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Yan H, Zhou X, Gan G, Zhang J. Clinical application of acupressure in patients with essential hypertension. Asian J Surg 2024; 47:1957-1958. [PMID: 38242783 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.12.152] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Hui Yan
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Zigong First People's Hospital, Zigong, PR China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Zigong First People's Hospital, Zigong, PR China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Zigong First People's Hospital, Zigong, PR China.
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- Zigong Tourism Vocational High School, Zigong, PR China
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Zhang P, Zhang D, Lu D. The efficacy of Tai Chi for essential hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Pract 2024; 30:e13211. [PMID: 37798948 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.13211] [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: 12/30/2018] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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AIM We aimed to assess the impact of Tai Chi interventions on individuals with essential hypertension and to compare the effects of Tai Chi versus control in this population. BACKGROUND Tai Chi has been extensively utilized in the prevention of essential hypertension. Nevertheless, there is a lack of consensus regarding its benefits for treating essential hypertension. DESIGN A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted. DATA SOURCES We conducted a systematic literature search of the Medline, Scholar, Elsevier, Wiley Online Library, Chinese Academic Journal (CNKI) and Wanfang databases from January 2003 to August 2023. REVIEW METHODS Using the methods of the Cochrane Collaboration Handbook, a meta-analysis was conducted to assess the collective impact of Tai Chi exercise in controlling hypertension. The primary outcomes measured included blood pressure and nitric oxide levels. RESULTS The participants consisted of adults with an average age of 57.1 years who had hypertension (mean ± standard deviation systolic blood pressure at 148.2 ± 12.1 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure at 89.2 ± 8.3 mmHg). Individuals who practiced Tai Chi experienced reductions in systolic blood pressure of 10.6 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure of 4.7 mmHg and an increase in nitric oxide levels. CONCLUSIONS Tai Chi can be a viable lifestyle intervention for managing hypertension. Greater promotion of Tai Chi by medical professionals could extend these benefits to a larger patient population.
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- Pengchao Zhang
- Chongqing Metropolitan College of Science and Technology, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Metropolitan College of Science and Technology, Chongqing, China
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Chen Y, Liu N, Guo Y, Zheng C, Fu D, Cai Y, Nie K, Xia L. Effect of Liuzijue exercise in different periods on circadian rhythm of blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension: A randomized trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e36481. [PMID: 38050268 PMCID: PMC10695507 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036481] [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] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Exercising at different times of the day is a widely employed strategy for treating essential hypertension, aimed at enhancing the circadian rhythm of blood pressure. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Liuzijue exercise in the morning and afternoon on the circadian rhythm of blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension. METHODS This clinical randomized trial recruited 36 patients. They were randomly divided into 3 groups: morning exercise, afternoon exercise, and waiting treatment group. Randomization was performed at a ratio of 1:1:1, ensuring an equal distribution of participants among the 3 groups. Based on maintaining routine work and rest and continuing the original drug treatment, the exercise performed Liuzijue exercise for 12 weeks. The exercise time was 9:00 to 10:00 in the morning exercise group and 14:00 to 15:00 in the afternoon exercise group. The waiting treatment group did not perform any form of fitness exercise. The subjects in the 3 groups were monitored by 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure on the day before and after the first day. RESULTS After the 12-week Liuzijue exercise intervention, mean systolic blood pressure during the night significantly decreased in the morning exercise group (P < .01). In contrast, the waiting group experienced substantial increases in 24-hour mean systolic blood pressure (24hSBP), 24-hour mean diastolic blood pressure (24hDBP), mean systolic blood pressure during the daytime (dSBP), and mean diastolic blood pressure during the daytime (dDBP) (P < .01). Further analysis showed that the morning exercise group had significantly lower 24hSBP, 24hDBP, dSBP, dDBP, and mean systolic blood pressure during the night than the waiting group (P < .05). Additionally, the morning exercise group had lower 24hSBP and dSBP levels than the afternoon exercise group (P < .05). In contrast, the afternoon exercise group had lower 24hDBP and dDBP than the waiting treatment group (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS The 12-week Liuzijue exercise in the morning regimen demonstrated superior efficacy in reducing 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure levels among patients with essential hypertension. Moreover, it facilitates the transition of non-dipper blood pressure patterns to dippers, thereby rectifying aberrant circadian rhythms.
