2023
Prognostic Impact of Repeated NT-proBNP Measurements in Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction
Fuery M, Leifer E, Samsky M, Sen S, O'Connor C, Fiuzat M, Ezekowitz J, Piña I, Whellan D, Mark D, Felker G, Desai N, Januzzi J, Ahmad T. Prognostic Impact of Repeated NT-proBNP Measurements in Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction. JACC Heart Failure 2023, 12: 479-487. PMID: 38127049, DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2023.11.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNT-proBNP measurementsPrimary trial endpointChronic heart failureNT-proBNP levelsReduced ejection fractionTrial endpointsHeart failureEjection fractionN-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) measurementBaseline NT-proBNP levelsChronic heart failure patientsNT-proBNP monitoringSecondary trial endpointsHeart failure hospitalizationNatriuretic peptide measurementHeart failure patientsCardiovascular deathFailure hospitalizationNT-proBNPFailure patientsPrognostic impactClinical outcomesPrognostic valueOutpatient sitesClinical studies
2021
Efficacy and Safety of Sacubitril/Valsartan in High-Risk Patients in the PIONEER-HF Trial
Berg DD, Samsky MD, Velazquez EJ, Duffy CI, Gurmu Y, Braunwald E, Morrow DA, DeVore AD. Efficacy and Safety of Sacubitril/Valsartan in High-Risk Patients in the PIONEER-HF Trial. Circulation Heart Failure 2021, 14: e007034. PMID: 33530704, PMCID: PMC7908815, DOI: 10.1161/circheartfailure.120.007034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAminobutyratesAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsBiphenyl CompoundsCardiotonic AgentsCardiovascular DiseasesChronic DiseaseDrug CombinationsEnalaprilGlomerular Filtration RateHeart FailureHospitalizationHumansHyperkalemiaHypotensionIntensive Care UnitsNatriuretic Peptide, BrainPeptide FragmentsRenal InsufficiencyRiskValsartanConceptsAcute decompensated heart failureSacubitril/valsartanDecompensated heart failureHeart failureCardiovascular deathHigh-risk subpopulationsIndex hospitalizationSymptomatic hypotensionRenal functionSafety outcomesBaseline systolic blood pressureBaseline NT-proBNPPIONEER-HF trialDouble-blind trialHigh-risk patientsGlomerular filtration rateSystolic blood pressureHigh-risk subgroupsRelative risk reductionRisk-benefit profileLow-risk subgroupsHospital initiationInotrope usePIONEER-HFNT-proBNP
2014
Effects of Left Ventricular Assist Device Support on Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Stress, Fibrosis, Fluid Homeostasis, Inflammation, and Renal Injury
Ahmad T, Wang T, O'Brien EC, Samsky MD, Pura JA, Lokhnygina Y, Rogers JG, Hernandez AF, Craig D, Bowles DE, Milano CA, Shah SH, Januzzi JL, Felker GM, Patel CB. Effects of Left Ventricular Assist Device Support on Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Stress, Fibrosis, Fluid Homeostasis, Inflammation, and Renal Injury. JACC Heart Failure 2014, 3: 30-39. PMID: 25447345, DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2014.06.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVentricular assist device supportC-reactive proteinAssist device supportRenal injuryHeart failureGalectin-3LVAD therapyAmino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptideNeutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin LevelsDevice supportPro-B-type natriuretic peptideContinuous-flow LVAD implantationLeft ventricular assist device supportAdvanced heart failureNT-proBNP concentrationsGrowth differentiation factorLipocalin levelsHs-CRPNT-proBNPGDF-15LVAD implantationLVAD placementMedian ageNatriuretic peptideMyocardial recovery