sarswat N, Pinney SP, Sayer G, Kim G, Uriel N. Postoperative tolvaptan use in left ventricular assist device patients: The TOLVAD randomized pilot study. Artif Organs 2022; 46:10.1111/aor.14375. [PMID: 36574590 PMCID: PMC10227625 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Tolvaptan, a selective vasopressin type-2 antagonist, has been shown to increase serum sodium (Na) and urine output in hyponatremic left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients in retrospective studies. In this prospective randomized pilot study, we aimed to assess the efficacy of tolvaptan in this population. METHODS We conducted a prospective, randomized, non-blinded pilot study of LVAD recipients with post-operative hyponatremia (Na < 135 mEq/L) (NCT05408104). Eligible participants were randomized to receive tolvaptan 15 mg daily in addition to usual care versus usual care alone. The primary outcome was a change in Na level and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), from the first post-operative day of hyponatremia (the day of randomization) to discharge. RESULTS A total of 33 participants were enrolled, and 28 underwent randomization (median age 55 [IQR 50-62]), 21% women, 54% Black, 32% ischemic cardiomyopathy, median baseline Na 135 (IQR 134-138). Fifteen participants were randomized to tolvaptan (TLV) and 13 were randomized to usual care alone (No-TLV). Mean change in Na from randomization to discharge in the TLV group was 2.7 mEq/L (95%CI 0.7-4.7, p = 0.013) and 1.8 (95%CI 0.5-4.0, p = 0.11) in the No-TLV group, though baseline and final Na levels were similar between groups. The mean change in eGFR was 2.6 ml/min/1.73 m2 (95%CI 10.1-15.3, p = 0.59) in TLV versus 7.5 ml/min/1.73 m2 (95%CI 5.2-20.2, p = 0.15) in No-TLV. TLV participants had significantly more urine output than No-TLV patients during their first 24 h after randomization (3294 vs 2155 ml, p = 0.043). CONCLUSION TLV significantly increases urine output, with nominal improvement in Na level, in hyponatremic post-operative LVAD patients without adversely impacting renal function.
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- Cardiac Surgery, UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Cardiac Surgery, UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Cardiac Surgery, UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Cardiac Surgery, UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Cardiac Surgery, UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Cardiac Surgery, UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Cardiology, UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Cardiology, UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Cardiology, UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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Shang W, Zhang Y, Han D. Benefits of tolvaptan on early dyspnea relief in patients with acute heart failure: A meta-analysis. Clin Cardiol 2022; 45:995-1001. [PMID: 35916355 PMCID: PMC9574714 DOI: 10.1002/clc.23889] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Considering the prevalence of dyspnea in acute heart failure (AHF), its reduction is important to both patients and caregivers. This meta‐analysis was performed to determine the efficacy and safety of tolvaptan on early dyspnea relief in patients with AHF. A systematic search was made of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and clinicaltrials.gov, without language restrictions. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on treatment of AHF with tolvaptan, compared with placebo or blank, were reviewed. Studies were pooled to relative risk (RR), with 95% confidence interval (CI). Five RCTs (enrolling 4857 participants) met the inclusion criteria. Tolvaptan presented significant effects on 12 h dyspnea relief (RR: 1.98; 95% CI: 1.24−3.15; p = .004), 24 h/day 1 dyspnea relief (RR: 1.15; 95% CI: 1.07−1.24; p = .0003), 48 h dyspnea relief (RR: 1.20; 95% CI: 1.06−1.36; p = .004), and 72 h dyspnea relief (RR: 1.18; 95% CI: 1.02−1.37; p = .03). No significant increase was noticed in the incidence of worsening renal function in tolvaptan group (RR: 1.10; 95% CI: 0.87−1.39; p = .43). Tolvaptan treatment significantly improved patient‐assessed dyspnea early and persistently in patients with AHF.
