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Tais Leonardi N, da Silva Rocha Tomaz C, Zavaglia Kabbach E, Domingues Heubel A, Souza Schafauser N, Mayumi de Oliveira Kawakami D, Borghi-Silva A, Goi Roscani M, Castello-Simões V, Gonçalves Mendes R. Left ventricular concentric remodeling in COPD patients: A cross-sectional observational study. Med Clin (Barc) 2024; 163:8-13. [PMID: 38614905 DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2024.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the association between left ventricular structure and disease severity in COPD patients. METHODS Twenty-eight COPD patients were stratified according to the disease severity, using the BODE index, into Lower (n=17) and Higher (n=11) groups, composed of patients with lower severity (BODE <5) and higher severity (BODE ≥5), respectively. Left ventricle (LV) was assessed by 2D-echocardiography. BODE index was calculated using body mass index (BMI); forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1, %); modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) and distance walked during 6-minute walk test (6MWD). RESULTS Patients in the Higher group showed lower oxygen arterial saturation (p=0.02), FEV1 (p<0.01) and 6MWD (p=0.02) and higher value of relative posterior wall thickness (RWT) compared to Lower group (p=0.02). There were significant associations between LV end-systolic diameter (LVESD) and BODE index (r=-0.38, p=0.04), LV end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD) and FEV1 (r=0.44, p=0.02), LVEDD and BMI (r=0.45, p=0.02), LVESD and BMI (r=0.54, p=0.003) and interventricular septal thickness and 6MWD (r=-0.39, p=0.04). CONCLUSIONS More severe COPD patients, BODE score ≥5, may have higher RWT, featuring a possible higher concentric remodeling of LV in this group. Besides that, a greater disease severity may be related to LV chamber size reduction.
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- Naiara Tais Leonardi
- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, Jardim Guanabara, 13565-905 São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, Jardim Guanabara, 13565-905 São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, Jardim Guanabara, 13565-905 São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, Jardim Guanabara, 13565-905 São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, Jardim Guanabara, 13565-905 São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, Jardim Guanabara, 13565-905 São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, Jardim Guanabara, 13565-905 São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Federal University of Sao Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, Jardim Guanabara, 13565-905 São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, Jardim Guanabara, 13565-905 São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, Km 235, Jardim Guanabara, 13565-905 São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Ramalho SHR, de Albuquerque ALP. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Heart Failure: Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment for HFpEF and HFrEF. Curr Heart Fail Rep 2024; 21:163-173. [PMID: 38546964 DOI: 10.1007/s11897-024-00660-2] [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: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is common in heart failure (HF), and it has a significant impact on the prognosis and quality of life of patients. Additionally, COPD is independently associated with lower adherence to first-line HF therapies. In this review, we outline the challenges of identifying and managing HF with preserved (HFpEF) and reduced (HFrEF) ejection fraction with coexisting COPD. RECENT FINDINGS Spirometry is necessary for COPD diagnosis and prognosis but is underused in HF. Therefore, misdiagnosis is a concern. Also, disease-modifying drugs for HF and COPD are usually safe but underprescribed when HF and COPD coexist. Patients with HF-COPD are poorly enrolled in clinical trials. Guidelines recommend that HF treatment should be offered regardless of COPD presence, but modern registries show that undertreatment persists. Treatment gaps could be attenuated by ensuring an accurate and earlier COPD diagnosis in patients with HF, clarifying the concerns related to pharmacotherapy safety, and increasing the use of non-pharmacologic treatments. Acknowledging the uncertainties, this review aims to provide key clinical resources to support better physician-patient co-decision-making and improve collaboration between health professionals.
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- Sergio Henrique Rodolpho Ramalho
- Clinical Research Center, Hospital Brasília/DASA, Brasília, DF, Brazil.
- School of Medicine, UniCeub, Centro Universitário de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil.
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- Pulmonary Division, Heart Institute (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Celeski M, Segreti A, Polito D, Valente D, Vicchio L, Di Gioia G, Ussia GP, Incalzi RA, Grigioni F. Traditional and Advanced Echocardiographic Evaluation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: The Forgotten Relation. Am J Cardiol 2024; 217:102-118. [PMID: 38412881 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2024.02.022] [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: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a significant preventable and treatable clinical disorder defined by a persistent, typically progressive airflow obstruction. This disease has a significant negative impact on mortality and morbidity worldwide. However, the complex interaction between the heart and lungs is usually underestimated, necessitating more attention to improve clinical outcomes and prognosis. Indeed, COPD significantly impacts ventricular function, right and left chamber architecture, tricuspid valve functionality, and pulmonary blood vessels. Accordingly, more emphasis should be paid to their diagnosis since cardiac alterations may occur very early before COPD progresses and generate pulmonary hypertension (PH). Echocardiography enables a quick, noninvasive, portable, and accurate assessment of such changes. Indeed, recent advancements in imaging technology have improved the characterization of the heart chambers and made it possible to investigate the association between a few cardiac function indexes and clinical and functional aspects of COPD. This review aims to describe the intricate relation between COPD and heart changes and provide basic and advanced echocardiographic methods to detect early right ventricular and left ventricular morphologic alterations and early systolic and diastolic dysfunction. In addition, it is crucial to comprehend the clinical and prognostic significance of functional tricuspid regurgitation in COPD and PH and the currently available transcatheter therapeutic approaches for its treatment. Moreover, it is also essential to assess noninvasively PH and pulmonary resistance in patients with COPD by applying new echocardiographic parameters. In conclusion, echocardiography should be used more frequently in assessing patients with COPD because it may aid in discovering previously unrecognized heart abnormalities and selecting the most appropriate treatment to improve the patient's symptoms, quality of life, and survival.
