2015
Sex differences in clinical characteristics and outcomes after myocardial infarction: insights from the Valsartan in Acute Myocardial Infarction Trial (VALIANT)
Lam CS, McEntegart M, Claggett B, Liu J, Skali H, Lewis E, Køber L, Rouleau J, Velazquez E, Califf R, McMurray JJ, Pfeffer M, Solomon S. Sex differences in clinical characteristics and outcomes after myocardial infarction: insights from the Valsartan in Acute Myocardial Infarction Trial (VALIANT). European Journal Of Heart Failure 2015, 17: 301-312. PMID: 25655011, DOI: 10.1002/ejhf.238.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute Myocardial Infarction trialMyocardial Infarction trialVentricular systolic dysfunctionHeart failureMyocardial infarctionSystolic dysfunctionClinical characteristicsVentricular volumeKillip class III/IVLeft ventricular systolic dysfunctionRisk of HFClass III/IVHigher long-term riskSmaller left ventricular volumesSimilar ejection fractionLong-term mortalityPost-infarction anginaRisk of hospitalizationSubset of patientsNon-fatal outcomesLong-term riskLeft ventricular volumeAssociation of sexMore comorbiditiesCardiovascular death
2014
Impact of Cardiovascular Events on Change in Quality of Life and Utilities in Patients After Myocardial Infarction A VALIANT Study (Valsartan In Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Lewis EF, Li Y, Pfeffer MA, Solomon SD, Weinfurt KP, Velazquez EJ, Califf RM, Rouleau JL, Kober L, White HD, Schulman KA, Reed SD. Impact of Cardiovascular Events on Change in Quality of Life and Utilities in Patients After Myocardial Infarction A VALIANT Study (Valsartan In Acute Myocardial Infarction). JACC Heart Failure 2014, 2: 159-165. PMID: 24720924, DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2013.12.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAgedAngiotensin II Type 1 Receptor BlockersAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsBundle-Branch BlockCaptoprilDeath, Sudden, CardiacDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHealth StatusHeart FailureHospitalizationHumansMaleMyocardial InfarctionQuality of LifeRecurrenceStrokeSurvivorsTetrazolesTreatment OutcomeValineValsartanConceptsNonfatal CV eventsEQ-5D assessmentCV eventsVisual analog scaleEQ-5D scoresCardiovascular eventsMyocardial infarctionEQ-5DBaseline EQ-5D scoresKillip class IINonfatal cardiovascular eventsHealth-related qualityLinear mixed-effects regression modelsQuality of lifeMixed effects regression modelsVALIANT studyWorse HRQLVAS scoresEjection fractionNonfatal eventsMI survivorsAnalog scaleVALIANT trialGeneric instrumentsPatients
2012
Mechanisms and Predictors of Mitral Regurgitation after High-Risk Myocardial Infarction
Meris A, Amigoni M, Verma A, Thune JJ, Køber L, Velazquez E, McMurray JJ, Pfeffer MA, Califf R, Levine RA, Solomon SD, Investigators V. Mechanisms and Predictors of Mitral Regurgitation after High-Risk Myocardial Infarction. Journal Of The American Society Of Echocardiography 2012, 25: 535-542. PMID: 22305962, PMCID: PMC3501447, DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2012.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAgedAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsCaptoprilDisease ProgressionEchocardiography, Doppler, ColorElectrocardiographyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedMitral Valve InsufficiencyMonitoring, PhysiologicMultivariate AnalysisMyocardial InfarctionPredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesReference ValuesReproducibility of ResultsRisk AssessmentROC CurveSeverity of Illness IndexSex FactorsStatistics, NonparametricStroke VolumeTetrazolesTime FactorsValineValsartanVentricular Dysfunction, LeftVentricular RemodelingConceptsHigh-risk myocardial infarctionBaseline mitral regurgitationMitral regurgitationMyocardial infarctionAtrial sizeIndependent predictorsCoaptation depthProgression of MRMitral valve deformationStructural valve diseaseSevere mitral regurgitationFunctional mitral regurgitationIschemic mitral regurgitationGood-quality echocardiogramsMitral annular areaMitral tentingMR degreeLV dysfunctionTenting areaBaseline characteristicsDiastolic functionHeart failureValve diseaseLV remodelingVentricular remodeling
2011
Predictors and prognostic impact of recurrent myocardial infarction in patients with left ventricular dysfunction, heart failure, or both following a first myocardial infarction
