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Yang X, Jin J, Cheng M, Xu J, Bai Y. The role of sacubitril/valsartan in abnormal renal function patients combined with heart failure: a meta-analysis and systematic analysis. Ren Fail 2024; 46:2349135. [PMID: 38869007 PMCID: PMC11177705 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2024.2349135] [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: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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AIMS This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of sacubitril/valsartan in abnormal renal function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73m2) patients combined with heart failure based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies. METHODS The Embase, PubMed and the Cochrane Library were searched for relevant studies from inception to December 2023. Dichotomous variables were described as event counts with the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) values. Continuous variables were expressed as mean standard deviation (SD) with 95% CIs. RESULTS A total of 6 RCTs and 8 observational studies were included, involving 17335 eGFR below 60 ml/min/1.73m2 patients combined with heart failure. In terms of efficacy, we analyzed the incidence of cardiovascular events and found that sacubitril/valsartan significantly reduced the risk of cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalization in chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3-5 patients with heart failure (OR: 0.65, 95%CI: 0.54-0.78). Moreover, sacubitril/valsartan prevented the serum creatinine elevation (OR: 0.81, 95%CI: 0.68-0.95), the eGFR decline (OR: 0.83, 95% CI: 0.73-0.95) and the development of end-stage renal disease in this population (OR:0.73, 95%CI:0.60-0.89). As for safety outcomes, we did not find that the rate of hyperkalemia (OR:1.31, 95%CI:0.79-2.17) and hypotension (OR:1.57, 95%CI:0.94-2.62) were increased in sacubitril/valsartan group among CKD stages 3-5 patients with heart failure. CONCLUSIONS Our meta-analysis proves that sacubitril/valsartan has a favorable effect on cardiac function without obvious risk of adverse events in abnormal renal function patients combined with heart failure, indicating that sacubitril/valsartan has the potential to become perspective treatment for these patients.
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- Xinyue Yang
- Department of Nephrology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Vascular Calcification in Kidney Disease, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Chronic Kidney Disease, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Vascular Calcification in Kidney Disease, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Chronic Kidney Disease, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Vascular Calcification in Kidney Disease, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Chronic Kidney Disease, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Vascular Calcification in Kidney Disease, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Chronic Kidney Disease, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Hebei Key Laboratory of Vascular Calcification in Kidney Disease, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Chronic Kidney Disease, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Wu L, Rodriguez M, Hachem KE, Tang WHW, Krittanawong C. Management of patients with heart failure and chronic kidney disease. Heart Fail Rev 2024; 29:989-1023. [PMID: 39073666 DOI: 10.1007/s10741-024-10415-9] [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] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and heart failure are often co-existing conditions due to a shared pathophysiological process involving neurohormonal activation and hemodynamic maladaptation. A wide range of pharmaceutical and interventional tools are available to patients with CKD, consisting of traditional ones with decades of experience and newer emerging therapies that are rapidly reshaping the landscape of medical care for this population. Management of patients with heart failure and CKD requires a stepwise approach based on renal function and the clinical phenotype of heart failure. This is often challenging due to altered drug pharmacokinetics interactions with various degrees of kidney function and frequent adverse effects from the therapy that lead to poor patient tolerance. Despite a great body of clinical evidence and guidelines that have offered various treatment options for patients with heart failure and CKD, respectively, patients with CKD are still underrepresented in heart failure clinical trials, especially for those with advanced CKD and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Future studies are needed to better understand the generalizability of these therapeutic options among heart failures with different stages of CKD.
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- Lingling Wu
- Cardiovascular Division, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- John T Milliken Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular disease, Section of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland, Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Cardiology Division, Section of Cardiology, NYU Langone Health and NYU School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
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Lin WY, Shao YHJ, Chiang AF, Huang CC, Chiang KF, Chan CS, Huang CY, Hsiao BY. Long-Term Outcomes of Sacubitril/Valsartan in Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction and Coexisting End-Stage Renal Disease. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2024; 116:471-477. [PMID: 38880970 DOI: 10.1002/cpt.3315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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Sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) has proven therapeutic effects in heart failure (HF) patients, but its impact on those with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unclear, particularly in HF patients with coexisting end-stage renal disease (ESRD). This study aims to assess the long-term survival of patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and coexisting ESRD treated with sacubitril/valsartan. A retrospective cohort study included 2,860 HFrEF and ESRD patients between January 2008 and December 2020. After propensity score matching, data from a sacubitril/valsartan group (n = 61) and a candesartan or valsartan group (n = 117) were analyzed. Patients on sacubitril/valsartan for at least 9 months had significantly lower 5-year all-cause mortality (39.3%) compared with the non-sacubitril/valsartan group (54.7%) (HR 0.46; 95% CI, 0.25-0.82; P = 0.0094). Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) improvement after 3 years in the sacubitril/valsartan group (14.51 ±18.98) was significantly greater than the non-sacubitril/valsartan group (6.91 ±18.44) (P = 0.0408). Average hospitalizations in sacubitril/valsartan and non-sacubitril/valsartan groups were 1.39 and 0.97, respectively (incidence rate ratio, 1.59; 95% CI, 0.90-2.82; P = 0.1106). Sacubitril/valsartan treatment demonstrated significantly lower 5-year mortality rates and greater LVEF improvement in HFrEF patients with coexisting ESRD compared with candesartan or valsartan. These findings suggest that sacubitril/valsartan is a beneficial treatment option for this patient population.