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- Mihail Celeski
- Research Unit of Cardiovascular Science, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21 - 00128, Rome, Italy; Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200 - 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Cardiovascular Science, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21 - 00128, Rome, Italy; Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200 - 00128, Rome, Italy; Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy.
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- Research Unit of Cardiovascular Science, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21 - 00128, Rome, Italy; Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200 - 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Cardiovascular Science, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21 - 00128, Rome, Italy; Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200 - 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Cardiovascular Science, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21 - 00128, Rome, Italy; Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200 - 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Cardiovascular Science, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21 - 00128, Rome, Italy; Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200 - 00128, Rome, Italy; Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy; Institute of Sports Medicine and Science, Italian National Olympic Committee, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Cardiovascular Science, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21 - 00128, Rome, Italy; Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200 - 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Cardiovascular Science, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21 - 00128, Rome, Italy; Cardiology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200 - 00128, Rome, Italy
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Koga M, Izumo M, Yoneyama K, Akashi YJ, Yashima F, Tada N, Yamawaki M, Shirai S, Naganuma T, Yamanaka F, Ueno H, Tabata M, Mizutani K, Takagi K, Watanabe Y, Yamamoto M, Hayashida K. Prognostic Value of Electrocardiographic Left Ventricular Hypertrophy After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Insights from the OCEAN-TAVI Registry. Am J Cardiol 2023; 204:130-139. [PMID: 37541149 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.07.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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Electrocardiogram (ECG) left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is associated with the prognosis of patients with aortic stenosis. However, the impact of the presence or absence of ECG-LVH on the clinical outcomes after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is limited. This study aimed to assess the prognostic value of ECG-LVH among patients with aortic stenosis treated by TAVI. A total of 1,667 patients who underwent TAVI were prospectively enrolled into the OCEAN-TAVI (Optimized CathEter vAlvular iNtervention-Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) registry. A total of 1,446 patients (mean age 84 years; 29.9% men) were analyzed. The Sokolow-Lyon index was used to determine the presence of ECG-LVH. LVH was also assessed using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). We investigated the association between ECG-LVH and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. This study identified ECG-LVH and TTE-LVH in 743 (51.5%) and 1,242 patients (86.0%), respectively. The Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed that all-cause mortality was significantly higher among patients without ECG-LVH than among those with ECG-LVH (log-rank p <0.001). In the multivariable analysis, the absence of ECG-LVH was independently associated with all-cause mortality (hazard ratio 1.98, 95% confidence interval 1.39 to 2.82, p <0.001), regardless of the presence or absence of TTE-LVH. Furthermore, the presence of TTE-LVH with the absence of ECG-LVH was observed in 575 patients (40%), which was associated with cardiovascular mortality (hazard ratio 2.84, 95% confidence interval 1.56 to 5.17, p <0.001). In conclusion, the absence of ECG-LVH was independently associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality after TAVI. Risk stratification using both ECG-LVH and TTE-LVH is a useful predictor of adverse clinical outcomes after TAVI.
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- Masashi Koga
- Division of Cardiology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan.
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- Division of Cardiology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Saiseikai Utsunomiya Hospital, Utsunomiya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Sendai Kosei Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Saiseikai Yokohama City Eastern Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kokura Memorial Hospital, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, New Tokyo Hospital, Matsudo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Toyama University Hospital, Toyama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Bay Urayasu Ichikawa Medical Center, Urayasu, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kindai University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Toyohashi Heart Center, Toyohashi, Japan; Department of Cardiology, Nagoya Heart Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Kalaycıoğlu E, Çetin M, Kırış T, Özyıldız AG, Turan T, Yılmaz AS. FEV1 is independently related with impaired left atrial strain in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A speckle tracking study. CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL 2021; 15:1359-1367. [PMID: 34435743 DOI: 10.1111/crj.13442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. It is known that impaired forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) is one of the risk factors of cardiovascular disease. Two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (2D-STE) can detect deterioration of left atrial mechanical functions in the subclinical stage. We hypothesized that reduced lung functions, measured by FEV1 in COPD patients, may be associated with impaired left atrial (LA) mechanical functions. OBJECTIVES Present study included 127 consecutive COPD patients. We divided study population into two groups: patients with normal LA strain (n = 20) or with impaired LA strain (n = 107). RESULTS In univariate logistic regression analysis, age (p: 0.001), FEV1% (p < 0.001), FEV1 (p < 0.001), FEV1/forced vital capacity (FVC) (p: 0.014), white blood cell (p: 0.012), LA Max vol (p: 0.026), C-reactive protein (p :0.001), arterial oxygen pressure (PaO2 ) (p: 0.019), arterial oxygen saturation (SO2 ) (p: 0.021), left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF) (p: 0.042), and mitral A-wave velocity (p: 0.017) were associated with impaired LA-strain. In multivariate logistic regression analysis, age (p: 0.043), FEV1 (p < 0.001), LA Max vol (p: 0.004), and LVEF (p: 0.004) were independently associated with impaired LA strain. CONCLUSION FEV1 is associated with impaired left atrial strain independently of arterial blood gas and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction parameters in COPD patients with preserved left ventricular systolic function.