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- Yixiao Chen
- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, China
- People’s Republic of China – Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Health Industry Development, State Administration of TCM, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation and Wellness in Sichuan Province, Sichuan, China
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- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, China
- People’s Republic of China – Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Health Industry Development, State Administration of TCM, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation and Wellness in Sichuan Province, Sichuan, China
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- Chongqing Bishan District Medical and Health Affairs Center, Chongqin, China
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- The Southwest Hospital of AMU, Chongqin, China
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- The Daying Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Suining City, Suning, China
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- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, China
- People’s Republic of China – Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Health Industry Development, State Administration of TCM, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation and Wellness in Sichuan Province, Sichuan, China
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- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, China
- People’s Republic of China – Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Health Industry Development, State Administration of TCM, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation and Wellness in Sichuan Province, Sichuan, China
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Pathan FKM, Pandian JS, Shaikh AI, Ahsan M, Nuhmani S, Iqbal A, Alghadir AH. Effect of slow breathing exercise and progressive muscle relaxation technique in the individual with essential hypertension: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35792. [PMID: 38013368 PMCID: PMC10681448 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035792] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The present study aims to investigate the combined effect of slow breathing exercise (SBE) and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) technique on blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), and anxiety in patients diagnosed with essential hypertension. TRIAL DESIGN This study was based on a 4-arm parallel-group, randomized control design. METHODS Sixty-four participants diagnosed with essential hypertension were randomly allocated into SBE, PMR, SBE-PMR, and Control groups, with 16 subjects each. All 3 groups received different treatments according to their name; however, the Control group received no treatment. Systolic and diastolic BP (SBP and DBP), HR, RR, and anxiety were all evaluated as the study outcomes using a digital sphygmomanometer and perceived stress scale (PSS) at baseline (pretest), 2nd week and 4th weeks post-intervention. A repeated measure analysis of variance test assessed intra-group comparison (overall) analyses across multiple time points. Bonferroni multiple comparison tests were used to analyze the mean differences between the groups. The confidence interval was kept at 95% for all the statistical analyses, that is, P < .05 is considered significant. RESULTS There was a significant change in the HR (F = 239.04, P = .0001), RR (F = 167.74, P = .0001), SBP (F = 266.64, P = .0001), DSP (F = 279.80, P = .0001), and PSS (F = 473.42, P = .0001) as an outcome of baseline measurements versus (vs) the following weeks. There were significant (F = 48.57, P = .001) differences among different training on HR. The SBE vs SBE-PMR showed an insignificant difference (F = 48.54, P = 1.000). The RR showed significant differences (F = 32.05, 0.0001) between the SBE vs PMR, SBE vs Control, PMR vs Control, and SBE-PMR vs Control groups and insignificant differences for the SBE vs SBE-PMR and PMR vs SBE-PMR groups. The SBE vs SBE-PMR groups showed insignificant differences for DPP and SBP. However, PSS showed significant differences (F = 67.12, P = .0001) among the intervention groups except for the PMR and SBE-PMR groups. CONCLUSIONS The combined interventions of SBEs and progressive muscle relaxation techniques can effectively reduce the heart rate, respiratory rate, BP, and anxiety in essential hypertensive patients compared to both techniques when given alone.
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- Core Health Physiotherapy & Spine Care Center, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Kim B, Park H. The effects of auricular acupressure on blood pressure, stress, and sleep in elders with essential hypertension: a randomized single-blind sham-controlled trial. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2023; 22:610-619. [PMID: 36594992 DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvad005] [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] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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AIMS Reduction of blood pressure and improvement of stress and sleep disorders in patients with essential hypertension were important factors. This study aimed to examine the effects of auricular acupressure on blood pressure, stress, and sleep quality among elderly with essential hypertension in Korea. METHODS AND RESULTS This study was a single-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. The experimental group (n = 23) received 8 weeks of auricular acupressure intervention on specific acupoints (superior triangular fossa, Shenmen, kidney, heart, and occiput) related to blood pressure, pulse rate, stress, and sleep, whereas the control group (n = 23) received auricular acupressure on non-specific acupoints. The primary outcomes were the systolic and diastolic blood pressure measured weekly. The secondary outcomes were the pulse rate, heart rate variability, actigraphy measured through Fitbit, and the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) were measured before and after the experiment. There were statistically significant differences between two groups in systolic blood pressure (F = 5.67, P = 0.022), diastolic blood pressure (17.53, P < 0.001), and pulse rate (F = 6.78, P = 0.013) over time. Stress index (χ2 = 2.12, P = 0.040) and sleep efficiency (χ2 = 3.57, P = 0.001) were also significantly different before and after the experiment. However, there was no significant difference in the PSQI. CONCLUSION The findings showed that auricular acupressure leads to improvements in blood pressure, stress, and sleep in elderly people with essential hypertension. Therefore, auricular acupressure can be used as an alternative nursing intervention for hypertension prevention, stress, and sleep management. REGISTRATION WHO ICTRP KCT0007364.
