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Hajiqasemi M, Ebrahimzade M, Ghelichkhan ZA, Huang X, Morkos D, Jennings D, Talasaz AH. Ivabradine Approved and Other Uses in Clinical Practice: A Systematic Review. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 2024; 84:276-288. [PMID: 39027978 DOI: 10.1097/fjc.0000000000001609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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ABSTRACT Heart rate (HR) stands as a prognostic indicator of cardiovascular disease and a modifiable risk factor in heart failure (HF). Medication intolerance can curtail the application of conventional HR-lowering β-blockers to the optimum target dose. Ivabradine (IVA), a specific negative-chronotropic agent, selectively inhibits I f current in pacemaker cells of the sinoatrial node without depressing myocardial contractility or comprising hemodynamics. This review summarized ivabradine's clinical labeled and off-label uses and mechanism of action focusing on the clinical outcomes. PubMed was searched up to January 2024 using the main keywords of IVA, coronary artery disease (CAD), HF, postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and tachyarrhythmia. To comprehensively review IVA's clinical indications, mechanisms, and therapeutic effects, all studies investigating treatment with IVA in humans were included, comprising different types of studies such as randomized controlled trials and longitudinal prospective observational studies. After screening, 141 studies were included in our review. A large number of reviewed articles were allocated to heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and CAD, suggesting IVA as an alternative to β-blockers in case of contraindications or intolerance. The beneficial effects of IVA as premedication for coronary computed tomography angiography, HR lowering in POTS, and inappropriate sinus tachycardia constituted most studies among off-label uses. The promising results have been reported on the efficacy of IVA in controlling HR, especially in patients with inappropriate sinus tachycardia or POTS. Owing to the unique mechanism of action, IVA has the potential to be used more frequently in future clinical practice.
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- Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Long Island University, New York, NY
- Department of Pharmacy, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY; and
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- Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Long Island University, New York, NY
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- Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Long Island University, New York, NY
- Department of Pharmacy, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY; and
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- Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Long Island University, New York, NY
- Department of Pharmacy, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY; and
- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcome Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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Liu S, Huang L, Gui S, Pang X, Liu J, Li X, Wang Y, He W, Zhang X, Peng L. Optimizing coronary CT angiography quality with motion-compensated reconstruction for second-generation dual-layer spectral detector CT. Eur Radiol 2024:10.1007/s00330-024-10908-z. [PMID: 38987398 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-024-10908-z] [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: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the effect of motion-compensated reconstruction (MCR) algorithm on improving the image quality of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) using second-generation dual-layer spectral detector computed tomography (DLCT), and to evaluate the influence of heart rate (HR) on the motion-correction efficacy of this algorithm. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively enrolled 127 patients who underwent CCTA for suspected coronary artery disease using second-generation DLCT. We divided the patients into two subgroups according to their average HR during scanning: the "HR < 75 bpm" group and the "HR ≥ 75 bpm" group. All images were reconstructed by the standard (STD) algorithm and MCR algorithm. Subjective image quality (4-point Likert scale), interpretability, and objective image quality between the STD and MCR in the whole population and within each subgroup were compared. RESULTS MCR showed significantly higher Likert scores and interpretability than STD on the per-segment (3.58 ± 0.69 vs. 2.82 ± 0.93, 98.4% vs. 91.9%), per-vessel (3.12 ± 0.81 vs. 2.12 ± 0.74, 96.3% vs. 78.7%) and per-patient (2.57 ± 0.76 vs. 1.62 ± 0.55, 90.6% vs. 59.1%) levels (all p < 0.001). In the analysis of HR subgroups on a per-vessel basis of interpretability, significant differences were observed only in the right coronary artery in the low HR group, whereas significant differences were noted in three major coronary arteries in the high HR group. For objective image quality assessment, MCR significantly improved the SNR (13.22 ± 4.06 vs. 12.72 ± 4.06) and the contrast-to-noise ratio (15.84 ± 4.82 vs. 15.39 ± 4.38) compared to STD (both p < 0.001). CONCLUSION MCR significantly improves the subjective image quality, interpretability, and objective image quality of CCTA, especially in patients with higher HRs. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT The motion-compensated reconstruction algorithm of the second-generation dual-layer spectral detector computed tomography is helpful in improving the image quality of coronary computed tomography angiography in clinical practice, especially in patients with higher heart rates. KEY POINTS Motion artifacts from cardiac movement affect the quality and interpretability of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). This motion-compensated reconstruction (MCR) algorithm significantly improves the image quality of CCTA in clinical practice. Image quality improvement by using MCR was more significant in the high heart rate group.
