Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Koichiro Kuwahara
Summary: Natriuretic peptides, such as ANP and BNP, are important in cardioprotection in heart failure by antagonizing the effects of angiotensin II, while CNP plays a role in regulating vascular tone and blood pressure. These peptides are also being studied for their potential as biomarkers and therapeutics in cardiovascular disease.
PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Edoardo Sciatti, Anna Merlo, Claudio Scangiuzzi, Raul Limonta, Mauro Gori, Emilia D'Elia, Alberto Aimo, Giuseppe Vergaro, Michele Emdin, Michele Senni
Summary: In recent years, there has been a growing interest in using multiple biomarkers, such as soluble suppression of tumorigenicity-2 (sST2), to stratify the risk and identify pathophysiological processes associated with heart failure. sST2 is produced in response to myocardial stress and is associated with both cardiac and immune cells. This article aims to review the prognostic value of sST2 in chronic and acute heart failure and provides a flowchart for its potential use in clinical practice.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Laurie W. Geenen, Vivan J. M. Baggen, Annemien E. van den Bosch, Jannet A. Eindhoven, Robert M. Kauling, Judith A. A. E. Cuypers, Jolien W. Roos-Hesselink, Eric Boersma
Summary: This study investigated the temporal evolution of hs-CRP in patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD), finding that higher baseline hs-CRP was independently associated with increased risk of death or heart failure. Repeated measurements of hs-CRP were also found to be predictive of adverse outcomes, beyond NT-proBNP and hs-troponin T.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Xiao Ma, Yang Chen, Shawn H. Reginauld, Christopher G. Scott, Seethalakshmi R. Iyer, Jacob J. Schaefer, Tomoko Ichiki, Horng H. Chen, Andrew D. Rule, John C. Burnett, S. Jeson Sangaralingham
Summary: Urinary and plasma C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) levels were significantly elevated in patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) and increased with disease severity, positively correlated with plasma N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP). Patients with elevated urinary and plasma CNP had a significantly higher risk of rehospitalization and/or death, indicating that the addition of urinary and plasma CNP improved the prediction of adverse outcomes in patients with ADHF.
JACC-HEART FAILURE
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sugeevan Savarimuthu, Pavan Goel, Amer Harky
Summary: Natriuretic peptides are biomarkers widely recommended for use in heart failure. Soluble ST2, another biomarker, has value as a prognostic marker and can be used in combination with natriuretic peptides for predicting patient outcome. Its role as a diagnostic marker is still uncertain, but leading cardiovascular organizations have recognized its importance.
HEART FAILURE REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Michael Kellner, Alexander Yassouridis, Sadoff Waheed, Dominik Gorski, Jan Kaehler, Klaus Wiedemann
Summary: The study found no significant association between high plasma pro-ANP levels and low anxiety in patients with heart failure. Additionally, there was no significant impact on anxiety symptoms by the measured ANP parameters. ANP, MR-proANP, and cGMP were significantly correlated with each other.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Kirsty Luo-Yng Tay, Abdel Rahman Osman, Esyn Ee Xin Yeoh, Jasmine Luangboriboon, Jie Fei Lau, Joanne Jia An Chan, Majed Yousif, Benjamin Yi Hong Tse, Graham Horgan, David T. Gamble, Phyo Kyaw Myint
Summary: The existing systematic reviews have not fully described the differences in cardiac and renal effects between ultrafiltration and diuretics as methods of decongestion in acute decompensated heart failure. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the impact of ultrafiltration compared to diuretics on prognostic cardiac and renal biomarkers. A total of 10 randomized trials were included in the analysis, and the results showed no significant difference between ultrafiltration and diuretics in terms of cardiac and renal biomarkers, except for short-term blood urea nitrogen which showed a statistically higher increase with ultrafiltration. Overall, ultrafiltration has a similar impact as diuretic therapy on prognostic cardiac and renal biomarkers.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Andrea K. Roalfe, Sarah L. Lay-Flurrie, Jose M. Ordonez-Mena, Clare R. Goyder, Nicholas R. Jones, F. D. Richard Hobbs, Clare J. Taylor
Summary: This study reported contemporary trends in NP testing and HF diagnosis rates in adult patients in England from 2004-18. It found that NP testing in primary care has increased over time, with most patients with HF still not having an NP test recorded prior to diagnosis.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tara Perunovic, Jens P. Goetze
Summary: Multiple mechanisms contribute to essential hypertension, and antihypertensive drugs primarily target increased sympathetic nervous system activity, altered production of vasoactive mediators, vascular inflammation, fibrosis, and increased peripheral resistance. C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) is an endothelium-derived peptide that influences vascular signaling through two receptors, NPR-B and NPR-C. This article summarizes the effects of CNP on the vasculature in relation to essential hypertension and proposes targeting the CNP system as a potential tool for managing long-term essential hypertension.
