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Liu S, Qian F, Lu Q, Deng Y, Qu W, Lin X, Li R, Li R, Guo T, Pan A, Liu G. Association of life's essential 8 with risk of recurrent cardiovascular events among patients with coronary heart disease. Int J Cardiol 2024; 412:132318. [PMID: 38971538 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.132318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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AIMS To examine the association of Life's Essential 8 (LE8) with the risk of recurrent cardiovascular events among patients with CHD. METHODS This prospective cohort study included 11,997 patients with CHD from the UK Biobank. The LE8 score was generated using five lifestyle factors (diet, body mass index, physical activity, smoking, and sleep) and three biological factors (blood lipids, blood glucose, and blood pressure). LE8 score ranged from 0 to 100 and was categorized into quartiles. Cox proportional hazards regression models were applied to estimate the hazard ratio (HR) and 95% CI (confidence interval). RESULTS During a median follow up of 12.5 years, we documented 3366 recurrent cardiovascular events, 1068 myocardial infarction, 1829 heart failure events, 703 strokes, and 934 cardiovascular deaths. The multivariable-adjusted HR (95% CI) for the highest versus the lowest quartile of LE8 score was 0.57 (0.50, 0.65) for recurrent cardiovascular events, 0.66 (0.52, 0.83) for myocardial infarction, 0.54 (0.45, 0.67) for heart failure, 0.50 (0.36, 0.68) for stroke, and 0.46 (0.37, 0.56) for cardiovascular death. Furthermore, the population attributable fraction of the lowest to the highest quartile of LE8 score were ranged from 16.2% to 32.5% for the various cardiovascular outcomes. In addition, biomarkers including renal function and inflammation collectively explained 47.6%-87.7% of the associations between the lifestyle factors and recurrent cardiovascular events. CONCLUSIONS Better cardiovascular health as measured by LE8 was associated with significantly lower risk of recurrent cardiovascular events among patients with CHD. Clinicians should prioritize educating patients with CHD on the importance of optimal cardiovascular health for secondary prevention. In addition, our findings indicated significant mediation effect of biomarkers involving of glycemic control, renal function, liver function, lipid profile, and systemic inflammation on the associations between overall lifestyle factors and recurrent cardiovascular events.
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- Sen Liu
- Nanchang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanchang, China; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education Key Lab of Environment and Health, and State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Boston Medical Center, and Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education Key Lab of Environment and Health, and State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education Key Lab of Environment and Health, and State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education Key Lab of Environment and Health, and State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education Key Lab of Environment and Health, and State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education Key Lab of Environment and Health, and State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education Key Lab of Environment and Health, and State Key Laboratory of Environment Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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Toyoda K, Koga M, Tanaka K, Uchiyama S, Sunami H, Omae K, Kimura K, Hoshino H, Fukuda-Doi M, Miwa K, Koge J, Okada Y, Sakai N, Minematsu K, Yamaguchi T. Blood pressure during long-term cilostazol-based dual antiplatelet therapy after stroke: a post hoc analysis of the CSPS.com trial. Hypertens Res 2024:10.1038/s41440-024-01742-3. [PMID: 38977876 DOI: 10.1038/s41440-024-01742-3] [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: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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We determined the associations of follow-up blood pressure (BP) after stroke as a time-dependent covariate with the risk of subsequent ischemic stroke, as well as those of BP levels with the difference in the impact of long-term clopidogrel or aspirin monotherapy versus additional cilostazol medication on secondary stroke prevention. In a sub-analysis of a randomized controlled trial (CSPS.com), patients between 8 and 180 days after stroke onset were randomly assigned to receive aspirin or clopidogrel alone, or a combination of cilostazol with aspirin or clopidogrel. The percent changes, differences, and raw values of follow-up BP were examined. The primary efficacy outcome was the first recurrence of ischemic stroke. In a total of 1657 patients (69.5 ± 9.3 years, female 29.1%) with median 1.5-year follow-up, ischemic stroke recurred in 74 patients. The adjusted hazard ratio for ischemic stroke of a 10% systolic BP (SBP) increase from baseline was 1.19 (95% CI 1.03-1.36), that of a 10 mmHg SBP increase was 1.14 (1.03-1.28), and that of SBP as the raw value with the baseline SBP as a fixed (time-independent) covariate was 1.14 (1.00-1.31). Such significant associations were not observed in diastolic BP-derived variables. The estimated adjusted hazard ratio curves for the outcome showed the benefit of dual therapy over a wide SBP range between ≈120 and ≈165 mmHg uniformly. Lower long-term SBP levels after ischemic stroke were associated with a lower risk of subsequent ischemic events. The efficacy of dual antiplatelet therapy including cilostazol for secondary stroke prevention was evident over a wide SBP range.
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- Kazunori Toyoda
- Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan.
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Data Science, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center for Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Center for Brain and Cerebral Vessels, Sanno Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biostatistics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Data Science, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
- Department of Biostatistics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Neurological Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Tokyo Saiseikai Central Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
- Department of Data Science, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Clinical Research Institute and Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine and Neurology, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Headquarters of the Iseikai Medical Corporation, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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Wang C, Liu S, Miao W, Ye N, Xie Z, Qiao L, Ouyang N, Yin Y, Sun Y, Sun G. Intensive blood pressure control in isolated systolic hypertension: a post hoc analysis of a cluster randomized trial. THE LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH. WESTERN PACIFIC 2024; 48:101127. [PMID: 39040034 PMCID: PMC11262169 DOI: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2024.101127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Background The isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) is of high prevalence, with a relatively poor prognosis. However, there is still no direct evidence to demonstrate the benefits of intensive blood pressure (BP) control among these patients. We aimed to evaluate intensive BP control with the target of <130/80 mmHg in ISH. Methods This was a post hoc analysis of patients with ISH in the China Rural Hypertension Control Project (CRHCP), defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) < 90 mmHg. The primary outcome was cardiovascular disease (CVD) including stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and CVD death. Mixed-effect Cox proportional regression and generalized estimating equation models were used for analysis. Findings In total, 7981 patients were randomly assigned to the intervention group and 8005 to the usual care group between May 8 and November 27, 2018. The median follow-up was 3.02 years (25-75%: 2.98-3.06). Mean systolic/diastolic BP at the end of 36 months follow-up was 126.5/71.2 mmHg in the intensive BP control group and 148.1/78.6 mmHg in the usual care group. The intervention group presented a substantially lower rate of composite CVD compared with the usual care group (1.52% versus 2.30%/year; multiple-adjusted hazard ratio (HR): 0.64; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.57-0.72; P < 0.001), especially for stroke (multiple-adjusted HR: 0.61; 95% CI: 0.53-0.70; P < 0.001), HF (multiple-adjusted HR: 0.57; 95% CI: 0.36-0.91; P = 0.017) and CVD death (multiple-adjusted HR: 0.64; 95% CI: 0.50-0.83; P < 0.001). The primary composite outcome was substantially reduced by 36% in the intervention group compared with the usual care group. The further interaction analysis revealed that the reduction of primary outcome by intervention was consistent across subgroups of sex, age, education level, history of CVD, use of antihypertensive medication and baseline DBP (P > 0.05 for all interaction test). The incidences of symptomatic hypotension, syncope injurious falls and renal outcomes did not differ between the two groups, even though hypotension was increased in intervention group (RR:1.71; 95% CI: 1.28-2.28; P < 0.001). Interpretation Intensive BP control (<130/80 mmHg) was effective and safe in patients with ISH for the prevention of CVD events. Funding The Ministry of Science and Technology (China) of China and the Science and Technology Program of Liaoning Province, China.
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- Chang Wang
- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China
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Lee JJ, Lee KH. Optimal Systolic Blood Pressure for the Prevention of All-Cause and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality in Older Adults With Hypertension: Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2024; 10:e52182. [PMID: 38861307 PMCID: PMC11200037 DOI: 10.2196/52182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Target systolic blood pressure (SBP) levels for older adults with hypertension vary across countries, leading to challenges in determining the appropriate SBP level. OBJECTIVE This study aims to identify the optimal SBP level for minimizing all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in older Korean adults with hypertension. METHODS This retrospective cohort study used data from the National Health Insurance Service database. We included older adults aged 65 years or older who were newly diagnosed with hypertension and underwent a National Health Insurance Service health checkup in 2003-2004. We excluded patients who had a history of hypertension or CVD, were not prescribed medication for hypertension, had missing blood pressure or any other covariate values, and had fewer than 2 health checkups during the follow-up period until 2020. We categorized the average SBP levels into 6 categories in 10 mm Hg increments, from <120 mm Hg to ≥160 mm Hg; 130-139 mm Hg was the reference range. Cox proportional hazards models were used to examine the relationship between SBP and all-cause and CVD mortalities, and subgroup analysis was conducted by age group (65-74 years and 75 years or older). RESULTS A total of 68,901 older adults newly diagnosed with hypertension were included in this study. During the follow-up period, 32,588 (47.3%) participants had all-cause mortality and 4273 (6.2%) had CVD mortality. Compared to older adults with SBP within the range of 130-139 mm Hg, individuals who fell into the other SBP categories, excluding those with SBP 120-129 mm Hg, showed significantly higher all-cause and CVD mortality. Subgroup analysis showed that older adults aged 65-74 years had higher all-cause and CVD mortality rates according to SBP categories than those aged 75 years or older. CONCLUSIONS The SBP levels within the range of 120-139 mm Hg were associated with the lowest all-cause and CVD mortality rates among older Korean adults with hypertension. It is recommended to reduce SBP to <140 mm Hg, with 120 mm Hg as the minimum value for SBP, for older Korean adults with hypertension. Additionally, stricter SBP management is required for adults aged 65-74 years.
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- Jae Jun Lee
- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Nursing, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Nursing, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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França Neto OR, Fernandes-Silva MM, Cerci RJ, Cunha-Pereira CA, Masukawa M, Vitola JV. Effects of Ivabradine on Myocardial Perfusion in Chronic Angina: A Prospective, Preliminary, Open-Label, Single-Arm Study. Cardiol Ther 2024; 13:341-357. [PMID: 38514522 PMCID: PMC11093942 DOI: 10.1007/s40119-024-00363-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Ivabradine reduces heart rate (HR), episodes of angina, and nitrate consumption, and increases exercise capacity in patients with chronic angina (CA). In this exploratory study, myocardial perfusion scintigraphy (MPS) was used to evaluate changes in the percentage of myocardial ischemia after ivabradine therapy in patients with CA. METHODS This prospective, open-label, single-arm study included patients with CA receiving maximum tolerated doses of beta blockers, who had a resting HR ≥ 70 bpm and had experienced ischemia according to MPS during an exercise test at baseline. Participants received ivabradine 5 mg twice daily (titrated according to HR) concomitant with beta blockers. A second MPS was performed after 3 months, without interruption of treatment with beta blockers or ivabradine. The primary outcome was change in the percentage of myocardial ischemia from baseline to 3 months. Time to ischemia during the exercise test, the proportion of patients presenting angina during the exercise test, and health status, assessed using the seven-item Seattle Angina Questionnaire-7 (SAQ-7), were also evaluated. RESULTS Twenty patients (3 females) with a mean (± standard deviation [SD]) age of 62.2 ± 6.5 years were included in the study, of whom 55% had diabetes, 70% had previous myocardial revascularization, and 45% had previous myocardial infarction. The percentage of patients with myocardial ischemia significantly decreased from baseline to 3 months after initiation of treatment with ivabradine (- 2.9%; 95% confidence interval [CI] - 0.3 to - 5.5; p = 0.031). Mean time to appearance of ischemia increased from 403 ± 176 s at baseline to 466 ± 136 s at 3 months after initiation of ivabradine (Δ62 s; 95% CI 18-106 s; p = 0.008), and the proportion of patients experiencing angina during the exercise test decreased from 40% at baseline to 5% also at 3 months (p = 0.016). Mean resting HR decreased from 76 ± 7 bpm at baseline to 55 ± 8 bpm at 3 months (p < 0.001). The mean SAQ-7 summary score improved from 69 ± 21 at baseline to 83 ± 12 at 3 months (p = 0.001). No serious adverse effects were reported. CONCLUSION Ivabradine added to beta blockers was associated with a reduction in detectable myocardial ischemia by MPS in patients with CA. Infographic available for this article. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial has been retrospectively registered with the Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (REBEC) under the following number RBR-5fysqrh (date of registration: 30 November 2023).
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- Olímpio R França Neto
- Quanta Diagnostico Por Imagem, 1000 Almirante Tamandaré Street, Curitiba, PR, 80045-170, Brazil.