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- Shengmei Liu
- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Department of Radiology, Sichuan Taikang Hospital, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Clinical Science, Philips Healthcare, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Clinical Science, Philips Healthcare, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Shuai T, Zhong S, Zhang G, Wang Z, Zhang Y, Li Z. Deep Learning-Based Motion Correction in Projection Domain for Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography: A Clinical Evaluation. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2023; 47:898-905. [PMID: 37948364 DOI: 10.1097/rct.0000000000001504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the clinical performance of a deep learning-based motion correction algorithm (MCA) in projection domain for coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). METHODS A total of 192 patients who underwent CCTA examinations were included and divided into 2 groups based on the average heart rate (HR): group 1, 82 patients with HR of <75 beats per minute; group 2, 110 patients with HR of ≥75 beats per minute. The CCTA images were reconstructed with and without MCA. The subjective image quality was graded in terms of vessel visualization, sharpness, diagnostic confidence, and overall image quality using a 5-point scale, where cases with all scores of ≥3 were deemed interpretable. Objective image quality was measured through signal-to-noise ratio and contrast-to-noise ratio in regions relative to the vessels. The image quality scores for 2 reconstructions and effective dose between 2 groups were compared. RESULTS The mean effective dose was similar between 2 groups. Neither group showed significant difference on objective image quality for 2 reconstructions. Images reconstructed with and without MCA were both found interpretable for group 1, whereas the subjective image quality was significantly improved by the MCA for all 4 metrics in group 2, with the interpretability increased from 80.91% to 99.09%. Compared with group 1, group 2 showed similar interpretability and diagnostic confidence, despite inferior overall image quality. CONCLUSIONS In CCTA examinations, the deep learning-based MCA is capable of improving the image quality and diagnostic confidence for patients with increased HR to a similar level as for those with low HR.
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- Tao Shuai
- From the Department of Radiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu
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- From the Department of Radiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu
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- From the Department of Radiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu
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- From the Department of Radiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu
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Vecsey-Nagy M, Jermendy ÁL, Kolossváry M, Vattay B, Boussoussou M, Suhai FI, Panajotu A, Csőre J, Borzsák S, Fontanini DM, Csobay-Novák C, Merkely B, Maurovich-Horvat P, Szilveszter B. Heart Rate-Dependent Degree of Motion Artifacts in Coronary CT Angiography Acquired by a Novel Purpose-Built Cardiac CT Scanner. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11154336. [PMID: 35893427 PMCID: PMC9369248 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11154336] [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: 06/04/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Although reaching target heart rate (HR) before coronary CT angiography (CCTA) is still of importance, adequate HR control remains a challenge for many patients. Purpose-built cardiac scanners may provide optimal image quality at higher HRs by further improving temporal resolution. We aimed to compare the amount of motion artifacts on CCTA acquired using a dedicated cardiac CT (DCCT) compared to a conventional multidetector CT (MDCT) scanner. We compared 80 DCCT images to 80 MDCT scans matched by sex, age, HR, and coronary dominance. Image quality was graded on a per-patient, per-vessel and per-segment basis. Motion artifacts were assessed using Likert scores (1: non-diagnostic, 2: severe artifacts, 3: mild artifacts, 4: no artifacts). Patients were stratified into four groups according to HR (<60/min, 60−65/min, 66−70/min and >70/min). Overall, 2328 coronary segments were evaluated. DCCT demonstrated superior overall image quality compared to MDCT (3.7 ± 0.4 vs. 3.3 ± 0.7, p < 0.001). DCCT images yielded higher Likert scores in all HR ranges, which was statistically significant in the 60−65/min, 66−70/min and >70/min ranges (3.9 ± 0.2 vs. 3.7 ± 0.2, p = 0.008; 3.5 ± 0.5 vs. 3.1 ± 0.6, p = 0.048 and 3.5 ± 0.4 vs. 2.7 ± 0.7, p < 0.001, respectively). Using a dedicated cardiac scanner results in fewer motion artifacts, which may allow optimal image quality even in cases of high HRs.