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- Ezgi Kalaycıoğlu
- Department of Cardiology, University of Health Sciences Turkey Ahi Evren Chest and Cardiovascular Surgery Education and Research Hospital, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Training and Research Hospital, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, İzmir Katip Çelebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Training and Research Hospital, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Health Sciences Turkey Ahi Evren Chest and Cardiovascular Surgery Education and Research Hospital, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Training and Research Hospital, Rize, Turkey
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Cengiz ElçioĞlu B, Kamat S, Yurdakul S, Şahin ŞT, Sarper A, Yıldız P, Aytekin S. Assessment of Subclinical Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction and Structural Changes in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Intern Med J 2021; 52:1791-1798. [PMID: 34139104 DOI: 10.1111/imj.15424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can develop left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction and geometric changes due to several reasons. We investigated subclinical LV systolic dysfunction and structural features in patients with COPD, and its correlation with the severity of airway obstruction, identified by GOLD classification. METHODS We studied 52 patients with COPD and 29 age and sex-matched controls, without any cardiac disease. In addition to conventional echocardiographic evaluation speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) based strain imaging were performed to analyze sub-clinical LV systolic dysfunction. Also LV volumes were measured by using three dimensional real time echocardiography (3DRTE). All patients underwent spirometry. RESULTS Conventional echocardiographic parameters (LV wall thickness and diameters, LV EF) and LV volume measurements were similar between the groups. LV global longitudinal peak systolic strain (-14.76 ± 2.69% to -20.27 ± 1.41%, p < 0.001) and strain rate (0.75 ± 0.25 1/s to 1.31 ± 0.41 1/s, p < 0.001) were significantly impaired in patients, compared to controls demonstrating sub-clinical ventricular systolic dysfunction. Significant positive correlation was obtained between LV strain/strain rate and spirometry parameters (FEV 1, FEV%, FEV 1/ FVC, PEF %) (r = 0.78/0,68, p < 0.001; r = 0,83/0.70, p < 0.001); r = 0.74/0.55, p < 0.001; r = 0.72/0.65, p < 0.001, respectively). In addition, there was significant negative correlation between LV strain/strain rate and GOLD classification (r = -0.80/ -0.69, p < 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSION Subclinical LV systolic dysfunction can occur in COPD patients despite normal EF. STE is a technique that provides additional information for detailed evaluation of subtle changes in LV myocardial contractility, significantly associated with the severity of the disease in COPD patients. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- University of Health Sciences, Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Istanbul Bilim University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Leong P, MacDonald MI, King PT, Osadnik CR, Ko BS, Landry SA, Hamza K, Kugenasan A, Troupis JM, Bardin PG. Treatable cardiac disease in hospitalised COPD exacerbations. ERJ Open Res 2021; 7:00756-2020. [PMID: 34104641 PMCID: PMC8174772 DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00756-2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) are accompanied by escalations in cardiac risk superimposed upon elevated baseline risk. Appropriate treatment for coronary artery disease (CAD) and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) could improve outcomes. However, securing these diagnoses during AECOPD is difficult, so their true prevalence remains unknown, as does the magnitude of this treatment opportunity. We aimed to determine the prevalence of severe CAD and severe HFrEF during hospitalised AECOPD using dynamic computed tomography (CT). METHODS A cross-sectional study of 148 patients with hospitalised AECOPD was conducted. Dynamic CT was used to identify severe CAD (Agatston score ≥400) and HFrEF (left ventricular ejection fraction ≤40% and/or right ventricular ejection fraction ≤35%). RESULTS Severe CAD was detected in 51 of 148 patients (35%), left ventricular systolic dysfunction was identified in 12 cases (8%) and right ventricular systolic dysfunction was present in 18 (12%). Clinical history and examination did not identify severe CAD in approximately one-third of cases and missed HFrEF in two-thirds of cases. Elevated troponin and brain natriuretic peptide did not differentiate subjects with severe CAD from nonsevere CAD, nor distinguish HFrEF from normal ejection fraction. Undertreatment was common. Of those with severe CAD, only 39% were prescribed an antiplatelet agent, and 53% received a statin. Of individuals with HFrEF, 50% or less received angiotensin blockers, beta blockers or antimineralocorticoids. CONCLUSION Dynamic CT detects clinically covert CAD and HFrEF during AECOPD, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes via well-established cardiac treatments.
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- Paul Leong
- Monash Lung and Sleep, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- These authors contributed equally
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- Monash Lung and Sleep, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- These authors contributed equally
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- Monash Lung and Sleep, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Lung and Sleep, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Monash Heart, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Lung and Sleep, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Mathematical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Monash Imaging, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Lung and Sleep, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Left Ventricular Geometry in COPD Patients: ARE THERE ASSOCIATIONS WITH AIRFLOW LIMITATION, FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY, AND GRIP STRENGTH? J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2020; 40:341-344. [PMID: 32804795 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and abnormalities of left ventricular (LV) geometry often coexist. This study aimed to verify whether LV geometry is associated with airflow obstruction, functional capacity, and grip strength in COPD patients. METHODS Thirty-seven COPD patients (GOLD II, III, and IV) were allocated to three groups according to LV geometry as assessed by transthoracic echocardiography: normal (n = 13), concentric LV remodeling (n = 8), and concentric LV hypertrophy (LVH) (n = 16). Lung function was assessed using spirometry. The Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) was used to estimate functional capacity, and grip strength measurement was performed using a hydraulic hand dynamometer. RESULTS The concentric LVH group presented lower DASI scores (P = .045) and grip strength (P = .006) when compared with the normal group. Correlations analysis showed the following: relative wall thickness negatively correlated with forced expiratory volume in the first second (r = -0.380; P = .025) and DASI score (r = -0.387, P = .018); LV mass index negatively correlated with grip strength (r = -0.363, P = .038). CONCLUSIONS In COPD patients, LV geometry is associated with airflow limitation, functional capacity, and grip strength. Specifically, concentric LV remodeling is associated with increased airflow limitation and decreased functional capacity whereas increased LV mass is associated with decreased grip strength.
