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Nasso G, Vignaroli W, Amodeo V, Bartolomucci F, Larosa C, Contegiacomo G, Demola MA, Girasoli C, Valenzano A, Fiore F, Bonifazi R, Triggiani V, Vitobello V, Errico G, Lamanna A, Hila D, Loizzo T, Franchino R, Sechi S, Valenti G, Diaferia G, Brigiani MS, Arima S, Angelelli M, Curcio A, Greco F, Greco E, Speziale G, Santarpino G. Evolocumab Treatment in Dyslipidemic Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: One-Year Safety and Efficacy Results. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2987. [PMID: 38792527 PMCID: PMC11121999 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13102987] [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: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Background: The inhibition of PCSK9 lowered LDL cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of cardiovascular events. However, the effect on patients who have undergone surgical myocardial revascularization has not yet been evaluated. Methods: From January 2017 to December 2022, 180 dyslipidemic patients who underwent coronary artery bypass were included in the study. Until December 2019, 100 patients optimized therapy with statin ± ezetimibe (SG). Since January 2020, 80 matched patients added treatment with Evolocumab every 2 weeks (EG). All 180 patients were followed-up at 3 and 12 months, comparing outcomes. Results: The two groups are homogenous. At 3 months and 1 year, a significant decrease in the parameter mean levels of LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol is detected in the Evolocumab group compared to the standard group. No mortality was detected in either group. No complications or drug discontinuation were recorded. In the SG group, five patients (5%) suffered a myocardial infarction during the 1-year follow-up. In the EG group, two patients (2.5%) underwent PTCA due to myocardial infarction. There is no significant difference in overall survival according to the new treatment (p-value = 0.9), and the hazard ratio is equal to 0.94 (95% C.I.: [0.16-5.43]; p-value = 0.9397). Conclusions: The use of Evolocumab, which was started immediately after coronary artery bypass graft surgery, significantly reduced LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol levels compared to statin treatment alone and is completely safe. However, at one year of follow-up, this result did not have impact on the reduction in major clinical events.
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- Giuseppe Nasso
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (C.G.); (A.V.); (F.F.); (R.B.); (V.T.); (V.V.); (G.E.); (A.L.); (D.H.); (T.L.); (R.F.); (M.S.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, San Carlo di Nancy, GVM Care & Research, 00137 Rome, Italy; (W.V.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, “Santa Maria degli Ungheresi” Hospital, 89024 Polistena, Italy;
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- Department of Cardiology Azienda Ospedaliera B.A.T., Bonomo Hospital, 70031 Andria, Italy; (F.B.); (C.L.); (G.V.)
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- Department of Cardiology Azienda Ospedaliera B.A.T., Bonomo Hospital, 70031 Andria, Italy; (F.B.); (C.L.); (G.V.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (C.G.); (A.V.); (F.F.); (R.B.); (V.T.); (V.V.); (G.E.); (A.L.); (D.H.); (T.L.); (R.F.); (M.S.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (C.G.); (A.V.); (F.F.); (R.B.); (V.T.); (V.V.); (G.E.); (A.L.); (D.H.); (T.L.); (R.F.); (M.S.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (C.G.); (A.V.); (F.F.); (R.B.); (V.T.); (V.V.); (G.E.); (A.L.); (D.H.); (T.L.); (R.F.); (M.S.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (C.G.); (A.V.); (F.F.); (R.B.); (V.T.); (V.V.); (G.E.); (A.L.); (D.H.); (T.L.); (R.F.); (M.S.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (C.G.); (A.V.); (F.F.); (R.B.); (V.T.); (V.V.); (G.E.); (A.L.); (D.H.); (T.L.); (R.F.); (M.S.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (C.G.); (A.V.); (F.F.); (R.B.); (V.T.); (V.V.); (G.E.); (A.L.); (D.H.); (T.L.); (R.F.); (M.S.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (C.G.); (A.V.); (F.F.); (R.B.); (V.T.); (V.V.); (G.E.); (A.L.); (D.H.); (T.L.); (R.F.); (M.S.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (C.G.); (A.V.); (F.F.); (R.B.); (V.T.); (V.V.); (G.E.); (A.L.); (D.H.); (T.L.); (R.F.); (M.S.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (C.G.); (A.V.); (F.F.); (R.B.); (V.T.); (V.V.); (G.E.); (A.L.); (D.H.); (T.L.); (R.F.); (M.S.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (C.G.); (A.V.); (F.F.); (R.B.); (V.T.); (V.V.); (G.E.); (A.L.); (D.H.); (T.L.); (R.F.); (M.S.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (C.G.); (A.V.); (F.F.); (R.B.); (V.T.); (V.V.); (G.E.); (A.L.); (D.H.); (T.L.); (R.F.); (M.S.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (C.G.); (A.V.); (F.F.); (R.B.); (V.T.); (V.V.); (G.E.); (A.L.); (D.H.); (T.L.); (R.F.); (M.S.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (C.G.); (A.V.); (F.F.); (R.B.); (V.T.); (V.V.); (G.E.); (A.L.); (D.H.); (T.L.); (R.F.); (M.S.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, San Carlo di Nancy, GVM Care & Research, 00137 Rome, Italy; (W.V.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology Azienda Ospedaliera B.A.T., Bonomo Hospital, 70031 Andria, Italy; (F.B.); (C.L.); (G.V.)
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- Department of Cardiology, “M. Di Miccoli” Hospital, 70051 Barletta, Italy;
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (C.G.); (A.V.); (F.F.); (R.B.); (V.T.); (V.V.); (G.E.); (A.L.); (D.H.); (T.L.); (R.F.); (M.S.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Human and Social Sciences Unisalento, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (S.A.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Human and Social Sciences Unisalento, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (S.A.); (M.A.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy;
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- Department of Cardiology, “Santissima Annunziata” Hospital, 87100 Cosenza, Italy;
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- Department of Clinical, Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology and Cardiovascular Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (C.G.); (A.V.); (F.F.); (R.B.); (V.T.); (V.V.); (G.E.); (A.L.); (D.H.); (T.L.); (R.F.); (M.S.B.); (G.S.)
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, San Carlo di Nancy, GVM Care & Research, 00137 Rome, Italy; (W.V.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Magna Graecia University, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Città di Lecce Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 73100 Lecce, Italy
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University, 90419 Nuremberg, Germany
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Nasso G, Larosa C, Bartolomucci F, Brigiani MS, Contegiacomo G, Demola MA, Vignaroli W, Tripoli A, Girasoli C, Lisco R, Trivigno M, Tunzi RM, Loizzo T, Hila D, Franchino R, Amodeo V, Ventra S, Diaferia G, Schinco G, Agrò FE, Zingaro M, Rosa I, Lorusso R, Del Prete A, Santarpino G, Speziale G. Safety and Efficacy of PCSK9 Inhibitors in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Who Underwent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts: A Comparative Retrospective Analysis. J Clin Med 2024; 13:907. [PMID: 38337601 PMCID: PMC10856256 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030907] [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: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Background. The in-hospital reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels following acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is recommended in the current clinical guidelines. However, the efficacy of proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors in those patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) has never been demonstrated. Methods. From January 2022 to July 2023, we retrospectively analyzed 74 ACS patients characterized by higher LDL-C levels than guideline targets and who underwent coronary bypass surgery. In the first period (January 2022-January 2023), the patients increased their statin dosage and/or added Ezetimibe (Group STEZE, 43 patients). At a later time (February 2023-July 2023), the patients received not only statins and Ezetimibe but also Evolocumab 140 mg every 2 weeks starting as early as possible (Group STEVO, 31 patients). After one and three months post-discharge, the patients underwent clinical and laboratory controls with an evaluation of the efficacy lipid measurements and every adverse event. Results. The two groups did not differ in terms of preoperative risk factors and Euroscore II (STEVO: 2.14 ± 0.75 vs. STEZE: 2.05 ± 0.6, p = 0.29). Also, there was no difference between the groups in terms of ACS (ST-, Instable angina, or NSTE) and time of symptoms onset regarding total cholesterol, LDL-C, and HDL-C trends from the preprocedural period to 3-month follow-up, but there was a more significant reduction in LDL-C and total cholesterol in the STEVO group (p = 0.01 and p = 0.04, respectively) and no difference in HDL-C rise (p = 0.12). No deaths were reported. In three STEZE group patients, angina recurrence posed the need for percutaneous re-revascularization. No STEVO patients developed significant adverse events. The statistical difference in these serious events, 7% in STEZE vs. 0% in STEVO, was not significant (p = 0.26). Conclusions. Evolocumab initiated "as soon as possible" in ACS patients submitted to CABG with high-intensity statin therapy and Ezetimibe was well tolerated and resulted in a substantial and significant reduction in LDL-C levels at discharge, 1 month, and 3 months. This result is associated with a reduction but without a statistical difference between groups.