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- Milán Vecsey-Nagy
- MTA-SE Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (Á.L.J.); (M.K.); (B.V.); (M.B.); (F.I.S.); (A.P.); (S.B.); (P.M.-H.); (B.S.)
- Correspondence:
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- MTA-SE Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (Á.L.J.); (M.K.); (B.V.); (M.B.); (F.I.S.); (A.P.); (S.B.); (P.M.-H.); (B.S.)
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- MTA-SE Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (Á.L.J.); (M.K.); (B.V.); (M.B.); (F.I.S.); (A.P.); (S.B.); (P.M.-H.); (B.S.)
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- MTA-SE Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (Á.L.J.); (M.K.); (B.V.); (M.B.); (F.I.S.); (A.P.); (S.B.); (P.M.-H.); (B.S.)
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- MTA-SE Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (Á.L.J.); (M.K.); (B.V.); (M.B.); (F.I.S.); (A.P.); (S.B.); (P.M.-H.); (B.S.)
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- MTA-SE Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (Á.L.J.); (M.K.); (B.V.); (M.B.); (F.I.S.); (A.P.); (S.B.); (P.M.-H.); (B.S.)
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- MTA-SE Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (Á.L.J.); (M.K.); (B.V.); (M.B.); (F.I.S.); (A.P.); (S.B.); (P.M.-H.); (B.S.)
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- Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (J.C.); (D.M.F.); (C.C.-N.); (B.M.)
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- MTA-SE Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (Á.L.J.); (M.K.); (B.V.); (M.B.); (F.I.S.); (A.P.); (S.B.); (P.M.-H.); (B.S.)
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- Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (J.C.); (D.M.F.); (C.C.-N.); (B.M.)
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- Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (J.C.); (D.M.F.); (C.C.-N.); (B.M.)
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- MTA-SE Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (Á.L.J.); (M.K.); (B.V.); (M.B.); (F.I.S.); (A.P.); (S.B.); (P.M.-H.); (B.S.)
- Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, 1082 Budapest, Hungary
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- MTA-SE Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (Á.L.J.); (M.K.); (B.V.); (M.B.); (F.I.S.); (A.P.); (S.B.); (P.M.-H.); (B.S.)
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Effectiveness of point-of-care oral ivabradine for cardiac computed tomography. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr 2020; 15:226-231. [PMID: 33039320 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcct.2020.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) is increasing seen as a first line investigation in patients with suspected coronary artery disease. Heart-rate control improves the image quality and diagnostic accuracy of CCTA. Typically, beta-blockers are administered to induce sinus bradycardia. Sinus bradycardia may also be induced by ivabradine. We hypothesized that in a real-world population ivabradine would be an effective alternative to metoprolol at heart rate lowering for CCTA. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of consecutive patients who were exposed to an ivabradine-based (IB) versus a metoprolol-only (MO) protocol to achieve a target heart rate </ = 65bpm. Hemodynamic responses to both strategies were compared along with differences in cost and the time expired from medication administration to CCTA. RESULTS 5955 consecutive patients were included in the analysis: 3211 were imaged during an era of a metoprolol only strategy (MO) and 2744 CCTA following an ivabradine based (IB) strategy. 2676 patients had heart rates >65 and received heart-rate lowering medication: 1958 patients had MO, and 718 received IB protocol. Target heart rate of </ = 65bpm was achieved in 77% of MO and 89% of IB patients (p < 0.01). The time from initial medication administration to CCTA was longer in the IB versus MO patients (77 versus 48 min, p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Introduction of a novel single dose ivabradine-based protocol to control heart rate for CCTA was more successful in achieving target heart rate than a metoprolol-only strategy. The use of ivabradine however incurred a 1.6-fold increase in the time delay from medication administration and imaging compared to a metoprolol only protocol.