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- Bomi Kim
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, South Korea
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Zhu L, Li D, Jiang XL, Jia Y, Liu Y, Li F, Chen X, Lin T, Diao D, Gao Y. Effects of telemedicine interventions on essential hypertension: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e060376. [PMID: 36175096 PMCID: PMC9528584 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060376] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Essential hypertension is a major preventable risk factor for early cardiovascular disease, premature death and disability. It has been reported that telemedicine interventions can provide an innovative solution to essential hypertension to overcome the barriers that exist in traditional treatment or control. Nevertheless, this subject has not been thoroughly investigated. The goal of this study is to systematically evaluate and describe the impact of telemedicine interventions on essential hypertension. METHODS AND ANALYSIS To find relevant research, we will conduct a systematic literature search of three databases (PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library), with no language limitations, in addition to researching grey literature. Two reviewers will extract the data individually, and any disagreements will be resolved by discussion or by a third reviewer. The randomised controlled trials will be chosen based on predetermined inclusion criteria. Primary outcomes will include systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure after the telemedicine intervention. Secondary outcomes will include medication adherence (eg, the Morisky Medication Adherence Questionnaire), quality of life (eg, the MOS item scale of the Health Survey Short Form 36 questionnaire), blood pressure control rate and adverse events (eg, stroke, chronic renal failure, aortic dissection, myocardial infarction and heart failure). The quality of the included studies will be assessed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias method. The data will be analysed using RevMan V.5.3.5 software and STATA V.16.0 software. If heterogeneity testing reveals little or no statistical heterogeneity, a fixed effect model will be used for data synthesis; otherwise, a random effect model would be employed. We will synthesise the available evidence to perform a high-quality meta-analysis. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This project does not require ethical approval because it will be conducted using publicly available documents. The review's findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals and publications. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42021293539.
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- Ling Zhu
- Emergency Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Emergency Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Emergency Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Emergency Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Emergency Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Emergency Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Emergency Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Emergency Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Emergency Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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Can Çiçek S, Demir Ş, Yılmaz D, Açıkgöz A, Yıldız S, Yis ÖM. The Effect of Aromatherapy on Blood Pressure and Stress Responses by Inhalation and Foot Massage in Patients With Essential Hypertension: Randomized Clinical Trial. Holist Nurs Pract 2022; 36:209-222. [PMID: 35708557 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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A 3-arm, parallel group, randomized clinical trial examines the effect of aromatherapy through inhalation and foot massage on blood pressure and stress response in patients with essential hypertension. Lavender oil reduced blood pressure, heart rate, serum cortisol, and subjective anxiety in hypertensive patients.
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- Saadet Can Çiçek
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing (Drs Can Çiçek and Demir), Internal Medicine Nursing (Dr Demir), Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey; Departments of Neurology (Dr Yılmaz), Cardiology (Ms Açıkgöz), and Medical Biochemisty (Dr Yis), Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Izzet Baysal Training and Research Hospital, Bolu, Turkey; and Integrative Medicine Association Physical Therapy, Isparta, Turkey (Dr Yıldız)
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Dai GY, Zhu YH. Clinical assessment of levamlodipine besylate combination therapy for essential hypertension: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29148. [PMID: 35421067 PMCID: PMC9276456 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Essential hypertension has been regarded a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease across the globe, and a significant escapable causation of early death as well as morbidity in the U.S. When angiotensin II receptor blockers and calcium channel blockers are used to treat essential hypertension, most patients will have inadequate blood pressure management. As a result, including a diuretic in the regimen is necessary. The current study's aim is to investigate the effectiveness as well as safety of levamlodipine besylate combination therapy in treating essential hypertension at varying degrees of severity. METHODS In establishing the effectiveness and safety of the mix of levamlodipine besylate and dihydropyridine for essential hypertension, the authors will conduct a systematic review and, where applicable, a meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. A total of 8 electronic databases will be used in the search, including 4 English databases (PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library) and 4 Chinese databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese BioMedical Literature database, Chinese Scientific Journal database, and WanFang database). All articles published in the databases will be considered between their inception and January 18, 2022. Only articles published in English or Mandarin Chinese will be picked. A group of writers will independently evaluate each reference to see if it is eligible and whether there are any duplicates. The same authors will do data extraction for all eligible studies and use the Cochrane risk of bias tool to evaluate the risk of bias in the trials chosen for inclusion. RESULTS The analysis will evaluate the efficiency and level of safeness of levamlodipine besylate combined treatment for essential hypertension. CONCLUSIONS Our systematic review will offer evidence for judging whether levamlodipine besylate combination therapy can be considered an effective intercession for essential hypertension. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval will not be required as no original data will be collected as part of this review. REGISTRATION NUMBER DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/H8ZR2.
