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Menghoum N, Badii MC, Deltombe M, Lejeune S, Roy C, Vancraeynest D, Pasquet A, Gerber BL, Horman S, Gruson D, Beauloye C, Pouleur A. Carbohydrate antigen 125: a useful marker of congestion, fibrosis, and prognosis in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. ESC Heart Fail 2024; 11:1493-1505. [PMID: 38339764 PMCID: PMC11098669 DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.14699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
Abstract
AIMS Heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a disease associated with high morbidity and mortality, for which it is difficult to identify patients with the poorest prognosis in routine clinical practice. Carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA 125) has been shown to be a potential marker of congestion and prognosis in HF. We sought to better characterize HFpEF patients with high CA 125 levels by using a multimodal approach. METHODS AND RESULTS We prospectively enrolled 139 HFpEF patients (78 ± 8 years; 60% females) and 25 controls matched for age and sex (77 ± 5 years; 60% females). They underwent two-dimensional echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance with late gadolinium enhancement [including extracellular volume (ECV) measurement], and serum measurements of CA 125 level. The primary endpoint of the study was a composite of all-cause mortality or first HF hospitalization. The prognostic impact of CA 125 was determined using Cox proportional hazard models. Median CA 125 levels were significantly higher in HFpEF patients compared with controls [CA 125: 23.5 (14.5-44.7) vs. 14.6 (10.3-21.0) U/mL, P = 0.004]. CA 125 levels were positively correlated with a congestion marker [N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels, Pearson's r = 0.37, P < 0.001] and markers of cardiac fibrosis estimated by both ECV (Pearson's r = 0.26, P = 0.003) and fibroblast growth factor 23 levels (Pearson's r = 0.50, P < 0.001). Over a median follow-up of 49 (22-64) months, 97 HFpEF patients reached the composite endpoint. Even after adjustment for the Meta-Analysis Global Group in Chronic risk score, a CA 125 level ≥35 U/mL was still a significant predictor of the composite endpoint [hazard ratio (HR): 1.58 (1.04-2.41), P = 0.032] and more particularly of HF hospitalization [HR: 1.81 (1.13-2.92), P = 0.014]. In contrast, NT-proBNP levels were not an independent predictor. CONCLUSIONS CA 125 levels were significantly higher in HFpEF patients compared with controls matched for age and sex and were associated with markers of congestion and cardiac fibrosis. CA 125 levels were a strong and independent predictor of HF hospitalization in HFpEF patients. These data suggest a potential value of CA 125 as a biomarker for staging and risk prediction in HFpEF.
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- Nassiba Menghoum
- Cardiovascular DepartmentCliniques universitaires Saint‐LucBrusselsBelgium
- Pôle de Recherche Cardiovasculaire (CARD), Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC)Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)BrusselsBelgium
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- Cardiovascular DepartmentCliniques universitaires Saint‐LucBrusselsBelgium
- Pôle de Recherche Cardiovasculaire (CARD), Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC)Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)BrusselsBelgium
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineCliniques universitaires Saint‐LucBrusselsBelgium
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- Cardiovascular DepartmentCliniques universitaires Saint‐LucBrusselsBelgium
- Pôle de Recherche Cardiovasculaire (CARD), Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC)Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)BrusselsBelgium
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- Cardiovascular DepartmentCliniques universitaires Saint‐LucBrusselsBelgium
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- Cardiovascular DepartmentCliniques universitaires Saint‐LucBrusselsBelgium
- Pôle de Recherche Cardiovasculaire (CARD), Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC)Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)BrusselsBelgium
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- Cardiovascular DepartmentCliniques universitaires Saint‐LucBrusselsBelgium
- Pôle de Recherche Cardiovasculaire (CARD), Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC)Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)BrusselsBelgium
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- Cardiovascular DepartmentCliniques universitaires Saint‐LucBrusselsBelgium
