scholarly journals Regadenoson stress CMR: safety, feasibility and hemodynamic response

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Muniz Saenz-Diez ◽  
A Ezponda ◽  
J J Gavira ◽  
A Riesgo ◽  
O Shanhutov ◽  
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Abstract Background and objectives The use of regadenoson for stress cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) has potential advantages over other vasodilators. We sought to evaluate the safety, feasibility and hemodynamic response (heart rate and blood pressure) of regadenoson in an unselected population undergoing stress CMR for clinical work-up. Methods A total of 603 regadenoson stress CMR clinical examinations performed between May 2017 and May 2020 in our institution were retrospectively reviewed. Studies were performed using a conventional stress/rest CMR protocol with a 1.5T MRI scanner. A fixed dose of 5 ml of regadenoson was employed as stressor. As part of the protocol, 200 mg of theophylline was administered between stress and rest acquisitions to reverse the vasodilator effect of regadenoson. Adverse events, clinical symptoms, and hemodynamic response were assessed. Results In our cohort, no severe adverse events requiring hospitalization were observed, and only 5 adverse events were reported (0.83%). Only two patients (0.3%) did not complete the test due to adverse events or symptoms related to regadenoson administration (one case presented severe hypotension; the other presented unbearable chest pain). There were no cases of bronchospasm, stress-induced arrhythmia or death. Over half of patients reported mild symptoms after drug administration (52%, n=314), more frequently dyspnea (19%, n=112), chest pain (18%, n=106) and flushing (6%, n=34). All symptoms resolved after theophylline administration. Overall, an increase in heart rate (mean increase and (standard deviation) = 24 (12.6) bpm and a mild decrease in systolic (−8.2 (17.1) mmHg) and diastolic (−4.9 (10.2) mmHg) blood pressure were observed as response to regadenoson. A blunted heart rate response was observed in elderly (p<0.01), diabetic (p<0.01) and obese (p=0.01) patients. Only 46 patients (7.8%) did not show tachycardization response. Conclusions The use of regadenoson in stress CMR proved to be safe and feasible in the vast majority of patients. Adverse events were not frequent with regadenoson and symptoms were transient and well tolerated, while premature ending of the test related to drug administration was very rare. FUNDunding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: None. Hemodynamic response

Author(s):  
Tamoghna Maiti ◽  
Sonai Mandal ◽  
Ratul Banerjee ◽  
Sourav Chakrabarty ◽  
Amrita Panda

Background: High blood pressure (BP) is one of the significant non-communicable diseases that are of high prevalence in our country. Hypertension (HTN) is responsible cause of 57% of stroke and 24% of coronary heart disease deaths in India. Eight classes of medications are currently used in the treatment of hypertension. Azilsartan medoxomil is a newly added FDA approved drug to the ARB class of antihypertensive agents. azilsartan and chlorthalidone combination is also got the FDA approval. There is limited study in between these two groups regarding efficacy especially in rural Bengal.Methods: A prospective observational study was done in medicine OPD of Bankura Sammilani Medical College for twelve weeks with two groups that are azilsartan (80mg) and fixed dose combination of azilsartan (40mg) plus chlorthalidone (12.5mg) in the age group of 18 to 55years of moderate hypertensive patients. Change of heart rate was assessed as safety parameter.Results: It was found that both the group of drugs are very much effective in lowering blood pressure constantly in respect of both systolic and diastolic BP but azilsartan monotherapy in high dose reduce systolic blood pressure slightly high. Significant change of heart rate was not seen with both the groups.Conclusions: Both the group was effective as well as safe in hypertensive patients.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-15
Author(s):  
Arya Justisia Sani ◽  
Ardhana Tri Arianto ◽  
Muhammad Husni Thamrin