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- Wan-Ying Lin
- Department of Family Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Office of Data Science, Health Data Analytics and Statistics Center, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Clinical Big Data Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Office of Data Science, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Division of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Taipei Heart Institute, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Taipei Heart Institute, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Taipei Heart Institute, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Le D, Grams ME, Coresh J, Shin JI. Sacubitril-Valsartan in Patients Requiring Hemodialysis. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e2429237. [PMID: 39163041 PMCID: PMC11337068 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.29237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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Importance Randomized clinical trials have shown that sacubitril-valsartan reduces the risks of mortality and hospitalization in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), but patients with kidney failure requiring dialysis were excluded. Objective To investigate the comparative effectiveness of sacubitril-valsartan vs angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ACEIs or ARBs) in patients with HFrEF requiring hemodialysis. Design, Setting, and Participants This retrospective, 1:1 propensity score-matched comparative effectiveness study included patients who were 18 years or older with HFrEF, enrolled in Medicare Parts A, B, and D, and survived at least 90 days receiving in-center hemodialysis from July 8, 2015, to December 31, 2020. Patients were excluded for less than 180 days of continuous Medicare Parts A, B, and D primary payer coverage or prior dispensing of sacubitril-valsartan. Data analysis was conducted from September 23, 2023, to June 25, 2024. Exposures New use of sacubitril-valsartan vs new or continued use of ACEIs or ARBs. Main Outcomes and Measures The associations between initiation of sacubitril-valsartan therapy and all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, all-cause hospitalization, and HF hospitalization were assessed using Cox proportional hazards regression models in a propensity score-matched sample. Results Participants included 1:1 matched pairs of 1434 sacubitril-valsartan users and 1434 ACEI or ARB users (mean [SD] age, 64 [13] years). Of the 2868 matched participants, 996 (65%) were male; 987 (34%) were Black or African American and 1677 (58%) were White; and median dialysis vintage was 3.8 (IQR, 1.8-6.3) years. The median follow-up was 0.9 (IQR, 0.4-1.7) years. Sacubitril-valsartan (vs ACEI or ARB) therapy was associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality (hazard ratio [HR], 0.82 [95% CI, 0.73-0.92]) and all-cause hospitalization (HR, 0.86 [95% CI, 0.79-0.93]) but not cardiovascular mortality (HR, 1.01 [95% CI, 0.86-1.19]) or HF hospitalization (HR, 0.91 [95% CI, 0.82-1.02]). There was a decrease in hyperkalemia (HR, 0.71 [95% CI, 0.62-0.81]) and no difference in hypotension (HR, 0.99 [95% CI, 0.83-1.19]). Only 195 participants (14%) ever received the maximum combination dose of sacubitril (97 mg twice daily) and valsartan (103 mg twice daily). Conclusions and Relevance In this comparative effectiveness study of patients with HFrEF requiring hemodialysis, sacubitril-valsartan therapy was associated with beneficial effects in all-cause mortality and all-cause hospitalization.
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- Dustin Le
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Precision Medicine, Department of Medicine, New York University, New York, New York
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- Optimal Aging Institute, Department of Medicine, New York University, New York, New York
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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Yang IN, Huang CY, Yang CT, Toh HS, Chang WT, Su LW, Lin YM, Wang MC, Wang HY, Liao CT. Real-world experience of angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors in patients with heart failure and dialysis. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1393440. [PMID: 39105079 PMCID: PMC11298400 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1393440] [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: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
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Introduction Although angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) has shown promise in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), the treatment effect in HFrEF patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing dialysis is uncertain. This study aimed to examine the real-world effects of ARNI vs. angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers (ACEI/ARB) in this subpopulation. Methods This multi-institutional, retrospective study identified 349 HFrEF patients with ESRD on dialysis, who initiated either ARNI or ACEI/ARB therapy. Efficacy outcomes included rates of hospitalization for heart failure (HHF) and mortality, as well as changes in echocardiographic parameters. Safety outcomes encompassed hypotension and hyperkalemia. Treatment effects were assessed using Cox proportional hazards models, with additional sensitivity analyses for robustness. Results Out of 349 patients screened, 89 were included in the final analysis (42 in the ARNI group and 47 in the ACEI/ARB group). After 1 year of treatment, echocardiographic measures between the two groups were comparable. The primary composite rate of HHF or mortality was 20.6 events per 100 patient-years in the ARNI group and 26.1 in the ACEI/ARB group; the adjusted hazard ratio was 0.98 (95% CI: 0.28-3.43, P = 0.97). Their safety outcomes did not differ significantly. Sensitivity analyses, including repetitive sampling, propensity score matching, and extended follow-up, corroborated these findings. Conclusion ARNI has proven effective in treating HFrEF patients; however, significant benefits were not observed in these patients with ESRD undergoing dialysis compared with ACEI/ARB in this real-world cohort. Future research employing a more extended follow-up period, larger sample size, or randomized design is warranted to investigate the treatment effects in this subpopulation.
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- I-Ning Yang
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Health and Nutrition, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Divisionof Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Sport Management, College of Leisure and Recreation Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Ezhumalai B, Modi R, Panchanatham M, Kaliyamoorthy D. The contemporary role of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) and angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) in the management of heart failure: State-of-the-art review. Indian Heart J 2024:S0019-4832(24)00158-5. [PMID: 39009078 DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2024.07.005] [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: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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Novel therapies for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) are angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI), sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i), etc. The purpose of this review is to determine the effects of ARNI and SGLT2i in heart failure (HF), compare the impact of SGLT2i with ARNI, and finally evaluate the current data regarding the combination of these two drugs in HF. Various trials on the respective medications have shown some significant reduction in all-cause mortality and cardiovascular (CV) death. The combination of these drugs has shown more CV benefits than monotherapy. There is emerging data about these two drugs in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). At present, there are less head-to-head comparison trials of these two drugs. This review provides insights on the current evidence, comparative efficacy, and combination therapy of ARNI and SGLT2i in managing HF, focussing on HFrEF and HFpEF.
