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Kim KA, Kim SH, Lee KY, Yoon AH, Hwang BH, Choo EH, Kim JJ, Choi IJ, Kim CJ, Lim S, Park MW, Yoo KD, Jeon DS, Ahn Y, Jeong MH, Chang K. Predictors and Long-Term Clinical Impact of Heart Failure With Improved Ejection Fraction After Acute Myocardial Infarction. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e034920. [PMID: 39158557 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.124.034920] [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: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Little is known about the characteristics and long-term clinical outcomes of patients with heart failure with improved ejection fraction (HFimpEF) after acute myocardial infarction. METHODS AND RESULTS From a multicenter, consecutive cohort of patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, patients with an initial echocardiogram with left ventricular ejection fraction ≤40% and at least 1 follow-up echocardiogram after 14 days and within 2 years of the initial event were considered for analyses. HFimpEF was defined as an initial left ventricular ejection fraction ≤40% and serial left ventricular ejection fraction >40% with an increase of ≥10% from baseline at follow-up. Independent factors predicting HFimpEF were identified, and clinical outcomes of patients with HFimpEF were compared with those without improvement. From an initial cohort of 10 719 patients with acute myocardial infarction, 191 patients with HFimpEF and 256 patients with non-HFimpEF who had initial and follow-up echocardiographic data were analyzed. The median follow-up duration was 4.5 (interquartile range, 2.9-5.0) years. The factors predicting HFimpEF were lower peak creatine kinase myocardial band, smaller left ventricular dimensions, lower ratio between early mitral inflow velocity and mitral annular early diastolic velocity ', and the use of β blockers or renin-angiotensin system blockers at discharge. HFimpEF was associated with a significantly decreased risk of all-cause death compared with non-HFimpEF (hazard ratio, 0.377 [95% CI, 0.234-0.609]; P<0.001). In 2-year landmark analysis, these findings were consistent not only before but also after the landmark point. Similar findings were true for cardiovascular death and admission for heart failure. CONCLUSIONS Patients with HFimpEF after acute myocardial infarction showed distinct clinical and echocardiographic characteristics and were associated with better long-term clinical outcomes. REGISTRATION URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique Identifier: NCT02806102.
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- Kyung An Kim
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital The Catholic University of Korea Seoul Republic of Korea
- Catholic Research Institute for Intractable Cardiovascular Disease, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea Seoul Republic of Korea
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital The Catholic University of Korea Incheon Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital The Catholic University of Korea Seoul Republic of Korea
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine The Armed Forces Capital Hospital Seongnam Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital The Catholic University of Korea Seoul Republic of Korea
- Catholic Research Institute for Intractable Cardiovascular Disease, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital The Catholic University of Korea Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital The Catholic University of Korea Seoul Republic of Korea
- Catholic Research Institute for Intractable Cardiovascular Disease, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital The Catholic University of Korea Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital The Catholic University of Korea Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital The Catholic University of Korea Incheon Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital The Catholic University of Korea Uijeongbu Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital The Catholic University of Korea Uijeongbu Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital The Catholic University of Korea Daejeon Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital The Catholic University of Korea Suwon Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine The Armed Forces Capital Hospital Seongnam Republic of Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Gwangju Republic of Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Gwangju Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital The Catholic University of Korea Seoul Republic of Korea
- Catholic Research Institute for Intractable Cardiovascular Disease, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea Seoul Republic of Korea
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Asano T, Maeno Y, Nakano M, Taguri M, Miyasaka M, Nakai D, Miyazaki I, Nasu T, Tanimoto S, Masuda N, Morino Y, Isshiki T, Ogata N. Validation of a New Scoring Method to Assess the Efficacy of Rapid Initiation and Titration of Combination Pharmacotherapy for Patients Hospitalized with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure with Reduced and Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2775. [PMID: 38792317 PMCID: PMC11122539 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13102775] [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: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Background: Despite the encouragement of early initiation and titration of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for the treatment of heart failure (HF), most patients do not receive an adequate type and dose of pharmacotherapy in the real world. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the efficacy of titrating composite GDMT in patients with HF with reduced and mildly reduced ejection fraction and to identify patient conditions that may benefit from titration of GDMT. Methods: This was a two-center, retrospective study of consecutive patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). Patients were classified into two groups according to a scoring scale determined by combination and doses of four types of HF agents (ACEis/ARBs/ARNis, BBs, MRAs, and SGLT2is) at discharge. A score of 5 or greater was defined as titrated GDMT, and a score of 4 or less was regarded as sub-optimal medical therapy (MT). Results: A total of 979 ADHF patients were screened. After 553 patients were excluded based on exclusion criteria, 426 patients (90 patients in the titrated GDMT group and 336 patients in the sub-optimal MT group) were enrolled for the analysis. The median follow-up period was 612 (453-798) days. Following statistical adjustment using the propensity score weighting method, the 2-year composite endpoint (composite of cardiac death and HF rehospitalization) rate was significantly lower in the titrated GDMT group, at 19%, compared with the sub-optimal MT group: 31% (score 3-4 points) and 43% (score 0-2 points). Subgroup analysis indicated a marked benefit of titrated GDMT in particular patient subgroups: age < 80 years, BMI 19.0-24.9, eGFR > 20 mL/min/1.73 m2, and serum potassium level ≤ 5.5 mmol/L. Conclusions: Prompt initiation and dose adjustment of multiple HF medications, with careful monitoring of the patient's physiologic and laboratory values, is a prerequisite for improving the prognosis of patients with heart failure.