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- Wenli Shang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Lee Y, Yoo KD, Baek SH, Kim YG, Kim HJ, Ryu JY, Paek JH, Suh SH, Oh SW, Lee J, Jhee JH, Suh JS, Yang EM, Park YH, Kim YL, Choi M, Oh KH, Kim S. Korean Society of Nephrology 2022 Recommendations on controversial issues in diagnosis and management of hyponatremia. Kidney Res Clin Pract 2022; 41:393-411. [PMID: 35919925 PMCID: PMC9346392 DOI: 10.23876/j.krcp.33.555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The Korean Society for Electrolyte and Blood Pressure Research, in collaboration with the Korean Society of Nephrology, has published a clinical practice guideline (CPG) document for hyponatremia treatment. The document is based on an extensive evidence-based review of the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of hyponatremia with the multidisciplinary participation of representative experts in hyponatremia with methodologist support for guideline development. This CPG consists of 12 recommendations (two for diagnosis, eight for treatment, and two for special situations) based on eight detailed topics and nine key questions. Each recommendation begins with statements graded by the strength of the recommendations and the quality of the evidence. Each statement is followed by rationale supporting the recommendations. The committee issued conditional recommendations in favor of rapid intermittent bolus administration of hypertonic saline in severe hyponatremia, the use of vasopressin receptor antagonists in heart failure with hypervolemic hyponatremia, and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis with moderate to severe hyponatremia, the individualization of desmopressin use, and strong recommendation on the administration of isotonic fluids as maintenance fluid therapy in hospitalized pediatric patients. We hope that this CPG will provide useful recommendations in practice, with the aim of providing clinical support for shared decision-making to improve patient outcomes.
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- Yeonhee Lee
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Uijeongbu, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division for Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-Based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: Sejoong Kim Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82 Gumi-ro, 173beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam 13620, Republic of Korea. E-mail:
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Lee Y, Yoo KD, Baek SH, Kim YG, Kim HJ, Ryu JY, Paek JH, Suh SH, Oh SW, Lee J, Jhee JH, Suh JS, Yang EM, Park YH, Kim YL, Choi M, Oh KH, Kim S. Korean Society of Nephrology 2022 Recommendations on controversial issues in diagnosis and management of hyponatremia. Kidney Res Clin Pract 2022. [PMCID: PMC9351400 DOI: 10.23876/j.krcp.33.666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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- Yeonhee Lee
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Uijeongbu, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division for Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-Based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: Sejoong Kim Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82 Gumi-ro, 173beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam 13620, Republic of Korea. E-mail:
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Rodríguez-Espinosa D, Guzman-Bofarull J, De La Fuente-Mancera JC, Maduell F, Broseta JJ, Farrero M. Multimodal Strategies for the Diagnosis and Management of Refractory Congestion. An Integrated Cardiorenal Approach. Front Physiol 2022; 13:913580. [PMID: 35874534 PMCID: PMC9304751 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.913580] [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] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Refractory congestion is common in acute and chronic heart failure, and it significantly impacts functional class, renal function, hospital admissions, and survival. In this paper, the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in cardiorenal syndrome and the interplay between heart failure and chronic kidney disease are reviewed. Although the physical exam remains key in identifying congestion, new tools such as biomarkers or lung, vascular, and renal ultrasound are currently being used to detect subclinical forms and can potentially impact its management. Thus, an integrated multimodal diagnostic algorithm is proposed. There are several strategies for treating congestion, although data on their efficacy are scarce and have not been validated. Herein, we review the optimal use and monitorization of different diuretic types, administration route, dose titration using urinary volume and natriuresis, and a sequential diuretic scheme to achieve a multitargeted nephron blockade, common adverse events, and how to manage them. In addition, we discuss alternative strategies such as subcutaneous furosemide, hypertonic saline, and albumin infusions and the available evidence of their role in congestion management. We also discuss the use of extracorporeal therapies, such as ultrafiltration, peritoneal dialysis, or conventional hemodialysis, in patients with normal or impaired renal function. This review results from a multidisciplinary view involving both nephrologists and cardiologists.