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- Giuseppe Nasso
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.S.B.); (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (W.V.); (A.T.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (M.T.); (R.M.T.); (T.L.); (D.H.); (R.F.); (S.V.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital of Andria, 76123 Andria, Italy; (C.L.); (F.B.); (M.Z.); (I.R.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital of Andria, 76123 Andria, Italy; (C.L.); (F.B.); (M.Z.); (I.R.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.S.B.); (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (W.V.); (A.T.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (M.T.); (R.M.T.); (T.L.); (D.H.); (R.F.); (S.V.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.S.B.); (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (W.V.); (A.T.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (M.T.); (R.M.T.); (T.L.); (D.H.); (R.F.); (S.V.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.S.B.); (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (W.V.); (A.T.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (M.T.); (R.M.T.); (T.L.); (D.H.); (R.F.); (S.V.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.S.B.); (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (W.V.); (A.T.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (M.T.); (R.M.T.); (T.L.); (D.H.); (R.F.); (S.V.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.S.B.); (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (W.V.); (A.T.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (M.T.); (R.M.T.); (T.L.); (D.H.); (R.F.); (S.V.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.S.B.); (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (W.V.); (A.T.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (M.T.); (R.M.T.); (T.L.); (D.H.); (R.F.); (S.V.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.S.B.); (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (W.V.); (A.T.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (M.T.); (R.M.T.); (T.L.); (D.H.); (R.F.); (S.V.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.S.B.); (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (W.V.); (A.T.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (M.T.); (R.M.T.); (T.L.); (D.H.); (R.F.); (S.V.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.S.B.); (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (W.V.); (A.T.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (M.T.); (R.M.T.); (T.L.); (D.H.); (R.F.); (S.V.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.S.B.); (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (W.V.); (A.T.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (M.T.); (R.M.T.); (T.L.); (D.H.); (R.F.); (S.V.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.S.B.); (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (W.V.); (A.T.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (M.T.); (R.M.T.); (T.L.); (D.H.); (R.F.); (S.V.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.S.B.); (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (W.V.); (A.T.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (M.T.); (R.M.T.); (T.L.); (D.H.); (R.F.); (S.V.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital of Polistena, 89024 Polistena, Italy;
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.S.B.); (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (W.V.); (A.T.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (M.T.); (R.M.T.); (T.L.); (D.H.); (R.F.); (S.V.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, “M. Di Miccoli” Hospital, 70051 Barletta, Italy;
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- Health Management, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Campus Bio Medico, 00128 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital of Andria, 76123 Andria, Italy; (C.L.); (F.B.); (M.Z.); (I.R.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital of Andria, 76123 Andria, Italy; (C.L.); (F.B.); (M.Z.); (I.R.)
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- Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Department, Heart and Vascular Centre, Maastricht University, 6229 Maastricht, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Cardiology, Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, 04100 Latina, Italy;
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Magna Graecia University, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Città di Lecce Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Anthea Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.S.B.); (G.C.); (M.A.D.); (W.V.); (A.T.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (M.T.); (R.M.T.); (T.L.); (D.H.); (R.F.); (S.V.); (G.S.)
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Krasniqi L, Brandes A, Mortensen PE, Dahl JS, Gerke O, Ali M, Riber LPS. Atorvastatin and the influence on postoperative atrial fibrillation after surgical aortic valve replacement (STARC) in adults at Odense University Hospital, Denmark: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e069595. [PMID: 37164465 PMCID: PMC10174010 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069595] [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] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common postoperative complication after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and occurs in up to 50% of the patients. Development of postoperative AF (POAF) is associated with a 2-3 fold increased risk of adverse events, including stroke, myocardial infarction and death.Several studies have implied that prophylactic Atorvastatin therapy could prevent POAF in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft. These studies suggest that Atorvastatin has rapid and significant pleiotropic actions that reduce the risk of POAF. However, prophylactic treatment with statins has yet to be understood in SAVR. The aim of this study is to investigate whether prophylactic administration of torvastatin reduces POAF in patients undergoing SAVR. METHODS AND ANALYSIS In this investigator-initiated, prospective, parallel-group, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled single-centre trial, 266 patients undergoing elective solitary SAVR with bioprosthetic valve, with no prior history of AF, and statin-naïve will be randomised (1:1) to treatment with Atorvastatin (80 mg once daily) or matching placebo for 1-2 weeks prior to and 30 days after surgery. The primary endpoint is POAF defined as an episode of irregular RR-intervals without a traceable p-wave of at least 30 s duration. After discharge and until day 30 after surgery, POAF will be documented by either rhythm strip or 12-lead ECG. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Protocol approval has been obtained from the Regional Scientific Ethical Committee for Southern Denmark (S-20210159), The Danish Medicines Agency (2021103821) and the Data Protection Agency (21/65621).The trial is conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, the ICH-GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice) guidelines and the legal regulations of Denmark. Study findings will be shared via peer-reviewed journal publication and conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05076019.
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- Lytfi Krasniqi
- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Cardiology, University of Southern Denmark - Campus Esbjerg, Esbjerg, Denmark
- Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Yeşiler Fİ, Akmatov N, Nurumbetova O, Beyazpınar DS, Şahintürk H, Gedik E, Zeyneloğlu P. Incidence of and Risk Factors for Prolonged Intensive Care Unit Stay After Open Heart Surgery Among Elderly Patients. Cureus 2022; 14:e31602. [DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Chen JJ, Lee TH, Kuo G, Huang YT, Chen PR, Chen SW, Yang HY, Hsu HH, Hsiao CC, Yang CH, Lee CC, Chen YC, Chang CH. Strategies for post–cardiac surgery acute kidney injury prevention: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:960581. [PMID: 36247436 PMCID: PMC9555275 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.960581] [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: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Objects Cardiac surgery is associated with acute kidney injury (AKI). However, the effects of various pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies for AKI prevention have not been thoroughly investigated, and their effectiveness in preventing AKI-related adverse outcomes has not been systematically evaluated. Methods Studies from PubMed, Embase, and Medline and registered trials from published through December 2021 that evaluated strategies for preventing post–cardiac surgery AKI were identified. The effectiveness of these strategies was assessed through a network meta-analysis (NMA). The secondary outcomes were prevention of dialysis-requiring AKI, mortality, intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay (LOS), and hospital LOS. The interventions were ranked using the P-score method. Confidence in the results of the NMA was assessed using the Confidence in NMA (CINeMA) framework. Results A total of 161 trials (involving 46,619 participants) and 53 strategies were identified. Eight pharmacological strategies {natriuretic peptides [odds ratio (OR): 0.30, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.19–0.47], nitroprusside [OR: 0.29, 95% CI: 0.12–0.68], fenoldopam [OR: 0.36, 95% CI: 0.17–0.76], tolvaptan [OR: 0.35, 95% CI: 0.14–0.90], N-acetyl cysteine with carvedilol [OR: 0.37, 95% CI: 0.16–0.85], dexmedetomidine [OR: 0.49, 95% CI: 0.32–0.76;], levosimendan [OR: 0.56, 95% CI: 0.37–0.84], and erythropoietin [OR: 0.62, 95% CI: 0.41–0.94]} and one non-pharmacological intervention (remote ischemic preconditioning, OR: 0.76, 95% CI: 0.63–0.92) were associated with a lower incidence of post–cardiac surgery AKI with moderate to low confidence. Among these nine strategies, five (fenoldopam, erythropoietin, natriuretic peptides, levosimendan, and remote ischemic preconditioning) were associated with a shorter ICU LOS, and two (natriuretic peptides [OR: 0.30, 95% CI: 0.15–0.60] and levosimendan [OR: 0.68, 95% CI: 0.49–0.95]) were associated with a lower incidence of dialysis-requiring AKI. Natriuretic peptides were also associated with a lower risk of mortality (OR: 0.50, 95% CI: 0.29–0.86). The results of a sensitivity analysis support the robustness and effectiveness of natriuretic peptides and dexmedetomidine. Conclusion Nine potentially effective strategies were identified. Natriuretic peptide therapy was the most effective pharmacological strategy, and remote ischemic preconditioning was the only effective non-pharmacological strategy. Preventive strategies might also help prevent AKI-related adverse outcomes. Additional studies are required to explore the optimal dosages and protocols for potentially effective AKI prevention strategies.
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- Jia-Jin Chen
- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Nephrology, Kidney Research Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Nephrology, Kidney Research Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Nephrology, Kidney Research Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Nephrology, New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Cardiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Nephrology, Kidney Research Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Nephrology, Kidney Research Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Nephrology, Kidney Research Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Chih-Hsiang Chang,
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Statin and Postcardiac Surgery Atrial Fibrillation Prevention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 2022; 80:180-186. [PMID: 35580320 DOI: 10.1097/fjc.0000000000001294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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ABSTRACT Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a frequently reported postcardiac surgery complication leading to increased in-hospital and long-term mortality rates. Many randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have recently suggested using statins to protect against POAF. Therefore, we performed a systematic literature search and meta-analysis in electronic databases for eligible studies published between January 2006 and January 2022. The principal inclusion criteria were as follows: RCTs' study design, statin-naive patients, total study participants ≥50 units, and statin pretreatment started no more than 21 days before cardiac surgery. In the primary analysis, statin pretreatment reduced the incidence of POAF compared with placebo. Analyzing different molecules, atorvastatin was associated with lower incidence of POAF but rosuvastatin was not. We therefore performed a sensitivity analysis excluding RCTs affected by important risk of biases. Thus, studies whose participants were ≥199 were those eligible for the secondary analysis. No statistically significant difference between statin pretreatment and placebo (OR 0.87; 95% CI: 0.71-1.07, P = 0.18) as well as for atorvastatin (OR 0.88; 95% CI: 0.61-1.28; P = 0.48; I 2 = 84%) and rosuvastatin (OR 0.87; 95% CI: 0.68-1.12, P = 0.29) was observed. To conclude, statin pretreatment before cardiac surgery is not associated with a significant reduction in POAF occurrence.
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Na HR, Kwon OS, Kang JK, Kim YH, Lim JY. Evolocumab administration prior to Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease (EVOCABG): study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial. Trials 2022; 23:430. [PMID: 35606883 PMCID: PMC9125921 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06398-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Despite advances in surgical and postoperative care, myocardial injury or infarction (MI) is still a common complication in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). Several studies that aimed to reduce postoperative myocardial injury, including those investigating statin loading, have been conducted but did not indicate any clear benefits. Evolocumab, a PCSK9 inhibitor, has been reported to lower lipids and prevent ischemic events in various medical conditions. However, the effect of evolocumab in cardiovascular surgery has not been evaluated. The objective of this trial is to evaluate the cardioprotective effects of evolocumab in elective CABG patients with multivessel coronary artery disease. Methods EVOCABG is a prospective, randomized, open, controlled, multicenter, superiority, phase III clinical trial. Patients with multivessel coronary artery disease without initial cardiac enzyme elevation will be recruited (n=100). Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: a test group (evolocumab (140mg) administration once within 72 h before CABG) and a control group (no administration). The primary outcome is the change in peak levels of serum cardiac marker (troponin-I) within 3 days of CABG surgery compared to the baseline. Secondary outcomes include post-operative clinical events including death, myocardial infarction, heart failure, stroke, and atrial fibrillation. Discussion This trial is the first prospective randomized controlled trial to demonstrate the efficacy of evolocumab in reducing ischemic-reperfusion injury in patients undergoing CABG. This trial will provide the first high-quality evidence for preoperative use of evolocumab in mitigating or preventing ischemic-reperfusion-related myocardial injury during the surgery. Trial registration Clinical Research Information Service (CRIS) of the Republic of Korea KCT0005577. Registered on 4 November 2020.