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Schicchi N, Fogante M, Palumbo P, Agliata G, Esposto Pirani P, Di Cesare E, Giovagnoni A. The sub-millisievert era in CTCA: the technical basis of the new radiation dose approach. Radiol Med 2020; 125:1024-1039. [PMID: 32930945 DOI: 10.1007/s11547-020-01280-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) has become a cornerstone in the diagnostic process of the heart disease. Although the cardiac imaging with interventional procedures is responsible for approximately 40% of the cumulative effective dose in medical imaging, a relevant radiation dose reduction over the last decade was obtained, with the beginning of the sub-mSv era in CTCA. The main technical basis to obtain a radiation dose reduction in CTCA is the use of a low tube voltage, the adoption of a prospective electrocardiogram-triggering spiral protocol and the application of the tube current modulation with the iterative reconstruction technique. Nevertheless, CTCA examinations are characterized by a wide range of radiation doses between different radiology departments. Moreover, the dose exposure in CTCA is extremely important because the benefit-risk calculus in comparison with other modalities also depends on it. Finally, because anatomical evaluation not adequately predicts the hemodynamic relevance of coronary stenosis, a low radiation dose in routine CTCA would allow the greatest use of the myocardial CT perfusion, fractional flow reserve-CT, dual-energy CT and artificial intelligence, to shift focus from morphological assessment to a comprehensive morphological and functional evaluation of the stenosis. Therefore, the aim of this work is to summarize the correct use of the technical basis in order that CTCA becomes an established examination for assessment of the coronary artery disease with low radiation dose.
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- Nicolò Schicchi
- Radiology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria "Ospedali Riuniti", 60126, Ancona, Italy
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- Radiology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria "Ospedali Riuniti", 60126, Ancona, Italy.
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- Radiology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria "San Salvatore", 60126, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Radiology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria "Ospedali Riuniti", 60126, Ancona, Italy
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- Radiology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria "Ospedali Riuniti", 60126, Ancona, Italy
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- Radiology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria "San Salvatore", 60126, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Radiology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria "Ospedali Riuniti", 60126, Ancona, Italy
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Hellenbart EL, Griffin T, DiDomenico RJ. Beyond Heart Failure and Ischemic Heart Disease: A Scoping Review of Novel Uses of Ivabradine in Adults. Pharmacotherapy 2020; 40:544-564. [PMID: 32248556 DOI: 10.1002/phar.2391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Ivabradine lowers heart rate by inhibiting the hyperpolarization-activated current in pacemaker cells, and its use for the treatment of heart failure (HF) and ischemic heart disease (IHD) is well described. Ivabradine may be an attractive treatment option for other conditions for which a reduction in heart rate is desirable but less is known about its role in these settings. The primary objective was to perform a scoping review summarizing the literature evaluating novel uses for ivabradine other than HF and IHD in adults. PubMed and EMBASE were searched for articles for all dates through September 2019. Search strategies combined terms generic, commercial/trade, and international names for ivabradine. Manual search of references was also performed to identify additional articles. Studies were included if they were published in English, evaluated the efficacy of ivabradine for indications other than HF or IHD in patients aged 18 years or older, and the primary outcome included clinically relevant end points. Articles were screened first by title and abstract followed by full-text screening of the remaining articles. After removal of duplicates, 1807 records were screened for inclusion and 84 studies were included in this scoping review. Novel uses of ivabradine were reported for various tachyarrhythmias, valvular heart disease, premedication for coronary computed tomography angiography, perioperative risk reduction, sepsis with and without multi-organ dysfunction syndrome, cor pulmonale, reactive airway disease, and erectile dysfunction. This scoping review identified several potential novel uses for ivabradine in adults. This review may help to identify existing gaps where further research is needed to elucidate the role of ivabradine for indications beyond HF and IHD.
