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Ploegmakers KJ, van Poelgeest EP, Seppala LJ, van Dijk SC, de Groot LCPGM, Oliai Araghi S, van Schoor NM, Stricker B, Swart KMA, Uitterlinden AG, Mathôt RAA, van der Velde N. The role of plasma concentrations and drug characteristics of beta-blockers in fall risk of older persons. Pharmacol Res Perspect 2023; 11:e01126. [PMID: 37885367 PMCID: PMC10603288 DOI: 10.1002/prp2.1126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Beta-blocker usage is inconsistently associated with increased fall risk in the literature. However, due to age-related changes and interindividual heterogeneity in pharmacokinetics and dynamics, it is difficult to predict which older adults are more at risk for falls. Therefore, we wanted to explore whether elevated plasma concentrations of selective and nonselective beta-blockers are associated with an increased risk of falls in older beta-blocker users. To answer our research question, we analyzed samples of selective (metoprolol, n = 316) and nonselective beta-blockers (sotalol, timolol, propranolol, and carvedilol, n = 179) users from the B-PROOF cohort. The associations between the beta-blocker concentration and time to first fall were assessed using Cox proportional hazard models. Change of concentration over time in relation to fall risk was assessed with logistic regression models. Models were adjusted for potential confounders. Our results showed that above the median concentration of metoprolol was associated with an increased fall risk (HR 1.55 [1.11-2.16], p = .01). No association was found for nonselective beta-blocker concentrations. Also, changes in concentration over time were not associated with increased fall risk. To conclude, metoprolol plasma concentrations were associated with an increased risk of falls in metoprolol users while no associations were found for nonselective beta-blockers users. This might be caused by a decreased β1-selectivity in high plasma concentrations. In the future, beta-blocker concentrations could potentially help clinicians estimate fall risk in older beta-blockers users and personalize treatment.
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- K. J. Ploegmakers
- Amsterdam UMC Location University of AmsterdamInternal Medicine, Section of Geriatric MedicineAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public HealthAging and Later LifeAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC Location University of AmsterdamInternal Medicine, Section of Geriatric MedicineAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public HealthAging and Later LifeAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC Location University of AmsterdamInternal Medicine, Section of Geriatric MedicineAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public HealthAging and Later LifeAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Geriatrics, Franciscus Gasthuis & VlietlandRotterdamthe Netherlands
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- Department of EpidemiologyErasmus University Medical CenterRotterdamthe Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Public HealthAging and Later LifeAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamEpidemiology and Data ScienceAmsterdamNetherlands
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- Department of EpidemiologyErasmus University Medical CenterRotterdamthe Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam General PracticeAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of EpidemiologyErasmus University Medical CenterRotterdamthe Netherlands
- Department of Internal MedicineErasmus University Medical CenterRotterdamthe Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC Location University of AmsterdamHospital Pharmacy—Clinical PharmacologyAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC Location University of AmsterdamInternal Medicine, Section of Geriatric MedicineAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public HealthAging and Later LifeAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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Alshammari H, Alessa A, Elsharawy Y, Alghanem A, Alhammad AM. Excessively High Chronic Propranolol Overdose in Infantile Hemangioma: A Case Report. Am J Case Rep 2023; 24:e941765. [PMID: 38008932 PMCID: PMC10697479 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.941765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Infantile hemangiomas are the most common benign tumors of childhood, occurring in approximately 5% of infants. Oral propranolol at 2 to 3 mg/kg daily is recommended for systemic treatment of high-risk infantile hemangiomas. Multiple propranolol formulations exist, and propranolol overdose can occur due to improper patient counseling. Propranolol acute toxicity in the pediatric population and its management are well described in the literature. However, data are lacking on chronic propranolol overdose and how to manage it, with the awareness that abrupt discontinuation of therapeutic doses of propranolol can lead to rebound sinus tachycardia. CASE REPORT A 7-month-old girl was prescribed a therapeutic dose of propranolol (1 mg/kg/day) to treat infantile hemangioma. However, due to an administration error, the patient received approximately 8 times the recommended dose (7.6 mg/kg/day for 2 months, then increased to 15.5 mg/kg/day for 2 weeks) and, surprisingly, remained asymptomatic. Her electrocardiogram was normal, and all routine laboratory tests were within the reference range. Propranolol was successfully tapered over 3 weeks by reducing the dose by 50% weekly until it reached the therapeutic dose. After tapering, the patient was asymptomatic, with a mild increase in hemangioma size. After 6 weeks of the therapeutic dose, the hemangioma was fading away. CONCLUSIONS This case is one of the few cases reported in the literature of high, chronic propranolol overdose in pediatric patients. The patient remained asymptomatic, and the overdose was successfully managed with gradual tapering over several weeks. This case report can serve as a guide in managing subsequent cases.
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- Heba Alshammari
- Corporate Department of Pharmacy Services, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Corporate Department of Pharmacy Services, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Corporate Department of Pharmacy Services, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Corporate Department of Pharmacy Services, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Corporate Department of Pharmacy Services, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Henriksen PA, Hall P, MacPherson IR, Joshi SS, Singh T, Maclean M, Lewis S, Rodriguez A, Fletcher A, Everett RJ, Stavert H, Broom A, Eddie L, Primrose L, McVicars H, McKay P, Borley A, Rowntree C, Lord S, Collins G, Radford J, Guppy A, Williams MC, Japp A, Payne JR, Newby DE, Mills NL, Oikonomidou O, Lang NN. Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I-Guided Combination Angiotensin Receptor Blockade and Beta-Blocker Therapy to Prevent Anthracycline Cardiotoxicity: The Cardiac CARE Trial. Circulation 2023; 148:1680-1690. [PMID: 37746692 PMCID: PMC10655910 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.123.064274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity has a variable incidence, and the development of left ventricular dysfunction is preceded by elevations in cardiac troponin concentrations. Beta-adrenergic receptor blocker and renin-angiotensin system inhibitor therapies have been associated with modest cardioprotective effects in unselected patients receiving anthracycline chemotherapy. METHODS In a multicenter, prospective, randomized, open-label, blinded end-point trial, patients with breast cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma receiving anthracycline chemotherapy underwent serial high-sensitivity cardiac troponin testing and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging before and 6 months after anthracycline treatment. Patients at high risk of cardiotoxicity (cardiac troponin I concentrations in the upper tertile during chemotherapy) were randomized to standard care plus cardioprotection (combination carvedilol and candesartan therapy) or standard care alone. The primary outcome was adjusted change in left ventricular ejection fraction at 6 months. In low-risk nonrandomized patients with cardiac troponin I concentrations in the lower 2 tertiles, we hypothesized the absence of a 6-month change in left ventricular ejection fraction and tested for equivalence of ±2%. RESULTS Between October 2017 and June 2021, 175 patients (mean age, 53 years; 87% female; 71% with breast cancer) were recruited. Patients randomized to cardioprotection (n=29) or standard care (n=28) had left ventricular ejection fractions of 69.4±7.4% and 69.1±6.1% at baseline and 65.7±6.6% and 64.9±5.9% 6 months after completion of chemotherapy, respectively. After adjustment for age, pretreatment left ventricular ejection fraction, and planned anthracycline dose, the estimated mean difference in 6-month left ventricular ejection fraction between the cardioprotection and standard care groups was -0.37% (95% CI, -3.59% to 2.85%; P=0.82). In low-risk nonrandomized patients, baseline and 6-month left ventricular ejection fractions were 69.3±5.7% and 66.4±6.3%, respectively: estimated mean difference, 2.87% (95% CI, 1.63%-4.10%; P=0.92, not equivalent). CONCLUSIONS Combination candesartan and carvedilol therapy had no demonstrable cardioprotective effect in patients receiving anthracycline-based chemotherapy with high-risk on-treatment cardiac troponin I concentrations. Low-risk nonrandomized patients had similar declines in left ventricular ejection fraction, bringing into question the utility of routine cardiac troponin monitoring. Furthermore, the modest declines in left ventricular ejection fraction suggest that the value and clinical impact of early cardioprotection therapy need to be better defined in patients receiving high-dose anthracycline. REGISTRATION URL: https://doi.org; Unique identifier: 10.1186/ISRCTN24439460. URL: https://www.clinicaltrialsregister.eu/ctr-search/search; Unique identifier: 2017-000896-99.
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- Peter A. Henriksen
- BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science (P.A.H., S.S.J., T.S., A.F., R.J.E., M.C.W., A.J., D.E.N., N.L.M.), University of Edinburgh, UK
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- MRC Institute Genetics and Molecular Medicine, (P.H., H.S., L.P., H.M., O.O.), University of Edinburgh, UK
- Cancer Research UK, Edinburgh Centre, UK (P.H., H.S., L.P., H.M., O.O.)
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- BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science (P.A.H., S.S.J., T.S., A.F., R.J.E., M.C.W., A.J., D.E.N., N.L.M.), University of Edinburgh, UK
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- BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science (P.A.H., S.S.J., T.S., A.F., R.J.E., M.C.W., A.J., D.E.N., N.L.M.), University of Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit, Usher Institute (M.M., S.L., A.R.), University of Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit, Usher Institute (M.M., S.L., A.R.), University of Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit, Usher Institute (M.M., S.L., A.R.), University of Edinburgh, UK
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- BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science (P.A.H., S.S.J., T.S., A.F., R.J.E., M.C.W., A.J., D.E.N., N.L.M.), University of Edinburgh, UK
- Department of Child Health, University of Glasgow, School of Medicine and Dentistry, UK (A.F.)
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- BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science (P.A.H., S.S.J., T.S., A.F., R.J.E., M.C.W., A.J., D.E.N., N.L.M.), University of Edinburgh, UK
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- MRC Institute Genetics and Molecular Medicine, (P.H., H.S., L.P., H.M., O.O.), University of Edinburgh, UK
- Cancer Research UK, Edinburgh Centre, UK (P.H., H.S., L.P., H.M., O.O.)
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- Department of Haematology, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK (A.B., L.E.)
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- Department of Haematology, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK (A.B., L.E.)
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- MRC Institute Genetics and Molecular Medicine, (P.H., H.S., L.P., H.M., O.O.), University of Edinburgh, UK
- Cancer Research UK, Edinburgh Centre, UK (P.H., H.S., L.P., H.M., O.O.)
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- MRC Institute Genetics and Molecular Medicine, (P.H., H.S., L.P., H.M., O.O.), University of Edinburgh, UK
- Cancer Research UK, Edinburgh Centre, UK (P.H., H.S., L.P., H.M., O.O.)
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- Department of Haematology, Beatson Oncology Centre, Glasgow, UK (P.M.)
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- Velindre Cancer Centre, Velindre University NHS Trust, Cardiff, UK (A.B.)
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- Department of Oncology, University of Oxford, UK (S.L.)
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- Oxford Cancer and Hematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, UK (G.C.)
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- University of Manchester and Christie NHS Foundation, UK (J.R.)
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- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Middlesex, UK (A.G.)
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- BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science (P.A.H., S.S.J., T.S., A.F., R.J.E., M.C.W., A.J., D.E.N., N.L.M.), University of Edinburgh, UK
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- BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science (P.A.H., S.S.J., T.S., A.F., R.J.E., M.C.W., A.J., D.E.N., N.L.M.), University of Edinburgh, UK
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- Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow, UK (J.R.P.)
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- BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science (P.A.H., S.S.J., T.S., A.F., R.J.E., M.C.W., A.J., D.E.N., N.L.M.), University of Edinburgh, UK
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- BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science (P.A.H., S.S.J., T.S., A.F., R.J.E., M.C.W., A.J., D.E.N., N.L.M.), University of Edinburgh, UK
- Usher Institute (N.L.M.), University of Edinburgh, UK
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- MRC Institute Genetics and Molecular Medicine, (P.H., H.S., L.P., H.M., O.O.), University of Edinburgh, UK
- Cancer Research UK, Edinburgh Centre, UK (P.H., H.S., L.P., H.M., O.O.)
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- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, UK (N.N.L.)