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- Hye Rim Na
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, The Catholic University of Korea Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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OUP accepted manuscript. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2022; 62:6524992. [DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Majka M, Kleibert M, Wojciechowska M. Impact of the Main Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Plasma Extracellular Vesicles and Their Influence on the Heart's Vulnerability to Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury. Cells 2021; 10:3331. [PMID: 34943838 PMCID: PMC8699798 DOI: 10.3390/cells10123331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The majority of cardiovascular deaths are associated with acute coronary syndrome, especially ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Therapeutic reperfusion alone can contribute up to 40 percent of total infarct size following coronary artery occlusion, which is called ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). Its size depends on many factors, including the main risk factors of cardiovascular mortality, such as age, sex, systolic blood pressure, smoking, and total cholesterol level as well as obesity, diabetes, and physical effort. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are membrane-coated particles released by every type of cell, which can carry content that affects the functioning of other tissues. Their role is essential in the communication between healthy and dysfunctional cells. In this article, data on the variability of the content of EVs in patients with the most prevalent cardiovascular risk factors is presented, and their influence on IRI is discussed.
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- Miłosz Majka
- Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Department of Experimental and Clinical Physiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1b, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; (M.M.); (M.K.)
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- Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Department of Experimental and Clinical Physiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1b, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; (M.M.); (M.K.)
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- Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Department of Experimental and Clinical Physiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1b, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; (M.M.); (M.K.)
- Invasive Cardiology Unit, Independent Public Specialist Western Hospital John Paul II, Daleka 11, 05-825 Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland
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Bland AR, Payne FM, Ashton JC, Jamialahmadi T, Sahebkar A. The cardioprotective actions of statins in targeting mitochondrial dysfunction associated with myocardial ischaemia-reperfusion injury. Pharmacol Res 2021; 175:105986. [PMID: 34800627 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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During cardiac reperfusion after myocardial infarction, the heart is subjected to cascading cycles of ischaemia reperfusion injury (IRI). Patients presenting with this injury succumb to myocardial dysfunction resulting in myocardial cell death, which contributes to morbidity and mortality. New targeted therapies are required if the myocardium is to be protected from this injury and improve patient outcomes. Extensive research into the role of mitochondria during ischaemia and reperfusion has unveiled one of the most important sites contributing towards this injury; specifically, the opening of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore. The opening of this pore occurs during reperfusion and results in mitochondria swelling and dysfunction, promoting apoptotic cell death. Activation of mitochondrial ATP-sensitive potassium channels (mitoKATP) channels, uncoupling proteins, and inhibition of glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK3β) phosphorylation have been identified to delay mitochondrial permeability transition pore opening and reduce reactive oxygen species formation, thereby decreasing infarct size. Statins have recently been identified to provide a direct cardioprotective effect on these specific mitochondrial components, all of which reduce the severity of myocardial IRI, promoting the ability of statins to be a considerate preconditioning agent. This review will outline what has currently been shown in regard to statins cardioprotective effects on mitochondria during myocardial IRI.
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- Abigail R Bland
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashad, Iran; School of Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia; School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Ozturk N, Uslu S, Mercan T, Erkan O, Ozdemir S. Rosuvastatin Reduces L-Type Ca 2+ Current and Alters Contractile Function in Cardiac Myocytes via Modulation of β-Adrenergic Receptor Signaling. Cardiovasc Toxicol 2021; 21:422-431. [PMID: 33565033 DOI: 10.1007/s12012-021-09642-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Rosuvastatin is one of the most used statins to lower plasma cholesterol levels. Although previous studies have reported remarkable cardiovascular effects of rosuvastatin (RSV), the mechanisms of these effects are largely unknown. In this study, we investigated the acute effects of RSV on L-type Ca2+ currents and contractile function of ventricular myocytes under basal conditions and during β-adrenergic stimulation. The effects of RSV were investigated in freshly isolated adult rat ventricular myocytes. L-type Ca+2 currents and myocyte contractility were recorded using patch-clamp amplifier and sarcomere length detection system. All experimental recordings were performed at 36 ± 1 °C. L-type Ca+2 currents were significantly reduced with the administration of 1 μM RSV (~ 24%) and this reduction in Ca2+ currents was observed at almost all potential ranges applied. Suppression of L-type Ca2+ current by RSV was prevented by adenylyl cyclase (AC) and protein kinase A (PKA) inhibitors SQ 22536 and KT5720, respectively. However, inhibition of Rho-associated kinases (ROCKs) by Y-27632 or nitric oxide synthase (NOS) by L-NAME failed to circumvent the inhibitory effect of RSV. Finally, we examined the effect of RSV during β-adrenergic receptor stimulation by isoproterenol and observed that RSV significantly suppresses the β-adrenergic responses in both L-type Ca2+ currents and contraction parameters. In conclusion, RSV modulates the β-adrenergic signaling cascade and thereby mimics the impact of β-adrenergic receptor blockers in adult ventricular myocytes through modulation of the AC-cAMP-PKA pathway.
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- Nihal Ozturk
- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey.
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Kaushik A, Kapoor A, Agarwal SK, Pande S, Tewari P, Majumdar G, Sinha A, Kashyap S, Khanna R, Kumar S, Garg N, Tewari S, Goel P. Statin reload before off-pump coronary artery bypass graft: Effect on biomarker release kinetics. Ann Card Anaesth 2021; 23:27-33. [PMID: 31929243 PMCID: PMC7034209 DOI: 10.4103/aca.aca_133_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Objectives Statins confer protection from ischemia/reperfusion through various pathways including pleiotropic mechanisms. Following chronic administration, activation of intrinsic cellular mechanisms causes attenuation of these pleiotropic effects. Methods Since coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) represents a reversible ischemia-reperfusion sequence, we assessed if statin reload is effective in patients undergoing off-pump CABG (n = 100) in limiting myocardial injury. Patients received loading dose of rosuvastatin (40 mg initiated 7 days before surgery) while nonloaded patients continued whatever statin dose they were receiving and served as controls. Cardiac biomarkers (Troponin-I, creatine kinase muscle/brain [CK-MB], and B-type natriuretic peptide [BNP]) were measured at 8, 24, and 48 h postoperatively. The primary end-point was the extent of perioperative myocardial injury (area under the curve [AUC]: AUC of each biomarker). Results Despite similar baseline levels, all biomarkers at 8, 24, and 48 h were significantly lower in the loaded group. The AUC for each biomarker was also significantly lower in the loaded group (cTnI 37.96 vs. 70.12 ng. hr/ml, CK-MB 229.64 vs. 347.04 ng. hr/ml, and BNP 5257.56 vs. 15606.68 pg. hr/ml, all P < 0.001). Delta cTnI (change from baseline to peak level) (1.00 ± 1.34 vs. 2.25 ± 2.59), delta CK-MB (4.54 ± 5.89 vs. 10.68 ± 9.95), and delta BNP (120.41 ± 172.48 vs. 449.23 ± 790.95) all P < 0.001 were also significantly lower in the loaded group. Those loaded with rosuvastatin had lower inotrope duration (22.9 ± 23.33 vs. 31.26 ± 25.39 h, P = 0.04) and ventilator support time (16.94 ± 6.78 vs. 23.8 ± 20.53 h, P = 0.03). Conclusion In patients undergoing off-pump CABG, statin reload can "recapture" cardioprotection in patients already on statins with favorable effect on release kinetics of biomarkers and postoperative outcomes.
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- Atul Kaushik
- Department of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Cardiac Anesthesia, Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Cardiac Anesthesia, Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Quah JX, Dharmaprani D, Tiver K, Lahiri A, Hecker T, Perry R, Selvanayagam JB, Joseph MX, McGavigan A, Ganesan A. Atrial fibrosis and substrate based characterization in atrial fibrillation: Time to move forwards. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2021; 32:1147-1160. [PMID: 33682258 DOI: 10.1111/jce.14987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most commonly encountered cardiac arrhythmia in clinical practice. However, current therapeutic interventions for atrial fibrillation have limited clinical efficacy as a consequence of major knowledge gaps in the mechanisms sustaining atrial fibrillation. From a mechanistic perspective, there is increasing evidence that atrial fibrosis plays a central role in the maintenance and perpetuation of atrial fibrillation. Electrophysiologically, atrial fibrosis results in alterations in conduction velocity, cellular refractoriness, and produces conduction block promoting meandering, unstable wavelets and micro-reentrant circuits. Clinically, atrial fibrosis has also linked to poor clinical outcomes including AF-related thromboembolic complications and arrhythmia recurrences post catheter ablation. In this article, we review the pathophysiology behind the formation of fibrosis as AF progresses, the role of fibrosis in arrhythmogenesis, surrogate markers for detection of fibrosis using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, echocardiography and electroanatomic mapping, along with their respective limitations. We then proceed to review the current evidence behind therapeutic interventions targeting atrial fibrosis, including drugs and substrate-based catheter ablation therapies followed by the potential future use of electro phenotyping for AF characterization to overcome the limitations of contemporary substrate-based methodologies.