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- Quanta Diagnostico Por Imagem, 1000 Almirante Tamandaré Street, Curitiba, PR, 80045-170, Brazil
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- Quanta Diagnostico Por Imagem, 1000 Almirante Tamandaré Street, Curitiba, PR, 80045-170, Brazil
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- Quanta Diagnostico Por Imagem, 1000 Almirante Tamandaré Street, Curitiba, PR, 80045-170, Brazil
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- Quanta Diagnostico Por Imagem, 1000 Almirante Tamandaré Street, Curitiba, PR, 80045-170, Brazil
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Mori Y, Mizuno A, Fukuma S. Low on-treatment blood pressure and cardiovascular events in patients without elevated risk: a nationwide cohort study. Hypertens Res 2024; 47:1546-1554. [PMID: 38355817 PMCID: PMC11150151 DOI: 10.1038/s41440-024-01593-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Insufficient blood pressure control among patients with hypertension without elevated risk is a global concern, suggesting the need for treatment optimization. However, the potential harm of excessive blood pressure lowering among these patients is understudied. This study addressed this evidence gap by using nationally representative public health insurer database covering 30 million working-age population. Patients who were continuously using antihypertensive drugs with 10-year cardiovascular risk <10% were identified. They were categorized by on-treatment systolic and diastolic blood pressures. The primary outcome was a composite of myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure hospitalization, and peripheral artery disease. Of 920,533 participants (mean age, 57.3 years; female, 48.3%; mean follow-up, 2.75 years), the adjusted hazard ratios for systolic blood pressure of <110, 110-119, 120-129 (reference), 130-139, 140-149, 150-159, and ≥160 mmHg were 1.05 (95% confidence interval: 0.99-1.12), 0.97 (0.93-1.02), 1 (reference), 1.05 (1.01-1.09), 1.15 (1.11-1.20), 1.30 (1.23-1.37), and 1.76 (1.66-1.86), respectively; and for diastolic blood pressure of <60, 60-69, 70-79 (reference), 80-89, 90-99, and ≥100 mmHg were 1.25 (1.14-1.38), 0.99 (0.95-1.04), 1 (reference), 1.00 (0.96-1.03), 1.13 (1.09-1.18), and 1.66 (1.58-1.76), respectively. Among low-risk patients with hypertension, diastolic blood pressure <60 mmHg was associated with increased cardiovascular events, while systolic blood pressure <110 mmHg was not. Compared to previous investigations in high-risk patients, the potential harm of excessive blood pressure lowering was less pronounced in low-risk patients with hypertension. The association between low on-treatment blood pressure and cardiovascular events has been understudied in low-risk patients with hypertension. In our study with nationally representative working-age adults from general population with hypertension without elevated risk, increased risk of cardiovascular events was observed in diastolic blood pressure of <60 mmHg, but not in systolic blood pressure of <110 mmHg. Those results contrasted with previous investigations in high-risk patients where the risk of low on-treatment blood pressure was more pronounced.
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- Yuichiro Mori
- Department of Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
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Tamaki H, Eriguchi M, Yoshida H, Uemura T, Tasaki H, Nishimoto M, Kosugi T, Samejima KI, Iseki K, Fujimoto S, Konta T, Moriyama T, Yamagata K, Narita I, Kasahara M, Shibagaki Y, Kondo M, Asahi K, Watanabe T, Tsuruya K. Pulse pressure modifies the association between diastolic blood pressure and decrease in kidney function: the Japan Specific Health Checkups Study. Clin Kidney J 2024; 17:sfae152. [PMID: 38846104 PMCID: PMC11153873 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfae152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Background Unlike systolic blood pressure (SBP), the prognostic value of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in kidney function has not been established. We hypothesized that pulse pressure (PP), which is associated with arteriosclerosis, would affect the prognostic value of DBP. Methods This longitudinal study used data from the Japan Specific Health Checkups Study was conducted between 2008 and 2014. The participants were stratified into three PP subgroups (low PP ≤39, normal PP 40-59 and high PP ≥60 mmHg). The exposures of interest were SBP and DBP, and the association between SBP/DBP and kidney outcomes (30% decline in the estimated glomerular filtration rate from baseline) was examined in each PP subgroup using a Cox proportional hazards model. Results Among 725 022 participants, 20 414 (2.8%) developed kidney outcomes during a median follow-up period of 34.6 months. Higher SBP was consistently associated with a higher incidence of kidney outcome in all PP subgroups. Although DBP had a positive linear association with the incidence of kidney outcome in low- and normal-PP subgroups, both lower (≤60 mmHg) and higher (≥101 mmHg) DBP were associated with a higher incidence of kidney outcome in the high-PP subgroup, with a U-shaped curve. Hazard ratios (95% confidence intervals) of ≤60 mmHg (reference: 61-80 mmHg in normal-PP subgroup) and ≥101 mmHg were 1.26 (1.15-1.38) and 1.86 (1.62-2.14), respectively. Conclusions In this large population-based cohort, DBP was differently associated with kidney outcome by PP level; lower DBP was significantly associated with a higher incidence of kidney outcome in the high-PP subgroup but not in the low- and normal-PP subgroups.
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- Hiroyuki Tamaki
- Department of Nephrology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Medical Statistics, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Steering Committee of The Japan Specific Health Checkups (JSHC) Study, Fukushima, Japan
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- Steering Committee of The Japan Specific Health Checkups (JSHC) Study, Fukushima, Japan
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- Steering Committee of The Japan Specific Health Checkups (JSHC) Study, Fukushima, Japan
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- Steering Committee of The Japan Specific Health Checkups (JSHC) Study, Fukushima, Japan
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- Steering Committee of The Japan Specific Health Checkups (JSHC) Study, Fukushima, Japan
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- Steering Committee of The Japan Specific Health Checkups (JSHC) Study, Fukushima, Japan
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- Steering Committee of The Japan Specific Health Checkups (JSHC) Study, Fukushima, Japan
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- Steering Committee of The Japan Specific Health Checkups (JSHC) Study, Fukushima, Japan
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- Steering Committee of The Japan Specific Health Checkups (JSHC) Study, Fukushima, Japan
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- Steering Committee of The Japan Specific Health Checkups (JSHC) Study, Fukushima, Japan
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- Steering Committee of The Japan Specific Health Checkups (JSHC) Study, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
- Steering Committee of The Japan Specific Health Checkups (JSHC) Study, Fukushima, Japan
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Bentzel S, Ljungman C, Hjerpe P, Schiöler L, Manhem K, Bengtsson Boström K, Kahan T, Mourtzinis G. Long-term secondary prevention and outcome following acute coronary syndrome: real-world results from the Swedish Primary Care Cardiovascular Database. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2024; 31:812-821. [PMID: 38135289 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwad389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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AIMS Most studies of treatment adherence after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are based on prescribed drugs and lack long-term follow-up or consecutive data on risk factor control. We studied the long-term treatment adherence, risk factor control, and its association to recurrent ACS and death. METHODS AND RESULTS We retrospectively included 3765 patients (mean age 75 years, 40% women) with incident ACS from 1 January 2006 until 31 December 2010 from the Swedish Primary Care Cardiovascular Database of Skaraborg. All patients were followed until 31 December 2014 or death. We recorded blood pressure (BP), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), recurrent ACS, and death. We used data on dispensed drugs to calculate the proportion of days covered for secondary prevention medications. Cox regressions were used to analyse the association of achieved BP and LDL-C to recurrent ACS and death. The median follow-up time was 4.8 years. The proportion of patients that reached BP of <140/90 mm Hg was 58% at Year 1 and 66% at Year 8. 65% of the patients reached LDL-C of <2.5 mmol/L at Year 1 and 56% at Year 8; however, adherence to statins varied from 43% to 60%. Only 62% of the patients had yearly measured BP, and only 28% yearly measured LDL-C. Systolic BP was not associated with a higher risk of recurrent ACS or death. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol of 3.0 mmol/L was associated with a higher risk of recurrent ACS {hazard ratio [HR] 1.19 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.00-1.40]} and death HR [1.26 (95% CI 1.08-1.47)] compared with an LDL-C of 1.8 mmol/L. CONCLUSION This observational long-term real-world study demonstrates low drug adherence and potential for improvement of risk factors after ACS. Furthermore, the study confirms that uncontrolled LDL-C is associated with adverse outcome even in this older population.
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- Sara Bentzel
- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Blå stråket 5B Wallenberglab/SU, 413 45, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Cardiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Blå stråket 3, 413 46, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Blå stråket 5B Wallenberglab/SU, 413 45, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Cardiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Blå stråket 3, 413 46, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Regionhälsan R&D Centre, Skaraborg Primary Care, Skövde, Sweden
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- Occupational and Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Regionhälsan R&D Centre, Skaraborg Primary Care, Skövde, Sweden
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Blå stråket 5B Wallenberglab/SU, 413 45, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Medicine and Emergency Mölndal, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
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Verdecchia P, Angeli F, Reboldi G. The lowest well tolerated blood pressure: A personalized target for all? Eur J Intern Med 2024; 123:42-48. [PMID: 38278661 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2024.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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The optimal blood pressure (BP) target for prevention of cardiovascular complications of hypertension remains uncertain. Most Guidelines suggest different targets depending on age, comorbidities and treatment tolerability, but the underlying evidence is not strong. Results of randomized strategy trials comparing lower (i.e., more intensive) versus higher (i.e., less intensive) BP targets should drive the definition. However, these trials tested different BP targets based on systolic BP, diastolic BP or combined systolic and diastolic BP goals. Overall, the more intensive treatment targets reduced the risk of major cardiovascular complications of hypertension when compared with the less intensive targets, despite a higher incidence of unwanted effects including, but not limited to, hypotension, electrolyte abnormalities and renal dysfunction. Consequently, some Guidelines defined low BP thresholds (i.e., 120/70 mmHg) not to exceed downward because of the expectation that unwanted effects may outweigh the outcome benefits. The present review discusses the evidence underlying the choice of BP targets, which remains an important step in the management of hypertensive patients. We conclude that, on the ground of the heterogeneity of available data in support to fixed BP targets, their definition should be personalized in all patients and based on best trade-off between efficacy and safety, i.e., the lowest well tolerated BP.
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- Paolo Verdecchia
- Fondazione Umbra Cuore e Ipertensione-ONLUS, Perugia, Italy; Department of Cardiology, Hospital S. Maria della Misericordia, Perugia, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Technological Innovation (DiMIT), University of Insubria, Varese, Italy; Department of Medicine and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, IRCCS, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, Tradate, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Division of Nephrology, Hospital S. Maria della Misericordia, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Luan M, Tian Y, Yan D, Liang S. Association of plasma trans fatty acid concentrations with blood pressure and hypertension in U.S. adults. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1373095. [PMID: 38711984 PMCID: PMC11070464 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1373095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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Objective The present study aimed to evaluate the association of plasma trans fatty acids (TFAs) biomarkers with the risk of hypertension. Methods Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES 2009-2010), we conducted a thorough analysis using both the traditional regression model and the Bayesian Kernel Machine Regression (BKMR) model to investigate the associations of individual TFAs and their mixtures with systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and the risk of hypertension in a sample of 1,970 American adults. Results The concentrations of TFAs were natural logarithms (ln) transformed to approximate a normal distribution. Multivariate linear regression models showed that each 1-unit increase in ln-transformed plasma concentrations of palmitelaidic, elaidic, vaccenic, and linolelaidic acids was associated with separate 2.94-, 3.60-, 2.46- and 4.78-mm Hg and 2.77-, 2.35-, 2.03-, and 3.70- mm Hg increase in SBP and DBP, respectively (P < 0.05). The BKMR model showed positive associations between the four TFAs mixtures and SBP and DBP. In addition, linolelaidic acid contributed the most to an increased blood pressure. Similar results were observed with the threshold of hypertension (≥130/80 mm Hg). Conclusion Our findings provide preliminary evidence that plasma TFA concentrations are associated with increased blood pressure and the risk of hypertension in US adults. This study also suggests that linolelaidic acid might exhibit more deleterious effects on hypertension than other TFAs. Further studies should be conducted to validate these results.
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- Min Luan
- Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- National Management Office of Neonatal Screening Project for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Children’s Medical Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Clinical Center of Diabetes, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Wu H, Yang L, Ren D, Gu Y, Ding X, Zhao Y, Fu G, Zhang H, Yi L. Combinatory data-independent acquisition and parallel reaction monitoring method for revealing the lipid metabolism biomarkers of coronary heart disease and its comorbidities. J Sep Sci 2024; 47:e2300848. [PMID: 38682821 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Disorders of lipid metabolism are a common cause of coronary heart disease (CHD) and its comorbidities. In this study, ultra-performance liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry in data-independent acquisition (DIA) mode was applied to collect abundant tandem mass spectrometry data, which provided valuable information for lipid annotation. For the lipid isomers that could not be completely separated by chromatography, parallel reaction monitoring (PRM) mode was used for quantification. A total of 223 plasma lipid metabolites were annotated, and 116 of them were identified for their fatty acyl chain composition and location. In addition, 152 plasma lipids in patients with CHD and its comorbidities were quantitatively analyzed. Multivariate statistical analysis and metabolic pathway analysis demonstrated that glycerophospholipid and sphingolipid metabolism deserved more attention for CHD. This study proposed a method combining DIA and PRM for high-throughput characterization of plasma lipids. The results also improved our understanding of metabolic disorders of CHD and its comorbidities, which can provide valuable suggestions for medical intervention.
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- Hao Wu
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
- Department of Cardiology, First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
- College of Medicine, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
- College of Medicine, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- School of Science, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
- College of Medicine, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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Eklund SA, Israelsson H, Brunström M, Forsberg K, Malm J. 10-year mortality, causes of death and cardiovascular comorbidities in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. J Neurol 2024; 271:1311-1319. [PMID: 37917232 PMCID: PMC10896765 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-023-12067-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective was to investigate 10-year mortality, causes of death and cardiovascular comorbidity in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) and to evaluate their mutual associations. METHODS This prospective cohort study included 176 CSF-shunted iNPH patients, and 368 age- and sex-matched controls. At inclusion, participants were medically examined, had blood analyzed and answered a questionnaire. The vascular comorbidities investigated were smoking, diabetes, body mass index, blood pressure (BP), hyperlipidemia, kidney function, atrial fibrillation and, cerebro- and cardiovascular disease. RESULTS Survival was observed for a mean period of 10.3 ± 0.84 years. Shunted iNPH patients had an increased risk of death compared to controls (hazard ratio (HR) = 2.5, 95% CI 1.86-3.36; p < 0.001). After 10 years, 50% (n = 88) of iNPH patients and 24% (n = 88) of the controls were dead (p < 0.001). The risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, falls and neurological diseases were higher in iNPH (p < 0.05). The most common cause of death in iNPH was cardiovascular diseases (14% vs 7% for controls). Seven out of nine iNPH dying from falls had subdural hematomas. Systolic BP (HR = 0.985 95% CI 0.972-0.997, p = 0.018), atrial fibrillation (HR = 2.652, 95% CI 1.506-4.872, p < 0.001) and creatinine (HR = 1.018, 95% CI 1.010-1.027, p < 0.001) were independently associated with mortality for iNPH. DISCUSSION This long-term and population-matched cohort study indicates that in spite of CSF-shunt treatment, iNPH has shorter life expectancy. It may be important to treat iNPH in supplementary ways to reduce mortality. Both cardiovascular comorbidities and lethal falls are contributing to the excess mortality in iNPH and reducing these preventable risks should be an established part of the treatment plan.