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He X, Zhao Z, Jiang X, Sun Y. Non-selective beta-blockers and the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with cirrhosis: a meta-analysis. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1216059. [PMID: 37538177 PMCID: PMC10394622 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1216059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a serious complication of cirrhosis. Currently, non-selective beta-blockers (NSBBs) are commonly used to treat portal hypertension in patients with cirrhosis. The latest research shows that NSBBs can induce apoptosis and S-phase arrest in liver cancer cells and inhibit the development of hepatic vascular endothelial cells, which may be effective in preventing HCC in cirrhosis patients. Aim: To determine the relationship between different NSBBs and HCC incidence in patients with cirrhosis. Methods: We searched the Cochrane database, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science. Cohort studies, case‒control studies, and randomized controlled trials were included if they involved cirrhosis patients who were divided into an experimental group using NSBBs and a control group with any intervention. Based on heterogeneity, we calculated odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) using random-effect models. We also conducted subgroup analysis to explore the source of heterogeneity. Sensitivity analysis and publication bias detection were performed. Results: A total of 47 studies included 38 reporting HCC incidence, 26 reporting HCC-related mortality, and 39 reporting overall mortality. The HCC incidence between the experimental group and the control group was OR = 0.87 (0.69 and 1.10), p = 0.000, and I2 = 81.8%. There was no significant association between propranolol (OR = 0.94 and 95%CI 0.62-1.44) or timolol (OR = 1.32 and 95%CI 0.44-3.95) and HCC incidence, while the risk of HCC decreased by 26% and 38% with nadolol (OR = 0.74 and 95%CI 0.64-0.86) and carvedilol (OR = 0.62 and 95%CI 0.52-0.74), respectively. Conclusion: Different types of NSBB have different effects on the incidence of patients with cirrhosis of the liver, where nadolol and carvedilol can reduce the risk. Also, the effect of NSBBs may vary in ethnicity. Propranolol can reduce HCC incidence in Europe and America. Systematic Review Registration: identifier https://CRD42023434175, https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/.
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- Xinyi He
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
- Clinical Department I, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
- First Clinical Medical College, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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Reinhart M, Puil L, Salzwedel DM, Wright JM. First-line diuretics versus other classes of antihypertensive drugs for hypertension. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 7:CD008161. [PMID: 37439548 PMCID: PMC10339786 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008161.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Different first-line drug classes for patients with hypertension are often assumed to have similar effectiveness with respect to reducing mortality and morbidity outcomes, and lowering blood pressure. First-line low-dose thiazide diuretics have been previously shown to have the best mortality and morbidity evidence when compared with placebo or no treatment. Head-to-head comparisons of thiazides with other blood pressure-lowering drug classes would demonstrate whether there are important differences. OBJECTIVES To compare the effects of first-line diuretic drugs with other individual first-line classes of antihypertensive drugs on mortality, morbidity, and withdrawals due to adverse effects in patients with hypertension. Secondary objectives included assessments of the need for added drugs, drug switching, and blood pressure-lowering. SEARCH METHODS Cochrane Hypertension's Information Specialist searched the Cochrane Hypertension Specialized Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, and trials registers to March 2021. We also checked references and contacted study authors to identify additional studies. A top-up search of the Specialized Register was carried out in June 2022. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomized active comparator trials of at least one year's duration were included. Trials had a clearly defined intervention arm of a first-line diuretic (thiazide, thiazide-like, or loop diuretic) compared to another first-line drug class: beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, alpha adrenergic blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, direct renin inhibitors, or other antihypertensive drug classes. Studies had to include clearly defined mortality and morbidity outcomes (serious adverse events, total cardiovascular events, stroke, coronary heart disease (CHD), congestive heart failure, and withdrawals due to adverse effects). DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard Cochrane methodological procedures. MAIN RESULTS We included 20 trials with 26 comparator arms randomizing over 90,000 participants. The findings are relevant to first-line use of drug classes in older male and female hypertensive patients (aged 50 to 75) with multiple co-morbidities, including type 2 diabetes. First-line thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics were compared with beta-blockers (six trials), calcium channel blockers (eight trials), ACE inhibitors (five trials), and alpha-adrenergic blockers (three trials); other comparators included angiotensin II receptor blockers, aliskiren (a direct renin inhibitor), and clonidine (a centrally acting drug). Only three studies reported data for total serious adverse events: two studies compared diuretics with calcium channel blockers and one with a direct renin inhibitor. Compared to first-line beta-blockers, first-line thiazides probably result in little to no difference in total mortality (risk ratio (RR) 0.96, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.84 to 1.10; 5 trials, 18,241 participants; moderate-certainty), probably reduce total cardiovascular events (5.4% versus 4.8%; RR 0.88, 95% CI 0.78 to 1.00; 4 trials, 18,135 participants; absolute risk reduction (ARR) 0.6%, moderate-certainty), may result in little to no difference in stroke (RR 0.85, 95% CI 0.66 to 1.09; 4 trials, 18,135 participants; low-certainty), CHD (RR 0.91, 95% CI 0.78 to 1.07; 4 trials, 18,135 participants; low-certainty), or heart failure (RR 0.69, 95% CI 0.40 to 1.19; 1 trial, 6569 participants; low-certainty), and probably reduce withdrawals due to adverse effects (10.1% versus 7.9%; RR 0.78, 95% CI 0.71 to 0.85; 5 trials, 18,501 participants; ARR 2.2%; moderate-certainty). Compared to first-line calcium channel blockers, first-line thiazides probably result in little to no difference in total mortality (RR 1.02, 95% CI 0.96 to 1.08; 7 trials, 35,417 participants; moderate-certainty), may result in little to no difference in serious adverse events (RR 1.09, 95% CI 0.97 to 1.24; 2 trials, 7204 participants; low-certainty), probably reduce total cardiovascular events (14.3% versus 13.3%; RR 0.93, 95% CI 0.89 to 0.98; 6 trials, 35,217 participants; ARR 1.0%; moderate-certainty), probably result in little to no difference in stroke (RR 1.06, 95% CI 0.95 to 1.18; 6 trials, 35,217 participants; moderate-certainty) or CHD (RR 1.00, 95% CI 0.93 to 1.08; 6 trials, 35,217 participants; moderate-certainty), probably reduce heart failure (4.4% versus 3.2%; RR 0.74, 95% CI 0.66 to 0.82; 6 trials, 35,217 participants; ARR 1.2%; moderate-certainty), and may reduce withdrawals due to adverse effects (7.6% versus 6.2%; RR 0.81, 95% CI 0.75 to 0.88; 7 trials, 33,908 participants; ARR 1.4%; low-certainty). Compared to first-line ACE inhibitors, first-line thiazides probably result in little to no difference in total mortality (RR 1.00, 95% CI 0.95 to 1.07; 3 trials, 30,961 participants; moderate-certainty), may result in little to no difference in total cardiovascular events (RR 0.97, 95% CI 0.92 to 1.02; 3 trials, 30,900 participants; low-certainty), probably reduce stroke slightly (4.7% versus 4.1%; RR 0.89, 95% CI 0.80 to 0.99; 3 trials, 30,900 participants; ARR 0.6%; moderate-certainty), probably result in little to no difference in CHD (RR 1.03, 95% CI 0.96 to 1.12; 3 trials, 30,900 participants; moderate-certainty) or heart failure (RR 0.94, 95% CI 0.84 to 1.04; 2 trials, 30,392 participants; moderate-certainty), and probably reduce withdrawals due to adverse effects (3.9% versus 2.9%; RR 0.73, 95% CI 0.64 to 0.84; 3 trials, 25,254 participants; ARR 1.0%; moderate-certainty). Compared to first-line alpha-blockers, first-line thiazides probably result in little to no difference in total mortality (RR 0.98, 95% CI 0.88 to 1.09; 1 trial, 24,316 participants; moderate-certainty), probably reduce total cardiovascular events (12.1% versus 9.0%; RR 0.74, 95% CI 0.69 to 0.80; 2 trials, 24,396 participants; ARR 3.1%; moderate-certainty) and stroke (2.7% versus 2.3%; RR 0.86, 95% CI 0.73 to 1.01; 2 trials, 24,396 participants; ARR 0.4%; moderate-certainty), may result in little to no difference in CHD (RR 0.98, 95% CI 0.86 to 1.11; 2 trials, 24,396 participants; low-certainty), probably reduce heart failure (5.4% versus 2.8%; RR 0.51, 95% CI 0.45 to 0.58; 1 trial, 24,316 participants; ARR 2.6%; moderate-certainty), and may reduce withdrawals due to adverse effects (1.3% versus 0.9%; RR 0.70, 95% CI 0.54 to 0.89; 3 trials, 24,772 participants; ARR 0.4%; low-certainty). For the other drug classes, data were insufficient. No antihypertensive drug class demonstrated any clinically important advantages over first-line thiazides. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS When used as first-line agents for the treatment of hypertension, thiazides and thiazide-like drugs likely do not change total mortality and likely decrease some morbidity outcomes such as cardiovascular events and withdrawals due to adverse effects, when compared to beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, and alpha-blockers.
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- Marcia Reinhart
- Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Le Bozec A, Brugel M, Djerada Z, Ayad M, Perrier M, Carlier C, Botsen D, Nazeyrollas P, Bouché O, Slimano F. Beta-blocker exposure and survival outcomes in patients with advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a retrospective cohort study (BETAPANC). Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1137791. [PMID: 37274119 PMCID: PMC10235451 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1137791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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Introduction: Preclinical studies have demonstrated the possible role of beta-adrenergic receptors in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) tumor invasion and migration. The current study aimed to explore the possible association between survival outcomes and beta-blocker (BB) exposure in patients with advanced PDAC. Methods: This retrospective single-center study included 182 patients with advanced PDAC. Clinical [age, sex, BMI, cardiovascular condition, presence (SBB) or absence (NSBB) of beta-1 selectivity of BB, exposure duration, and multimorbidity], oncological (stage and anticancer treatment regimen), and biological (renal and liver function) data were collected. The endpoints were overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) for survival outcomes associated with BB exposure were estimated using Cox regression model and propensity score (PS) methods. Results: Forty-one patients (22.5%) were exposed to BB. A total of 104 patients progressed (57.1%) to PDAC and 139 (76.4%) patients died at the end of follow-up (median, 320 days; IQR, 438.75 days). When compared to the non-exposed group, there was no increase in survival outcomes associated with BB use (OS: HR = 1.38, 95% CI = 0.80-2.39, p = 0.25; PFS: adjusted HR = 0.95, 95% CI = 0.48-1.88, p = 0.88). Similar results were obtained using the PS method. Compared to no BB usage, SBB use was associated with a significant decrease in OS (HR = 1.80, 95% CI = 1.16-2.80, p < 10-2). Conclusion: BB exposure was not associated with improved PDAC survival outcomes. Beta-1-selectivity was not independently associated with any differences.
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- CHU Reims, Service de Gastroentérologie et Oncologie Digestive, Reims, France
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- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, HERVI, Service Pharmacologie-Toxicologie, Reims, France
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- CHU Reims, Oncology Day-Hospital, Reims, France
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- CHU Reims, Service de Gastroentérologie et Oncologie Digestive, Reims, France
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- CHU Reims, Oncology Day-Hospital, Reims, France
- Institut Jean Godinot, Département d’Oncologie Médicale, Reims, France
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- CHU Reims, Service de Gastroentérologie et Oncologie Digestive, Reims, France
- Institut Jean Godinot, Département d’Oncologie Médicale, Reims, France
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- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, VieFra, CHU Reims, Service Cardiologie, Reims, France
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- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Biospect, CHU Reims, Service de Gastroentérologie et Oncologie Digestive, Reims, France
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- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Biospect, CHU Reims, Service Pharmacie, Reims, France
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Desai R, Park H, Brown JD, Mohandas R, Pepine CJ, Smith SM. Comparative Safety and Effectiveness of Aldosterone Antagonists Versus Beta-Blockers as Fourth Agents in Patients With Apparent Resistant Hypertension. Hypertension 2022; 79:2305-2315. [PMID: 35880517 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.122.19280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Limited evidence exists regarding long-term effectiveness and safety of aldosterone antagonists (AAs) versus beta blockers (BBs) as fourth-line antihypertensive agents in patients with resistant hypertension (RH). We evaluated the comparative effectiveness and safety of aldosterone AA versus BB. METHODS We conducted a real-world retrospective cohort study using IBM MarketScan commercial claims and Medicare Supplemental claims (2007-2019). Patients with RH entered the cohort (ie, index date) when they newly initiated either AA or BB. The effectiveness outcome was major adverse cardiovascular events. Safety outcomes were hyperkalemia, gynecomastia, and kidney function deterioration. Potential confounding was addressed by adjustment for baseline characteristics via stabilized inverse probability of treatment weighting (SIPTW) based on propensity scores. Cox proportional hazards regression with SIPTWs were used to estimate adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) and 95% CI comparing risk for outcomes between AA and BB groups. RESULTS We identified 80 598 patients with RH (mean age: 61 years, 51% males), of which 6626 initiated AA and 73 972 initiated BB as the fourth antihypertensive agent. Among patients with RH, initiation of AA as a fourth-line antihypertensive agent did not significantly reduce major adverse cardiovascular event risk relative to BB initiation (aHR, 0.77 [95% CI, 0.50-1.19]) but did substantially increase the risk of hyperkalemia (aHR, 3.86 [95% CI, 2.78-5.34]), gynecomastia (aHR, 9.51 [95% CI, 5.69-15.89]), and kidney function deterioration (aHR, 1.63 [95% CI, 1.34-1.99]). CONCLUSIONS Long-term clinical trials powered to assess major adverse cardiovascular events are necessary to understand the risk-benefit trade-off of AA as fourth-line therapy for RH.
