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Agwuegbo CC, Antia AU, Shamaki GR, Bob-Manuel T. Controversies related to renal artery denervation and devices. Curr Opin Cardiol 2024; 39:244-250. [PMID: 38567924 DOI: 10.1097/hco.0000000000001146] [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: 06/05/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review article discusses the controversies, strengths, and limitations of the current literature on renal artery denervation in the management of resistant hypertension, as well as the future directions of this intervention. RECENT FINDINGS There have been conflicting data from the different randomized control trials assessing the efficacy of renal artery denervation in the management of resistant hypertension. SUMMARY Renal artery denervation is achieved by ablating the sympathetic nerves surrounding the renal arteries using endovascular ultrasound, radiofrequency, or alcohol. Our review article highlights that renal artery denervation is generally effective in improving blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved the ReCor Medical Paradise system, and the Symplicity Spyral RDN systems for renal artery denervation.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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Shirin H, Neeland IJ, Ryan DH, de Luis D, Lecube A, Magos Z, Kenan Y, Amir R, Cohen DL, Johansen OE. Effects of an oral biodegradable device used for 12 weeks on weight reduction, cardiovascular risk factors, satiety, snacking, and meal size. OBESITY PILLARS (ONLINE) 2023; 8:100094. [PMID: 38125654 PMCID: PMC10728710 DOI: 10.1016/j.obpill.2023.100094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Background The Epitomee Capsule (EC) is an, oral, self-use, bio-degradable device for weight management, composed of absorbent polymers that self-expands in the stomach (pH-sensitive) and creates a triangular shape, space-occupying super-absorbent gel structure. A recent study reported that 42 % of study completers obtained >5 % weight reduction at 12 weeks. We performed exploratory analyses of this study to evaluate its effect on cardiovascular risk factors and on self-reported satiety, between-meal snacking and meal-size. Methods This single-center observational study (Israel) enrolled 78 volunteers, with mean age 41 years, BMI 32.5 kg/m2, systolic/diastolic blood pressure (SBP/DBP) 124/77 mmHg. The EC was given in addition to diet and physical activity counseling. Assessments included anthropometrics, BP, lipids, and three questions (translated from Hebrew) scored 1 (not at all) to 5 (very much) for "Do you feel the EC - Q1:helps you to consume less snacks in between meals? Q2:helps you to eat less in the meal?; Q3:is causing an early sense of satiety?". Changes from baseline were assessed using a mixed model and included all patients with at least one measure. Correlation-analysis between weight-change and PROs used Kendall's tau. Result Compared to baseline, at 12 weeks, SBP/DBP were reduced (ΔSBP: -5.5 mmHg, p = 0.0003/ΔDBP: -1.9 mmHg, p = 0.1341), with a larger effect in people with hypertension at baseline (ΔSBP: -13.2 mmHg, p < 0.00001/ΔDBP: -6.1, p = 0.008). Triglyceride-level was also significantly reduced, but not other lipids. Mean scores to Q1-3 were high throughout, with slight decreases (Q1 at W2 3.9 ± 1.1/W12 3.0 ± 1.6; Q2 at W2 3.7 ± 1.1/W12 3.1 ± 1.6; Q3 at W2 3.8 ± 1.2/W12 2.9 ± 1.6). There was a moderate correlation between PROs and weight reduction, although significance was not observed for all weeks. Conclusions Exploratory analyses of 12 weeks treatment with EC demonstrated significant reductions in SBP, DBP, and triglycerides. The weight reduction correlated with satiety, less snacking, and reduced meal size.
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- Haim Shirin
- Shamir Medical Center and Tel-Aviv University, Israel
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- Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, USA
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- Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, USA
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- Center of Investigation of Endocrinlogy and Nutrition University of Valladolid Hospital clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital of Lleida, Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, Lleida University, Spain
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Aga YS, Radhoe SP, Aydin D, Linssen GCM, Rademaker PC, Geerlings PR, van Gent MWF, Aksoy I, Oosterom L, Brunner-La Rocca HP, van Dalen BM, Brugts JJ. Heart failure treatment in patients with and without obesity with an ejection fraction below 50. Eur J Clin Invest 2023:e13976. [PMID: 36841951 DOI: 10.1111/eci.13976] [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: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess heart failure (HF) treatment in patients with and without obesity in a large contemporary real-world Western European cohort. METHODS Patients with a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <50% and available information on body mass index (BMI) were selected from the CHECK-HF registry. The CHECK-HF registry included chronic HF patients in the period between 2013 and 2016 in 34 Dutch outpatient clinics. Patients were divided into BMI categories. Differences in HF medical treatment were analysed, and multivariable logistic regression analysis (dichotomized as BMI <30 kg/m2 and ≥30 kg/m2 ) was performed. RESULTS Seven thousand six hundred seventy-one patients were included, 1284 (16.7%) had a BMI ≥30 kg/m2 , and 618 (8.1%) had a BMI ≥35 kg/m2 . Median BMI was 26.4 kg/m2 . Patients with obesity were younger and had a higher rate of comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSAS). Prescription rates of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) increased significantly with BMI. The differences were most pronounced for mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) and diuretics. Patients with obesity more often received the guideline-recommended target dose. In multivariable logistic regression, obesity was significantly associated with a higher likelihood of receiving ≥100% of the guideline-recommended target dose of beta-blockers (OR 1.34, 95% CI 1.10-1.62), renin-angiotensin system (RAS)-inhibitors (OR 1.34, 95% CI 1.15-1.57) and MRAs (OR 1.40, 95% CI 1.04-1.87). CONCLUSIONS Guideline-recommended HF drugs are more frequently prescribed and at a higher dose in patients with obesity as compared to HF patients without obesity.