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Cherneva RV, Denchev SV, Cherneva ZV. The link between dynamic hyperinflation, autonomic dysfunction and exercise testing parameters with masked heart failure in patients with non-severe obstructive pulmonary disease. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2020; 32:179-188. [PMID: 32658862 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2019-0311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Autonomic dysfunction (AD) and dynamic hyperinflation (DH) have been implicated as pathophysiological mechanisms of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Their association, however, remains elusive: The aims of the study were: (1) to determine the prevalence of AD and DH in non-severe COPD patients, with exertional dyspnea, without clinically overt cardio-vascular (CV) comorbidities; (2) to analyze the correlation and clinical significance between DH, AD, and maksed HFpEF. METHODS We applied CPET in 68 subjects. Echocardiography was performed before CPET and 1-2 min after peak exercise. IC manoeuvres were applied. Patients were divided into two groups: patients with and without masked HFpEF. Wilkoff method calculated the meatabolic - chronotropic relationship (MCR). Chronotropic incompetence (CI) and abnormal HR recovery (HRR) were determined. RESULTS The prevalence of CI was 77 vs. 52% in patients with/without masked HFpEF; of abnormal HRR - 98 vs. 62% respectively; of DH - 53 vs. 29%. ICdyn was associated with AD. Univariate regression showed association between masked HFpEF, ICdyn, HRR, oxygenuptake ('VO2), 'VO2 at anaerobic threshold, oxygen (O2) pulse and 'VE/'VCO2 slope. None of these parameters is an independent predictor for masked HFpEF. CONCLUSIONS DH, AD, and masked HFpEF are prevalent in non-severe COPD patients, who complain of exertional dyspnea and are free of clinically overt CV comorbidities. DH is independently associated with AD. Neither AD, nor DH and CPET are independent predictors for masked HFpEF.
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- Radostina Vl Cherneva
- University Hospital for Respiratory Diseases "St. Sophia'', Han Presian 17, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Medical Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Gen Skobelev 79, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Cherneva R, Denchev S, Cherneva ZV. Autonomic dysfunction, cardio-pulmonary exercise testing and masked heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in non-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging 2020; 40:224-231. [PMID: 32073740 DOI: 10.1111/cpf.12623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Revised: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Autonomic dysfunction (AD) and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) parameters have been associated with masked heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) in the general population. Their clinical significance for masked HFpEF in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is however elusive. AIM The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence, correlation and clinical significance of AD and CPET with masked HFpEF, in non-severe COPD patients, complaining of exertional dyspnoea, without clinically overt cardio-vascular (CV) comorbidities. METHODS AND RESULTS We applied CPET and echocardiography in 68 COPD subjects. Echocardiography was performed before CPET and 1-2 min after peak exercise. Patients were divided into two groups: patients with and without masked HFpEF. Peak E/e' - 15 was applied as a cut-off. Chronotropic incompetence (CI) was assumed if both failure to reach the target heart rate (HR) on exercise and diminished heart rate reserve <80% occurred. Abnormal HR recovery (HRR) was taken if the decline is <12 beats within the first minute after exercise cessation. Univariate regression showed association between masked HFpEF, HRR, VO2, VO2 at AT, oxygen pulse and VE/VCO2 slope. The multivariate regression demonstrated HRR as the only independent predictor of masked HFpEF - (OR 10.28; 95% CI (3.55-29.80)). CONCLUSION Abnormal HRR is the only independent predictor of masked HFpEF in non-severe COPD patients. Despite of being associated with masked HFpEF, the lower VO2, lower oxygen pulse, higher VE/VCO2 slope and lower exercise load seem to be the consequences, rather than the triggers for it.
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- Medical Institute of the Ministry of Interior, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Guo X, Nie H, Chen Q, Chen S, Deng N, Li R, Ding X, Hu S, Wang A. The role of plasma N-terminal brain natriuretic pro-peptide in diagnosing elderly patients with acute exacerbation of COPD concurrent with left heart failure. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2018; 13:2931-2940. [PMID: 30275691 PMCID: PMC6157578 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s164671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Introduction Acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) and left heart failure (LHF) commonly exist together in clinical practice. However, the identification of AECOPD concurrent with LHF is currently challenging. Our study aimed to investigate the role of plasma N-terminal brain natriuretic pro-peptide (NT-proBNP) in diagnosing elderly patients with AECOPD associated with LHF. Methods and results LHF was diagnosed in patients with AECOPD according to echocardiographic criteria, and the levels of NT-proBNP in plasma were measured by quantitative electrochemiluminescence assay. Among the 655 patients with AECOPD, 158 (24.1%) had comorbid LHF, whether systolic (n=108, 68.4%) or diastolic (n=50, 31.6%). The plasma concentrations of NT-proBNP in elderly patients with AECOPD associated with LHF were markedly elevated, compared with those with only AECOPD (4,542.5 and 763.0 ng/L, respectively, P<0.01). The receiver operating characteristic curve indicated a diagnostic cutoff value of 1,677.5 ng/L of NT-proBNP in plasma for ascertaining the presence of LHF in AECOPD, with a sensitivity of 87.9%, a specificity of 88.5%, and an accuracy of 88.4%. Conclusion The plasma level of NT-proBNP may be a useful indicator in diagnosing AECOPD associated with LHF.