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- Raj Desai
- Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, College of Pharmacy (R.D., H.P., J.D.B., S.M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, College of Pharmacy (R.D., H.P., J.D.B., S.M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, College of Pharmacy (R.D., H.P., J.D.B., S.M.S.)
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- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Renal Transplantation (R.M.)
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (C.J.P., S.M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, College of Pharmacy (R.D., H.P., J.D.B., S.M.S.).,Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (C.J.P., S.M.S.).,Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Center for Integrative Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease, University of Florida, Gainesville (S.M.S.)
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Yang L, Wenping X, Jinfeng Z, Jiangxia P, Jingbo W, Baojun W. Are beta blockers effective in preventing stroke associated infections? - a systematic review and meta-analysis. Aging (Albany NY) 2022; 14:4459-4470. [PMID: 35585021 PMCID: PMC9186777 DOI: 10.18632/aging.204086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Excessive sympathoexcitation could lead to stroke associated infection. Inhibiting sympathetic excitation may reduce the infection risk after stroke. Thus, the present study aimed to determine the protective effect of beta blockers on stroke associated infection through systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS A systematic search of multiple databases were performed up to February 2022. The included studies required beta blockers therapy in stroke patients and assessed the incidence of stroke-associated infections. Outcomes of interest included infections, pneumonia, urinary tract infection and sepsis. Random-effects model was used for analysis. Heterogeneity was evaluated using I2 statistics and publication bias was evaluated by the funnel plot. RESULT A total of 83 potentially relevant publications was identified in the initial search. Six studies met the inclusion criteria for meta-analysis. The risk of bias in the included articles satisfies the quality requirement of meta-analysis. No significant associations between beta blockers therapy and the prevention of stroke associated infection, stroke associated pneumonia and septicemia were found, However, subgroup analyses revealed an association between beta blockers treatment and the increased risk of post-stroke urinary tract infection or stroke associated pneumonia in some stroke patients (OR = 1.69 [1.33, 2.14], P < 0.0001; OR = 1.85 [1.51, 2.26], P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Due to the lack of robust evidence, this meta-analysis may not support the preventive effect of beta blockers on stroke associated infection. But beta blockers treatment may be associated with development of post-stroke urinary tract infection and stroke associated pneumonia in some stroke patients.
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- Li Yang
- Department of Neurology, Baotou Center Hospital, Inner Mongolia, Baotou, China.,School of Medicine, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Inner Mongolia, Hohhot, China
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- Department of Neurology, Baotou Center Hospital, Inner Mongolia, Baotou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Baotou Center Hospital, Inner Mongolia, Baotou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Baotou Center Hospital, Inner Mongolia, Baotou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Baotou Center Hospital, Inner Mongolia, Baotou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Baotou Center Hospital, Inner Mongolia, Baotou, China
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Zuurbier SM, Hickman CR, Rinkel LA, Berg R, Sure U, Al-Shahi Salman R. Association Between Beta-Blocker or Statin Drug Use and the Risk of Hemorrhage From Cerebral Cavernous Malformations. Stroke 2022; 53:2521-2527. [PMID: 35410492 PMCID: PMC9311291 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.121.037009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to determine the association between beta-blocker or statin drug use and the future risk of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage or persistent/progressive focal neurological deficit from cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM). METHODS The population-based Scottish Audit of Intracranial Vascular Malformations prospectively identified adults resident in Scotland first diagnosed with CCM during 1999 to 2003 or 2006 to 2010. We compared the association between beta-blocker or statin drug use after first presentation and the occurrence of new intracranial hemorrhage or persistent/progressive focal neurological deficit due to CCM for up to 15 years of prospective follow-up. We confirmed proportional hazards and used survival analysis with multivariable adjustment for age, intracranial hemorrhage at CCM presentation, and brain stem CCM location. RESULTS Sixty-three (21%) of 300 adults used beta-blockers (27/63 [43%] used propranolol), and 73 (24%) used statin drugs over 3634 person-years of follow-up. At baseline, the only statistically significant imbalances in prespecified potential confounders were age by statin use and intracranial hemorrhage at presentation by beta-blocker use. Beta-blocker use was associated with a lower risk of new intracranial hemorrhage or persistent/progressive focal neurological deficit (adjusted hazard ratio, 0.09 [95% CI, 0.01-0.66]; P=0.018). Statin use was associated with a nonsignificant lower risk of intracranial hemorrhage or persistent/progressive focal neurological deficit (adjusted hazard ratio, 0.37 [95% CI, 0.01-1.07]; P=0.067). CONCLUSIONS Beta-blocker, but not statin, use was associated with a lower risk of intracranial hemorrhage or persistent/progressive focal neurological deficit in patients with CCM.
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- Susanna M Zuurbier
- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, The Netherlands (S.M.Z., L.A.R.)
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- Edinburgh Medical School, College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (C.R.H.)
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- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, The Netherlands (S.M.Z., L.A.R.)
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- University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Department of Neurosurgery, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany (R.B., U.S.)
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- University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Department of Neurosurgery, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany (R.B., U.S.)
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- Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences and Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences and Informatics (R.A.-S.S.)
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Villarreal EG, Farias JS, Tweddell JS, Loomba RS, Flores S. Beta-blocker use after complete repair of tetralogy of Fallot: an analysis of a national database. Cardiol Young 2022; 32:584-8. [PMID: 34233773 DOI: 10.1017/S1047951121002638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In patients with right ventricular diastolic dysfunction after complete repair of tetralogy of Fallot, some employ the use of beta-blockade. The theoretical benefit of this therapy is felt to be one of the two: 1) reduction in heart rate with subsequent increase in diastolic filling time and stroke volume; 2) halting or reversal of right ventricular remodelling. This study aimed to characterise the use of beta-blockade in paediatric admissions with complete repair of tetralogy of Fallot and characterise the effects of beta-blockade on admission characteristics. METHODS Admissions from 2004 to 2015 in the Pediatric Health Information System database with complete repair of tetralogy of Fallot were identified. Characteristics between admissions with and without beta-blockade were compared by univariate analysis. Next, regression analyses were conducted to determine the independent association of beta-blockade on length of admission, billed charges, cardiac arrest, and inpatient mortality while controlling for demographic variables and comorbidities. RESULTS A total of 3594 admissions were included in the final analyses. Of these, 371 employed beta-blockade. Admissions with beta-blockade were more likely to have heart failure and tachyarrhythmias. These admissions also tended to be longer by univariate analysis. Regression analyses demonstrated that beta-blockade was independently associated with a 2.8-day increase in length of stay and no statistically significant change in billed charges, cardiac arrest, or inpatient mortality. CONCLUSIONS Beta-blockade after complete repair of tetralogy of Fallot is associated with a longer length of stay but did not statistically significantly impact billed charges, cardiac arrest, or inpatient mortality.
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Heck SL, Mecinaj A, Ree AH, Hoffmann P, Schulz-Menger J, Fagerland MW, Gravdehaug B, Røsjø H, Steine K, Geisler J, Gulati G, Omland T. Prevention of Cardiac Dysfunction During Adjuvant Breast Cancer Therapy (PRADA): Extended Follow-Up of a 2×2 Factorial, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial of Candesartan and Metoprolol. Circulation 2021; 143:2431-2440. [PMID: 33993702 PMCID: PMC8212877 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.121.054698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adjuvant breast cancer therapy containing anthracyclines with or without anti-human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 antibodies and radiotherapy is associated with cancer treatment-related cardiac dysfunction. In the PRADA trial (Prevention of Cardiac Dysfunction During Adjuvant Breast Cancer Therapy), concomitant treatment with the angiotensin receptor blocker candesartan attenuated the reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in women receiving treatment for breast cancer, whereas the β-blocker metoprolol attenuated the increase in cardiac troponins. This study aimed to assess the long-term effects of candesartan and metoprolol or their combination to prevent a reduction in cardiac function and myocardial injury. METHODS In this 2×2 factorial, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, single-center trial, patients with early breast cancer were assigned to concomitant treatment with candesartan cilexetil, metoprolol succinate, or matching placebos. Target doses were 32 and 100 mg, respectively. Study drugs were discontinued after adjuvant therapy. All 120 validly randomized patients were included in the intention-to-treat analysis. The primary outcome measure was change in LVEF assessed by cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging from baseline to extended follow-up. Secondary outcome measures included changes in left ventricular volumes, echocardiographic peak global longitudinal strain, and circulating cardiac troponin concentrations. RESULTS A small decline in LVEF but no significant between-group differences were observed from baseline to extended follow-up, at a median of 23 months (interquartile range, 21 to 28 months) after randomization (candesartan, 1.7% [95% CI, 0.5 to 2.8]; no candesartan, 1.8% [95% CI, 0.6 to 3.0]; metoprolol, 1.6% [95% CI, 0.4 to 2.7]; no metoprolol, 1.9% [95% CI, 0.7 to 3.0]). Candesartan treatment during adjuvant therapy was associated with a significant reduction in left ventricular end-diastolic volume compared with the noncandesartan group (P=0.021) and attenuated decline in global longitudinal strain (P=0.046) at 2 years. No between-group differences in change in cardiac troponin I and T concentrations were observed. CONCLUSIONS Anthracycline-containing adjuvant therapy for early breast cancer was associated with a decline in LVEF during extended follow-up. Candesartan during adjuvant therapy did not prevent reduction in LVEF at 2 years, but was associated with modest reduction in left ventricular end-diastolic volume and preserved global longitudinal strain. These results suggest that a broadly administered cardioprotective approach may not be required in most patients with early breast cancer without preexisting cardiovascular disease. Registration: URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT01434134.
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- Siri Lagethon Heck
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging (S.L.H.), Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway (S.L.H., A.M., A.H.R., H.R., K.S., J.G., G.G., T.O.)
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- Department of Cardiology (A.M., K.S., G.G., T.O.), Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway (S.L.H., A.M., A.H.R., H.R., K.S., J.G., G.G., T.O.)
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- Department of Oncology (A.H.R., J.G.), Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway (S.L.H., A.M., A.H.R., H.R., K.S., J.G., G.G., T.O.)
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- Section for Interventional Cardiology, Department of Cardiology, Division of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases (P.H.), Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Norway
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- Department of Cardiology, Charité Campus Buch, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany (J.S.-M.)
- HELIOS Clinics, Berlin, Germany (J.S.-M.)
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- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Research Support Services, Oslo University Hospital, Norway (M.W.F.)
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, (B.G.), Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Division of Research and Innovation (H.R.), Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway (S.L.H., A.M., A.H.R., H.R., K.S., J.G., G.G., T.O.)
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- Department of Cardiology (A.M., K.S., G.G., T.O.), Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway (S.L.H., A.M., A.H.R., H.R., K.S., J.G., G.G., T.O.)
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- Department of Oncology (A.H.R., J.G.), Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway (S.L.H., A.M., A.H.R., H.R., K.S., J.G., G.G., T.O.)
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- Department of Cardiology (A.M., K.S., G.G., T.O.), Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway (S.L.H., A.M., A.H.R., H.R., K.S., J.G., G.G., T.O.)
- Department of Cardiology, Division of Medicine (G.G.), Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Norway
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- Department of Cardiology (A.M., K.S., G.G., T.O.), Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway (S.L.H., A.M., A.H.R., H.R., K.S., J.G., G.G., T.O.)
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Lee M, Chung WB, Lee JE, Park CS, Park WC, Song BJ, Youn HJ. Candesartan and carvedilol for primary prevention of subclinical cardiotoxicity in breast cancer patients without a cardiovascular risk treated with doxorubicin. Cancer Med 2021; 10:3964-3973. [PMID: 33998163 PMCID: PMC8209607 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.3956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Revised: 03/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is no proven primary preventive strategy for doxorubicin-induced subclinical cardiotoxicity (DISC), especially among patients without a cardiovascular (CV) risk. We investigated the primary preventive effect on DISC of the concomitant use of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) or beta-blockers (BBs), especially among breast cancer patients without a CV risk. METHODS A total of 385 patients who were scheduled for doxorubicin chemotherapy were screened. Among them, 195 patients of the study populations were included and were randomly divided into two groups [candesartan 4 mg q.d. vs. carvedilol 3.125 mg q.d.] and patients who were unwilling to take one of the medications were evaluated as controls. The primary outcomes were the incidence of early DISC (DISC developing within 6 months after chemotherapy), and late DISC (DISC developing only at least 12 months after chemotherapy). RESULT Compared with the control group (8 out of 43 patients (18.6%)), only the candesartan group (4 out of 82 patients (4.9%)) showed a significantly lower incidence of early DISC (p = 0.022). Compared with the control group, the candesartan group demonstrated a significantly reduced decrease in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) throughout the study period [-1.0% vs. -3.00 (p < 0.001) at the first follow-up, -1.10% vs. -3.40(p = 0.009) at the second follow-up]. CONCLUSIONS Among breast cancer patients without a CV risk treated with doxorubicin-containing chemotherapy, subclinical cardiotoxicity is prevalent and concomitant administration of low-dose candesartan might be effective to prevent an early decrease in LVEF. Further large-scale, randomized controlled trials will be needed to confirm our findings.
