2022
Comparison of Pharmacy Refill Data With Chemical Adherence Testing in Assessing Medication Nonadherence in a Safety Net Hospital Setting
Osula D, Wu B, Schesing K, Das SR, Moss E, Alvarez K, Clark C, Halm EA, Brown NJ, Vongpatanasin W. Comparison of Pharmacy Refill Data With Chemical Adherence Testing in Assessing Medication Nonadherence in a Safety Net Hospital Setting. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2022, 11: e027099. PMID: 36193931, PMCID: PMC9673714, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.027099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAntihypertensive AgentsCalcium Channel BlockersCross-Sectional StudiesHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsHypertensionMedication AdherencePharmacySafety-net ProvidersSodium Chloride Symporter InhibitorsConceptsEnzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockersAngiotensin receptor blockersCalcium channel blockersReceptor blockersPositive predictive valueUncontrolled hypertensionBeta blockersMedication nonadherenceAntihypertensive drugsDrug classesChannel blockersAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockersPredictive valueAdherence testingSafety-net hospital settingSafety-net health systemLow positive predictive valuePharmacy refill dataProportion of daysCross-sectional studyPlasma drug levelsDiagnostic test characteristicsPharmacy fill dataCommon cardiovascular drugsRefill dataDPP4 (Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4) Inhibition Increases Catecholamines Without Increasing Blood Pressure During Sustained ACE (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme) Inhibitor Treatment
Wilson JR, Garner EM, Mashayekhi M, Hubers SA, Bustamante C, Kerman SJ, Nian H, Shibao CA, Brown NJ. DPP4 (Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4) Inhibition Increases Catecholamines Without Increasing Blood Pressure During Sustained ACE (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme) Inhibitor Treatment. Hypertension 2022, 79: 827-835. PMID: 35045722, PMCID: PMC8917054, DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.121.18348.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAngiotensinsAprepitantBlood PressureCardiovascular AgentsCatecholaminesCross-Over StudiesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4HumansNorepinephrineRamiprilRenin-Angiotensin SystemSitagliptin PhosphateValsartanConceptsDPP4 inhibitionBlood pressureACE inhibitionDouble-blind crossover studyAcute ACE inhibitionBlood pressure armNK1 receptor blockerACE inhibitor treatmentOral diabetes medicationsCalcium channel blockersType 2 diabetesEffects of DPP4Aldosterone systemCardiovascular complicationsDiabetes medicationsReceptor blockersCardiovascular effectsCrossover therapyHeart failureHypotensive effectCrossover studyChannel blockersDPP4 inhibitorsHeart rateInhibitor treatment
2020
Exome Sequencing Reveals Common and Rare Variants in F5 Associated With ACE Inhibitor and Angiotensin Receptor Blocker–Induced Angioedema
Maroteau C, Siddiqui M, Veluchamy A, Carr F, White M, Cassidy AJ, Baranova EV, Rasmussen ER, Eriksson N, Bloch KM, Brown NJ, Bygum A, Hallberg P, Karawajczyk M, Magnusson PKE, Yue Q, Syvänen A, von Buchwald C, Alfirevic A, der Zee A, Wadelius M, Palmer CNA, PREDICTION‐ADR. Exome Sequencing Reveals Common and Rare Variants in F5 Associated With ACE Inhibitor and Angiotensin Receptor Blocker–Induced Angioedema. Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2020, 108: 1195-1202. PMID: 32496628, PMCID: PMC10306231, DOI: 10.1002/cpt.1927.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngioedemaAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsCase-Control StudiesDNA Mutational AnalysisEuropeExomeExome SequencingFactor VFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansMaleMiddle AgedMutation RateMutation, MissenseRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsUnited StatesConceptsAngiotensin receptor blockersACEi-AEReceptor blockersLife-threatening adverse reactionsMissense variantsRare variantsCommon variantsRare missense variantsGene risk scoreACE inhibitorsAdverse reactionsDeleterious missense variantsHigh riskRisk scoreAngioedemaEnzyme inhibitorsNeck regionExome sequencingAsian populationsDifferent centersBlood clottingBlockersF5 geneRiskInhibitors
2018
Characteristics and treatment of African-American and European-American patients with resistant hypertension identified using the electronic health record in an academic health centre: a case−control study