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Wu VC, Wang SM, Huang KH, Tsai YC, Chan CK, Yang SY, Lin LY, Chang CC, Lu CC, Lin YH, Chen YM, Chueh JS. Long-term mortality and cardiovascular events in patients with unilateral primary aldosteronism after targeted treatments. Eur J Endocrinol 2021; 186:195-205. [PMID: 34851859 DOI: 10.1530/eje-21-0836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Long-term outcomes (especially mortality and/or major cardiovascular events (MACE)) of the unilateral primary aldosteronism (uPA) patients who underwent medical or surgery-targeted treatment, relative to those with essential hypertension (EH), have been scarcely reported. DESIGN AND SETTINGS Using the prospectively designed observational Taiwan Primary Aldosteronism Investigation cohort, we identified 858 uPA cases among 1220 primary aldosteronism patients and another 1210 EH controls. EXPOSURES Operated uPA patients were grouped via their 1-year post-therapy statuses. RESULTS Primary Aldosteronism Surgical Outcome clinical complete success (hypertension remission) was achieved in 272 (49.9%) of 545 surgically treated uPA patients. After follow-up for 6.3 ± 4.0 years, both hypertension-remissive (hazard ratio (HR): 0.54; P < 0.001) and not-cured (HR: 0.61; P < 0.001) uPA patients showed a lower risk of all-cause mortality than that of EH controls; whereas the not-cured group had a higher risk of incident MACE (sub-hazard ratio (sHR), 1.41; P = 0.037) but similar atrial fibrillation (Af) and congestive heart failure (CHF). Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA)-treated uPA patients had higher risks of MACE (sHR: 1.38; P = 0.033), Af (sHR:1.62, P = 0.049), and CHF (sHR: 1.44; P = 0.048) than those of EH controls, with mortality as a competing risk. Using inverse probability of treatment-weighted matching and counting adrenalectomy as a time-varying factor, treatment with adrenalectomy was associated with lower risks of all-cause mortality (HR: 0.57; P = 0.035), MACE (HR: 0.67; P = 0.037), and CHF (HR: 0.49; P = 0.005) compared to those of MRA therapy. CONCLUSIONS Adrenalectomy, independent of post-surgical hypertension remission, was associated with lower all-cause mortality of uPA patients, compared to that of EH patients. We further documented a more beneficial effect of adrenalectomy over MRA treatment on long-term mortality, MACE, and CHF in uPA patients.
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- Vin-Cent Wu
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Imaging Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Han X, Liu X, Zhong F, Wang Y, Zhang Q. Comparison of efficacy and safety of complementary and alternative therapies for essential hypertension with anxiety or depression disorder. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0254699. [PMID: 34270618 PMCID: PMC8284674 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Essential hypertension (EH) with anxiety or depression belongs to the category of psycho-cardiology. Hypertension is closely related to anxiety and depression. The adverse reactions of Western medicine are apparent and the compliance is poor. Supplementary and replacement therapies have accumulated rich experience in clinical practices, which can reduce side effects and improve clinical efficacy. This study intends to use the Bayesian network meta-analysis (NMA) analysis method for the first time to gather randomized controlled trials (RCTs) related to complementary and alternative therapies in the treatment of hypertension with anxiety or depression disorder and rank efficacy and safety, to provide a reference basis for the treatment of hypertension with anxiety or depression disorder. METHODS All randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and registered and ongoing trials of Chinese and English databases, related to supplementation and replacement therapies of EH with anxiety or depression disorder, published from initial state to February 2021, will be collected in the form of computer retrieval. Two researchers will independently screen the literature, extracting data, assessing bias risk and assessing heterogeneity. We will use software WinBUGS 1.4.3 and Stata 16.0 for pairwise meta-analysis and NMA to comprehensively evaluate various interventions. The quality of evidence will be evaluated through the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE). RESULTS This NMA will comprehensively compare and rank the efficacy and safety of a series of complementary and alternative therapies in treating EH with anxiety or depression disorder. CONCLUSION Supplementary and replacement therapies have accumulated rich experience of clinical practices in improving EH with anxiety or depression disorder. We expect that this NMA will guide practice and research by providing reliable evidence of evidence-based medicine for the treatment of EH with anxiety or depression disorder. PROTOCOL REGISTRATION NUMBER INPLASY202120068.
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- Xueyan Han
- Department of First College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of First College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of First College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
- Department of Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Baranowska-Kuczko M, Kozłowska H, Kloza M, Harasim-Symbor E, Biernacki M, Kasacka I, Malinowska B. Beneficial Changes in Rat Vascular Endocannabinoid System in Primary Hypertension and under Treatment with Chronic Inhibition of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase by URB597. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:4833. [PMID: 34063297 PMCID: PMC8125657 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22094833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Our study aimed to examine the effects of hypertension and the chronic administration of the fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) inhibitor URB597 on vascular function and the endocannabinoid system in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). Functional studies were performed on small mesenteric G3 arteries (sMA) and aortas isolated from SHR and normotensive Wistar Kyoto rats (WKY) treated with URB597 (1 mg/kg; twice daily for 14 days). In the aortas and sMA of SHR, endocannabinoid levels and cannabinoid CB1 receptor (CB1R) expression were elevated. The CB1R antagonist AM251 diminished the methanandamide-evoked relaxation only in the sMA of SHR and enhanced the vasoconstriction induced by phenylephrine and the thromboxane analog U46619 in sMA in SHR and WKY. In the sMA of SHR, URB597 elevated anandamide levels, improved the endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation to acetylcholine, and in the presence of AM251 reduced the vasoconstriction to phenylephrine and enhanced the vasodilatation to methanandamide, and tended to reduce hypertrophy. In the aortas, URB597 elevated endocannabinoid levels improved the endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation to acetylcholine and decreased CB1R expression. Our study showed that hypertension and chronic administration of URB597 caused local, resistance artery-specific beneficial alterations in the vascular endocannabinoid system, which may bring further advantages for therapeutic application of pharmacological inhibition of FAAH.