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- Sanna A Eklund
- Department of Clinical Science, Neurosciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Neurosciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Neurosciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Mancia G, Brunström M, Burnier M, Grassi G, Januszewicz A, Muiesan ML, Tsioufis K, Kjeldsen SE, Kreutz R. Rationale of treatment recommendations in the 2023 ESH hypertension guidelines. Eur J Intern Med 2024; 121:4-8. [PMID: 38216445 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2023.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umea University, Umea, Sweden
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- Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Clinica Medica, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Hypertension, National Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland
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- UOC 2 Medicina, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, Hippokration Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Departments of Cardiology and Nephrology, Institute for Clinical Medicine, and Ulleval Hospital, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universitaet Berlin and Humboldt- Universitaet zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Zhang J, Yi Q, Zhou C, Luo Y, Wei H, Ge H, Liu H, Zhang J, Li X, Xie X, Pan P, Yi M, Cheng L, Zhou H, Liu L, Aili A, Liu Y, Peng L, Pu J, Zhou H. A simple clinical risk score (ABCDMP) for predicting mortality in patients with AECOPD and cardiovascular diseases. Respir Res 2024; 25:89. [PMID: 38341529 PMCID: PMC10858518 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-024-02704-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The morbidity and mortality among hospital inpatients with AECOPD and CVDs remains unacceptably high. Currently, no risk score for predicting mortality has been specifically developed in patients with AECOPD and CVDs. We therefore aimed to derive and validate a simple clinical risk score to assess individuals' risk of poor prognosis. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS We evaluated inpatients with AECOPD and CVDs in a prospective, noninterventional, multicenter cohort study. We used multivariable logistic regression analysis to identify the independent prognostic risk factors and created a risk score model according to patients' data from a derivation cohort. Discrimination was evaluated by the area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve (AUC), and calibration was assessed by the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test. The model was validated and compared with the BAP-65, CURB-65, DECAF and NIVO models in a validation cohort. RESULTS We derived a combined risk score, the ABCDMP score, that included the following variables: age > 75 years, BUN > 7 mmol/L, consolidation, diastolic blood pressure ≤ 60 mmHg, mental status altered, and pulse > 109 beats/min. Discrimination (AUC 0.847, 95% CI, 0.805-0.890) and calibration (Hosmer‒Lemeshow statistic, P = 0.142) were good in the derivation cohort and similar in the validation cohort (AUC 0.811, 95% CI, 0.755-0.868). The ABCDMP score had significantly better predictivity for in-hospital mortality than the BAP-65, CURB-65, DECAF, and NIVO scores (all P < 0.001). Additionally, the new score also had moderate predictive performance for 3-year mortality and can be used to stratify patients into different management groups. CONCLUSIONS The ABCDMP risk score could help predict mortality in AECOPD and CVDs patients and guide further clinical research on risk-based treatment. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trail Registry NO.:ChiCTR2100044625; URL: http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=121626 .
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- Jiarui Zhang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Guo-xue-xiang 37#, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Guo-xue-xiang 37#, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
- Sichuan Cancer Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- West China School of Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, People's Hospital of Leshan, Leshan, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the First People's Hospital of Neijiang City, Neijiang, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the First People's Hospital of Neijiang City, Neijiang, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Emergency, First People's Hospital of Jiujiang, Jiu jiang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Emergency, First People's Hospital of Jiujiang, Jiu jiang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Guo-xue-xiang 37#, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Guo-xue-xiang 37#, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Guo-xue-xiang 37#, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Guo-xue-xiang 37#, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Guo-xue-xiang 37#, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China.
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Ramasco F, Aguilar G, Aldecoa C, Bakker J, Carmona P, Dominguez D, Galiana M, Hernández G, Kattan E, Olea C, Ospina-Tascón G, Pérez A, Ramos K, Ramos S, Tamayo G, Tuero G. Towards the personalization of septic shock resuscitation: the fundamentals of ANDROMEDA-SHOCK-2 trial. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2024; 71:112-124. [PMID: 38244774 DOI: 10.1016/j.redare.2024.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Septic shock is a highly lethal and prevalent disease. Progressive circulatory dysfunction leads to tissue hypoperfusion and hypoxia, eventually evolving to multiorgan dysfunction and death. Prompt resuscitation may revert these pathogenic mechanisms, restoring oxygen delivery and organ function. High heterogeneity exists among the determinants of circulatory dysfunction in septic shock, and current algorithms provide a stepwise and standardized approach to conduct resuscitation. This review provides the pathophysiological and clinical rationale behind ANDROMEDA-SHOCK-2, an ongoing multicenter randomized controlled trial that aims to compare a personalized resuscitation strategy based on clinical phenotyping and peripheral perfusion assessment, versus standard of care, in early septic shock resuscitation.
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- F Ramasco
- Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain.
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- Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Río Hortega, Valladolid, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina Intensiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile; The Latin American Intensive Care Network (LIVEN); Department of Intensive Care, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands; Division of Pulmonary Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, New York University and Columbia University, New York, USA
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- Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Ntra. Sra. de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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- Hospital General Universitario Doctor Balmis, Alicante, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina Intensiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile; The Latin American Intensive Care Network (LIVEN)
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- Departamento de Medicina Intensiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile; The Latin American Intensive Care Network (LIVEN)
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- Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid. Spain
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- The Latin American Intensive Care Network (LIVEN); Department of Intensive Care, Fundación Valle del Lili, Cali, Colombia; Translational Research Laboratory in Critical Care Medicine (TransLab-CCM), Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia
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- Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina Intensiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile; The Latin American Intensive Care Network (LIVEN)
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- Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario de Cruces, Baracaldo, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Hospital Can Misses, Ibiza, Spain
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Krittayaphong R, Chichareon P, Komoltri C, Yindeengam A, Lip GYH. Time in target range of systolic blood pressure and clinical outcomes in atrial fibrillation patients: results of the COOL-AF registry. Sci Rep 2024; 14:805. [PMID: 38191585 PMCID: PMC10774389 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51385-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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We aimed to investigate the relationship between time in target range of systolic blood pressure (SBP-TTr) and clinical outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). We analyzed the results from multicenter AF registry in Thailand. Blood pressure was recorded at baseline and at every 6 monthly follow-up visit. SBP-TTr were calculated using the Rosendaal method, based on a target SBP 120-140 mmHg. The outcomes were death, ischemic stroke/systemic embolism (SSE), major bleeding, and heart failure. A total of 3355 patients were studied (mean age 67.8 years; 41.9% female). Average follow-up time was 32.1 ± 8.3 months. SBP-TTr was classified into 3 groups according to the tertiles. The incidence rates of all-cause death, SSE, major bleeding, and heart failure were 3.90 (3.51-4.34), 1.52 (1.27-1.80), 2.2 (1.90-2.53), and 2.83 (2.49-3.21) per 100 person-years, respectively. Patients in the 3rd tertile of SBP-TTr had lower rates of death, major bleeding and heart failure with adjusted hazard ratios 0.62 (0.48-0.80), p < 0.001, 0.64 (0.44-0.92), p = 0.016, and 0.61 (0.44-0.84), p = 0.003, respectively, compared to 1st SBP-TTr tertile. In conclusion, high SBP-TTr was associated with better clinical outcomes compared to other groups with lower SBP-TTr. This underscores the importance of good blood pressure control in AF patients.
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- Rungroj Krittayaphong
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkla, Thailand
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Her Majesty Cardiac Center, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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Siddiqi TJ, Usman MS, Siddiqui A, Salman A, Talbot N, Khan LA, Shabbir A, Hall ME, Taffet GE. Association of low diastolic blood pressure with cardiovascular outcomes and all-cause mortality: A meta-analysis. Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102131. [PMID: 37866417 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.102131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Reduction of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) below 70 mmHg may decrease perfusion to the heart and worsen cardiovascular (CV) outcomes. AIMS Explore the association between low DBP and CV outcomes. METHODS We searched the online databases until August 2023 for studies reporting the risk of all-cause mortality (ACM) or CV outcomes in patients with low versus normal DBP (70-80mm Hg). RESULTS Inclusion of 10 studies (n = 1,998,223 patients) found that a mean achieved DBP < 60 mmHg was associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality (HR 1.48; 95 % CI [1.26-1.74]), especially in patients with pre-existing CV disease. It was also associated to a higher risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (HR 1.84; [1.28-2.65]) and myocardial infarction (HR 1.49; [1.13-1.97]). A DBP of 60-69 mmHg was associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality (HR 1.11; [1.03-1.20]). CONCLUSION Reduction of DBP, particularly below 60 mmHg, is associated with increased risk of ACM.
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- Tariq Jamal Siddiqi
- Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Associate Division Director, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center
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- Professor of Medicine-Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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Seng LL, Hai Kiat TP, Bee YM, Jafar TH. Real-World Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Levels and Cardiovascular Mortality in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes-Results From a Large Registry Cohort in Asia. J Am Heart Assoc 2023; 12:e030772. [PMID: 37930066 PMCID: PMC10727329 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.030772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Elevated blood pressure (BP) is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular mortality. However, there is ongoing debate whether intensive BP lowering may paradoxically increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), especially in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). We investigated the association of BP with risk of CVD mortality in patients with T2D. METHODS AND RESULTS We used data on 83 721 patients with T2D from a multi-institutional diabetes registry in Singapore from 2013 to 2019. BP was analyzed as categories and restricted cubic splines using Cox multivariable regression analysis stratified by preexisting CVD and age (<65 years versus ≥65 years). The primary outcome was CVD mortality, determined via linkage with the national registry. Among 83 721 patients with T2D (mean age 65.3 years, 50.6% women, 78.9% taking antihypertensive medications), 7.6 per 1000 person-years experienced the primary outcome. Systolic BP had a graded relationship with a significant increase in CVD mortality at levels >120 to 129 mm Hg. Diastolic BP levels >90 mm Hg were significantly associated with CVD mortality in those aged ≥65 years. In addition, diastolic BP <70 mm Hg was associated with a significantly higher risk of CVD mortality in all patients. CONCLUSIONS In patients with T2D, clinic systolic BP levels ≥130 mm Hg or diastolic BP levels ≥90 mm Hg are associated with higher risk of CVD mortality. Diastolic BP <70 mm Hg is also associated with the risk of adverse CVD outcomes, although reverse causality cannot be ruled out.
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- Loraine Liping Seng
- Program in Health Services and Systems ResearchDuke‐NUS Medical SchoolSingapore
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- Department of EndocrinologySingapore General HospitalSingapore
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- Program in Health Services and Systems ResearchDuke‐NUS Medical SchoolSingapore
- Department of Renal MedicineSingapore General HospitalSingapore
- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke UniversityDurhamNCUSA
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Warren J, Dinh D, Brennan A, Tan C, Dagan M, Stehli J, Clark DJ, Ajani AE, Reid CM, Sebastian M, Oqueli E, Freeman M, Stub D, Duffy SJ. Impact of Preprocedural Diastolic Blood Pressure on Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Hypertension 2023; 80:2447-2454. [PMID: 37655489 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.123.20963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recent US guidelines recommend lower blood pressure (BP) targets in hypertension, but aggressive lowering of diastolic BP (DBP) can occur at the expense of myocardial perfusion, particularly in the presence of coronary artery disease. We sought to establish the long-term impact of low DBP on mortality among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with well-controlled systolic BP. METHODS We analyzed data from 12 965 patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention between 2009 and 2018 from the Melbourne Interventional Group registry who had a preprocedural systolic BP of ≤140 mm Hg. Patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, and out-of-hospital arrest were excluded. Patients were stratified into 5 groups according to preprocedural DBP: <50, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 to 79, and ≥80 mm Hg. The primary outcome was long-term, all-cause mortality. Mortality data were derived from the Australian National Death Index. RESULTS Patients with DBP<50 mm Hg were older with higher rates of diabetes, renal impairment, prior myocardial infarction, left ventricular dysfunction, peripheral and cerebrovascular disease (all P<0.001). Patients with DBP<50 mm Hg had higher 30-day (2.5% versus 0.7% for the other 4 quintiles; P<0.0001) and long-term mortality (median, 3.6 years; follow-up, 29% versus 11%; P<0.0001). Cox-regression analysis revealed that DBP<50 mm Hg was an independent predictor of long-term mortality (hazard ratio [HR], 1.55 [95% CI, 1.20-2.00]; P=0.001). CONCLUSIONS In patients with well-controlled systolic BP undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, low DBP (<50 mm Hg) is an independent predictor of long-term mortality.
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- Josephine Warren
- Department of Cardiology, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia (J.W., C.T., M.D., J.S., D.S.)
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- Centre of Cardiovascular Research and Education in Therapeutics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia (D.D., A.B., C.M.R., D.S., S.J.D.)
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- Centre of Cardiovascular Research and Education in Therapeutics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia (D.D., A.B., C.M.R., D.S., S.J.D.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia (J.W., C.T., M.D., J.S., D.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia (J.W., C.T., M.D., J.S., D.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia (J.W., C.T., M.D., J.S., D.S.)
- University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland (J.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Australia (D.J.C.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia (A.E.A.)
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- Centre of Cardiovascular Research and Education in Therapeutics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia (D.D., A.B., C.M.R., D.S., S.J.D.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Barwon Health, Geelong, Australia (M.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Grampians Health Ballarat, Australia (E.O.)