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- Jing X Quah
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.,Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.,College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia.,UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.,Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia
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Nomani H, Mohammadpour AH, Reiner Ž, Jamialahmadi T, Sahebkar A. Statin Therapy in Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation: Focus on the Anti-Inflammatory Effects. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2021; 8:jcdd8030024. [PMID: 33652637 PMCID: PMC7996747 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd8030024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Atrial fibrillation (AF) occurring after cardiac surgery, post-operative AF (POAF), is a serious and common complication of this treatment. POAF may be life-threatening and the available preventive strategies are insufficient or are associated with significantly increased risk of adverse effects, especially in long-term use. Therefore, more appropriate treatment strategies are needed. METHODS In this paper, the efficacy, safety, and other aspects of using statins in the prevention of POAF focusing on their anti-inflammatory effects are reviewed. RESULTS Recent studies have suggested that inflammation has a significant role in POAF, from the first AF episode to its serious complications including stroke and peripheral embolism. On the other hand, statins, the most widely used medications in cardiovascular patients, have pleiotropic effects, including anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, they may potentially be effective in POAF prevention. Statins, especially atorvastatin, appear to be an effective option for primary prevention of POAF, especially in patients who had coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), a cardiac surgery treatment associated with inflammation in the heart muscle. However, several large studies, particularly with rosuvastatin, did not confirm the beneficial effect of statins on POAF. One large clinical trial reported higher risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) following high-dose rosuvastatin in Chinese population. In this study, rosuvastatin reduced the level of C-reactive protein (CRP) but did not reduce the rate of POAF. CONCLUSION Further studies are required to find the most effective statin regimen for POAF prevention with the least safety concern and the highest health benefits.
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- Homa Nomani
- School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9179156314, Iran;
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9179156314, Iran;
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9179156314, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Ceter Zagreb, School of Medicine University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Quchan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Quchan 9479176135, Iran;
- Department of Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948564, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948564, Iran
- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948564, Iran
- Polish Mother’s Memorial Hospital Research Institute (PMMHRI), 93-338 Lodz, Poland
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Kuhn EW, Liakopoulos OJ, Choi YH, Rahmanian P, Eghbalzadeh K, Slottosch I, Deppe AC, Wahlers TCW. Preoperative Statin Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation and Renal Failure after Cardiac Surgery. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020; 69:141-147. [PMID: 32506416 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1710322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Performing cardiac surgery in patients with cardiovascular risk factors incorporates a steady risk for the development of postoperative complications. Perioperative statin intake was associated with an improvement of perioperative outcomes in these patients. However, the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery guidelines regarding the perioperative statin treatment were changed recently due to large studies reporting about relevant adverse effects related to statin therapy. METHODS All relevant databases were searched including the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the metaRegister of Controlled Trials. Various registries were screened (National Research Register, the ClinicalTrials.gov, and gray literature) with search on online conference indices of relevant scientific meetings. No language restrictions were applied. RESULTS We identified 10 randomized controlled studies summarizing 3,468 participants undergoing various kinds of cardiac surgical procedures. All included studies presented with marked differences regarding study design. Pooled analysis indicated that statin pretreatment was associated with a formally reduced incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) (odds ratio [OR] 0.63, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.39-1.00; p = 0.05) but with an increased incidence of renal failure (OR 1.20, 95% CI 1.01-1.44; p = 0.04) compared with control. Substantial heterogeneity was observed among studies reporting about AF. CONCLUSION Current but sparse evidence reveals that statin pretreatment is associated with a higher rate of postoperative renal failure compared with control therapy but is ineffective to substantially reduce postoperative AF. Given the relevant heterogeneity among included studies, statin pretreatment cannot be generally recommended.
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- Elmar W Kuhn
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Center of the University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Center of the University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Center of the University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Center of the University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Center of the University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Center of the University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Center of the University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Center of the University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Following Cardiac Surgery: From Pathogenesis to Potential Therapies. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs 2020; 20:19-49. [PMID: 31502217 DOI: 10.1007/s40256-019-00365-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a major complication after cardiac surgery which can lead to high rates of morbidity and mortality, an enhanced length of hospital stay, and an increased cost of care. POAF is postulated to be a multifactorial phenomenon; however, some major pathogeneses have been proposed, including inflammatory pathways, oxidative stress, and autonomic dysfunction. Genetic studies also showed that inflammatory pathways, beta-1 adrenoreceptor variants, G protein-coupled receptor kinase 5 gene variants, and non-coding single-nucleotide polymorphisms in the 4q25 chromosomal locus are involved in this phenomenon. Moreover, several predisposing factors lead to the development of POAF, consisting of pre-, intra-, and postoperative contributors. The main predisposing factors comprise age, prior history of major cardiovascular risk factors, and ischemia-reperfusion injury during surgery. The management of POAF is based on the usual therapies used for non-surgical AF, including medications for either rate control or rhythm control in hemodynamically unstable patients. The perioperative administration of β-blockers and some antiarrhythmic agents has been recommended in major international guidelines. In addition, upstream therapies consisting of colchicine, magnesium, statins, and antioxidants have attenuated the incidence of POAF; however, some uncomfortable side effects developed in large randomized trials. The use of anticoagulation has also resulted in less mortality in patients with POAF at higher risk of thromboembolic events. Despite these recommendations, the actual regimen for the prevention of POAF remains controversial. In this review, we highlight the pathogenesis, predisposing factors, and potential therapeutic options for the management of patients at risk for or with POAF following cardiac surgery.
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Jacob KA, Leaf DE. Prevention of Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: A Review of Current Strategies. Anesthesiol Clin 2019; 37:729-749. [PMID: 31677688 PMCID: PMC7644277 DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2019.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Acute kidney injury is a common and often severe postoperative complication after cardiac surgery, and is associated with poor short-term and long-term outcomes. Numerous randomized controlled trials have been conducted to investigate various strategies for prevention of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury. Unfortunately, most trials that have been conducted to date have been negative. However, encouraging results have been demonstrated with preoperative administration of corticosteroids, leukocyte filtration, and administration of inhaled nitric oxide intraoperatively, and implementation of a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes bundle of care approach postoperatively. These findings require validation in large, multicenter trials.
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- Kirolos A Jacob
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Mail Stop E03.511, PO Box 85500, Utrecht 3508 GA, the Netherlands.
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- Division of Renal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Medial Research Building Room MR416B, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The effects of statin loading before, during or after vascular interventions on cardiovascular and renal outcomes are discussed. Furthermore, the selection of optimal statin type and dose, according to current evidence or guidelines, is considered. The importance of treating statin intolerance and avoiding statin discontinuation is also discussed. RECENT FINDINGS Statin loading has been shown to beneficially affect cardiovascular outcomes, total mortality and/or contrast-induced acute kidney injury, in patients undergoing vascular procedures such as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), carotid endarterectomy (CEA), carotid artery stenting, endovascular aneurysm repair, open abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) repair and lower extremities vascular interventions. High-dose statin pretreatment is recommended for PCI and CABG according to current guidelines. Statin discontinuation should be avoided during acute cardiovascular events and vascular interventions; adequate measures should be implemented to overcome statin intolerance. SUMMARY Statin loading is an important clinical issue in patients with cardiac and noncardiac vascular diseases, including carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease and AAA, undergoing vascular interventions. Cardiologists and vascular surgeons should be aware of current evidence and implement guidelines in relation to statin loading, discontinuation and intolerance.
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Shekari A, Forouzannia SK, Davarpasand T, Talasaz AH, Jalali A, Gorabi AM, Lotfi-Tokaldany M, Bagheri J. Comparison of the effect of 80 vs 40 mg atorvastatin in patients with isolated coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A randomized clinical trial. J Card Surg 2019; 34:670-675. [PMID: 31212365 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14100] [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: 02/01/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Atorvastatin can decrease cardiac injury after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. We compared the effects of 80 and 40 mg of atorvastatin per day on the levels of cardiac troponin T (cTnT) and creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) after an isolated CABG. METHODS This randomized single-blind parallel clinical trial enrolled 125 patients (mean age = 60.59 ± 8.37 years) who were candidates for elective isolated CABG at the Tehran Heart Center between May 2017 and December 2017. Patients were randomly allocated into two groups to receive either 80 mg (n = 62) or 40 mg of atorvastatin (n = 63) per day, 5 days before surgery. The levels of cTnT and CK-MB, used as myocardial injury markers, were measured at baseline and then at 8 and 24 hours after CABG. RESULTS The levels of CK-MB and cTnT at baseline and at 8 and 24 hours following CABG were not significantly different between the two groups. Our repeated measures analysis of variance showed that the levels of CK-MB and cTnT increased significantly over time (P < .001). No significant interaction was observed between time and the atorvastatin dosage on the levels of either CK-MB (P = .159) or cTnT (P = .646). In addition, the between-group effects were not significant for CK-MB (P = .632) and cTnT (P = .126). CONCLUSION The higher dose of atorvastatin (80 mg) did not exert a more protective effect than the standard dose of atorvastatin (40 mg) after CABG surgery.