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- Babu Ezhumalai
- Department of Cardiology, Apollo Speciality Hospitals Vanagaram, Chennai, India.
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- Department of Cardiology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India
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Yao Z, Wang P, Fu Q, Song Q, Liu A, Li H, Wang W, Zhang P. Efficacy and Safety of Sacubitril/Valsartan in Hemodialysis Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Retrospective Study at a Single Center. Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e943529. [PMID: 38992933 PMCID: PMC11302479 DOI: 10.12659/msm.943529] [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: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Heart failure and end-stage renal disease often coexist, and management of heart failure can be challenging in patients during hemodialysis. Sacubitril-valsartan (SV) is the first drug to receive regulatory approval for use in patients with chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification II, III, or IV. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SV for use in chronic heart failure patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). MATERIAL AND METHODS From September 2021 to October 2022, 28 patients on MHD with chronic heart failure at the hemodialysis center of Shaanxi Second Provincial People's Hospital were regularly followed. During the 12-week follow-up period, all patients were administered SV at doses of 100-400 mg per day. Biochemical indicators, echocardiographic parameters, life quality scores, and adverse events were evaluated. RESULTS We enrolled 28 patients. Compared with the baseline levels, NYHA class III in these patients treated with SV was significantly decreased from 60.71% to 32.14% (P<0.05), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was significantly improved from 44.29±8.92% to 53.32±7.88% (P<0.001), the Physical Component Summary (PCS) score was significantly improved from 40.0±6.41 to 56.20±9.86 (P<0.001), and the Mental Component Summary (MCS) score was significantly improved from 39.99±6.14 to 52.59±11.0 (P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated that SV improved NYHA classification and LVEF values of patients on MHD with chronic heart failure and also improved their quality of life.
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- Zhuan’e Yao
- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Second Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, Shaanxi, PR China
- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Second Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Second Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Second Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Second Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Second Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Second Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, Shaanxi, PR China
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Li X, Ma F, Wang Y, Zhao H, Gao J. Incidence of hyperkalemia in anuric hemodialysis patients treated with sacubitril/valsartan. Hemodial Int 2024; 28:336-342. [PMID: 38558252 DOI: 10.1111/hdi.13150] [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: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Sacubitril/valsartan is increasingly used in hemodialysis patients due to its cardioprotective benefits. However, its impact on serum potassium levels in anuric patients undergoing hemodialysis remains controversial. METHODS We conducted a retrospective data from patients undergoing hemodialysis at two dialysis centers. A total of 71 out of 332 patients receiving hemodialysis treatment were enrolled. Mean serum potassium (mean value of 6-8 determinations), peak serum potassium (maximum K value observed during follow-up observations), and other biochemical parameters were recorded at baseline and during the follow-up period. FINDINGS After 6 months of follow-up, mean serum potassium increased from 4.84 ± 0.45 mmol/L at baseline to 5.07 ± 0.46 mmol/L at 3 months and 5.04 ± 0.46 mmol/L at 6 months (p < 0.001). Notably, no significant group differences were found in peak serum potassium concentrations between baseline and 6 months after sacubitril/valsartan therapy (5.69 ± 0.56 vs. 5.75 ± 0.41, p = 0.419). Prior to starting sacubitril/valsartan treatment, none of the patients had severe hyperkalemia; however, after 3 and 6 months of sacubitril/valsartan therapy, two (2.80%) and three (4.20%) patients experienced severe hyperkalemia, respectively; however, this difference was not statistically significant. Additionally, there was a significant reduction in blood pressure; however, serum sodium, bicarbonate, and Kt/V values did not change significantly during either period. DISCUSSION Sacubitril/valsartan therapy is associated with an increase in serum potassium levels in anuric hemodialysis patients. Nevertheless, the proportion of patients with severe hyperkalemia did not increase significantly. This suggests that the use of sacubitril/valsartan in anuric patients on hemodialysis is relatively safe.
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- Xiaofan Li
- Department of Nephrology, Peking University Shougang Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Blood Purification Center, Chifeng Municipal Hospital, Chifeng, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Peking University Shougang Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Chinese PLA Strategic Support Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing, China
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Tseng CH, Hu YA, Chen YT, Yu WC, Lin CC, Li SY. Beyond prevalence: significance and differential impact of echocardiographic abnormalities in dialysis patients. J Nephrol 2024:10.1007/s40620-024-01963-2. [PMID: 38831240 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-024-01963-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Echocardiography is commonly used to assess hydratation status and cardiac function in kidney failure patients, but the impact of structural or functional abnormalities on the prognosis of kidney failure patients was yet to be investigated. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and clinical significance of echocardiographic abnormalities in kidney failure patients. METHODS This study included 857 kidney failure patients who underwent echocardiography at dialysis initiation. Patients were followed up for a median of 4.2 years for the occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and all-cause mortality. RESULTS Among the 857 patients studied, 77% exhibited at least one echocardiographic abnormality. The most common abnormalities were left ventricular hypertrophy and left atrial enlargement, but they were not significantly correlated with poor outcomes. Instead, the primary predictors of both major adverse cardiovascular events and mortality in kidney failure patients were left ventricular systolic function, right ventricular systolic function, left ventricular volume index, and valvular abnormalities. Although diastolic dysfunction was linked to major adverse cardiovascular events, it was not associated with mortality. Furthermore, the study revealed that increased left ventricular volume index and left ventricular systolic dysfunction had a more significant impact on peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients than on hemodialysis (HD) patients. CONCLUSION This study provides insights into the echocardiographic abnormalities and their association with adverse outcomes in kidney failure patients, which can help clinicians optimize the management of patients and closely monitor possible high-risk populations.
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- Chih-Hsueh Tseng
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Holistic and Multidisciplinary Medicine, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, Taipei City Hospital Heping Fuyou Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University, No. 201, Sec. 2, Shih-Pai Road, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University, No. 201, Sec. 2, Shih-Pai Road, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University, No. 201, Sec. 2, Shih-Pai Road, Taipei, 112, Taiwan.