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia (E.O.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Box Hill Hospital, Melbourne, Australia (M.F.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia (J.W., C.T., M.D., J.S., D.S.)
- Centre of Cardiovascular Research and Education in Therapeutics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia (D.D., A.B., C.M.R., D.S., S.J.D.)
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- Centre of Cardiovascular Research and Education in Therapeutics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia (D.D., A.B., C.M.R., D.S., S.J.D.)
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Gao Z, Li C, Chen H, Chen D, Ma S, Xie J, Wu C, Liu L, Yang Y. Association between diastolic blood pressure during the first 24 h and 28-day mortality in patients with septic shock: a retrospective observational study. Eur J Med Res 2023; 28:329. [PMID: 37689707 PMCID: PMC10492407 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-023-01315-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although the mean arterial pressure (MAP) target of 65 mmHg was achieved, diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was still low in some septic shock patients. The effects of DBP on the prognosis and optimal target for patients with septic shock are unclear. We sought to investigate the relationship between DBP and 28-day mortality in septic shock patients. METHODS In this retrospective observational study, we obtained data from the Chinese Database in Intensive Care (CDIC). We included patients with an admission diagnosis of septic shock and shock was controlled. DBP was measured every 1 h, and the mean DBP during the first 24 h (mDBP24h) was recorded. The primary outcome was 28-day mortality. Multivariable logistic regression determined the relationship between mDBP24h and 28-day mortality. RESULTS In total, 1251 patients were finally included. The 28-day mortality of included septic shock patients was 28.3%. The mDBP24h, not mSBP24h, was higher among 28-day survivors compared with non-survivors. 28-day mortality was inversely associated with mDBP24h (unadjusted OR 0.814 per 10 mmHg higher mDBP24h, P = 0.003), with a stepwise increase in 28-day mortality at lower mDBP24h. The 28-day mortality of patients with mDBP24h < 59 mmHg had an absolute risk reduction of 9.4% (P = 0.001). And mDBP24h < 59 mmHg was the remaining high risk factor inversely associated with 28-day mortality after multivariable adjustment (adjusted OR 1.915, 95% CI 1.037-3.536, P = 0.038), while mMAP24h and mSBP24h were not. CONCLUSION In patients with septic shock after initial resuscitation, we observed an inverse association between mDBP24h and 28-day mortality. The poor outcomes in patients with mDBP24h < 59 mmHg provide indirect evidence supporting a further DBP goal of 59 mmHg for patients with septic shock after MAP of 65 mmHg was achieved.
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- Zhiwei Gao
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, The Affiliated Huaian NO. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, 223300, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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Lu DY, Yalcin H, Yalcin F, Sivalokanathan S, Greenland GV, Ventoulis I, Vakrou S, Pampaloni MH, Zimmerman SL, Valenta I, Schindler TH, Abraham TP, Abraham MR. Systolic blood pressure ≤110 mm Hg is associated with severe coronary microvascular ischemia and higher risk for ventricular arrhythmias in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Heart Rhythm O2 2023; 4:538-548. [PMID: 37744936 PMCID: PMC10513918 DOI: 10.1016/j.hroo.2023.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Background Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) and hypertension (HTN) occur frequently in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), but whether blood pressure (BP) influences CMD and outcomes is unknown. Objective The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that HTN is associated with worse CMD and outcomes. Methods This retrospective study included 690 HCM patients. All patients underwent cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, echocardiography, and rhythm monitoring; 127 patients also underwent rest/vasodilator stress 13NH3 positron emission tomography myocardial perfusion imaging. Patients were divided into 3 groups based on their rest systolic blood pressure (SBP) (group 1 ≤110 mm Hg; group 2 111-140; group 3 >140 mm Hg) and were followed for development of ventricular tachycardia (VT)/ventricular fibrillation (VF), heart failure (HF), death, and composite outcome. Results Group 1 patients had the lowest age and left ventricular (LV) mass but the highest prevalence of nonobstructive hemodynamics and restrictive diastolic filling. LV scar was similar in the 3 groups. Group 1 had the lowest rest and stress myocardial blood flow (MBF) and highest SDS (summed difference score). Rest SBP was positively correlated with stress MBF and negatively correlated with SDS. Group 1 had the highest incidence of VT/VF, whereas the incidences of HF, death, and composite outcome were similar among the 3 groups. In multivariate analysis, rest SBP ≤110 mm Hg was independently associated with VT/VF (hazard ratio 2.6; 95% confidence interval 1.0-6.7; P = .04). Conclusion SBP ≤110 mm Hg is associated with greater severity of CMD and coronary microvascular ischemia and higher incidence of ventricular arrhythmias in HCM.
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- Dai-Yin Lu
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
- Institute of Public Health, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Cardiology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
- Division of Cardiology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
- Division of Cardiology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
- Division of Cardiology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
- Division of Cardiology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Western Macedonia, Ptolemaida, Greece
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- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
- Division of Cardiology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
- Division of Cardiology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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Yu Y, Gong Y, Hu B, Ouyang B, Pan A, Liu J, Liu F, Shang XL, Yang XH, Tu G, Wang C, Ma S, Fang W, Liu L, Liu J, Chen D. Expert consensus on blood pressure management in critically ill patients. JOURNAL OF INTENSIVE MEDICINE 2023; 3:185-203. [PMID: 37533806 PMCID: PMC10391579 DOI: 10.1016/j.jointm.2023.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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- Yuetian Yu
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200001, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of SunYatsen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330000, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Center for Critical Care Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Fuzhou 350001 Fujian, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Emergency & Intensive Care Unit Center, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014 Zhejiang, China
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- Cardiac Intensive Care Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250014 Shandong, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009 Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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Rao S, Nazarzadeh M, Li Y, Canoy D, Mamouei M, Salimi-Khorshidi G, Rahimi K. Systolic blood pressure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiovascular risk. Heart 2023; 109:1216-1222. [PMID: 37080767 PMCID: PMC10423512 DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2023-322431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE In individuals with complex underlying health problems, the association between systolic blood pressure (SBP) and cardiovascular disease is less well recognised. The association between SBP and risk of cardiovascular events in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was investigated. METHODS AND ANALYSIS In this cohort study, 39 602 individuals with a diagnosis of COPD aged 55-90 years between 1990 and 2009 were identified from validated electronic health records (EHR) in the UK. The association between SBP and risk of cardiovascular end points (composite of ischaemic heart disease, heart failure, stroke and cardiovascular death) was analysed using a deep learning approach. RESULTS In the selected cohort (46.5% women, median age 69 years), 10 987 cardiovascular events were observed over a median follow-up period of 3.9 years. The association between SBP and risk of cardiovascular end points was found to be monotonic; the lowest SBP exposure group of <120 mm Hg presented nadir of risk. With respect to reference SBP (between 120 and 129 mm Hg), adjusted risk ratios for the primary outcome were 0.99 (95% CI 0.93 to 1.05) for SBP of <120 mm Hg, 1.02 (0.97 to 1.07) for SBP between 130 and 139 mm Hg, 1.07 (1.01 to 1.12) for SBP between 140 and 149 mm Hg, 1.11 (1.05 to 1.17) for SBP between 150 and 159 mm Hg and 1.16 (1.10 to 1.22) for SBP ≥160 mm Hg. CONCLUSION Using deep learning for modelling EHR, we identified a monotonic association between SBP and risk of cardiovascular events in patients with COPD.
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- Shishir Rao
- Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Deep Medicine, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Deep Medicine, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Deep Medicine, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Deep Medicine, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Deep Medicine, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Deep Medicine, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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Hu Y, Gu Z, Xu M, He W, Wu L, Xu Z, Guo L. Body mass index and clinical outcomes in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction mediated by diastolic blood pressure status? Heliyon 2023; 9:e16515. [PMID: 37274719 PMCID: PMC10238725 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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Background The "obesity paradox" has been elucidated in patients with heart failure (HF). Current guidelines introduce a target diastolic blood pressure (DBP) < 80 mmHg but >70 mmHg in HF patients. Due to reduced coronary perfusion, low DBP has a deleterious impact on cardiovascular outcomes. This present study aimed to assess the relationship between BMI and adjudicated clinical outcomes in HFpEF patients according to the status of DBP. Methods We analyzed the data in 1749 HFpEF patients from the Americas of the TOPCAT (Treatment of Preserved Cardiac Function Heart Failure with an Aldosterone Antagonist) Trial. The population was stratified by DBP (<70 mmHg, and ≥70 mmHg) and BMI strata (normal weight, overweight, and obesity). Cox proportional hazards models and competing-risks regression analysis were performed. Results At baseline, the median BMI and DBP were 32.9 kg/m2 (interquartile range 28.0-38.5 kg/m2) and 70 mmHg (interquartile range 62-80 mmHg), respectively. In the multivariable analysis, obesity was associated with better survival rates in the total HFpEF population (all-cause death: HR = 0.439, 95% CI 0.256-0.750; and cardiovascular death: HR = 0.378, 95% CI 0.182-0.787). In patients with DBP<70 mmHg, obesity was not significantly associated with reduced risks for all-cause death (HR = 0.531, 95% CI: 0.263-1.704) and cardiovascular death (HR = 0.680, 95% CI: 0.254-1.819). However, multivariate analyses for cardiovascular death (HR = 0.339, 95% CI: 0.117-0.983) and all-cause death (HR = 0.389, 95% CI: 0.156-0.969) were significant in patients with DBP≥70 mmHg. Nevertheless, there were no interactions between DBP and BMI. Conclusions The obesity paradox was observed in patients with HFpEF, regardless of DBP strata (<70 mmHg, and ≥70 mmHg).
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- YingQiu Hu
- Emergency Department of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Medical School of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Urology Department of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Emergency Department of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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Wang X, Hu J, Wang P, Pei H, Wang Z. Impact of pre-procedural diastolic blood pressure on major adverse cardiovascular events in non ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients following revascularization. Heliyon 2023; 9:e17542. [PMID: 37416683 PMCID: PMC10320243 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Previous reports have observed a consistent J-shaped relationship between cardiac events and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). However, the EPHESUS study clearly showed that myocardial reperfusion abolished the J-shaped association, suggesting a different association pattern after revascularization. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the different patterns in which DBP affects cardiovascular risk in non ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients after revascularization, which may benefit the risk stratification for NSTEMI patients. We obtained the NSTEMI database from the Dryad data repository and analyzed the association between preprocedural DBP and long-term major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in 1486 patients with NSTEMI following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Multivariate regression models were used to assess the impact of DBP on outcomes in an adjusted fashion according to DBP tertiles. The p value for the trend was calculated using linear regression. When examined as a continuous variable, a multivariate regression analysis was repeated. Pattern stability was verified by interaction and stratified analyses. The median (interquartile range) age of the patients was 61.00 (53.00-68.00) years, and 63.32% were male. Cardiac death showed a graded increase as the DBP tertile increased (p for trend = 0.0369). When examined as a continuous variable, a 1 mmHg increase in DBP level was associated with an 18% higher risk of long-term cardiac death (95% CI: 1.01-1.36, p = 0.0311) and a 2% higher risk of long-term all-cause death (95% CI: 1.01-1.04; p = 0.0178). The association pattern remained stable when stratified by sex, age, diabetes, hypertension, and smoking status. An association between low DBP and higher cardiovascular risk was not observed in our study. We showed that higher preprocedural DBP increased the risk of long-term cardiac death and all-cause death in patients with NSTEMI following PCI.
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Moyá-Amengual A, Ruiz-García A, Pallarés-Carratalá V, Serrano-Cumplido A, Prieto-Díaz MÁ, Segura-Fragoso A, Cinza-Sanjurjo S. Elevated pulse pressure and cardiovascular risk associated in Spanish population attended in primary care: IBERICAN study. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1090458. [PMID: 37229234 PMCID: PMC10203900 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1090458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Introduction Elevated pulse pressure (ePP) is an independent marker of cardiovascular risk (CVR) in people older than 60, and a functional marker of subclinical target organ damage (sTOD) which can predict cardiovascular events in patients with hypertension (HTN), regardless of sTOD. Objective To evaluate the prevalence of ePP in adult population seen in primary care and its association with other vascular risk factors, sTOD and with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Materials and methods Observational multicentre study conducted in Spain (8,066 patients, 54.5% women) from the prospective cohort study IBERICAN recruited in Primary Care. Pulse pressure (PP) was defined as the difference between the systolic blood pressure (SBP) and the diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥60 mmHg. Adjusted (for age and sex) ePP prevalence were determined. Bivariate and multivariate analyses of the possible variables associated with ePP were carried out. Results The mean of PP was 52.35 mmHg, and was significantly higher (p < 0.001) in patients with HTN (56.58 vs. 48.45 mmHg) The prevalence of ePP adjusted for age and sex was 23.54% (25.40% men vs. 21.75% women; p < 0.0001). The ePP prevalence rates increased linearly with age (R2 = 0.979) and were significantly more frequent in population aged ≥65 than in population aged <65 (45.47% vs. 20.98%; p < 0.001). HTN, left ventricular hypertrophy, low estimated glomerular filtration rate, alcohol consumption, abdominal obesity, and CVD were independently associated with ePP. 66.27% of patients with ePP had a high or very high CVR, as compared with 36.57% of patients without ePP (OR: 3.41 [95% CI 3.08-3.77]). Conclusions The ePP was present in a quarter of our sample, and it was increased with the age. Also, the ePP was more frequent in men, patients with HTN, other TOD (as left ventricular hypertrophy or low estimated glomerular filtration rate) and CVD; because of this, the ePP was associated a higher cardiovascular risk. In our opinion, the ePP is an importer risk marker and its early identification lets to improve better diagnostic and therapeutic management.