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- Myunhee Lee
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast-Thyroid surgery, Department of Surgery, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- John J V McMurray
- British Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (J.J.V.M.)
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- Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX (M.P.)
- Imperial College, London, United Kingdom (M.P.)
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Jin S, Kostka K, Posada JD, Kim Y, Seo SI, Lee DY, Shah NH, Roh S, Lim YH, Chae SG, Jin U, Son SJ, Reich C, Rijnbeek PR, Park RW, You SC. Prediction of Major Depressive Disorder Following Beta-Blocker Therapy in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases. J Pers Med 2020; 10:E288. [PMID: 33352870 DOI: 10.3390/jpm10040288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Incident depression has been reported to be associated with poor prognosis in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), which might be associated with beta-blocker therapy. Because early detection and intervention can alleviate the severity of depression, we aimed to develop a machine learning (ML) model predicting the onset of major depressive disorder (MDD). A model based on L1 regularized logistic regression was trained against the South Korean nationwide administrative claims database to identify risk factors for the incident MDD after beta-blocker therapy in patients with CVD. We identified 50,397 patients initiating beta-blockers for CVD, with 774 patients developing MDD within 365 days after initiating beta-blocker therapy. An area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of 0.74 was achieved. A history of non-selective beta-blockers and factors related to anxiety disorder, sleeping problems, and other chronic diseases were the most strong predictors. AUCs of 0.62–0.71 were achieved in the external validation conducted on six independent electronic health records and claims databases in the USA and South Korea. In conclusion, an ML model that identifies patients at high-risk for incident MDD was developed. Application of ML to identify susceptible patients for adverse events of treatment may serve as an important approach for personalized medicine.
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Slade GD, Fillingim RB, Ohrbach R, Hadgraft H, Willis J, Arbes SJ, Tchivileva IE. COMT Genotype and Efficacy of Propranolol for TMD Pain: A Randomized Trial. J Dent Res 2020; 100:163-170. [PMID: 33030089 PMCID: PMC8163522 DOI: 10.1177/0022034520962733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Propranolol is a nonselective β-adrenergic receptor antagonist that is
efficacious in reducing facial pain. There is evidence that its analgesic
efficacy might be modified by variants of the catechol-O-methyltransferase
(COMT) gene. We tested the hypothesis in a subset of 143
non-Hispanic Whites from a randomized controlled trial of patients with painful
temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Patients were genotyped for rs4680, a single
nucleotide polymorphism of COMT, and randomly allocated to
either propranolol 60 mg twice daily or placebo. During the 9-wk follow-up
period, patients recorded daily ratings of facial pain intensity and duration;
the product was computed as an index of facial pain. Postbaseline change in the
index at week 9 (the primary endpoint) was analyzed as a continuous variable and
dichotomized at thresholds of ≥30% and ≥50% reduction. Mixed models for repeated
measures tested for the genotype × treatment group interaction and estimated
means, odds ratios (ORs), and 95% confidence limits (95% CLs) of efficacy within
COMT genotypes assuming an additive genetic model. In
secondary analysis, the cumulative response curves were plotted for dichotomized
reductions ranging from ≥20% to ≥70%, and genotype differences in area under the
curve percentages (%AUC) were calculated to signify efficacy. Mean index
reduction did not differ significantly (P = 0.277) according to
genotype, whereas the dichotomized ≥30% reduction revealed greater efficacy
among G:G homozygotes (OR = 10.9, 95%CL = 2.4, 50.7) than among A:A homozygotes
(OR = 0.8, 95%CL = 0.2, 3.2) with statistically significant interaction
(P = 0.035). Cumulative response curves confirmed greater
(P = 0.003) efficacy for G:G homozygotes (%AUC difference =
43.7, 95%CL = 15.4, 72.1) than for A:A homozygotes (%AUC difference = 6.5, 95%CL
= -30.2, 43.2). The observed antagonistic effect of the A allele on
propranolol’s efficacy was opposite the synergistic effect hypothesized a
priori. This unexpected result highlights the need for better knowledge of
COMT’s role in pain pathogenesis if the gene is to be used
for precision-medicine treatment of TMD (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02437383).
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- G D Slade
- Center for Pain Research and Innovation, Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Division of Pediatric and Public Health, Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Center for Pain Research and Innovation, Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Division of Oral and Craniofacial Health Sciences, Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Williams NM, Vincent LT, Rodriguez GA, Nouri K. Antihypertensives and melanoma: An updated review. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res 2020; 33:806-813. [PMID: 32757474 DOI: 10.1111/pcmr.12918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 07/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Antihypertensive medications are commonly prescribed and well-studied. Given the widespread use and potential side effects, various theories have been made about the relationship between antihypertensives and malignancy, including melanoma. This review describes the current understanding of the most commonly prescribed antihypertensives and their associations with melanoma. The literature demonstrates that diuretics, specifically hydrochlorothiazide and indapamide, may increase the risk of melanoma. While there is no evidence that antihypertensives have a role in melanoma prevention, non-selective β-blocker therapy has been associated with a decreased risk of disease progression and recurrence and may also improve outcomes in patients undergoing immunotherapy. In addition, experimental studies reveal that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, and calcium channel blockers have anti-tumor effects, meriting further study.
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- Natalie M Williams
- Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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- Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Chad T, Ulla M, Garnelo Rey V, Gómez C. High-Dose Insulin for Toxin Induced Cardiogenic Shock: Experience at a New High and Overview of the Evidence. J Emerg Med 2020; 58:317-323. [PMID: 31761461 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2019.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/13/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND High-dose insulin therapy is an effective treatment for cardiogenic shock caused by the overdose of particular medications. Other treatment options are usually of limited benefit. Consensus suggests that early initiation improves efficacy. No ceiling effect has been established at doses in the general range of 0.5-10 units/kg/hour. CASE REPORT A 79-year-old man presented in cardiogenic shock after an intentional overdose of numerous cardioactive medications 10 days after experiencing myocardial infarction. A high-dose insulin infusion was commenced. This was titrated up to a maximum of 20 units/kg/hour (1600 units/hour) and sustained for 32 h (61,334 units total). Minimal adverse events were seen despite this exceptional infusion rate (3 episodes of hypoglycemia and 2 episodes of hypokalemia). Concurrent catecholamine support was used, and cardiovascular function was maintained until all support was withdrawn 5 days after admission. WHY SHOULD AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN BE AWARE OF THIS?: Emergency physicians are pivotal to the successful initiation/up-titration of high-dose insulin therapy. They must balance the potential for treatment failure with other treatment options, mitigate against adverse events in the initial phase of therapy, and coordinate care between other hospital specialties. This case shows that the relative safety and efficacy was extended to an infusion rate of 20 units/kg/hour, the highest recorded in the published literature. This information may help guide treatment of similar cases in the future.
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- Thomas Chad
- Adult Intensive Care Unit, St. Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare National Health Service Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Adult Intensive Care Unit, St. Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare National Health Service Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Adult Intensive Care Unit, St. Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare National Health Service Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Adult Intensive Care Unit, St. Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare National Health Service Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Hashimoto T, Kim GE, Tunin RS, Adesiyun T, Hsu S, Nakagawa R, Zhu G, O'Brien JJ, Hendrick JP, Davis RE, Yao W, Beard D, Hoxie HR, Wennogle LP, Lee DI, Kass DA. Acute Enhancement of Cardiac Function by Phosphodiesterase Type 1 Inhibition. Circulation 2019; 138:1974-1987. [PMID: 30030415 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.117.030490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Phosphodiesterase type-1 (PDE1) hydrolyzes cAMP and cGMP and is constitutively expressed in the heart, although cardiac effects from its acute inhibition in vivo are largely unknown. Existing data are limited to rodents expressing mostly the cGMP-favoring PDE1A isoform. Human heart predominantly expresses PDE1C with balanced selectivity for cAMP and cGMP. Here, we determined the acute effects of PDE1 inhibition in PDE1C-expressing mammals, dogs, and rabbits, in normal and failing hearts, and explored its regulatory pathways. METHODS Conscious dogs chronically instrumented for pressure-volume relations were studied before and after tachypacing-induced heart failure (HF). A selective PDE1 inhibitor (ITI-214) was administered orally or intravenously±dobutamine. Pressure-volume analysis in anesthetized rabbits tested the role of β-adrenergic and adenosine receptor signaling on ITI-214 effects. Sarcomere and calcium dynamics were studied in rabbit left ventricular myocytes. RESULTS In normal and HF dogs, ITI-214 increased load-independent contractility, improved relaxation, and reduced systemic arterial resistance, raising cardiac output without altering systolic blood pressure. Heart rate increased, but less so in HF dogs. ITI-214 effects were additive to β-adrenergic receptor agonism (dobutamine). Dobutamine but not ITI-214 increased plasma cAMP. ITI-214 induced similar cardiovascular effects in rabbits, whereas mice displayed only mild vasodilation and no contractility effects. In rabbits, β-adrenergic receptor blockade (esmolol) prevented ITI-214-mediated chronotropy, but inotropy and vasodilation remained unchanged. By contrast, adenosine A2B-receptor blockade (MRS-1754) suppressed ITI-214 cardiovascular effects. Adding fixed-rate atrial pacing did not alter the findings. ITI-214 alone did not affect sarcomere or whole-cell calcium dynamics, whereas β-adrenergic receptor agonism (isoproterenol) or PDE3 inhibition (cilostamide) increased both. Unlike cilostamide, which further enhanced shortening and peak calcium when combined with isoproterenol, ITI-214 had no impact on these responses. Both PDE1 and PDE3 inhibitors increased shortening and accelerated calcium decay when combined with forskolin, yet only cilostamide increased calcium transients. CONCLUSIONS PDE1 inhibition by ITI-214 in vivo confers acute inotropic, lusitropic, and arterial vasodilatory effects in PDE1C-expressing mammals with and without HF. The effects appear related to cAMP signaling that is different from that provided via β-adrenergic receptors or PDE3 modulation. ITI-214, which has completed phase I trials, may provide a novel therapy for HF.
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- Toru Hashimoto
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (T.H., G.E.K., R.S.T., T.A., S.H., R.N., G.Z., D.I.L., D.A.K.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (T.H., G.E.K., R.S.T., T.A., S.H., R.N., G.Z., D.I.L., D.A.K.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (T.H., G.E.K., R.S.T., T.A., S.H., R.N., G.Z., D.I.L., D.A.K.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (T.H., G.E.K., R.S.T., T.A., S.H., R.N., G.Z., D.I.L., D.A.K.).,Dr Adesiyun's current affiliation is Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyushu University Hospital3 Chome-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (T.H., G.E.K., R.S.T., T.A., S.H., R.N., G.Z., D.I.L., D.A.K.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (T.H., G.E.K., R.S.T., T.A., S.H., R.N., G.Z., D.I.L., D.A.K.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (T.H., G.E.K., R.S.T., T.A., S.H., R.N., G.Z., D.I.L., D.A.K.)
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- Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc, New York, NY (J.J.O'B., J.P.H., R.E.D., W.Y., D.B., H.R.H., L.P.W.)
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- Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc, New York, NY (J.J.O'B., J.P.H., R.E.D., W.Y., D.B., H.R.H., L.P.W.)
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- Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc, New York, NY (J.J.O'B., J.P.H., R.E.D., W.Y., D.B., H.R.H., L.P.W.)
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- Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc, New York, NY (J.J.O'B., J.P.H., R.E.D., W.Y., D.B., H.R.H., L.P.W.)
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- Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc, New York, NY (J.J.O'B., J.P.H., R.E.D., W.Y., D.B., H.R.H., L.P.W.)
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- Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc, New York, NY (J.J.O'B., J.P.H., R.E.D., W.Y., D.B., H.R.H., L.P.W.)
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- Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc, New York, NY (J.J.O'B., J.P.H., R.E.D., W.Y., D.B., H.R.H., L.P.W.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (T.H., G.E.K., R.S.T., T.A., S.H., R.N., G.Z., D.I.L., D.A.K.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (T.H., G.E.K., R.S.T., T.A., S.H., R.N., G.Z., D.I.L., D.A.K.)