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Nasrallah D, Abdelhamid A, Tluli O, Al-Haneedi Y, Dakik H, Eid AH. Angiotensin receptor blocker-neprilysin inhibitor for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Pharmacol Res 2024; 204:107210. [PMID: 38740146 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2024.107210] [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: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is a clinical syndrome characterized by volume overload, impaired exercise capacity, and recurrent hospital admissions. A major contributor to the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of heart failure is the activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). Normally, RAAS is responsible for the homeostatic regulation of blood pressure, extracellular fluid volume, and serum sodium concentration. In HFrEF, RAAS gets chronically activated in response to decreased cardiac output, further aggravating the congestion and cardiotoxic effects. Hence, inhibition of RAAS is a major approach in the pharmacologic treatment of those patients. The most recently introduced RAAS antagonizing medication class is angiotensin receptor blocker/ neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI). In this paper, we discuss ARNIs' superiority over traditional RAAS antagonizing agents in reducing heart failure hospitalization and mortality. We also tease out the evidence that shows ARNIs' renoprotective functions in heart failure patients including those with chronic or end stage kidney disease. We also discuss the evidence showing the added benefit resulting from combining ARNIs with a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor. Moreover, how ARNIs decrease the risk of arrhythmias and reverse cardiac remodeling, ultimately lowering the risk of cardiovascular death, is also discussed. We then present the positive outcome of ARNIs' use in patients with diabetes mellitus and those recovering from acute decompensated heart failure. ARNIs' side effects are also appreciated and discussed. Taken together, the provided insight and critical appraisal of the evidence justifies and supports the implementation of ARNIs in the guidelines for the treatment of HFrEF.
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- Dima Nasrallah
- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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Guo L, Ji Y, Sun T, Liu Y, Jiang C, Wang G, Xing H, Yang B, Xu A, Xian X, Yang H. Management of Chronic Heart Failure in Dialysis Patients: A Challenging but Rewarding Path. Rev Cardiovasc Med 2024; 25:232. [PMID: 39076321 PMCID: PMC11270084 DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm2506232] [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: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
Abstract
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a common complication and cause of death in dialysis patients. Although several clinical guidelines and expert consensus on heart failure (HF) in the general population have been issued in China and abroad, due to abnormal renal function or even no residual renal function (RRF) in dialysis patients, the high number of chronic complications, as well as the specificity, variability, and limitations of hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) treatments, there are significant differences between dialysis patients and the general population in terms of the treatment and management of HF. The current studies are not relevant to all dialysis-combined HF populations, and there is an urgent need for high-quality studies on managing HF in dialysis patients to guide and standardize treatment. After reviewing the existing guidelines and literature, we focused on the staging and diagnosis of HF, management of risk factors, pharmacotherapy, and dialysis treatment in patients on dialysis. Based on evidence-based medicine and clinical trial data, this report reflects new perspectives and future trends in the diagnosis and treatment of HF in dialysis patients, which will further enhance the clinicians' understanding of HF in dialysis patients.
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- Luxuan Guo
- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 300193 Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 300193 Tianjin, China
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 301617 Tianjin, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of Nephrology & Beijing Key Laboratory, 100700 Beijing, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 300193 Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 300193 Tianjin, China
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 301617 Tianjin, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 300193 Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 300193 Tianjin, China
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 301617 Tianjin, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 300193 Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 300193 Tianjin, China
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 301617 Tianjin, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 300193 Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 300193 Tianjin, China
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 301617 Tianjin, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 300193 Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 300193 Tianjin, China
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 301617 Tianjin, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 300193 Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 300193 Tianjin, China
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 301617 Tianjin, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 300193 Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 300193 Tianjin, China
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 301617 Tianjin, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 300193 Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 300193 Tianjin, China
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 301617 Tianjin, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 300193 Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 300193 Tianjin, China
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 301617 Tianjin, China
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Armaly Z, Saffouri A, Kordahji H, Hamzeh M, Bishouty E, Matar N, Zaher M, Jabbour A, Qarawani D. Sacubitril/Valsartan Improves Cardiac Function in Dialysis Patients. Cureus 2024; 16:e63360. [PMID: 39070454 PMCID: PMC11283675 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63360] [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] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
Abstract
Heart failure (HF) is characterized by the activation of adverse neurohormonal systems and a high mortality rate. Noteworthy, HF is a well-known complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), where dialysis patients are seven to eight times more likely to encounter cardiac arrest than the general population. Therefore, it is important to develop efficient treatments to improve cardiac function in dialysis patients and eventually reduce the cardiovascular death toll. Sacubitril/valsartan (Sac/Val) is a dual inhibitor/blocker of the neprilysin and angiotensin II receptors, which exert cardioprotective effects among patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and heart failure with preserved EF (HFpEF). Unfortunately, the drug is not approved for subjects with advanced CKD or dialysis patients due to safety concerns. The current study examined the cardiac effects of Sac/Val in HD patients. Administration of Sac/Val (100-400 mg/day) to 12 hemodialysis (HD) patients with HFrEF for six months gradually improved ejection fraction (EF) independently of morphological changes in cardiac geometry, as assessed by echocardiography (ECHO), and hemodynamic alterations. Interestingly, the Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (Kansas City KCCQ-12) revealed that quality of life significantly improved after Sac/Val treatment. No major adverse effects were reported in the present study, supporting the safety of Sac/Val at least in these patients and for the applied follow-up period. Collectively, these findings support the use of Sac/Val as a cardioprotective agent in both HD and peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Yet, a more comprehensive study is required to establish these findings and to extend the follow-up period for 12 months in order to solidify these encouraging results.