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- Arash Shekari
- Department of Cardiovascular Research, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cardiovascular Research, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cardiovascular Research, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cardiovascular Research, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cardiovascular Research, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cardiovascular Research, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cardiovascular Research, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cardiovascular Research, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Putzu A, de Carvalho E Silva CMPD, de Almeida JP, Belletti A, Cassina T, Landoni G, Hajjar LA. Perioperative statin therapy in cardiac and non-cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Ann Intensive Care 2018; 8:95. [PMID: 30264290 PMCID: PMC6160380 DOI: 10.1186/s13613-018-0441-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background The effects of perioperative statin therapy on clinical outcome after cardiac or non-cardiac surgery are controversial. We aimed to assess the association between perioperative statin therapy and postoperative outcome. Methods Electronic databases were searched up to May 1, 2018, for randomized controlled trials of perioperative statin therapy versus placebo or no treatment in adult cardiac or non-cardiac surgery. Postoperative outcomes were: myocardial infarction, stroke, acute kidney injury (AKI), and mortality. We calculated risk ratio (RR) or odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) using fixed-effects meta-analyses. We performed meta-regression and subgroup analyses to assess the possible influence of statin therapy regimen on clinical outcomes and trial sequential analysis to evaluate the risk of random errors and futility. Results We included data from 35 RCTs involving 8200 patients. Perioperative statin therapy was associated with lower incidence of postoperative myocardial infarction in non-cardiac surgery (OR = 0.44 [95% CI 0.30–0.64], p < 0.0001), but not in cardiac surgery (OR = 0.93 [95% CI 0.70–1.24], p = 0.61) (psubgroup = 0.002). Higher incidence of AKI was present in cardiac surgery patients receiving perioperative statins (RR = 1.15 [95% CI 1.00–1.31], p = 0.05), nonetheless not in non-cardiac surgery (RR = 1.52 [95% CI 0.71–3.26], p = 0.28) (psubgroup = 0.47). No difference in postoperative stroke and mortality was present in either cardiac or non-cardiac surgery. However, low risk of bias trials performed in cardiac surgery showed a higher mortality with statins versus placebo (OR = 3.71 [95% CI 1.03–13.34], p = 0.04). Subgroup and meta-regression analyses failed to find possible relationships between length of statin regimens and clinical outcomes. Trial sequential analysis suggested no firm conclusions on the topic. Conclusions Perioperative statins appear to be protective against postoperative myocardial infarction in non-cardiac surgery and associated with higher AKI in cardiac surgery. Possible positive or even negative effects on mortality could not be excluded and merits further investigations. Currently, no randomized evidence supports the systematic administration of statins in surgical patients. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13613-018-0441-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Alessandro Putzu
- Division of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Intensive Care Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, InCor, Instituto do Cancer, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Cardiocentro Ticino, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy. .,Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy.
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He SJ, Liu Q, Li HQ, Tian F, Chen SY, Weng JX. Role of statins in preventing cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2018; 14:475-482. [PMID: 29551897 PMCID: PMC5842775 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s160298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background The prevention of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) by statins remains controversial. Therefore, the present meta-analysis including randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was performed to assess the effect of perioperative statin on CSA-AKI. Methods Two reviewers independently searched for RCTs about perioperative statin for prevention of CSA-AKI. The primary endpoint was CSA-AKI. Relative risk was calculated between statin and placebo for preventing CSA-AKI using the random-effect model or fixed-effect model according to different heterogeneity. Results Eight RCTs met inclusion criteria, including five studies with atorvastatin, two with rosuvastatin, and one with simvastatin. There were 1,603 patients receiving statin treatment and 1,601 with placebo. Perioperative statin therapy did not reduce the incidence of CSA-AKI (relative risk =1.17, 95% CI: 0.98–1.39, p=0.076). Furthermore, perioperative statin increased the risk of CSA-AKI in the subgroup analysis with clear definition of CSA-AKI and those with JADAD score >3. Perioperative rosuvastatin produced slightly significantly higher risk of AKI than atorvastatin therapy (p=0.070). Statin intervention both pre and post surgery slightly increased the risk of CSA-AKI versus preoperative statin therapy alone (p=0.040). Conclusions Perioperative statin therapy might increase the risk of CSA-AKI after cardiac surgery.
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- Song-Jian He
- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen Sun Yat-sen Cardiovascular Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen Sun Yat-sen Cardiovascular Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen Sun Yat-sen Cardiovascular Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen Sun Yat-sen Cardiovascular Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen Sun Yat-sen Cardiovascular Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen Sun Yat-sen Cardiovascular Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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Han X, Zhang Y, Yin L, Zhang L, Wang Y, Zhang H, Li B. Statin in the treatment of patients with myocardial infarction: A meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e0167. [PMID: 29561426 PMCID: PMC5895306 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000010167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The purpose of this meta-analysis is to investigate whether statin is a key therapy for myocardial infarction (MI) by comparing all randomized controlled trials that appraised the effects of statin on risk of MI.Pubmed, Embase, and Medline databases (up to December 2016) were used to search all related articles. Using the data from 18 available publications, we examined the efficacy in treating or reducing the risk of MI by using random-effects models of odds ratio (OR) comparing the highest with the lowest category.Statins have demonstrated efficacy in treating or reducing the risk of MI (OR = 0.73, 95% confidence interval = 0.58-0.93, P = .010).This meta-analysis suggests that statin have light efficacy in treating or reducing the risk of MI patients.
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Comparative Efficacy of Drugs for Preventing Acute Kidney Injury after Cardiac Surgery: A Network Meta-Analysis. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs 2018; 18:49-58. [PMID: 28819767 DOI: 10.1007/s40256-017-0245-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs frequently after cardiac surgery and has been associated with increased hospital length of stay, mortality, and costs. OBJECTIVE We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of pharmacologic strategies for preventing AKI after cardiac surgery. METHODS We searched PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) up to 6 May 2017 and the reference lists of relevant articles about trials. The outcome was the occurrence of AKI. This is the first network meta-analysis of the different prevention strategies using Bayesian methodology. RESULTS The study included 63 articles with 19,520 participants and evaluated the effect of ten pharmacologic strategies to prevent AKI in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Compared with placebo, the odds ratio (OR) for the occurrence of AKI was 0.24 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.16-0.34] with natriuretic peptide, 0.33 (95% CI 0.14-0.70) with fenoldopam, 0.54 (95% CI 0.31-0.84) with dexmedetomidine, 0.56 (95% CI 0.29-0.95) with low-dose erythropoietin, 0.63 (95% CI 0.43-0.88) with levosimendan, 0.76 (95% CI 0.52-1.10) with steroids, 0.83 (95% CI 0.48-1.40) with high-dose erythropoietin, 0.85 (95% CI 0.64-1.14) with N-acetylcysteine, 0.96 (95% CI 0.69-1.29) with sodium bicarbonate, and 1.05 (95% CI 0.70-1.41) with statins. The surface under the cumulative ranking curve probabilities indicated that natriuretic peptide was the best treatment therapy and that fenoldopam ranked second. CONCLUSIONS Natriuretic peptide is probably the preferred pharmacologic strategy to prevent AKI in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery, especially in those at high risk of AKI.
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Zhao BC, Shen P, Liu KX. Perioperative Statins Do Not Prevent Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2017; 31:2086-2092. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2017.04.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Dewland TA, Soliman EZ, Yamal JM, Davis BR, Alonso A, Albert CM, Simpson LM, Haywood LJ, Marcus GM. Pharmacologic Prevention of Incident Atrial Fibrillation: Long-Term Results From the ALLHAT (Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial). Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2017; 10:e005463. [PMID: 29212812 PMCID: PMC5728652 DOI: 10.1161/circep.117.005463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2017] [Accepted: 10/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although atrial fibrillation (AF) guidelines indicate that pharmacological blockade of the renin-angiotensin system may be considered for primary AF prevention in hypertensive patients, previous studies have yielded conflicting results. We sought to determine whether randomization to lisinopril reduces incident AF or atrial flutter (AFL) compared with chlorthalidone in a large clinical trial cohort with extended post-trial surveillance. METHODS AND RESULTS We performed a secondary analysis of the ALLHAT (Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial), a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled clinical trial that enrolled hypertensive individuals ≥55 years of age with at least one other cardiovascular risk factor. Participants were randomly assigned to receive amlodipine, lisinopril, or chlorthalidone. Individuals with elevated fasting low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels were also randomized to pravastatin versus usual care. The primary outcome was the development of either AF or AFL as diagnosed by serial study ECGs or by Medicare claims data. Among 14 837 participants without prevalent AF or AFL, 2514 developed AF/AFL during a mean 7.5±3.2 years of follow-up. Compared with chlorthalidone, randomization to either lisinopril (hazard ratio, 1.04; 95% confidence interval, 0.94-1.15; P=0.46) or amlodipine (hazard ratio, 0.93; 95% confidence interval, 0.84-1.03; P=0.16) was not associated with a significant reduction in incident AF/AFL. CONCLUSIONS Compared with chlorthalidone, treatment with lisinopril is not associated with a meaningful reduction in incident AF or AFL among older adults with a history of hypertension. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00000542.
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- Thomas A Dewland
- From the Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland (T.A.D.); Cardiology Section, Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC (E.Z.S.); University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston (J.-M.Y., B.R.D., L.M.S.); Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (A.A.); Center for Arrhythmia Prevention, Division of Preventive Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (C.M.A.); Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles (L.J.H.); and Electrophysiology Section, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (G.M.M.)
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- From the Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland (T.A.D.); Cardiology Section, Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC (E.Z.S.); University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston (J.-M.Y., B.R.D., L.M.S.); Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (A.A.); Center for Arrhythmia Prevention, Division of Preventive Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (C.M.A.); Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles (L.J.H.); and Electrophysiology Section, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (G.M.M.)
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- From the Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland (T.A.D.); Cardiology Section, Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC (E.Z.S.); University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston (J.-M.Y., B.R.D., L.M.S.); Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (A.A.); Center for Arrhythmia Prevention, Division of Preventive Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (C.M.A.); Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles (L.J.H.); and Electrophysiology Section, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (G.M.M.)
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- From the Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland (T.A.D.); Cardiology Section, Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC (E.Z.S.); University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston (J.-M.Y., B.R.D., L.M.S.); Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (A.A.); Center for Arrhythmia Prevention, Division of Preventive Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (C.M.A.); Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles (L.J.H.); and Electrophysiology Section, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (G.M.M.)
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- From the Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland (T.A.D.); Cardiology Section, Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC (E.Z.S.); University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston (J.-M.Y., B.R.D., L.M.S.); Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (A.A.); Center for Arrhythmia Prevention, Division of Preventive Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (C.M.A.); Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles (L.J.H.); and Electrophysiology Section, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (G.M.M.)
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- From the Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland (T.A.D.); Cardiology Section, Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC (E.Z.S.); University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston (J.-M.Y., B.R.D., L.M.S.); Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (A.A.); Center for Arrhythmia Prevention, Division of Preventive Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (C.M.A.); Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles (L.J.H.); and Electrophysiology Section, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (G.M.M.)
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- From the Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland (T.A.D.); Cardiology Section, Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC (E.Z.S.); University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston (J.-M.Y., B.R.D., L.M.S.); Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (A.A.); Center for Arrhythmia Prevention, Division of Preventive Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (C.M.A.); Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles (L.J.H.); and Electrophysiology Section, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (G.M.M.)
