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  1. Article ; Online: Control of diabetes mellitus and the risk of neointimal hyperplasia after percutaneous coronary intervention: Post-hoc analysis from the BLADE-PCI trial.

    Jonas, Michael / Genereux, Philippe / Maehara, Akiko / Ben-Yehuda, Ori / Stone, Gregg W / Chernin, Gil

    Atherosclerosis

    2023  , Page(s) 117264

    Abstract: Background and aims: Diabetes-mellitus (DM) is associated with increased risk of neointimal hyperplasia (NIH) and restenosis after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We examined a possible association of DM severity at the time of PCI with the ... ...

    Abstract Background and aims: Diabetes-mellitus (DM) is associated with increased risk of neointimal hyperplasia (NIH) and restenosis after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We examined a possible association of DM severity at the time of PCI with the development of NIH.
    Methods: This post-hoc analysis from the BLADE-PCI randomized, multi-center trial included only patients with DM and baseline data of HbA1c within 14 days prior to the index PCI. All patients were treated with zotarolimus-eluting stents. The primary endpoint was percent of NIH volume at 9 months as evaluated by optical coherence tomography. This endpoint was compared between patients with uncontrolled DM (HbA1c ≥ 7.5%) and controlled DM (HbA1c <7.5%) at the index PCI.
    Results: The mean percentages of NIH volume were 16.5% ± 9.9 and 12.75% ± 7.9 among patients with baseline HbA1c ≥ 7.5% (n = 74) and <7.5% (n = 102), respectively (p < 0.05). In multivariable analysis, HbA1c ≥ 7.5% was not associated with higher risk of NIH development [95% CI; 2.2 (-0.8, 5.3; p = 0.15)]. Higher HbA1c was not associated with increased risk of NIH at the minimum lumen area site [95% CI; 0.9 (-5.0, 6.7); p = 0.77) or percent stent strut coverage [95% CI; -0.3 (-1.3, 0.6); p = 0.45]. Secondary clinical endpoints including major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events, target lesion failure and death were similar between patients with worse and better DM control.
    Conclusions: Uncontrolled DM at the time of PCI performed with contemporary drug-eluting stents was not associated with an increased risk of NIH development.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-03
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80061-2
    ISSN 1879-1484 ; 0021-9150
    ISSN (online) 1879-1484
    ISSN 0021-9150
    DOI 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2023.117264
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  2. Article ; Online: Percutaneous coronary intervention with ridaforolimus-eluting stents in long lesions: the BIONICS 38 mm prospective trial.

    Jonas, Michael / Ben-Yehuda, Ori / Banai, Shmuel / Segev, Amit / Danenberg, Haim / Assali, Abid / Tuvali, Ortal / Haberman, Dan / Chernin, Gil

    Coronary artery disease

    2023  Volume 34, Issue 6, Page(s) 410–414

    Abstract: Background: The ridaforolimus-eluting stent (RES) system is a novel cobalt alloy-based coronary stent with a durable elastomeric polymer eluting ridaforolimus. The aim of this trial was to assess the performance of a 38 mm RES in long coronary lesions.!# ...

    Abstract Background: The ridaforolimus-eluting stent (RES) system is a novel cobalt alloy-based coronary stent with a durable elastomeric polymer eluting ridaforolimus. The aim of this trial was to assess the performance of a 38 mm RES in long coronary lesions.
    Methods: A prospective, multicenter, single-arm, open-label clinical trial. Clinical follow-up was performed at 30 days, 6 months, and 1 year after the procedure. Target lesions were located in native coronary arteries or bypass graft conduits, with visually estimated diameters of ≥2.75 mm to ≤4.25 mm. The primary endpoint was combined efficacy (final in-stent residual diameter stenosis <30%) without 30-day major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) (composite of cardiac death, any myocardial infarction), or ischemia-driven target lesion revascularization.
    Results: A total of 50 patients were enrolled in the study. Fourteen (28%) had acute coronary syndromes; 17 (34%) had diabetes. The mean lesion length was 32.4 mm ± 8.3, reference vessel diameter 2.88 mm ± 0.45, minimal lumen diameter 0.80 mm ± 0.41, and percent diameter stenosis 72.6% ± 13.2. The primary endpoint was achieved in 88% (44/50) of the patients (95% confidence interval: 75.7-95.5%). Thirty-day and 1-year MACE rates were 6% and 8%, respectively. Target lesion failure after 1 year occurred in three patients (6%). Forty-seven lesions (94%) were treated successfully, with final in-stent diameter stenosis of < 30% [95% confidence interval: (84-99%).
    Conclusion: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of long lesions with a 38 mm RES achieved satisfactory results, and support the safety and efficacy of PCI with RES in patients with long lesions. (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03702608).
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Coronary Artery Disease/diagnostic imaging ; Coronary Artery Disease/therapy ; Coronary Artery Disease/etiology ; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention/adverse effects ; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention/methods ; Drug-Eluting Stents ; Constriction, Pathologic ; Prospective Studies ; Bionics ; Stents ; Treatment Outcome
    Chemical Substances ridaforolimus (48Z35KB15K)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Multicenter Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1047268-x
    ISSN 1473-5830 ; 0954-6928
    ISSN (online) 1473-5830
    ISSN 0954-6928
    DOI 10.1097/MCA.0000000000001264
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  3. Article ; Online: Delivering Dialysis during Wartime: The Israeli Experience.