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- Zaher Armaly
- Nephrology, Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society (EMMS) Nazareth Hospital, Nazareth, ISR
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- Internal Medicine, Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society (EMMS) Nazareth Hospital, Nazareth, ISR
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- Nephrology, Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society (EMMS) Nazareth Hospital, Nazareth, ISR
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- Nephrology, Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society (EMMS) Nazareth Hospital, Nazareth, ISR
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- Nephrology, Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society (EMMS) Nazareth Hospital, Nazareth, ISR
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- Biomedical Laboratory, Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society (EMMS) Nazareth Hospital, Nazareth, ISR
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- Cardiology, Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society (EMMS) Nazareth Hospital, Nazareth, ISR
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Savarese G, Lindberg F, Cannata A, Chioncel O, Stolfo D, Musella F, Tomasoni D, Abdelhamid M, Banerjee D, Bayes-Genis A, Berthelot E, Braunschweig F, Coats AJS, Girerd N, Jankowska EA, Hill L, Lainscak M, Lopatin Y, Lund LH, Maggioni AP, Moura B, Rakisheva A, Ray R, Seferovic PM, Skouri H, Vitale C, Volterrani M, Metra M, Rosano GMC. How to tackle therapeutic inertia in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. A scientific statement of the Heart Failure Association of the ESC. Eur J Heart Fail 2024; 26:1278-1297. [PMID: 38778738 DOI: 10.1002/ejhf.3295] [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: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) reduces morbidity and mortality, but its implementation is often poor in daily clinical practice. Barriers to implementation include clinical and organizational factors that might contribute to clinical inertia, i.e. avoidance/delay of recommended treatment initiation/optimization. The spectrum of strategies that might be applied to foster GDMT implementation is wide, and involves the organizational set-up of heart failure care pathways, tailored drug initiation/optimization strategies increasing the chance of successful implementation, digital tools/telehealth interventions, educational activities and strategies targeting patient/physician awareness, and use of quality registries. This scientific statement by the Heart Failure Association of the ESC provides an overview of the current state of GDMT implementation in HFrEF, clinical and organizational barriers to implementation, and aims at suggesting a comprehensive framework on how to overcome clinical inertia and ultimately improve implementation of GDMT in HFrEF based on up-to-date evidence.
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- Gianluigi Savarese
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Heart and Vascular Center, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, King's College London British Heart Foundation Centre of Excellence, London, UK
- Department of Cardiology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases 'Prof. C.C. Iliescu', and University of Medicine Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Division of Cardiology, Cardiothoracovascular Department, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata di Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Cardiology Department, Santa Maria delle Grazie Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- ASST Spedali Civili and Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine, Kasr Al Ainy, Department of Cardiology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Renal and Transplantation Unit, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cardiovascular and Genetics Research Institute, St George's University, London, UK
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- Heart Institute, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias I Pujol, CIBERCV, Badalona, Spain
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Heart and Vascular Center, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre d'Investigation Clinique Plurithémathique Pierre Drouin & Département de Cardiologie Institut Lorrain du Cœur et des Vaisseaux, Université de Lorraine, CHRU-Nancy, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Institute of Heart Diseases, Wroclaw Medical University and Institute of Heart Diseases, University Hospital, Wroclaw, Poland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University, Belfast, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Volgograd State Medical University, Regional Cardiology Centre, Volgograd, Russia
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Heart and Vascular Center, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- ANMCO Research Center, Heart Care Foundation, Florence, Italy
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- Armed Forces Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- City Cardiology Center, Konaev City Hospital, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Cardiology, St George's University Hospital, London, UK
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- University Medical Center, Medical Faculty University of Belgrade, Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Cardiology Division, Internal Medicine Department, Balamand University School of Medicine, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Cardiology, St George's University Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Exercise Science and Medicine, San Raffaele Open University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Cardiopulmonary Department, IRCCS San Raffaele Roma, Rome, Italy
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- ASST Spedali Civili and Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, St George's University Hospital, London, UK
- Cardiology, San Raffaele Hospital, Cassino, Italy
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Ji Q. A meta-analysis investigating the efficacy and adverse events linked to sacubitril-valsartan in various heart failure subtypes. Clin Cardiol 2024; 47:e24192. [PMID: 38013641 PMCID: PMC10823544 DOI: 10.1002/clc.24192] [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: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sacubitril-valsartan, an inhibitor of the angiotensin receptor neprilysin (ARNi), has been purported to exhibit superiority over angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in individuals diagnosed with heart failure. HYPOTHESIS This paper gives an updated meta-analysis comparing the efficacy and safety of sacubitril-valsartan to that of standard treatment for different types of heart failure. RESULTS The meta-analysis comprised a total of nine randomized controlled trials (RCTs), incorporating data from a substantial sample size of 15 939 patients. The study observed a decrease in overall mortality and mortality related to cardiovascular causes among patients in the heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) category who were treated with sacubitril-valsartan. However, no statistically significant variation in this outcome was seen among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and HFmrEF. Patients who were administered sacubitril-valsartan had a notably elevated likelihood of experiencing hypotension. Nevertheless, no significant disparities were observed in terms of other adverse events among the various treatment groups. CONCLUSION Current meta-analysis provide support for use of sacubitril-valsartan in decreasing mortality in patients with HFrEF. However, more numbers of studies are required to draw a definite conclusion on other benefits associated with sacubitril-valsartan use over standard treatment of ACE inhibitors and ARBs.