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- Diana Rodríguez-Espinosa
- Department of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Emara AN, Mansour NO, Elnaem MH, Wadie M, Dehele IS, Shams MEE. Efficacy of Nondiuretic Pharmacotherapy for Improving the Treatment of Congestion in Patients with Acute Heart Failure: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11113112. [PMID: 35683505 PMCID: PMC9181246 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11113112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Diuretic therapy is the mainstay during episodes of acute heart failure (AHF). Diuretic resistance is often encountered and poses a substantial challenge for clinicians. There is a lack of evidence on the optimal strategies to tackle this problem. This review aimed to compare the outcomes associated with congestion management based on a strategy of pharmacological nondiuretic-based regimens. The PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and ScienceDirect databases were systematically searched for all randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of adjuvant pharmacological treatments used during hospitalisation episodes of AHF patients. Congestion relief constitutes the main target in AHF; hence, only studies with efficacy indicators related to decongestion enhancement were included. The Cochrane risk-of-bias tool was used to evaluate the methodological quality of the included RCTs. Twenty-three studies were included; dyspnea relief constituted the critical efficacy endpoint in most included studies. However, substantial variations in dyspnea measurement were found. Tolvaptan and serelaxin were found to be promising options that might improve decongestion in AHF patients. However, further high-quality RCTs using a standardised approach to diuretic management, including dosing and monitoring strategies, are crucial to provide new insights and recommendations for managing heart failure in acute settings.
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- Abdelrahman N. Emara
- Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt; (A.N.E.); (N.O.M.); (M.E.E.S.)
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- Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt; (A.N.E.); (N.O.M.); (M.E.E.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 25200, Pahang, Malaysia
- Quality Use of Medicines Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 25200, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Cardiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt;
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- Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt; (A.N.E.); (N.O.M.); (M.E.E.S.)
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Fu Z, An L, Lu X, Sheng L, Liu H. Serum Chloride Is Inversely Associated With 3 Months Outcomes in Chinese Patients With Heart Failure, a Retrospective Cohort Study. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:855053. [PMID: 35571169 PMCID: PMC9096445 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.855053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Serum chloride was recently found to be associated with prognosis of heart failure in western countries. However, the evidence was scarce in Asia. We aimed to investigated the relationship between serum chloride and clinical outcomes in a Chinese cohort with hospitalized heart failure. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the data from PhysioNet, involving 1996 patients who were admitted with heart failure between December 2016 and June 2019. Outcome was a composite endpoint of all-cause death or rehospitalization at 3 months. Results The incidence of the composite endpoint was 26.8% (535/1,996); it was 32.2% (213/662), 25.0% (165/661), and 23.3% (157/673) by chloride tertiles (from the lowest to the highest), respectively. The serum chloride at admission was independently and inversely associated with the composite endpoint risk (hazard ratio: 0.967; 95% confidence interval: 0.939 to 0.996; p = 0.026) in contrast to sodium, which was no longer significant (p > 0.05) after multivariable adjustment. Pearson correlation between serum chloride and sodium was 0.747 (p < 0.001). However, an increased AUC was not observed by adding sodium to model composed of age, sex, NYHA class, diabetes, log BNP and chloride (0.620 vs. 0.612, p = 0.132). Subgroup analysis showed the presence or absence of hyponatremia did not affect the association between chloride and composite endpoint risk. Conclusions Low serum chloride at admission was associated with poor outcomes in Chinese hospitalized patients with heart failure. These findings warrant future studies for tackling the potential pathophysiological mechanisms and correction methods of hypochloremia in heart failure.