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- Ana Moyá-Amengual
- Occupational and Physical Education and Sports Physician, Santa Catalina Health Centre, Palma, Spain
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- Lipids and Cardiovascular Prevention Unit, Pinto University Health Centre, Madrid, Spain
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- Health Surveillance Unit, Mutual Insurance Union, Castellón, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Jaume I University, Castellon, Spain
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- Occupational and Physical Education and Sports Physician, Santa Catalina Health Centre, Palma, Spain
- Milladoiro Health Center, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Dey S, Wang A, McMaster M, Sanghavi N, Frishman WH, Aronow WS. Clinical Management of Patients With Stable Ischemic Heart Disease. Cardiol Rev 2023:00045415-990000000-00103. [PMID: 37126433 DOI: 10.1097/crd.0000000000000557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Ischemic heart disease is considered stable, if patients are asymptomatic or have well controlled symptoms. Based on the pretest probability, noninvasive imaging tests are performed to rule out the disease, and coronary computed tomography angiography being the first line. Invasive coronary angiography remains the gold standard method for diagnosing coronary artery disease. In patients with stable coronary artery disease, comorbidities such as hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes should be optimized. For patients with persistent anginal symptoms even with optimized medical therapy, coronary revascularization with percutaneous coronary intervention can be considered. Coronary artery bypass grafting may be more beneficial for patients who has stable coronary artery disease with left main disease and/or left ventricular dysfunction and/or multivessel disease; however, treatment should be individualized to the overall clinical picture.
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- Subo Dey
- From the Departments of Medicine
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- From the Departments of Medicine
- Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
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Zhou C, Yi Q, Luo Y, Wei H, Ge H, Liu H, Li X, Zhang J, Pan P, Yi M, Cheng L, Liu L, Zhang J, Peng L, Aili A, Liu Y, Pu J, Zhou H. Low diastolic blood pressure and adverse outcomes in inpatients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A multicenter cohort study. Chin Med J (Engl) 2023; 136:941-950. [PMID: 37192019 PMCID: PMC10278704 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although intensively studied in patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), the prognostic value of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) has little been elucidated in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). This study aimed to reveal the prognostic value of DBP in AECOPD patients. METHODS Inpatients with AECOPD were prospectively enrolled from 10 medical centers in China between September 2017 and July 2021. DBP was measured on admission. The primary outcome was all-cause in-hospital mortality; invasive mechanical ventilation and intensive care unit (ICU) admission were secondary outcomes. Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) and multivariable Cox regressions were used to identify independent prognostic factors and calculate the hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for adverse outcomes. RESULTS Among 13,633 included patients with AECOPD, 197 (1.45%) died during their hospital stay. Multivariable Cox regression analysis showed that low DBP on admission (<70 mmHg) was associated with increased risk of in-hospital mortality (HR = 2.16, 95% CI: 1.53-3.05, Z = 4.37, P <0.01), invasive mechanical ventilation (HR = 1.65, 95% CI: 1.32-2.05, Z = 19.67, P <0.01), and ICU admission (HR = 1.45, 95% CI: 1.24-1.69, Z = 22.08, P <0.01) in the overall cohort. Similar findings were observed in subgroups with or without CVDs, except for invasive mechanical ventilation in the subgroup with CVDs. When DBP was further categorized in 5-mmHg increments from <50 mmHg to ≥100 mmHg, and 75 to <80 mmHg was taken as reference, HRs for in-hospital mortality increased almost linearly with decreased DBP in the overall cohort and subgroups of patients with CVDs; higher DBP was not associated with the risk of in-hospital mortality. CONCLUSION Low on-admission DBP, particularly <70 mmHg, was associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes among inpatients with AECOPD, with or without CVDs, which may serve as a convenient predictor of poor prognosis in these patients. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trail Registry, No. ChiCTR2100044625.
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- Chen Zhou
- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
- Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institution, Sichuan Cancer Center, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to School of Medicine, UESTC, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, People's Hospital of Leshan, Leshan, Sichuan 614000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Neijiang City, Neijiang, Sichuan 641000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Department of Emergency, the First People's Hospital of Jiujiang, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332000, China
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- Department of Emergency, the First People's Hospital of Jiujiang, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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Chiu N, Chiu L, Aggarwal R, Raber I, Bhatt DL, Mukamal KJ. Trends in Blood Pressure Treatment Intensification in Older Adults With Hypertension in the United States, 2008 to 2018. Hypertension 2023; 80:553-562. [PMID: 36111537 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.122.19882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hypertension control has worsened nationally, and treatment intensification is important for control. National trends for appropriate blood pressure intensification for older adults are unknown. We determine the proportion of ambulatory visits where older adults with hypertension were appropriately intensified on antihypertensives from 2008 to 2018. METHODS Data from National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey were used. National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey is a nationally representative sample of ambulatory visits. Adults 60 years or older were included. Appropriate antihypertensive intensification was defined as addition of an antihypertensive for a blood pressure reading above target. We examined appropriate intensification by blood pressure targets set by the American College of Cardiology-American Heart Association, the European Society of Cardiology, and the American College of Physicians-American Academy of Family Physicians guidelines for older adults. Further, we defined an additional all-inclusive criterion meeting all 3 guidelines. RESULTS From 2008 to 2018, appropriate intensification by American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association occurred at 11.1% (95% CI, 9.8%-12.5%) of visits, decreasing from 13.6% (95% CI, 15.6%-28.7%) of visits in 2008 to 2009 to 10.4% (95% CI, 10.9%-26.4%) in 2015 to 2018. Appropriate intensification by European Society of Cardiology occurred at 14.2% (12.1%-16.6%) of visits over 2008 to 2018, decreasing from 16.9% (95% CI, 13.5%-21.0%) in 2008 to 2009 to 12.5% (95% CI, 7.4%-20.3%) from 2015 to 2018. Appropriate intensification by American Academy of Family Physicians/American College of Physicians occurred at 18.9% (16.2%-22.0%) of visits over 2008 to 2018, decreasing from 24.7% (95% CI, 20.2%-29.0%) in 2008 to 2009 to 14.9% (95% CI, 9.0%-23.7%) from 2015 to 2018. By all-inclusive criteria, intensification trended toward worsening with time: odds ratio: 0.93 ([95% CI, 0.87-1.00]; P=0.07). CONCLUSIONS Appropriate treatment intensification for older adults with hypertension in the United States was suboptimal over the past decade.
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- Nicholas Chiu
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (N.C., I.R., K.J.M.)
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN (L.C.)
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital Heart and Vascular Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (R.A., D.L.B.)
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (N.C., I.R., K.J.M.)
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital Heart and Vascular Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (R.A., D.L.B.)
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (N.C., I.R., K.J.M.)
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Shu T, Huang J, Deng J, Chen H, Zhang Y, Duan M, Wang Y, Hu X, Liu X. Development and assessment of scoring model for ICU stay and mortality prediction after emergency admissions in ischemic heart disease: a retrospective study of MIMIC-IV databases. Intern Emerg Med 2023; 18:487-497. [PMID: 36683131 DOI: 10.1007/s11739-023-03199-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is the leading cause of death and emergency department (ED) admission. We aimed to develop more accurate and straightforward scoring models to optimize the triaging of IHD patients in ED. This was a retrospective study based on the MIMIC-IV database. Scoring models were established by AutoScore formwork based on machine learning algorithm. The predictive power was measured by the area under the curve in the receiver operating characteristic analysis, with the prediction of intensive care unit (ICU) stay, 3d-death, 7d-death, and 30d-death after emergency admission. A total of 8381 IHD patients were included (median patient age, 71 years, 95% CI 62-81; 3035 [36%] female), in which 5867 episodes were randomly assigned to the training set, 838 to validation set, and 1676 to testing set. In total cohort, there were 2551 (30%) patients transferred into ICU; the mortality rates were 1% at 3 days, 3% at 7 days, and 7% at 30 days. In the testing cohort, the areas under the curve of scoring models for shorter and longer term outcomes prediction were 0.7551 (95% CI 0.7297-0.7805) for ICU stay, 0.7856 (95% CI 0.7166-0.8545) for 3d-death, 0.7371 (95% CI 0.6665-0.8077) for 7d-death, and 0.7407 (95% CI 0.6972-0.7842) for 30d-death. This newly accurate and parsimonious scoring models present good discriminative performance for predicting the possibility of transferring to ICU, 3d-death, 7d-death, and 30d-death in IHD patients visiting ED.
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- Tingting Shu
- Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Graduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Medical Informatics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Medical Data Science Academy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Medical Informatics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Medical Data Science Academy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), No. 30, Gaotan Yanzheng Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 288, Tiantian Avenue, Nan'an District, Chongqing, 400010, China.
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Manolis AJ, Kallistratos MS, Camafort M, Coca A. How low should blood pressure be in patients with chronic coronary and cerebrovascular diseases. Eur J Intern Med 2023; 109:22-29. [PMID: 36631307 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2023.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Over the last three decades, there are an increasing number of investigators and meta-analyses focusing on the fact that lowering blood pressure levels below a critical point is no longer beneficial and possibly even deleterious. In recent years, several trials and meta-analyses assessing intensive blood pressure (BP) lowering found that intensive treatment and lower blood pressure levels are associated with a reduction in CV events and mortality. However, a careful examination of the results shows that current data are not easily applicable to the general hypertensive population. In addition, recommendations of different guidelines since 2017 so far suggest different BP levels regarding the systolic and diastolic thresholds to be achieved and maintained, particularly in specific clinical situations such as patients with coronary artery disease and stroke. The challenge is to better define the limits of intervention and to define phenotypes of patients who are particularly vulnerable to over-aggressive lowering of blood pressure. This article reviews the evidence, controversies and current state of knowledge regarding intensive BP lowering and the lower thresholds of BP to be achieved in patients with chronic coronary or cerebrovascular diseases.
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- A J Manolis
- Cardiology Department, Metropolitan Hospital, Piraeus, Greece
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- Hypertension and Vascular Risk Unit, Department of Internal Medicine. Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hypertension and Vascular Risk Unit, Department of Internal Medicine. Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Su Y, Zhang X. Association of Metabolic Syndrome with Adverse Outcomes in Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease: A Meta-Analysis. Horm Metab Res 2023; 55:96-102. [PMID: 36113500 DOI: 10.1055/a-1946-4823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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A consensus has not been reached on the association of metabolic syndrome (MetS) with adverse outcomes in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to summarize the prognostic implication of MetS in patients with stable CAD. We comprehensively searched articles indexing in PubMed and Embase databases until August 14, 2022. Original studies investigating the association of MetS with adverse outcomes in patients with stable CAD were included. Seven studies including 32 736 patients with stable CAD were identified. Depending on the definition of MetS, the reported prevalence of MetS ranged from 23.4% to 63%. Meta-analysis showed that patients with MetS conferred an increased risk of all-cause mortality [risk ratio (RR) 1.22; 95% confidence intervals (CI) 1.15-1.19], cardiovascular mortality (RR 1.49; 95% CI 1.16-1.92), and MACEs defined by death, myocardial infarction, revascularization, cardiac arrest, or angina admission (RR 1.47; 95% CI 1.20-1.79), respectively. Leave-one-out sensitivity analysis indicated the robustness of the value of MetS in prediction of all-cause mortality. MetS may be an independently predictor of adverse outcomes in patients with stable CAD. However, future studies are required to consolidate the current evidence due to the small number of studies included.
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- Yongcai Su
- Department of Cardiology, The First People's Hospital of Zhaoqing City, Zhaoqing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First People's Hospital of Zhaoqing City, Zhaoqing, China
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Xiao W, Liu W, Zhang J, Liu Y, Hua T, Yang M. The association of diastolic arterial pressure and heart rate with mortality in septic shock: a retrospective cohort study. Eur J Med Res 2022; 27:285. [PMID: 36496399 PMCID: PMC9738025 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-022-00930-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The effects of diastolic arterial pressure (DAP) and heart rate (HR) on the prognosis of patients with septic shock are unclear, and whether these effects persist over time is unknown. We aimed to investigate the relationship between exposure to different intensities of DAP and HR over time and mortality at 28 days in patients with septic shock. METHODS In this cohort study, we obtained data from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV, which includes the data of adult patients (≥ 18 years) with septic shock who underwent invasive blood pressure monitoring. We excluded patients who received extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or glucocorticoids within 48 h of ICU admission. The primary outcome was mortality at 28 days. Piece-wise exponential additive mixed models were used to estimate the strength of the associations over time. RESULTS In total, 4959 patients were finally included. The median length of stay in the ICU was 3.2 days (IQR: 1.5-7.1 days), and the mortality in the ICU was 12.9%, with a total mortality at 28 days of 15.9%. After adjustment for baseline and time-dependent confounders, both daily time-weighted average (TWA) DAP and HR were associated with increased mortality at 28 days and strong association, mainly in the early to mid-stages of the disease. The results showed that mortality in patients with septic shock was lowest at a DAP of 50-70 mm Hg and an HR of 60-90 beats per minute (bpm). Throughout, a significant increase in the risk of death was found with daily exposure to TWA-DAP ≤ 40 mmHg (hazard ratio 0.99, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.94-1.03) or TWA-HR ≥ 100 bpm (hazard ratio 1.16, 95% CI 1.1-1.21). Cumulative and interactive effects of harmful exposure (TWA-DAP ≤ 40 mmHg and TWA-HR ≥ 100 bpm) were also observed. CONCLUSION The optimal ranges for DAP and HR in patients with septic shock are 50-70 mmHg and 60-90 bpm, respectively. The cumulative and interactive effects of exposure to low DAP (≤ 40 mmHg) and tachycardia (≥ 100 bpm) were associated with an increased risk of death.