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- Qing Ji
- Nursing CollegeZibo Vocational InstituteZiboShandongChina
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Charkviani M, Krisanapan P, Thongprayoon C, Craici IM, Cheungpasitporn W. Systematic Review of Cardiovascular Benefits and Safety of Sacubitril-Valsartan in End-Stage Kidney Disease. Kidney Int Rep 2024; 9:39-51. [PMID: 38312794 PMCID: PMC10831373 DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2023.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Introduction Patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) frequently develop heart failure, contributing to high mortality. Limited data exist on cardiovascular benefits and safety of sacubitril-valsartan in this population. Our systematic review aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sacubitril-valsartan versus standard care in patients with ESKD who are on dialysis. Methods We conducted a search in Embase, MEDLINE, and Cochrane databases to identify relevant studies and assessed outcomes using random-effect model and generic inverse variance approach. Results Analysis of 12 studies involving 799 eligible patients with ESKD revealed improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) with sacubitril-valsartan compared to a control group with pooled mean difference (MD) 6.58% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.86, 11.29). LVEF significantly improved in patients with LVEF <50% (heart failure with reduced ejection fraction [HFrEF] and heart failure with moderately reduced ejection fraction [HFmrEF]) with MD 12.42% (95% CI: 9.39, 15.45). However, patients with LVEF >50% (heart failure with preserved ejection fraction [HFpEF]) did not exhibit statistically significant effect, MD 2.6% (95% CI: 1.15, 6.35). Sacubitril-valsartan significantly enhanced LVEF in patients with HFrEF, with MD 13.8% (95% CI: 12.04, 15.82). Safety analysis indicated no differences in incidence of hyperkalemia (pooled odds ratio [OR] 0.72; 95% CI: 0.38, 1.36) or hypotension (pooled risk ratio [RR] 1.03; 95% CI: 0.36, 2.98). No cases of angioedema were reported. However, safety analysis relies on evidence of limited robustness due to the observational nature of the studies. Conclusion Our systematic review suggests that sacubitril-valsartan benefits patients with ESKD with HFrEF and HFmrEF by improving LVEF without increasing the risk of hyperkalemia, hypotension, or angioedema compared to standard care. However, safety analysis based on observational studies inherently has limitations for establishing causal relationships.
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- Mariam Charkviani
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Thammasat University Hospital, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Tarun T, Ghanta SN, Ong V, Kore R, Menon L, Kovesdy C, Mehta JL, Jain N. Updates on New Therapies for Patients with CKD. Kidney Int Rep 2024; 9:16-28. [PMID: 38312786 PMCID: PMC10831355 DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2023.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Individuals diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) continue to increase globally. This group of patients experience a disproportionately higher risk of cardiovascular (CV) events compared to the general population. Despite multiple guidelines-based medical management, patients with CKD continue to experience residual cardiorenal risk. Several potential mechanisms explain this excessive CV risk observed in individuals with CKD. Several new drugs have become available that could potentially transform CKD care, given their efficacy in this patient population. Nevertheless, use of these drugs presents certain benefits and challenges that are often underrecognized by prescribing these drugs. In this review, we aim to provide a brief discussion about CKD pathophysiology, limiting our discussion to recent published studies. We also explore benefits and limitations of newer drugs, including angiotensin receptor/neprilysin inhibitors (ARNI), sodium glucose transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), glucagon-like peptides-1 (GLP-1) agonists and finerenone in patients with CKD. Despite several articles covering this topic, our review provides an algorithm where subgroups of patients with CKD might benefit the most from such drugs based on the selection criteria of the landmark trials. Patients with CKD who have nephrotic range proteinuria beyond 5000 mg/g, or those with poorly controlled blood pressure (systolic ≥160 mm Hg or diastolic ≥100 mm Hg) remain understudied.
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- Tushar Tarun
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Renal section, Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
- Cardiology Section, Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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Zhou W, Yang X, Jin J, Cheng M, Li Y, Bai Y, Xu J. The efficacy and safety of sacubitril/valsartan in chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Urol Nephrol 2024; 56:181-190. [PMID: 37195574 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-023-03599-w] [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: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sacubitril/valsartan, a new pharmacological class of angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor, is beneficial to heart failure through blocking the degradation of natriuretic peptides and inhibiting renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) activation which also relate to the pathophysiologic mechanisms of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, its effects on CKD remain unclear. To assess the efficacy and safety of sacubitril/valsartan for patients with CKD, we performed this meta-analysis. METHODS The Embase, PubMed and the Cochrane Library were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared sacubitril/valsartan with ACEI/ARBs in patients with CKD whose estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was below 60 mL/min/1.73 m2. We adopted the Cochrane Collaboration tool for assessing the risk of bias. The effect size was estimated using the odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS Six trials with a total of 6217 patients with CKD were included. In terms of cardiovascular events, sacubitril/valsartan attenuated the risk of cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalization (OR: 0.68, 95% CI 0.61-0.76, P < 0.00001, I2 = 43%). With respect to renal function, sacubitril/valsartan prevented the incidence of serum creatinine (Scr) elevation among patients with CKD (OR: 0.79, 95% CI 0.67-0.95, P = 0.01, I2 = 0%). Subgroup analysis about eGFR demonstrated that with long follow-up, sacubitril/valsartan significantly decreased the number of patients with more than 50% reduction in eGFR compared with ACEI/ARBs (OR: 0.52, 95% CI 0.32-0.84, P = 0.008, I2 = 9%). In patients with CKD, the incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) was reduced with sacubitril/valsartan treatment, despite no statistically significant difference between the two groups (OR: 0.59, 95% CI 0.29-1.20, P = 0.14, I2 = 0%). As for the safety, we found that sacubitril/valsartan was associated with the occurrence of hypotension (OR: 1.71, 95% CI 1.15-2.56, P = 0.008, I2 = 51%). However, there was no trend towards increasing the risk of hyperkalemia in patients who received sacubitril/valsartan (OR: 1.09, 95% CI 0.75-1.60, P = 0.64, I2 = 64%). CONCLUSION This meta-analysis indicated that sacubitril/valsartan improved renal function and conferred effective cardiovascular benefits in patients with CKD, without serious safety issues being observed. Thus, sacubitril/valsartan may be a promising option for patients with CKD. Certainly, further large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these conclusions. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION [ https://inplasy.com/inplasy-2022-4-0045/ ], identifier [INPLASY202240045].