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- Zhiqing Fu
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Medical Center & National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center & National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Medical Center & National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Medical Center & National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Li Sheng
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Medical Center & National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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McDonagh TA, Metra M, Adamo M, Gardner RS, Baumbach A, Böhm M, Burri H, Butler J, Čelutkienė J, Chioncel O, Cleland JG, Coats AJ, Crespo-Leiro MG, Farmakis D, Gilard M, Heyman S, Hoes AW, Jaarsma T, Jankowska EA, Lainscak M, Lam CS, Lyon AR, McMurray JJ, Mebazaa A, Mindham R, Muneretto C, Francesco Piepoli M, Price S, Rosano GM, Ruschitzka F, Skibelund AK. Guía ESC 2021 sobre el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la insuficiencia cardiaca aguda y crónica. Rev Esp Cardiol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recesp.2021.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Cox ZL, Rao VS, Testani JM. Classic and Novel Mechanisms of Diuretic Resistance in Cardiorenal Syndrome. KIDNEY360 2022; 3:954-967. [PMID: 36128483 PMCID: PMC9438407 DOI: 10.34067/kid.0006372021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Despite the incompletely understood multiple etiologies and underlying mechanisms, cardiorenal syndrome is characterized by decreased glomerular filtration and sodium avidity. The underlying level of renal sodium avidity is of primary importance in driving a congested heart failure phenotype and ultimately determining the response to diuretic therapy. Historically, mechanisms of kidney sodium avidity and resultant diuretic resistance were primarily extrapolated to cardiorenal syndrome from non-heart failure populations. Yet, the mechanisms appear to differ between these populations. Recent literature in acute decompensated heart failure has refuted several classically accepted diuretic resistance mechanisms and reshaped how we conceptualize diuretic resistance mechanisms in cardiorenal syndrome. Herein, we propose an anatomically based categorization of diuretic resistance mechanisms to establish the relative importance of specific transporters and translate findings toward therapeutic strategies. Within this categorical structure, we discuss classic and novel mechanisms of diuretic resistance.
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- Zachary L. Cox
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy, Nashville, Tennessee,Department of Pharmacy, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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de la Espriella R, Santas E, Zegri Reiriz I, Górriz JL, Cobo Marcos M, Núñez J. Quantification and treatment of congestion in heart failure: A clinical and pathophysiological overview. Nefrologia 2022; 42:145-162. [PMID: 36153911 DOI: 10.1016/j.nefroe.2021.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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Renal sodium and water retention with resulting extracellular volume expansion and redistribution are hallmark features of heart failure syndromes. However, congestion assessment, monitoring, and treatment represent a real challenge in daily clinical practice. This document reviewed historical and contemporary evidence of available methods for determining volume status and discuss pharmacological aspects and pathophysiological principles that underlie diuretic use.
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- Rafael de la Espriella
- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain; Grupo de Trabajo Cardiorrenal, Asociación de Insuficiencia Cardiaca, Sociedad Española de Cardiología, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain; Grupo de Trabajo Cardiorrenal, Asociación de Insuficiencia Cardiaca, Sociedad Española de Cardiología, Spain
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- Grupo de Trabajo Cardiorrenal, Asociación de Insuficiencia Cardiaca, Sociedad Española de Cardiología, Spain; Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Grupo de Trabajo Cardiorrenal, Asociación de Insuficiencia Cardiaca, Sociedad Española de Cardiología, Spain; Servicio de Nefrología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain; Departamento de Medicina, Universidad de Valencia, Spain
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- Grupo de Trabajo Cardiorrenal, Asociación de Insuficiencia Cardiaca, Sociedad Española de Cardiología, Spain; Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain; CIBER Cardiovascular, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain; CIBER Cardiovascular, Spain.
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Temporal Change in Renoprotective Effect of Tolvaptan on Patients with Heart Failure: AURORA Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11040977. [PMID: 35207249 PMCID: PMC8879381 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11040977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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(1) Background: It has been reported that tolvaptan (TLV) has a renoprotective effect in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) patients, but whether this effect is continued for a long time is unclear. Thus, we evaluated the time course of the renoprotective effect of TLV, in addition to the prognosis, in ADHF patients. (2) Methods: We investigated 911 ADHF patients from the AURORA (Acute Heart Failure Registry in Osaka Rosai Hospital) registry. After propensity score matching, 58 patients who started to receive TLV at least two days after the hospitalization (TLV group) and 58 who did not (non-TLV group) were examined. We compared the changes in the creatinine (Cr) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) between baseline and each time point (five days, discharge, and one year) as the index of the renoprotective effect, and rate of rehospitalizations and all-cause mortality for one year between the two groups. (3) Results: The change in Cr and eGFR levels was significantly higher in the TLV group than the non-TLV group five days after admission but the difference between the two groups gradually diminished. A Kaplan–Meier analysis showed that the survival and rehospitalization rates in the TLV and non-TLV groups were similar up to one year. (4) TLV revealed a temporal change in the renoprotective effect, which may be correlated with no long-term beneficial effect of TLV.