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- Erika L Hellenbart
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Library of the Health Sciences-Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.,Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomic Research, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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Kumar V, Kumar G, Tiwari N, Joshi S, Sharma V, Ramamurthy R. Ivabradine as an Adjunct for Refractory Junctional Ectopic Tachycardia Following Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Preliminary Study. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2019; 10:709-714. [DOI: 10.1177/2150135119876600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objectives: Junctional ectopic tachycardia (JET) is a relatively common narrow complex rhythm typically characterized by atrioventricular dissociation or retrograde atrial conduction in a 1:1 pattern. Junctional ectopic tachycardia can be a life-threatening disorder, causing severe hemodynamic compromise and increased morbidity and mortality. The treatment of refractory JET can be very difficult, even with multimodal therapeutic interventions. The purpose of this study was to assess the role of ivabradine in cases of JET refractory to amiodarone and esmolol. Methods: A total of 480 congenital heart surgeries were carried out at our center in 2017. Twenty (4.16%) patients had postoperative JET. Among these, five infants, aged 7 to 12 months (median: 8 months), had refractory JET. These patients (three tetralogy of Fallot, one ventricular septal defect, one complete atrioventricular septal defect) were treated with oral ivabradine in the dose range of 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg/12 h as an adjunct to amiodarone. Results: All five patients achieved rate reduction and eventual conversion to sinus rhythm. Mean duration to achieve heart rate of <140 bpm after initiation of ivabradine therapy was 16.8 hours (±7.2 hours), while mean duration to achieve sinus rhythm was 31.6 hours (±13.6 hours). No patient had any recurrence of JET. No patient exhibited any hemodynamic derangement nor side effects attributable to oral ivabradine. Conclusion: Oral ivabradine has the potential to be used as an adjunct to amiodarone in the treatment of JET in infants after surgery for congenital heart disease.
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- Vivek Kumar
- Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
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- Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
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- Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
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- Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
- Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
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- Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
- Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
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- Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
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Second-generation motion correction algorithm improves diagnostic accuracy of single-beat coronary CT angiography in patients with increased heart rate. Eur Radiol 2019; 29:4215-4227. [PMID: 30617487 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-018-5929-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Revised: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of a second-generation motion correction algorithm on the diagnostic accuracy of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) using a 256-detector row CT in patients with increased heart rates. METHODS Eighty-one consecutive symptomatic cardiac patients with increased heart rates (≥ 75 beats per min) were enrolled. All patients underwent CCTA and invasive coronary angiography (ICA). CCTA was performed with a 256-detector row CT using prospectively ECG-triggered single-beat protocol. Images were reconstructed using standard (STD) algorithm, first-generation intra-cycle motion correction (MC1) algorithm, and second-generation intra-cycle motion correction (MC2) algorithm. The image quality of coronary artery segments was assessed by two experienced radiologists using a 4-point scale (1: non-diagnostic and 4: excellent), according to the 18-segment model. Diagnostic performance for segments with significant lumen stenosis (≥ 50%) was compared between STD, MC1, and MC2 by using ICA as the reference standard. RESULTS The mean effective dose of CCTA was 1.0 mSv. On per-segment level, the overall image quality score and interpretability were improved to 3.56 ± 0.63 and 99.2% due to the use of MC2, as compared to 2.81 ± 0.85 and 92.5% with STD and 3.21 ± 0.79 and 97.2% with MC1. On per-segment level, compared to STD and MC1, MC2 improved the sensitivity (92.2% vs. 79.2%, 80.7%), specificity (97.8% vs. 82.1%, 90.8%), positive predictive value (89.9% vs. 48.4%, 65.1%), negative predictive value (98.3% vs. 94.9%, 95.7%), and diagnostic accuracy (96.8% vs. 81.5%, 89.0%). CONCLUSION A second-generation intra-cycle motion correction algorithm for single-beat CCTA significantly improves image quality and diagnostic accuracy in patients with increased heart rate. KEY POINTS • A second-generation motion correction (MC2) algorithm can further improve the image quality of all coronary arteries than a first-generation motion correction (MC1). • MC2 algorithm can significantly reduce the number of false positive segments compared to standard and MC1 algorithm.