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- Wenyan Xiao
- grid.452696.a0000 0004 7533 3408The 2nd Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Furong Road 678, Anhui, 230601 Hefei People’s Republic of China ,grid.452696.a0000 0004 7533 3408The Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 230601 Hefei People’s Republic of China ,grid.452696.a0000 0004 7533 3408Research Center for Translational Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 230601 Hefei People’s Republic of China
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- grid.452696.a0000 0004 7533 3408The 2nd Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Furong Road 678, Anhui, 230601 Hefei People’s Republic of China ,grid.452696.a0000 0004 7533 3408The Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 230601 Hefei People’s Republic of China ,grid.452696.a0000 0004 7533 3408Research Center for Translational Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 230601 Hefei People’s Republic of China
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- grid.452696.a0000 0004 7533 3408The 2nd Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Furong Road 678, Anhui, 230601 Hefei People’s Republic of China ,grid.452696.a0000 0004 7533 3408The Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 230601 Hefei People’s Republic of China ,grid.452696.a0000 0004 7533 3408Research Center for Translational Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 230601 Hefei People’s Republic of China
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- grid.252245.60000 0001 0085 4987Key Laboratory of Intelligent Computing and Signal Processing, Anhui University, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230601 People’s Republic of China ,grid.252245.60000 0001 0085 4987School of Integrated Circuits, Anhui University, Anhui, 230601 Hefei People’s Republic of China
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- grid.452696.a0000 0004 7533 3408The 2nd Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Furong Road 678, Anhui, 230601 Hefei People’s Republic of China ,grid.452696.a0000 0004 7533 3408The Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 230601 Hefei People’s Republic of China ,grid.452696.a0000 0004 7533 3408Research Center for Translational Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 230601 Hefei People’s Republic of China
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- grid.452696.a0000 0004 7533 3408The 2nd Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Furong Road 678, Anhui, 230601 Hefei People’s Republic of China ,grid.452696.a0000 0004 7533 3408The Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 230601 Hefei People’s Republic of China ,grid.452696.a0000 0004 7533 3408Research Center for Translational Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 230601 Hefei People’s Republic of China
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Böhm M, Anker S, Mahfoud F, Lauder L, Filippatos G, Ferreira JP, Pocock SJ, Brueckmann M, Saloustros I, Schüler E, Wanner C, Zannad F, Packer M, Butler J. Empagliflozin, irrespective of blood pressure, improves outcomes in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: the EMPEROR-Preserved trial. Eur Heart J 2022; 44:396-407. [PMID: 36478225 PMCID: PMC9890225 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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AIMS Empagliflozin reduces the risk of cardiovascular death or heart failure (HF) hospitalization in patients with HF and preserved ejection fraction. This study aims to evaluate if systolic blood pressure (SBP) moderates these effects. METHODS AND RESULTS The association of SBP and the treatment effects of empagliflozin in EMPEROR-Preserved (empagliflozin outcome trial in patients with chronic heart failure with preserved ejection fraction) was evaluated. Randomized patients (n 5988) were grouped according to SBP at baseline (110 mmHg, n 455; 110130 mmHg, n 2415; 130 mmHg, n 3118). The effect of empagliflozin on blood pressure, cardiovascular death or HF hospitalization (primary outcome), total HF hospitalizations, and rate of decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate was studied. Over a median of 26.2 months, the placebo-corrected decline was small and not significantly different across baseline SBP. On placebo, the risk of cardiovascular death or hospitalization for HF was 8.58 at 130 mmHg, 8.26 at 110130 mmHg, and 11.59 events per 100 patient-years at 110 mmHg (P 0.12 vs. 130 mmHg, P 0.08 vs. 110130 mmHg). There was no evidence for baseline SBP moderating the effect of empagliflozin on risk of HF events (primary endpoint interaction P 0.69, recurrent HF hospitalizations interaction P 0.55). When comparing empagliflozin with placebo, SBP did not meaningfully associate with adverse events such as hypotension, volume depletion, and acute renal failure. CONCLUSION In EMPEROR-Preserved, empagliflozin was effective and safe without SBP meaningfully moderating empagliflozins treatment effects. This analysis of EMPEROR-Preserved shows that empagliflozin can be used safely and effectively without blood pressure being a meaningful moderator of the drug benefit. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov Unique identifier: NCT03057951.
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- Michael Böhm
- Corresponding author. Tel: (+49) 6841 16 15031, Fax: (+49) 6841 16 15032,
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- Department of Cardiology (CVK), and Berlin Institute of Health Center for Regenerative Therapies (BCRT), Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany,Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) partner site Berlin, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin III, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Saarland University, Kirrberger Str. 1, 66421 Homburg, Saarland, Germany
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin III, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Saarland University, Kirrberger Str. 1, 66421 Homburg, Saarland, Germany
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- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens University Hospital Attikon, 1Rimini St, 12462 Athens, Greece
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- Université de Lorraine, Centre d'Investigation Clinique- Plurithématique Inserm CIC-P 1433, 54500 Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France,Inserm U1116, CHRU Nancy Brabois, F-CRIN INI-CRCT (Cardiovascular and Renal Clinical Trialists), 54500 Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France
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- Department of Medical Statistics, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT, UK
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- Boehringer Ingelheim International, Binger Str. 173, 55218 Ingelheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany,First Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Grabengasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Medical Department, Boehringer Ingelheim TA Cardiometabolism Respiratory Medicine, Ringstr. 173, 55218 Ingelheim, Germany
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- Mainanalytics GmbH, Sulzbach, Otto-Volger-Str. 3c, 65843 Sulzbach/Taunus, Hessen, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik 1, Schwerpunkt Nephrologie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg. Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Bayern, Germany
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- Université de Lorraine, Centre d'Investigation Clinique- Plurithématique Inserm CIC-P 1433, 54500 Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France,Inserm U1116, CHRU Nancy Brabois, F-CRIN INI-CRCT (Cardiovascular and Renal Clinical Trialists), 54500 Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France
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- Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute, Baylor University Medical Center, 3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246, USA,Imperial College, Exhibition Road, SW7 2AZ London, UK
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Webb AJ, Wartolowska KA, Li L, Rothwell PM. Low Heart Rate Is Associated with Cerebral Pulsatility after TIA or Minor Stroke. Ann Neurol 2022; 92:909-920. [PMID: 36054225 PMCID: PMC9804869 DOI: 10.1002/ana.26480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Beta-blockers are beneficial in coronary artery disease but less so in stroke prevention and dementia, potentially due to reduced heart rate (HR). Cerebral pulsatility is strongly associated with cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) and may be increased by lower diastolic pressures resulting from longer cardiac cycles. METHODS Patients 4-6 weeks after TIA or non-disabling stroke (Oxford Vascular Study) underwent 5 minutes continuous monitoring of blood pressure (BP), electrocardiogram (ECG), and middle cerebral artery flow velocity (transcranial ultrasound). Beat-to-beat relationships between HR, blood pressure and Gosling's pulsatility index (MCA-PI) are reported as beta-coefficients from general linear models for each individual. RESULTS Across 759 patients, average MCA-PI during monitoring was associated with lower HR and diastolic BP (DBP) and greater systolic BP (SBP) (∆MCA-PI per 10 bpm/mmHg: -0.02, -0.04, 0.03, all p < 0.001), with HR particularly associated with low end-diastolic cerebral velocity (0.86, p = 0.014). Beat-to-beat HR was strongly associated with concurrent low DBP and high SBP, potentially mediating the association with greater beat-to-beat cerebral pulsatility (average ∆MCA-PI vs HR/DBP/SBP unadjusted: -0.062, -0.052, 0.0092; adjusted for concurrent BP: -0.039, -0.11, 0.041). The beat-to-beat association between HR and MCA-PI increased with age, beta-blockers, arterial stiffness, low HR (age > 70 + HR < 65 vs age < 70 + HR > 65: -0.081 vs -0.024, interaction p < 0.001), and severe SVD on MRI (age > 70 + severe vs age < 70 + none: -0.087 vs -0.047, interaction p = 0.03), with interactions between age, severe SVD, and low HR synergistically increasing MCA-PI. INTERPRETATION Low HR is associated with greater cerebral pulsatility in patients with SVD, potentially mediated by lower diastolic blood flow and representing a novel potential treatment target. ANN NEUROL 2022;92:909-920.
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- Alastair J.S. Webb
- Wolfson Centre for Prevention of Stroke and DementiaUniversity of OxfordOxfordUK
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- Wolfson Centre for Prevention of Stroke and DementiaUniversity of OxfordOxfordUK
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- Wolfson Centre for Prevention of Stroke and DementiaUniversity of OxfordOxfordUK
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Saiz LC, Gorricho J, Garjón J, Celaya MC, Erviti J, Leache L. Blood pressure targets for the treatment of people with hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2022; 11:CD010315. [PMID: 36398903 PMCID: PMC9673465 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd010315.pub5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND This is the third update of the review first published in 2017. Hypertension is a prominent preventable cause of premature morbidity and mortality. People with hypertension and established cardiovascular disease are at particularly high risk, so reducing blood pressure to below standard targets may be beneficial. This strategy could reduce cardiovascular mortality and morbidity but could also increase adverse events. The optimal blood pressure target in people with hypertension and established cardiovascular disease remains unknown. OBJECTIVES To determine if lower blood pressure targets (systolic/diastolic 135/85 mmHg or less) are associated with reduction in mortality and morbidity compared with standard blood pressure targets (140 mmHg to 160mmHg/90 mmHg to 100 mmHg or less) in the treatment of people with hypertension and a history of cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction, angina, stroke, peripheral vascular occlusive disease). SEARCH METHODS For this updated review, we used standard, extensive Cochrane search methods. The latest search date was January 2022. We applied no language restrictions. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with more than 50 participants per group that provided at least six months' follow-up. Trial reports had to present data for at least one primary outcome (total mortality, serious adverse events, total cardiovascular events, cardiovascular mortality). Eligible interventions involved lower targets for systolic/diastolic blood pressure (135/85 mmHg or less) compared with standard targets for blood pressure (140 mmHg to 160 mmHg/90 mmHg to 100 mmHg or less). Participants were adults with documented hypertension and adults receiving treatment for hypertension with a cardiovascular history for myocardial infarction, stroke, chronic peripheral vascular occlusive disease, or angina pectoris. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard Cochrane methods. We used GRADE to assess the certainty of the evidence. MAIN RESULTS We included seven RCTs that involved 9595 participants. Mean follow-up was 3.7 years (range 1.0 to 4.7 years). Six of seven RCTs provided individual participant data. None of the included studies was blinded to participants or clinicians because of the need to titrate antihypertensive drugs to reach a specific blood pressure goal. However, an independent committee blinded to group allocation assessed clinical events in all trials. Hence, we assessed all trials at high risk of performance bias and low risk of detection bias. We also considered other issues, such as early termination of studies and subgroups of participants not predefined, to downgrade the certainty of the evidence. We found there is probably little to no difference in total mortality (risk ratio (RR) 1.05, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.91 to 1.23; 7 studies, 9595 participants; moderate-certainty evidence) or cardiovascular mortality (RR 1.03, 95% CI 0.82 to 1.29; 6 studies, 9484 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). Similarly, we found there may be little to no differences in serious adverse events (RR 1.01, 95% CI 0.94 to 1.08; 7 studies, 9595 participants; low-certainty evidence) or total cardiovascular events (including myocardial infarction, stroke, sudden death, hospitalization, or death from congestive heart failure (CHF)) (RR 0.89, 95% CI 0.80 to 1.00; 7 studies, 9595 participants; low-certainty evidence). The evidence was very uncertain about withdrawals due to adverse effects. However, studies suggest more participants may withdraw due to adverse effects in the lower target group (RR 8.16, 95% CI 2.06 to 32.28; 3 studies, 801 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings were lower in the lower target group (systolic: mean difference (MD) -8.77 mmHg, 95% CI -12.82 to -4.73; 7 studies, 8657 participants; diastolic: MD -4.50 mmHg, 95% CI -6.35 to -2.65; 6 studies, 8546 participants). More drugs were needed in the lower target group (MD 0.56, 95% CI 0.16 to 0.96; 5 studies, 7910 participants), but blood pressure targets at one year were achieved more frequently in the standard target group (RR 1.20, 95% CI 1.17 to 1.23; 7 studies, 8699 participants). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We found there is probably little to no difference in total mortality and cardiovascular mortality between people with hypertension and cardiovascular disease treated to a lower compared to a standard blood pressure target. There may also be little to no difference in serious adverse events or total cardiovascular events. This suggests that no net health benefit is derived from a lower systolic blood pressure target. We found very limited evidence on withdrawals due to adverse effects, which led to high uncertainty. At present, evidence is insufficient to justify lower blood pressure targets (135/85 mmHg or less) in people with hypertension and established cardiovascular disease. Several trials are still ongoing, which may provide an important input to this topic in the near future.
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- Luis Carlos Saiz
- Unit of Innovation and Organization, Navarre Health Service, Pamplona, Spain
- Navarre Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain
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- Navarre Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain
- Healthcare Business Intelligence Service, Navarre Health Service, Pamplona, Spain
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- Navarre Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain
- Medicines Advice and Information Service, Navarre Health Service, Pamplona, Spain
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- Navarre Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain
- Drug Prescribing Service, Navarre Health Service, Pamplona, Spain
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- Unit of Innovation and Organization, Navarre Health Service, Pamplona, Spain
- Navarre Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain
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- Unit of Innovation and Organization, Navarre Health Service, Pamplona, Spain
- Navarre Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain
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Primary hypertension, anti-hypertensive medications and the risk of severe COVID-19 in UK Biobank. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0276781. [PMID: 36350810 PMCID: PMC9645600 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0276781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Hypertension appears to be one of the commonest comorbidities in COVID-19 patients, although whether hypertensive individuals have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 compared with non-hypertensives is unclear. It is also unclear whether the absolute level of systolic blood pressure, or the type of anti-hypertensive medication is related to this risk. Analyses were conducted using data from the UK Biobank and linked health records. Logistic regression models were fitted to assess the impact of hypertension, systolic blood pressure (SBP) and medications on the risk of severe COVID-19. 16,134 individuals tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus, 22% (n = 3,584) developed severe COVID-19 and 40% (n = 6,517) were hypertensive. Hypertension was associated with 22% higher odds of severe COVID-19 (Odds ratio (OR) 1.22; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.12, 1.33), compared with normotension after adjusting for confounding variables. In those taking anti-hypertensive medications, elevated SBP showed a dose-response relationship with severe COVID-19 (150-159mmHg versus 120-129mmHg (OR 1.91; 95% CI 1.44, 2.53), >180+mmHg versus 120-129mmHg (OR 1.93; 95% CI 1.06, 3.51)). SBP <120mmHg was associated with greater odds of severe COVID-19 (OR 1.40; 95% CI 1.11, 1.78). Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor blockers were not associated with altered risk of severe COVID-19. Hypertension is an important risk factor for COVID-19. A better understanding of the underlying mechanisms is warranted in case of more severe strains or other viruses in the future.