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Fuchs C, Wauschkuhn S, Scheer C, Vollmer M, Meissner K, Kuhn SO, Hahnenkamp K, Morelli A, Gründling M, Rehberg S. Continuing chronic beta-blockade in the acute phase of severe sepsis and septic shock is associated with decreased mortality rates up to 90 days. Br J Anaesth 2019; 119:616-625. [PMID: 29121280 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aex231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background There is growing evidence that beta-blockade may reduce mortality in selected patients with sepsis. However, it is unclear if a pre-existing, chronic oral beta-blocker therapy should be continued or discontinued during the acute phase of severe sepsis and septic shock. Methods The present secondary analysis of a prospective observational single centre trial compared patient and treatment characteristics, length of stay and mortality rates between adult patients with severe sepsis or septic shock, in whom chronic beta-blocker therapy was continued or discontinued, respectively. The acute phase was defined as the period ranging from two days before to three days after disease onset. Multivariable Cox regression analysis was performed to compare survival outcomes in patients with pre-existing chronic beta-blockade. Results A total of 296 patients with severe sepsis or septic shock and pre-existing, chronic oral beta-blocker therapy were included. Chronic beta-blocker medication was discontinued during the acute phase of sepsis in 129 patients and continued in 167 patients. Continuation of beta-blocker therapy was significantly associated with decreased hospital (P=0.03), 28-day (P=0.04) and 90-day mortality rates (40.7% vs 52.7%; P=0.046) in contrast to beta-blocker cessation. The differences in survival functions were validated by a Log-rank test (P=0.01). Multivariable analysis identified the continuation of chronic beta-blocker therapy as an independent predictor of improved survival rates (HR = 0.67, 95%-CI (0.48, 0.95), P=0.03). Conclusions Continuing pre-existing chronic beta-blockade might be associated with decreased mortality rates up to 90 days in septic patients.
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- C Fuchs
- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital of Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Strasse, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital of Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Strasse, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital of Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Strasse, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, University Hospital of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital of Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Strasse, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital of Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Strasse, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital of Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Strasse, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrological, Anesthesiological and Geriatric Sciences, University of Rome, La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital of Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Strasse, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital of Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Strasse, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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Jørgensen ME, Andersson C, Venkatesan S, Sanders RD. Beta-blockers in noncardiac surgery: Did observational studies put us back on safe ground? Br J Anaesth 2018; 121:16-25. [PMID: 29935568 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2018.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2017] [Revised: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Based on landmark trials, international guidelines had for years promoted the use of beta-blockers in the setting of non-cardiac surgery. In 2011, concerns were raised regarding the integrity of some of the landmark trials, as the Dutch Erasmus Medical Center found some of them to be scientifically incorrect. Based on the remaining studies that were to be trusted, investigations showed that, in contrast to prior beliefs, the widespread use of perioperative beta-blockers might be harmful. A call for further investigations into the matter ushered in several observational studies evaluating the safety of perioperative beta-blocker therapy in specific patient subgroups. Within this review, we discuss important aspects for making these decisions, and compare the major observational studies and specific estimates of risk in subgroups of interest. We conclude that patients at high risk with heavy co-morbidities, such as heart failure, may benefit from beta-blocker therapy, whereas low-risk patients, such as patients with uncomplicated hypertension, may be at increased risk with beta-blocker therapy. We provide a critical review of current perioperative guidelines in view of the new observational data, suggesting that the recommended schematics, such as the Revised Cardiac Risk Index, for risk stratification of patients in this setting may be suboptimal. Further, we provide discussions of other aspects, including risk of sepsis, type of beta-blocker, and the potential of perioperative beta-blocker withdrawal, which may be important in guiding future studies. Summarising the current evidence, we argue that, after a precarious decade, we may just now, be back on safe ground.
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- M E Jørgensen
- The Cardiovascular Research Center, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- The Cardiovascular Research Center, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Anesthesiology & Critical Care Trials & Interdisciplinary Outcome Network, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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Kim SG, Larson JJ, Lee JS, Therneau TM, Kim WR. Beneficial and harmful effects of nonselective beta blockade on acute kidney injury in liver transplant candidates. Liver Transpl 2017; 23:733-740. [PMID: 28187503 PMCID: PMC5449204 DOI: 10.1002/lt.24744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2016] [Accepted: 01/04/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Nonselective beta-blockers (NSBBs) have played an important role in the prevention of portal hypertensive bleeding in patients with cirrhosis. However, recent studies have suggested that NSBBs may be harmful in some patients with end-stage liver disease. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the association between use of NSBB and the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI). We conducted a nested case-control study in a cohort of liver transplant wait-list registrants. Each patient with AKI was matched to a control by the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease-Na score, age, serum creatinine, and follow-up duration. Out of a total of 2361 wait-list registrants, 205 patients developed AKI after a median follow-up duration of 18.2 months. When compared with matched controls, ascites (79.0% versus 51.7%) and non-Caucasian race (16.6% versus 7.8%) were more common among the cases. The frequency of NSBB use was higher among the cases than controls, albeit insignificantly (45.9% versus 37.1%; P = 0.08). In multivariate analyses, the impact of nonselective beta blockade on the development of AKI was dependent on the presence of ascites: nonselective beta blockade in patients with ascites significantly increased the risk of AKI (hazard ratio [HR], 3.31; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.57-6.95), whereas in patients without ascites, NSBB use reduced it (HR, 0.19; 95% CI, 0.06-0.60). Potential benefits and harms of a NSBB in terms of AKI depend on the presence of ascites in liver transplant candidates. NSBB therapy in patients with cirrhosis may need to be individualized. Liver Transplantation 23 733-740 2017 AASLD.
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- Sang Gyune Kim
- Digestive Disease Center and Research Institute, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Clinical Research Center, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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Shiotsuka J, Steel A, Downar J. The Sedative Effect of Propranolol on Critically Ill Patients: A Case Series. Front Med (Lausanne) 2017; 4:44. [PMID: 28523268 PMCID: PMC5415564 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2017.00044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2017] [Accepted: 04/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Recent studies have examined the effectiveness of alpha-2 adrenergic agonists for controlling delirium and agitation. Propranolol, a non-selective beta-adrenergic antagonist with good penetration of the blood-brain barrier, has not been investigated for this purpose. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of all patients who were prescribed propranolol in our Medical Surgical ICU from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2013. We recorded the sedation level and daily dose of sedatives, analgesics, and antipsychotics administered each day for 6 days after starting propranolol, and compared them to the day before starting propranolol. RESULTS Sixty-four patients met inclusion criteria. Thirty-eight episodes met exclusion criteria, leaving 27 patients (31 episodes). The administration of propranolol was associated with significant reductions in fentanyl equivalents (65%, p = 0.009), midazolam equivalents (57%, p = 0.048), propofol (16%, p = 0.009), and haloperidol (44%, p = 0.024) on day 2 after starting propranolol compared with baseline. A stratified analysis showed that these decreases were seen regardless of clinical improvement or deterioration. CONCLUSION The use of propranolol was associated with a significant reduction in doses of sedatives and analgesia. Further studies are needed to determine whether propranolol may be a useful adjuvant for managing delirium and agitation in the ICU.
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- Junji Shiotsuka
- Division of Critical Care, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Critical Care, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Anaesthesiology, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Critical Care, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Lindahl B, Baron T, Erlinge D, Hadziosmanovic N, Nordenskjöld A, Gard A, Jernberg T. Medical Therapy for Secondary Prevention and Long-Term Outcome in Patients With Myocardial Infarction With Nonobstructive Coronary Artery Disease. Circulation 2017; 135:1481-1489. [PMID: 28179398 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.116.026336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 260] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2016] [Accepted: 01/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) occurs in 5% to 10% of all patients with myocardial infarction. Clinical trials of secondary prevention treatment in MINOCA patients are lacking. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the associations between treatment with statins, renin-angiotensin system blockers, β-blockers, dual antiplatelet therapy, and long-term cardiovascular events. METHODS This is an observational study of MINOCA patients recorded in the SWEDEHEART registry (the Swedish Web-system for Enhancement and Development of Evidence-based care in Heart disease Evaluated According to Recommended Therapy) between July 2003 and June 2013 and followed until December 2013 for outcome events in the Swedish Cause of Death Register and National Patient Register. Of 199 162 myocardial infarction admissions, 9466 consecutive unique patients with MINOCA were identified. Among those, the 9136 patients surviving the first 30 days after discharge constituted the study population. Mean age was 65.3 years, and 61% were women. No patient was lost to follow-up. A stratified propensity score analysis was performed to match treated and untreated groups. The association between treatment and outcome was estimated by comparing between treated and untreated groups by using Cox proportional hazards models. The exposures were treatment at discharge with statins, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers, β-blockers, and dual antiplatelet therapy. The primary end point was major adverse cardiac events defined as all-cause mortality, hospitalization for myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, and heart failure. RESULTS At discharge, 84.5%, 64.1%, 83.4%, and 66.4% of the patients were on statins, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers, β-blockers, and dual antiplatelet therapy, respectively. During the follow-up of a mean of 4.1 years, 2183 (23.9%) patients experienced a major adverse cardiac event. The hazard ratios (95% confidence intervals) for major adverse cardiac events were 0.77 (0.68-0.87), 0.82 (0.73-0.93), and 0.86 (0.74-1.01) in patients on statins, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers, and β-blockers, respectively. For patients on dual antiplatelet therapy followed for 1 year, the hazard ratio was 0.90 (0.74-1.08). CONCLUSIONS The results indicate long-term beneficial effects of treatment with statins and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers on outcome in patients with MINOCA, a trend toward a positive effect of β-blocker treatment, and a neutral effect of dual antiplatelet therapy. Properly powered randomized clinical trials to confirm these results are warranted.
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- Bertil Lindahl
- From Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology, Uppsala University, Sweden (B.L., T.B., A.G.); Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala University, Sweden (B.L., T.B., N.H., A.G.); Department of Cardiology, Lund University, Sweden (D.E.); Örebro University, Faculty of Health, Department of Cardiology, Sweden (A.N.); and Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Department of Cardiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden (T.J.).
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- From Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology, Uppsala University, Sweden (B.L., T.B., A.G.); Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala University, Sweden (B.L., T.B., N.H., A.G.); Department of Cardiology, Lund University, Sweden (D.E.); Örebro University, Faculty of Health, Department of Cardiology, Sweden (A.N.); and Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Department of Cardiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden (T.J.)
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- From Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology, Uppsala University, Sweden (B.L., T.B., A.G.); Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala University, Sweden (B.L., T.B., N.H., A.G.); Department of Cardiology, Lund University, Sweden (D.E.); Örebro University, Faculty of Health, Department of Cardiology, Sweden (A.N.); and Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Department of Cardiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden (T.J.)
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- From Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology, Uppsala University, Sweden (B.L., T.B., A.G.); Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala University, Sweden (B.L., T.B., N.H., A.G.); Department of Cardiology, Lund University, Sweden (D.E.); Örebro University, Faculty of Health, Department of Cardiology, Sweden (A.N.); and Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Department of Cardiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden (T.J.)
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- From Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology, Uppsala University, Sweden (B.L., T.B., A.G.); Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala University, Sweden (B.L., T.B., N.H., A.G.); Department of Cardiology, Lund University, Sweden (D.E.); Örebro University, Faculty of Health, Department of Cardiology, Sweden (A.N.); and Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Department of Cardiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden (T.J.)
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- From Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology, Uppsala University, Sweden (B.L., T.B., A.G.); Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala University, Sweden (B.L., T.B., N.H., A.G.); Department of Cardiology, Lund University, Sweden (D.E.); Örebro University, Faculty of Health, Department of Cardiology, Sweden (A.N.); and Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Department of Cardiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden (T.J.)
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- From Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology, Uppsala University, Sweden (B.L., T.B., A.G.); Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala University, Sweden (B.L., T.B., N.H., A.G.); Department of Cardiology, Lund University, Sweden (D.E.); Örebro University, Faculty of Health, Department of Cardiology, Sweden (A.N.); and Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Department of Cardiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden (T.J.)
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Fonarow GC, Ziaeian B. Gaps in Adherence to Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy Before Defibrillator Implantation. J Am Coll Cardiol 2016; 67:1070-1073. [PMID: 26940928 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2015.12.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2015] [Revised: 12/09/2015] [Accepted: 12/14/2015] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Gregg C Fonarow
- Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center, University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.