Thune JJ, Signorovitch JE, Kober L, McMurray JJ, Swedberg K, Rouleau J, Maggioni A, Velazquez E, Califf R, Pfeffer MA, Solomon SD. Predictors and prognostic impact of recurrent myocardial infarction in patients with left ventricular dysfunction, heart failure, or both following a first myocardial infarction. European Journal Of Heart Failure 2011, 13: 148-153. PMID: 21037250, DOI: 10.1093/eurjhf/hfq194.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedCaptoprilCause of DeathConfidence IntervalsDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeart FailureHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisMyocardial InfarctionPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisProportional Hazards ModelsRecurrenceRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexSex FactorsSurvival AnalysisTetrazolesTime FactorsValineValsartanVentricular Dysfunction, LeftConceptsRecurrent myocardial infarctionFirst myocardial infarctionRisk of deathLeft ventricular dysfunctionMyocardial infarctionVentricular dysfunctionHeart failurePrognostic impactOne-year mortalityGlomerular filtration rateEarly reinfarctionLate reinfarctionTrial cohortUnstable anginaProlong survivalMedian timeMI survivorsFiltration ratePatientsContemporary managementContemporary treatmentInfarctionMortalityReinfarctionDeath
2009
Predictors of sudden cardiac death change with time after myocardial infarction: results from the VALIANT trial
Piccini JP, Zhang M, Pieper K, Solomon SD, Al-Khatib SM, Van de Werf F, Pfeffer MA, McMurray JJ, Califf RM, Velazquez EJ. Predictors of sudden cardiac death change with time after myocardial infarction: results from the VALIANT trial. European Heart Journal 2009, 31: 211-221. PMID: 19854729, DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehp425.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSudden cardiac deathMyocardial infarctionInitial left ventricular ejection fractionRisk of SCDLeft ventricular ejection fractionHigher baseline heart rateBaseline creatinine clearanceBaseline clinical characteristicsRecurrent cardiovascular eventsPrior myocardial infarctionVentricular ejection fractionBaseline heart rateCox proportional hazardsCardiovascular eventsClinical characteristicsCreatinine clearanceCumulative incidenceCardiac deathEjection fractionEntire followRisk stratificationVALIANT trialPost-MIRisk stratifierLandmark analysisUsefulness of Beta Blockers in High-Risk Patients After Myocardial Infarction in Conjunction With Captopril and/or Valsartan (from the VALsartan In Acute Myocardial Infarction [VALIANT] Trial)
Califf RM, Lokhnygina Y, Velazquez EJ, McMurray JJ, Leimberger JD, Lewis EF, Diaz R, Murin J, Pfeffer MA. Usefulness of Beta Blockers in High-Risk Patients After Myocardial Infarction in Conjunction With Captopril and/or Valsartan (from the VALsartan In Acute Myocardial Infarction [VALIANT] Trial). The American Journal Of Cardiology 2009, 104: 151-157. PMID: 19576338, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.03.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAgedAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAntihypertensive AgentsCaptoprilDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisMyocardial InfarctionProspective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSurvival AnalysisTetrazolesTreatment OutcomeValineValsartanConceptsBeta blockersHeart failureMyocardial infarctionBaseline characteristicsAcute Myocardial Infarction trialAngiotensin receptor blocker valsartanCombination of valsartanNonfatal cardiovascular eventsAngiotensin receptor blockersBeta-blocker useMyocardial Infarction trialVentricular systolic dysfunctionHigh-risk patientsRisk of deathSignificant survival advantageCardiovascular eventsSystolic dysfunctionVentricular dysfunctionVentricular functionSurvival advantageLower riskPatientsMortality rateBlockersValsartan
2008
Racial Analysis of Patients With Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Heart Failure and/or Left Ventricular Dysfunction Treated With Valsartan, Captopril, or Both
Prisant LM, Thomas KL, Lewis EF, Huang Z, Francis GS, Weaver WD, Pfeffer MA, McMurray JJ, Califf RM, Velazquez EJ. Racial Analysis of Patients With Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Heart Failure and/or Left Ventricular Dysfunction Treated With Valsartan, Captopril, or Both. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2008, 51: 1865-1871. PMID: 18466801, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2007.12.050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin II Type 1 Receptor BlockersAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsBiomarkersBlack or African AmericanCaptoprilFemaleHeart FailureHospitalizationHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSystoleTetrazolesUnited StatesValineValsartanVentricular Dysfunction, LeftWhite PeopleConceptsLeft ventricular systolic dysfunctionHeart failureAcute myocardial infarctionMyocardial infarctionBaseline characteristicsAfrican AmericansMyocardial Infarction ComplicatedAngiotensin receptor blockersCoronary risk factorsOutcomes of patientsRecurrent myocardial infarctionVentricular systolic dysfunctionSimilar clinical outcomesHF hospitalizationCardiovascular morbidityCause mortalityReceptor blockersSystolic dysfunctionVentricular dysfunctionCardiovascular mortalityWhite patientsClinical outcomesPoor outcomeVALIANT trialSubgroup analysisComparison of Renal Function and Cardiovascular Risk Following Acute Myocardial Infarction in Patients With and Without Diabetes Mellitus