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- Marta Baranowska-Kuczko
- Department of Experimental Physiology and Pathophysiology, Medical University of Białystok, ul. Mickiewicza 2A, 15-222 Białystok, Poland; (H.K.); (M.K.); (B.M.)
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Medical University of Białystok, ul. Mickiewicza 2A, 15-222 Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Physiology and Pathophysiology, Medical University of Białystok, ul. Mickiewicza 2A, 15-222 Białystok, Poland; (H.K.); (M.K.); (B.M.)
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- Department of Experimental Physiology and Pathophysiology, Medical University of Białystok, ul. Mickiewicza 2A, 15-222 Białystok, Poland; (H.K.); (M.K.); (B.M.)
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- Department of Physiology, Medical University of Białystok, ul. Mickiewicza 2C, 15-222 Białystok, Poland;
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Białystok, ul. Mickiewicza 2D, 15-222 Białystok, Poland;
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- Department of Histology and Cytophysiology, Medical University of Białystok, ul. Mickiewicza 2C, 15-222 Białystok, Poland;
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- Department of Experimental Physiology and Pathophysiology, Medical University of Białystok, ul. Mickiewicza 2A, 15-222 Białystok, Poland; (H.K.); (M.K.); (B.M.)
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Yu J, Wei Y, Jing Y, Gao Y. Effect of acupuncture on essential hypertension: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e25572. [PMID: 33847686 PMCID: PMC8051966 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025572] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Essential hypertension is a risk factor for early cardiovascular disease and is a major preventable risk factor for premature death and disability worldwide. However, some antihypertensive drugs cannot be used for treatment because of their cost-effectiveness or side effects. Non-drug treatments for hypertension include weight loss, salt restriction, smoking cessation, alcohol withdrawal, and exercise, although these methods are difficult to maintain and to achieve. This study will investigate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of different grades of essential hypertension. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A systematic search of the Cochrane, PubMed, EMBASE, CNKI, WanFang, VIP, and CBM databases will be performed, which will include randomized controlled trials on acupuncture for essential hypertension. The main results will include systolic and diastolic blood pressure before and after treatment, whereas the secondary outcomes will be efficacy rate and adverse events. The possible adverse reactions include dizziness, headache, edema, cough, nausea, electrolyte disorders, and hypotension. RevMan Manager 5.3 (Cochrane Collaboration) and STATA 16.0 software will be used to calculate mean deviation, standard deviation, confidence interval, and P values. For continuous variables, we will use the standardized mean difference of 95% confidence intervals as the summary statistics of the meta-analysis. RESULTS This study will assess the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for essential hypertension. CONCLUSIONS Our study will determine the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in treating primary hypertension, and provide the basis for clinical decision-making. INPLASY REGISTRATION NUMBER INPLASY202130042.
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- Jing Yu
- West China School of Nursing
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- Department of Central Medical Transportation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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- Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Hospital of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Li Y, Zhong D, Dong C, Shi L, Zheng Y, Liu Y, Li Q, Zheng H, Li J, Liu T, Jin R. The effectiveness and safety of Tai Chi for patients with essential hypertension: study protocol for an open-label single-center randomized controlled trial. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021; 21:23. [PMID: 33413354 PMCID: PMC7792191 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-020-03192-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence showed that Tai Chi may have beneficial effects among hypertensive individuals, although the results are not convincing. We aim to conduct a high-quality clinical trial with 24-h BP measurement to provide robust evidence of Tai Chi for essential hypertension. METHODS This is an open-label single-center randomized controlled trial with 3 parallel arms. We will compare Tai Chi with walking and waiting-list control. We will recruit 234 hypertensive patients with mild to moderate essential hypertension and randomly assign them to 3 different groups. Participants in Tai Chi group will receive a group-format Yang style 24-form Tai Chi exercise program, 3 sessions per week for 12 weeks. The walking group will be asked to walk, 3 sessions per week for 12 weeks. The waiting-list group will not receive any interventions and/or exercise training. The primary outcome is the change in average 24-h systolic blood pressure (SBP) between baseline and 12 weeks after randomization. The secondary outcomes include 24-h Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP), average SBP and average DBP during the daytime and night-time, blood pressure (BP) variability, SBP load and DBP load, circadian rhythm of BP, and morning BP surge, endothelial functional indicators, home measured BP, quality of life, adverse events and so on. DISCUSSION We expect findings of this trial will provide important insight into application of Tai Chi as an effective and acceptable method for hypertensive patients. Successful completion of this proposed study will also contribute to promotion of Tai Chi in the community in the future. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov registry: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04267471 , date: February 12, 2020.