- Pôle de Recherche Cardiovasculaire (CARD), Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC)Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)BrusselsBelgium
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- Pôle de Recherche Cardiovasculaire (CARD), Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC)Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)BrusselsBelgium
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineCliniques universitaires Saint‐LucBrusselsBelgium
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- Cardiovascular DepartmentCliniques universitaires Saint‐LucBrusselsBelgium
- Pôle de Recherche Cardiovasculaire (CARD), Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC)Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)BrusselsBelgium
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- Cardiovascular DepartmentCliniques universitaires Saint‐LucBrusselsBelgium
- Pôle de Recherche Cardiovasculaire (CARD), Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC)Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)BrusselsBelgium
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Marinescu MC, Oprea VD, Munteanu SN, Nechita A, Tutunaru D, Nechita LC, Romila A. Carbohydrate Antigen 125 (CA 125): A Novel Biomarker in Acute Heart Failure. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:795. [PMID: 38667440 PMCID: PMC11048787 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14080795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Heart failure is a global major healthcare problem with millions of hospitalizations annually and with a very high mortality. There is an increased interest in finding new and reliable biomarkers for the diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic guidance of patients hospitalized for acute heart failure; Our review aims to summarize in an easy-to-follow flow recent relevant research evaluating the possible use and the clinical value of measuring CA 125 serum levels in acute HF. METHODS A thorough search in the main international databases identified a relevant pool of 170 articles, providing recently published data for this narrative review that used PRISMA guidelines. RESULTS There are data to sustain the role of carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA 125), a worldwide used marker of ovarian cancer, in patients with heart failure. Several studies have shown links between CA 125 levels and congestion seen in acute heart failure, high mortality and readmission rates at 6 months follow-up after discharge from acute heart failure and also a role of CA 125 in the guidance of heart failure therapy. There are also clinical trials that showed that several particularities of CA 125 make it even better than N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide (NT-pro BNP)-a classical and more utilized marker of heart failure) in several scenarios of acute heart failure. CONCLUSIONS Although the mechanism behind the upregulation of serum CA 125 in patients with congestive HF has not been confirmed nor fully understood.
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- Mihai Cristian Marinescu
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunărea de Jos” University in Galați, 800216 Galați, Romania; (S.N.M.); (A.N.); (D.T.); (L.C.N.); (A.R.)
- St. Apostle Andrei Clinical Emergency County Hospital, 800578 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunărea de Jos” University in Galați, 800216 Galați, Romania; (S.N.M.); (A.N.); (D.T.); (L.C.N.); (A.R.)
- St. Apostle Andrei Clinical Emergency County Hospital, 800578 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunărea de Jos” University in Galați, 800216 Galați, Romania; (S.N.M.); (A.N.); (D.T.); (L.C.N.); (A.R.)
- St. Apostle Andrei Clinical Emergency County Hospital, 800578 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunărea de Jos” University in Galați, 800216 Galați, Romania; (S.N.M.); (A.N.); (D.T.); (L.C.N.); (A.R.)
- St. Ioan Emergency Clinical Hospital for Children, 800487 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunărea de Jos” University in Galați, 800216 Galați, Romania; (S.N.M.); (A.N.); (D.T.); (L.C.N.); (A.R.)
- St. Apostle Andrei Clinical Emergency County Hospital, 800578 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunărea de Jos” University in Galați, 800216 Galați, Romania; (S.N.M.); (A.N.); (D.T.); (L.C.N.); (A.R.)
- St. Apostle Andrei Clinical Emergency County Hospital, 800578 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunărea de Jos” University in Galați, 800216 Galați, Romania; (S.N.M.); (A.N.); (D.T.); (L.C.N.); (A.R.)
