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Pagonas N, Mueller R, Weiland L, Jaensch M, Dammermann W, Seibert FS, Hillmeister P, Buschmann I, Christ M, Ritter O, Westhoff TH, Sasko B, Kelesidis T. Oxidized high-density lipoprotein associates with atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm 2024; 21:362-369. [PMID: 38040404 PMCID: PMC11073573 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2023.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart arrhythmia and considered to be a progressive chronic disease associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Recent data suggest a link between inflammation, oxidative stress, and AF, although the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. Because oxidized lipoproteins cause structural damage and electrophysiologic changes in cardiomyocytes, it is feasible that the transformation of atheroprotective high-density lipoprotein (HDL) into dysfunctional HDL contributes to the development of AF. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine whether a reduced antioxidant function of HDL is associated with the presence of AF. METHODS In this multicenter cross-sectional cohort study, we assessed HDL function in sera of 1206 participants. Patients were divided into groups according to the presence of AF (n = 233) or no AF (n = 973). A validated cell-free biochemical assay was used to determine reduced HDL antioxidant function as assessed by increased normalized HDL lipid peroxide content (nHDLox). RESULTS Participants with AF had a 9% higher mean relative nHDLox compared to persons without AF (P = .025). nHDLox was strongly associated with AF in all models of logistic regression, including the analysis adjusted for age, sex, and risk factors for AF (all P ≤.01). CONCLUSION Reduced antioxidant HDL function is associated with the presence of AF, which supports growing evidence that impaired lipoprotein function is linked to electrophysiological changes in cardiomyocytes. nHDLox is one of several contributors to the initiation and perpetuation of AF.
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- Nikolaos Pagonas
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Ruppin-Brandenburg, Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany; Faculty of Health Sciences, Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, The (MHB) Theodor Fontane and the University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Brandenburg an der Havel, Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Ruppin-Brandenburg, Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, The (MHB) Theodor Fontane and the University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany; Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Brandenburg an der Havel, Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, The (MHB) Theodor Fontane and the University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany; Center for Internal Medicine II, University Medical Center Brandenburg an der Havel, Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, The (MHB) Theodor Fontane and the University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany; Department of Angiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, The (MHB) Theodor Fontane and the University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany; Department of Angiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bottrop, Academic Teaching Hospital, University Duisburg-Essen, Bottrop, Germany
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, The (MHB) Theodor Fontane and the University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany; Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Brandenburg an der Havel, Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Brandenburg an der Havel, Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany; Medical Department II, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine, Department of Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Kostin S, Giannakopoulos T, Richter M, Krizanic F, Sasko B, Ritter O, Pagonas N. Coronary microthrombi in the failing human heart: the role of von Willebrand factor and PECAM-1. Mol Cell Biochem 2024:10.1007/s11010-024-04942-0. [PMID: 38381272 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-024-04942-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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The recognition of microthrombi in the heart microcirculation has recently emerged from studies in COVID-19 decedents. The present study investigated the ultrastructure of coronary microthrombi in heart failure (HF) due to cardiomyopathies that are unrelated to COVID-19 infection. In addition, we have investigated the role of von Willebrand factor (VWF) and PECAM-1 in microthrombus formation. We used electron microscopy to investigate the occurrence of microthrombi in patients with HF due to dilated (DCM, n = 7), inflammatory (MYO, n = 6) and ischemic (ICM, n = 7) cardiomyopathy and 4 control patients. VWF and PECAM-1 was studied by quantitative immunohistochemistry and Western blot. In comparison to control, the number of microthrombi was increased 7-9 times in HF. This was associated with a 3.5-fold increase in the number of Weibel-Palade bodies (WPb) in DCM and MYO compared to control. A fivefold increase in WPb in ICM was significantly different from control, DCM and MYO. In Western blot, VWF was increased twofold in DCM and MYO, and more than threefold in ICM. The difference between ICM and DCM and MYO was statistically significant. These results were confirmed by quantitative immunohistochemistry. Compared to control, PECAM-1 was by approximatively threefold increased in all groups of patients. This is the first study to demonstrate the occurrence of microthrombi in the failing human heart. The occurrence of microthrombi is associated with increased expression of VWF and the number of WPb, being more pronounced in ICM. These changes are likely not compensated by increases in PECAM-1 expression.
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- Sawa Kostin
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany.
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, University Clinic Neuruppin-Brandenburg, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Kerckhoff-Clinic, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, University Clinic Neuruppin-Brandenburg, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Medical Department II, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Brandenburg, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, University Clinic Neuruppin-Brandenburg, Neuruppin, Germany
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Kostin S, Richter M, Ganceva N, Sasko B, Giannakopoulos T, Ritter O, Szalay Z, Pagonas N. Atrial fibrillation in human patients is associated with increased collagen type V and TGFbeta1. Int J Cardiol Heart Vasc 2024; 50:101327. [PMID: 38419608 PMCID: PMC10899732 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcha.2023.101327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Background and aim Atrial fibrosis is an important factor in initiating and maintaining atrial fibrillation (AF). Collagen V belongs to fibrillar collagens. There are, however no data on collagen V in AF. The aim of this work was to study the quantity of collagen V and its relationship with the number of fibroblasts and TGF- b 1 expression in patients in sinus rhythm (SR) and in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods We used quantitative immuhistochemistry to study collagen V in right and left atrial biopsies obtained from 35 patients in SR, 35 patients with paroxysmal AF (pAF) and 27 patients with chronic, long-standing persistent AF (cAF). In addition, we have quantified the number of vimentin-positive fibroblasts and expression levels of TGF-β1. Results Compared to patients in SR, collagen V was increased 1.8- and 3.1-fold in patients with pAF and cAF, respectively. In comparison with SR patients, the number of vimentin-positive cells increased significantly 1.46- and 1.8-fold in pAF and cAF patients, respectively.Compared to SR patients, expression levels of TGF-ß1, expressed as fluorescence units per tissue area, was significantly increased by 77 % and 300 % in patients with pAF and cAF, respectively. Similar to intensity measurements, the number of TGFß1-positive cells per 1 mm2 atrial tissue increased significantly from 35.5 ± 5.5 cells in SR patients to 61.9 ± 12.4 cells in pAF and 131.5 ± 23.5 cells in cAF. In both types of measurements, there was a statistically significant difference between pAF and cAF groups. Conclusions This is the first study to show that AF is associated with increased expression levels of collagen V and TGF-ß1indicating its role in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrosis. In addition, increases in collagen V correlate with increased number of fibroblasts and TGF-β1 and are more pronounced in cAF patients than those in pAF patients.
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- Sawa Kostin
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Kerckhoff-Clinic, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Kerckoff-Clinic, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Medical Department II, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany
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- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Brandenburg, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Kerckhoff-Clinic, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Ruppin-Brandenburg, Neuruppin, Germany
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Waldecker-Gall S, Seibert F, Bertram S, Doevelaar A, Braun J, Baraliakos X, Babel N, Waldecker C, Scharow L, Pagonas N, Westhoff TH. Dysfunctional high-density lipoprotein in chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases. Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis 2023; 15:1759720X231187191. [PMID: 37645683 PMCID: PMC10462425 DOI: 10.1177/1759720x231187191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Background The mechanism explaining low cholesterol concentrations in chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease (CIRD) is incompletely understood. We hypothesized that chronic inflammation impairs the functionality of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), for example, by oxidative processes. Objectives Assessment of oxidized HDL (HDLox), a marker of dysfunctional HDL, in newly diagnosed patients with CIRD before and after initiation of immunosuppressive therapy and comparison of HDLox values of patients with CIRD to non-CIRD controls. Design Prospective observational trial. Methods The study was conducted on 44 newly diagnosed CIRD patients, who were initiated on immunosuppressive therapy (baseline). A total of 136 patients without CIRD served as control. Lipid profiles including HDLox levels and C-reactive protein (CRP) were measured in both groups at baseline. In CIRD patients, measurements were repeated 12 weeks after baseline. Validated outcome tools for disease activity and function were assessed at baseline and 12 weeks. Results A total of 33 (75%) patients with rheumatoid arthritis, 7(16%) with axial spondyloarthritis, and 4 (9%) with systemic lupus erythematosus were included. Groups were comparable for age and BMI. CIRD patients had higher HDLox concentrations (1.57 versus 0.78, p = 0.02) and tended to have lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and cholesterol concentrations compared to controls. HDLox (1.57 versus 1.4, p = 0.26) and CRP levels (2.1 versus 0.7 mg/dl, p < 0.01) decreased in CIRD patients from baseline to follow-up. Conclusion CIRD is associated with an impairment of the anti-inflammatory properties of HDL as reflected by an increase in HDLox concentrations. This effect may contribute to the increased cardiovascular risk in chronic inflammatory diseases.
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- Medical Department 1, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Medical Department 1, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Medical Department 1, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
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- Center for Translational Medicine, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr University Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, St. Marien-Hospital Mülheim an der Ruhr, Mülheim, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Ruppin-Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Ruppin-Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, Herne 44625, Germany
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Li K, Dai M, Sacirovic M, Zemmrich C, Pagonas N, Ritter O, Grisk O, Lubomirov LT, Lauxmann MA, Bramlage P, Persson AB, Buschmann E, Buschmann I, Hillmeister P. Leukocyte telomere length and mitochondrial DNA copy number associate with endothelial function in aging-related cardiovascular disease. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1157571. [PMID: 37342445 PMCID: PMC10277745 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1157571] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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Background We investigated the association between leukocyte telomere length, mitochondrial DNA copy number, and endothelial function in patients with aging-related cardiovascular disease (CVD). Methods In total 430 patients with CVD and healthy persons were enrolled in the current study. Peripheral blood was drawn by routine venipuncture procedure. Plasma and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were collected. Cell-free genomic DNA (cfDNA) and leukocytic genomic DNA (leuDNA) were extracted from plasma and PBMCs, respectively. Relative telomere length (TL) and mitochondrial DNA copy number (mtDNA-CN) were analyzed using quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Endothelial function was evaluated by measuring flow-mediated dilation (FMD). The correlation between TL of cfDNA (cf-TL), mtDNA-CN of cfDNA (cf-mtDNA), TL of leuDNA (leu-TL), mtDNA-CN of leuDNA (leu-mtDNA), age, and FMD were analyzed based on Spearman's rank correlation. The association between cf-TL, cf-mtDNA, leu-TL, leu-mtDNA, age, gender, and FMD were explored using multiple linear regression analysis. Results cf-TL positively correlated with cf-mtDNA (r = 0.1834, P = 0.0273), and leu-TL positively correlated with leu-mtDNA (r = 0.1244, P = 0.0109). In addition, both leu-TL (r = 0.1489, P = 0.0022) and leu-mtDNA (r = 0.1929, P < 0.0001) positively correlated with FMD. In a multiple linear regression analysis model, both leu-TL (β = 0.229, P = 0.002) and leu-mtDNA (β = 0.198, P = 0.008) were positively associated with FMD. In contrast, age was inversely associated with FMD (β = -0.426, P < 0.0001). Conclusion TL positively correlates mtDNA-CN in both cfDNA and leuDNA. leu-TL and leu-mtDNA can be regarded as novel biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction.