    Cohen-Hagai, Keren / Goldman, Shira / Wald, Ron / Frajewicki, Victor / Chernin, Gil / Iaina, Nomy Levin / Beckerman, Pazit / Antebi, Alon / Haviv, Yosef S / Benchetrit, Sydney / Rozen-Zvi, Benaya

    Kidney360

    2024  Volume 5, Issue 4, Page(s) 615–617

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Israel ; Renal Dialysis ; Kidney Failure, Chronic/therapy ; History, 20th Century
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Historical Article
    ISSN 2641-7650
    ISSN (online) 2641-7650
    DOI 10.34067/KID.0000000000000385
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  4. Article ; Online: Cardiovascular outcomes following percutaneous coronary intervention with drug-eluting balloons in chronic kidney disease: a retrospective analysis.

    Jonas, Michael / Kagan, Maayan / Sella, Gal / Haberman, Dan / Chernin, Gil

    BMC nephrology

    2020  Volume 21, Issue 1, Page(s) 445

    Abstract: Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with poorer outcomes following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stents. Drug-eluting balloons are used for in-stent restenosis and selected cases of de-novo coronary ... ...

    Abstract Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with poorer outcomes following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stents. Drug-eluting balloons are used for in-stent restenosis and selected cases of de-novo coronary lesions. Little is known regarding the outcomes of individuals with CKD who undergo PCI with drug-eluting balloons. The goal of this study was to assess outcomes of PCI with drug-eluting balloons in individuals with CKD.
    Methods: In a retrospective analysis, outcomes of PCI with drug-eluting balloons were compared between 101 patients with CKD and 261 without CKD. CKD was defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate < 60 ml/min/1.73m
    Results: Rates of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) and myocardial infarction were higher in patients with than without CKD: 23.8% vs. 13.8%, P < 0.005 and 15.9% vs. 3.8%, P < 0.001, respectively. Rates of target lesion revascularization were similar, 14.9 and 11.5%, respectively, P = 0.4. Shorter duration of dual anti-platelet therapy was observed among patients with than without CKD (10.0 + 3.4 vs. 10.9 + 3.7 months, P < 0.05). First-year hemorrhage episodes were similar in the two groups (0.08 ± 0.4 and 0.03 ± 0.2, respectively, P = 0.2). In a multivariate regression analysis, CKD was associated with increased risks of first year MACE (OR 2.1; 95% confidence interval 1.0-4.3, P < 0.001).
    Conclusions: PCI with drug-eluting balloons was associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with than without CKD. However, rates of target lesion revascularization were similar in the two groups. Shorter duration of dual anti-platelet therapy was observed in the CKD group.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Coronary Artery Disease/complications ; Coronary Artery Disease/surgery ; Drug Administration Schedule ; Drug-Eluting Stents/adverse effects ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention/adverse effects ; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/therapeutic use ; Postoperative Complications ; Regression Analysis ; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/complications ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk Factors ; Treatment Outcome
    Chemical Substances Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2041348-8
    ISSN 1471-2369 ; 1471-2369
    ISSN (online) 1471-2369
    ISSN 1471-2369
    DOI 10.1186/s12882-020-02089-w
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  5. Article: Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring, antihypertensive therapy and the risk of fall injuries in elderly hypertensive patients.