- St. Apostle Andrei Clinical Emergency County Hospital, 800578 Galați, Romania
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Ge T, Song S, Li S, Yu X, Shao L, Tong J. Serum levels of carbohydrate antigen 125 in patients with heart failure and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: a retrospective analysis. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2023; 13:994-1002. [PMID: 38162113 PMCID: PMC10753246 DOI: 10.21037/cdt-23-323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Background Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) combined with heart failure (HF) has become a serious disease that threatens human health. Therapeutic interventions targeting OSAS have been shown to improve outcomes in patients with HF, so the identification of severe OSAS in HF is critical. Carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125) is associated with inflammation and volume overload. The levels of CA125 are elevated in the serum of patients with HF and might be further elevated in patients with HF and OSAS. The aim of this study was to measure CA125 levels in patients with HF with and without OSAS and to analyze affecting factors. Methods In this single-center retrospective cohort study, a total of 95 patients diagnosed with HF hospitalized in Zhongda Hospital from April 2021 to April 2022 were recruited, including 55 patients with OSAS and 40 patients without OSAS. Participants with a history of central sleep apnea syndrome, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tumors, severe infection, or who were pregnant were excluded. The histories of the participants were recorded, and laboratory examinations were performed. Binary logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the relationship between serum CA125 levels and OSAS in patients with HF. Results The serum CA125 levels were higher in the HF + OSAS group than in the HF group (29.60 vs. 9.68 U/mL, P<0.001). According to the univariate analysis, CA125 (>35 U/mL) was significantly related to pleural effusion, acute HF, apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels. Finally, the AHI demonstrated statistical significance in multiple analyses (OR 1.070, 95% CI: 1.019-1.124, P=0.006). Spearman rank correlation coefficient analysis showed that CA125 was positively correlated with AHI, and Ln(CA125) (Ln is the natural logarithm based on e) gradually increased with increasing AHI (r=0.551, P<0.0001). Conclusions The levels of CA125 were further increased in patients with HF and OSAS, and CA125 (>35 U/mL) was positively correlated with AHI. As a biomarker associated with inflammation and congestion, serum CA125 may have certain value in the diagnosis of patients with HF combined with OSAS.
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- Tiantian Ge
- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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Zamfir AS, Zabara ML, Arcana RI, Cernomaz TA, Zabara-Antal A, Marcu MTD, Trofor A, Zamfir CL, Crișan-Dabija R. Exploring the Role of Biomarkers Associated with Alveolar Damage and Dysfunction in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis-A Systematic Review. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1607. [PMID: 38003922 PMCID: PMC10672103 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13111607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is one of the most aggressive forms of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), marked by an ongoing, chronic fibrotic process within the lung tissue. IPF leads to an irreversible deterioration of lung function, ultimately resulting in an increased mortality rate. Therefore, the focus has shifted towards the biomarkers that might contribute to the early diagnosis, risk assessment, prognosis, and tracking of the treatment progress, including those associated with epithelial injury. METHODS We conducted this review through a systematic search of the relevant literature using established databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Selected articles were assessed, with data extracted and synthesized to provide an overview of the current understanding of the existing biomarkers for IPF. RESULTS Signs of epithelial cell damage hold promise as relevant biomarkers for IPF, consequently offering valuable support in its clinical care. Their global and standardized utilization remains limited due to a lack of comprehensive information of their implications in IPF. CONCLUSIONS Recognizing the aggressive nature of IPF among interstitial lung diseases and its profound impact on lung function and mortality, the exploration of biomarkers becomes pivotal for early diagnosis, risk assessment, prognostic evaluation, and therapy monitoring.
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- Alexandra-Simona Zamfir
- Clinical Hospital of Pulmonary Diseases, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.-S.Z.); (R.I.A.); (A.T.); (R.C.-D.)
- Department of Medical Sciences III, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Clinic of Surgery (II), St. Spiridon Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Clinical Hospital of Pulmonary Diseases, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.-S.Z.); (R.I.A.); (A.T.); (R.C.-D.)
- Doctoral School of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Sciences III, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Regional Institute of Oncology, 700483 Iasi, Romania
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- Clinical Hospital of Pulmonary Diseases, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.-S.Z.); (R.I.A.); (A.T.); (R.C.-D.)
- Doctoral School of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Clinical Hospital of Pulmonary Diseases, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.-S.Z.); (R.I.A.); (A.T.); (R.C.-D.)
- Department of Medical Sciences I, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Clinical Hospital of Pulmonary Diseases, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.-S.Z.); (R.I.A.); (A.T.); (R.C.-D.)
- Department of Medical Sciences III, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences I, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Clinical Hospital of Pulmonary Diseases, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.-S.Z.); (R.I.A.); (A.T.); (R.C.-D.)