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- Kangbo Li
- Department for Angiology, Center for Internal Medicine I, Deutsches Angiologie Zentrum Brandenburg - Berlin, University Clinic Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department for Angiology, Center for Internal Medicine I, Deutsches Angiologie Zentrum Brandenburg - Berlin, University Clinic Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department for Angiology, Center for Internal Medicine I, Deutsches Angiologie Zentrum Brandenburg - Berlin, University Clinic Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Institute for Pharmacology and Preventive Medicine, Cloppenburg, Germany
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- Department for Cardiology, Center for Internal Medicine I, University Clinic Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus – Senftenberg, The Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, University of Potsdam, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department for Cardiology, Center for Internal Medicine I, University Clinic Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus – Senftenberg, The Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, University of Potsdam, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Institute of Physiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Institute of Physiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Institute for Pharmacology and Preventive Medicine, Cloppenburg, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Clinic Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department for Angiology, Center for Internal Medicine I, Deutsches Angiologie Zentrum Brandenburg - Berlin, University Clinic Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus – Senftenberg, The Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, University of Potsdam, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department for Angiology, Center for Internal Medicine I, Deutsches Angiologie Zentrum Brandenburg - Berlin, University Clinic Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus – Senftenberg, The Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, University of Potsdam, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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Andresen H, Pagonas N, Eisert M, Patschan D, Nordbeck P, Buschmann I, Sasko B, Ritter O. Defibrillator exchange in the elderly. Heart Rhythm O2 2023; 4:382-390. [PMID: 37361620 PMCID: PMC10288028 DOI: 10.1016/j.hroo.2023.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Background Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy in elderly patients is controversial because survival benefits might be attenuated by nonarrhythmic causes of death. Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the outcome of septuagenarians and octogenarians after ICD generator exchange (GE). Methods A total of 506 patients undergoing elective GE were analyzed to determine the incidence of ICD shocks and/or survival after GE. Patients were divided into a septuagenarian group (age 70-79 years) and an octogenarian group (age ≥80 years). The primary endpoint was death from any cause. Secondary endpoints were survival after appropriate ICD shock and death without experiencing ICD shocks after GE ("prior death"). Results The association of the ICD with all-cause mortality and arrhythmic death was determined for septuagenarians and octogenarians. Comparing both groups, similar left ventricular ejection fraction (35.6% ± 11.2% vs 32.4% ± 8.9%) and baseline prevalence of New York Heart Association functional class III or IV heart failure (17.1% vs 14.7%) were found. During the entire follow-up period of the study, 42.5% of patients in the septuagenarian group died compared to 79% in the octogenarian group (P <.01). Prior death was significantly more frequent in both age groups than were appropriate ICD shocks. Predictors of mortality were common in both groups and included advanced heart failure, peripheral arterial disease, and renal failure. Conclusion In clinical practice, decision-making for ICD GE among the elderly should be considered carefully for individual patients.
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- Henrike Andresen
- Department of Internal Medicine I, Klinikum Brandenburg, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Klinikum Brandenburg, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
- Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
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- Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Klinikum Brandenburg, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
- Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Klinikum Brandenburg, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
- Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Klinikum Brandenburg, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
- Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine IV–Cardiology, Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bottrop, Bottrop, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Klinikum Brandenburg, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
- Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
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Pagonas N, Seibert FS, Liebisch G, Seidel M, Giannakopoulos T, Sasko B, Ritter O, Babel N, Westhoff TH. Association of plasma propionate concentration with coronary artery disease in a large cross-sectional study. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1063296. [PMID: 36818348 PMCID: PMC9928685 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1063296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background Microbiome has been linked to the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease (CAD) but data providing direct evidence for an association of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) with CAD are lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the role of propionate, the most important SCFA in patients with CAD. Methods We performed a cross-sectional study enrolling patients admitted for invasive coronary angiography in two university hospitals in Germany. Patients with known or suspected CAD and risk factors for cardiovascular disease were prospectively recruited. Blood sampling was performed after overnight fasting and before invasive procedures. Measurement of propionate was performed by liquid chromatography. Results The study included 1,253 patients (median [IQR], 67 [58-76] years; 799 men [64%]). A total of 739 had invasively confirmed CAD with at least one coronary artery stenosis ≥50% and 514 had exclusion of CAD. CAD patients had significant lower levels of propionate (median 5.75 μM, IQR, 4.1-7.6) compared to the non-CAD groups 6.53 μM (4.6-8.6, p < 0.001). Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed an odds ratio of 0.94 (CI 0.90-0.98, p = 0.002) for propionate as predictor of CAD. The odds ratio was further decreased to 0.45 (CI 0.31-0.65, p < 0.001) when comparing patients in the lowest quartile of propionate with those with higher levels of propionate. Conclusion The study provides large-scale in vivo data for the association of propionate to manifest coronary artery disease, independent of other traditional cardiovascular risk factors.
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- Nikolaos Pagonas
- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany,Faculty of Health Sciences, Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus – Senftenberg, The (MHB) Theodor Fontane and the University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany,Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany,*Correspondence: Nikolaos Pagonas, ;
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- Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany,Department of Cardiology, Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bottrop, Academic Teaching Hospital, University of Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany,Faculty of Health Sciences, Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus – Senftenberg, The (MHB) Theodor Fontane and the University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
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- Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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Pagonas N, Sasko B, Ritter O. Managing hypertension in the future: a multifactorial approach. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2023; 30:46-47. [PMID: 36266086 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwac238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Nikolaos Pagonas
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Brandenburg, Hochstr. 29, 14770 Brandenburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Brandenburg, Hochstr. 29, 14770 Brandenburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Brandenburg, Hochstr. 29, 14770 Brandenburg, Germany
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Jaehn P, Sasko B, Holmberg C, Hoffmann S, Spallek J, Kelesidis T, Rapp M, Westhoff TH, Ritter O, Pagonas N. Levels of high-density lipoprotein lipid peroxidation according to spatial socioeconomic deprivation and rurality among patients with coronary artery disease. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2022; 29:e343-e346. [PMID: 35574936 PMCID: PMC10926990 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwac068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Philipp Jaehn
- Institute of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Hochstraße 15, 14467 Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Nephrology, and Pneumology, University Hospital Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Hochstraße 15, 14467 Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, Senftenberg, Germany
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, Senftenberg, Germany
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, Senftenberg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Social and Preventive Medicine, Department of Sports and Health Sciences, Faculty of Human Science, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
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- Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Nephrology, and Pneumology, University Hospital Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Nephrology, and Pneumology, University Hospital Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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Pagonas N, Sasko B, Seibert F, Ritter O, Babel N, Westhoff T. Association of propionate with coronary artery disease in a large cross-sectional study. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.2347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background
Microbiome has been linked to the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease (CAD) but data providing direct evidence for an association of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) like propionate with CAD are lacking.
Purpose
To study the association of propionate in blood samples with the presence of CAD
Methods
This was a cross-sectional study enrolling patients admitted to invasive coronary angiography in a university hospital in Germany. Patients were prospectively recruited between from March 2017 to January 2020. Patients with known or suspected CAD and risk factors for cardiovascular diseases were screened for eligibility to participate in the trial. Main exclusion criteria were inflammatory/rheumatic disease, active cancer disease and acute infection. Blood sampling was performed after overnight fasting and before invasive procedures. Measurement of propionate was performed though liquid chromatography.
Results
The study included 691 patients (median n [IQR] age, 69 [60–78] years; 406 men [59%]). A total of 368 had invasively confirmed CAD with at least one coronary artery stenosis ≥50% and 323 had non CAD and 194 had invasively excluded CAD. 129 additional patients without suspicion for CAD and without diabetes/smoking were also recruited in the no CAD group. CAD patients had significant lower levels of propionate (median) 6.08 μM (IQR, 4.31–7.65) compared to the no CAD groups 6.92 μM (4.89–9.25, <0.05). Linear regression multivariate analysis adjusted for age, gender, body mass index, hypertension, smoking, diabetes and hyperlipidemia revealed an odds ratio of 0.92 (CI 0.89–0,96, p<0.001) for propionate as predictor of CAD.
Conclusions
The study provides large-scale data for a protective role of propionate in the development of CAD, independent of the presence of other known cardiovascular risk factors.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Private grant(s) and/or Sponsorship. Main funding source(s): Internal Grant, Medical School of Brandenburg
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- N Pagonas
- University Hospital Brandenburg , Brandenburg , Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg , Brandenburg , Germany
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- Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), Marien Hospital Herne , Bochum , Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg , Brandenburg , Germany
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- Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), Marien Hospital Herne , Bochum , Germany
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- Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), Marien Hospital Herne , Bochum , Germany
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Pagonas N, Weiland L, Jaensch M, Dammernmann W, Christ M, Ritter O, Westhoff T, Kelesidis T, Sasko B. Reduced antioxiadant high-density lipoprotein function in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.1290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) function rather than concentration plays an important role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases associated with oxidative stress and inflammation such as coronary artery disease (CAD). In the last years, inflammation has been identified to have a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Purpose
The aim of the present study is to determine whether reduced antioxidant function of HDL is associated with ACS.
Methods
197 patients with ACS were prospectively recruited and blood samples were taken in the first 48h after enrollment. Patients with chronic coronary syndrome CCS (n=727) and with invasively excluded CAD (no CAD, n=498) from another cohort from our group served as control patients. A validated cell-free biochemical assay was used to determine reduced HDL antioxidant function as assessed by increased HDL-lipid peroxide content (HDLox) normalized by HDL-C levels and the mean value of a pooled serum control from healthy participants (nHDLox; no units).
Results
Patients with ACS had significantly increased HDLox blood levels compared to patients with CCS and to patients without CAD (p<0.001, Figure 1A). Prior intake of statins did not influenc the differences of HDLox among the groups (Figure 1B). In the regression analysis increased HDLox was a strong risk factor for the presence of ACS compared to CCS (odds ratio 4.09 (2.98–5.62), p<0.001, Figure 2).
Conclusions
HDL peroxidation is associated with the presence of ACS independent of the presence of other traditional risk factors.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Foundation. Main funding source(s): BIOX
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- N Pagonas
- University Hospital Brandenburg , Brandenburg , Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg , Brandenburg , Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg , Brandenburg , Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg , Brandenburg , Germany
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- Knappschaftskrankenhaus, Cardiology , Bottrop , Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg , Brandenburg , Germany
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- Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), Marien Hospital Herne , Bochum , Germany
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- University of California Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine , Los Angeles , United States of America
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- University Hospital Brandenburg , Brandenburg , Germany
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Sasko B, Jaehn P, Müller R, Andresen H, Müters S, Holmberg C, Ritter O, Pagonas N. Understanding the importance of social determinants and rurality for the long-term outcome after acute myocardial infarction: study protocol for a single-centre cohort study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e056888. [PMID: 35428636 PMCID: PMC9013987 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a major public health issue in Germany with considerable regional differences in morbidity and mortality. Possible reasons for regional differences include a higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors, infrastructural deficits, different levels of healthcare quality or social determinants. We aim to study associations of social determinants and of rural infrastructure with the quality of medical care (eg, time to reperfusion or medication adherence) and on the long-term outcome after myocardial infarction. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We will employ a prospective cohort study design. Patients who are admitted with AMI will be invited to participate. We aim to recruit a total of 1000 participants over the course of 5 years. Information on outpatient care prior to AMI, acute healthcare of AMI, healthcare-related environmental factors and social determinants will be collected. Baseline data will be assessed in interviews and from the electronic data system of the hospital. Follow-up will be conducted after an observation period of 1 year via patient interviews. The outcomes of interest are cardiac and all-cause mortality, changes in quality of life, changes in health status of heart failure, major adverse cardiovascular events and participation in rehabilitation programmes. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethics Committee of Brandenburg Medical School (reference: E-01-20200923). Research findings will be disseminated and shared in different ways and include presenting at international and national conferences, publishing in peer-reviewed journals and facilitating dissemination workshops within local communities with patients and healthcare professionals. TRIALS REGISTRATION NUMBER DRKS00024463.