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- Division of Cardiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California; Department of Health Policy and Management, Fielding School of Public Health at UCLA, Los Angeles, California
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Piek JJ, van Lavieren MA. Accelerate and Decelerate in Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2016; 9:241-243. [PMID: 26847115 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2015.11.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2015] [Revised: 11/23/2015] [Accepted: 11/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Jan J Piek
- AMC Heartcenter, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- AMC Heartcenter, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Goldberger JJ, Bonow RO, Cuffe M, Liu L, Rosenberg Y, Shah PK, Smith SC, Subačius H. Effect of Beta-Blocker Dose on Survival After Acute Myocardial Infarction. J Am Coll Cardiol 2015; 66:1431-41. [PMID: 26403339 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2015.07.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2015] [Revised: 07/20/2015] [Accepted: 07/21/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Beta-blocker therapy after acute myocardial infarction (MI) improves survival. Beta-blocker doses used in clinical practice are often substantially lower than those used in the randomized trials establishing their efficacy. OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the association of beta-blocker dose with survival after acute MI, hypothesizing that higher dose beta-blocker therapy will be associated with increased survival. METHODS A multicenter registry enrolled 7,057 consecutive patients with acute MI. Discharge beta-blocker dose was indexed to the target beta-blocker doses used in randomized clinical trials, grouped as >0% to 12.5%, >12.5% to 25%, >25% to 50%, and >50% of target dose. Follow-up vital status was assessed, with the primary endpoint of time-to-death right-censored at 2 years. Multivariable and propensity score analyses were used to account for group differences. RESULTS Of 6,682 patients with follow-up (median 2.1 years), 91.5% were discharged on a beta-blocker (mean dose 38.1% of the target dose). Lower mortality was observed with all beta-blocker doses (p < 0.0002) versus no beta-blocker therapy. After multivariable adjustment, hazard ratios for 2-year mortality compared with the >50% dose were 0.862 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.677 to 1.098), 0.799 (95% CI: 0.635 to 1.005), and 0.963 (95% CI: 0.765 to 1.213) for the >0% to 12.5%, >12.5% to 25%, and >25% to 50% of target dose groups, respectively. Multivariable analysis with an extended set of covariates and propensity score analysis also demonstrated that higher doses were not associated with better outcome. CONCLUSIONS These data do not demonstrate increased survival in patients treated with beta-blocker doses approximating those used in previous randomized clinical trials compared with lower doses. These findings provide the rationale to re-engage in research to establish appropriate beta-blocker dosing after MI to derive optimal benefit from this therapy. (The PACE-MI Registry Study-Outcomes of Beta-blocker Therapy After Myocardial Infarction [OBTAIN]: NCT00430612).
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- Jeffrey J Goldberger
- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation and the Division of Cardiology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois.
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation and the Division of Cardiology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Hospital Corporation of America, Brentwood, Tennessee
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
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- Heart and Vascular Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Center for Cardiovascular Innovation and the Division of Cardiology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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Zhang H, Yuan X, Zhang H, Chen S, Zhao Y, Hua K, Rao C, Wang W, Sun H, Hu S, Zheng Z. Efficacy of Long-Term β-Blocker Therapy for Secondary Prevention of Long-Term Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery. Circulation 2015; 131:2194-201. [PMID: 25908770 PMCID: PMC4472324 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.114.014209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2014] [Accepted: 04/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background— Conflicting results from recent observational studies have raised questions concerning the benefit of β-blockers for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Furthermore, the efficacy of long-term β-blocker therapy in CABG patients after hospital discharge is uncertain. Methods and Results— The study included 5926 consecutive patients who underwent CABG and were discharged alive. The prevalence and consistency of β-blocker use were determined in patients with and without a history of myocardial infarction (MI). β-Blockers were always used in 1280 patients (50.9%) with and 1642 patients (48.1%) without previous MI after CABG. Compared with always users (n=2922, 49.3%), the risk of all-cause death was significantly higher among inconsistent β-blocker users (hazard ratio [HR], 1.96; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.50–2.57), and never using β-blockers was associated with increased risk of both all-cause death (HR, 1.42; 95% CI, 1.01–2.00) and the composite of adverse cardiovascular events (HR, 1.29; 95% CI, 1.10–1.50). In the cohort without MI, the HR for all-cause death was 1.70 (95% CI, 1.17–2.48) in inconsistent users and 1.23 (95% CI, 0.76–1.99) in never users. In the MI cohort, mortality was higher for inconsistent users (HR, 2.14; 95% CI, 1.43–3.20) and for never users (HR, 1.59; 95% CI, 1.07–2.63). Consistent results were obtained in equivalent sensitivity analyses. Conclusions— In patients with or without previous MI undergoing CABG, the consistent use of β-blockers was associated with a lower risk of long-term mortality and adverse cardiovascular events. Strategies should be developed to understand and improve discharge prescription of β-blockers and long-term patient adherence.
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- Heng Zhang
- From National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, Haibo Zhang, Y.Z., K.H., C.R., S.H., Z.Z.); Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, X.Y., K.H., C.R., W.W., H.S., S.H., Z.Z.); and School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- From National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, Haibo Zhang, Y.Z., K.H., C.R., S.H., Z.Z.); Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, X.Y., K.H., C.R., W.W., H.S., S.H., Z.Z.); and School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- From National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, Haibo Zhang, Y.Z., K.H., C.R., S.H., Z.Z.); Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, X.Y., K.H., C.R., W.W., H.S., S.H., Z.Z.); and School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- From National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, Haibo Zhang, Y.Z., K.H., C.R., S.H., Z.Z.); Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, X.Y., K.H., C.R., W.W., H.S., S.H., Z.Z.); and School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- From National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, Haibo Zhang, Y.Z., K.H., C.R., S.H., Z.Z.); Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, X.Y., K.H., C.R., W.W., H.S., S.H., Z.Z.); and School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- From National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, Haibo Zhang, Y.Z., K.H., C.R., S.H., Z.Z.); Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, X.Y., K.H., C.R., W.W., H.S., S.H., Z.Z.); and School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- From National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, Haibo Zhang, Y.Z., K.H., C.R., S.H., Z.Z.); Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, X.Y., K.H., C.R., W.W., H.S., S.H., Z.Z.); and School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- From National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, Haibo Zhang, Y.Z., K.H., C.R., S.H., Z.Z.); Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, X.Y., K.H., C.R., W.W., H.S., S.H., Z.Z.); and School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- From National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, Haibo Zhang, Y.Z., K.H., C.R., S.H., Z.Z.); Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, X.Y., K.H., C.R., W.W., H.S., S.H., Z.Z.); and School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- From National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, Haibo Zhang, Y.Z., K.H., C.R., S.H., Z.Z.); Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, X.Y., K.H., C.R., W.W., H.S., S.H., Z.Z.); and School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- From National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, Haibo Zhang, Y.Z., K.H., C.R., S.H., Z.Z.); Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (Heng Zhang, X.Y., K.H., C.R., W.W., H.S., S.H., Z.Z.); and School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Fox CS, Hall JL, Arnett DK, Ashley EA, Delles C, Engler MB, Freeman MW, Johnson JA, Lanfear DE, Liggett SB, Lusis AJ, Loscalzo J, MacRae CA, Musunuru K, Newby LK, O'Donnell CJ, Rich SS, Terzic A. Future translational applications from the contemporary genomics era: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation 2015; 131:1715-36. [PMID: 25882488 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000000211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The field of genetics and genomics has advanced considerably with the achievement of recent milestones encompassing the identification of many loci for cardiovascular disease and variable drug responses. Despite this achievement, a gap exists in the understanding and advancement to meaningful translation that directly affects disease prevention and clinical care. The purpose of this scientific statement is to address the gap between genetic discoveries and their practical application to cardiovascular clinical care. In brief, this scientific statement assesses the current timeline for effective translation of basic discoveries to clinical advances, highlighting past successes. Current discoveries in the area of genetics and genomics are covered next, followed by future expectations, tools, and competencies for achieving the goal of improving clinical care.
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Parathyroid (PTH) exploration surgery carries the risk of developing post-operative thyroiditis due to vigorous manual manipulation of the thyroid gland during surgery. Post-operative thyroiditis has a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. However, it remains underreported. Here, we describe a case of post-operative transient thyroiditis in a 33-year-old male who developed 3 days after parathyroidectomy for PTH hyperplasia. We review the limited literature regarding this interesting entity.
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- Yasser Ali Hakami
- Obesity, Endocrine and Metabolism Center, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- *Correspondence: Yasser Ali Hakami, Obesity, Endocrine and Metabolism Center, King Fahad Medical City, Aldabab Street, P.O. Box 59046, Riyadh 11525, Saudi Arabia,
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Fleisher LA, Fleischmann KE, Auerbach AD, Barnason SA, Beckman JA, Bozkurt B, Davila-Roman VG, Gerhard-Herman MD, Holly TA, Kane GC, Marine JE, Nelson MT, Spencer CC, Thompson A, Ting HH, Uretsky BF, Wijeysundera DN. 2014 ACC/AHA guideline on perioperative cardiovascular evaluation and management of patients undergoing noncardiac surgery: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on practice guidelines. J Am Coll Cardiol 2014; 64:e77-137. [PMID: 25091544 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2014.07.944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 806] [Impact Index Per Article: 80.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery is associated with increases in the risk of complications, length of intensive care unit stay, and cost of care. Beta blockers are effective for controlling myocardial ischemia and arrhythmia and suppressing inflammatory cytokines. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of administrating a short-acting beta-adrenoceptor antagonist, landiolol, on postoperative atrial fibrillation. METHODS 136 patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting were single-blindly assigned randomly to landiolol (n = 68) and non-landiolol (control, n = 68) groups. In the landiolol group, the beta blocker was administered from the beginning of the operation until postoperative day 2. The primary endpoint was the incidence of atrial fibrillation until postoperative day 7, and the secondary endpoints were the postoperative levels of troponin I, creatine kinase MB-isoenzyme, and C-reactive protein. RESULTS The incidence of atrial fibrillation was significantly lower in the landiolol group compared to the control group (13/68, 19% vs. 25/68, 37%, p = 0.02, logrank test). Landiolol also significantly reduced the postoperative peak C-reactive protein level compared to the control group (132 ± 55.4 vs. 161 ± 50.9 mgċL(-1), p = 0.004). CONCLUSION Low-dose continuous infusion of landiolol reduced the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation, and significantly suppressed inflammation.
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- Shinji Ogawa
- Cardiovascular Surgery, Toyohashi Heart Center, Toyohashi, Japan
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OBJECTIVES many studies have shown that oral beta blockers reduce the incidence of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass. The goal of this study was to determine whether landiolol, an intravenous beta blocker, reduces the incidence of atrial fibrillation after off-pump coronary artery bypass. METHODS 39 consecutive patients were given landiolol after coronary artery bypass, and 20 who were not given landiolol served as a control group. Landiolol was intravenously administered at 1 µg.kg(-1).min(-1) in the intensive care unit. RESULTS the mean dose of landiolol was 2.3 ± 1.2 1 µg.kg(-1).min(-1). The incidence of atrial fibrillation during intensive care unit stay was significantly lower in the landiolol group compared to the control group: 2.6% (1/39) vs. 20% (4/20). Heart rate after landiolol administration was significantly lower than that before administration, whereas landiolol had no effect on blood pressure. C-reactive protein and creatine kinase levels 7 days after surgery were significantly lower in the landiolol group. CONCLUSION continuous administration of landiolol at a low dose after off-pump coronary artery bypass reduced the incidence of atrial fibrillation.