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- Xuxue Guo
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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- Nursing Department, Wuhan University School of Health Sciences, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China,
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Lee VV, Timofeeva NY, Zadionchenko VS, Adasheva TV, Vysotskaya NV. RECENT ASPECTS OF CARDIAC REMODELING IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. RATIONAL PHARMACOTHERAPY IN CARDIOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.20996/1819-6446-2018-14-3-379-386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The paper aimed to present evidence of the effect of some pathophysiological features of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on cardiac remodeling in patients free of overt cardiovascular diseases, traditional cardiovascular risk factors and pulmonary hypertension. Contrary to traditional beliefs that cardiac abnormalities in COPD have been mainly associated with the right ventricle, several recent studies have shown an independent effect of pulmonary hyperinflation and emphysema on left ventricular (LV) diastolic filling and LV hypertrophy. Pulmonary hyperinflation and emphysema cause intrathoracic hypovolemia, low preload, small end-diastolic dimension and mechanical compression of LV chamber which could worsen end-diastolic stiffness. Interestingly, that the presence of LV hypertrophy in COPD patients is important but currently poorly understood area of investigation. Pulmonary hyperinflation, increased arterial stiffness and sympathetic activation may be associated with LV hypertrophy. Two-dimensional ultrasound speckle tracking studies have shown the presence of sub-clinical LV systolic dysfunction in patients even with moderate COPD and free of overt cardiovascular diseases. Sarcopenia related to the inflammatory-catabolic state in COPD and hypoxia could play an important role regarding LV systolic dysfunction. Recent data reported the effects of long-acting bronchodilators on reducing lung hyperinflation (inducing lung deflation). Further studies are required to evaluate the effects of pharmacological lung deflation therapy on cardiac volume and function.
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Weir-McCall JR, Liu-Shiu-Cheong PS, Struthers AD, Lipworth BJ, Houston JG. Disconnection of pulmonary and systemic arterial stiffness in COPD. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2018; 13:1755-1765. [PMID: 29881265 PMCID: PMC5978466 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s160077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background Both pulmonary arterial stiffening and systemic arterial stiffening have been described in COPD. The aim of the current study was to assess pulse wave velocity (PWV) within these two arterial beds to determine whether they are separate or linked processes. Materials and methods In total, 58 participants with COPD and 21 healthy volunteers (HVs) underwent cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and were tested with a panel of relevant biomarkers. Cardiac MRI was used to quantify ventricular mass, volumes, and pulmonary (pulse wave velocity [pPWV] and systemic pulse wave velocity [sPWV]). Results Those with COPD had higher pPWV (COPD: 2.62 vs HV: 1.78 ms−1, p=0.006), higher right ventricular mass/volume ratio (RVMVR; COPD: 0.29 vs HV: 0.25 g/mL, p=0.012), higher left ventricular mass/volume ratio (LVMVR; COPD: 0.78 vs HV: 0.70 g/mL, p=0.009), and a trend toward a higher sPWV (COPD: 8.7 vs HV: 7.4 ms−1, p=0.06). Multiple biomarkers were elevated: interleukin-6 (COPD: 1.38 vs HV: 0.58 pg/mL, p=0.02), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (COPD: 6.42 vs HV: 2.49 mg/L, p=0.002), surfactant protein D (COPD: 16.9 vs HV: 9.13 ng/mL, p=0.001), N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (COPD: 603 vs HV: 198 pg/mL, p=0.001), and high-sensitivity troponin I (COPD: 2.27 vs HV: 0.92 pg/mL, p<0.001). There was a significant relationship between sPWV and LVMVR (p=0.01) but not pPWV (p=0.97) nor between pPWV and RVMVR (p=0.27). Conclusion Pulmonary arterial stiffening and systemic arterial stiffening appear to be disconnected and should therefore be considered independent processes in COPD. Further work is warranted to determine whether both these cause an increased morbidity and mortality and whether both can be targeted by similar pharmacological therapy or whether different strategies are required for each.
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- Jonathan R Weir-McCall
- Division of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Medical Research Institute, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Division of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Medical Research Institute, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Scottish Centre for Respiratory Research, Medical Research Institute, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Division of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Medical Research Institute, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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Hawkins NM, Khosla A, Virani SA, McMurray JJV, FitzGerald JM. B-type natriuretic peptides in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review. BMC Pulm Med 2017; 17:11. [PMID: 28073350 PMCID: PMC5223538 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-016-0345-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2016] [Accepted: 12/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have increased cardiovascular risk. Natriuretic peptides (NP) in other populations are useful in identifying cardiovascular disease, stratifying risk, and guiding therapy. Methods We performed a systematic literature review to examine NP in COPD, utilising Medline, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library. Results Fifty one studies were identified. NP levels were lower in stable compared to exacerbation of COPD, and significantly increased with concomitant left ventricular systolic dysfunction or cor pulmonale. Elevation occurred in 16 to 60% of exacerbations and persisted in approximately one half of patients at discharge. Cardiovascular comorbidities were associated with increased levels. Levels consistently correlated with pulmonary artery pressure and left ventricular ejection fraction, but not pulmonary function or oxygen saturation. NP demonstrated high negative predictive values (0.80 to 0.98) to exclude left ventricular dysfunction in both stable and exacerbation of COPD, but relatively low positive predictive values. NP elevation predicted early adverse outcomes, but the association with long term mortality was inconsistent. Conclusion NP reflect diverse aspects of the cardiopulmonary continuum which limits utility when applied in isolation. Strategies integrating NP with additional variables, biomarkers and imaging require further investigation.
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- Nathaniel M Hawkins
- Division of Cardiology, University of British Columbia, BC Centre for Improved Cardiovascular Health, St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1Y6, BC, Canada.