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- Benjamin Sasko
- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Monitoring, Robert Koch Institut, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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Jaehn P, Andresen-Bundus H, Bergholz A, Pagonas N, Hauptmann M, Neugebauer EA, Holmberg C, Ritter O, Sasko B. Contextualising the association of socioeconomic deprivation with hospitalisation rates of myocardial infarction in a rural area in eastern Germany. Rural Remote Health 2022; 22:6658. [PMID: 35395158 DOI: 10.22605/rrh6658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Evidence on the association of socioeconomic deprivation with occurrence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is available from international studies and urban settings in western Germany. This study aimed to assess this association based on small geographical areas in a rural setting in eastern Germany. METHODS This study used routine data of all patients with AMI who were treated in the Hospital Brandenburg in the city of Brandenburg, Germany, between May 2019 and May 2020. Hospitalisation rates of AMI were calculated for postal code regions that were located within the catchment area of the Hospital Brandenburg. Poisson regression was used to compare hospitalisation rates in areas with medium socioeconomic deprivation to areas with high deprivation, controlling for age group, sex and period (before or during COVID-19 pandemic). Publicly available social, infrastructure and healthcare-related features were mapped to characterise the study region. RESULTS In total, 265 cases of AMI were registered in the study area, which comprised 116,126 inhabitants. The city of Brandenburg was characterised by the highest level of socioeconomic deprivation, while neighbouring areas showed a rural settlement structure and medium levels of deprivation. The number of general practitioners per 10 000 inhabitants did not differ between both areas. The adjusted rate ratio comparing hospitalisations due to AMI in areas with medium socioeconomic deprivation to areas with high socioeconomic deprivation was 0.71 (95%CI 0.56-0.91, p=0.01). CONCLUSION This study adds evidence about the association of socioeconomic deprivation and AMI occurrence from a rural area in eastern Germany. Further research about the relationship of socioeconomic deprivation and cardiovascular health is needed from heterogeneous contexts.
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- Philipp Jaehn
- Institute of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Hochstraße 15, 14770 Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany; and Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Fehrbelliner Straße 38, 16816 Neuruppin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Nephrology and Pneumology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, University Hospital Brandenburg/Havel, Hochstraße 29, 14770 Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Hochstraße 15, 14770 Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany; and Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Fehrbelliner Straße 38, 16816 Neuruppin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Nephrology and Pneumology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, University Hospital Brandenburg/Havel, Hochstraße 29, 14770 Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Institute of Biostatistics and Registry Research, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Fehrbelliner Straße 38, 16816 Neuruppin, Germany; and Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Fehrbelliner Straße 38, 16816 Neuruppin, Germany
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- Center for Health Services Research Brandenburg (ZVF-BB), Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Fehrbelliner Straße 38, 16816 Neuruppin, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Hochstraße 15, 14770 Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany; and Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Fehrbelliner Straße 38, 16816 Neuruppin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Nephrology and Pneumology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, University Hospital Brandenburg/Havel, Hochstraße 29, 14770 Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany; and Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Fehrbelliner Straße 38, 16816 Neuruppin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Nephrology and Pneumology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, University Hospital Brandenburg/Havel, Hochstraße 29, 14770 Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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Wang C, Enssle J, Pietzner A, Schmöcker C, Weiland L, Ritter O, Jaensch M, Elbelt U, Pagonas N, Weylandt KH. Essential Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Blood from Patients with and without Catheter-Proven Coronary Artery Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23020766. [PMID: 35054948 PMCID: PMC8775772 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23020766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
Abstract
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Statins reduce morbidity and mortality of CAD. Intake of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFAs), particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), is associated with reduced morbidity and mortality in patients with CAD. Previous data indicate that a higher conversion of precursor fatty acids (FAs) to arachidonic acid (AA) is associated with increased CAD prevalence. Our study explored the FA composition in blood to assess n-3 PUFA levels from patients with and without CAD. We analyzed blood samples from 273 patients undergoing cardiac catheterization. Patients were stratified according to clinically relevant CAD (n = 192) and those without (n = 81). FA analysis in full blood was performed by gas chromatography. Indicating increased formation of AA from precursors, the ratio of dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) to AA, the delta-5 desaturase index (D5D index) was higher in CAD patients. CAD patients had significantly lower levels of omega-6 polyunsaturated FAs (n-6 PUFA) and n-3 PUFA, particularly EPA, in the blood. Thus, our study supports a role of increased EPA levels for cardioprotection.
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- Chaoxuan Wang
- Division of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Metabolism and Oncology, University Hospital Ruppin-Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School, 16816 Neuruppin, Germany; (C.W.); (J.E.); (A.P.); (C.S.); (U.E.)
- Medical Department, Division of Psychosomatic Medicine, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 12203 Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Metabolism and Oncology, University Hospital Ruppin-Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School, 16816 Neuruppin, Germany; (C.W.); (J.E.); (A.P.); (C.S.); (U.E.)
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology, Brandenburg Medical School and University of Potsdam, 14469 Potsdam, Germany
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- Division of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Metabolism and Oncology, University Hospital Ruppin-Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School, 16816 Neuruppin, Germany; (C.W.); (J.E.); (A.P.); (C.S.); (U.E.)
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- Division of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Metabolism and Oncology, University Hospital Ruppin-Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School, 16816 Neuruppin, Germany; (C.W.); (J.E.); (A.P.); (C.S.); (U.E.)
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- Division of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg Medical School, 14770 Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany; (L.W.); (O.R.); (M.J.); (N.P.)
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- Division of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg Medical School, 14770 Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany; (L.W.); (O.R.); (M.J.); (N.P.)
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- Division of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg Medical School, 14770 Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany; (L.W.); (O.R.); (M.J.); (N.P.)
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- Division of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Metabolism and Oncology, University Hospital Ruppin-Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School, 16816 Neuruppin, Germany; (C.W.); (J.E.); (A.P.); (C.S.); (U.E.)
- Medical Department, Division of Psychosomatic Medicine, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 12203 Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg Medical School, 14770 Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany; (L.W.); (O.R.); (M.J.); (N.P.)
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- Division of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Metabolism and Oncology, University Hospital Ruppin-Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School, 16816 Neuruppin, Germany; (C.W.); (J.E.); (A.P.); (C.S.); (U.E.)
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology, Brandenburg Medical School and University of Potsdam, 14469 Potsdam, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-(0)3391-39-3210
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Ritter O, Pagonas N, Eisert M, Patschan D, Nordbeck P, Buschmann I, Sasko B, Andresen H. ICD exchange in the elderly. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.0693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
ICD therapy in elderly patients is controversially discussed, since survival benefits might be attenuated by non-arrhythmic causes of death.
Purpose
This study aimed to investigate the outcome of septua- and octogenarians after ICD generator exchange (GE).
Methods
506 patients undergoing elective GE were analysed to determine the incidence of ICD shocks and survival after GE. For further analysis, patients were divided according to age (70 – 79 or ≥80 years) and previous ICD therapy: patients that did not experience a shock and patients that received at least one shock from prior ICDs.
Results
The effect of the ICD on all-cause mortality and arrhythmic death was determined for two groups (patients with 70 – 79 and ≥80 years). Comparing septua- with octogenarians, similar left ventricular ejection fraction (35.6±11.2% vs. 32.4±8.9%) and baseline prevalence of NYHA class 3 or 4 heart failure (17.1% vs. 14.7%) was found. Older patients were more likely to die of non-arrhythmic death (22% per year vs. 8% per year, p<0.001). We also investigated the necessity of ICD therapy dependent on whether ICD therapy occurred during the previous battery live. Septuagenarians and octogenarians with previous shocks had a higher incidence of further ICD therapy in the following battery life period (41% vs. 19%, p<0.001, and 22% vs. 17%, p<0.001).
Conclusion
Decision making for ICD generator exchange among elderly patients should be considered carefully for an individual patient during clinical practice.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- O Ritter
- University Hospital Brandenburg, Department of Internal Medicine I, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Department of Internal Medicine I, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Department of Internal Medicine I, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Department of Internal Medicine I, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV - Cardiology, Bottrop, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Department of Internal Medicine I, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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Pagonas N, Sasko B, Mueller R, Jaensch M, Dammermann W, Hillmeister P, Buschmann I, Ritter O, Westhoff TH, Kelesidis T. High-density lipoprotein lipid peroxidation in association with presence of coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation in a large cross-sectional study. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.3433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background
The function of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol may play a more important role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease compared to the concentration of the HDL. Cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease (CAD) and atrial fibrillation (AF) have been linked to impaired HDL function.
Purpose
The aim of the present study is to assess a biochemical measure of the antioxidant function of HDL and its association with presence of CAD and AF.
Methods
Patients admitted for elective cardiac catheterization were recruited in this cross-sectional study. Out of 1231 participants that were included in the analyses, 727 patients had confirmed CAD (CAD group), 369 patients had no CAD (no CAD group) and 129 persons were included as a control group. HDL function was measured in sera by determination of HDL-lipid peroxidation content (HDLox) assessed by a validated fluorometric cell-free biochemical assay and was normalized for the levels of HDL cholesterol (normalized HDLox/HDL-C ratio or nHDLox; no units). Results are expressed as median with interquartile range. Associations of nHDLox with presence of CAD and AF were assessed by univariate and multivariate analyses.
Results
Participants in the CAD group had higher levels of nHDLox (0.80, 0.61–1.03) compared to the no CAD (0.70, 0.55–0.93) and control (0.66, 0.55–1.03, no units, p<0.001) group. Out of 1206 participants, 233 (19%) had AF and 973 (81%) had no AF. Patients with AF have also higher nHDLox (0.82, 0.60–10.03) compared to persons without AF (0.73, 0.58–0.98, p=0.03). In univariate analysis nHDLox was associated with CAD (p<0.001). In multivariate analysis adjusted for age, gender, CAD, BMI and hypertension, nHDLox was a strong independent predictor of atrial fibrillation (p=0.015) but was not an independent predictor of CAD (p>0.05)
Conclusions
Reduced antioxidant function of HDL (increased HDLox measured by a biochemical assay), a metric of HDL function, is increased in patients with atherosclerosis and manifested CAD and is also associated with the presence of atrial fibrillation independent of the presence of CAD.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Public hospital(s). Main funding source(s): Medical School of Brandenburg-MHB Fontane
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- N Pagonas
- University Hospital Brandenburg, Brandenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Brandenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Brandenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Brandenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Brandenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Brandenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Brandenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Brandenburg, Germany
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- Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), Marien Hospital Herne, Bochum, Germany
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- University of California Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, United States of America
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Markakis K, Pagonas N, Georgianou E, Zgoura P, Rohn BJ, Bertram S, Seidel M, Bettag S, Trappe HJ, Babel N, Westhoff TH, Seibert FS. Feasibility of non-invasive measurement of central blood pressure and arterial stiffness in shock. Eur J Clin Invest 2021; 51:e13587. [PMID: 34022074 DOI: 10.1111/eci.13587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients in haemodynamic shock are in need for an intensive care treatment. Invasive haemodynamic monitoring is state of the art for these patients. However, evolved, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring devices offer advanced functions like the assessment of central blood pressure and arterial stiffness. We analysed the feasibility of two oscillometric blood pressure devices in patients with shock. METHODS We performed a monocentre prospective study, enrolling 57 patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), due to septic and/or cardiogenic shock. We assessed invasive and non-invasive peripheral and central blood pressure <24 hours and 48 hours after admission on the ICU. Additional haemodynamic parameters such as pulse wave velocity (PWV), augmentation pressure and augmentation index were obtained through Mobil-o-Graph PWA (IEM) and SphygmoCor XCEL (AtCor Medical). RESULTS A complete haemodynamic assessment was successful in all patients (48) with the Mobil-o-Graph 24 hours PWA and in 29 patients with the SphygmoCor XCEL (P = .001), when cases of death or device malfunction were excluded. Reasons for failure were severe peripheral artery disease, haemodynamic instability, oedema and agitation. Invasive blood pressure showed a sufficient correlation with both devices; however, large differences between invasive and non-invasive techniques were recorded in Bland-Altmann analysis (P < .05 for all parameters). PWV differed between the two devices. CONCLUSION Non-invasive peripheral blood pressure measurement remains a rescue technique. However, non-invasive assessment of arterial stiffness and central blood pressure is possible in patients with septic or cardiogenic shock. Further studies are required to assess their clinical significance for patients in shock.