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Nishino M, Tanaka A, Kawanami S, Sugae H, Ukita K, Kawamura A, Nakamura H, Matsuhiro Y, Yasumoto K, Tsuda M, Okamoto N, Matsunaga-Lee Y, Yano M, Egami Y, Tanouchi J. Suitable Dose of Long-Term Tolvaptan to Reduce Heart Failure Rehospitalizations. Int Heart J 2022; 63:85-90. [DOI: 10.1536/ihj.21-396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Division of Cardiology, Osaka Rosai Hospital
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McDonagh TA, Metra M, Adamo M, Gardner RS, Baumbach A, Böhm M, Burri H, Butler J, Čelutkienė J, Chioncel O, Cleland JGF, Coats AJS, Crespo-Leiro MG, Farmakis D, Gilard M, Heymans S, Hoes AW, Jaarsma T, Jankowska EA, Lainscak M, Lam CSP, Lyon AR, McMurray JJV, Mebazaa A, Mindham R, Muneretto C, Francesco Piepoli M, Price S, Rosano GMC, Ruschitzka F, Kathrine Skibelund A. 2021 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure: Developed by the Task Force for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). With the special contribution of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the ESC. Eur J Heart Fail 2022; 24:4-131. [PMID: 35083827 DOI: 10.1002/ejhf.2333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 791] [Impact Index Per Article: 395.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Document Reviewers: Rudolf A. de Boer (CPG Review Coordinator) (Netherlands), P. Christian Schulze (CPG Review Coordinator) (Germany), Magdy Abdelhamid (Egypt), Victor Aboyans (France), Stamatis Adamopoulos (Greece), Stefan D. Anker (Germany), Elena Arbelo (Spain), Riccardo Asteggiano (Italy), Johann Bauersachs (Germany), Antoni Bayes-Genis (Spain), Michael A. Borger (Germany), Werner Budts (Belgium), Maja Cikes (Croatia), Kevin Damman (Netherlands), Victoria Delgado (Netherlands), Paul Dendale (Belgium), Polychronis Dilaveris (Greece), Heinz Drexel (Austria), Justin Ezekowitz (Canada), Volkmar Falk (Germany), Laurent Fauchier (France), Gerasimos Filippatos (Greece), Alan Fraser (United Kingdom), Norbert Frey (Germany), Chris P. Gale (United Kingdom), Finn Gustafsson (Denmark), Julie Harris (United Kingdom), Bernard Iung (France), Stefan Janssens (Belgium), Mariell Jessup (United States of America), Aleksandra Konradi (Russia), Dipak Kotecha (United Kingdom), Ekaterini Lambrinou (Cyprus), Patrizio Lancellotti (Belgium), Ulf Landmesser (Germany), Christophe Leclercq (France), Basil S. Lewis (Israel), Francisco Leyva (United Kingdom), AleVs Linhart (Czech Republic), Maja-Lisa Løchen (Norway), Lars H. Lund (Sweden), Donna Mancini (United States of America), Josep Masip (Spain), Davor Milicic (Croatia), Christian Mueller (Switzerland), Holger Nef (Germany), Jens-Cosedis Nielsen (Denmark), Lis Neubeck (United Kingdom), Michel Noutsias (Germany), Steffen E. Petersen (United Kingdom), Anna Sonia Petronio (Italy), Piotr Ponikowski (Poland), Eva Prescott (Denmark), Amina Rakisheva (Kazakhstan), Dimitrios J. Richter (Greece), Evgeny Schlyakhto (Russia), Petar Seferovic (Serbia), Michele Senni (Italy), Marta Sitges (Spain), Miguel Sousa-Uva (Portugal), Carlo G. Tocchetti (Italy), Rhian M. Touyz (United Kingdom), Carsten Tschoepe (Germany), Johannes Waltenberger (Germany/Switzerland) All experts involved in the development of these guidelines have submitted declarations of interest. These have been compiled in a report and published in a supplementary document simultaneously to the guidelines. The report is also available on the ESC website www.escardio.org/guidelines For the Supplementary Data which include background information and detailed discussion of the data that have provided the basis for the guidelines see European Heart Journal online.