Anavekar NS, Solomon SD, McMurray JJ, Maggioni A, Rouleau JL, Califf R, White H, Kober L, Velazquez E, Pfeffer MA. Comparison of Renal Function and Cardiovascular Risk Following Acute Myocardial Infarction in Patients With and Without Diabetes Mellitus. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2008, 101: 925-929. PMID: 18359309, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2007.11.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionRenal dysfunctionRenal functionMyocardial infarctionCV outcomesDiabetes mellitusHigh-risk acute myocardial infarctionCox proportional modelingAdverse CV outcomesComposite cardiovascular eventsComposite end pointIndependent risk factorRenal Disease equationGlomerular filtration rateReduced renal functionBaseline creatinineCV eventsMean eGFRCardiovascular eventsCV diseaseCV riskVentricular dysfunctionCardiovascular riskHeart failureOverall mortality
2007
Effect of Antecedent Hypertension and Follow-Up Blood Pressure on Outcomes After High-Risk Myocardial Infarction
Thune JJ, Signorovitch J, Kober L, Velazquez EJ, McMurray JJ, Califf RM, Maggioni AP, Rouleau JL, Howlett J, Zelenkofske S, Pfeffer MA, Solomon SD. Effect of Antecedent Hypertension and Follow-Up Blood Pressure on Outcomes After High-Risk Myocardial Infarction. Hypertension 2007, 51: 48-54. PMID: 18025296, DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.107.093682.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk myocardial infarctionLower blood pressureBlood pressureCardiovascular eventsMyocardial infarctionAntecedent hypertensionHeart failureElevated systolic blood pressureAggressive antihypertensive treatmentComposite of deathMyocardial Infarction trialSubsequent cardiovascular eventsVentricular systolic dysfunctionElevated blood pressureModifiable risk factorsSystolic blood pressureAcute myocardial infarctionPostmyocardial infarction periodAntihypertensive treatmentCardiovascular deathSystolic dysfunctionAdverse eventsCardiac arrestRisk factorsHigh riskAmiodarone use after acute myocardial infarction complicated by heart failure and/or left ventricular dysfunction may be associated with excess mortality
Thomas KL, Al-Khatib SM, Lokhnygina Y, Solomon SD, Kober L, McMurray JJ, Califf RM, Velazquez EJ. Amiodarone use after acute myocardial infarction complicated by heart failure and/or left ventricular dysfunction may be associated with excess mortality. American Heart Journal 2007, 155: 87-93. PMID: 18082495, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2007.09.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAmiodaroneCaptoprilCause of DeathDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodDrug Administration ScheduleDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHeart FailureHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisMyocardial InfarctionProbabilityProportional Hazards ModelsReference ValuesRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexSurvival AnalysisTetrazolesTreatment OutcomeValineValsartanVentricular DysfunctionConceptsVentricular systolic dysfunctionAmiodarone useAcute myocardial infarctionMyocardial infarctionSystolic dysfunctionLeft ventricular systolic dysfunctionPost-acute myocardial infarctionHazard ratio 1.5Higher Killip classTrials of amiodaroneKillip classVentricular dysfunctionBaseline characteristicsCardiovascular mortalityDiabetes mellitusHeart failureMedical regimenRandomized comparisonBaseline predictorsExcess mortalityCox modelSubsequent mortalityDay 1PatientsAmiodarone
2006
Long-term outcomes of left bundle branch block in high-risk survivors of acute myocardial infarction: The VALIANT experience