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- Konstantinos Markakis
- Department of Nephrology, Ruhr-University of Bochum, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Ruhr-University of Bochum, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Herne, Germany.,Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, University Hospital Brandenburg, Brandenburg, Germany
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- Second Propedeutic Department of Medicine, Hippokration Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Nephrology, Ruhr-University of Bochum, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Ruhr-University of Bochum, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Ruhr-University of Bochum, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Ruhr-University of Bochum, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Ruhr-University of Bochum, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Ruhr-University of Bochum, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Ruhr-University of Bochum, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Ruhr-University of Bochum, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Ruhr-University of Bochum, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Herne, Germany
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Andresen H, Sasko B, Patschan D, Pagonas N, Ritter O. Effective treatment of electrical storm by a wearable cardioverter defibrillator in a patient with severely impaired left ventricular function after myocardial infarction: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2021; 15:243. [PMID: 33993888 PMCID: PMC8126431 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-021-02833-2] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background The implantation of cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) is an established therapy in the prevention of sudden cardiac death in patients with systolic dysfunction after myocardial infarction. To avoid immediate implantation of an ICD, wearable cardioverter defibrillator vests (WCD) can be used to protect patients against malignant rhythm disorders, while at the same time drug-based heart failure therapy has to be initiated. This drug therapy can improve left ventricular ejection fraction and primary prophylactic cardioverter defibrillator implantation may not be necessary. However, the recent Vest Prevention of Early Sudden Death Trial (VEST) questioned the regular use of the WCD in this setting. Case presentation A 47-year-old Caucasian man with severely impaired left ventricular function early after myocardial infarction was prescribed a WCD as primary prophylaxis to prevent sudden cardiac death. Seven days after the patient was supplied with a WCD, the patient suffered from an electrical storm with recurrent ventricular tachycardia (VT), which was successfully terminated 17 times by the WCD. On coronary angiography, the formerly infarct-related right coronary artery had TIMI (Thrombolysis in Myocardial Ischemia Trial) III flow, and a remaining stenosis in the left anterior descending artery (LAD) was stented, which did not stop recurrent VT. In the electrophysiology (EP) study, a focus was mapped in the left inferior ventricle, which was ablated. This stopped the VT. A second radio-frequency (RF) ablation in the same area was necessary after 14 days. Finally, a permanent cardioverter defibrillator was implanted. Conclusion We report the case of a patient who survived recurrent episodes of VT early after myocardial infarction by effective defibrillation with a WCD. The WCD is a useful device to bridge time until a final decision for implantation of a defibrillator.
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- Henrike Andresen
- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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Sasko B, Patschan D, Nordbeck P, Seidlmayer L, Andresen H, Jänsch M, Bramlage P, Ritter O, Pagonas N. Secondary Prevention of Potentially Life-Threatening Arrhythmia Using Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Patients with Biopsy-Proven Viral Myocarditis and Preserved Ejection Fraction. Cardiology 2021; 146:213-221. [PMID: 33550300 DOI: 10.1159/000511120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death (SCD) are known complications of acute viral myocarditis, regardless of ejection fraction (EF) at presentation. Whether such complications confer long-term risk is unknown, especially in those who present with preserved left ventricular (LV) function. No guidelines exist to the long-term reduction of arrhythmic death in such patients. METHOD In this retrospective study, we analyzed the long-term results of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) treatment in patients after an acute phase of myocarditis with life-threatening arrhythmia. RESULTS We identified 51 patients who had ICDs implanted following life-threatening arrhythmia presentation of confirmed acute viral myocarditis, despite preserved LVEF. Overall, 72.5% of patients had a clinical history of chest pain and viral infection with fever. Viral myocarditis was confirmed by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (all had late enhancement) plus endomyocardial biopsies (most frequent were Epstein-Barr virus 29.4%, adenovirus 17.6%, and Coxsackie 17.6%), and 88.2% were discharged on anti-arrhythmic drugs. Overall, 12 patients (23.5%) required ICD intervention within the first 3 months, a further 7 patients (37.3% overall) between 3 and 12 months, and a further 12 patients (60.8% overall) until 58 months. During the follow-up, 3 of 51 patients (5.9%) died-deaths were due to cardiac events (n = 1), fatal infection (n = 1), and car accidents (n = 1). Of the 31 patients who had ventricular tachycardias after the acute phase of myocarditis, 11 needed radiofrequency ablation due to a high number of events or electrical storm. No baseline variables were identified that would serve as a basis for risk stratification. CONCLUSION Malignant arrhythmic events due to viral myocarditis are potential predictors of future SCD in patients not only with a reduced but also with a preserved EF.
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- Benjamin Sasko
- Department of Internal Medicine I - Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany,
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- Department of Internal Medicine I - Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I - Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I - Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Institute for Pharmacology and Preventive Medicine, Cloppenburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I - Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I - Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany.,Department of Internal Medicine I, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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Seibert FS, Heringhaus A, Pagonas N, Rohn B, Bauer F, Trappe HJ, Landmesser U, Babel N, Westhoff TH. Dickkopf-3 in the prediction of contrast media induced acute kidney injury. J Nephrol 2020; 34:821-828. [PMID: 33275197 PMCID: PMC8192364 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-020-00910-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Background Dickkopf-3 (DKK3) has recently been discovered as a urinary biomarker for the prediction of acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery. This finding needs to be confirmed for AKI in other clinical settings. The present study investigates whether DKK3 can predict contrast-induced AKI (CI-AKI). Methods We performed a prospective study in 490 patients undergoing coronary angiography. Primary endpoint was an increase in serum creatinine concentration ≥ 0.3 mg/dl within 72 h after the procedure. DKK3 was assessed < 24 h before coronary angiography. Predictive accuracy was assessed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Results CI-AKI was observed in 30 (6.1%) patients, of whom 27 corresponded to stage I and 3 to stage II according to the Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN) criteria. Subjects who developed CI-AKI had a 3.8-fold higher urinary DKK3/creatinine ratio than those without CI-AKI (7.5 pg/mg [interquartile range [IQR] 1.2–1392.0] vs. 2.0 pg/mg [IQR 0.9–174.0]; p = 0.047). ROC analysis revealed an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.61. Among subjects without clinically overt chronic kidney disease (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] > 60 ml/min, urinary albumin creatinine ratio < 30 mg/g), the DKK3/creatinine ratio was 5.4-fold higher in those with subsequent CI-AKI (7.5 pg/mg [IQR 0.9–590.1] vs. 1.38 pg/mg [IQR 0.8–51.0]; p = 0.007; AUC 0.62). Coronary angiography was associated with a 43 times increase in the urinary DKK3/creatinine ratio. Conclusions Urinary DKK3 is an independent predictor of CI-AKI even in the absence of overt chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study thereby expands the findings on DKK3 in the prediction of postoperative loss of kidney function to other entities of AKI. Graphic abstract ![]()
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- Felix S Seibert
- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany.
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
- Department for Angiology, Centre for Internal Medicine I, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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Pagonas N, Mueller R, Weiland L, Jaensch M, Westhoff T, Buschmann I, Sasko B, Ritter O, Kelesidis T. Oxidation of HDL in patients with coronary artery disease. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.1521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The function of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol may play a more important role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease compared to the concentration of the HDL. The aim of the present study is to assess a novel cell-free test to quantify oxidation of HDL and its association to coronary artery disease (CAD).
We performed a prospective trial by including patients undergoing elective cardiac catheterization and healthy controls. A total of 895 subjects were included. In 483 patients CAD was confirmed (CAD group) and in 241 patients CAD was ruled-out (no CAD). Control patients (n=171) had no known CAD, had no diabetes and were not smokers. HDL function was measured in serum samples by determining its HDL-lipid peroxidation by a novel fluorometric cell-free biochemical assay. HDL lipid peroxide content (HDLox) is adjusted for the HDL cholesterol and has no units.
Patients with confirmed CAD had higher levels of HDLox (0.92±0.58, no units) compared to patients with no CAD (0.8±0.46, no units) and controls (0.78±0.41, no units, p=0.003). HDL-Cholesterol was lower in the CAD group (50.7±17.7mg/dl) compared to no CAD (58.4±17.6mg/dl) and healthy subjects (59.1±15.9mg/dl, p<0.001). HDLox was a strong predictor of coronary artery disease status (odds ratio for coronary disease 1.69; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.24 to 2.38; P=0.001).
Oxidation of HDL, a metric of HDL function, measured by a cell-free biochemical assay, is increased in patients with CAD and is a predictor of the disease.
Logistic Regression analysis
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): Medical School of Brandenburg
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- N Pagonas
- University Hospital Brandenburg, Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg, Germany
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- Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), Marien Hospital Herne, Bochum, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Brandenburg, Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg, Germany
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- University of California Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, United States of America
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Seibert FS, Heringhaus A, Pagonas N, Rudolf H, Rohn B, Bauer F, Timmesfeld N, Trappe HJ, Babel N, Westhoff TH. Biomarkers in the prediction of contrast media induced nephropathy - the BITCOIN study. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0234921. [PMID: 32673348 PMCID: PMC7365403 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Subjects with chronic kidney disease are at increased risk for contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI). Risk stratification is traditionally based on glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and proteinuria. The present trial examines, whether tubular and inflammatory biomarkers are able to identify subjects at increased risk as well. Methods We performed a prospective study in 490 patients undergoing coronary angiography. An increase of serum creatinine concentration ≥ 0.3 mg/dl from baseline to day 2–3 was defined as primary endpoint (CI-AKI). Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1), and calprotectin were assessed < 24h before coronary angiography. Prognostic accuracy was assessed by receiver operating characteristics (ROC) calculations. Results 30 (6.1%) patients suffered from CI-AKI (27 AKIN stage I, 3 AKIN stage II, 0 AKIN stage III). Those subjects who developed CI-AKI had 3.1 fold higher baseline urinary NGAL/creatinine ratios than those without CI-AKI (60.8 [IQR 18.7–93.1] μg/mg vs. 19.9 [IQR 12.3–38.9] μg/mg, p = 0.001). In those subjects without clinically overt CKD (eGFR > 60 ml/min, urinary albumin creatinine ratio <30 mg/g), the NGAL/creatinine ratio was 2.6 higher in CI-AKI vs. no CI-AKI (47.8 [IQR 11.8–75.3] vs. 18.6 [IQR 11.7–36.3] μg/mg). No significant differences were obtained for KIM-1 and calprotectin (p>0.05 each). ROC analyses revealed an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.68 (95% CI 0.60–0.81) for NGAL/creatinine. An NGAL/creatinine ratio < 56.4 μg/mg has a negative predictive value of 96.5%. Conclusions The present study is the largest investigation on the use of urinary biomarkers for CI-AKI risk stratification so far. It shows that NGAL provides prognostic information beyond the glomerular biomarkers eGFR and proteinuria.
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- Felix S. Seibert
- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Department for Angiology, Centre for Internal Medicine I, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Biometry & Epidemiology, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Biometry & Epidemiology, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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Pagonas N, Bauer F, Zappe L, Seibert FS, Rohn B, Klimek C, Wirth R, Gotzmann M, Babel N, Westhoff TH. Hemodynamic Effects of a Multidisciplinary Geriatric Rehabilitation Program. Clin Interv Aging 2020; 15:1035-1043. [PMID: 32636618 PMCID: PMC7335293 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s239844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Geriatric rehabilitation programs primarily aim at an increase of mobility and functional autonomy of the elderly. The cardiovascular effects of these programs, however, remain elusive. Since regular physical exercise is associated with numerous beneficial cardiovascular effects including a reduction of blood pressure (BP), the present prospective study investigates the hemodynamic effects of a representative standardized rehabilitation program. Methods A total of 74 subjects who were hospitalized in a German university hospital for geriatric rehabilitation were enrolled in the study. Peripheral BP, central aortic BP, 24h-ambulatory BP, heart rate and pulse wave velocity as a measure of arterial stiffness were assessed at admission and before discharge from the hospital. The program contained 4-5 sessions of physical activity of individualized intensity per week (≥30 min/session, eg, walking, cycling, stair rising). Results The mean age of the study population was 82.4±6.9 years; all patients suffered from arterial hypertension (stage 2-3) with a median number of three antihypertensive drugs. The most frequent cause for admission was injurious falls. The mean duration of the rehabilitation program was 17 days and comprised at least 20 physical activity sessions including occupational therapy. The program led to a significant improvement of mobility (Timed Up & Go 29.5±18.5 vs 19.1 ±9.3 s, p<0.001) and Barthel index of activities of daily living score (46.6±19.1 vs 69.8±16.5, p<0.001). Peripheral systolic BP decreased from 135.4±19.0 mmHg at baseline to 129.0±18.4 mmHg at follow-up (p=0.03), whereas peripheral diastolic BP, central aortic BP, 24h-ambulatory BP, heart rate and pulse wave velocity as a measure of arterial stiffness were not significantly altered (p>0.05 each). Conclusion The present representative standardized geriatric rehabilitation program was able to improve mobility, which showed a mild effect on systolic BP but did not affect 24h-ambulatory BP.