Shuey MM, Gandelman JS, Chung CP, Nian H, Yu C, Denny JC, Brown NJ. Characteristics and treatment of African-American and European-American patients with resistant hypertension identified using the electronic health record in an academic health centre: a case−control study. BMJ Open 2018, 8: e021640. PMID: 29950471, PMCID: PMC6020960, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-021640.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAdultAgedAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAntihypertensive AgentsBlack or African AmericanBlood PressureCalcium Channel BlockersCase-Control StudiesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Electronic Health RecordsFemaleHumansHypertensionLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPrevalenceTennesseeWhite PeopleConceptsElectronic health recordsResistant hypertensionBlood pressureChronic kidney disease stage 3Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist useClinical treatmentDihydropyridine calcium channel blockerAntihypertensive medication classesControlled blood pressureOutpatient blood pressureTotal hypertensive populationAngiotensin receptor blockersTransient ischemic attackDisease stage 3Health recordsMineralocorticoid receptor antagonistsReceptor antagonist useHigh blood pressureIschemic heart diseaseAlpha-2 agonistsBody mass indexCalcium channel blockersAfrican American patientsNumber of patientsType 2 diabetes
2017
Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitor and Other Drug-associated Angioedema
Stone C, Brown NJ. Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitor and Other Drug-associated Angioedema. Immunology And Allergy Clinics Of North America 2017, 37: 483-495. PMID: 28687104, DOI: 10.1016/j.iac.2017.04.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug-induced angioedemaEnzyme inhibitorsAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitorNon-β-lactam antibioticsNonsteroidal antiinflammatory agentsNonallergic angioedemaSubstance PTherapeutic decisionsAngioedemaAntiinflammatory agentsLactam antibioticsOther DrugΒ-lactam antibioticsDrugsPatientsLeukotrienesBradykininGenetic variantsAntibioticsInhibitorsAngiotensinProstaglandinsAgentsHistamineMainstay
2016
Response by Hubers and Brown to Letter Regarding Article, “Combined Angiotensin Receptor Antagonism and Neprilysin Inhibition”
Hubers SA, Brown NJ. Response by Hubers and Brown to Letter Regarding Article, “Combined Angiotensin Receptor Antagonism and Neprilysin Inhibition”. Circulation 2016, 134: e11-e12. PMID: 27436883, PMCID: PMC4957697, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.116.023311.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAminobutyratesAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsHeart FailureHumansNeprilysinReceptors, AngiotensinTetrazolesCombined Angiotensin Receptor Antagonism and Neprilysin Inhibition
Hubers SA, Brown NJ. Combined Angiotensin Receptor Antagonism and Neprilysin Inhibition. Circulation 2016, 133: 1115-1124. PMID: 26976916, PMCID: PMC4800749, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.115.018622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbnormalities, Drug-InducedAminobutyratesAngioedemaAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsBiphenyl CompoundsBradykininContraindicationsDrug CombinationsDrug CostsDrug SynergismEnalaprilEnzyme InhibitorsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeart FailureHumansHyperkalemiaHypertensionKidneyMulticenter Studies as TopicNatriuretic PeptidesNeprilysinPregnancyProdrugsProspective StudiesPyridinesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicStroke VolumeTetrazolesThiazepinesValsartanConceptsValsartan/sacubitrilReduced ejection fractionHeart failureNatriuretic peptideEjection fractionN-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptideNeprilysin inhibitor prodrug sacubitrilPro-brain natriuretic peptideAngiotensin receptor blocker valsartanAngiotensin receptor antagonismAngiotensin receptor blockersHeart Failure TrialReceptor blocker valsartanAngiotensin receptor antagonistsBrain natriuretic peptideOngoing clinical trialsMechanism of actionNeprilysin inhibitionAldosterone antagonistsAldosterone systemReceptor blockersBlood pressureFailure TrialPathophysiological mechanismsReceptor antagonism
2011
Comparative Effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition and Angiotensin-Receptor Blockade on Inflammation during Hemodialysis