JACC-BASIC TO TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sheng-Yu Lee, Tzu-Yun Wang, Ru-Band Lu, Liang-Jen Wang, Sung-Chou Li, Chi-Ying Tu, Cheng-Ho Chang, Yung-Chih Chiang, Kuo-Wang Tsai
Summary: The study identified PRDX2, CA-1, FARSB, MMP9, and PCSK9 plasma levels as potential biomarkers for BD-II. Using ELISA, significant increases were found in the levels of these five proteins between BD-II patients and controls. The diagnostic model based on the composite probability score showed good validity for predicting BD-II.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kazunari Asada, Yuichi Saito, Takanori Sato, Tadahiro Matsumoto, Daichi Yamashita, Sakuramaru Suzuki, Shinichi Wakabayashi, Hideki Kitahara, Koichi Sano, Yoshio Kobayashi
Summary: This study evaluated the prognostic value of natriuretic peptide concentrations and in-hospital heart failure events in patients with acute myocardial infarction. The results showed that heart failure at different time points was significantly associated with subsequent clinical outcomes. Higher scores on the heart failure time points scoring system were related to an increased risk of the primary endpoint.
CIRCULATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Luis E. Rohde, Conrado R. Hoffmann Filho, Marciane M. Rover, Eneida Rejane Rabelo-Silva, Leticia Lopez, Luiz C. S. Passos, Odilson M. Silvestre, Silvia M. Martins, Jose A. de Figueiredo Neto, Fabio S. Silveira, Manoel F. Canesin, Marcus V. Simoes, Fabio Akio Nishijuka, Eduardo G. Bertoldi, Luiz C. Danzmann, Ricardo Mourilhe-Rocha, Ellen Hettwer Magedanz, Mauro Esteves, Fabio M. de Castilho, Miguel M. Fernandes-Silva, Luiz E. F. Ritt, Mariana Blacher, Rafael M. Soares, Alexandre B. Cavalcanti, Felix Ramirez
Summary: The MESSAGE-HF study aims to evaluate a telemonitoring strategy based on automated text messaging and telephone support for heart failure patients. The study involves educating and supporting patients through daily text messages, with follow-ups at 30, 90, and 180 days to assess outcomes such as changes in NT-proBNP levels and health-related quality of life. If proven effective, this strategy could be applied to a broader population worldwide.
Review
Physiology
Gustavo Jose Justo da Silva, Raffaele Altara, George W. Booz, Alessandro Cataliotti
Summary: Atrial natriuretic peptide is a crucial cardiac hormone that helps maintain heart function through potent natriuretic, diuretic, and vasodilating actions. Its main effects involve promoting the function of different tissues and organs in the body, and it shows potential in cardiorenal protective actions.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Luis E. Rohde, Conrado R. Hoffmann Filho, Marciane M. Rover, Eneida Rejane Rabelo-Silva, Leticia Lopez, Luiz C. S. Passos, Odilson M. Silvestre, Silvia M. Martins, Jose A. de Figueiredo Neto, Fabio S. Silveira, Manoel F. Canesin, Marcus V. Simoes, Fabio Akio Nishijuka, Eduardo G. Bertoldi, Luiz C. Danzmann, Ricardo Mourilhe-Rocha, Ellen Hettwer Magedanz, Mauro Esteves, Fabio M. de Castilho, Miguel M. Fernandes-Silva, Luiz E. F. Ritt, Mariana Blacher, Rafael M. Soares, Alexandre B. Cavalcanti, Felix Ramirez
Summary: The MESSAGE-HF trial aims to evaluate a telemonitoring strategy using automated text messaging and telephone support for heart failure patients, with a focus on improving self-care and reducing hospital readmission rates. If successful, this simple and tailored telemonitoring system could have global applications in promoting education and self-care for a broader population.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tetsuma Kawaji, Satoshi Shizuta, Takanori Aizawa, Shushi Nishiwaki, Takashi Yoshizawa, Suguru Nishiuchi, Masashi Kato, Takafumi Yokomatsu, Shinji Miki
Summary: This study assessed the prognostic importance of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) concentrations for clinical outcomes after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF). It found that low BNP concentrations were associated with lower risks of arrhythmia recurrence and heart failure hospitalization or cardiac death. The impact of low BNP concentrations on arrhythmia recurrence was more pronounced in patients with paroxysmal AF.
CIRCULATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Vasiliki Bistola, Eftihia Polyzogopoulou, Ignatios Ikonomidis, John Parissis
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE
(2018)
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nikolas Magkoutis, Vassiliki Mantzaraki, Dimitrios Farmakis, Aris Spathis, Periklis Foukas, Vasiliki Bistola, Georgios Bakosis, Stefanos Konstantoudakis, Efstratios Trogkanis, Georgios Papingiotis, Erifili Hatziagelaki, Ignatios Ikonomidis, Apostolos Karavidas, Gerasimos Filippatos, John Parissis
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE
(2018)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Vasiliki Bistola, Vaia Lambadiari, George Dimitriadis, Ioannis Ioannidis, Konstantinos Makrilakis, Nikolaos Tentolouris, Apostolos Tsapas, John Parissis
HEART FAILURE REVIEWS
(2018)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Vasiliki Bistola, Eftihia Polyzogopoulou, Ignatios Ikonomidis, John Parissis
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE
(2019)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Vasiliki Bistola, Eftihia Polyzogopoulou, John Parissis
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE
(2020)
Review
Critical Care Medicine
Eftihia Polyzogopoulou, Angelos Arfaras-Melainis, Vasiliki Bistola, John Parissis
CURRENT OPINION IN CRITICAL CARE
(2020)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alexandra A. Frogoudaki, Ioannis Pantelakis, Vasiliki Bistola, Christos Kroupis, Dionysia Birba, Ignatios Ikonomidis, Dimitrios Alexopoulos, Gerasimos Filippatos, John Parissis
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2020)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Christina Chrysohoou, Constantina Aggeli, Catherine Avgeropoulou, Maria Aroni, Maria Bonou, Maria Boutsikou, Stella Brili, Eftyhia Chamodraka, Anna Dagre, Panagiota Flevari, Aikaterini Fountoulaki, Alexandra Frogoudaki, Aggeliki Gkouziouta, Julia Grapsa, Eleni Hatzinikolaou-Kotsakou, Kallirroi Kalantzi, Anastasia Kitsiou, Panagiota Kostakou, Roy Kourea, Paraskevi Koutrolou-Sotiropoulou, Maria Marketou, Sophie Mavrogeni, Katerina K. Naka, Maria Nikolaou, Ourania Papazachou, Lida Pieretta Papavasileiou, Eftihia Simeonidou, Artemisia Theopistou, Helen Triantafyllidi, Chrysanthi Trikka, Dorothea Tsekoura, Aphrodite Tzifa, Sophia Vaina, Agathi Rosa Vrettou, Theodora Zaglavara, Genovefa Kolovou
HELLENIC JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Vasiliki Bistola, John Parissis, Emmanouil Foukarakis, Pipitsa N. Valsamaki, Aris Anastasakis, Georgios Koutsis, Georgios Efthimiadis, Efstathios Kastritis
Summary: Cardiac amyloidosis, caused by accumulation of amyloid fibrils in the heart, can now be better diagnosed and differentiated using advanced techniques such as echocardiography and bone scintigraphy. Early recognition and typing are crucial for proper management, and targeted therapies for transthyretin amyloidosis offer potential for improved outcomes.
HEART FAILURE REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Vasiliki Bistola, Angelos Arfaras-Melainis, Efstratios Trogkanis, Georgios Bakosis, Eftihia Polyzogopoulou, Ioannis-Nektarios Karavidas, Ignatios Ikonomidis, John Parissis, Apostolos Karavidas
CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
I. Alexanian, J. Parissis, V. Bistola, G. Bakosis, M. Thodi, N. Magiras, L. Pappas, S. Xydonas, A. Sideris, G. Filippatos
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
I. Alexanian, J. Parissis, V. Bistola, M. Thodi, G. Bakosis, N. Magiras, E. Rizou, S. Xydonas, M. Efremidis, A. Sideris, G. Filippatos
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
I. Alexanian, I. Parisis, V. Bistola, G. Bakosis, M. Thodi, F. Tzifi, N. Karamichalakis, E. Rizou, S. Xydonas, L. Pappas, K. Letsas, M. Efremidis, A. Sideris, G. Filippatos
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE
(2018)
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
I. Alexanian, I. Parisis, V. Bistola, G. Bakosis, N. Cholevas, F. Tzifi, N. Karamichalakis, P. Niarchou, S. Xydonas, L. Pappas, K. Letsas, M. Efremidis, A. Sideris, G. Filippatos
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE
(2018)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Vasiliki Bistola, Panagiotis Simitsis, Dimitrios Farmakis, Ignatios Ikonomidis, Georgios Bakosis, Filippos Triposkiadis, Erifili Hatziagelaki, John Lekakis, Alexandre Mebazaa, John Parissis
CLINICAL RESEARCH IN CARDIOLOGY
(2018)