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Lauder L, Mahfoud F, Azizi M, Bhatt DL, Ewen S, Kario K, Parati G, Rossignol P, Schlaich MP, Teo KK, Townsend RR, Tsioufis C, Weber MA, Weber T, Böhm M. Hypertension management in patients with cardiovascular comorbidities. Eur Heart J 2022:6808663. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Arterial hypertension is a leading cause of death globally. Due to ageing, the rising incidence of obesity, and socioeconomic and environmental changes, its incidence increases worldwide. Hypertension commonly coexists with Type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidaemia, sedentary lifestyle, and smoking leading to risk amplification. Blood pressure lowering by lifestyle modifications and antihypertensive drugs reduce cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality. Guidelines recommend dual- and triple-combination therapies using renin–angiotensin system blockers, calcium channel blockers, and/or a diuretic. Comorbidities often complicate management. New drugs such as angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors, sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, and non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists improve CV and renal outcomes. Catheter-based renal denervation could offer an alternative treatment option in comorbid hypertension associated with increased sympathetic nerve activity. This review summarises the latest clinical evidence for managing hypertension with CV comorbidities.
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- Lucas Lauder
- Klinik für Innere Medizin III, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Saarland University , Kirrberger Str. 1, 66421 Homburg , Germany
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin III, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Saarland University , Kirrberger Str. 1, 66421 Homburg , Germany
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- Université Paris Cité, INSERM CIC1418 , F-75015 Paris , France
- AP-HP, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Hypertension Department, DMU CARTE , F-75015 Paris , France
- FCRIN INI-CRCT , Nancy , France
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital Heart and Vascular Center, Harvard Medical School , Boston, MA , USA
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin III, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Saarland University , Kirrberger Str. 1, 66421 Homburg , Germany
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University School of Medicine , Tochigi , Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Cardiology Unit, University of Milano-Bicocca and Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS , Milan , Italy
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- FCRIN INI-CRCT , Nancy , France
- Université de Lorraine, INSERM, Centre d'Investigations Cliniques - Plurithématique 14-33 and INSERM U1116 , Nancy , France
- CHRU de Nancy , Nancy , France
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- Dobney Hypertension Centre, Medical School—Royal Perth Hospital Unit, Medical Research Foundation, The University of Western Australia , Perth, WA , Australia
- Departments of Cardiology and Nephrology, Royal Perth Hospital , Perth, WA , Australia
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University , Hamilton, ON , Canada
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania , Philadelphia, PA , USA
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- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 1st Cardiology Clinic, Hippocratio Hospital , Athens , Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Klinikum Wels-Grieskirchen , Wels , Austria
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin III, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Saarland University , Kirrberger Str. 1, 66421 Homburg , Germany
- Cape Heart Institute (CHI), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town , Cape Town , South Africa
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Dotare T, Maeda D, Matsue Y, Sunayama T, Kida K, Kitai T, Kagiyama N, Yamaguchi T, Okumura T, Mizuno A, Oishi S, Inuzuka Y, Akiyama E, Suzuki S, Yamamoto M, Minamino T. Early drop in systolic blood pressure is associated with poor diuretic response and prognosis in patients with acute heart failure. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. ACUTE CARDIOVASCULAR CARE 2022; 11:749-757. [PMID: 36063446 DOI: 10.1093/ehjacc/zuac105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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AIMS Although an excessive drop in systolic blood pressure (SBP) during acute heart failure (AHF) negatively impacts prognosis, the association between changes in SBP and the diuretic response (DR) is unclear. We aimed to clarify the association between an early drop in SBP and DR/prognosis in patients with AHF. METHODS AND RESULTS This was a sub-analysis of the REALITY-AHF study, which registered patients with AHF admitted through emergency departments (EDs). An early SBP drop was defined as the difference between baseline SBP and the lowest value during the first 48 h of hospitalization. DR was defined as the urine output achieved per 40 mg of intravenous furosemide administered. SBP was measured on admission, at 90 min, and 6, 24, and 48 h after admission. Patients were divided into four groups according to their median SBP drop and DR: greater SBP drop/poor DR (n = 322), smaller SBP drop/poor DR (n = 409), greater SBP drop/good DR (n = 419), and smaller SBP drop/good DR (n = 314). The study included 1,464 patients. A greater SBP drop/poor DR was associated with higher baseline SBP and vasodilator use. Multivariable linear regression analysis showed that a greater drop in SBP was associated with poorer DR following adjustment for potential covariates. Cox proportional hazards analysis demonstrated that a greater SBP drop/poor DR was independently associated with 1-year mortality. Both SBP and DR changes were independently associated with prognosis. CONCLUSION An early drop in SBP during the first 48 h of hospitalization was associated with poor DR and 1-year mortality in patients with AHF. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION URL: http://www.umin.ac.jp/ctr/Unique identifier: UMIN000014105.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Digital Health and Telemedicine R&D, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Himeji Cardiovascular Center, Himeji, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Shiga Medical Center for Adults, Moriyama, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Division, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development-Core Research for Evolutionary Medical Science and Technology (AMED-CREST), Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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Mortality in Elderly Patients Taking Furosemide: Prospective Cohorts Study. Int J Hypertens 2022; 2022:4708259. [PMID: 36345286 PMCID: PMC9637038 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4708259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objectives Low blood pressure (BP) has been proposed as a risk factor of death in elderly patients. However, this association could be partially accounted for by the deleterious effects of BP-lowering drugs. We analyzed whether these drugs are associated to an increased risk of death in elderly patients taking multiple potential confounders into account. Design This is a prospective cohort study. Setting and Participants. Probabilistic sample of 772 community-dwelling patients aged >65 years living in Spain, who were appointed for an initial clinical visit and followed up through telephone calls 4, 6, 9, 12, and 60 months afterwards. Methods At baseline visit, BP was measured using standardized methods, and BP medications and risk factors of death in elderly patients (BMI, oxygen saturation, toxic habits, comorbidity, muscular strength, and functional and cognitive capacity) were collected. During the follow-up, the vital status of patients and the date of death were ascertained. Results During a median 5-year follow-up, 226 all-cause deaths occurred among the 686 participants included in the analysis. In a Cox regression model that included all the BP drug classes, diuretics and nitrites were significantly associated with mortality (p < 0.005). Within diuretics, furosemide was found to be responsible for the association of the group. In multivariable Cox regression models adjusted for BP and the rest of the mortality risk factors, furosemide remained as the only BP drug that was independently associated with mortality (hazard ratio 2.34; p < 0.01). Conclusions Furosemide was prospectively associated with increased mortality in older people. If confirmed, this drug should be taken into account by prescribers and considered a confounder in BP studies.
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Controversies in Hypertension II: The Optimal Target Blood Pressure. Am J Med 2022; 135:1168-1177.e3. [PMID: 35636475 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2022.05.009] [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: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The optimal target blood pressure in the treatment of hypertension is undefined. Whether more intense therapy is better than standard, typically <140/90 mm Hg, is controversial. The most recent American guidelines recommend ≤130/80 mm Hg for essentially all adults. There have been at least 28 trials targeting more versus less intensive therapy, including 13 aimed at reducing cardiovascular events and mortality, 11 restricted to patients with chronic kidney disease, and 4 with surrogate endpoints. We review these trials in a narrative fashion due to significant heterogeneity in targets chosen, populations studied, and primary endpoints. Most were negative, although some showed significant benefit to more intense therapy. When determining the optimal pressure for an individual patient, additional factors should be considered, including age, frailty, polypharmacy, baseline blood pressure, and the diastolic blood pressure J-curve. We discuss these modifying factors in detail. Whereas the tenet "lower is better" is generally true, one size does not fit all, and blood pressure control must be individualized.
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Xin C, Ye M, Zhang Q, He H. Effect of Exercise on Vascular Function and Blood Lipids in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph191912074. [PMID: 36231376 PMCID: PMC9564891 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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UNLABELLED This study aimed to compare and rank the effectiveness of aerobic exercise (AE), resistance training (RT), combined training (CT), and water exercise (WE) on vascular function and blood lipids in postmenopausal women using a network meta-analysis (NMA). METHODS We searched the PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, Web of Science, and EBSCO (SPORTDiscus) databases to identify randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of exercise on vascular function and blood lipids in postmenopausal women. The retrieval period was from inception to March 2022. Two reviewers independently screened the retrieved articles, extracted pertinent data, and assessed the risk of bias of the included studies. RESULTS A total of 38 studies involving 1407 patients were included in this study. The results of the NMA indicated that WE had the greatest effect on systolic blood pressure (SBP) (surface under the cumulative ranking [SUCRA] = 84.9) and total cholesterol (TC) (SUCRA = 93.1); CT had the greatest effect on triglycerides (TG) (SUCRA = 96.2), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (SUCRA = 94.8), and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (SUCRA = 91.1); RT had the greatest effect on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) (SUCRA = 79.4). CONCLUSION The results suggest that exercise can effectively improve the PWV, SBP, and DBP and the levels of TC, TG, and LDL-C in postmenopausal women. WE had the best effect on improving TC and SBP. CT had the best effect on improving TG, HDL-C, and DBP. To improve LDL-C, RT can achieve a good effect. Considering the limitations of NMA, more RCTS need to be performed in the future to provide more direct evidence of the effectiveness of various exercise interventions on vascular health in postmenopausal women.
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- Chenxi Xin
- Department of Chinese Academy of Sport and Health, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chinese Academy of Sport and Health, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Chinese Academy of Sport and Health, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China
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Tsai TY, Leu HB, Hsu PF, Yang YL, Chen SC, Huang SS, Chan WL, Lin SJ, Chen JW, Pan JP, Charng MJ, Chen YH, Wu TC, Lu TM, Huang PH, Cheng HM, Huang CC, Sung SH, Lin YJ, Wu CH. Association between visit-to-visit blood pressure variability and adverse events in coronary artery disease patients after coronary intervention. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 2022; 24:1327-1338. [PMID: 36094363 PMCID: PMC9581098 DOI: 10.1111/jch.14565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Blood pressure variability (BPV) is independently associated with higher cardiovascular risks. However, whether BPV is associated with poor outcomes for coronary artery disease (CAD) patients after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remained undetermined. We aimed to investigate the relationship between BPV and the outcomes of CAD patients undergoing PCI. Two thousand seven hundred and sixty-two CAD patients (1938 males, mean age 69.6 ± 12.9) who received PCI at Taipei Veterans General Hospital from 2006 to 2015 with multiple blood pressure measurements before and after the index PCI were enrolled. We calculated the standard deviation of systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and pulse pressure as parameters of BPV. The primary endpoint was the composite of major adverse cardiovascular events [MACE comprising of cardiovascular death, nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI), and non-fatal stroke] and heart failure hospitalization (HHF). The key secondary endpoint was MACE. Both pre-PCI and post-PCI BPV were associated with CV events even after adjusting for co-morbidities and mean blood pressure. In Cox analysis, for every 1 mmHg increase in systolic BPV, the hazard ratio for the MACE + HHF, MACE, HHF, and cardiovascular death was 1.04 (95%CI: 1.03-1.05), 1.04 (95%CI: 1.02-1.05), 1.05 (95%CI: 1.04-1.06), and 1.06 (95%CI: 1.03-1.09), respectively. The association between BPV and cardiovascular risk is independent of blood pressure control status. The prognostic value of BPV was superior to mean blood pressure in both pre-PCI and post-PCI period. BPV is independently associated with cardiovascular events after PCI and has a better prognostic value than mean blood pressure suggesting the importance of maintaining stable blood pressure for CAD patients.
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- Tsung-Ying Tsai
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Division of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Healthcare and Management Center, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Center, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Healthcare and Management Center, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Center, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Center, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Center, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Healthcare and Management Center, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Center, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Healthcare and Management Center, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Center, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Healthcare and Management Center, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Center, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Wakabayashi K, Suzuki H, Fukumoto Y, Obara H, Kakuma T, Sakuma I, Kimura T, Iimuro S, Daida H, Shimokawa H, Nagai R. Comorbidities Associated With Residual Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Chronic Coronary Syndrome Receiving Statin Therapy ― Subanalysis of the REAL-CAD Trial ―. Circ Rep 2022; 4:422-428. [PMID: 36120482 PMCID: PMC9437477 DOI: 10.1253/circrep.cr-22-0070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background: Even with high-dose statin therapy, residual cardiovascular event risks remain in patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS). Thus, future treatment targets need to be elucidated. This study determined the factors associated with residual cardiovascular risk in patients with CCS treated with high-dose statins. Methods and Results: This study was a subanalysis of the REAL-CAD study. This study enrolled 5,540 patients with CCS receiving 4 mg/day pitavastatin and assessed the impacts of 3 representative risk factors (i.e., blood pressure, glucose level, and renal function), alone or in combination, on clinical outcomes. Each risk factor was classified according to its severity. The primary endpoint was a composite of cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, non-fatal ischemic stroke, and unstable angina requiring emergency hospitalization. After adjusting for the effects of confounders, a significantly worse prognosis was observed in the group with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≤60 mL/min/1.73 m2
(hazard ratio [HR] 1.36; 95% confidence interval 1.03–1.80; P=0.028). No other factors or combinations were associated with the primary endpoint. An eGFR ≤60 mL/min/1.73 m2
was also associated with cardiac (HR 2.38; P=0.004) and all-cause (HR 1.51; P=0.032) death. Conclusions: Insufficient renal function was associated with a worse prognosis in patients with CCS undergoing high-dose statin therapy, suggesting that renal function is the next target for reducing the risk of residual cardiovascular events.