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- Kazuma Maisawa
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Saitama City Hospital, Saitama City, Saitama, Japan
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is associated with at least transient episodes of hypertension and tachycardia. Beta-blocking agents may be indicated to prevent cardiovascular complications and may shorten seizure duration. This review evaluates studies that used beta-blocking agents during ECT to determine which agent has the most favourable outcomes on cardiovascular variables and seizure duration. A Medline database search was made using the combined keywords 'adrenergic beta-antagonists' and 'electroconvulsive therapy'. The search was restricted to double-blind randomized controlled trials and yielded 29 original studies. With the use of esmolol, significant attenuating effects were found on cardiovascular parameters in the first 5 min after stimulation; its shortening effects on seizure duration may be dose-related. With the use of labetalol, findings on cardiovascular effects were inconsistent during the first minutes after stimulation but were significant after 5 min and thereafter; seizure duration was scarcely studied. Landiolol attenuates heart rate but with inconsistent findings regarding arterial pressure (AP); seizure duration was mostly unaffected. Esmolol appears to be effective in reducing the cardiovascular response, although seizure duration may be affected with higher dosages. Landiolol can be considered a suitable alternative, but effects on AP need further investigation. Labetalol has been studied to a lesser extent and may have prolonged cardiovascular effects. The included studies varied in design, methodology, and the amount of exact data provided in the publications. Further study of beta-blocking agents in ECT is clearly necessary.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Erasmus Medical Centre, PO Box 2040, Rotterdam 3000 CA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Erasmus Medical Centre, PO Box 2040, Rotterdam 3000 CA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Erasmus Medical Centre, PO Box 2040, Rotterdam 3000 CA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Erasmus Medical Centre, PO Box 2040, Rotterdam 3000 CA, The Netherlands
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Wijeysundera DN, Duncan D, Nkonde-Price C, Virani SS, Washam JB, Fleischmann KE, Fleisher LA. Perioperative beta blockade in noncardiac surgery: a systematic review for the 2014 ACC/AHA guideline on perioperative cardiovascular evaluation and management of patients undergoing noncardiac surgery: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. Circulation 2014; 130:2246-64. [PMID: 25085964 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000000104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To review the literature systematically to determine whether initiation of beta blockade within 45 days prior to noncardiac surgery reduces 30-day cardiovascular morbidity and mortality rates. METHODS PubMed (up to April 2013), Embase (up to April 2013), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (up to March 2013), and conference abstracts (January 2011 to April 2013) were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies comparing perioperative beta blockade with inactive control during noncardiac surgery. Pooled relative risks (RRs) were calculated under the random-effects model. We conducted subgroup analyses to assess how the DECREASE-I (Dutch Echocardiographic Cardiac Risk Evaluation Applying Stress Echocardiography), DECREASE-IV, and POISE-1 (Perioperative Ischemic Evaluation) trials influenced our conclusions. RESULTS We identified 17 studies, of which 16 were RCTs (12 043 participants) and 1 was a cohort study (348 participants). Aside from the DECREASE trials, all other RCTs initiated beta blockade within 1 day or less prior to surgery. Among RCTs, beta blockade decreased nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI) (RR: 0.69; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.58 to 0.82) but increased nonfatal stroke (RR: 1.76; 95% CI: 1.07 to 2.91), hypotension (RR: 1.47; 95% CI: 1.34 to 1.60), and bradycardia (RR: 2.61; 95% CI: 2.18 to 3.12). These findings were qualitatively unchanged after the DECREASE and POISE-1 trials were excluded. Effects on mortality rate differed significantly between the DECREASE trials and other trials. Beta blockers were associated with a trend toward reduced all-cause mortality rate in the DECREASE trials (RR: 0.42; 95% CI: 0.15 to 1.22) but with increased all-cause mortality rate in other trials (RR: 1.30; 95% CI: 1.03 to 1.64). Beta blockers reduced cardiovascular mortality rate in the DECREASE trials (RR: 0.17; 95% CI: 0.05 to 0.64) but were associated with trends toward increased cardiovascular mortality rate in other trials (RR: 1.25; 95% CI: 0.92 to 1.71). These differences were qualitatively unchanged after the POISE-1 trial was excluded. CONCLUSIONS Perioperative beta blockade started within 1 day or less before noncardiac surgery prevents nonfatal MI but increases risks of stroke, death, hypotension, and bradycardia. Without the controversial DECREASE studies, there are insufficient data on beta blockade started 2 or more days prior to surgery. Multicenter RCTs are needed to address this knowledge gap.
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Fleisher LA, Fleischmann KE, Auerbach AD, Barnason SA, Beckman JA, Bozkurt B, Davila-Roman VG, Gerhard-Herman MD, Holly TA, Kane GC, Marine JE, Nelson MT, Spencer CC, Thompson A, Ting HH, Uretsky BF, Wijeysundera DN. 2014 ACC/AHA guideline on perioperative cardiovascular evaluation and management of patients undergoing noncardiac surgery: executive summary: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. Circulation 2014; 130:2215-45. [PMID: 25085962 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000000105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 447] [Impact Index Per Article: 44.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Fleisher LA, Fleischmann KE, Auerbach AD, Barnason SA, Beckman JA, Bozkurt B, Davila-Roman VG, Gerhard-Herman MD, Holly TA, Kane GC, Marine JE, Nelson MT, Spencer CC, Thompson A, Ting HH, Uretsky BF, Wijeysundera DN. 2014 ACC/AHA guideline on perioperative cardiovascular evaluation and management of patients undergoing noncardiac surgery: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. Circulation 2014; 130:e278-333. [PMID: 25085961 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000000106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 209] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Wijeysundera DN, Duncan D, Nkonde-Price C, Virani SS, Washam JB, Fleischmann KE, Fleisher LA. Perioperative beta blockade in noncardiac surgery: a systematic review for the 2014 ACC/AHA guideline on perioperative cardiovascular evaluation and management of patients undergoing noncardiac surgery: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on practice guidelines. J Am Coll Cardiol 2014; 64:2406-25. [PMID: 25091545 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2014.07.939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To review the literature systematically to determine whether initiation of beta blockade within 45 days prior to noncardiac surgery reduces 30-day cardiovascular morbidity and mortality rates. METHODS PubMed (up to April 2013), Embase (up to April 2013), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (up to March 2013), and conference abstracts (January 2011 to April 2013) were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies comparing perioperative beta blockade with inactive control during noncardiac surgery. Pooled relative risks (RRs) were calculated under the random-effects model. We conducted subgroup analyses to assess how the DECREASE-I (Dutch Echocardiographic Cardiac Risk Evaluation Applying Stress Echocardiography), DECREASE-IV, and POISE-1 (Perioperative Ischemic Evaluation) trials influenced our conclusions. RESULTS We identified 17 studies, of which 16 were RCTs (12,043 participants) and 1 was a cohort study (348 participants). Aside from the DECREASE trials, all other RCTs initiated beta blockade within 1 day or less prior to surgery. Among RCTs, beta blockade decreased nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI) (RR: 0.69; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.58 to 0.82) but increased nonfatal stroke (RR: 1.76; 95% CI:1.07 to 2.91), hypotension (RR: 1.47; 95% CI: 1.34 to 1.60), and bradycardia (RR: 2.61; 95% CI: 2.18 to 3.12). These findings were qualitatively unchanged after the DECREASE and POISE-1 trials were excluded. Effects on mortality rate differed significantly between the DECREASE trials and other trials. Beta blockers were associated with a trend toward reduced all-cause mortality rate in the DECREASE trials (RR: 0.42; 95% CI: 0.15 to 1.22) but with increased all-cause mortality rate in other trials (RR: 1.30; 95% CI: 1.03 to 1.64). Beta blockers reduced cardiovascular mortality rate in the DECREASE trials (RR:0.17; 95% CI: 0.05 to 0.64) but were associated with trends toward increased cardiovascular mortality rate in other trials (RR: 1.25; 95% CI: 0.92 to 1.71). These differences were qualitatively unchanged after the POISE-1 trial was excluded. CONCLUSIONS Perioperative beta blockade started within 1 day or less before noncardiac surgery prevents nonfatal MI but increases risks of stroke, death, hypotension, and bradycardia. Without the controversial DECREASE studies, there are insufficient data on beta blockade started 2 or more days prior to surgery. Multicenter RCTs are needed to address this knowledge gap.
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Vaz-de-Melo RO, Giollo-Júnior LT, Martinelli DD, Moreno-Júnior H, Mota-Gomes MA, Cipullo JP, Yugar-Toledo JC, Vilela-Martin JF. Nebivolol reduces central blood pressure in stage I hypertensive patients: experimental single cohort study. SAO PAULO MED J 2014; 132:290-6. [PMID: 25054966 PMCID: PMC10496750 DOI: 10.1590/1516-3180.2014.1325704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2013] [Revised: 10/14/2013] [Accepted: 10/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVES Assessment of central blood pressure (BP) has grown substantially over recent years because evidence has shown that central BP is more relevant to cardiovascular outcomes than peripheral BP. Thus, different classes of antihypertensive drugs have different effects on central BP despite similar reductions in brachial BP. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of nebivolol, a β-blocker with vasodilator properties, on the biochemical and hemodynamic parameters of hypertensive patients. DESIGN AND SETTING Experimental single cohort study conducted in the outpatient clinic of a university hospital. METHODS Twenty-six patients were recruited. All of them underwent biochemical and hemodynamic evaluation (BP, heart rate (HR), central BP and augmentation index) before and after 3 months of using nebivolol. RESULTS 88.5% of the patients were male; their mean age was 49.7 ± 9.3 years and most of them were overweight (29.6 ± 3.1 kg/m2) with large abdominal waist (102.1 ± 7.2 cm). There were significant decreases in peripheral systolic BP (P = 0.0020), diastolic BP (P = 0.0049), HR (P < 0.0001) and central BP (129.9 ± 12.3 versus 122.3 ± 10.3 mmHg; P = 0.0083) after treatment, in comparison with the baseline values. There was no statistical difference in the augmentation index or in the biochemical parameters, from before to after the treatment. CONCLUSIONS Nebivolol use seems to be associated with significant reduction of central BP in stage I hypertensive patients, in addition to reductions in brachial systolic and diastolic BP.
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- Renan Oliveira Vaz-de-Melo
- MD. Resident in Internal Medicine, Hospital de Base, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto (Famerp), São Paulo, Brazil
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- BSc. Master's Student and Physiotherapist, Hospital de Base, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto (Famerp), São Paulo, Brazil
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- BSc. Nurse, Hospital de Base, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto (Famerp), São Paulo, Brazil
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- MD, PhD. Full Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Pharmacology Laboratory, School of Medical Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- MD. Full Professor, Universidade Estadual de Ciências Médicas de Alagoas (Uncisal), Maceió, Brazil
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- MD, PhD. Collaborating Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto (Famerp), São Paulo, Brazil
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- MD, PhD. Collaborating Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto (Famerp), São Paulo, Brazil
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- MD, PhD. Adjunct Professor, Head of Department of Internal Medicine and Coordinator of Hypertension Clinic, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto (Famerp), São Paulo, Brazil
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Scheer FAJL, Morris CJ, Garcia JI, Smales C, Kelly EE, Marks J, Malhotra A, Shea SA. Repeated melatonin supplementation improves sleep in hypertensive patients treated with beta-blockers: a randomized controlled trial. Sleep 2012; 35:1395-402. [PMID: 23024438 PMCID: PMC3443766 DOI: 10.5665/sleep.2122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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STUDY OBJECTIVES In the United States alone, approximately 22 million people take beta-blockers chronically. These medications suppress endogenous nighttime melatonin secretion, which may explain a reported side effect of insomnia. Therefore, we tested whether nightly melatonin supplementation improves sleep in hypertensive patients treated with beta-blockers. DESIGN Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group design. SETTING Clinical and Translational Research Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston. PATIENTS Sixteen hypertensive patients (age 45-64 yr; 9 women) treated with the beta-blockers atenolol or metoprolol. INTERVENTIONS Two 4-day in-laboratory admissions including polysomnographically recorded sleep. After the baseline assessment during the first admission, patients were randomized to 2.5 mg melatonin or placebo (nightly for 3 weeks), after which sleep was assessed again during the second 4-day admission. Baseline-adjusted values are reported. One patient was removed from analysis because of an unstable dose of prescription medication. MEASUREMENTS AND RESULTS In comparison with placebo, 3 weeks of melatonin supplementation significantly increased total sleep time (+36 min; P = 0.046), increased sleep efficiency (+7.6%; P = 0.046), and decreased sleep onset latency to Stage 2 (-14 min; P = 0.001) as assessed by polysomnography. Compared with placebo, melatonin significantly increased Stage 2 sleep (+41 min; P = 0.037) but did not significantly change the durations of other sleep stages. The sleep onset latency remained significantly shortened on the night after discontinuation of melatonin administration (-25 min; P = 0.001), suggesting a carryover effect. CONCLUSION n hypertensive patients treated with beta-blockers, 3 weeks of nightly melatonin supplementation significantly improved sleep quality, without apparent tolerance and without rebound sleep disturbance during withdrawal of melatonin supplementation (in fact, a positive carryover effect was demonstrated). These findings may assist in developing countermeasures against sleep disturbances associated with beta-blocker therapy. CLINICAL TRIAL INFORMATION his study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: NCT00238108; trial name: Melatonin Supplements for Improving Sleep in Individuals with Hypertension; URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00238108.
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- Frank A J L Scheer
- Medical Chronobiology Program, Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
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The purpose of this review is to present the preclinical, epidemiological and clinical data relevant to the association between β-blockers and breast cancer progression. Preclinical studies have shown that β-adrenergic receptor (β-AR) signalling can inhibit multiple cellular processes involved in breast cancer progression and metastasis, including extracellular matrix invasion, expression of inflammatory and chemotactic cytokines, angiogenesis and tumour immune responses. This has led to the hypothesis that the commonly prescribed class of β-AR antagonist drugs (β-blockers) may favourably impact cancer progression. A number of recent pharmacoepidemiological studies have examined the association between β-blocker exposure and breast cancer progression. The results from these studies have suggested a potential role for targeting the β-AR pathway in breast cancer patients. Larger observational studies are, however, required to confirm these results. Questions regarding the type of β-blocker, predictive biomarkers or tumour characteristics, appropriate treatment paradigms and, most importantly, efficacy must also be answered in randomized clinical studies before β-blockers can be considered a therapeutic option for patients with breast cancer.
