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The problem of atrial fibrillation in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with the risk of multiple life-threatening complications such as: progression to chronic renal failure and cardiovascular disease including coronary heart disease, heart failure and peripheral arterial disease. Also, atrial fibrillation (AF) is common in this group of patients. Factors contributing to the occurrence of AF in patients undergoing dialysis include: age, presence of coronary heart disease, echocardiographic abnormalities (low ejection fraction, atrial enlargement, valvular calcification, left ventricular hypertrophy), heart failure, chronic obstructi...
Source: Current Vascular Pharmacology - January 15, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Franczyk B, Gluba-Brzózka A, Ciałkowska-Rysz A, Banach M, Rysz J Tags: Curr Vasc Pharmacol Source Type: research

Effects on All-Cause Mortality and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes by Comparing Insulin With Oral Hypoglycemic Agent Therapy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Abstract PURPOSE: Retrospective, case-control studies and prospective randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on insulin treatment for diabetic patients yielded contradictory mortality and cardiovascular outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the effects of insulin versus oral hypoglycemic agents (OHAs) on all-cause mortality and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). METHODS: We searched Medline, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Chinese Biological Medicine Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Technical Periodicals, and Wanfang Data, up to July 10, 201...
Source: Clinical Therapeutics - January 7, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Li J, Tong Y, Zhang Y, Tang L, Lv Q, Zhang F, Hu R, Tong N Tags: Clin Ther Source Type: research

Effects of a prostagrandin EP4-receptor agonist ONO-AE1-329 on the left ventricular pressure-volume relationship in the halothane-anesthetized dogs.
Abstract Cardiac effects of a prostagrandin EP4-receptor agonist ONO-AE1-329 were assessed in the halothane-anesthetized dogs under the monitoring of left ventricular pressure-volume relationship, which were compared with those of clinically recommended doses of dopamine, dobutamine and milrinone (n=4-5 for each treatment). ONO-AE1-329 was intravenously administered in doses of 0.3, 1 and 3ng/kg/min for 10min with a pause of 20min. Dopamine in a dose of 3µg/kg/min for 10min, dobutamine in a dose of 1µg/kg/min for 10min and milrinone in a dose of 5µg/kg/min for 10min followed by 0.5µg/kg/min for 10min were intr...
Source: European Journal of Pharmacology - February 9, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Honda A, Nakamura Y, Ohara H, Cao X, Nomura H, Katagi J, Wada T, Izumi-Nakaseko H, Ando K, Sugiyama A Tags: Eur J Pharmacol Source Type: research

The emerging role of galectins in cardiovascular disease.
Abstract Galectins are an ancient family of β-galactoside-specific lectins and consist of 15 different types, each with a specific function. They play a role in the immune system, inflammation, wound healing and carcinogenesis. In particular the role of galectin in cancer is widely studied. Lately, the role of galectins in the development of cardiovascular disease has gained attention. Worldwide cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death. In ischemic heart disease, atherosclerosis limits adequate blood flow. Angiogenesis and arteriogenesis are highly important mechanisms relieving ischemia by rest...
Source: Vascular Pharmacology - March 2, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: van der Hoeven NW, Hollander MR, Yıldırım C, Jansen MF, Teunissen PF, Horrevoets AJ, van der Pouw Kraan TC, van Royen N Tags: Vascul Pharmacol Source Type: research

Appropriate baseline laboratory testing following ACEI or ARB initiation by Medicare FFS beneficiaries
ConclusionsAppropriate monitoring could be improved for African‐American beneficiaries and beneficiaries with a history of stroke or Alzheimer's disease and related disorders initiating ACE inhibitors or ARBs. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Source: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety - March 1, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Matthew L. Maciejewski, Bradley G. Hammill, Laura G. Qualls, Susan N. Hastings, Virginia Wang, Lesley H. Curtis Tags: Original Report Source Type: research

Safety and Feasibility of Treatment with Rivaroxaban for Non-Canonical Indications: A Case Series Analysis
Conclusions Rivaroxaban is a valuable treatment option for patients with biological prostheses, repaired mitral valves, or a tubular aortic graft in order to prevent thromboembolic complications.
Source: Clinical Drug Investigation - July 10, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Idarucizumab: Clinical Role of a Novel Reversal Agent for Dabigatran.
Authors: Teleb M, Salire K, Wardi M, Alkhateeb H, Said S, Mukherjee D Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF), a common cardiac arrhythmia associated with increased risk of heart failure, thromboembolic phenomena and death, is a leading cause of hospitalization of adults. A major complication of atrial fibrillation is an increased risk of ischemic stroke leading to long-term disability and in severe cases, death. Historically, coumadin has been the drug of choice for chronic anticoagulation and stroke prevention in AF patients however, given the need for constant monitoring and multiple drug interactions, newer anticoagu...
Source: Cardiovascular and Hematological Disorders Drug Targets - August 3, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Cardiovasc Hematol Disord Drug Targets Source Type: research