- Department of Medical Sciences III, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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Sun A. Clinical role of serum tumor markers SCC, NSE, CA 125, CA 19-9, and CYFRA 21-1 in patients with lung cancer. Lab Med 2023; 54:638-645. [PMID: 37052517 DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmad020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to assess the diagnostic value of tumor markers in discriminating between lung cancer and benign chest diseases (BCDs). METHODS There were 322 patients enrolled in this investigation including 180 cases of lung cancer and 142 cases of BCD. Serum neuron-specific enolase (NSE), cancer antigen 125, cancer antigen 19-9, squamous cell carcinoma-related antigen, and cytokeratin fragment 19 (CYFRA 21-1) were compared between different populations, cancer stages, and before and after treatment. Logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic curves were used to evaluate the diagnostic markers. RESULTS Both NSE and CYFRA 21-1 were significantly associated with lung cancer. The CYFRA 21-1 showed the best performance, as well as its combinations, for lung cancer diagnosis. It also showed significant change 6 months after radical surgery in lung cancer patients. CONCLUSION The marker CYFRA 21-1 could be developed as an adjuvant marker for the early diagnosis of lung cancer and as a prognostic marker for lung cancer treatment.
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- Aiwen Sun
- Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Amiguet M, Palau P, Domínguez E, Seller J, Pinilla JMG, de la Espriella R, Miñana G, Valle A, Sanchis J, Górriz JL, Bayés-Genís A, Núñez J. Dapagliflozin and short-term changes on circulating antigen carbohydrate 125 in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Sci Rep 2023; 13:10591. [PMID: 37391470 PMCID: PMC10313805 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-37491-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023] Open
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Circulating antigen carbohydrate 125 (CA125) has emerged as a proxy of fluid overload in heart failure. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of dapagliflozin on short-term CA125 levels in patients with stable heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and whether these changes mediated the effects on peak oxygen consumption (peakVO2). This study is a post-hoc sub-analysis of a randomized, double-blinded clinical trial in which 90 stable patients with HFrEF were randomly assigned to receive either dapagliflozin or placebo to evaluate change in peakVO2 (NCT04197635). We used linear mixed regression analysis to compare changes in the natural logarithm of CA125 (logCA125) and percent changes from baseline (Δ%CA125). We used the "rwrmed" package to perform mediation analyses. CA125 was available in 87 patients (96.7%). LogCA125 significantly decreased in patients on treatment with dapagliflozin [1-month: Δ - 0.18, (CI 95% = - 0.33 to - 0.22) and 3-month: Δ - 0.23, (CI 95% = - 0.38 to - 0.07); omnibus p-value = 0.012]. Δ%CA125 decreased by 18.4% and 31.4% at 1 and 3-month, respectively (omnibus p-value = 0.026). Changes in logCA125 mediated the effect on peakVO2 by 20.4% at 1 month (p < 0.001). We did not find significant changes for natural logarithm of NTproBNP (logNT-proBNP) [1-month: Δ - 0.03, (CI 95% = - 0.23 to 0.17; p = 0.794), and 3-month: Δ 0.73, (CI 95% = - 0.13 to 0.28; p-value 0.489), omnibus p-value = 0.567]. In conclusion, in patients with stable HFrEF, dapagliflozin resulted in a significant reduction in CA125. Dapagliflozin was not associated with short-term changes in natriuretic peptides. These changes mediated the effects on peakVO2.
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- Cardiology Department, Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Universitat de València, INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain.
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital de Denia, Alicante, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, IBIMA, Malaga, Spain
- CIBER Cardiovascular, Madrid, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Universitat de València, INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Universitat de València, INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER Cardiovascular, Madrid, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital de Denia, Alicante, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Universitat de València, INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER Cardiovascular, Madrid, Spain
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- Nephrology Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Universitat de València, INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain
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- CIBER Cardiovascular, Madrid, Spain
- Department and Heart Failure Unit, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Universitat de València, INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain.
- CIBER Cardiovascular, Madrid, Spain.
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Correale M, Fioretti F, Tricarico L, Croella F, Brunetti ND, Inciardi RM, Mattioli AV, Nodari S. The Role of Congestion Biomarkers in Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12113834. [PMID: 37298029 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12113834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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In heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, edema and congestion are related to reduced cardiac function. Edema and congestion are further aggravated by chronic kidney failure and pulmonary abnormalities. Furthermore, together with edema/congestion, sodium/water retention is an important sign of the progression of heart failure. Edema/congestion often anticipates clinical symptoms, such as dyspnea and hospitalization; it is associated with a reduced quality of life and a major risk of mortality. It is very important for clinicians to predict the signs of congestion with biomarkers and, mainly, to understand the pathophysiological findings that underlie edema. Not all congestions are secondary to heart failure, as in nephrotic syndrome. This review summarizes the principal evidence on the possible roles of the old and new congestion biomarkers in HFrEF patients (diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic roles). Furthermore, we provide a description of conditions other than congestion with increased congestion biomarkers, in order to aid in reaching a differential diagnosis. To conclude, the review focuses on how congestion biomarkers may be affected by new HF drugs (gliflozins, vericiguat, etc.) approved for HFrEF.