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- From the Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland (T.A.D.); Cardiology Section, Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC (E.Z.S.); University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston (J.-M.Y., B.R.D., L.M.S.); Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (A.A.); Center for Arrhythmia Prevention, Division of Preventive Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (C.M.A.); Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles (L.J.H.); and Electrophysiology Section, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (G.M.M.)
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- From the Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland (T.A.D.); Cardiology Section, Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC (E.Z.S.); University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston (J.-M.Y., B.R.D., L.M.S.); Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (A.A.); Center for Arrhythmia Prevention, Division of Preventive Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (C.M.A.); Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles (L.J.H.); and Electrophysiology Section, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (G.M.M.).
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Sousa-Uva M, Head SJ, Milojevic M, Collet JP, Landoni G, Castella M, Dunning J, Gudbjartsson T, Linker NJ, Sandoval E, Thielmann M, Jeppsson A, Landmesser U. 2017 EACTS Guidelines on perioperative medication in adult cardiac surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2017; 53:5-33. [PMID: 29029110 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezx314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 238] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Zhen-Han L, Rui S, Dan C, Xiao-Li Z, Qing-Chen W, Bo F. Perioperative statin administration with decreased risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation, but not acute kidney injury or myocardial infarction: A meta-analysis. Sci Rep 2017; 7:10091. [PMID: 28855628 PMCID: PMC5577099 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-10600-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2017] [Accepted: 08/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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A controversy effect of perioperative statin use for preventing postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) and acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery still remains. We thus performed current systematic review and meta-analysis to comprehensively evaluate effects of statin in cardiac surgery. 22 RCTs involving 5243 patients were included. Meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials with 3995 participants suggested that perioperative statin use could decrease the risk of POAF (relative risk [RR] 0.69, 95%CI 0.56 to 0.86, P = 0.001), with a moderate heterogeneity (I 2 = 65.7%, P H < 0.001). And the beneficial effect was found only in patients receiving coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), but not in patients undergoing valve surgery. However, perioperative statin use was not associated with lower risks of AKI (RR 0.98, 95%CI 0.70 to 1.35, P = 0.884, I 2 = 33.9%, P H = 0.157) or myocardial infarction (MI) (RR 0.84, 95%CI 0.58 to 1.23, P = 0.380, I 2 = 0%, P H = 0.765), and even an increased trend of AKI was observed in patients with valve surgery. Perioperative statin use could decrease the inflammation response with no impact on clinical outcomes. In conclusion, perioperative statin use is useful in preventing POAF, particularly in patients with CABG, and ameliorate inflammation, while it has no effect on AKI and MI after cardiac surgery.
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- Li Zhen-Han
- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200120, China
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200120, China.
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An J, Shi F, Liu S, Ma J, Ma Q. Preoperative statins as modifiers of cardiac and inflammatory outcomes following coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a meta-analysis. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2017; 25:958-965. [DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivx172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Accepted: 04/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Bockeria OL, Shvartz VA, Akhobekov AA, Glushko LA, Le TG, Kiselev AR, Prokhorov MD, Bockeria LA. Statin therapy in the prevention of atrial fibrillation in the early postoperative period after coronary artery bypass grafting: A meta-analysis. COR ET VASA 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crvasa.2016.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Wang S, Yao H, Yu H, Chen C, Zhou R, Wang R, Yu H, Liu B. Effect of perioperative statin therapy on renal outcome in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e6883. [PMID: 28489791 PMCID: PMC5428625 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000006883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute renal injury (AKI) is a common renal complication after cardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of perioperative statin therapy (PST) on postoperative renal outcome in patients undergoing cardiac procedures. METHODS We searched for the reports that evaluating the effect of PST on renal outcomes after cardiac surgery between March 1983 and June 2016 in the electronic database Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE/PubMed, and EMBASE/OVID. RESULTS Nine randomized controlled trials (RCTs) enrolling 2832 patients, with 1419 in the PST group and 1413 in the control group, were included in this meta-analysis. Our results suggested that PST increased the incidence of postoperative renal complication (relative risk [RR] 1.18, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.01-1.36, P = .03) with low heterogeneity (I = 30%, P = .18). Six studies with 3116 patients detected no significant difference in severe renal complication between PST and control groups (RR 1.23, 95%CI 0.84-1.79, P = .28). Postoperative serum creatinine (sCr) at 48 hours was shown to be higher in the PST group (mean difference [MD] 0.03, 95% CI 0.03-0.03; P < .01). The length of hospital stay was decreased slightly by 0.59 day in the PST group (95% CI -0.85 to -0.33; P < .01). CONCLUSIONS Perioperative statin therapy seems to jeopardize short-term renal outcome in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, but the occurrence of severe renal complication was not affected.
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Preoperative Statin Treatment for the Prevention of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Heart Lung Circ 2017; 26:1200-1207. [PMID: 28242291 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2016.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2016] [Revised: 11/11/2016] [Accepted: 11/24/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The effect of preoperative statin treatment (PST) on the risk of postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery remains controversial. We performed a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCT) to investigate whether PST could improve the renal outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive search on PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Randomised controlled trials which reported incidence of AKI and renal replacement treatment (RRT), mean change of serum creatine (SCr) and C-reactive protein (CRP), length of stay in intensive care unit (LOS-ICU) and hospital (LOS-HOS) were included. RESULTS A total of nine RCTs, covering 3,201 patients were included. Based on the results of our meta-analysis, PST could not reduce the incidence of AKI (risk ratio (RR) 1.12, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.97 to 1.29, p=0.37), and RRT (RR 1.13, 95% CI 0.45 to 2.85, p=0.80). Furthermore, SCr was not likely to be improved by PST (weighted mean difference (WMD) 0.03, 95% CI 0.00 to 0.06, p=0.055). However, the level of CRP (WMD -5.93, 95% CI 11.71 to 0.15, p=0.044) in patients treated with PST was significantly lower than that of patients administered with placebo. In addition, no significant difference was observed in LOS-ICU and LOS-HOS between PST and control groups. CONCLUSION Our meta-analysis suggests that PST cannot provide any benefit for improving renal complications and clinical outcomes, but may slightly reduce postoperative inflammation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. In the future, more powerful RCTs will be needed to confirm these findings.
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Putzu A, Capelli B, Belletti A, Cassina T, Ferrari E, Gallo M, Casso G, Landoni G. Perioperative statin therapy in cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Crit Care 2016; 20:395. [PMID: 27919293 PMCID: PMC5139027 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-016-1560-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2016] [Accepted: 11/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Several studies suggest beneficial effects of perioperative statin therapy on postoperative outcome after cardiac surgery. However, recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) show potential detrimental effects. The objective of this systematic review is to examine the association between perioperative statin therapy and clinical outcomes in cardiac surgery patients. METHODS Electronic databases were searched up to 1 November 2016 for RCTs of preoperative statin therapy versus placebo or no treatment in adult cardiac surgery. Postoperative outcomes were acute kidney injury, atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, stroke, infections, and mortality. We calculated odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using fixed-effects meta-analyses. Primary analysis was restricted to trials with low risk of bias according to Cochrane methodology, and sensitivity analyses examined whether the risk of bias of included studies was associated with different results. We performed trial sequential analysis (TSA) to test the strength of the results. RESULTS We included data from 23 RCTs involving 5102 patients. Meta-analysis of trials with low risk of bias showed that statin therapy was associated with an increase in acute kidney injury (314 of 1318 (23.82%) with statins versus 262 of 1319 (19.86%) with placebo; OR 1.26 (95%CI 1.05 to 1.52); p = 0.01); these results were supported by TSA. No difference in postoperative atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, stroke, infections, or mortality was present. On sensitivity analysis, statin therapy was associated with a slight increase in hospital mortality. Meta-analysis including also trials with high or unclear risk of bias showed no beneficial effects of statin therapy on any postoperative outcomes. CONCLUSIONS There is no evidence that statin therapy in the days prior to cardiac surgery is beneficial for patients' outcomes. Particularly, statins are not protective against postoperative atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, stroke, or infections. Statins are associated with a possible increased risk of acute kidney injury and a detrimental effect on hospital survival could not be excluded. Future RCTs should further evaluate the safety profile of this therapy in relation to patients' outcomes and assess the more appropriate time point for discontinuation of statins before cardiac surgery.
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- Alessandro Putzu
- Department of Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Cardiocentro Ticino, Via Tesserete 48, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Cardiocentro Ticino, Via Tesserete 48, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Cardiocentro Ticino, Via Tesserete 48, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiocentro Ticino, Via Tesserete 48, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiocentro Ticino, Via Tesserete 48, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Cardiocentro Ticino, Via Tesserete 48, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, Milano, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Via Olgettina 58, Milano, Italy
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Defining the role of perioperative statin treatment in patients after cardiac surgery: A meta-analysis and systematic review of 20 randomized controlled trials. Int J Cardiol 2016; 228:958-966. [PMID: 27914358 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.11.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2016] [Accepted: 11/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although statin use has been indicated to prevent atrial fibrillation in previous observational and experimental trials, the issue remains inadequately and insufficiently explored. We therefore performed this meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of perioperative statin therapy on complications and short-term prognosis following cardiac surgery. METHODS A search of the PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane database of controlled trials was performed from inception to June 2016 to identify relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The primary endpoints included postoperative atrial fibrillation, acute kidney injury and all-cause mortality. RESULTS Twenty studies involving 4338 patients were included in the meta-analysis. Among the patients who underwent cardiac surgery, perioperative statin therapy was significantly associated with a decreased risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation (OR: 0.50; P=0.0004), particularly in the subgroup of patients who used atorvastatin and those who underwent isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. Moreover, perioperative statin use significantly decreased the length of hospital stay (weighted mean difference (WMD): -0.43; P=0.002). However, no reductions were observed in acute kidney injury, myocardial infarction, postoperative serum creatinine concentration or the length of intensive care unit (ICU) stay. CONCLUSIONS Perioperative statin therapy might be promising for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery, especially for patients undergoing isolated CABG surgery or atorvastatin administration. Additionally, statin use can decrease the length of the hospital stay.