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- Nikolaos Pagonas
- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Department of Internal Medicine I, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.,University Hospital Brandenburg, Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Department of Internal Medicine I, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Department of Internal Medicine I, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Department of Internal Medicine I, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Department of Internal Medicine I, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Department of Geriatrics, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Department of Geriatrics, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- University Hospital St Josef Hospital Bochum, Cardiology, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Department of Internal Medicine I, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Department of Internal Medicine I, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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Hillmeister P, Tadic M, Ngare N, Pagonas N, Buschmann I. Exercise and cardiovascular diseases. Acta Physiol (Oxf) 2020; 229:e13476. [PMID: 32311828 DOI: 10.1111/apha.13476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Philipp Hillmeister
- Department for Angiology Center for Internal Medicine I Clinic Brandenburg Brandenburg Medical School (MHB) & Faculty of Health Sciences Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus – Senftenberg the Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane and the University of Potsdam Brandenburg an der Havel Germany
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- Department for Angiology Center for Internal Medicine I Clinic Brandenburg Brandenburg Medical School (MHB) & Faculty of Health Sciences Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus – Senftenberg the Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane and the University of Potsdam Brandenburg an der Havel Germany
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- Department for Angiology Center for Internal Medicine I Clinic Brandenburg Brandenburg Medical School (MHB) & Faculty of Health Sciences Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus – Senftenberg the Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane and the University of Potsdam Brandenburg an der Havel Germany
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- Department for Angiology Center for Internal Medicine I Clinic Brandenburg Brandenburg Medical School (MHB) & Faculty of Health Sciences Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus – Senftenberg the Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane and the University of Potsdam Brandenburg an der Havel Germany
- Department for Cardiology Center for Internal Medicine I Clinic Brandenburg Brandenburg Medical School (MHB) Brandenburg an der Havel Germany
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- Department for Angiology Center for Internal Medicine I Clinic Brandenburg Brandenburg Medical School (MHB) & Faculty of Health Sciences Joint Faculty of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus – Senftenberg the Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane and the University of Potsdam Brandenburg an der Havel Germany
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Pagonas N, Westhoff TH. Improving high-density lipoprotein function by exercise: Does workout intensity matter? Eur J Prev Cardiol 2019; 28:690-691. [PMID: 33611358 DOI: 10.1177/2047487319891782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Nikolaos Pagonas
- Department of Cardiology, Medical University Brandenburg, Germany
- Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany
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Pagonas N, Bauer F, Seibert FS, Seidel M, Schenker P, Kykalos S, Dürr M, Reinke P, Babel N, Viebahn R, Westhoff TH. Intensive blood pressure control is associated with improved patient and graft survival after renal transplantation. Sci Rep 2019; 9:10507. [PMID: 31324868 PMCID: PMC6642181 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-46991-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Based on data of the SPRINT trial, American hypertension guidelines recently reduced the blood pressure goal from 140/90 mmHg to 130/80 mmHg for subjects with chronic kidney disease (CKD), whereas European guidelines recommend a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 130-139 mmHg. The present analysis investigates whether a SBP < 130 mmHg is associated with an additional benefit in renal transplant recipients. We performed a retrospective analysis of 815 renal transplant recipients who were stratified according to mean office SBP values < 130 mmHg, 130-139 mmHg or ≥140 mmHg. Patient and graft survival was defined as composite endpoint, follow-up was limited to 120 months. Mean SBP of the follow-up was significantly associated with the composite endpoint (n = 218) with better survival for a SBP < 130 mmHg and 130-139 mmHg compared to ≥140 mmHg (p < 0.001). The differences in the combined endpoint remained significant in Cox regression analysis adjusted for age, gender and eGFR (p = 0.007, HR = 0.58, 95%CI = 0.41-0.53), but not for graft survival alone. Renal transplant recipients with SBP < 130 mmHg had a lower mortality than those with the conservative blood pressure goal <140 mmHg. These data suggest that the new AHA BP targets are safe for renal transplant recipients and - with all limitations of a retrospective analysis - might even be associated with improved outcome.
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- Nikolaos Pagonas
- Medical Department I, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany.,Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School, University Hospital Brandenburg, Brandenburg, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany.
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Pagonas N, Vlatsas S, Bauer F, Seibert FS, Sasko B, Buschmann I, Ritter O, Kelesidis T, Westhoff TH. The impact of aerobic and isometric exercise on different measures of dysfunctional high-density lipoprotein in patients with hypertension. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2019; 26:1301-1309. [PMID: 31067131 DOI: 10.1177/2047487319848199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Exercise training increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, but its effect on HDL function is unclear. In hypertensives, exercise improves endothelial dysfunction, which is related to HDL function. In the present study, we assess for the first time the effects of different exercise modalities on two cell-free assays of HDL function. DESIGN The study was conducted as a prospective randomized controlled trial in 75 hypertensive patients. METHODS Patients were randomized in three groups: (a) handgrip isometric training five times weekly; (b) placebo-handgrip; and (c) aerobic exercise training at least three times per week. HDL function was assessed in serum samples at baseline and after 12 weeks of training by two independent assays that determine the proinflammatory phenotype (haptoglobin content) of a specific amount of HDL (Haptoglobin-HDL [HPHDL]) and oxidized HDL (HDLox) as a measure of reduced antioxidant function of HDL. HDL function measures were normalized by the measures of a pooled control of sera from healthy participants and by HDL-C levels (normalized ratio, no units). RESULTS Aerobic exercise led to significant reduction of the HDLox from 0.99 ± 0.27 to 0.90 ± 0.29 (no units, p = 0.03). The HPHDL did not change in any training group. Changes of HDLox correlated with reduction of the systolic blood pressure only after aerobic exercise (R = 0.64, p = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS Aerobic but not isometric exercise improves the antioxidant function of HDL in patients with hypertension. This improvement correlates positively with reductions of blood pressure.
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- Nikolaos Pagonas
- 1 Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Brandenburg, Germany.,2 Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany
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- 3 Department of Nephrology, Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
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- 2 Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany
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- 2 Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany
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- 1 Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Brandenburg, Germany
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- 4 Department of Angiology, Medical University of Brandenburg, Germany
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- 1 Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Brandenburg, Germany
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- 5 Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, LA, USA
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- 2 Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany
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Leigh MB, Kor S, Czantrak P, Sacirovic M, Pagonas N, Hillmeister P, Zeidler G, Bramlage P, Buschmann I. Recanalization of bilateral axillaris/brachialis artery occlusion in a patient with Takayashu arteritis: First case report on using a novel drug-coated nitinol "chocolate" balloon catheter. Clin Case Rep 2018; 6:2490-2494. [PMID: 30564355 PMCID: PMC6293143 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Revised: 09/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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When fibrosis develops in Takayasu arteritis (TA), endovascular treatment may become necessary. A 63-year-old woman with TA underwent PTA with a nitinol-structured (chocolate-like) drug-coated balloon (C-DEB PTA). She remained in remission for >1 year. The case may foster research into the use of C-DEB PTA in TA.
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- Mariatu Binta Leigh
- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyVivantes Hospital NeukoellnBerlinGermany
- European Foundation for Vascular and Preventive Medicine (EFVM)BerlinGermany
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- Department for Angiology, Center for Internal Medicine IBrandenburg Medical School Theodor FontaneBrandenburgGermany
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- Department for Angiology, Center for Internal Medicine IBrandenburg Medical School Theodor FontaneBrandenburgGermany
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- Department for Angiology, Center for Internal Medicine IBrandenburg Medical School Theodor FontaneBrandenburgGermany
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- Department for Angiology, Center for Internal Medicine IBrandenburg Medical School Theodor FontaneBrandenburgGermany
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- Department for Angiology, Center for Internal Medicine IBrandenburg Medical School Theodor FontaneBrandenburgGermany
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- Department for Angiology, Center for Internal Medicine IBrandenburg Medical School Theodor FontaneBrandenburgGermany
- Institute for Pharmacology and Preventive MedicineCloppenburgGermany
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- European Foundation for Vascular and Preventive Medicine (EFVM)BerlinGermany
- Department for Angiology, Center for Internal Medicine IBrandenburg Medical School Theodor FontaneBrandenburgGermany
- DAZB (Deutsches Angiologie Zentrum Brandenburg‐ Berlin)German Center for Vascular Medicine Brandenburg‐ BerlinGermany
- Charité, Universitätsmedizin BerlinBerlinGermany
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Pagonas N, Yusefi K, Seibert FS, Bauer F, Markakis K, Sasko B, Zidek W, Götze T, Schlattmann P, Viebahn R, Babel N, Westhoff TH. Effects of late cyclosporine withdrawal on renal graft function and survival. J Nephrol 2018; 32:315-321. [PMID: 30443763 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-018-0554-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Attempts to discontinue calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) early after renal transplantation without conversion to an alternative immunosuppressive have failed due to high rates of acute rejection. Data on "late" CNI withdrawal are lacking so far. DESIGN AND METHOD We carried out a matched case-control study on the effects of CNI withdrawal on graft loss and mortality in 90 patients (1500 screened) with advanced graft dysfunction (serum creatinine > 3.5 mg/dl) and a cyclosporine-based triple immunosuppressive regimen at the Charité University Hospital, Berlin. RESULTS Cyclosporine was withdrawn at a mean of 54.0 ± 32.8 months post-transplant in 45 subjects. Whereas estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) did not significantly differ between the groups at this time (12.4 ± 2.7 vs. 14.7 ± 8.9 in the control group, p = 0.08), it was significantly higher in subjects undergoing withdrawal after 120 months (Δ 4.1 ml/min; p < 0.001). In a Cox regression analysis adjusted for age, gender and eGFR, patients with CNI withdrawal showed better survival rates for the combined endpoint death/graft loss (hazard ratio, HR [95% confidence interval]: 0.19 [0.12-0.33], p = 0.001) compared to matched controls. The survival benefit was significant for the endpoints death (p = 0.01) and graft loss (p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS CNI withdrawal was associated with improved survival rates in patients with advanced graft dysfunction in this retrospective analysis.
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- Nikolaos Pagonas
- Medical Department I, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany.,Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Medical University Brandenburg, Brandenburg, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité-Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany.,Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Medical University Brandenburg, Brandenburg, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité-Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Medical Statistics, Informatics and Documentation, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Medical Statistics, Informatics and Documentation, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Knappschaftskrankenhaus, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany.
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Pagonas N, Markakis K, Bauer F, Seibert FS, Seidel M, Zidek W, Kykalos S, Sasko B, Klein T, Babel N, Viebahn R, Westhoff TH. The impact of blood pressure variability and pulse pressure on graft survival and mortality after kidney transplantation. Clin Transplant 2018; 33:e13448. [PMID: 30427068 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.13448] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2018] [Revised: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 11/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Blood pressure variability and pulse pressure are strong and independent predictors of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in the general population. So far, there are no data on the impact of blood pressure variability on mortality and graft survival after renal transplantation. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of 877 patients who underwent kidney transplantation between 1997 and 2011 in two transplant centers in Germany (Berlin and Bochum) with a follow-up of 12-266 months. Visit-to-visit blood pressure variability over the first 12 months after transplantation (3 visits) and during the first 120 months after transplantation (7 visits) was calculated as the coefficient of variation (CV = standard deviation (SD)/mean blood pressure). Patient and graft survival was defined as composite endpoint. RESULTS Cumulative survival was significantly higher for those patients with lower systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure within both the first 12 months and the 120 months posttransplant. After adjustment of data for gender, age, body mass index, and coronary artery disease, the cumulative incidence of the combined endpoint did not significantly differ between patients with lower vs higher CV (12 months CV hazard ratio (HR) (95% CI) = 0.90 (0.66-1.23), P = 0.51; 120 months CV HR (95% CI) = 0.92 (0.67-1.26), P = 0.60). A lower systolic blood pressure remained highly predictive for better survival in adjusted analyses. CONCLUSION Visit-to-visit blood pressure variability is not associated with mortality or graft loss after kidney transplantation in this retrospective analysis. In analogy to the general population, however, there is an inverse relationship of survival and pulse pressure as a marker of arterial stiffness.