Stephenson K, Skali H, McMurray JJ, Velazquez EJ, Aylward PG, Kober L, Van de Werf F, White HD, Pieper KS, Califf RM, Solomon SD, Pfeffer MA. Long-term outcomes of left bundle branch block in high-risk survivors of acute myocardial infarction: The VALIANT experience. Heart Rhythm 2006, 4: 308-313. PMID: 17341394, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2006.11.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAngiotensin II Type 1 Receptor BlockersAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsBundle-Branch BlockCaptoprilElectrocardiographyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeart FailureHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisMyocardial InfarctionPredictive Value of TestsProportional Hazards ModelsResearch DesignRisk FactorsStroke VolumeSurvival AnalysisSurvivorsTetrazolesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeValineValsartanVentricular Dysfunction, LeftConceptsNew left bundle branch blockLeft bundle branch blockLV systolic dysfunctionHigh-risk survivorsHeart failureMyocardial infarctionBundle branch blockSystolic dysfunctionCardiovascular outcomesIndependent predictorsBranch blockLeft ventricular systolic dysfunctionLong-term cardiovascular complicationsMajor adverse cardiovascular outcomesAcute Myocardial Infarction trialBaseline ECG dataMajor cardiovascular outcomesPost-MI survivorsComposite of deathMyocardial Infarction trialVentricular systolic dysfunctionAdverse cardiovascular outcomesHigh-risk patientsLV ejection fractionLong-term outcomesPreviously known and newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation: A major risk indicator after a myocardial infarction complicated by heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction☆
Køber L, Swedberg K, McMurray JJ, Pfeffer MA, Velazquez EJ, Diaz R, Maggioni AP, Mareev V, Opolski G, Van de Werf F, Zannad F, Ertl G, Solomon SD, Zelenkofske S, Rouleau J, Leimberger JD, Califf RM. Previously known and newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation: A major risk indicator after a myocardial infarction complicated by heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction☆. European Journal Of Heart Failure 2006, 8: 591-598. PMID: 16507350, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejheart.2005.11.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAgedAngiotensin II Type 1 Receptor BlockersAtrial FibrillationCaptoprilCardiac Output, LowFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionOutcome Assessment, Health CarePrognosisProportional Hazards ModelsRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSurvival AnalysisTetrazolesTime FactorsValineValsartanVentricular Dysfunction, LeftConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionCurrent atrial fibrillationPrior atrial fibrillationHeart failureAtrial fibrillationRisk of deathMyocardial infarctionCV eventsGreater long-term mortalityMajor CV eventsPrior heart failureAdverse CV eventsMajor cardiovascular eventsVentricular systolic dysfunctionLong-term mortalityHR of deathMajor risk indicatorsCardiovascular eventsSystolic dysfunctionVentricular dysfunctionPrimary outcomeVALIANT trialPatientsLVSDInfarctionGeographic variation in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction in the VALsartan In Acute myocardial iNfarcTion (VALIANT) trial
Reed SD, McMurray JJ, Velazquez EJ, Schulman KA, Califf RM, Kober L, Maggioni AP, Van de Werf F, White HD, Diaz R, Mareev V, Murin J, Committees and Investigators F. Geographic variation in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction in the VALsartan In Acute myocardial iNfarcTion (VALIANT) trial. American Heart Journal 2006, 152: 500-508. PMID: 16923421, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2006.02.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk patientsAcute myocardial infarctionMyocardial infarctionReperfusion therapyBaseline characteristicsVALIANT trialLeft ventricular systolic dysfunctionTime of MIAcute Myocardial Infarction trialSafety of captoprilMyocardial Infarction trialPatient baseline characteristicsUse of aspirinVentricular systolic dysfunctionProportion of patientsCare of patientsEvidence-based therapiesMultivariable regression modelsSystolic dysfunctionHeart failureTrial populationKey treatmentPatientsInternational trialInternational guidelinesThe Effect of Valsartan, Captopril, or Both on Atherosclerotic Events After Acute Myocardial Infarction An Analysis of the Valsartan in Acute Myocardial Infarction Trial (VALIANT)