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- Michele Correale
- Cardiology Unit, Policlinico Riuniti University Hospital, 71100 Foggia, Italy
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- Cardiology Section, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Policlinico Riuniti University Hospital, 71100 Foggia, Italy
- Department of Medical & Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medical & Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Policlinico Riuniti University Hospital, 71100 Foggia, Italy
- Department of Medical & Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Cardiology Section, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Medical and Dental Morphological Sciences Related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41121 Modena, Italy
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- Cardiology Section, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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Moreno-Perez O, Nuñez J, Sandin-Rollan M, Arrarte V, Boix V, Reus S, Pinargote-Celorio H, Ribes I, Alfayate R, Llorca-Santos MB, Martinez-Garcia MA, Chico-Sánchez P, Merino E. Early carbohydrate antigen 125 as a mortality predictor in hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:941512. [PMCID: PMC9631479 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.941512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125) is an indicator of inflammation, immune response, and impaired cardiac function. The aim was to investigate whether CA125 behaves as a biomarker of severity and poor clinical outcomes in hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods Serum CA125 [Elecsys CA125 II assay-(Roche Diagnostics GmbH)] was measured in stored biobank samples from COVID-19 hospitalized patients between 01 March 2020 and 17 October 2021. Multiple logistic regression models were built to explore the association between CA125 and clinical outcomes [in-hospital all-cause mortality, need for invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), or non-invasive respiratory support (non-IRS)], estimating odds ratios (ORs; 95% CI). The gradient of risk of CA125 was evaluated by fractional polynomials. Results A total of 691 patients were included, median age of 63 years (50–76), men (57.2%), with high comorbidity. At admission, 85.8% had pneumonia. Median CA125 was 10.33 U/ml (7.48–15.50). The in-hospital mortality rate was 7.2%. After adjusting for confounding factors, CA125 ≥ 15.5 U/ml (75th percentile) showed an increased risk of death [OR 2.85(1.21–6.71)], as age ≥ 65 years, diabetes, and immunosuppression. Furthermore, CA125 as a continuous variable was positive and significantly associated with the risk of death after multivariate adjustment. The mean hospital stay of the patients with CA125 ≥ 15.5 U/ml was longer than the rest of the study population. Conclusion CA125 in the first 72 h of hospital admission seems a useful biomarker of mortality in hospitalized patients with moderate–severe COVID-19. If our findings are confirmed, the wide availability of this biomarker would make easy its widespread implementation in clinical practice.
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- Oscar Moreno-Perez
- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Alicante General University Hospital - Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Elche, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology Valencia Clinic University Hospital – INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Valencia University, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER Cardiovascular, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Alicante General University Hospital - Alicante Institute of Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Elche, Spain
- Department of Cardiology, Alicante General University Hospital - Alicante Institute of Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Elche, Spain
- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Alicante General University Hospital - Alicante Institute of Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Elche, Spain
- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Alicante General University Hospital - Alicante Institute of Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Alicante General University Hospital - Alicante Institute of Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Alicante General University Hospital - Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, Alicante General University Hospital - Alicante Institute of Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, Alicante General University Hospital - Alicante Institute of Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Pneumology, Alicante General University Hospital - Alicante Institute of Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Preventive, Alicante General University Hospital - Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Alicante General University Hospital - Alicante Institute of Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
- *Correspondence: Esperanza Merino,