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Minh NG, Hoang HN, Maeda D, Matsue Y. Tolvaptan Add-on Therapy to Overcome Loop Diuretic Resistance in Acute Heart Failure With Renal Dysfunction (DR-AHF): Design and Rationale. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 8:783181. [PMID: 35155599 PMCID: PMC8829876 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.783181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Diuretic Resistance in Acute Heart Failure (DR-AHF) was designed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the early tolvaptan (a vasopressin-2 receptor antagonist) add-on therapy in patients with AHF with renal dysfunction and to provide clinical evidence of loop diuretic resistance. Methods and Results This single-centered, open-labeled, randomized, and controlled trial enrolled 128 patients hospitalized with AHF, as participants. These patients with a wet-warm phenotype, whose estimated glomerular filtration rates are of ≥15 ml/min/1.73 m2 and ≤ 60 ml/min/1.73 m2, with a cumulative urine output of <300 ml 2 h after the first dose of intravenous furosemide, will be randomly assigned 1:1 to receive standard care with an uptitrating intravenous furosemide alone, or a combination therapy with 15 mg of tolvaptan administered once daily for 2 days. The standard furosemide treatment will follow the latest position statements of the Heart Failure Association. The primary endpoint is the cumulative urine output at 48 h. The key secondary endpoints include the improvement of fractional excretion of sodium at 6 h, the total dose of furosemide, and the incidence of worsening renal function (WRF) at 48 h. Conclusions Although the combination of diuretic treatment has recently gained more attention due to its physiologically synergistic action, its advantages may be outweighed by the substantial risk of electrolyte disturbances and severe WRF. Further, there is no consensus on the time point for early starting of add-on therapy and for the preferred diuretic combination. Trial registration NCT04331132.
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- Nhat Giang Minh
- Department of Cardiology, Nhan Dan Gia Dinh Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- *Correspondence: Nhat Giang Minh
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- Department of Cardiology, Nhan Dan Gia Dinh Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Cardiovascular Respiratory Sleep Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Despite recent advances in the treatment of chronic heart failure, therapeutic options for acute heart failure (AHF) remain limited. AHF admissions are associated with significant multi-organ dysfunction, especially worsening renal failure, which results in significant morbidity and mortality. There are several aspects of AHF management: diagnosis, decongestion, vasoactive therapy, goal-directed medical therapy initiation and safe transition of care. Effective diagnosis and prognostication could be very helpful in an acute setting and rely upon biomarker evaluation with noninvasive assessment of fluid status. Decongestive strategies could be tailored to include pharmaceutical options along with consideration of utilizing ultrafiltration for refractory hypervolemia. Vasoactive agents to augment cardiac function have been evaluated in patients with AHF but have shown to only have limited efficacy. Post stabilization, initiation of quadruple goal-directed medical therapy—angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors, mineral receptor antagonists, sodium glucose type 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors, and beta blockers—to prevent myocardial remodeling is being advocated as a standard of care. Safe transition of care is needed prior to discharge to prevent heart failure rehospitalization and mortality. Post-discharge close ambulatory monitoring (including remote hemodynamic monitoring), virtual visits, and rehabilitation are some of the strategies to consider. We hereby review the contemporary approach in AHF diagnosis and management.