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- Thomas I Barron
- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St James's Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland
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The purpose of this review is to present the preclinical, epidemiological and clinical data relevant to the association between β-blockers and breast cancer progression. Preclinical studies have shown that β-adrenergic receptor (β-AR) signalling can inhibit multiple cellular processes involved in breast cancer progression and metastasis, including extracellular matrix invasion, expression of inflammatory and chemotactic cytokines, angiogenesis and tumour immune responses. This has led to the hypothesis that the commonly prescribed class of β-AR antagonist drugs (β-blockers) may favourably impact cancer progression. A number of recent pharmacoepidemiological studies have examined the association between β-blocker exposure and breast cancer progression. The results from these studies have suggested a potential role for targeting the β-AR pathway in breast cancer patients. Larger observational studies are, however, required to confirm these results. Questions regarding the type of β-blocker, predictive biomarkers or tumour characteristics, appropriate treatment paradigms and, most importantly, efficacy must also be answered in randomized clinical studies before β-blockers can be considered a therapeutic option for patients with breast cancer.
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- Thomas I Barron
- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St James's Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland
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Feldman D, Elton TS, Menachemi DM, Wexler RK. Heart rate control with adrenergic blockade: clinical outcomes in cardiovascular medicine. Vasc Health Risk Manag 2010; 6:387-97. [PMID: 20539841 PMCID: PMC2882891 DOI: 10.2147/vhrm.s10358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2010] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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The sympathetic nervous system is involved in regulating various cardiovascular parameters including heart rate (HR) and HR variability. Aberrant sympathetic nervous system expression may result in elevated HR or decreased HR variability, and both are independent risk factors for development of cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, myocardial infarction, and hypertension. Epidemiologic studies have established that impaired HR control is linked to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. One successful way of decreasing HR and cardiovascular mortality has been by utilizing β-blockers, because their ability to alter cell signaling at the receptor level has been shown to mitigate the pathogenic effects of sympathetic nervous system hyperactivation. Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated that β-blocker-mediated HR control improvements are associated with decreased mortality in postinfarct and heart failure patients. Although improved HR control benefits have yet to be established in hypertension, both traditional and vasodilating β-blockers exert positive HR control effects in this patient population. However, differences exist between traditional and vasodilating β-blockers; the latter reduce peripheral vascular resistance and exert neutral or positive effects on important metabolic parameters. Clinical evidence suggests that attainment of HR control is an important treatment objective for patients with cardiovascular conditions, and vasodilating β-blocker efficacy may aid in accomplishing improved outcomes.
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- David Feldman
- Heart Failure/Transplant and VAD Programs, Minneapolis Heart Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407, USA.
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Hernandez AF, Hammill BG, O'Connor CM, Schulman KA, Curtis LH, Fonarow GC. Clinical effectiveness of beta-blockers in heart failure: findings from the OPTIMIZE-HF (Organized Program to Initiate Lifesaving Treatment in Hospitalized Patients with Heart Failure) Registry. J Am Coll Cardiol 2009; 53:184-92. [PMID: 19130987 PMCID: PMC3513266 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2008.09.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 226] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2008] [Revised: 08/25/2008] [Accepted: 09/22/2008] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We sought to examine associations between initiation of beta-blocker therapy and outcomes among elderly patients hospitalized for heart failure. BACKGROUND Beta-blockers are guideline-recommended therapy for heart failure, but their clinical effectiveness is not well understood, especially in elderly patients. METHODS We merged Medicare claims data with OPTIMIZE-HF (Organized Program to Initiate Lifesaving Treatment in Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure) records to examine long-term outcomes of eligible patients newly initiated on beta-blocker therapy. We used inverse probability-weighted Cox proportional hazards models to determine the relationships among treatment and mortality, rehospitalization, and a combined mortality-rehospitalization end point. RESULTS Observed 1-year mortality was 33%, and all-cause rehospitalization was 64%. Among 7,154 patients hospitalized with heart failure and eligible for beta-blockers, 3,421 (49%) were newly initiated on beta-blocker therapy. Among patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) (n = 3,001), beta-blockers were associated with adjusted hazard ratios of 0.77 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.68 to 0.87) for mortality, 0.89 (95% CI: 0.80 to 0.99) for rehospitalization, and 0.87 (95% CI: 0.79 to 0.96) for mortality-rehospitalization. Among patients with preserved systolic function (n = 4,153), beta-blockers were associated with adjusted hazard ratios of 0.94 (95% CI: 0.84 to 1.07) for mortality, 0.98 (95% CI: 0.90 to 1.06) for rehospitalization, and 0.98 (95% CI: 0.91 to 1.06) for mortality-rehospitalization. CONCLUSIONS In elderly patients hospitalized with heart failure and LVSD, incident beta-blocker use was clinically effective and independently associated with lower risks of death and rehospitalization. Patients with preserved systolic function had poor outcomes, and beta-blockers did not significantly influence the mortality and rehospitalization risks for these patients.
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Birkenfeld AL, Boschmann M, Moro C, Adams F, Heusser K, Tank J, Diedrich A, Schroeder C, Franke G, Berlan M, Luft FC, Lafontan M, Jordan J. Beta-adrenergic and atrial natriuretic peptide interactions on human cardiovascular and metabolic regulation. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2006; 91:5069-75. [PMID: 16984990 PMCID: PMC2072963 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2006-1084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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CONTEXT Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) has well-known cardiovascular effects and modifies lipid and carbohydrate metabolism in humans. OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to determine the metabolic and cardiovascular interaction of beta-adrenergic receptors and ANP. DESIGN This was a crossover study, conducted 2004-2005. SETTING The study was conducted at an academic clinical research center. PATIENTS PATIENTS included 10 healthy young male subjects (body mass index 24 +/- 1 kg/m2). INTERVENTION We infused iv incremental ANP doses (6.25, 12.5, and 25 ng/kg.min) with and without propranolol (0.20 mg/kg in divided doses followed by 0.033 mg/kg.h infusion). Metabolism was monitored through venous blood sampling, im, and sc microdialysis and indirect calorimetry. Cardiovascular changes were monitored by continuous electrocardiogram and beat-by-beat blood pressure recordings. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Venous nonesterified fatty acid, glycerol, glucose, and insulin; and microdialysate glucose, glycerol, lactate, and pyruvate were measured. RESULTS ANP increased heart rate dose dependently. beta-Adrenergic receptor blockade abolished the response. ANP elicited a dose-dependent increase in serum nonesterified fatty acid and glycerol concentrations. The response was not suppressed with propranolol. Venous glucose and insulin concentrations increased with ANP, both without or with propranolol. ANP induced lipid mobilization in sc adipose tissue. In skeletal muscle, microdialysate lactate increased, whereas the lactate to pyruvate ratio decreased, both with and without propranolol. Higher ANP doses increased lipid oxidation, whereas energy expenditure remained unchanged. Propranolol tended to attenuate the increase in lipid oxidation. CONCLUSIONS Selected cardiovascular ANP effects are at least partly mediated by beta-adrenergic receptor stimulation. ANP-induced changes in lipid mobilization and glycolysis are mediated by another mechanism, presumably stimulation of natriuretic peptide receptors, whereas substrate oxidation might be modulated through adrenergic mechanisms.
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- Andreas L. Birkenfeld
- Franz-Volhard Clinical Research Center
CharitéCampus Buch and HELIOS Klinikum
Berlin,DE
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- Franz-Volhard Clinical Research Center
CharitéCampus Buch and HELIOS Klinikum
Berlin,DE
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- Unité de recherche sur les obésités
INSERM : U586 IFR31Université Paul Sabatier - Toulouse IIIInstitut Louis Bugnard
Hôpital de Rangueil
1, Avenue Jean Poulhès
31432 TOULOUSE CEDEX 4,FR
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- Franz-Volhard Clinical Research Center
CharitéCampus Buch and HELIOS Klinikum
Berlin,DE
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- Franz-Volhard Clinical Research Center
CharitéCampus Buch and HELIOS Klinikum
Berlin,DE
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- Franz-Volhard Clinical Research Center
CharitéCampus Buch and HELIOS Klinikum
Berlin,DE
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- Autonomic Dysfunction Center, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical SchoolNashville, Tennesse,US
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- Franz-Volhard Clinical Research Center
CharitéCampus Buch and HELIOS Klinikum
Berlin,DE
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- Franz-Volhard Clinical Research Center
CharitéCampus Buch and HELIOS Klinikum
Berlin,DE
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- Unité de recherche sur les obésités
INSERM : U586 IFR31Université Paul Sabatier - Toulouse IIIInstitut Louis Bugnard
Hôpital de Rangueil
1, Avenue Jean Poulhès
31432 TOULOUSE CEDEX 4,FR
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- Franz-Volhard Clinical Research Center
CharitéCampus Buch and HELIOS Klinikum
Berlin,DE
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- Unité de recherche sur les obésités
INSERM : U586 IFR31Université Paul Sabatier - Toulouse IIIInstitut Louis Bugnard
Hôpital de Rangueil
1, Avenue Jean Poulhès
31432 TOULOUSE CEDEX 4,FR
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- Franz-Volhard Clinical Research Center
CharitéCampus Buch and HELIOS Klinikum
Berlin,DE
- * Correspondence should be adressed to: Jens Jordan
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Cervino C, Nasini V, Sroka A, Diluch A, Cáceres M, Sellanes M, Malusardi A, del Rio M, Pham SM, Liotta D. Novel left ventricular assist systems I and II for cardiac recovery: the driver. Tex Heart Inst J 2005; 32:535-40. [PMID: 16429898 PMCID: PMC1351825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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We have recently described the Novel Left Ventricular Assist Systems (Novel LVAS) I and II, which avoid cannulation of cardiac chambers and synchronize pumping with the patient's electrocardiogram. We now describe the drive system in more detail. The drive unit is an air-driven pulsatile system. The driver's parameters can be programmed. This electro-pneumatic unit contains 3 modules. A remarkable feature of the driver system is that it contains 2 pneumatic units that alternate in their function every 15 minutes. This prevents overheating and component fatigue or failure, and it enables the use of smaller units. If one of the units fails, an alarm will warn of the problem, and the other will continue indefinitely. This LVAS is synchronized with the patient's ECG, which enables it to eject the stroke volume during diastole and in this way to act as a chronic counterpulsator. We have designed the Novel LVAS to operate at a low-frequency rate. This fact, together with the electrocardiographic synchronization, offers the best prospect for myocardial recovery in patients who are also receiving beta-adrenergic blocking agents. This dual therapy will help adjust heart rate to pump frequency.
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- Claudio Cervino
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dupuytren Institute-Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Zewail AM, Nawar M, Vrtovec B, Eastwood C, Kar MNB, Delgado RM. Intravenous milrinone in treatment of advanced congestive heart failure. Tex Heart Inst J 2003; 30:109-13. [PMID: 12809251 PMCID: PMC161895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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Phosphodiesterase inhibitors such as milrinone can relieve symptoms and improve hemodynamics in patients with advanced congestive heart failure. We retrospectively evaluated the hemodynamic and clinical outcomes of long-term combination therapy with intravenous milrinone and oral beta-blockers in 65 patients with severe congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association class IV function and ejection fraction <25%) refractory to oral medical therapy. Fifty-one patients successfully began beta-blocker therapy while on intravenous milrinone. Oral medical therapy was maximized when possible. The mean duration of milrinone treatment in this combination-treatment group was 269 days (range, 14-1,026 days). Functional class improved from IV to II-III with milrinone therapy. Twenty-four such patients tolerated beta-blocker up-titration and were successfully weaned from milrinone. Sixteen patients (31%) died while receiving combination therapy; one died of sudden cardiac death (on treatment day 116); the other 15 died of progressive heart failure or other complications. Hospital admissions during the previous 6 months and admissions within 6 months after milrinone initiation stayed the same. Meanwhile, the total number of hospital days decreased from 450 to 380 (a 15.6% reduction), and the mean length of stay decreased by 1.4 days (a 14.7% reduction). We conclude that 1) milrinone plus beta-blocker combination therapy is an effective treatment for heart failure even with beta-blocker up-titration, 2) weaning from milrinone may be possible once medications are maximized, 3) patients' functional status improves on the combination regimen, and 4) treatment-related sudden death is relatively infrequent during the combination regimen.
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- Aly M Zewail
- Departments of Transplantation and Heart Failure, Texas Heart Institute and St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
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