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- Yaar S Aga
- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, Almelo and Hengelo, Almelo, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, ZorgZaam Ziekenhuis, Terneuzen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis, Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Admiraal De Ruyter Ziekenhuis, Goes, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Noordwest Ziekenhuis Groep, Alkmaar, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Ram CVS, Dalal J, Kahali D, Mohanan PP, Das MK, Guha S, Nair T, Narasimhan C, Roy DG, Abdullakutty J, Ray S, Fulwani M, Mohan JC, Gupta R, Abhyankar M, Revankar S. Management of American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology-Defined Stage 2 Hypertension by Cardiologists in India. Am J Cardiol 2022; 167:62-67. [PMID: 35034692 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2021.11.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Uncontrolled hypertension is an important cardiovascular risk factor and therefore requires effective approaches to patient management. This study assessed approaches to the management of patients with Stage 2 hypertension by cardiologists in India. This was a retrospective, multicenter, observational, case-based questionnaire study. Data on demographic characteristics, risk factors associated with Stage 2 hypertension, use of antihypertensive medications, side effects, and approaches to education for 2,540 patients were extracted from questionnaire responses provided by 508 cardiologists. The study population of patients with Stage 2 hypertension had a mean age of 55.0 years. Most of the patients (62.6%) were aged 30 to 60 years and diabetes mellitus was the most prevalent comorbidity (48.9%). Triple antihypertensive therapy was being used by 760 patients, and 634 and 1,146 patients were receiving 4 and 5 different antihypertensive medications, respectively. Telmisartan, amlodipine, chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide, spironolactone, metoprolol, and prazosin were the commonly prescribed drugs. Ankle edema (27.7%) was the most frequent side effect of therapy. Pharmacotherapy was supported by patient education and lifestyle modifications for better blood pressure control. The standardized approach to the collection and assessment of these contemporary data provides useful insights into the characteristics and treatment of patients with Stage 2 hypertension in India.
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Watanabe H, Kabutoya T, Hoshide S, Kario K. Atrial fibrillation is associated with cardiovascular events in obese Japanese with one or more cardiovascular risk factors: The Japan Morning Surge Home Blood Pressure (J‐HOP) Study. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 2021; 23:665-671. [PMID: 33405296 PMCID: PMC8029557 DOI: 10.1111/jch.14170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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The impacts of atrial fibrillation (AF) and home blood pressure (BP) on the cardiovascular prognosis of obese individuals have not been clarified. We analyzed the differences in the prognosis (including the effect of the home BP of AF patients with/without obesity) in a Japanese population with cardiovascular risk factors. We enrolled 3,586 patients from the J‐HOP study who had at least one cardiovascular risk factor. We conducted 12‐lead electrocardiography, and the group of AF patients was determined as those whose electrocardiography revealed AF. Obesity was defined as a body mass index >25 kg/m2. The primary end points were fatal/nonfatal cardiovascular events (myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalization for heart failure, and aortic dissection). Among the obese patients, those with AF (n = 36) suffered more significantly cardiovascular events (log rank 7.17, p = .007) compared to the patients with sinus rhythm (n = 1,282), but among the non‐obese patients, the rates of cardiovascular events were similar (log rank 0.006, p = .94) in the AF patients (n = 48) and sinus rhythm patients (n = 2220). After adjusting for age, sex, office/home BP, smoking, diabetes, and creatinine level, AF was an independent predictor of cardiovascular events in the obese group (hazard ratio [HR] 3.05, 95%CI: 1.17‐7.97, p = .023). Home systolic BP was also a predictor of cardiovascular events in the obese group independent of the risk of AF (per 10 mm Hg: HR 1.36, 95%CI: 1.02‐1.83, p = .039). In conclusion, AF was an independent predictor of cardiovascular events in obese patients after adjusting for home BP.
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- Hiroaki Watanabe
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Department of Medicine Jichi Medical University School of Medicine Shimotsuke, Tochigi Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Department of Medicine Jichi Medical University School of Medicine Shimotsuke, Tochigi Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Department of Medicine Jichi Medical University School of Medicine Shimotsuke, Tochigi Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Department of Medicine Jichi Medical University School of Medicine Shimotsuke, Tochigi Japan
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