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Calcagno S, Stio RE, Mancone M, Pasquini A, Cavallo E, Sardella G. The statin therapy to prevent atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: Shakespearean dilemma. J Thorac Dis 2016; 8:2986-2990. [PMID: 28066564 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2016.11.69] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Simone Calcagno
- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Geriatric, Anesthesiologic and Nephrologic Sciences, Umberto I Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Geriatric, Anesthesiologic and Nephrologic Sciences, Umberto I Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Geriatric, Anesthesiologic and Nephrologic Sciences, Umberto I Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Geriatric, Anesthesiologic and Nephrologic Sciences, Umberto I Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Geriatric, Anesthesiologic and Nephrologic Sciences, Umberto I Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Geriatric, Anesthesiologic and Nephrologic Sciences, Umberto I Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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Statin and myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury. Int J Cardiol 2016; 222:988. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.08.143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2016] [Revised: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 08/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Elmarsafawi AG, Abbassi MM, Elkaffas S, Elsawy HM, Sabry NA. Efficacy of Different Perioperative Statin Regimens on Protection Against Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Major Adverse Cardiac and Cerebral Events. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2016; 30:1461-1470. [PMID: 27595528 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2016.05.046] [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: 03/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Comparing different perioperative statin regimens for the prevention of post-coronary artery bypass grafting adverse events. DESIGN A randomized, prospective study. SETTING Cardiothoracic surgical units in a government hospital. PARTICIPANTS The study comprised 94 patients scheduled for elective, isolated on- or off- pump coronary artery bypass grafting. INTERVENTIONS Patients were assigned randomly to 1 of the following 3 treatment groups: group I (80 mg of atorvastatin/day for 2 days preoperatively), group II (40 mg of atorvastatin/day for 5-9 days preoperatively), or group III (80 mg of atorvastatin/day for 5-9 days preoperatively). The same preoperative doses were restarted postoperatively and continued for 1 month. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Cardiac troponin I, creatine kinase, and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were assayed preoperatively; at 8, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively; and at discharge. CRP levels at 24 hours (p = 0.045) and 48 hours (p = 0.009) were significantly lower in group III compared with the other 2 groups. However, troponin I levels at 8 hours (p = 0.011) and 48 hours (p = 0.025) after surgery were significantly lower in group II compared with group III. The incidence of postoperative major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events was assessed, and there was no significant difference among the 3 groups. CONCLUSION The 3 regimens did not result in any significant difference in outcomes, but only simple trends. The higher-dose regimen resulted in a significant reduction in the CRP level. Thus, more studies are needed to confirm the benefit of higher-dose statins for the protection from post-coronary artery bypass grafting adverse events.
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- Aya G Elmarsafawi
- Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Cardiovascular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Cardiac Surgery Department, National Heart Institute, Giza, Egypt
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- Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Simvastatin pretreatment reduces caspase-9 and RIPK1 protein activity in rat cardiac allograft ischemia-reperfusion. Transpl Immunol 2016; 37:40-45. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trim.2016.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2016] [Revised: 05/01/2016] [Accepted: 05/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Barakat AF, Saad M, Abuzaid A, Mentias A, Mahmoud A, Elgendy IY. Perioperative Statin Therapy for Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Ann Thorac Surg 2016; 101:818-25. [PMID: 26794880 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.09.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2015] [Revised: 09/14/2015] [Accepted: 09/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Coronary artery bypass grafting is associated with an intense systemic inflammatory response, which is linked to postoperative complications. Beyond lipid lowering, statins exert a constellation of beneficial actions, including an antiinflammatory role, known as pleiotropic effects. There is increasing evidence that perioperative statin therapy improves outcomes in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. Statins are underused in the coronary artery bypass grafting population, because perioperative discontinuation remains a common practice. This article provides an extensive review of the available literature on the effect of perioperative statin therapy on post–coronary artery bypass grafting outcomes and weighs the evidence for the concerns about increased incidence of statin-related adverse effects in this setting.
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Kuhn EW, Slottosch I, Wahlers T, Liakopoulos OJ. WITHDRAWN: Preoperative statin therapy for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; 2016:CD008493. [PMID: 27219528 PMCID: PMC6483147 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008493.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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This review has been withdrawn as authors are unable to complete the updating process. The editorial group responsible for this previously published document have withdrawn it from publication.
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- Elmar W Kuhn
- Heart Center, University of CologneDepartment of Cardiothoracic SurgeryKerpener Strasse 62CologneGermany50924
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- Heart Center, University of CologneDepartment of Cardiothoracic SurgeryKerpener Strasse 62CologneGermany50924
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- Heart Center, University of CologneDepartment of Cardiothoracic SurgeryKerpener Strasse 62CologneGermany50924
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- Heart Center, University of CologneDepartment of Cardiothoracic SurgeryKerpener Strasse 62CologneGermany50924
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Zheng Z, Jayaram R, Jiang L, Emberson J, Zhao Y, Li Q, Du J, Guarguagli S, Hill M, Chen Z, Collins R, Casadei B. Perioperative Rosuvastatin in Cardiac Surgery. N Engl J Med 2016; 374:1744-53. [PMID: 27144849 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1507750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 206] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Complications after cardiac surgery are common and lead to substantial increases in morbidity and mortality. Meta-analyses of small randomized trials have suggested that perioperative statin therapy can prevent some of these complications. METHODS We randomly assigned 1922 patients in sinus rhythm who were scheduled for elective cardiac surgery to receive perioperative rosuvastatin (at a dose of 20 mg daily) or placebo. The primary outcomes were postoperative atrial fibrillation within 5 days after surgery, as assessed by Holter electrocardiographic monitoring, and myocardial injury within 120 hours after surgery, as assessed by serial measurements of the cardiac troponin I concentration. Secondary outcomes included major in-hospital adverse events, duration of stay in the hospital and intensive care unit, left ventricular and renal function, and blood biomarkers. RESULTS The concentrations of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and C-reactive protein after surgery were lower in patients assigned to rosuvastatin than in those assigned to placebo (P<0.001). However, the rate of postoperative atrial fibrillation did not differ significantly between the rosuvastatin group and the placebo group (21.1% and 20.5%, respectively; odds ratio 1.04; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.84 to 1.30; P=0.72), nor did the area under the troponin I-release curve (102 ng×hour per milliliter and 100 ng×hour per milliliter, respectively; between-group difference, 1%; 95% CI, -9 to 13; P=0.80). Subgroup analyses did not indicate benefit in any category of patient. Rosuvastatin therapy did not result in beneficial effects on any of the secondary outcomes but was associated with a significant absolute (±SE) excess of 5.4±1.9 percentage points in the rate of postoperative acute kidney injury (P=0.005). CONCLUSIONS In this trial, perioperative statin therapy did not prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation or perioperative myocardial damage in patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery. Acute kidney injury was more common with rosuvastatin. (Funded by the British Heart Foundation and others; STICS ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT01573143.).
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- Zhe Zheng
- From the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing (Z.Z., L.J., Y.Z., Q.L., J.D., Z.C.); and the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine (R.J., S.G., B.C.), and the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health (J.E., M.H., Z.C., R.C.), University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- From the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing (Z.Z., L.J., Y.Z., Q.L., J.D., Z.C.); and the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine (R.J., S.G., B.C.), and the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health (J.E., M.H., Z.C., R.C.), University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- From the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing (Z.Z., L.J., Y.Z., Q.L., J.D., Z.C.); and the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine (R.J., S.G., B.C.), and the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health (J.E., M.H., Z.C., R.C.), University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- From the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing (Z.Z., L.J., Y.Z., Q.L., J.D., Z.C.); and the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine (R.J., S.G., B.C.), and the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health (J.E., M.H., Z.C., R.C.), University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- From the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing (Z.Z., L.J., Y.Z., Q.L., J.D., Z.C.); and the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine (R.J., S.G., B.C.), and the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health (J.E., M.H., Z.C., R.C.), University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- From the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing (Z.Z., L.J., Y.Z., Q.L., J.D., Z.C.); and the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine (R.J., S.G., B.C.), and the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health (J.E., M.H., Z.C., R.C.), University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- From the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing (Z.Z., L.J., Y.Z., Q.L., J.D., Z.C.); and the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine (R.J., S.G., B.C.), and the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health (J.E., M.H., Z.C., R.C.), University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- From the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing (Z.Z., L.J., Y.Z., Q.L., J.D., Z.C.); and the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine (R.J., S.G., B.C.), and the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health (J.E., M.H., Z.C., R.C.), University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- From the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing (Z.Z., L.J., Y.Z., Q.L., J.D., Z.C.); and the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine (R.J., S.G., B.C.), and the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health (J.E., M.H., Z.C., R.C.), University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- From the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing (Z.Z., L.J., Y.Z., Q.L., J.D., Z.C.); and the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine (R.J., S.G., B.C.), and the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health (J.E., M.H., Z.C., R.C.), University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- From the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing (Z.Z., L.J., Y.Z., Q.L., J.D., Z.C.); and the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine (R.J., S.G., B.C.), and the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health (J.E., M.H., Z.C., R.C.), University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- From the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing (Z.Z., L.J., Y.Z., Q.L., J.D., Z.C.); and the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine (R.J., S.G., B.C.), and the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health (J.E., M.H., Z.C., R.C.), University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Krishnan B, Vakil KP, Sankar A, Duprez D, Benditt DG. Impact of pre-operative statin use on risk of mortality and early atrial fibrillation after heart transplantation. Clin Transplant 2016; 30:628-32. [DOI: 10.1111/ctr.12729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Balaji Krishnan
- Division of Cardiology; Department of Medicine; University of Minnesota; Minneapolis MN USA
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- Division of Cardiology; Section Heart Failure and Transplant; Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center; Minneapolis MN USA
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- Division of Cardiology; Department of Medicine; University of Minnesota; Minneapolis MN USA
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- Division of Cardiology; Department of Medicine; University of Minnesota; Minneapolis MN USA
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- Division of Cardiology; Department of Medicine; University of Minnesota; Minneapolis MN USA
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Rezaei Y, Gholami-Fesharaki M, Dehghani MR, Arya A, Haghjoo M, Arjmand N. Statin Antiarrhythmic Effect on Atrial Fibrillation in Statin-Naive Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther 2015; 21:167-76. [PMID: 26333596 DOI: 10.1177/1074248415602557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2015] [Accepted: 07/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Statin therapy has been thought to improve outcomes in cardiac surgeries. We aimed to determine the statin effects on the development of postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF), hospital length of stay (LOS), and inflammatory status in patients undergoing cardiac surgeries. METHODS A systematic literature search in databases was performed, until January 2015. Randomized clinical trial (RCT) studies evaluating statin effect on statin-naive patients with sinus rhythm undergoing cardiac surgeries were eligible to be analyzed. RESULTS Twelve RCTs involving 1116 patients, 559 receiving statin and 557 receiving control regimen, were analyzed. Postoperative AF occurred in 17.9% and 36.1% of patients in the statin and control groups, respectively. The statin therapy was associated with decreases in the postoperative AF (risk ratio [RR] 0.50, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.41-0.61, P < .000010), hospital LOS (mean difference in days, RR -0.44, 95% CI -0.67 to -0.20, P = .0002), and postoperative C-reactive protein (CRP) compared with control (mean difference in mg/L, RR -12.37, 95% CI -23.87 to -0.87, P = .04). The beneficial effects on AF and CRP were more marked in patients receiving atorvastatin compared to other statins. Decrease in postoperative AF was greater in coronary artery bypass graft surgery compared to that in isolated valvular surgery. CONCLUSION Perioperative statin therapy in statin-naive patients with sinus rhythm undergoing cardiac surgeries was associated with decreases in the development of postoperative AF, the hospital LOS, and the CRP level. However, there were insufficient data to provide evidences regarding statin impacts in patients undergoing isolated valvular surgery.