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Prognostic Significance of Lung and Cava Vein Ultrasound in Elderly Patients Admitted for Acute Heart Failure: PROFUND-IC Registry Analysis. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11154591. [PMID: 35956206 PMCID: PMC9369637 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11154591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Introduction: Heart failure is an extremely prevalent disease in the elderly population of the world. Most patients present signs and symptoms of decompensation of the disease due to worsening congestion. This congestion has been clinically assessed through clinical signs and symptoms and complementary imaging tests, such as chest radiography. Recently, pulmonary and inferior vena cava ultrasound has been shown to be useful in assessing congestion but its prognostic significance in elderly patients has been less well evaluated. Objectives: This study aims to compare the clinical and radiological characteristics and predictive values for mortality in patients admitted for heart failure through the determination of B lines by lung ultrasound and the degree of collapsibility of the inferior vena cava (IVC). Secondarily, the study aims to assess the prediction of 30-day mortality based on the diameter of the IVC by means of the ROC curve. Methods: This is an observational cohort study based on data collected in the PROFUND-IC study, a nationwide multicentric registry of patients admitted with decompensated heart failure. Data were collected from these patients between October 2020 and April 2022. Results: A total of 482 patients were entered into the PROFUND-IC registry between October 2020 and April 2022. Bedside clinical ultrasound was performed during admission in 301 patients (64.3%). The number of patients with more than 6 B-lines on lung ultrasound amounted to 194 (66%). Statistically significant differences in 30-day mortality (22.1% vs. 9.2%; p = 0.01) were found in these patients. The sum of patients with IVC collapsibility of less than 50% amounted to 195 (67%). Regarding prognostic value, collapsibility data were significant for the number of admissions in the last year (12.5% vs. 5.5%; p = 0.04), in-hospital mortality (10.1% vs. 3.3%, p = 0.04) and 30-day mortality (22.6% vs. 8.1%; p < 0.01), but not for readmissions. Regarding the prognostic value of IVC diameter for 30-day mortality, the area under the ROC curve (AUC) was 0.73, with a p < 0.01. The curve cut-off point with the highest sensitivity (70%) and specificity (70.3%) was for an IVC value of 22.5 mm. In the logistic regression analysis, we observed that the variable most associated with patient survival at 30 days was the presence of a collapsible inferior vena cava, with more than 50% OR 0.359 (CI 0.139−0.926; p = 0.034). Conclusions: The subgroups of patients analyzed with more than six B lines per field and IVC collapsibility less than or equal to 50%, as measured by clinical ultrasound, had higher 30-day mortality rates than patients who did not fall into these subgroups. IVC diameter may be a good independent predictor of 30-day mortality in patients with decompensated heart failure. Comparing both ultrasound variables, it seems that in our population, the assessment of the inferior vena cava may be more associated with short-term prognosis than the pulmonary congestion variables assessed by B lines.
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Zdanowicz A, Urban S, Ponikowska B, Iwanek G, Zymliński R, Ponikowski P, Biegus J. Novel Biomarkers of Renal Dysfunction and Congestion in Heart Failure. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12060898. [PMID: 35743683 PMCID: PMC9224642 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12060898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Heart failure is a major public health problem and, despite the constantly emerging, new, effective treatments, it remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Reliable tools for early diagnosis and risk stratification are crucial in the management of HF. This explains a growing interest in the development of new biomarkers related to various pathophysiological mechanisms of HF. In the course of this review, we focused on the markers of congestion and renal dysfunction in terms of their interference with cardiovascular homeostasis. Congestion is a hallmark feature of heart failure, contributing to symptoms, morbidity, and hospitalizations of patients with HF and has, therefore, become a therapeutic target in AHF. On the other hand, impaired renal function by altering the volume status contributes to the development and progression of HF and serves as a marker of an adverse clinical outcome. Early detection of congestion and an adequate assessment of renal status are essential for the prompt administration of patient-tailored therapy. This review provides an insight into recent advances in the field of HF biomarkers that could be potentially implemented in diagnosis and risk stratification of patients with HF.
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Affiliation(s)
- Agata Zdanowicz
- Institute of Heart Diseases, Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.Z.); (G.I.); (R.Z.); (P.P.); (J.B.)
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- Institute of Heart Diseases, Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.Z.); (G.I.); (R.Z.); (P.P.); (J.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-71-733-11-12
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- Student Scientific Organization, Institute of Heart Diseases, Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland;
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- Institute of Heart Diseases, Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.Z.); (G.I.); (R.Z.); (P.P.); (J.B.)
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- Institute of Heart Diseases, Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.Z.); (G.I.); (R.Z.); (P.P.); (J.B.)
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- Institute of Heart Diseases, Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.Z.); (G.I.); (R.Z.); (P.P.); (J.B.)
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- Institute of Heart Diseases, Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.Z.); (G.I.); (R.Z.); (P.P.); (J.B.)
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