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- Division of Cardiology, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Innovation and Research Support Center, International University of Health and Welfare
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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Luo S, Zhang J, Li B, Wu H. Predictive value of baseline C-reactive protein level in patients with stable coronary artery disease: A meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30285. [PMID: 36107517 PMCID: PMC9439789 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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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BACKGROUND Conflicting results have been reported on the association of C-reactive protein (CRP) level with adverse outcomes in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). The objective of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the predictive value of baseline CRP level in stable CAD patients. METHODS Two reviewers independently searched PubMed and Embase databases from their inception to November 28, 2021 to identify studies assessing the value of baseline CRP level in predicting adverse outcomes in stable CAD patients. The endpoints of interest included cardiovascular mortality, all-cause mortality, or major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs). The predictive value of CRP level was estimated by pooling the multivariable adjusted risk ratio with 95% confidence intervals (CI) compared the highest to the lowest CRP level. RESULTS Twenty-six studies involving of 22,602 patients with stable CAD satisfied the inclusion criteria. In a comparison of the highest with the lowest CRP level, the pooled multivariable adjusted risk ratio was 1.77 (95% CI 1.60-1.96) for MACEs, 1.64 (95% CI 1.13-2.33) for cardiovascular mortality, and 1.62 (95% CI 2.62-5.12) for all-cause mortality, respectively. Subgroup analyses indicated that the values of elevated CRP level in predicting MACEs were consistently observed in each subgroup. CONCLUSION Elevated baseline CRP level was an independent predictor of MACEs, cardiovascular mortality, and all-cause mortality in patients with stable CAD. Baseline CRP level can provide important predictive information in stable CAD patients.
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- Shuangyan Luo
- Department of Medical Technology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Technology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Technology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Hui Wu, Department of Cardiovascular, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 16 Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510405, China (e-mail: )
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Haring B, McGinn AP, Kamensky V, Allison M, Stefanick ML, Schnatz PF, Kuller LH, Berger JS, Johnson KC, Saquib N, Garcia L, Richey PA, Manson JE, Alderman M, Wassertheil-Smoller S. Low Diastolic Blood Pressure and Mortality in Older Women. Results From the Women's Health Initiative Long Life Study. Am J Hypertens 2022; 35:795-802. [PMID: 35522983 PMCID: PMC9434234 DOI: 10.1093/ajh/hpac056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recommended systolic blood pressure targets often do not consider the relationship of low diastolic blood pressure (DBP) levels with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality risk, which is especially relevant for older people with concurrent comorbidities. We examined the relationship of DBP levels to CVD and all-cause mortality in older women in the Women's Health Initiative Long Life Study (WHI-LLS). METHODS The study sample included 7,875 women (mean age: 79 years) who underwent a blood pressure measurement at an in-person home visit conducted in 2012-2013. CVD and all-cause mortality were centrally adjudicated. Hazard ratios (HRs) were obtained from adjusted Cox proportional hazards models. RESULTS After 5 years follow-up, all-cause mortality occurred in 18.4% of women. Compared with a DBP of 80 mm Hg, the fully adjusted HR for mortality was 1.33 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.04-1.71) for a DBP of 50 mm Hg and 1.67 (95% CI: 1.29-2.16) for a DBP of 100 mm Hg. The HRs for CVD were 1.14 (95% CI: 0.78-1.67) for a DBP of 50 mm Hg and HR 1.50 (95% CI: 1.03-2.17) for a DBP of 100 mm Hg. The nadir DBP associated with lowest mortality risk was 72 mm Hg overall. CONCLUSIONS In older women, consideration should be given to the potential adverse effects of low and high DBP. Low DBP may serve as a risk marker. DBP target levels between 68 and 75 mm Hg may avoid higher mortality risk.
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- Bernhard Haring
- Department of Medicine III, Saarland University Hospital, Homburg, Germany
- Department of Medicine I, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital/Tower Health, West Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, New York University School of Medicine, New York City, New York, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- College of Medicine, Sulaiman Al Rajhi University, Al Bukayriyah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Preventive Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
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Miao H, Zou C, Yang S, Chia Y, Van Huynh M, Sogunuru GP, Tay JC, Wang T, Kario K, Zhang Y. Targets and management of hypertension in heart failure: focusing on the stages of heart failure. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 2022; 24:1218-1225. [PMID: 36196463 PMCID: PMC9532909 DOI: 10.1111/jch.14553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Hypertension is highly prevalent worldwide and is the major risk factor for heart failure (HF). More than half of the patients with HF in Asia suffer from hypertension. According to the 2022 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology/Heart Failure Society of America HF guideline, there are four stages of HF, including at risk for HF (stage A), pre-HF (stage B), symptomatic HF (stage C), and advanced HF (stage D). Given the high prevalence of hypertension as well as HF and the stronger association between hypertension and cardiovascular diseases in Asians compared to the west, measures to prevent and alleviate the progression to clinical HF, especially controlling the blood pressure (BP), are of priority for Asian populations. After reviewing evidence-based studies, we propose a BP target of less than 130/80 mmHg for patients at stages A, B, and C. However, relatively higher BP may represent an opportunity to maximize guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT), which could potentially result in a better prognosis for patients at stage D. Traditional antihypertensive drugs are the cornerstones for the management of hypertension at stages A and B. Notably, calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are inferior to other drug classes for the preventing of HF, whereas diuretics are superior to others. For patients at stage C, GDMT is essential which also helps the control of BP. In particular, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are newer therapies recommended for the treatment of HF and presumably even in hypertension to prevent HF. Regarding patients at stage D, GDMT is also recommended if tolerable and measures should be taken to improve hemodynamics.
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- Huanhuan Miao
- Department of CardiologyFuwai HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Department of CardiologyFuwai HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Department of CardiologyFuwai HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Department of Medical SciencesSchool of Medical and Life SciencesSunway UniversityBandar SunwayMalaysia
- Department of Primary Care MedicineFaculty of MedicineUniversity of MalayaKuala LumpurMalaysia
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- Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of Medicine and PharmacyHue UniversityVietnam
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- Advanced Heart Failure & Device Therapies, MEDWAY HEART INSTITUTEChennaiTamil NaduIndia
- College of Medical SciencesKathmandu UniversityBharatpurNepal
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- Department of General MedicineTan Tock Seng HospitalSingaporeSingapore
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- Cardiovascular Center and Divisions of Cardiology and Hospital MedicineDepartment of Internal MedicineNational Taiwan University HospitalTaipei CityTaiwan
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- Division of Cardiovascular MedicineDepartment of MedicineJichi Medical University School of MedicineTochigiJapan
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- Department of CardiologyFuwai HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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Kianmehr H, Guo J, Lin Y, Luo J, Cushman W, Shi L, Fonseca V, Shao H. A machine learning approach identifies modulators of heart failure hospitalization prevention among patients with type 2 diabetes: A revisit to the ACCORD trial. J Diabetes Complications 2022; 36:108287. [PMID: 36007486 PMCID: PMC11003517 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2022.108287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND To examine patient characteristics that may modulate the heterogeneous treatment effect of intensive systolic blood pressure control (SBP) and intensive glycemic control on incident heart failure (HF) risk in people with type 2 diabetes. METHODS We analyzed 10,251 participants from the ACCORD glucose trial, and 4733 from the SBP sub-trial separately. We applied a robust machine-learning (ML) algorithm, namely the causal forest/causal tree analysis, to each trial to identify participants' characteristics that modulate the effectiveness of each trial intervention. RESULTS Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was found to interact with intensive glycemic control and impact outcomes. An increased HF risk associated with intensive glycemic control (absolute risk change (ARC): 2.28 %, 95 % confidence interval (CI): 0.69 % to 3.90 %; relative risk (RR):1.57, 95 % CI: 1.15 to 2.20; P < 0.05) was observed in individuals with baseline DBP at the lowest tertile (45-69 mmHg), while no changes in HF risk associated with intensive glycemic control were observed in individuals with baseline DBP at the middle (70-79 mmHg) and the highest tertiles (80-100 mmHg). Liver function was identified as a modulator of intensive BP control, and baseline Alanine transaminase (ALT) level was a sensitive marker for the modulating effect. Only individuals with baseline ALT at the lowest tertile (8-19 mg/dl) benefited from the intensive BP control for HF prevention (ARC: -1.95 %, 95 % CI: -4.06 % to 0.11 %; RR:0.62. 95 % CI: 0.27 to 0.94; P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Our study is the first to observe and quantify the potential synergistic harmful effect when low DBP was combined with an intensive blood glucose intervention. Recognizing these may help clinicians develop a more precise approach to such treatments, thus increasing the efficiency and outcomes of diabetes treatments.
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- Hamed Kianmehr
- Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; Center for Drug Evaluation and Safety (CoDES), University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; Center for Drug Evaluation and Safety (CoDES), University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, TN, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; Center for Drug Evaluation and Safety (CoDES), University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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Farag SM, Rabea HM, Abdelrahim ME, Mahmoud HB. Target Blood Pressure and Combination Therapy: Focus on Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Combination with Either Calcium Channel Blockers or Beta Blockers. Curr Hypertens Rev 2022; 18:138-144. [PMID: 36508272 DOI: 10.2174/1573402118666220627120254] [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: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND The target blood pressure has changed many times in the guidelines in past years. However, there is always a question; is it good to lower blood pressure below 120/80 or not? Control of blood pressure in hypertension is very important in reducing hypertension-modified organ damage. So, the guidelines recommend combining more than one antihypertensive drug to reach the target blood pressure goal. RESULTS Combination therapy is recommended by guidelines to reach the blood pressure goal. The guidelines recommend many combinations, such as the combination of angiotensin receptor blockers with either calcium channel blockers (CCB) or beta-blocker (BB). Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) combination with CCB has gained superiority over other antihypertension drug combinations because it reduces blood pressure and decreases the incidence of CV events and organ damage. BB combinations are recommended by guidelines in patients with ischemic events but not all hypertensive patients. Unfortunately, the new generation BB, for example, nebivolol, has a vasodilator effect, making it new hope for BB. CONCLUSION Combination therapy is a must in treating the hypertensive patient. The new generation BBs may change the recommendations of guidelines because they have an effect that is similar to CCBs.
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- Selvia M Farag
- Cardiovascular Department, Beni-Suef University Hospital, Egypt
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Cardiology, Beni-Suef University Hospital, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Canoy D, Nazarzadeh M, Copland E, Bidel Z, Rao S, Li Y, Rahimi K. How Much Lowering of Blood Pressure Is Required to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in Patients With and Without Previous Cardiovascular Disease? Curr Cardiol Rep 2022; 24:851-860. [PMID: 35524880 PMCID: PMC9288358 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-022-01706-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW To review the recent large-scale randomised evidence on pharmacologic reduction in blood pressure for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. RECENT FINDINGS Based on findings of the meta-analysis of individual participant-level data from 48 randomised clinical trials and involving 344,716 participants with mean age of 65 years, the relative reduction in the risk of developing major cardiovascular events was proportional to the magnitude of achieved reduction in blood pressure. For each 5-mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure, the risk of developing cardiovascular events fell by 10% (hazard ratio [HR] (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.90 [0.88 to 0.92]). When participants were stratified by their history of cardiovascular disease, the HRs (95% CI) in those with and without previous cardiovascular disease were 0.89 (0.86 to 0.92) and 0.91 (0.89 to 0.94), respectively, with no significant heterogeneity in these effects (adjusted P for interaction = 1.0). When these patient groups were further stratified by their baseline systolic blood pressure in increments of 10 mmHg from < 120 to ≥ 170 mmHg, there was no significant heterogeneity in the relative risk reduction across these categories in people with or without previous cardiovascular disease (adjusted P for interaction were 1.00 and 0.28, respectively). Pharmacologic lowering of blood pressure was effective in preventing major cardiovascular disease events both in people with or without previous cardiovascular disease, which was not modified by their baseline blood pressure level. Treatment effects were shown to be proportional to the intensity of blood pressure reduction, but even modest blood pressure reduction, on average, can lead to meaningful gains in the prevention of incident or recurrent cardiovascular disease.
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Affiliation(s)
- Dexter Canoy
- Deep Medicine, Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Hayes House 1F, 75 George St, Oxford, OX1 2BQ UK
- National Institutes of Health Research Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
| | - Milad Nazarzadeh
- Deep Medicine, Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Hayes House 1F, 75 George St, Oxford, OX1 2BQ UK
| | - Emma Copland
- Deep Medicine, Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Hayes House 1F, 75 George St, Oxford, OX1 2BQ UK
- National Institutes of Health Research Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
| | - Zeinab Bidel
- Deep Medicine, Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Hayes House 1F, 75 George St, Oxford, OX1 2BQ UK
- National Institutes of Health Research Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
| | - Shihir Rao
- Deep Medicine, Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Hayes House 1F, 75 George St, Oxford, OX1 2BQ UK
| | - Yikuan Li
- Deep Medicine, Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Hayes House 1F, 75 George St, Oxford, OX1 2BQ UK
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- Deep Medicine, Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Hayes House 1F, 75 George St, Oxford, OX1 2BQ UK
- National Institutes of Health Research Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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