Latar Belakang dan Tujuan: Peningkatan respon hemodinamik yang disebabkan oleh nyeri dapat menyebabkan peningkatan aliran darah otak dan tekanan intrakranial. Blok scalp pada kraniotomi menumpulkan respon hemodinamik karena rangsangan nyeri serta mengurangi penambahan analgesi lain. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektifitas blok scalp sebagai analgetik pada kraniotomi.Subjek dan Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan uji klinik acak tersamar ganda pada 36 pasien dengan status fisik ASA 1–3 dilakukan operasi kraniotomi eksisi dan memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Sampel dibagi menjadi kelompok I (dengan blok scalp) dan kelompok II (tanpa blok scalp). Blok dilakukan sesaat setelah induksi anestesi. Digunakan levobupivakain 0,375% sebanyak 3 ml tiap insersi, pada masing-masing saraf. Tekanan darah, tekanan arteri rata-rata, detak jantung sebelum intubasi dan setelah intubasi, pemasangan pin, insisi kulit dan insisi duramater serta total kebutuhan fentanyl tambahan dicatat. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan program komputer SPSS versi 17 lalu diuji menggunakan uji Kruskal-Wallis atau One-way ANOVA. Batas kemaknaan yang diambil adalah p < 0,05.Hasil: Selama kraniotomi, detak jantung, tekanan darah, tekanan arteri rata-rata secara signifikan lebih tinggi pada pasien tanpa blok scalp terutama pada saat pemasangan pin. Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan perbedaan signifikan, penambahan fentanyl pada pasien dengan blok scalp lebih sedikit dibandingkan tanpa blok scalp, p=0,000 (p<0,05).Simpulan: Blok scalp levobupivakain efektif dalam menurunkan respon hemodinamik terutama pada saat pemasangan pin. Pasien kraniotomi dengan blok scalp membutuhkan penambahan fentanyl lebih sedikit. Differences on Hemodynamic Response with Levobupivacaine Scalp Block in Craniotomy SurgeryAbstractBackground and Objective: Increased hemodynamic response caused by pain can lead to increased cerebral blood flow and intracranial pressure. Scalp block in craniotomy blunts hemodynamic response due to pain and reduce other analgesics addition. This study aims to determine effectiveness of scalp blocks as analgesic in craniotomy.Subject and Method: This study used a double-blind randomized clinical trial in 36 patients with physical status ASA 1-3 who underwent craniotomy and met inclusion criteria. Samples were divided into group I (with scalp block) and group II (without scalp block). Scalp Block was performed right after anesthesia induction. Using levobupivacaine 0.375% 3 ml for each insertion. Blood pressure, mean arterial pressure, heart rate before and after intubation, during pin placement, skin incision and duramater incision and total need for additional fentanyl were recorded. SPSS version 17 was used and data were analysed using Kruskal-Wallis or One-way ANOVA. Statistical significance was accepted at p < 0.05.Result: During craniotomy, heart rate, blood pressure, mean arterial pressure were significantly higher in patients without scalp block especially during pin placement. Statistical test showed significant difference, additional fentanyl in patients with scalp blocks was lesser, p = 0.000 (p <0.05). Conclusion: Levobupivacaine scalp block was effective to blunt hemodynamic response especially during pin placement. Scalp block also decreased additional fentanyl in craniotomy.


Author(s):  
Ranjita Acharya ◽  
Shakti Bedanta Mishra ◽  
Arun Rath ◽  
Bhabani Sankara Pati ◽  
Kalyani Bala Nayak

Objective: Labetalol is a non-selective beta blocker which is used for the treatment of hypertension. Its role in controlling the hemodynamic response to tracheal intubation is established. This comparative controlled study was carried out to verify its effects on time to onset of action of rocuronium in comparison to esmolol.Methods: We randomized patients into two groups. Group A receiving injection labetalol 0.25 mg/kg diluted to 10 ml with 0.9% saline and Group B receiving 0.5 mg/kg of esmolol in 10 ml 0.9% saline before surgery. The time to onset of action of rocuronium, systolic blood pressure, and heart rate were recorded. The adverse reactions were observed in the post-operative period.Results: A total of 60 patients were randomized into two groups. At the time of intubation, the systolic blood pressure and heart rate were similar between the two groups. The onset of action of rocuronium was decreased significantly in the labetalol group.Conclusion: Labetalol attenuates the hemodynamic response to tracheal intubation both during intubation. It also slightly decreases the time to onset of action of rocuronium.