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- Yuxi Li
- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, China
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- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Knowledge and Data Engineering Laboratory of Chinese Medicine, School of Information and Software Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Knowledge and Data Engineering Laboratory of Chinese Medicine, School of Information and Software Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
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- School of Sports, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
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- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
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Tsai CH, Chen YL, Pan CT, Lin YT, Lee PC, Chiu YW, Liao CW, Chen ZW, Chang CC, Chang YY, Hung CS, Lin YH. New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Primary Aldosteronism Receiving Different Treatment Strategies: Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of Three Studies. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:646933. [PMID: 34108934 PMCID: PMC8181760 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.646933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a common cause of secondary hypertension and associated with higher incidence of new-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF). However, the effects of surgical or medical therapies on preventing NOAF in PA patents remain unclear. The aim of this meta-analysis study was to assess the risk of NOAF among PA patients receiving mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) treatment, PA patients receiving adrenalectomy, and patients with essential hypertension. METHODS We performed the meta-analysis of the randomized or observational studies that investigated the incidence rate of NOAF in PA patients receiving MRA treatment versus PA patients receiving adrenalectomy from database inception until December 01, 2020 which were identified from PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library. RESULTS A total of 172 related studies were reviewed, of which three fulfilled the inclusion criteria, including a total of 2,705 PA patients. The results of meta-analysis demonstrated a higher incidence of NOAF among the PA patients receiving MRA treatment compared to the PA patients receiving adrenalectomy (pooled odds ratio [OR]: 2.83, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.76-4.57 in the random effects model, I2 = 0%). The pooled OR for the PA patients receiving MRA treatment compared to the patients with essential hypertension was 1.91 (95% CI: 1.11-3.28). The pooled OR for the PA patients receiving adrenalectomy compared to the patients with essential hypertension was 0.70 (95% CI: 0.28-1.79). CONCLUSION Compared to the essential hypertension patients and the PA patients receiving adrenalectomy, the patients with PA receiving MRA treatment had a higher risk of NOAF. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier CRD42021222022.
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- Cheng-Hsuan Tsai
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Jin-Shan Branch, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Yun-Lin Branch, Yun-Lin, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Taoyuan General Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Cardiology Division of Cardiovascular Medical Center, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University Cancer Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Yun-Lin Branch, Yun-Lin, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Cardiology Division of Cardiovascular Medical Center, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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Biçer S, Ünsal A, Taşcı S, Demir G, Ceyhan YŞ. The Effect of Acupressure on Blood Pressure Level and Pulse Rate in Individuals With Essential Hypertension: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Holist Nurs Pract 2021; 35:40-48. [PMID: 33492879 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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A total of 91 people including 47 in the intervention group and 44 in the placebo group were included to a randomized controlled study. It can be asserted that acupressure, applied to the Neiguan (PC 6) acupuncture point in individuals with essential hypertension, provides blood pressure regulation and is effective for management of numerous hypertension-related symptoms.
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- Sevil Biçer
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey (Drs Biçer and Taşcı); and Department of Nursing, School of Health, Ahi Evran University, Kırşehir, Turkey (Drs Ünsal, Demir, and Ceyhan)
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Zhang XD, Zhao JP, Wu JJ, Xie Q, Wang Y, Liu QG. A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of acupoint therapy for essential hypertension. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e22399. [PMID: 33019414 PMCID: PMC7535565 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022399] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Essential hypertension remains an enormous public health concern, imposing a major burden of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Relevant studies showed that acupuncture therapy might be effective in treating essential hypertension. However, there is no consistent conclusion so far. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of acupuncture therapy for patients with essential hypertension. METHODS We searched the PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and the Wan-fang databases from inception through November 29, 2019. Randomized controlled trials investigating acupuncture therapy for hypertension were included. We will use Endnote software X8 for studies selection, Review Manager software 5.3 for the data analysis. RESULTS We will synthesize current studies to evaluate the safeties and effectiveness of acupuncture for essential hypertension. CONCLUSIONS Our study will provide the evidence of acupuncture therapy for essential hypertension.