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- Seyyed-al-Shohada Heart Center, Urmia University of Medical Science, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, Seyyed-al-Shohada Heart Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Electrophysiology, Heart Center, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Seyyed-al-Shohada Heart Center, Urmia University of Medical Science, Urmia, Iran
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Kuhn EW, Slottosch I, Wahlers T, Liakopoulos OJ. Preoperative statin therapy for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015:CD008493. [PMID: 26270008 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008493.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients referred to cardiac surgery for cardiovascular disease are at significant risk for the development of major postoperative adverse events despite significant advances in surgical techniques and perioperative care. Statins (5-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-co-enzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors) have gained a pivotal role in the primary and secondary prevention of coronary artery disease and are thought to improve perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. This review is an updated version of a review that was first published in 2012. OBJECTIVES To determine the effectiveness of preoperative statin therapy in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (2013, Issue 11), MEDLINE (1950 to November 2013 Week 3), EMBASE (1980 to 3 December 2013 (Week 48)) and the metaRegister of Controlled Trials. Additionally, we searched ongoing trials through the National Research Register, the ClinicalTrials.gov registry and grey literature. We screened online conference indices from relevant scientific meetings (2006 to 2014) to look for eligible trials. We applied no language restrictions. SELECTION CRITERIA All randomised controlled trials comparing any statin treatment before cardiac surgery, for any given duration and dose, versus no preoperative statin therapy (standard of care) or placebo. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors evaluated trial quality and extracted data from titles and abstracts identified by electronic database searches according to predefined criteria. Accordingly, we retrieved full-text articles of potentially relevant studies that met the inclusion criteria to assess definitive eligibility for inclusion. We reported effect measures as odds ratios (ORs) or weighted mean differences (WMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs). MAIN RESULTS We identified 17 randomised controlled studies including a total of 2138 participants undergoing on-pump or off-pump cardiac surgical procedures, and added to this review six studies with 1154 additional participants. Pooled analysis showed that statin treatment before surgery reduced the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) (OR 0.54, 95% CI 0.43 to 0.67; P value < 0.01; 12 studies, 1765 participants) but failed to influence short-term mortality (OR 1.80, 95% CI 0.38 to 8.54; P value = 0.46; two studies, 300 participants) or postoperative stroke (OR 0.70, 95% CI 0.14 to 3.63; P value = 0.67; two studies, 264 participants). In addition, statin therapy was associated with a shorter stay for patients on the intensive care unit (ICU) (WMD -3.19 hours, 95% CI -5.41 to -0.98; nine studies, 721 participants) and in the hospital (WMD -0.48 days, 95% CI -0.78 to -0.19; 11 studies, 1137 participants) when significant heterogeneity was observed. Results showed no reduction in myocardial infarction (OR 0.48, 95% CI 0.21 to 1.13; seven studies, 901 participants) or renal failure (OR 0.57, 95% CI 0.30 to 1.10; five studies, 467 participants) and were not affected by subgroup analysis. Trials investigating this safety endpoint reported no major or minor perioperative side effects of statins. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Preoperative statin therapy reduces the odds of postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) and shortens the patient's stay on the ICU and in the hospital. Statin pretreatment had no influence on perioperative mortality, stroke, myocardial infarction or renal failure, but only two of all included studies assessed mortality. As analysed studies included mainly individuals undergoing myocardial revascularisation, results cannot be extrapolated to patients undergoing other cardiac procedures such as heart valve or aortic surgery.
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- Elmar W Kuhn
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Center, University of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, Cologne, Germany, 50924
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Preoperative Statin Therapy and Renal Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-analysis and Meta-regression of 59,771 Patients. Can J Cardiol 2015; 31:1051-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2015.02.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2014] [Revised: 02/21/2015] [Accepted: 02/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Liakopoulos OJ, Kuhn EW, Hellmich M, Kuhr K, Krause P, Reuter H, Thurat M, Choi YH, Wahlers T. Statin Recapture Therapy before Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Trial: Rationale and study design of a multicenter, randomized, double-blinded controlled clinical trial. Am Heart J 2015; 170:46-54, 54.e1-2. [PMID: 26093863 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2015.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2014] [Accepted: 04/15/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are still at significant risk for postoperative major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCEs). Recent clinical evidence shows that cardioprotection in patients receiving a chronic statin treatment can be "recaptured" by a high-dose statin therapy given shortly before an ischemia-reperfusion sequence. Evaluation of this novel therapeutic approach in the setting of CABG seems promising because myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury plays a pivotal role in poor clinical outcomes that may be improved by a simple preoperative statin recapture treatment. METHODS The investigator-initiated StaRT-CABG trial is a multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, 2-parallel group controlled clinical study in 2,630 patients. The trial aims to evaluate whether a high-dose statin recapture therapy given shortly before CABG reduces the incidence of MACCE at 30 days after surgery (primary composite outcome: all-cause mortality, nonfatal myocardial infarction, and cerebrovascular events). Consenting patients who are on chronic statin therapy before surgery will be randomized to receive either oral statin reloading therapy or matching placebo 12 and 2 hours before CABG. Key secondary end points include enzymatic myocardial injury; new-onset atrial fibrillation; length of stay in the intensive care unit and hospital; need for repeat coronary revascularization at 30 days; and, finally, all-cause mortality at 12 months after surgery. IMPLICATIONS The StaRT-CABG trial is expected to provide highly relevant clinical data on the efficacy of this novel therapeutic approach to optimize the care for patients with coronary artery disease undergoing CABG.
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Elgendy IY, Mahmoud A, Huo T, Beaver TM, Bavry AA. Meta-analysis of 12 trials evaluating the effects of statins on decreasing atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting. Am J Cardiol 2015; 115:1523-8. [PMID: 25843920 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.02.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2015] [Revised: 02/26/2015] [Accepted: 02/26/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia encountered after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) and is associated with poor outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine whether initiation of statins before CABG reduces the risk of postoperative AF. We searched for clinical trials that randomized patients who underwent CABG to preoperative statin therapy versus placebo. We required that the trial reported the incidence of postoperative AF. Random-effects summary odds ratio (OR) were constructed. Sensitivity analysis for the trials that reported AF as a primary outcome along with subgroup analyses according to the different statins used was also conducted. Twelve trials with 2,980 patients met our inclusion criteria. Atorvastatin was tested in 8 trials, whereas rosuvastatin was studied in 2 studies. Statins were associated with a lower risk of postoperative AF (OR 0.42, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.27 to 0.66, p <0.0001). There was benefit with atorvastatin (OR 0.35, 95% CI 0.25 to 0.50, p <0.0001) but not rosuvastatin (OR 0.69, 95% CI 0.28 to 1.71, p = 0.42). On sensitivity analysis limited to trials that reported AF as a primary outcome, the risk of postoperative AF was still reduced with statins (OR 0.40, 95% CI 0.25 to 0.90, p = 0.02). The mean duration of the hospital stay was significantly lower in the statin group: 8.5 ± 1.8 days versus 9.1 ± 2.2 days (p <0.0001). Statin therapy, particularly atorvastatin, before CABG was associated with a reduction in the risk of postoperative AF.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida; North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health Systems, Gainesville, Florida.
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Open-heart surgery has become a common procedure. Postcardiac surgery management is a critical issue and represents a crucial period in terms of physical recovery. Cardiac rehabilitation is increasingly considered as an integral component of the continuum of care for patients with cardiovascular disease. Its usefulness is now widely accepted, and therefore, it is recommended in most contemporary cardiovascular clinical practice guidelines. Similarly, early pharmacological management can modulate the pathophysiological alterations after cardiac surgery, leading to an improvement in the early and long-term outcome. In this review, we will present recent advances in postcardiac surgery management, focusing on the pathophysiology of the perioperative period and on recent evidences in pharmacological and rehabilitative strategies.
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