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- Hayaan Kamran
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Kapur NK, Kiernan MS, Gorgoshvili I, Yousefzai R, Vorovich EE, Tedford RJ, Sauer AJ, Abraham J, Resor CD, Kimmelstiel CD, Benzuly KH, Steinberg DH, Messer J, Burkhoff D, Karas RH. Intermittent Occlusion of the Superior Vena Cava to Improve Hemodynamics in Patients With Acutely Decompensated Heart Failure: The VENUS-HF Early Feasibility Study. Circ Heart Fail 2022; 15:e008934. [PMID: 35000420 DOI: 10.1161/circheartfailure.121.008934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Reducing congestion remains a primary target of therapy for acutely decompensated heart failure. The VENUS-HF EFS (VENUS-Heart Failure Early Feasibility Study) is the first clinical trial testing intermittent occlusion of the superior vena cava with the preCARDIA system, a catheter mounted balloon and pump console, to improve decongestion in acutely decompensated heart failure. METHODS In a multicenter, prospective, single-arm exploratory safety and feasibility trial, 30 patients with acutely decompensated heart failure were assigned to preCARDIA therapy for 12 or 24 hours. The primary safety outcome was a composite of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events through 30 days. Secondary end points included technical success defined as successful preCARDIA placement, treatment, and removal and reduction in right atrial and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure. Other efficacy measures included urine output and patient-reported symptoms. RESULTS Thirty patients were enrolled and assigned to receive the preCARDIA system. Freedom from device- or procedure-related major adverse events was observed in 100% (n=30/30) of patients. The system was successfully placed, activated and removed after 12 (n=6) or 24 hours (n=23) in 97% (n=29/30) of patients. Compared with baseline values, right atrial pressure decreased by 34% (17±4 versus 11±5 mm Hg, P<0.001) and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure decreased by 27% (31±8 versus 22±9 mm Hg, P<0.001). Compared with pretreatment values, urine output and net fluid balance increased by 130% and 156%, respectively, with up to 24 hours of treatment (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS We report the first-in-human experience of intermittent superior vena cava occlusion using the preCARDIA system to reduce congestion in acutely decompensated heart failure. PreCARDIA treatment for up to 24 hours was well tolerated without device- or procedure-related serious or major adverse events and associated with reduced filling pressures and increased urine output. These results support future studies characterizing the clinical utility of the preCARDIA system. REGISTRATION URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT03836079.
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- Navin K Kapur
- Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA (N.K.K., M.S.K., C.D.R., C.D.K., R.H.K.)
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- Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA (N.K.K., M.S.K., C.D.R., C.D.K., R.H.K.)
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston (R.J.T., D.H.S.)
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- Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA (N.K.K., M.S.K., C.D.R., C.D.K., R.H.K.)
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- Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL (E.E.V., K.H.B.)
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- Cardiovascular Research Foundation, West Harrison, NY (D.B.)
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- Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA (N.K.K., M.S.K., C.D.R., C.D.K., R.H.K.)
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Lee Y, Yoo KD, Baek SH, Kim YG, Kim HJ, Ryu JY, Paek JH, Suh SH, Oh SW, Lee J, Jhee JH, Suh JS, Yang EM, Park YH, Kim YL, Choi M, Oh KH, Kim S. Korean Society of Nephrology 2022 Recommendations on Controversial Issues in Diagnosis and Management of Hyponatremia. Electrolyte Blood Press 2022; 20:21-38. [DOI: 10.5049/ebp.2022.20.1.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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- Yeonhee Lee
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division for Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-Based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Gill GS, Lam PH, Brar V, Patel S, Arundel C, Deedwania P, Faselis C, Allman RM, Zhang S, Morgan CJ, Fonarow GC, Ahmed A. In-Hospital Weight Loss and Outcomes in Patients With Heart Failure. J Card Fail 2021; 28:1116-1124. [PMID: 34998703 DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2021.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acute decompensation of heart failure (HF) is often marked by fluid retention, and weight loss is a marker of successful diuresis. We examined the relationship between in-hospital weight loss and post-discharge outcomes in patients with HF. METHODS We conducted a propensity score-matched study of 8830 patients hospitalized for decompensated HF in the Medicare-linked Organized Program to Initiate Lifesaving Treatment in Hospitalized Patients with Heart Failure (OPTIMIZE-HF) registry, in which 4415 patients in the weight-loss group and 4415 patients in the no-weight-loss group were balanced on 75 baseline characteristics. We defined weight loss as an admission-to-discharge weight loss of 1-30 kilograms, and we defined no weight loss as a weight gain or loss of < 1 kilogram. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for outcomes associated with weight loss were estimated. RESULTS Patients had a mean age of 78 years, 57% were women, and 11% were African American. The median weight loss in the weight-loss group was 3.6 (interquartile range, 2.0-6.0) kilograms. HRs and 95% CIs for 30-day all-cause mortality, all-cause readmission and HF readmission associated with weight loss were 0.75 (0.63-0.90), 0.90 (0.83-0.99) and 0.83 (0.72-0.96), respectively. Respective 60-day HRs (95% CIs) were 0.80 (0.70-0.92), 0.91 (0.85-0.98) and 0.88 (0.79-0.98). These associations were attenuated and lost significance during 6 months of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Among older patients hospitalized for decompensated HF, in-hospital weight loss was associated with a lower risk of mortality and hospital readmission. These findings suggest that in-hospital weight loss, a marker of successful diuresis and decongestion, is also a marker of improved clinical outcomes.