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- Nikolaos Pagonas
- Universitätsklinikum Marien Hospital Herne, Medizinische Klinik I, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany.,Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Medical University Brandenburg, Brandenburg, Germany
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- Universitätsklinikum Marien Hospital Herne, Medizinische Klinik I, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Universitätsklinikum Marien Hospital Herne, Medizinische Klinik I, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Universitätsklinikum Marien Hospital Herne, Medizinische Klinik I, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Universitätsklinikum Marien Hospital Herne, Medizinische Klinik I, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Universitätsklinikum Marien Hospital Herne, Medizinische Klinik I, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany.,Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Medical University Brandenburg, Brandenburg, Germany
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- Universitätsklinikum Marien Hospital Herne, Medizinische Klinik I, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Universitätsklinikum Marien Hospital Herne, Medizinische Klinik I, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Universitätsklinikum Marien Hospital Herne, Medizinische Klinik I, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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Seibert FS, Bernhard F, Stervbo U, Vairavanathan S, Bauer F, Rohn B, Pagonas N, Babel N, Jankowski J, Westhoff TH. The Effect of Microgravity on Central Aortic Blood Pressure. Am J Hypertens 2018; 31:1183-1189. [PMID: 30052726 DOI: 10.1093/ajh/hpy119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Blood pressure has been traditionally measured at peripheral arteries. In the past decade, evidence has grown that central aortic blood pressure may be a more powerful predictor for cardiovascular events, but data on its regulation are rare. The present work examines the impact of microgravity on central blood pressure for the first time. METHODS We performed 7 parabolic flights with 22 seconds of weightlessness in each parabola. Hemodynamic parameters including central systolic blood pressure were measured noninvasively in a free-floating position in 20 healthy subjects (19-43 years of age). RESULTS Arterial elasticity at rest was normal in all participants (augmentation index 14% (interquartile range (IQR) 10-22), pulse wave velocity 5.2 m/s (IQR 5.0-5.4)). Transition of 1g to 0g led to a significant increase of central systolic blood pressure from 124 (IQR 118-133) to 127 (IQR 119-133) mm Hg (P = 0.017). Cardiac index augmented significantly from 2.5 (IQR 2.2-2.8) to 2.7 (IQR 2.3-3.0) l/min/m2 (P < 0.001), while peripheral vascular resistance showed a decrease from 1.30 (IQR 1.14-1.48) to 1.25 (IQR 1.15-1.40) s × mm Hg/ml (P = 0.037). Peripheral systolic blood pressure did not change significantly (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION Whereas there is a multitude of studies on the effects of microgravity on peripheral blood pressure, this study provides first data on central aortic blood pressure. An acute loss of gravity leads to a central blood volume shift with an augmentation of cardiac output. In healthy subjects with normal arterial stiffness, the compensatory decrease of peripheral resistance does not outweigh this effect resulting in an increase of central blood pressure.
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- Felix S Seibert
- Medical Department I, University Hospital, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Cardiovascular Research, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Hospital, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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Seidlmayer LK, Riediger F, Pagonas N, Nordbeck P, Ritter O, Sasko B. Description of a novel RyR2 mutation in a juvenile patient with symptomatic catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia in sleep and during exercise: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2018; 12:298. [PMID: 30296944 PMCID: PMC6176516 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-018-1825-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia is an inherited disease presenting with arrhythmic events during physical exercise or emotional stress. If untreated, catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia is a highly lethal condition: About 80% of affected individuals experience recurrent syncope, and 30% experience cardiac arrest. Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia is caused by mutations in genes encoding ryanodine receptor type 2 (RyR2) and cardiac calsequestrin (CASQ2). In cases of sympathoadrenergic activation, both mutations result in a spontaneous Ca2+ release in cardiac cells, facilitating ventricular arrhythmias. Case presentation We present a case of a 17-year-old Caucasian boy who survived sudden cardiac death caused by ventricular fibrillation while performing running exercise in a fitness center. The diagnostic workup included blood tests, coronary angiography, electrophysiological testing, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, but all results were normal. Because the patient’s medical history included recurrent syncope during physical and emotional stress, we strongly suspected catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia as the underlying disease. Genetic screening was performed and confirmed the diagnosis, revealing a new heterozygous point mutation in the gene for RyR2, c.12520T>A (p.F4174 l, exon 90, RyR2 gene). The patient was discharged from our hospital after undergoing implantation of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator for secondary prevention. Shortly after implantation, the implantable cardioverter defibrillator terminated a sustaining ventricular tachycardia episode by antitachycardic pacing. This episode occurred early in the morning while the patient was asleep. Conclusions We present a case of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia associated with a novel single point mutation in the RyR2 gene, which, to the best of our knowledge, has not been described in the literature so far. Our patient experienced arrhythmic events under both resting conditions and physical activity, an uncommon finding in patients with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. This novel mutation may cause arrhythmias independent of sympathoadrenergic stimulation, but further evidence is needed to prove causality.
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- L K Seidlmayer
- Internal Medicine 1, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Wurzburg, Oberduerrbacherstrasse 6, 97080, Wurzburg, Germany.,Comprehensive Heart Failure Center, Am Schwarzenberg 15, 97078, Wurzburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Brandenburg - Theodor Fontane (MHB), University Hospital Brandenburg, Hochstrasse 29, 14470, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Brandenburg - Theodor Fontane (MHB), University Hospital Brandenburg, Hochstrasse 29, 14470, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Internal Medicine 1, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Wurzburg, Oberduerrbacherstrasse 6, 97080, Wurzburg, Germany.,Comprehensive Heart Failure Center, Am Schwarzenberg 15, 97078, Wurzburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Brandenburg - Theodor Fontane (MHB), University Hospital Brandenburg, Hochstrasse 29, 14470, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School Brandenburg - Theodor Fontane (MHB), University Hospital Brandenburg, Hochstrasse 29, 14470, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany.
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Gatzke N, Hillmeister P, Dülsner A, Güc N, Dawid R, Smith KH, Pagonas N, Bramlage P, Gorath M, Buschmann IR. Nitroglycerin application and coronary arteriogenesis. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0201597. [PMID: 30118486 PMCID: PMC6097676 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0201597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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: 10/02/2017] [Accepted: 07/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In the presence of a coronary occlusion, pre-existing small collateral vessels (arterioles) develop into much larger arteries (biological bypasses) that have the potential to allow a certain level of perfusion distal to the blockage. Termed arteriogenesis, this phenomenon proceeds via a complex combination of events, with nitric oxide (NO) playing an essential role. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of supplemental administration of NO donors, i.e., short-acting nitroglycerin (NTG) or slow-release pelleted isosorbide dinitrate (ISDN), on collateral development in a repetitive coronary artery occlusion model in rats. METHODS Coronary collateral growth was induced via a repetitive occlusion protocol (ROP) of the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) in rats. The primary endpoints were the histological evaluation of rat heart infarct size and ST-segment elevation (ECG-analysis) upon final permanent occlusion of the LAD (experimentally induced myocardial infarction). The effects of NTG or ISDN were also evaluated by administration during 5 days of ROP. We additionally investigated whether concomitant application of NTG can compensate for the anti-arteriogenic effect of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). RESULTS After 5 days of ROP, the mean infarct size and degree of ST-elevation were only slightly lower than those of the SHAM group; however, after 10 days of the protocol, the ROP group displayed significantly less severe infarct damage, indicating enhanced arteriogenesis. Intermittent NTG application greatly decreased the ST-elevation and infarct size. The ISDN also had a positive effect on arteriogenesis, but not to the same extent as the NTG. Administration of ASA increased the infarct severity; however, concomitant dosing with NTG somewhat attenuated this effect. CONCLUSION Intermittent treatment with the short-acting NTG decreased the size of an experimentally induced myocardial infarct by promoting coronary collateral development. These new insights are of great relevance for future clinical strategies for the treatment of occlusive vascular diseases.
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- Nora Gatzke
- Department for Angiology, Brandenburg Medical School, Campus Brandenburg/Havel, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
- Department of Cardiology, Charité University Hospital, Campus Virchow, Berlin, Germany
- Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCR) Charité University Hospital, Campus Mitte, Berlin, Germany
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- Department for Angiology, Brandenburg Medical School, Campus Brandenburg/Havel, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
- Department of Cardiology, Charité University Hospital, Campus Virchow, Berlin, Germany
- Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCR) Charité University Hospital, Campus Mitte, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Charité University Hospital, Campus Virchow, Berlin, Germany
- Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCR) Charité University Hospital, Campus Mitte, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Charité University Hospital, Campus Virchow, Berlin, Germany
- Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCR) Charité University Hospital, Campus Mitte, Berlin, Germany
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- Department for Angiology, Brandenburg Medical School, Campus Brandenburg/Havel, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
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- Department for Angiology, Brandenburg Medical School, Campus Brandenburg/Havel, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
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- Department for Angiology, Brandenburg Medical School, Campus Brandenburg/Havel, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
- Institute for Pharmacology and Preventive Medicine, Mahlow, Germany
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- Department for Angiology, Brandenburg Medical School, Campus Brandenburg/Havel, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany
- Department of Cardiology, Charité University Hospital, Campus Virchow, Berlin, Germany
- Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCR) Charité University Hospital, Campus Mitte, Berlin, Germany
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Seibert FS, Sitz M, Passfall J, Haesner M, Laschinski P, Buhl M, Bauer F, Babel N, Pagonas N, Westhoff TH. Prognostic Value of Urinary Calprotectin, NGAL and KIM-1 in Chronic Kidney Disease. Kidney Blood Press Res 2018; 43:1255-1262. [PMID: 30078006 DOI: 10.1159/000492407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Urinary biomarkers like neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) and kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) do not only allow an early diagnosis of acute kidney injury, but also provide prognostic information in this setting. The present prospective study investigates, whether the urinary biomarkers NGAL, KIM-1 and calprotectin have prognostic information in chronic kidney disease (CKD) as well. METHODS Urinary calprotectin, NGAL and KIM-1 concentrations were assessed in a study population of 143 patients with stable CKD comprising diabetic and hypertensive nephropathy, glomerulonephritis/vasculitis, and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. An eGFR fluctuation > 5ml/min/1.73m2 in the past 12 months was defined as an exclusion criterion in order to exclude cases with acute on chronic kidney injury. Renal function was monitored for a median follow-up of 37 months. RESULTS In the overall study population, all the three biomarkers failed to predict DeGFR and DACR from baseline to follow-up in linear regression analysis adjusted for age, gender, and baseline eGFR. Contrarily, baseline ACR was significantly associated with DeGFR (p< 0.001). In the subgroup of patients with vasculitis and glomerulonephritis, all the three biomarkers were significantly associated with DeGFR, with calprotectin having the highest regression coefficient. CONCLUSION In contrast to the traditional biomarker "albuminuria", neither the inflammatory biomarker calprotectin, nor the tubular biomarkers NGAL and KIM-1, provide robust prognostic information on the loss or renal function in a heterogeneous CKD population. All of them, however, are candidate prognostic biomarkers in primarily inflammatory renal diseases.