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- Takaaki Asano
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Iwate Medical University, Yahaba-cho, Shiwa-gun 028-3694, Japan; (T.A.)
- Department of Cardiology, Ageo Central General Hospital, Kashiwaza, Ageo-shi 362-8588, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Ageo Central General Hospital, Kashiwaza, Ageo-shi 362-8588, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Ageo Central General Hospital, Kashiwaza, Ageo-shi 362-8588, Japan
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- Department of Health Data Science, Tokyo Medical University, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Jikei University, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0003, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Ageo Central General Hospital, Kashiwaza, Ageo-shi 362-8588, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Ageo Central General Hospital, Kashiwaza, Ageo-shi 362-8588, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Iwate Medical University, Yahaba-cho, Shiwa-gun 028-3694, Japan; (T.A.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Ageo Central General Hospital, Kashiwaza, Ageo-shi 362-8588, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Ageo Central General Hospital, Kashiwaza, Ageo-shi 362-8588, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Iwate Medical University, Yahaba-cho, Shiwa-gun 028-3694, Japan; (T.A.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Ageo Central General Hospital, Kashiwaza, Ageo-shi 362-8588, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Ageo Central General Hospital, Kashiwaza, Ageo-shi 362-8588, Japan
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Chun KH, Oh J, Lee CJ, Park JJ, Lee SE, Kim MS, Cho HJ, Choi JO, Lee HY, Hwang KK, Kim KH, Yoo BS, Choi DJ, Baek SH, Jeon ES, Kim JJ, Cho MC, Chae SC, Oh BH, Kang SM. Metformin treatment is associated with improved survival in diabetic patients hospitalized with acute heart failure: A prospective observational study using the Korean acute heart failure registry data. DIABETES & METABOLISM 2024; 50:101504. [PMID: 38097010 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabet.2023.101504] [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: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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AIMS Although the hypothesis that metformin is beneficial for patients with diabetes and heart failure (HF) has been steadily raised, there is limited data on metformin use in patients with acute HF. We analyzed the association of metformin on all-cause mortality in hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes and acute HF. METHODS The Korean Acute Heart Failure registry prospectively enrolled patients hospitalized for acute HF from 2011 to 2014. Among this cohort, we analyzed patients with diabetes with baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of 30 ml/min/1.73 m2 or more. We analyzed the all-cause mortality and re-hospitalization for HF within 1 year after discharge. Inverse probability treatment weighting method was used to adjust baseline differences on metformin treatment. RESULTS The study analyzed data from 1,309 patients with HF and diabetes (mean age 69 years, 56 % male). Among them, 613 (47 %) patients were on metformin at admission. During the median follow-up period of 11 months, 132 (19 %) and 74 (12 %) patients not receiving and receiving metformin treatment died, respectively. The mortality rate was lower in metformin users than in non-users (hazard ratio 0.616 [0.464-0.819] P<0.001). After adjustment, metformin was significantly associated with a lower risk for the mortality (hazard ratio 0.677 [0.495-0.928] P=0.015). In subgroup analyses, this association remains significant irrespective of baseline kidney function (eGFR <60 or ≥60 ml/min/1.73 m2, P-for-interaction=0.176) or left ventricular ejection fraction (<40 %, 40-49 %, or ≥50 %, P-for-interaction=0.224). CONCLUSIONS Metformin treatment at the time of admission was associated with a lower risk for 1-year mortality in patients with diabetes, hospitalized for acute HF.