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- Wei Zhou
- Departments of Nephrology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Key Laboratory of Vascular Calcification in Kidney Disease, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Chronic Kidney Disease, 12 Jiankang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050011, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Nephrology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Key Laboratory of Vascular Calcification in Kidney Disease, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Chronic Kidney Disease, 12 Jiankang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050011, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Nephrology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Key Laboratory of Vascular Calcification in Kidney Disease, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Chronic Kidney Disease, 12 Jiankang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050011, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Nephrology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Key Laboratory of Vascular Calcification in Kidney Disease, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Chronic Kidney Disease, 12 Jiankang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050011, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Nephrology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Key Laboratory of Vascular Calcification in Kidney Disease, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Chronic Kidney Disease, 12 Jiankang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050011, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Nephrology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Key Laboratory of Vascular Calcification in Kidney Disease, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Chronic Kidney Disease, 12 Jiankang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050011, People's Republic of China.
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- Departments of Nephrology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Key Laboratory of Vascular Calcification in Kidney Disease, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Chronic Kidney Disease, 12 Jiankang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050011, People's Republic of China.
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Kim JA, Kim SE, El Hachem K, Virk HUH, Alam M, Virani SS, Sharma S, House A, Krittanawong C. Medical Management of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. Am J Med 2023; 136:1147-1159. [PMID: 37380060 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2023.06.013] [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: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
Abstract
Chronic kidney disease patients are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of mortality among this population. In addition, chronic kidney disease is a major risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease and is widely regarded as a coronary artery disease risk equivalent. Medical therapy is the cornerstone of coronary artery disease management in the general population. However, there are few trials to guide medical therapy of coronary artery disease in chronic kidney disease, with most data extrapolated from clinical trials of mainly non-chronic kidney disease patients, which were not adequately powered to evaluate this subgroup. There is some evidence to suggest that the efficacy of certain therapies such as aspirin and statins is attenuated with declining estimated glomerular filtration rate, with questionable benefit among end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Furthermore, chronic kidney disease and ESRD patients are at higher risk of potential side effects with therapy, which may limit their use. In this review, we summarize the available evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of medical therapy of coronary artery disease in chronic kidney disease and ESRD patients. We also discuss the data on new emerging therapies, including PCSK9i, SGLT2i, GLP1 receptor agonists, and nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, which show promise at reducing risk of cardiovascular events in the chronic kidney disease population and may offer additional treatment options. Overall, dedicated studies directly evaluating chronic kidney disease patients, particularly those with advanced chronic kidney disease and ESRD, are greatly needed to establish the optimal medical therapy for coronary artery disease and improve outcomes in this vulnerable population.
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- Jitae A Kim
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Nephrology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
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- Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Ohio
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- Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
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- Section of Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Office of the Vice Provost (Research), The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory of the Cardiovascular Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Western University and London Health Sciences Centre, Ont, Canada
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Xanthopoulos A, Papamichail A, Briasoulis A, Loritis K, Bourazana A, Magouliotis DE, Sarafidis P, Stefanidis I, Skoularigis J, Triposkiadis F. Heart Failure in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6105. [PMID: 37763045 PMCID: PMC10532148 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12186105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
The function of the kidney is tightly linked to the function of the heart. Dysfunction/disease of the kidney may initiate, accentuate, or precipitate of the cardiac dysfunction/disease and vice versa, contributing to a negative spiral. Further, the reciprocal association between the heart and the kidney may occur on top of other entities, usually diabetes, hypertension, and atherosclerosis, simultaneously affecting the two organs. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can influence cardiac function through altered hemodynamics and salt and water retention, leading to venous congestion and therefore, not surprisingly, to heart failure (HF). Management of HF in CKD is challenging due to several factors, including complex interplays between these two conditions, the effect of kidney dysfunction on the metabolism of HF medications, the effect of HF medications on kidney function, and the high risk for anemia and hyperkalemia. As a result, in most HF trials, patients with severe renal impairment (i.e., eGFR 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 or less) are excluded. The present review discusses the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and current medical management in patients with HF developing in the context of CKD.
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- Andrew Xanthopoulos
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Larissa, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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- Amyloidosis Center, Department of Clinical Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15772 Athens, Greece
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- Amyloidosis Center, Department of Clinical Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15772 Athens, Greece
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- Amyloidosis Center, Department of Clinical Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15772 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Larissa, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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- Unit of Quality Improvement, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Thessaly, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Nephrology, Hippokration Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Larissa, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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Tang W, Zhang Y, Wang Z, Yuan X, Chen X, Yang X, Qi Z, Zhang J, Li J, Xie X. Development and validation of a multivariate model for predicting heart failure hospitalization and mortality in patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis. Ren Fail 2023; 45:2255686. [PMID: 37732398 PMCID: PMC10515690 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2023.2255686] [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: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Heart failure (HF) in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) increases their hospitalization rates, mortality, and economic burden significantly. We aimed to develop and validate a predictive model utilizing contemporary deep phenotyping for individual risk assessment of all-cause mortality or HF hospitalization in patients on MHD. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review was conducted from January 2017 to October 2022, including 348 patients receiving MHD from four centers. The variables were adjusted by Cox regression analysis, and the clinical prediction model was constructed and verified. RESULTS The median follow-up durations were 14 months (interquartile range [IQR] 9-21) for the modeling set and 14 months (9-20) for the validation set. The composite outcome occurred in 72 (29.63%) of 243 patients in the modeling set and 39 (37.14%) of 105 patients in the validation set. The model predictors included age, albumin, history of cerebral hemorrhage, use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin II receptor blockers/"sacubitril/valsartan", left ventricular ejection fraction, urea reduction ratio, N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide, and right atrial size. The C-index was 0.834 (95% CI 0.784-0.883) for the modeling set and 0.853 (0.798, 0.908) for the validation set. The model exhibited excellent calibration across the complete risk profile, and the decision curve analysis (DCA) suggested its ability to maximize patient benefits. CONCLUSION The developed prediction model offered an accurate and personalized assessment of HF hospitalization risk and all-cause mortality in patients with MHD. It can be employed to identify high-risk patients and guide treatment and follow-up.