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- Felix S Seibert
- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Medical Department I, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany.,Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Department of Nephrology, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Department of Nephrology, Berlin, Germany
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- KfH-Nierenzentrum Teltowkanalstraße, Berlin, Germany
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Medical Department I, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany.,Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Department of Nephrology, Berlin, Germany
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Medical Department I, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Medical Department I, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany.,Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Department of Nephrology, Berlin, Germany
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Medical Department I, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany.,Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Department of Nephrology, Berlin, Germany
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Sasko B, Riediger F, Pagonas N, Rueckert M, Nordbeck P, Seidlmayer L, Ritter O. P5784Survival after icd exchange in the elderly. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy566.p5784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- B Sasko
- Städtisches Klinikum, Medical School Brandenburg (MHB) - Theodor Fontane, Cardiology, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Städtisches Klinikum, Medical School Brandenburg (MHB) - Theodor Fontane, Cardiology, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Städtisches Klinikum, Medical School Brandenburg (MHB) - Theodor Fontane, Cardiology, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Städtisches Klinikum, Medical School Brandenburg (MHB) - Theodor Fontane, Cardiology, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- University Hospital of Wuerzburg, Internal Medicine 1, Cardiology, Würzburg, Germany
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- University Hospital of Wuerzburg, Internal Medicine 1, Cardiology, Würzburg, Germany
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- Städtisches Klinikum, Medical School Brandenburg (MHB) - Theodor Fontane, Cardiology, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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Sasko B, Thiem U, Christ M, Trappe HJ, Ritter O, Pagonas N. Size matters: An observational study investigating estimated height as a reference size for calculating tidal volumes if low tidal volume ventilation is required. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0199917. [PMID: 29958278 PMCID: PMC6025863 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0199917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Purpose Acute lung injury is a life threatening condition often requiring mechanical ventilation. Lung-protective ventilation with tidal volumes of 6 mL/kg predicted body weight (PBW, calculated on the basis of a patient’s sex and height), is part of current recommended ventilation strategy. Hence, an exact height is necessary to provide optimal mechanical ventilation. However, it is a common practice to visually estimate the body height of mechanically ventilated patients and use these estimates as a reference size for ventilator settings. We aimed to determine if the common practice of estimating visual height to define tidal volume reduces the possibility of receiving lung-protective ventilation. Methods In this prospective observational study, 28 mechanically ventilated patients had their heights visually estimated by 20 nurses and 20 physicians. All medical professionals calculated the PBW and a corresponding tidal volume with 6 ml/kg/PBW on the basis of their visual estimation. The patients’ true heights were measured and the true PBW with a corresponding tidal volume was calculated. Finally, estimates and measurements were compared. Results 1033 estimations were undertaken by 153 medical professionals. The majority of the estimates were imprecise and resulting data comprised taller body heights, higher PBW and higher tidal volumes (all p≤0.01). When estimates of patients´ heights are used as a reference for tidal-volume definition, patients are exposed to mean tidal volumes of 6.5 ± 0.4 ml/kg/PBW. 526 estimation-based tidal volumes (51.1%) did not provide lung-protective ventilation. Shorter subjects (<175cm) were a specific risk group with an increased risk of not receiving lung protective ventilation (OR 6.6; 95%CI 1.2–35.4; p = 0.02), while taller subjects had a smaller risk of being exposed to inadequately high tidal volumes (OR 0.15; 95%CI 0.02–0.8; p = 0.02). Furthermore, we found an increased risk of overestimating if the assessor was a female (OR 1.74; 95%CI 1.14–2.65; p = 0.01). Conclusion The common practice of visually estimating body height and using these estimates for ventilator settings is imprecise and potentially harmful because it reduces the chance of receiving lung-protective ventilation. Avoiding this practice increases the patient safety. Instead, height should be measured as a standard procedure.
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- Benjamin Sasko
- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School, University Hospital Brandenburg, Germany
- Department of Cardiology, Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School, University Hospital Brandenburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Brandenburg Medical School, University Hospital Brandenburg, Germany
- Department of Nephrology, Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Bauer F, Wald J, Bauer F, Dahlkamp L, Seibert F, Pagonas N, Gedat E, Babel N, Zidek W, von Bodman C, Noldus J, Liermann D, Westhoff T. Detection of Acute Tubular Necrosis Using Blood Oxygenation Level-Dependent (BOLD) MRI. Kidney Blood Press Res 2017; 42:1078-1089. [DOI: 10.1159/000485600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2017] [Accepted: 10/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Markakis K, Westhoff TH, Pagonas N. Aortic Valve Replacement as a Trigger of Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Ann Thorac Surg 2017; 104:e255-e256. [DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2017] [Accepted: 04/04/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Pagonas N, Vlatsas S, Bauer F, Seibert F, Kelesidis T, Westhoff T. P653Reduction of dysfunctional HDL and triglycerides through aerobic training: a randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx501.p653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Bauer F, Pagonas N, Seibert FS, Zidek W, Viebahn R, Babel N, Westhoff TH. Serum Uric Acid and Arterial Function After Renal Transplantation. Ann Transplant 2017; 22:431-439. [PMID: 28706180 DOI: 10.12659/aot.901657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hyperuricemia is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and chronic allograft nephropathy after renal transplantation. It has recently been demonstrated that treatment of asymptomatic hyperuricemia is associated with improved patient and graft survival; although, the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. The present study investigated the association of serum uric acid (SUA) and systemic arterial function after renal transplantation. MATERIAL AND METHODS In a cross-sectional study, arterial function was analyzed in 54 renal transplant recipients by means of pulse wave analysis. Different measurement techniques were combined providing data on pulse wave velocity, augmentation index, small and large artery elasticity, and total peripheral vascular resistance. RESULTS The prevalence of hyperuricemia was 87.0%, and 33.3% of renal transplant recipients received SUA lowering medication. The median SUA concentration was 7.4 mg/dL. There was no significant difference in all the aforementioned parameters in patients with a SUA <7.4 versus >7.4 mg/dL (p>0.05 each) and no significant differences between hyperuricemic patients with versus without SUA lowering medication. Linear regression analysis between SUA and both pulse wave velocity and augmentation index showed no significant association (p>0.05 each). This finding remained consistent after adjustment of data for age, time on dialysis, time since transplantation, and systolic blood (partial correlation analysis, p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS Neither the concentration of SUA nor the pharmacological treatment of hyperuricemia had measurable effects on arterial stiffness. Thus, the beneficial effects of SUA lowering treatment on patient and graft survival cannot be explained by direct effects on arterial function in the study population.
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- Frederic Bauer
- Medical Department I, University Clinic Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany.,Department of Nephrology, Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Clinic Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany.,Department of Nephrology, Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Clinic Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany.,Department of Nephrology, Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Clinic Hospital, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Clinic Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany.,Department of Nephrology, Charité - Campus Virchow Klinikum, Berlin, Germany
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- Medical Department I, University Clinic Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany.,Department of Nephrology, Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
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Westhoff JH, Fichtner A, Waldherr S, Pagonas N, Seibert FS, Babel N, Tönshoff B, Bauer F, Westhoff TH. Urinary biomarkers for the differentiation of prerenal and intrinsic pediatric acute kidney injury. Pediatr Nephrol 2016; 31:2353-2363. [PMID: 27286687 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-016-3418-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [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: 12/19/2015] [Revised: 05/10/2016] [Accepted: 05/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Urinary calprotectin and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) have recently been identified as promising biomarkers for the differentiation of prerenal and intrinsic acute kidney injury (AKI) in adults. In the study reported here we examined the diagnostic accuracy of calprotectin, NGAL, and kidney injury molecule 1 (KIM-1) in pediatric patients. METHODS Urinary calprotectin, NGAL, and KIM-1 concentrations were assessed in a study population of 139 pediatric subjects including 39 patients with intrinsic AKI, 14 with prerenal AKI, and 86 non-AKI subjects. RESULTS Median urinary calprotectin and NGAL concentrations were higher in patients with intrinsic AKI than in those with prerenal AKI (calprotectin by 22-fold, NGAL by 9-fold). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses for the differentiation of intrinsic and prerenal AKI resulted in an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.90 [95 % confidence interval (CI) 0.81-0.98] for calprotectin and 0.73 (95 % CI 0.58-0.87) for NGAL. Median urinary KIM-1 concentrations were not significantly different between patients with prerenal AKI and those with intrinsic disease (P = 0.98; AUC 0.50, 95 % CI, 0.35-0.65). The AUC for the fractional excretion of sodium (FENa) and proteinuria was 0.78 (95 % CI 0.63-0.92) and 0.77 (CI 0.65-0.90), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Urinary calprotectin outperforms NGAL, KIM-1, FENa, and proteinuria as a biomarker for the differentiation of prerenal and intrinsic AKI in pediatric patients with a high diagnostic accuracy.
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- Jens H Westhoff
- Department of Pediatrics I, University Children's Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Pediatrics I, University Children's Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, University Hospital of the Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, University Hospital of the Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, University Hospital of the Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics I, University Children's Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, University Hospital of the Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medical Department I, Marien Hospital Herne, University Hospital of the Ruhr-University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany.
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Pagonas N, Kor S, Seibert FS, Giese A, Zidek W, Reinke P, Babel N, Bauer F, Westhoff TH. Effects of Treatment of Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia on Graft Survival and Mortality in Kidney Transplant Recipients. Ann Transplant 2016; 21:350-9. [PMID: 27271872 DOI: 10.12659/aot.896821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hyperuricemia is very common after renal transplantation. It is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events and graft loss. To date, however, treatment is only recommended in symptomatic disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS We included 503 adult patients who underwent kidney transplantation at the Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin in this retrospective study. Patients were followed up for up to 120 months. All-cause mortality, graft survival, changes in level of serum uric acid (SUA), and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) were analyzed. RESULTS At 12 months post-transplantation, 225 patients had a serum uric acid (SUA) level >7 mg/dl: 52 patients were treated with allopurinol, 37 with benzbromarone, and 136 patients received no medication for hyperuricemia (control). At 12 months, eGFR did not differ between groups (p=0.15) but treated patients had higher SUA levels (p<0.001) compared to the control group. SUA-lowering treatment was associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality (p=0.013) and graft loss (p=0.014) compared to controls. At 120 months, patients in the treatment group had lower SUA levels (p=0.001) and higher eGFR (p<0.001) compared to the control group. CONCLUSIONS Treatment of asymptomatic hyperuricemia was associated with a substantial benefit in patient and graft survival.
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- Nikolaos Pagonas
- Medical Department I, Universitätsklinik Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
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- Medical Department I, Universitätsklinik Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Medical Department I, Universitätsklinik Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité - Campus Virchow Klinik, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité - Campus Virchow Klinik, Berlin, Germany
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- Medical Department I, Universitätsklinik Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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- Medical Department I, Universitätsklinik Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Herne, Germany
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Ebbing J, Seibert FS, Pagonas N, Bauer F, Miller K, Kempkensteffen C, Günzel K, Bachmann A, Seifert HH, Rentsch CA, Ardelt P, Wetterauer C, Amico P, Babel N, Westhoff TH. Dynamics of Urinary Calprotectin after Renal Ischaemia. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0146395. [PMID: 26745147 PMCID: PMC4706321 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0146395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Background: Urinary calprotectin has been identified as a promising biomarker for acute kidney injury. To date, however, the time-dependent changes of this parameter during acute kidney injury remain elusive. The aim of the present work was to define the time-course of urinary calprotectin secretion after ischaemia/reperfusion-induced kidney injury in comparison to neutrophil gelatinase—associated lipocalin, thereby monitoring the extent of tubular damage in nephron sparing surgery for kidney tumours. Methods: The study population consisted of 42 patients. Thirty-two patients underwent either open or endoscopic nephron sparing surgery for kidney tumours. During the surgery, the renal arterial pedicle was clamped with a median ischaemic time of 13 minutes (interquartile range, 4.5–20.3 minutes) in 26 patients. Ten retro-peritoneoscopic living donor nephrectomy patients and 6 nephron sparing surgery patients in whom the renal artery was not clamped served as controls. Urinary calprotectin and neutrophil gelatinase—associated lipocalin concentrations were repeatedly measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and assessed according to renal function parameters. Results: Urinary concentrations of calprotectin and neutrophil gelatinase—associated lipocalin increased significantly after ischaemia/reperfusion injury, whereas concentrations remained unchanged after nephron sparing surgery without ischaemia/reperfusion injury and after kidney donation. Calprotectin and neutrophil gelatinase—associated lipocalin levels were significantly increased 2 and 8 hours, respectively, post-ischaemia. Both proteins reached maximal concentrations after 48 hours, followed by a subsequent persistent decrease. Maximal neutrophil gelatinase—associated lipocalin and calprotectin concentrations were 9-fold and 69-fold higher than their respective baseline values. The glomerular filtration rate was only transiently impaired at the first post-operative day after ischaemia/reperfusion injury (p = 0.049). Conclusion: Calprotectin and neutrophil gelatinase—associated lipocalin can be used to monitor clinical and sub-clinical tubular damage after nephron sparing surgery for kidney tumours. Urinary calprotectin concentrations start rising within 2 hours after ischaemia/reperfusion-induced kidney injury.
