2010
Evidence for the efficacy of ARBs across the cardiovascular continuum
Gupta M, Honos GN, Velazquez EJ, Chung N, Oigman W, Maggioni AP. Evidence for the efficacy of ARBs across the cardiovascular continuum. Current Medical Research And Opinion 2010, 26: 1203-1218. PMID: 20302552, DOI: 10.1185/03007991003712159.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAngiotensin II receptor blockersPatient populationARB classCV continuumPre-specified risk factorsMajor CV outcomesII receptor blockersPrimary prevention studiesCardiovascular disease riskAdditional patient populationsDifferent patient populationsNumerous patient populationsMajor literature databasesCardiovascular continuumCV eventsCV morbidityCV outcomesReceptor blockersSecondary preventionACE inhibitorsAntihypertensive agentsOngoing trialsPrevention StudyRisk factorsDisease risk
2006
Use of Valsartan in Post-Myocardial Infarction and Heart Failure Patients
Liu PP, Maggioni A, Velazquez EJ. Use of Valsartan in Post-Myocardial Infarction and Heart Failure Patients. Journal Of The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System 2006, 7: s19-s22. PMID: 16986231, DOI: 10.3317/jraas.2006.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAng II receptor blockersHeart failureLV dysfunctionMyocardial infarctionStrong therapeutic rationaleUse of valsartanII receptor blockersLeft ventricular dysfunctionHeart failure patientsPost-MI patientsMain effector mechanismPost-myocardial infarctionLarge-scale trialsRAAS blockadeAldosterone systemReceptor blockersVentricular dysfunctionAssociated morbidityFailure patientsFrequent complicationSuch patientsACE inhibitorsSignificant morbiditySuch therapyDisease progressionThe 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 differences
2004
Rationale and design of the avoiding cardiovascular events through combination therapy in patients living with systolic hypertension (ACCOMPLISH) trial
Jamerson K, Bakris G, Wun C, Dahlöf B, Lefkowitz M, Manfreda S, Pitt B, Velazquez E, Weber M. Rationale and design of the avoiding cardiovascular events through combination therapy in patients living with systolic hypertension (ACCOMPLISH) trial. American Journal Of Hypertension 2004, 17: 793-801. PMID: 15363822, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjhyper.2004.05.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystolic Hypertension (ACCOMPLISH) trialCardiovascular eventsBlood pressureHypertension trialsCombination therapyOptimal BP controlPrimary study endpointCalcium channel blockersClass of drugsBP controlCardiovascular outcomesHypertensive patientsPrimary endpointCardiovascular mortalityStudy endpointACE inhibitorsHypertension managementFirst patientClinical eventsAntihypertensive combinationsRisk factorsSuch therapyRecent guidelinesDrug classesVasculoprotective propertiesMultinational economic evaluation of valsartan in patients with chronic heart failure: results from the Valsartan Heart Failure Trial (Val-HeFT)
Reed SD, Friedman JY, Velazquez EJ, Gnanasakthy A, Califf RM, Schulman KA. Multinational economic evaluation of valsartan in patients with chronic heart failure: results from the Valsartan Heart Failure Trial (Val-HeFT). American Heart Journal 2004, 148: 122-128. PMID: 15215801, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2003.12.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAgedAngiotensin II Type 1 Receptor BlockersAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAntihypertensive AgentsCost-Benefit AnalysisDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth Care CostsHealth ResourcesHeart FailureHospitalizationHumansMaleMiddle AgedOutcome Assessment, Health CareProportional Hazards ModelsRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTetrazolesValineValsartanConceptsValsartan Heart Failure TrialHeart failure hospitalizationHeart Failure TrialHeart failureACE inhibitorsFailure hospitalizationFailure TrialNew York Heart Association class IIIncremental costChronic heart failureMean incremental costOutpatient physician servicesBackground therapyCardiovascular medicationsNet incremental costClinical benefitPrescribed therapyClinical signsAmbulance transportationPatientsUnit cost estimatesHealth outcomesPlaceboValsartanClass II