2023
Cardiorenal interactions in heart failure: insights from recent therapeutic advances
Damman K, Testani J. Cardiorenal interactions in heart failure: insights from recent therapeutic advances. Cardiovascular Research 2023, 120: 1372-1384. PMID: 37364186, PMCID: PMC11472538, DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvad096.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsHeart failureRisk patientsCardiovascular diseaseNew therapiesHigh cardiovascular risk patientsOutcomes of patientsCardiovascular risk patientsChronic kidney diseaseHigh-risk patientsRecent therapeutic advancesSpecific drug classesHigh mortality rateHealth care expendituresCardiorenal continuumCardiorenal interactionsMRA therapyRenal endpointsCardiovascular eventsCardiorenal diseaseKidney diseaseTherapeutic advancesDrug classesTherapeutic approachesMortality ratePatients
2021
FGF-23 (Fibroblast Growth Factor-23) and Cardiorenal Interactions
Ivey-Miranda JB, Stewart B, Cox ZL, McCallum W, Maulion C, Gleason O, Meegan G, Amatruda JG, Moreno-Villagomez J, Mahoney D, Turner JM, Wilson FP, Estrella MM, Shlipak MG, Rao VS, Testani JM. FGF-23 (Fibroblast Growth Factor-23) and Cardiorenal Interactions. Circulation Heart Failure 2021, 14: e008385. PMID: 34689571, PMCID: PMC8782627, DOI: 10.1161/circheartfailure.121.008385.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFGF-23Cardiorenal interactionsHeart failureDiuretic resistanceSodium avidityNeurohormonal activationMultivariable analysisDistal tubular sodium reabsorptionLoop diuretic doseTubular sodium reabsorptionGlomerular filtration rateCardiorenal dysfunctionDiuretic doseDiuretic treatmentNT-proBNPFractional excretionDiuretic administrationSodium reabsorptionPeak diuresisFiltration rateCare centerUrine samplingAnimal modelsSerum chlorideDisease severity
2015
The kidney in heart failure: an update
Damman K, Testani JM. The kidney in heart failure: an update. European Heart Journal 2015, 36: 1437-1444. PMID: 25838436, PMCID: PMC4465636, DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehv010.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsHeart failureRenal functionPhenotypes of HFReduced renal perfusionCardiorenal interactionsCardiorenal syndromeHF patientsHF statusRenal dysfunctionRenal perfusionGrim prognosisVenous congestionClinical syndromeTreatment strategiesHigh mortalityPatientsRecent evidenceSyndromeKidneyMortalityUpdated classificationMorbidityFailurePrognosisDysfunction
2014
Novel Renal Biomarkers to Assess Cardiorenal Syndrome
Brisco MA, Testani JM. Novel Renal Biomarkers to Assess Cardiorenal Syndrome. Current Heart Failure Reports 2014, 11: 485-499. PMID: 25239434, PMCID: PMC4224613, DOI: 10.1007/s11897-014-0226-4.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsRenal dysfunctionCardiorenal syndromeHeart failureRenal biomarkersNormal glomerular filtration rateIrreversible nephron lossSignificant renal impairmentHypertensive kidney diseaseGlomerular filtration rateNovel renal biomarkersCardiorenal interactionsRenal impairmentNephron lossDecongestive therapyAdverse outcomesKidney diseaseFiltration rateHigh prevalenceRenal performanceSyndromeBiomarkersFailurePrognosisDysfunctionTherapy
2011
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With Improvement in Renal Function During the Treatment of Decompensated Heart Failure
Testani JM, McCauley BD, Chen J, Coca SG, Cappola TP, Kimmel SE. Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With Improvement in Renal Function During the Treatment of Decompensated Heart Failure. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2011, 17: 993-1000. PMID: 22123361, PMCID: PMC3248245, DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2011.08.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDecompensated heart failureRenal functionHeart failureRenal dysfunctionAcute decompensated heart failureVolume of diuresisOutcomes of patientsCongestive heart failureGlomerular filtration rateCardiorenal interactionsIRF patientsClinical characteristicsHemodynamic derangementsConsecutive patientsCardiac dysfunctionDischarge diagnosisPoor prognosisFiltration rateMortality riskEligibility criteriaPatientsGreater incidenceDysfunctionUniversity of PennsylvaniaIRF
2010
Characteristics of Patients With Improvement or Worsening in Renal Function During Treatment of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
Testani JM, McCauley BD, Kimmel SE, Shannon RP. Characteristics of Patients With Improvement or Worsening in Renal Function During Treatment of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2010, 106: 1763-1769. PMID: 21055713, PMCID: PMC2997119, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2010.07.050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseCardiotonic AgentsCatheterization, Swan-GanzCreatinineDisease ProgressionFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGlomerular Filtration RateHeart FailureHumansInfusions, IntravenousMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisPulmonary Wedge PressureRecovery of FunctionRenal InsufficiencyRetrospective StudiesStroke VolumeVasodilator AgentsConceptsDecompensated heart failureRenal functionStable renal functionCardiac indexHeart failureVasodilator usePulmonary Artery Catheterization Effectiveness trialAcute decompensated heart failureSimilar hemodynamic parametersCharacteristics of patientsCongestive heart failureComparison of patientsAdvanced disease stateCardiorenal interactionsIntravenous inotropesCause mortalityWorse survivalHemodynamic variablesPoor prognosisCreatinine valuesEffectiveness trialHemodynamic parametersHemodynamic differencesPatientsDisease statesEffect of Right Ventricular Function and Venous Congestion on Cardiorenal Interactions During the Treatment of Decompensated Heart Failure
Testani JM, Khera AV, St. John Sutton MG, Keane MG, Wiegers SE, Shannon RP, Kirkpatrick JN. Effect of Right Ventricular Function and Venous Congestion on Cardiorenal Interactions During the Treatment of Decompensated Heart Failure. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2010, 105: 511-516. PMID: 20152246, PMCID: PMC2995805, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.10.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBiomarkersCardiac Output, LowCohort StudiesCreatinineDiureticsFemaleGlomerular Filtration RateHeart FailureHospitals, UniversityHumansHyperemiaIncidenceKidney DiseasesKidney Function TestsLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedNatriuretic Peptide, BrainPredictive Value of TestsRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexUltrasonographyVentricular Dysfunction, RightConceptsSignificant RV dysfunctionDecompensated heart failureRV dysfunctionRenal functionGlomerular filtration rateVenous congestionCardiac outputHeart failureFiltration rateAcute decompensated heart failureMultiple echocardiographic methodsRight ventricular dysfunctionWorsening Renal FunctionRight ventricular functionCardiorenal interactionsRenal outcomesVentricular dysfunctionRV dilationRV functionVentricular functionDischarge diagnosisConsecutive admissionsEchocardiographic methodsLower incidenceHigh incidence