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- Division of Cardiology, University of British Columbia, BC Centre for Improved Cardiovascular Health, St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1Y6, BC, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, University of British Columbia, BC Centre for Improved Cardiovascular Health, St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1Y6, BC, Canada
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- Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, University of British Columbia and Institute for Heart and Lung Health, Vancouver, Canada
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Houben-Wilke S, Spruit MA, Uszko-Lencer NH, Otkinska G, Vanfleteren LE, Jones PW, Wouters EF, Franssen FM. Echocardiographic abnormalities and their impact on health status in patients with COPD referred for pulmonary rehabilitation. Respirology 2016; 22:928-934. [DOI: 10.1111/resp.12968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2016] [Revised: 10/12/2016] [Accepted: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Sarah Houben-Wilke
- Department of Research and Education; CIRO+, Centre of Expertise for Chronic Organ Failure; Horn The Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Education; CIRO+, Centre of Expertise for Chronic Organ Failure; Horn The Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Education; CIRO+, Centre of Expertise for Chronic Organ Failure; Horn The Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology; Maastricht University Medical Centre + (MUMC+); Maastricht The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology; Maastricht University Medical Centre + (MUMC+); Maastricht The Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Education; CIRO+, Centre of Expertise for Chronic Organ Failure; Horn The Netherlands
- Department of Respiratory Medicine; Maastricht University Medical Centre + (MUMC+); Maastricht The Netherlands
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- Division of Clinical Science; St. George's University of London; London UK
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- Department of Research and Education; CIRO+, Centre of Expertise for Chronic Organ Failure; Horn The Netherlands
- Department of Respiratory Medicine; Maastricht University Medical Centre + (MUMC+); Maastricht The Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Education; CIRO+, Centre of Expertise for Chronic Organ Failure; Horn The Netherlands
- Department of Respiratory Medicine; Maastricht University Medical Centre + (MUMC+); Maastricht The Netherlands
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Vallabhajosyula S, Haddad TM, Sundaragiri PR, Ahmed AA, Nawaz MS, Rayes HAA, Devineni HC, Kanmanthareddy A, McCann DA, Wichman CS, Modrykamien AM, Morrow LE. Role of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Predicting In-Hospital Outcomes in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Preserved Left Ventricular Function: A 5-Year Retrospective Analysis. J Intensive Care Med 2016; 33:635-644. [PMID: 27913775 DOI: 10.1177/0885066616682232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The role of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is less understood in the risk stratification of patients with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), especially in patients with normal left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). METHODS This retrospective study from 2008 to 2012 evaluated all adult patients with AECOPD having BNP levels and available echocardiographic data demonstrating LVEF ≥40%. The patients were divided into groups 1, 2, and 3 with BNP ≤ 100, 101 to 500, and ≥501 pg/mL, respectively. A subgroup analysis was performed for patients without renal dysfunction. Outcomes included need for and duration of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and mechanical ventilation (MV), NIV failure, reintubation at 48 hours, intensive care unit (ICU) and total length of stay (LOS), and in-hospital mortality. Two-tailed P < .05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Of the total 1145 patients, 550 (48.0%) met our inclusion criteria (age 65.1 ± 12.2 years; 271 [49.3%] males). Groups 1, 2, and 3 had 214, 216, and 120 patients each, respectively, with higher comorbidities and worse biventricular function in higher categories. Higher BNP values were associated with higher MV use, NIV failure, MV duration, and ICU and total LOS. On multivariate analysis, BNP was an independent predictor of higher NIV and MV use, NIV failure, NIV and MV duration, and total LOS in groups 2 and 3 compared to group 1. B-type natriuretic peptide continued to demonstrate positive correlation with NIV and MV duration and ICU and total LOS independent of renal function in a subgroup analysis. CONCLUSION Elevated admission BNP in patients with AECOPD and normal LVEF is associated with worse in-hospital outcomes and can be used to risk-stratify these patients.
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- Saraschandra Vallabhajosyula
- 1 Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.,2 Multidisciplinary Epidemiology and Translational Research in Intensive Care (METRIC) Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- 3 Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
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- 4 Division of Hospital Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- 5 Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- 6 Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- 7 Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
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- 7 Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
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- 3 Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
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- 8 Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
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- 9 Division of Clinical Research and Evaluative Sciences, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
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- 10 Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- 8 Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA.,11 Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Veterans Affairs Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha, NE, USA
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Vallabhajosyula S, Sundaragiri PR, Kanmanthareddy A, Ahmed AA, Mahfood Haddad T, Rayes HAA, Khan AN, Buaisha HM, Pershwitz GE, McCann DA, Holmberg MJ, Morrow LE. Influence of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy on In-Hospital Outcomes in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. COPD 2016; 13:712-717. [PMID: 27379826 DOI: 10.1080/15412555.2016.1195349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is associated with worse outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); however, its role in an acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) has not been reported. This was a retrospective cohort study during 2008-2012 at an academic medical center. AECOPD patients >18 years with available echocardiographic data were included. LVH was defined as LV mass index (LVMI) >95 g/m2 (women) and >115g/m2 (men). Relative wall thickness was used to classify LVH as concentric (>0.42) or eccentric (<0.42). Outcomes included need for and duration of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and mechanical ventilation (MV), NIV failure, intensive care unit (ICU) and total length of stay (LOS), and in-hospital mortality. Two-tailed p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Of 802 patients with AECOPD, 615 patients with 264 (42.9%) having LVH were included. The LVH cohort had higher LVMI (141.1 ± 39.4 g/m2 vs. 79.7 ± 19.1 g/m2; p < 0.001) and lower LV ejection fraction (44.5±21.9% vs. 50.0±21.6%; p ≤ 0.001). The LVH cohort had statistically non-significant longer ICU LOS, and higher NIV and MV use and duration. Of the 264 LVH patients, concentric LVH (198; 75.0%) was predictive of greater NIV use [82 (41.4%) vs. 16 (24.2%), p = 0.01] and duration (1.0 ± 1.9 vs. 0.6 ± 1.4 days, p = 0.01) compared to eccentric LVH. Concentric LVH remained independently associated with NIV use and duration. In-hospital outcomes in patients with AECOPD were comparable in patients with and without LVH. Patients with concentric LVH had higher NIV need and duration in comparison to eccentric LVH.