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- Department of Teaching, School of Acupuncture and Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- The First Clinical College
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- Department of Teaching, School of Acupuncture and Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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OBJECTIVES To analyze the influence of Baduanjin exercise on blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension. METHODS Randomized controlled trials were identified in Chinese and English databases to study the impact of Baduanjin exercise on essential hypertension. Qualified trials were selected and methodologic quality was critically evaluated. Two reviewers selected studies independently of each other. RESULTS Twelve trials were included. There was a significant difference between the Baduanjin exercise intervention and control groups with regard to the change in systolic blood pressure (SBP) [SMD = - 1.80, 95% CI (- 2.86, - 0.73), P = .0009] and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) [SMD = -0.22, 95% CI (-2.00, -0.57), P = .0004]. Taking into account the subgroup analyses, the combined results showed that Baduanjin plus Antihypertensive drugs significantly reduced both SBP and DBP over a period > 12 weeks in all studies. CONCLUSIONS Compared with control interventions, Baduanjin exercise seems to be an effective physical exercise in treating essential hypertension. Different training durations can lead to different effects.
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- Yuanyuan Guan
- Graduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Crawford School of Public Policy, Asia and Pacific College, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Engineering, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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Braun K, Atmanspacher F, Schreckenberg R, Grgic I, Schlüter K. Effect of free running wheel exercise on renal expression of parathyroid hormone receptor type 1 in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Physiol Rep 2018; 6:e13842. [PMID: 30198211 PMCID: PMC6129773 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.13842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 08/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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An active lifestyle is generally recommended for hypertensive patients to prevent subsequent end-organ damage. However, experimental data on long-term effects of exercise on hypertension are insufficient and underlying mechanisms are not well understood. This study was aimed to investigate the effect of exercise on renal expression of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) and parathyroid hormone receptor type 1 (PTHR1) in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). Twenty-four rats started free running wheel exercise at the age of 1.5 months (pre-hypertensive state) and proceeded for 1.5, 3.0, 6.0, and 10.0 months. Thirty rats kept under standard housing conditions were used as sedentary controls. Kidney function was assessed by measuring plasma creatinine levels and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratios. Renal expression of PTHrP and PTHR1 was analyzed by qRT-PCR and western blot. Renal expression of PTHR1 was markedly increased between the 6th and 10th months in sedentary rats and this increase was significantly lower in SHRs with high physical activity on mRNA (-30%) and protein level (-27%). At the same time, urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio increased (from 65 to 231 mg/g) but somehow lower in exercise performing SHRs (48-196 mg/g). Our data suggest that enhanced exercise, stimulated by allocation of a free running wheel, is associated with lower PTHR1 expression in SHRs and this may contribute to preserved kidney function.
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- Katja Braun
- Physiologisches InstitutJustus‐Liebig‐Universität GießenGießenGermany
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin und NephrologiePhilipps‐Universität MarburgMarburgGermany
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Seow KC, Mohamed Yusoff D, Koh YLE, Tan NC. What is the test-retest reliability of the Malay version of the Hypertension Self-Care Profile self efficacy assessment tool? A validation study in primary care. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e016152. [PMID: 28882912 PMCID: PMC5588997 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Self-efficacy and self-care measures are key attributes to optimal control of essential hypertension. Self-efficacy can be measured by the Hypertension Self-Care Profile (HTN-SCP) tool but its utility is dependent on the literacy and understanding of the subjects. A Malay version of the HTN-SCP Tool was developed to assess self-efficacy of Malay-literate patients with hypertension in the multi-ethnic Asian population in Singapore. The study aimed to determine the test-retest reliability of this tool which has been translated in Malay language. METHODS AND MATERIAL 145 Malay-literate patients, aged 41-70 years, with essential hypertension were recruited in a polyclinic (primary care clinic) in Singapore. Forty-three percent of them completed both the first and second HTN SCP tool online, with a period of two weeks in between. The Cronbach's alpha and Intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) were computed to assess its test-retest reliability and internal consistency. RESULTS The Cronbach's alpha/ICC for "Behavior" (0.851/0.664)), "Motivation" (0.928/0.655) and "Self-efficacy" (0.945/0.682) domains showed high internal consistency, fair to good reliability and stability. No floor or ceiling effect was found for the "behavior" and "motivation" domains. However, the borderline ceiling effect (15.2) for "self-efficacy" suggested limited discriminating power of the tool for patients with high self-efficacy. Positive association was shown between the HTN-SCP score and reported self-care measures but it was not statistically significant. CONCLUSION Overall, the translated HTN-SCP tool showed satisfactory test-retest reliability and internal consistency amongst the Malay-literate study population. Further research is needed for its application in general practice to identify patients with low self-efficacy for possible intervention.