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- Gauravpal S Gill
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C.; Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C.; Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska; MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C.; Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.; MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C.; George Washington University, Washington, D.C
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C.; Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.; George Washington University, Washington, D.C
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C.; University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C.; George Washington University, Washington, D.C.; Uniformed Services University, Washington, D.C
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- George Washington University, Washington, D.C.; University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C.; University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C.; Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.; George Washington University, Washington, D.C..
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Inpatient Diuretic Management of Acute Heart Failure: A Practical Review. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs 2021; 21:595-608. [PMID: 33709346 DOI: 10.1007/s40256-020-00463-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The inpatient treatment of acute heart failure (AHF) is aimed at achieving euvolemia, relieving symptoms, and reducing rehospitalization. Adequate treatment of AHF is rooted in understanding the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of select diuretic agents used to achieve decongestion. While loop diuretics remain the primary treatment of AHF, the dosing strategies of loop diuretics and the use of adjunct diuretic classes to augment clinical response can be complex. This review examines the latest strategies for diuretic management in patients with AHF, including dosing and monitoring strategies, interaction of diuretics with other medication classes, use adjunctive therapies, and assessing endpoints for diuretic. The goal of the review is to guide the reader through commonly encountered clinical scenarios and pitfalls in the diuretic management of patients with AHF.
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Zhang X, Zhao C, Zhang H, Liu W, Zhang J, Chen Z, You L, Wu Y, Zhou K, Zhang L, Liu Y, Chen J, Shang H. Dyspnea Measurement in Acute Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Evidence Map of Randomized Controlled Trials. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:728772. [PMID: 34692723 PMCID: PMC8526558 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.728772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background: Dyspnea is the most common presenting symptom among patients hospitalized for acute heart failure (AHF). Dyspnea relief constitutes a clinically relevant therapeutic target and endpoint for clinical trials and regulatory approval. However, there have been no widely accepted dyspnea measurement standards in AHF. By systematic review and mapping the current evidence of the applied scales, timing, and results of measurement, we hope to provide some new insights and recommendations for dyspnea measurement. Methods: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched from inception until August 27, 2020. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with dyspnea severity measured as the endpoint in patients with AHF were included. Results: Out of a total of 63 studies, 28 had dyspnea as the primary endpoint. The Likert scale (34, 54%) and visual analog scale (VAS) (22, 35%) were most widely used for dyspnea assessment. Among the 43 studies with detailed results, dyspnea was assessed most frequently on days 1, 2, 3, and 6 h after randomization or drug administration. Compared with control groups, better dyspnea relief was observed in the experimental groups in 21 studies. Only four studies that assessed tolvaptan compared with control on the proportion of dyspnea improvement met the criteria for meta-analyses, which did not indicate beneficial effect of dyspnea improvement on day 1 (RR: 1.16; 95% CI: 0.99-1.37; p = 0.07; I 2 = 61%). Conclusion: The applied scales, analytical approaches, and timing of measurement are in diversity, which has impeded the comprehensive evaluation of clinical efficacy of potential therapies managing dyspnea in patients with AHF. Developing a more general measurement tool established on the unified unidimensional scales, standardized operation protocol to record the continuation, and clinically significant difference of dyspnea variation may be a promising approach. In addition, to evaluate the effect of experimental therapies on dyspnea more precisely, the screening time and blinded assessment are factors that need to be considered.
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- Xiaoyu Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hospital Medicine, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton, Appleton, WI, United States
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- Department of Cardiology, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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