McMurray J, Solomon S, Pieper K, Reed S, Rouleau J, Velazquez E, White H, Howlett J, Swedberg K, Maggioni A, Køber L, Van de Werf F, Califf R, Pfeffer M. The Effect of Valsartan, Captopril, or Both on Atherosclerotic Events After Acute Myocardial Infarction An Analysis of the Valsartan in Acute Myocardial Infarction Trial (VALIANT). Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2006, 47: 726-733. PMID: 16487836, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngina PectorisAngiotensin II Type 1 Receptor BlockersAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAtherosclerosisCaptoprilCardiovascular DiseasesDisease-Free SurvivalDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRecurrenceStrokeTetrazolesValineValsartanConceptsAngiotensin receptor blockersAcute Myocardial Infarction trialMyocardial Infarction trialAtherosclerotic eventsMyocardial infarctionACE inhibitorsValsartan groupReceptor blockersEnzyme inhibitorsNon-fatal myocardial infarctionAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitorAnti-infarction effectSecondary preventive treatmentEffect of valsartanRenin-angiotensin systemBlood pressure differenceEffects of captoprilAcute myocardial infarctionCaptopril groupCombination groupPreventive treatmentLower riskEvidence gapsCaptoprilValsartan
2005
Resource use, costs, and quality of life among patients in the multinational Valsartan in Acute Myocardial Infarction Trial (VALIANT)
Reed SD, Radeva JI, Weinfurt KP, McMurray JJ, Pfeffer MA, Velazquez EJ, Allsbrook JS, Masselink LE, Sellers MA, Califf RM, Schulman KA, Investigators F. Resource use, costs, and quality of life among patients in the multinational Valsartan in Acute Myocardial Infarction Trial (VALIANT). American Heart Journal 2005, 150: 323-329. PMID: 16086938, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2004.08.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmbulatory CareAngiotensin II Type 1 Receptor BlockersAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsCaptoprilDrug CostsGlobal HealthHealth Care CostsHealth ResourcesHeart FailureHospital CostsHospitalizationHumansMyocardial InfarctionProspective StudiesQuality of LifeTetrazolesValineValsartanVentricular Dysfunction, LeftConceptsQuality of lifeMyocardial infarctionAcute Myocardial Infarction trialLower medication costsMyocardial Infarction trialHealth-related qualityLinear mixed-effects regression analysisMultinational clinical trialsMixed-effects regression analysisCaptopril groupStudy medicationCardiovascular morbidityVentricular dysfunctionMost patientsHeart failureACE inhibitorsMedication costsProspective economic evaluationClinical trialsHigh riskPatientsValsartanResource useCaptoprilSignificant differencesChanges in Ventricular Size and Function in Patients Treated With Valsartan, Captopril, or Both After Myocardial Infarction
Solomon SD, Skali H, Anavekar NS, Bourgoun M, Barvik S, Ghali JK, Warnica JW, Khrakovskaya M, Arnold JM, Schwartz Y, Velazquez EJ, Califf RM, McMurray JV, Pfeffer MA. Changes in Ventricular Size and Function in Patients Treated With Valsartan, Captopril, or Both After Myocardial Infarction. Circulation 2005, 111: 3411-3419. PMID: 15967846, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.104.508093.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsCaptoprilDrug Therapy, CombinationElectrocardiographyFemaleHeart VentriclesHospitalizationHumansHypertrophy, Left VentricularMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionPrognosisStroke VolumeTetrazolesTreatment OutcomeValineValsartanVentricular Dysfunction, LeftConceptsAngiotensin receptor blockersMyocardial infarctionEjection fractionEchocardiographic measuresPo bidPo tidHeart failureTreatment armsInfarct segment lengthProgressive LV enlargementVALIANT Echo studyLV ejection fractionLeft ventricular enlargementCombination of captoprilACE inhibitor captoprilEnd-diastolic volumeARB valsartanEchocardiographic characteristicsVALIANT studyCardiovascular eventsEchocardiographic parametersLV dysfunctionReceptor blockersLV enlargementVentricular enlargement
2004
Relation between Renal Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Outcomes after Myocardial Infarction
Anavekar NS, McMurray JJ, Velazquez EJ, Solomon SD, Kober L, Rouleau JL, White HD, Nordlander R, Maggioni A, Dickstein K, Zelenkofske S, Leimberger JD, Califf RM, Pfeffer MA. Relation between Renal Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Outcomes after Myocardial Infarction. New England Journal Of Medicine 2004, 351: 1285-1295. PMID: 15385655, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa041365.