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- Wenwu Tang
- Department of Nephrology, Second Clinical College of Nanchong North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Clinical College of Nanchong North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Clinical College of Nanchong North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Clinical College of Nanchong North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, P.R. China
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- North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, P.R. China
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- General Practice Department of Nanchong North, Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Clinical College of Nanchong North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong, P.R. China
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Spatola L, Zeiler M, Granata A. Sacubitril/Valsartan in Dialysis Patients: Update on Current Perspectives. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 2023:10.1007/s10557-023-07481-w. [PMID: 37347321 DOI: 10.1007/s10557-023-07481-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Sacubitril/Valsartan is a combination of neprilysin inhibitor and angiotensin II receptor blocker that proved its own efficacy and safety in heart failure patients to ameliorate cardiovascular morbidity and mortality compared to angiotensin II-converting enzyme inhibitors alone. However, end-stage renal disease patients have not been included in the randomized controlled trials, so the beneficial effects as well as the risk profile of this association remain still undefined in these patients. Only observational studies on this drug association have been carried out in end-stage renal disease patients investigating mostly biohumoral or echocardiographic markers. Therefore, its application is still controversial and not free of complications due to the potential risk of hypotension and hyperkaliemia. The efficacy to improve biohumoral markers and cardiac function in dialysis patients and the potential application especially in those patients with severe and resistant hypertension and/or left ventricular dysfunction could be crucial in end-stage renal disease patients. Ongoing long-term randomized controlled trials should thoroughly define the effective benefits and/or adverse effects in patients on substitutive treatment.
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- Leonardo Spatola
- Division of Nephrology and Dialysis, Ospedale Sant' Antonio Abate, AspTrapani, via Cosenza, Erice (TP), Trapani, Italy.
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, "Carlo Urbani" Hospital, Jesi, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology and Dialysis, Ospedale Cannizzaro, Via Messina, Catania, (CT), Italy
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Xu Y, Yang B, Hui J, Zhang C, Bian X, Tao M, Lu Y, Wang W, Qian H, Shang Z. The emerging role of sacubitril/valsartan in pulmonary hypertension with heart failure. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1125014. [PMID: 37273885 PMCID: PMC10233066 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1125014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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Pulmonary hypertension due to left heart disease (PH-LHD) represents approximately 65%-80% of all patients with PH. The progression, prognosis, and mortality of individuals with left heart failure (LHF) are significantly influenced by PH and right ventricular (RV) dysfunction. Consequently, cardiologists should devote ample attention to the interplay between HF and PH. Patients with PH and HF may not receive optimal benefits from the therapeutic effects of prostaglandins, endothelin receptor antagonists, or phosphodiesterase inhibitors, which are specific drugs for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Sacubitril/valsartan, the angiotensin receptor II blocker-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI), was recommended as the first-line therapy for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) by the 2021 European Society of Cardiology Guidelines. Although ARNI is effective in treating left ventricular (LV) enlargement and lower ejection fraction, its efficacy in treating individuals with PH and HF remains underexplored. Considering its vasodilatory effect at the pre-capillary level and a natriuretic drainage role at the post-capillary level, ARNI is believed to have a broad range of potential applications in treating PH-LHD. This review discusses the fundamental pathophysiological connections between PH and HF, emphasizing the latest research and potential benefits of ARNI in PH with various types of LHF and RV dysfunction.
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Effectiveness and Safety of Sacubitril/Valsartan in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease-A Real-World Experience. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12041334. [PMID: 36835870 PMCID: PMC9967392 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12041334] [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: 01/08/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND data regarding the effectiveness and safety of sacubitril/valsartan in heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are scarse. OBJECTIVE to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of sacubitril/valsartan in HFrEF and CKD in a real-world population. METHODS we included consecutive ambulatory HFrEF patients that initiated sacubitril/valsartan between February 2017 and October 2020, stratified by CKD (KDIGO stage 5 excluded). PRIMARY OUTCOMES the incidence rate per 100 patient-years and the annualized length of stay (LOS) of acute decompensated HF hospitalizations (HFH). SECONDARY OUTCOMES all-cause mortality, NYHA improvement, and titration of sacubitril/valsartan. RESULTS We included 179 patients, 77 with CKD, those being older (72 ± 10 vs. 65 ± 12 years, p < 0.001), had higher NT-proBNP (4623 ± 5266 vs. 1901 ± 1835 pg/mL, p < 0.001), and high anaemia incidence (p < 0.001). After 19 ± 11 months, a significant reduction in HFH adjusted incidence rate (57.5% decrease in CKD vs. 74.6%, p = 0.261) was observed, with 5 days there was a reduction in annualized LOS in both groups (p = 0.319). NYHA improved similarly in both groups (p = 0.670). CKD patients presented non-significant higher all-cause mortality (HR = 2.405, 95%CI: [0.841; 6.879], p = 0.102). Both groups had similar sacubitril/valsartan maximum dose achievement and drug withdrawal. CONCLUSION sacubitril/valsartan was effective on reducing HFH and LOS without affecting all-cause mortality in a CKD real-world population.
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