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Aguiar Rosa S, Ramos R, Marques H, Santos R, Leal C, Casado H, Saraiva M, Figueiredo L, Cruz Ferreira R. Bailout intravenous esmolol for heart rate control in cardiac computed tomography angiography. REVISTA PORTUGUESA DE CARDIOLOGIA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repce.2016.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Aguiar Rosa S, Ramos R, Marques H, Santos R, Leal C, Casado H, Saraiva M, Figueiredo L, Cruz Ferreira R. Bailout intravenous esmolol for heart rate control in cardiac computed tomography angiography. Rev Port Cardiol 2016; 35:673-678. [PMID: 27865676 DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2016.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2016] [Revised: 06/16/2016] [Accepted: 07/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a heart rate (HR) reduction protocol using intravenous esmolol as bailout for failed oral metoprolol regimens in patients undergoing coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) with 64-slice multidetector computed tomography (64-MDCT). METHODS Patients who underwent cardiac 64-MDCT in a single institution between 2011 and 2014 were analyzed. Those with HR above 60 beats per minute (bpm) on presentation received oral metoprolol (50-200 mg) at least one hour before CCTA. Intravenous esmolol 1-2 mg/kg was administered as a bolus whenever HR remained over 65 bpm just before imaging. The primary efficacy endpoint was HR <65 bpm during CCTA. The primary safety endpoint was symptomatic hypotension or bradycardia up to hospital discharge. RESULTS During the study period CCTA was performed in 947 cases. In 86% of these, oral metoprolol was the only medication required to successfully reduce HR <60 bpm. Esmolol was used in the remaining 130 patients (14%). For esmolol-treated patients mean baseline and acquisition HR were 74±14 bpm and 63±9 bpm, respectively (p<0.001). The target HR of <65 bpm was achieved in 82 of the 130 esmolol-treated patients (63%). Considering the whole population, esmolol use led to a significant increase in the primary efficacy endpoint from 86% to 95% (p<0.001). Esmolol also resulted in a statistically, but not clinically, significant reduction in systolic blood pressure (144±22 to 115±17 mmHg; p<0.001). The combined primary safety endpoint was only observed in two (1.5%) patients. CONCLUSION Despite optimal use of oral beta-blockers, 14% of patients needed intravenous esmolol for HR control. The pre-medication combination of oral metoprolol and on-demand administration of intravenous esmolol was safe and effective and enabled 95% of patients to be imaged with HR below 65 bpm.