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngiotensin II Type 1 Receptor BlockersAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsCaptoprilCardiovascular DiseasesChronic DiseaseCreatinineDouble-Blind MethodDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleGlomerular Filtration RateHumansKidney DiseasesMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionProportional Hazards ModelsRisk FactorsSurvival RateTetrazolesValineValsartanConceptsGlomerular filtration rateAcute myocardial infarctionMyocardial infarctionCardiovascular outcomesHeart failureRisk factorsAcute Myocardial Infarction trialFour-component ModificationNonfatal cardiovascular outcomesMyocardial Infarction trialUse of aspirinComposite cardiovascular eventsComposite end pointRenal Disease equationCongestive heart failureMild renal diseaseRisk of deathCoronary revascularization proceduresMajor risk factorSerum creatinine measurementsBody surface areaCardiovascular causesKillip classRenal eventsCardiovascular complicationsNewly Diagnosed and Previously Known Diabetes Mellitus and 1-Year Outcomes of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Aguilar D, Solomon SD, Køber L, Rouleau JL, Skali H, McMurray JJ, Francis GS, Henis M, O’Connor C, Diaz R, Belenkov YN, Varshavsky S, Leimberger JD, Velazquez EJ, Califf RM, Pfeffer MA. Newly Diagnosed and Previously Known Diabetes Mellitus and 1-Year Outcomes of Acute Myocardial Infarction. Circulation 2004, 110: 1572-1578. PMID: 15364810, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000142047.28024.f2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngiotensin II Type 1 Receptor BlockersAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsCaptoprilCohort StudiesComorbidityDiabetes ComplicationsDiabetes MellitusDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeart FailureHumansLife TablesMaleMedical RecordsMiddle AgedMulticenter Studies as TopicMyocardial InfarctionProportional Hazards ModelsRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRiskStrokeTetrazolesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeValineValsartanVentricular Dysfunction, LeftConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionMyocardial infarctionCardiovascular eventsDiabetes mellitusAdverse outcomesAcute Myocardial Infarction trialPoor long-term outcomesMajor cardiovascular eventsMyocardial Infarction trialHigh-risk patientsRisk of deathLong-term outcomesRisk of mortalityBaseline characteristicsDiabetic statusComorbid conditionsMetabolic abnormalitiesPrior diagnosisPoor prognosisNew diagnosisDiabetesPatientsMellitusOutcomesInfarction
2003
Valsartan, Captopril, or Both in Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Heart Failure, Left Ventricular Dysfunction, or Both
Pfeffer MA, McMurray JJ, Velazquez EJ, Rouleau JL, Køber L, Maggioni AP, Solomon SD, Swedberg K, Van de Werf F, White H, Leimberger JD, Henis M, Edwards S, Zelenkofske S, Sellers MA, Califf RM. Valsartan, Captopril, or Both in Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Heart Failure, Left Ventricular Dysfunction, or Both. New England Journal Of Medicine 2003, 349: 1893-1906. PMID: 14610160, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa032292.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCaptopril groupValsartan groupMyocardial infarctionCardiovascular eventsAdverse eventsHeart failureMost drug-related adverse eventsDrug-related adverse eventsLeft ventricular systolic dysfunctionAngiotensin receptor blocker valsartanAngiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitorsEnd pointMyocardial Infarction ComplicatedNonfatal cardiovascular eventsDouble-blind trialPrimary end pointVentricular systolic dysfunctionComposite end pointLeft ventricular dysfunctionPopulation of patientsACE inhibitor captoprilAcute myocardial infarctionAdditional therapyCardiovascular morbidityRenal dysfunctionVALsartan In Acute myocardial iNfarcTion (VALIANT) trial: baseline characteristics in context
Velazquez EJ, Pfeffer MA, McMurray JV, Maggioni AP, Rouleau J, Van de Werf F, Kober L, White HD, Swedberg K, Leimberger JD, Gallo P, Sellers MA, Edwards S, Henis M, Califf RM, Investigators F. VALsartan In Acute myocardial iNfarcTion (VALIANT) trial: baseline characteristics in context. European Journal Of Heart Failure 2003, 5: 537-544. PMID: 12921816, DOI: 10.1016/s1388-9842(03)00112-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsCaptoprilDouble-Blind MethodFemaleGlyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate DehydrogenasesHeart FailureHumansMaleMiddle AgedMulticenter Studies as TopicMyocardial InfarctionPeptide FragmentsRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTetrazolesValineValsartanVentricular Dysfunction, LeftConceptsAcute Myocardial Infarction trialAngiotensin receptor blockadeMyocardial Infarction trialHeart failureMyocardial infarctionACEI trialsRenin-angiotensin system blockadePlacebo-controlled trialVentricular systolic dysfunctionActive-controlled trialEvidence-based careHigh-risk populationEvidence-based therapiesCardiovascular outcomesSystem blockadeSystolic dysfunctionBaseline characteristicsStandard treatmentRepresentative cohortPatientsMI trialsTrialsValsartanACEIsLVSD