Blood ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 112 (11) ◽  
pp. 3018-3018
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Kuziej ◽  
Walter Jeske ◽  
Debra Hoppensteadt ◽  
Evangelos Litinas ◽  
Elizabeth McGeehan ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction: Earlier this year, heparin was found to be contaminated with a non-heparin sulfated polymer identified as oversulfated chondroitin sulfate (OSCS). The presence of this contaminant was associated with severe adverse reactions such as hypotension and anaphylaxis, leading to death in some patients. Some batches of a widely used low-molecular heparin, enoxaparin, also contained OSCS. However, the amount of this contaminant was much lower (less than 5%) in the low-molecular weight heparin batches compared to unfractionated heparin where the amount of the contaminant was up to 30%. Owing to the sizeable number of syringes in Europe that contained the low level of OSCS and the absence of any serious adverse events, the European Medicines Equivalence Agency (EMEA) allowed the qualified use of the subcutaneous administration of the contaminated enoxaparin to ensure access to this essential medication. Despite this, no studies on the anti-thrombotic and bleeding effects or basic physiologic parameters have been reported. To address the bioequivalence of enoxaparin and its contaminated version, studies were undertaken in established animal models of bleeding and thrombosis. Materials & Methods: Contaminant-free enoxaparin (CFE) and one of the commercially available contaminated enoxaparin (CCE) batches were compared at an equivalent subcutaneous dosage of 2.5 mg/kg in a jugular vein clamping model of thrombosis (n=6/group). A separate group comprised of saline control animals served as control. Blood pressure and heart rate measurements were made at 90 minutes after drug administration, followed by jugular vein clamping model at 120 minutes after drug administration. After the completion of the jugular vein clamping model, blood samples were collected via cardiac puncture for ex-vivo monitoring of anti-coagulant and anti-protease effects. Results: No differences in the blood pressure and heart rate were observed between the two groups. The anti-thrombotic effects of both the CCE and CFE were measured by jugular vein clamping model. In comparison to the saline treated group (3.5 ± 0.5 clampings), both the CCE and CFE treated animals required a significantly higher number of clampings to induce thrombosis (4.8 ± 0.7 and 5.0 ± 0.6, respectively; p = 0.001 vs. saline; p=0.658 CFE vs. CCE). The ex-vivo analysis of whole blood aPTT revealed a slight elevation in both of the enoxaparin-treated groups in comparison to saline control. (CFE: 36.8 ± 18.6 sec; CCE: 30.5 ± 10.9 sec vs. saline: 26.7 ± 3.9 sec). The anti-Xa effects in plasma were significantly higher with the CFE (84.4 ± 1.5% inhibition) compared to that observed with the CCE (80.5 ± 2.9 % inhibition; p=0.026) while the anti-IIa levels were comparable in the two groups (37.1 ± 22.0 and 30.6 ± 17.9 % inhibition). Ex-vivo analysis of plasma samples from the control group did not reveal any anti-protease or anti-coagulant activity. Discussion: These results demonstrate that small amounts of OSCS (less than 5%) in enoxaparin do not impact its anti-thrombotic effects when administered subcutaneously. Since OSCS exhibits only anti-IIa activity and does not have any anti-Xa effects, the observed anti-Xa activity of the CCE was less than that of CFE. Other plasmatic anti-coagulant and anti-protease activities were not altered by the presence of OSCS. Since OSCS is highly charged it is likely that upon subcutaneous administration it is not absorbed. This observation is supported by the fact that the anti-Xa and IIa ratios of the samples collected after jugular vein clamping are approximately equal. Thus, the anti-thrombotic and pharmacodynamic effects of the two versions of enoxaparin are identical. The impact of repeated administration of contaminated enoxaparins and long-term pharmacodynamic and immunogenic effects need to be further explored.


1976 ◽  
Vol 51 (s3) ◽  
pp. 497s-499s ◽  
Author(s):  
E. A. Rosei ◽  
P. M. Trust ◽  
J. J. Brown ◽  
R. Fraser ◽  
A. F. Lever ◽  
...  

1. Labetalol, a compound with both α- and β-adrenoreceptor-blocking actions, was given intravenously (1·5–2·0 mg/kg) in twenty recumbent hypertensive patients. 2. There was a rapid reduction in systolic and diastolic pressures in all, maintained up to 24 h in some subjects. 3. Severe hypotension was not seen in recumbent subjects, but postural hypotension was common. 4. Labetalol caused significant lowering of heart rate. 5. Labetalol induced significant and related lowering of plasma angiotensin II and aldosterone concentrations, most obviously when these were initially high. 6. In a cross-over comparison in five patients against 10 mg of propranolol intravenously, labetalol was more effective in lowering blood pressure, but less effective in lowering pulse rate or plasma angiotensin II.


2014 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. S237
Author(s):  
S. Bota ◽  
M. Mandorfer ◽  
P. Schwabl ◽  
P. Salzl ◽  
A. Ferlitsch ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Lisa N Glass ◽  
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Joseph Delio ◽  
Jalil E Ahari ◽  
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...  

A 71-year-old man, who is non-smoker with past medical history notable for hypertension and right lower extremity deep vein thrombosis three years prior, presented with progressive dyspnea on exertion of two weeks duration. He did not have any chest pain; heart rate and blood pressure were normal. His DVT had occurred in the setting of trauma, where he was injured by a falling tree. He was treated with anticoagulation for six months and recovered.