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- Cardiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Radiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Radiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Radiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Radiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Radiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
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Abbara S, Blanke P, Maroules CD, Cheezum M, Choi AD, Han BK, Marwan M, Naoum C, Norgaard BL, Rubinshtein R, Schoenhagen P, Villines T, Leipsic J. SCCT guidelines for the performance and acquisition of coronary computed tomographic angiography: A report of the society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Guidelines Committee: Endorsed by the North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging (NASCI). J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr 2016; 10:435-449. [PMID: 27780758 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcct.2016.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 629] [Impact Index Per Article: 78.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2016] [Accepted: 10/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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In response to recent technological advancements in acquisition techniques as well as a growing body of evidence regarding the optimal performance of coronary computed tomography angiography (coronary CTA), the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Guidelines Committee has produced this update to its previously established 2009 "Guidelines for the Performance of Coronary CTA" (1). The purpose of this document is to provide standards meant to ensure reliable practice methods and quality outcomes based on the best available data in order to improve the diagnostic care of patients. Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Guidelines for the Interpretation is published separately (2). The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Guidelines Committee ensures compliance with all existing standards for the declaration of conflict of interest by all authors and reviewers for the purpose ofclarity and transparency.
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- Suhny Abbara
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States.
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- Department of Radiology and Division of Cardiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Cardiology Service Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital, Ft. Belvoir, VA, United States
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- Division of Cardiology and Department of Radiology, The George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington DC, United States
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- Minneapolis Heart Institute and Children's Heart Clinic, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Cardiology Department, University Hospital, Erlangen, Germany
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- Concord Hospital, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology B, Aarhus University Hospital-Skejby, Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center & Rappaport School of Medicine- Technion- IIT, Haifa, Israel
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- Cardiovascular Imaging, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Department of Radiology and Division of Cardiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Qiu S, Shi S, Ping H, Zhou S, Wang H, Yang B. Efficacy of Ivabradine versus β-Blockers for Heart Rate Reduction during Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Cardiology 2016; 135:133-140. [DOI: 10.1159/000447236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2016] [Accepted: 05/27/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Objective: To quantify the efficacy of pretreatment with ivabradine compared to β-blockers before computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) via a meta-analysis of clinical randomized controlled trial data. Methods: We conducted a search for randomized controlled trials of pretreatment with ivabradine compared to β-blockers before CTCA in Medline, PubMed, Embase, SCI/SSCI/A&HCI, SAS Publishers, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Register. The Jadad quality score of the included studies, and the mean difference (MD) in heart rate reduction, were indicators of efficacy. RevMan 5.2 and Stata 12.0 software were used for the meta-analysis. Results: Eight studies involving a total of 1,324 patients were included in the final analysis. The results showed that ivabradine was significantly more effective at improving the heart rate of patients achieving the target heart rate (<65 bpm) during CTCA (OR 5.02; 95% CI 3.16-7.98, p < 0.00001, I2 = 20%). A comparison of efficacy between ivabradine and β-blockers showed a statistically significant effect of ivabradine on heart rate reduction during CTCA (MD -4.39; 95% CI −4.80 to −3.99, p < 0.00001, I2 = 0%). Ivabradine also led to a significant reduction in heart rate prior to CTCA (MD −5.33; 95% CI −10.26 to −0.39, p = 0.03, I2 = 92%). In terms of the total reduction in heart rate during CTCA, significant differences were noted between the ivabradine group and the β-blocker group (MD 2.64; 95% CI 1.25-4.02, p = 0.0002, I2 = 0%). The mean percentage reduction in heart rate in the ivabradine group was significantly higher than that in the β-blocker group (MD 7.18; 95% CI 5.64-8.72, p < 0.00001, I2 = 43%). Ivabradine had no significant effect on either systolic blood pressure (BP) (MD 11.41; 95% CI 6.43-16.40, p < 0.00001, I2 = 85%) or diastolic BP (MD 1.79; 95% CI -0.00 to 3.58, p = 0.05, I2 = 56%). Conclusion: Compared to β-blockers for heart rate reduction, ivabradine is a potentially attractive alternative for patients undergoing CTCA.
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Kuchynka P, Lambert L, Černý V, Marek J, Ambrož D, Danek BA, Linhart A. Coronary CT angiography. COR ET VASA 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crvasa.2015.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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