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- Kyeong-Hyeon Chun
- Division of Cardiology, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- Cardiology Division, Severance Hospital, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Cardiology Division, Severance Hospital, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University College of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mediplex Sejong Hospital, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Cardiology Division, Severance Hospital, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Youn JC, Kim D, Cho JY, Cho DH, Park SM, Jung MH, Hyun J, Cho HJ, Park SM, Choi JO, Chung WJ, Yoo BS, Kang SM. Korean Society of Heart Failure Guidelines for the Management of Heart Failure: Treatment. Korean Circ J 2023; 53:217-238. [PMID: 37161681 PMCID: PMC10172201 DOI: 10.4070/kcj.2023.0047] [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: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
Abstract
The Korean Society of Heart Failure (KSHF) guidelines aim to provide physicians with evidence-based recommendations for the management of patients with heart failure (HF). After the first introduction of the KSHF guidelines in 2016, newer therapies for HF with reduced ejection fraction, HF with mildly reduced ejection fraction, and HF with preserved ejection fraction have since emerged. The current version has been updated based on international guidelines and research data on Korean patients with HF. Herein, we present Part II of these guidelines, which comprises treatment strategies to improve the outcomes of patients with HF.
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- Jong-Chan Youn
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Research Institute for Intractable Cardiovascular Disease, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Research Institute for Intractable Cardiovascular Disease, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Youn JC, Kim D, Cho JY, Cho DH, Park SM, Jung MH, Hyun J, Cho HJ, Park SM, Choi JO, Chung WJ, Yoo BS, Kang SM. Korean Society of Heart Failure Guidelines for the Management of Heart Failure: Treatment. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE 2023; 5:66-81. [PMID: 37180564 PMCID: PMC10172080 DOI: 10.36628/ijhf.2023.0011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
Abstract
The Korean Society of Heart Failure (KSHF) guidelines aim to provide physicians with evidence-based recommendations for the management of patients with heart failure (HF). After the first introduction of the KSHF guidelines in 2016, newer therapies for HF with reduced ejection fraction, HF with mildly reduced ejection fraction, and HF with preserved ejection fraction have since emerged. The current version has been updated based on international guidelines and research data on Korean patients with HF. Herein, we present Part II of these guidelines, which comprises treatment strategies to improve the outcomes of patients with HF.
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- Jong-Chan Youn
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic Research Institute for Intractable Cardiovascular Disease, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic Research Institute for Intractable Cardiovascular Disease, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Matsumura K, Ijichi T, Morimoto J, Takabayashi K, Miho M, Ueno K, Yagi E, Takase T, Ueno M, Nakazawa G. Up-Titration of Sacubitril/Valsartan Among Patients With Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther 2023; 28:10742484221146375. [PMID: 36594416 DOI: 10.1177/10742484221146375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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AIMS In recent large trials, sacubitril/valsartan demonstrated favorable effects in patients with HF. However, many patients do not achieve the target dose of treatment. This study investigated the factors linked to up-titration of sacubitril/valsartan in patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). METHODS Using a multicenter retrospective database, 204 consecutive patients with HFpEF (left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 40%) who were treated with sacubitril/valsartan between October 2020 and March 2022 were analyzed. Up-titration was defined as an increase in dosage above 24/26 mg BID beyond 12 weeks after the initiation of sacubitril/valsartan. RESULTS Among the patients, 55% underwent up-titration, and 8% discontinued the drug. The baseline systolic blood pressure (SBP) was higher in patients with up-titration than in those with no up-titration; SBP values similar to that at baseline were observed between the 2 groups at 2 to 4 weeks and at 12 weeks after the commencement of sacubitril/valsartan treatment. The majority of those who discontinued sacubitril/valsartan did so because of hypotension. The multivariable logistic regression model showed that a history of hypertension, history of atrial fibrillation, baseline SBP, and baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 were associated with sacubitril/valsartan up-titration. CONCLUSION Approximately half of all patients did not undergo up-titration, and 8% of those with HFpEF discontinued the sacubitril/valsartan therapy. For aggressive up-titration and continuation of sacubitril/valsartan, patients with lower baseline SBP, renal dysfunction, absence of a history of hypertension, and presence of atrial fibrillation may require more careful monitoring.
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- Koichiro Matsumura
- Department of Cardiology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Tokai University, Isehara, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Arida Municipal Hospital, Arida, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Hirakata Kohsai Hospital, Hirakata, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Yao Municipal Hospital, Yao, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Japan
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