2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Febri Maspiyanti

Berkembangnya teknologi kini dapat mempermudah seorang praktisi medis untuk mendiagnosa dengan cepat dan tepat apakah seorang pasien menderita penyakit jantung atau tidak layaknya seorang dokter spesialis jantung yang sudah berpengalaman. Hal tersebut dibutuhkan sebagai usaha dalam deteksi dini penyakit jantung. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mencari pola dari penyakit jantung dan membangun sebuah aplikasi mobile untuk mendeteksi penyakit jantung berdasarkan Pohon Keputusan (Pohon Keputusan). Dalam penelitian ini digunakan dataset sejumlah 294 data pasien yang terdiri dari 13 atribut dan 1 atribut sebagai kelas. Kami menggunakan age, sex, chest pain type, resting blood pressure, cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, resting ECG, average heart rate, examine induced angina, T or ST oldpeak, ST slope, number of major vessels, general heart rate sebagai input, dan sehat atau sakit sebagai output. Penelitian ini berhasil menghasilkan akurasi sebesar 81,29% dan mengimplementasikan aturan-aturan yang dihasilkan oleh Pohon Keputusan kedalam aplikasi ponsel. Kata kunci : Penyakit Jantung, Pohon Keputusan, Ponsel.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A64-A65
Author(s):  
Kim D Huynh ◽  
Marianne C Klose ◽  
Kim Krogsgaard ◽  
Jorgen Drejer ◽  
Sarah Byberg ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Structural damage to the hypothalamus often results in hypothalamic obesity characterized by rapid and severe weight-gain with increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic morbidity and mortality. Currently, there are no approved or effective pharmacological treatments and conventional weight management remains largely ineffective. Objective: This RCT investigated safety and efficacy of Tesomet (co-administration of 0.5mg tesofensine and 50mg metoprolol) in hypopituitary patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity. Methods: Twenty-one (16 females) hypopituitary adults with hypothalamic obesity were randomized to Tesomet or placebo (2:1) for 24 weeks (NCT03845075). Subjects also received diet and lifestyle counselling. Primary endpoint was safety evaluated by change in heart rate, blood pressure and adverse events. Secondary endpoints included changes in anthropometric measures, body composition, corrected QT-interval and arrythmias. Results: Subjects had a median (range) age of 50 (25; 70) years and 90% had a BMI ≥30 kg/m2. Almost half (48%) had a history of craniopharyngioma, 86% had undergone pituitary/hypothalamic surgery, and 52% had irradiation therapy. All received one or more anterior pituitary hormone replacements; 52% had diabetes insipidus. In total, 18/21 subjects completed the study, one without investigational treatment. Three serious adverse events (SAE) were recorded in 2 subjects randomized to Tesomet. Adverse events were otherwise mostly mild (58%), frequently reported were sleep disturbances (62%), dry mouth (46%) and dizziness (46%), known side effects of tesofensine or metoprolol. Four subjects, two in each group, discontinued treatment. Tesomet discontinuation was secondary to anxiety (n=1) or dry mouth (n=1). No significant differences in heart rate or blood pressure were observed between the two groups. At week 24, compared to placebo (weight-loss: -0.3%), Tesomet treatment resulted in additional mean weight-loss of -6.3% (95CI [-11.3%; -1.3%], p=0.017); increase in the proportion of patients achieving &gt;5% reduction in body weight (Tesomet 8; Placebo 1, OR 11.2 [1.0; 120.4], p=0.046); and reduction in waist circumference of -5.7cm ([-11.5; 0.1], p=0.054). Tesomet-induced weight loss was primarily correlated to a reduction in mean (SD) fat mass -5.3kg (5.3) (r2=0.9, P=0001) and to lesser extent a reduction in lean tissue mass -2.9kg (1.9) (r2=0.4, P=0.03). Treatment did not affect corrected QT-interval; mean change from placebo was -1.1ms (95CI [-16.0; 13.9], p=0.882), nor were arrythmias registered during the trial period. Conclusions: Tesomet was generally well-tolerated, did not affect heart rate, blood pressure or QTc-interval, and resulted in significant reductions in body weight compared to placebo in this cohort of hypopituitary patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity. The study was sponsored by Saniona A/S


2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 191-196
Author(s):  
Sabin Gauchan ◽  
Chitra Thapa

Background: Laryngoscopy and intubation cause hypertension and tachycardia which can lead to myocardial ischemia or cerebrovascular hemorrhage in patients with raised intracranial pressure, hypertension. The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of dexmedetomidine (1 mcg/kg) and fentanyl (2 mcg/kg) in attenuating hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and intubation. Methods: Sixty patients scheduled for elective surgeries under general anaesthesia were randomly divided into two groups: Group D and Group F. Group D received dexmedetomidine 1 mcg/kg and group F received fentanyl 2 mcg/kg intravenously over 10 min prior to induction of anesthesia. All the drugs and techniques of anesthesia were standardized in patients in both the groups. Heart rate, systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure were recorded at following intervals: at baseline, after drug administration (at 2 and 5 min), after induction, and at 1, 2 and 5 min after intubation. Results: Heart rate and blood pressure was found to be significantly lower in dexmedetomidine group as compared to fentanyl group at 1, 2 and 5 min after intubation. Conclusions: Dexmedetomidine 1 mcg/kg is superior to fentanyl 2 mcg/kg for attenuation of hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and intubation.


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