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- Saraschandra Vallabhajosyula
- a Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic , Rochester , MN , USA.,b Multidisciplinary Epidemiology and Translational Research in Intensive Care (METRIC) Laboratory, Mayo Clinic , Rochester , MN , USA
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- c Division of Hospital Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic , Rochester , MN , USA
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- d Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine , Omaha , NE , USA
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- e Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine , Boston , MA , USA
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- d Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine , Omaha , NE , USA
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- f Department of Internal Medicine , Creighton University School of Medicine , Omaha , NE , USA
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- g Department of Internal Medicine , Rush Medical College of Rush University , Chicago , IL , USA
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- f Department of Internal Medicine , Creighton University School of Medicine , Omaha , NE , USA
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- f Department of Internal Medicine , Creighton University School of Medicine , Omaha , NE , USA
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- h Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine , Omaha , NE , USA
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- d Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine , Omaha , NE , USA
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- h Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine , Omaha , NE , USA.,i Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Veterans Affairs Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System , Omaha , NE , USA
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Blood Pressure Profile and Hypertensive Organ Damage in COPD Patients and Matched Controls. The RETAPOC Study. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0157932. [PMID: 27362479 PMCID: PMC4928916 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0157932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2016] [Accepted: 06/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Several studies suggest that there is a pathogenic link between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cardiovascular diseases. On the other hand, increased sympathetic tone has been described in several respiratory diseases. Our objective was to determine whether hypertension mediated by sympathetic overactivity is a mechanism that explains the association between COPD and cardiovascular diseases. METHODS Prospective nested case-control observational study; 67 COPD patients were matched 1:1 by sex and age to controls with smoking history. 24 hour-blood pressure monitoring, urinary catecholamines and their metabolites measurement, echocardiography, carotid ultrasound examination, nocturnal oximetry and retinography were performed. FINDINGS classic cardiovascular risk factors and comorbidities were similarly distributed between cases and controls. No significant differences for blood pressure variables (difference for mean systolic blood pressure: -0·13 mmHg; 95% CI: -4·48,4·20; p = 0·94; similar results for all blood presssure variables) or catecholamines values were found between both groups. There was a tendency for lower left ventricle ejection fraction in the COPD cases, that approached statistical significance (64·8 ± 7·4 vs 67·1 ± 6·2, p = 0·05). There were no differences in the retinal arteriovenous ratio, the carotid intima-media thickness, or the number of carotid plaques, between cases and controls. Fibrinogen values were higher in the COPD group (378·4 ± 69·6 vs 352·2 ± 45·6 mg/dL, p = 0·01) and mean nocturnal oxygen saturation values were lower for COPD patients (89·0 ± 4·07 vs 92·3 ± 2·2%, p < 0·0001). INTERPRETATION Hypertension induced by sympathetic overactivity does not seem to be a mechanism that could explain the association between COPD and cardiovascular disease.
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Pelà G, Li Calzi M, Pinelli S, Andreoli R, Sverzellati N, Bertorelli G, Goldoni M, Chetta A. Left ventricular structure and remodeling in patients with COPD. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2016; 11:1015-22. [PMID: 27257378 PMCID: PMC4874631 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s102831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background Data on cardiac alterations such as left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy, diastolic dysfunction, and lower stroke volume in patients with COPD are discordant. In this study, we investigated whether early structural and functional cardiac changes occur in patients with COPD devoid of manifest cardiovascular disease, and we assessed their associations with clinical and functional features. Methods Forty-nine patients with COPD belonging to all Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) classes were enrolled and compared with 36 controls. All subjects underwent clinical history assessment, lung function testing, blood pressure measurement, electrocardiography, and conventional and Doppler tissue echocardiography. Patients were also subjected to computed tomography to quantify emphysema score. Results Patients with COPD had lower LV cavity associated with a marked increase in relative wall thickness (RWT), suggesting concentric remodeling without significant changes in LV mass. RWT was significantly associated with ratio of the forced expiratory volume in 1 second to the forced vital capacity and emphysema score and was the only cardiac parameter that – after multivariate analysis – significantly correlated with COPD conditions in all individuals. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that RWT (with a cutoff point of 0.42) predicted the severity of COPD with 83% specificity and 56% sensitivity (area under the curve =0.69, 95% confidence interval =0.59–0.81). Patients with COPD showed right ventricular to be functional but no structural changes. Conclusion Patients with COPD without evident cardiovascular disease exhibit significant changes in LV geometry, resulting in concentric remodeling. In all individuals, RWT was significantly and independently related to COPD. However, its prognostic role should be determined in future studies.
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- Giovanna Pelà
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical School, University Hospital Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital Parma, Parma, Italy
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Cardiac dysfunction during exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. THE LANCET RESPIRATORY MEDICINE 2016; 4:138-48. [DOI: 10.1016/s2213-2600(15)00509-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2015] [Revised: 11/26/2015] [Accepted: 11/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Chahal H, Heckbert SR, Barr RG, Bluemke DA, Jain A, Habibi M, Alonso A, Kronmal R, Jacobs DR, Lima JA, Watson KE, Liu K, Smith LJ, Greenland P. Ability of Reduced Lung Function to Predict Development of Atrial Fibrillation in Persons Aged 45 to 84 Years (from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis-Lung Study). Am J Cardiol 2015; 115:1700-4. [PMID: 25900353 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2014] [Revised: 03/10/2015] [Accepted: 03/10/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs frequently in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Epidemiologic studies have found inconsistent associations between lung function and AF, and none have studied pulmonary emphysema, which overlaps only partially with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the general population. The aim of this study was to assess the relation among lung function measured by spirometry, the percentage of emphysema-like lung on computed tomography, and incident AF. The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) is a multicenter cohort study following 6,814 subjects free of clinical cardiovascular disease, including AF, at baseline. Spirometry was performed in a subset of 3,965 participants. Percentage emphysema was defined on baseline computed tomographic scans as lung regions <950 Hounsfield units. Incident AF was identified from hospital discharge diagnosis and Medicare claims data. Cox proportional hazards models were used to assess independent associations of lung volumes and percentage emphysema with AF. A total of 3,811 participants with valid spirometric results were included in this study. The mean age was 64.5 ± 9.8 years, and 49.4% were men. AF developed in 149 subjects (3.8%) over a mean follow-up period of 4.1 years after spirometry. Lower levels of forced expiratory volume at 1 second and forced vital capacity were associated with a higher risk for AF (hazard ratios 1.21 and 1.19 per 500 ml, respectively, p <0.001) after adjustment for demographic and cardiovascular risk factors. Percentage emphysema was not significantly related to AF. In conclusion, in a multiethnic community-based sample of subjects free of cardiovascular disease at baseline, functional airflow limitation was related to a higher risk for AF.