Anti-arrhythmic strategies for atrial fibrillation The role of computational modeling in discovery, development, and optimization
Publication date: Available online 6 September 2016 Source:Pharmacology & Therapeutics Author(s): Eleonora Grandi, Mary M. Maleckar Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common cardiac arrhythmia, is associated with increased risk of cerebrovascular stroke, and with several other pathologies, including heart failure. Current therapies for AF are targeted at reducing risk of stroke (anticoagulation) and tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy (rate or rhythm control). Rate control, typically achieved by atrioventricular nodal blocking drugs, is often insufficient to alleviate symptoms. Rhythm control approaches include ant...
Source: Pharmacology and Therapeutics - September 5, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Anti-arrhythmic strategies for atrial fibrillation
Publication date: Available online 6 September 2016 Source:Pharmacology & Therapeutics Author(s): Eleonora Grandi, Mary M. Maleckar Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common cardiac arrhythmia, is associated with increased risk of cerebrovascular stroke, and with several other pathologies, including heart failure. Current therapies for AF are targeted at reducing risk of stroke (anticoagulation) and tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy (rate or rhythm control). Rate control, typically achieved by atrioventricular nodal blocking drugs, is often insufficient to alleviate symptoms. Rhythm control approaches include ant...
Source: Pharmacology and Therapeutics - September 17, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Factors associated with abrupt discontinuation of dabigatran therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation in Malaysia
Conclusion Abrupt dabigatran discontinuation without an alternative oral anticoagulant increases the risk of thromboembolic events. As adverse drug events and renal impairment contribute substantially to the premature discontinuation of dabigatran, it is important to identify and monitor patients at risk to reduce dabigatran discontinuation rate especially during the first six months of dabigatran therapy.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - September 21, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Galectins - a potential target for cardiovascular therapy.
Abstract Cells constantly adapt to external humoral cues like cytokines and hormones, but practically most cellular behavior is under locally guided control via cell-cell interactions. Galectins (Gals) are one of the most prominent members of the group of molecules involved in this intercellular signaling. They are the family of β-galactoside specific lectins and consist of 15 different types, each with a specific function. They play crucial role in the immune system, inflammation, wound healing and carcinogenesis. In recent times, the role of Gals in the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has gained att...
Source: Current Vascular Pharmacology - January 31, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ashraf GM, Perveen A, Zaidi SK, Ahmad A, Shakil S, Firoz CK, Jabir NR, Hassan I, Khan TA, Yarla NS, Tabrez S Tags: Curr Vasc Pharmacol Source Type: research

Cardiovascular safety outcomes of new antidiabetic therapies.
CONCLUSION: A review of cardiovascular safety outcomes for new antidiabetic agents found that saxagliptin and alogliptin were associated with an increase in hospitalization for HF. The data for empagliflozin, liraglutide, and semaglutide showed a reduction in cardiovascular events and death or a neutral effect on cardiovascular endpoints. PMID: 28483748 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP - May 8, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: LeBras MH, Barry AR, Koshman SL Tags: Am J Health Syst Pharm Source Type: research

The effect of SGLT2 inhibitors on cardiovascular events and renal function.
Abstract Introduction Sodium-glucose co-transporters-2inhibitors have emerged as a very promising antidiabetic drug class, with data from the two available cardiovascular trials of this class suggesting remarkable benefits in terms of cardiovascular events, total mortality and renal outcomes. Areas covered Data point toward clinically meaningful benefits from SGLT-2inhibition on a variety of cardiovascular risk factors. Empagliflozin, and to a lesser extent canagliflozin, resulted in significant reductions of an abundance of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity endpoints. SGLT-2inhibitors were also found to redu...
Source: Pharmacological Reviews - August 22, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Imprialos KP, Stavropoulos K, Doumas M, Karagiannis A, Athyros VG Tags: Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol Source Type: research

Combination of SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists: potential benefits in surrogate and hard endpoints.
CONCLUSION: The combination of metformin with SGLT2i, GLP-1 RA, and a potent statin, in high CVD risk patients with DM, is expected to substantially reduce CVD mortality and morbidity, improving the quality of life of patients with DM at the same time. Prospective studies are needed to confirm this finding. PMID: 29865997 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - June 3, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Doumas M, Imprialos Κ, Stavropoulos K, Reklou A, Sachinidis A, Athyros VG Tags: Curr Pharm Des Source Type: research

The association of clopidogrel and 2-oxo-clopidogrel plasma levels and the 40  months clinical outcome after primary PCI
Conclusion Clopidogrel dose-adjusted plasma concentration in STEMI patients, as well as multivessel coronary artery disease, showed significance in predicting an unfavorable composite clinical outcome after 40-month follow-up.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - October 26, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research