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- Jan Ebbing
- University Hospital Basel, Department of Urology, Basel, Switzerland
- Charité - University Hospital, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Department of Urology, Berlin, Germany
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Medical Department I, Ruhr University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Medical Department I, Ruhr University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Medical Department I, Ruhr University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Charité - University Hospital, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Department of Urology, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - University Hospital, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Department of Urology, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - University Hospital, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Department of Urology, Berlin, Germany
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- University Hospital Basel, Department of Urology, Basel, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Basel, Department of Urology, Basel, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Basel, Department of Urology, Basel, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Basel, Department of Nephrology, Basel, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Medical Department I, Ruhr University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- University Hospital Marien Hospital Herne, Medical Department I, Ruhr University of Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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Pagonas N, Kor S, Seibert F, Reinke P, Babel N, Bauer F, Zidek W, Westhoff T. FP871TREATMENT OF ASYMPTOMATIC HYPERURICEMIA AFTER RENAL TRANSPLANTATION. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfv185.60] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Seibert F, Behrendt C, Pagonas N, Bauer F, Kiziler F, Zidek W, Westhoff T. Prediction of Cardiovascular Events After Renal Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2015; 47:388-93. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2014.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2014] [Revised: 11/25/2014] [Accepted: 12/31/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Giese A, Uyar M, Henning BF, Uslucan HH, Westhoff T, Pagonas N. [How do Turkish immigrants evaluate cultural sensitivity in a German tertiary hospital?]. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2015; 140:e14-20. [PMID: 25612288 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-100007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Culturally adequate medical care is a goal in Germany, but quantitative data concerning inpatients is lacking. METHODS Inpatients of a German tertiary hospital: Turkish migrants (T) and Germans (G) were interviewed in their respective native language. RESULTS 121 T and 121 G were interviewed. 97.5% of T were Muslims, 82.6% of G were Christians. 88.5% of T judged religion as "important" or "very important" (G: 35.8%). 50.8% of T saw their opportunity to pray in the hospital as "bad" or "very bad" (G: 0.9%). Keeping to Islamic dietary rules in the hospital was "difficult" or "very difficult" for 90% of T. For 79.0% of female T care by a same-sex staff was "important" or "very important" (female G: 36.3%, male T: 40.0%, male G: 7.7%). The presence of a same-sex person during examinations or treatments was "much" or "very much" appreciated by 69.7% of female T, if same-sex care was impossible (female G: 25.4%, male T: 28.9%, male G: 6.1%). A retrospective analysis revealed that 5.8% of all 8988 hospital admissions during the period of study recruitment were Turkish migrants. CONCLUSION To meet the needs of Turkish migrants German hospitals should improve the opportunity for Muslims to pray. Additionally, the cooperation with local imams should be sought. Precise descriptions of food ingredients or an adapted menu could help T to deal with Muslim dietary commandments. A culturally sensitive hospital should take into account that female as well as male T prefer to be cared of by same-sex physicians and nurses.
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- Arnd Giese
- Medizinische Klinik I (Innere Medizin), Marienhospital Herne, Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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- Medizinische Klinik I (Innere Medizin), Marienhospital Herne, Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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- Medizinische Klinik I (Innere Medizin), Marienhospital Herne, Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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- Stiftung Zentrum für Türkeistudien und Integrationsforschung, Institut an der Universität Duisburg-Essen
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- Medizinische Klinik I (Innere Medizin), Marienhospital Herne, Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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- Medizinische Klinik I (Innere Medizin), Marienhospital Herne, Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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Tepel M, Borst C, Bistrup C, Marcussen N, Pagonas N, Seibert FS, Arndt R, Zidek W, Westhoff TH. Urinary calprotectin and posttransplant renal allograft injury. PLoS One 2014; 9:e113006. [PMID: 25402277 PMCID: PMC4234472 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0113006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2014] [Accepted: 10/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective Current methods do not predict the acute renal allograft injury immediately after kidney transplantation. We evaluated the diagnostic performance of urinary calprotectin for predicting immediate posttransplant allograft injury. Methods In a multicenter, prospective-cohort study of 144 incipient renal transplant recipients, we postoperatively measured urinary calprotectin using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) after 4 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months. Results We observed a significant inverse association of urinary calprotectin concentrations and eGFR 4 weeks after transplantation (Spearman r = −0.33; P<0.001). Compared to the lowest quartile, patients in the highest quartile of urinary calprotectin had an increased risk for an eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 four weeks after transplantation (relative risk, 4.3; P<0.001; sensitivity, 0.92; 95% CI, 0.77 to 0.98; specificity, 0.48; 95% CI, 0.31 to 0.66). Higher urinary calprotectin concentrations predicted impaired kidney function 4 weeks after transplantation, as well as 6 months and 12 months after transplantation. When data were analyzed using the urinary calprotectin/creatinine-ratio similar results were obtained. Urinary calprotectin was superior to current use of absolute change of plasma creatinine to predict allograft function 12 months after transplantation. Urinary calprotectin predicted an increased risk both in transplants from living and deceased donors. Multivariate linear regression showed that higher urinary calprotectin concentrations and older donor age predicted lower eGFR four weeks, 6 months, and 12 months after transplantation. Conclusions Urinary calprotectin is an early, noninvasive predictor of immediate renal allograft injury after kidney transplantation.
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- Martin Tepel
- Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital, and University of Southern Denmark, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Institute of Clinical Research, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital, and University of Southern Denmark, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Institute of Clinical Research, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital, and University of Southern Denmark, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Institute of Clinical Research, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Pathology, Odense University Hospital, and University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
- Medizinische Klinik I, Univ.-Klinik Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
- Medizinische Klinik I, Univ.-Klinik Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany
- Medizinische Klinik I, Univ.-Klinik Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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Ornek A, Kurucay M, Henning BF, Pagonas N, Schlottmann R, Schmidt WE, Giese A. Sonographic assessment of spleen size in Turkish migrants with Familial Mediterranean fever in Germany. J Ultrasound Med 2014; 33:1991-1997. [PMID: 25336487 DOI: 10.7863/ultra.33.11.1991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) can be associated with splenomegaly. Prospective quantitative data are lacking. We performed a sonographic assessment of spleen size in patients with FMF and healthy control participants to assess its diagnostic value. METHODS Patients with FMF according to the criteria of Livneh et al (Arthritis Rheum 1997; 40:1879-1885) who were in an asymptomatic interval and control participants were prospectively included in this study in Germany and underwent sonographic measurement of the spleen as well as a structured interview and a physical examination. Patients and controls were Turkish migrants. RESULTS Thirty-six patients and 27 controls were included. Patients and controls did not differ significantly in age (mean ± SD, 34.8 ± 9.7 versus 33.3 ± 10.0 years, respectively; P = .56), sex, height, weight, or body mass index (26.7 ± 4.7 versus 26.1 ± 4.3 kg/m(2); P = .63). Spleen size was greater in patients than controls in width (4.3 ± 1.0 versus 3.7 ± 0.7 cm; P = .008) and also length (12.1 ± 1.9 versus 10.5 ± 1.4 cm; P = .001). Twenty-six of 36 patients (72.2%) had a history of appendectomy compared to 3 of 27 controls (11.1%; P < .001). The combination of an enlarged spleen (length >11 cm and/or width >4 cm) gave specificity of 100% (95% confidence interval, 87%-100%) and a positive predictive value of 100% (95% confidence interval, 78%-100%) for the diagnosis of FMF in our study. CONCLUSIONS Spleen size as evaluated by sonography is larger in patients with FMF compared to healthy controls. Most patients with FMF included in this study had undergone appendectomy. Familial Mediterranean fever should be considered as a differential diagnosis in Turkish migrants in Germany if the spleen is enlarged and a history of appendectomy is reported.
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- Ahmet Ornek
- Department of Internal Medicine I, Marienhospital Herne, Medical Center of Ruhr University Bochum, Herne, Germany (A.Ö., M.K., B.F.H., N.P., A.G.); Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany (A.Ö.); and Department of Internal Medicine I, St Josef-Hospital, Medical Center of Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany (R.S., W.S., A.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Marienhospital Herne, Medical Center of Ruhr University Bochum, Herne, Germany (A.Ö., M.K., B.F.H., N.P., A.G.); Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany (A.Ö.); and Department of Internal Medicine I, St Josef-Hospital, Medical Center of Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany (R.S., W.S., A.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Marienhospital Herne, Medical Center of Ruhr University Bochum, Herne, Germany (A.Ö., M.K., B.F.H., N.P., A.G.); Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany (A.Ö.); and Department of Internal Medicine I, St Josef-Hospital, Medical Center of Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany (R.S., W.S., A.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Marienhospital Herne, Medical Center of Ruhr University Bochum, Herne, Germany (A.Ö., M.K., B.F.H., N.P., A.G.); Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany (A.Ö.); and Department of Internal Medicine I, St Josef-Hospital, Medical Center of Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany (R.S., W.S., A.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Marienhospital Herne, Medical Center of Ruhr University Bochum, Herne, Germany (A.Ö., M.K., B.F.H., N.P., A.G.); Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany (A.Ö.); and Department of Internal Medicine I, St Josef-Hospital, Medical Center of Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany (R.S., W.S., A.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Marienhospital Herne, Medical Center of Ruhr University Bochum, Herne, Germany (A.Ö., M.K., B.F.H., N.P., A.G.); Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany (A.Ö.); and Department of Internal Medicine I, St Josef-Hospital, Medical Center of Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany (R.S., W.S., A.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Marienhospital Herne, Medical Center of Ruhr University Bochum, Herne, Germany (A.Ö., M.K., B.F.H., N.P., A.G.); Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany (A.Ö.); and Department of Internal Medicine I, St Josef-Hospital, Medical Center of Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany (R.S., W.S., A.G.).
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Seibert FS, Steltzer J, Melilli E, Grannas G, Pagonas N, Bauer F, Zidek W, Grinyó J, Westhoff TH. Differential impact of belatacept and cyclosporine A on central aortic blood pressure and arterial stiffness after renal transplantation. Clin Transplant 2014; 28:1004-9. [DOI: 10.1111/ctr.12413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Felix S. Seibert
- Medizinische Klinik I; Universitätsklinik Marienhospital; Ruhr-University Bochum; Herne Germany
- Department of Nephrology; Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin; Berlin Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik I; Universitätsklinik Marienhospital; Ruhr-University Bochum; Herne Germany
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- Department of Nephrology; Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge; Barcelona Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation; University of Hannover; Hannover Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik I; Universitätsklinik Marienhospital; Ruhr-University Bochum; Herne Germany
- Department of Nephrology; Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin; Berlin Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik I; Universitätsklinik Marienhospital; Ruhr-University Bochum; Herne Germany
- Department of Nephrology; Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin; Berlin Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik I; Universitätsklinik Marienhospital; Ruhr-University Bochum; Herne Germany
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- Department of Nephrology; Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge; Barcelona Spain
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- Medizinische Klinik I; Universitätsklinik Marienhospital; Ruhr-University Bochum; Herne Germany
- Department of Nephrology; Charité - Campus Benjamin Franklin; Berlin Germany
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Ebbing J, Mathia S, Seibert F, Erber B, Günzel K, Pagonas N, Kilic E, Kempkensteffen C, Miller K, Bachmann A, Rosenberger C, Zidek W, Westhoff T. MP22-05 URINARY CALPROTECTIN IN BLADDER CANCER. J Urol 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.02.853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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