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Portillo K, Abad-Capa J, Ruiz-Manzano J. Enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica y ventrículo izquierdo. Arch Bronconeumol 2015; 51:227-34. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2014.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2014] [Revised: 03/06/2014] [Accepted: 03/17/2014] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Impact of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy on Survival in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Lung 2015; 193:487-95. [DOI: 10.1007/s00408-015-9724-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2015] [Accepted: 03/24/2015] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Mendes PR, Kiyota TA, Cipolli JA, Schreiber R, Paim LR, Bellinazzi VR, Matos-Souza JR, Sposito AC, Nadruz W. Gender influences the relationship between lung function and cardiac remodeling in hypertensive subjects. Hypertens Res 2014; 38:264-8. [PMID: 25427680 DOI: 10.1038/hr.2014.168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2014] [Revised: 10/01/2014] [Accepted: 10/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Abstract
Hypertensive patients are predisposed to left ventricular (LV) remodeling and frequently exhibit decline in lung function as compared with the general population. Here, we investigated the association between spirometric and echocardiographic data in non-smoking hypertensive subjects and the role of gender in this regard. In a cross-sectional study, 107 hypertensive patients (60 women) enrolled from a university outpatient clinic were evaluated by clinical, hemodynamic, laboratory and echocardiographic analysis. Vital capacity, forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expired volume in 1 s (FEV1) and in 6 s (FEV6), FEV1/FVC ratio and FEV1/FEV6 ratio were estimated by spirometry. In women, higher LV mass index and E/Em ratio correlated with markers of restrictive lung alterations, such as reduced FVC (r=-044; P<0.001; r=-0.42; P<0.001, respectively) and FEV6 (r=-0.43; P<0.001; r=-0.39; P<0.01, respectively), while higher left atrial volume index correlated with markers of obstructive lung alterations, such as reduced FEV1/FVC (r=-055; P<0.001) and FEV1/FEV6 (r=-0.45; P<0.001) ratios. These relationships were further confirmed by stepwise regression analysis adjusted for potential confounders. In men, LV mass index correlated with FVC and FEV6, but these associations did not remain statistically significant after adjustment for confounding variables. Furthermore, inflammatory markers such as plasma C-reactive protein and matrix-metalloproteinases-2 and -9 levels did not influence the association between spirometric and cardiac parameters. In conclusion, these results indicate that LV remodeling is related to restrictive lung alterations while left atrial remodeling is associated with obstructive lung alterations in hypertensive women.
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- Paulo R Mendes
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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Smith BM, Kawut SM, Bluemke DA, Basner RC, Gomes AS, Hoffman E, Kalhan R, Lima JAC, Liu CY, Michos ED, Prince MR, Rabbani L, Rabinowitz D, Shimbo D, Shea S, Barr RG. Pulmonary hyperinflation and left ventricular mass: the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis COPD Study. Circulation 2013; 127:1503-11, 1511e1-6. [PMID: 23493320 PMCID: PMC4018203 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.113.001653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2012] [Accepted: 02/26/2013] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Left ventricular (LV) mass is an important predictor of heart failure and cardiovascular mortality, yet determinants of LV mass are incompletely understood. Pulmonary hyperinflation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may contribute to changes in intrathoracic pressure that increase LV wall stress. We therefore hypothesized that residual lung volume in COPD would be associated with greater LV mass. METHODS AND RESULTS The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) COPD Study recruited smokers 50 to 79 years of age who were free of clinical cardiovascular disease. LV mass was measured by cardiac magnetic resonance. Pulmonary function testing was performed according to guidelines. Regression models were used to adjust for age, sex, body size, blood pressure, and other cardiac risk factors. Among 119 MESA COPD Study participants, the mean age was 69±6 years, 55% were male, and 65% had COPD, mostly of mild or moderate severity. Mean LV mass was 128±34 g. Residual lung volume was independently associated with greater LV mass (7.2 g per 1-SD increase in residual volume; 95% confidence interval, 2.2-12; P=0.004) and was similar in magnitude to that of systolic blood pressure (7.6 g per 1-SD increase in systolic blood pressure; 95% confidence interval, 4.3-11; P<0.001). Similar results were observed for the ratio of LV mass to end-diastolic volume (P=0.02) and with hyperinflation measured as residual volume to total lung capacity ratio (P=0.009). CONCLUSIONS Pulmonary hyperinflation, as measured by residual lung volume or residual lung volume to total lung capacity ratio, is associated with greater LV mass.
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- Benjamin M Smith
- Department of Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY
- Department of Medicine, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Radiology and Imaging Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
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- Asthma and COPD Program, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Radiology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY
- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY
- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY
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