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- Kai Cong Seow
- National University Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore, Singapore
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- SingHealth Polyclinics, Singapore, Singapore
- Duke NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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Liu Z, Shen L, Huang W, Zhao X, Fang W, Wang C, Yin Z, Wang J, Fu G, Liu X, Jiang J, Zhang Z, Li J, Lu Y, Ge J. Efficacy and safety of renal denervation for Chinese patients with resistant hypertension using a microirrigated catheter: study design and protocol for a prospective multicentre randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e015672. [PMID: 28864691 PMCID: PMC5588951 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Available data show that approximately 8%-18% of patients with primary hypertension will develop resistant hypertension. In recent years, catheter-based renal denervation (RDN) has emerged as a potential treatment option for resistant hypertension. A number of observational studies and randomised controlled trials among non-Chinese patients have demonstrated its potential safety and efficacy. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This is a multicentre, randomised, open-label, parallel-group, active controlled trial that will investigate the efficacy and safety of a 5F saline-irrigated radiofrequency ablation (RFA) used for RDN in the treatment of Chinese patients with resistant hypertension. A total of 254 patients who have failed pharmacological therapy will be enrolled. Eligible subjects will be randomised in a 1:1 ratio to undergo RDN using the RFA plus antihypertensive medication or to receive treatment with antihypertensive medication alone. The primary outcome measure is the change in 24 hours average ambulatory systolic blood pressure from baseline to 3 months, comparing the RDN-plus-medication group with the medication-alone group. Important secondary endpoints include the change in office blood pressure from baseline to 6 months after randomisation. Safety endpoints such as changes in renal function will also be evaluated. The full analysis set, according to the intent-to-treat principle, will be established as the primary analysis population. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION All participants will provide informed consent; the study protocol has been approved by the Independent Ethics Committee for each site. This study is designed to investigate the efficacy and safety of RDN using a 5F saline microirrigated RFA. Findings will be shared with participating hospitals, policymakers and the academic community to promote the clinical management of resistant hypertension in China. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02900729; pre-results.
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- Zongjun Liu
- Department of Cardiology, Putuo Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital affiliated to Fu Dan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital affiliated to Wenzhou Medical College, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Changhai Hospital affiliated to Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital affiliated to Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital affiliated to Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tongji Hospital affiliated to Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Taizhou Hospital, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xinhua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Chongming Branch, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital affiliated to Fu Dan University, Shanghai, China
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Perl S, Niederl E, Kos C, Mrak P, Ederer H, Rakovac I, Beck P, Kraler E, Stoff I, Klima G, Pieske BM, Pieber TR, Zweiker R. Randomized Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Structured Educational Program for Patients With Essential Hypertension. Am J Hypertens 2016; 29:866-72. [PMID: 26643687 DOI: 10.1093/ajh/hpv186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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: 09/02/2015] [Accepted: 11/05/2015] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Adherence to medication and lifestyle interventions are essential keys for the management of hypertension. In this respect, a structured educational program for hypertensive patients has got remarkable merits (herz.leben). In order to determine the isolated effect of participation in the educational program, neglecting the possible impact of more intense care, this prospective multicenter randomized controlled study was designed (NCT00453037). METHODS A total of 256 patients in 13 centers were enrolled and randomly assigned to 2 groups (G). G-I (n = 137) underwent the educational program immediately (T-0), G-II (n = 119) after 6 months (T-6). Follow-up visits were done after 6 (T-6) and 12 (T-12) months. Primary endpoint was a difference in office blood pressure (BP) at T-6, when only G-I had undergone the educational program. RESULTS Patients' baseline characteristics were comparable. At T-6, systolic office and home BP were significantly lower in G-I compared to G-II: office BP systolic 139 (134-150) mm Hg vs. 150 (135-165) mm Hg (P < 0.01); diastolic 80 (76-85) mm Hg vs. 84 (75-90) mm Hg (ns); home BP systolic 133 (130-140) mm Hg vs. 142 (132-150) mm Hg (P < 0.01); diastolic 80 (75-85) mm Hg vs. 80 (76-89) mm Hg (ns)). At T-12, when all patients had undergone the educational program differences in BP disappeared. CONCLUSION The results of this multicenter randomized controlled study provide significant evidence for benefit by participation in a structured educational program. Positive effects seem to be mediated by better adherence and life style changes due to higher levels of information and patient empowerment. Therefore, educational strategies should be considered as standard of care for hypertensive patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sabine Perl
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria;
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
| | - Cornelia Kos
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, HEALTH - Institute for Biomedicine and Health Sciences, Graz, Austria
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- Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, HEALTH - Institute for Biomedicine and Health Sciences, Graz, Austria
| | - Elisabeth Kraler
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
| | - Gert Klima
- Public Health Fund Styria, Graz, Austria
| | - Burkert M Pieske
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
| | - Thomas R Pieber
- Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, HEALTH - Institute for Biomedicine and Health Sciences, Graz, Austria; Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
| | - Robert Zweiker
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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