Gamboa JL, Pretorius M, Todd-Tzanetos DR, Luther JM, Yu C, Ikizler TA, Brown NJ. Comparative Effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition and Angiotensin-Receptor Blockade on Inflammation during Hemodialysis. Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 2011, 23: 334-342. PMID: 22158433, PMCID: PMC3269170, DOI: 10.1681/asn.2011030287.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsBlood CoagulationCD40 LigandCross-Over StudiesCytokinesDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHemodynamicsHumansInflammationKidney Failure, ChronicMaleMiddle AgedOxidative StressRamiprilRenal DialysisReninTetrazolesValineValsartanConceptsAngiotensin receptor blockersMaintenance hemodialysis patientsCardiovascular mortalityHemodialysis patientsACE inhibitorsGreater anti-inflammatory effectAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitionOxidative stressAngiotensin receptor blockadeIL-10 concentrationsD-dimer levelsIL-6 levelsProspective clinical trialsAnti-inflammatory effectsIL-1β concentrationsLevels of vWFSerial blood samplingCardiovascular eventsEndothelial dysfunctionCrossover studyWashout periodIsoprostane levelsClinical trialsDrug treatmentVWF levels
2003
Effect of Combined AT1 Receptor and Aldosterone Receptor Antagonism on Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1
Sawathiparnich P, Murphey LJ, Kumar S, Vaughan DE, Brown NJ. Effect of Combined AT1 Receptor and Aldosterone Receptor Antagonism on Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2003, 88: 3867-3873. PMID: 12915681, DOI: 10.1210/jc.2003-030374.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsBenzimidazolesBiphenyl CompoundsDiureticsElectrolytesFemaleFibrinolysisFurosemideHemodynamicsHumansMaleMineralocorticoid Receptor AntagonistsPlasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1Potassium ChlorideReceptor, Angiotensin, Type 1Renin-Angiotensin SystemSingle-Blind MethodSpironolactoneTetrazolesConceptsMean arterial pressureAldosterone receptor antagonismAng IIReceptor antagonismPAI-1Angiotensin II type 1Coadministration of spironolactoneEffects of candesartanFurosemide-induced increasePresence of candesartanAldosterone receptor antagonistsEndogenous Ang IIPlasminogen activator inhibitor-1PAI-1 antigenActivator inhibitor-1PAI-1 productionPlasminogen activator inhibitorAldosterone systemNormotensive subjectsArterial pressureAngiotensin IIAT1 receptorFibrinolytic variablesReceptor antagonistCandesartan
2002
ACE Inhibition Versus Angiotensin Type 1 Receptor Antagonism
Brown NJ, Kumar S, Painter CA, Vaughan DE. ACE Inhibition Versus Angiotensin Type 1 Receptor Antagonism. Hypertension 2002, 40: 859-865. PMID: 12468570, DOI: 10.1161/01.hyp.0000040264.15961.48.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAntihypertensive AgentsBlood GlucoseBlood PressureDiureticsDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHumansHydrochlorothiazideHypertensionInsulinInsulin ResistanceLosartanMaleMiddle AgedPlasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1RamiprilReceptor, Angiotensin, Type 1Renin-Angiotensin SystemSodium Chloride Symporter InhibitorsTissue Plasminogen ActivatorTreatment OutcomeConceptsPlasminogen activator inhibitor-1PAI-1 antigenAngiotensin type 1 receptor antagonismPlasma PAI-1 antigenAT1 receptor antagonismReceptor antagonismACE inhibitionAddition of ramiprilAngiotensin receptor antagonismWeeks of hydrochlorothiazideEffects of losartanPlasma PAI-1Activator inhibitor-1Aldosterone systemHypertensive subjectsBlood pressureFibrinolytic variablesMyocardial infarctionTPA antigenRisk factorsTreatment periodLosartanTPA activityAntigenInhibitor-1
1999
Comparative Effect of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition and Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Antagonism on Plasma Fibrinolytic Balance in Humans
Brown N, Agirbasli M, Vaughan D. Comparative Effect of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition and Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Antagonism on Plasma Fibrinolytic Balance in Humans. Hypertension 1999, 34: 285-290. PMID: 10454455, DOI: 10.1161/01.hyp.34.2.285.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAldosteroneAngiotensin IIAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAntihypertensive AgentsBlood PressureData Interpretation, StatisticalDiet, Sodium-RestrictedFemaleFibrinolysisHeart RateHumansIsoquinolinesLosartanMalePlasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1QuinaprilReninRenin-Angiotensin SystemTetrahydroisoquinolinesTissue Plasminogen ActivatorConceptsPlasminogen activator inhibitor-1PAI-1 antigenTissue plasminogen activatorACE inhibitorsFibrinolytic balanceAldosterone systemAngiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonismAngiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonistAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitionType 1 receptor antagonistPlasma PAI-1 antigenPAI-1 antigen concentrationsAntigen concentrationEquivalent hypotensive dosesPlasma fibrinolytic balancePlasma renin activityAngiotensin II formationLow salt intakePAI-1 activityClass of drugsTPA antigen concentrationsActivator inhibitor-1Enzyme inhibitionLosartan treatmentQuinapril treatment