    Jonas, Michael / Kazarski, Rasisa / Chernin, Gil

    Journal of geriatric cardiology : JGC

    2018  Volume 15, Issue 4, Page(s) 284–289

    Abstract: Background: Fall injuries are common among the elderly. The aim of this study was to investigate whether blood-pressure patterns, as measured by 24-h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM), or intensification of antihypertensive therapy following ... ...

    Abstract Background: Fall injuries are common among the elderly. The aim of this study was to investigate whether blood-pressure patterns, as measured by 24-h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM), or intensification of antihypertensive therapy following the 24-h ABPM, may be associated with fall injuries in hypertensive elderly patients.
    Methods: In a retrospective study, community-based elderly patients (age ≥ 70 years) who were referred to 24-h ABPM were evaluated for fall injuries within one-year post-ABPM. We compared the clinical characteristics, 24-h ABPM patterns and the intensification of hypertensive therapy following 24-h ABPM, between patients with and without a fall injury.
    Results: Overall 1032 hypertensive elderly patients were evaluated. Fifty-five (5.3%) had a fall injury episode in the year following ABPM. Patients with a fall injury were significantly older, and with higher rates of previous falls. Lower 24-h diastolic blood-pressure (67.3 ± 7.6
    Conclusions: Low diastolic blood-pressure and increased pulse-pressure in 24-h ABPM were associated with an increased risk of fall injury in elderly hypertensive patients. Intensification of antihypertensive treatment following 24-h ABPM was not associated with an increased risk of fall injury.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-06-04
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2421391-3
    ISSN 1671-5411
    ISSN 1671-5411
    DOI 10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2018.04.007
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  6. Article ; Online: Deletion of the Mir-106b~ 25 MicroRNA cluster attenuates atherosclerosis in Apolipoprotein E knockout mice.

    Semo, Jonathan / Chernin, Gil / Jonas, Michael / Shimoni, Sara / George, Jacob

    Lipids in health and disease

    2019  Volume 18, Issue 1, Page(s) 208

    Abstract: Background: MicroRNAs are short non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression. The aim of this study was to gain an understanding of the possible role of the miR-106b~ 25 microRNA cluster in regulating atherosclerosis in mice.: Methods: MiR-106b~ 25 ... ...

    Abstract Background: MicroRNAs are short non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression. The aim of this study was to gain an understanding of the possible role of the miR-106b~ 25 microRNA cluster in regulating atherosclerosis in mice.
    Methods: MiR-106b~ 25 knockout mice were outcrossed into Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) knockout background to generate double knockout mice. At 36 weeks of age, lesion size was evaluated in the aortic sinus by oil-red-O staining.
    Results: Lesion size was 2-fold smaller in double KO mice in comparison to ApoE KO mice. In addition, collagen staining showed a trend towards a stable plaque phenotype in the double KO mice. Lipid profiling of plasma samples of double KO and ApoE KO mice using FPLC revealed over 2-fold decrease in Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol content and a 50% decrease in low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol content in double KO mice. By using target prediction software, we have identified several possible targets for the miR-106b~ 25 cluster including the VLDL and LDL receptors. We found that upon feeding miR-106b~ 25 KO mice with high fat diet, the expression of LDL and VLDL receptors was higher than in the wild-type mice, suggesting the miR-106b~ 25 cluster regulates atherosclerosis by influencing clearance of VLDL and LDL from the plasma.
    Conclusions: We identified the miR-106b~ 25 cluster as a novel regulator of atherosclerosis in ApoE KO mice, presumably by regulating plasma cholesterol levels.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Aorta/drug effects ; Aorta/metabolism ; Aorta/pathology ; Apolipoproteins E/deficiency ; Apolipoproteins E/genetics ; Atherosclerosis/genetics ; Atherosclerosis/metabolism ; Atherosclerosis/pathology ; Base Sequence ; Cholesterol, HDL/blood ; Cholesterol, LDL/blood ; Cholesterol, VLDL/blood ; Diet, High-Fat/methods ; Dietary Fats/administration & dosage ; Gene Expression ; Male ; Mice ; Mice, Knockout ; MicroRNAs/genetics ; MicroRNAs/metabolism ; Multigene Family ; Plaque, Atherosclerotic/genetics ; Plaque, Atherosclerotic/metabolism ; Plaque, Atherosclerotic/pathology ; Receptors, LDL/genetics ; Receptors, LDL/metabolism ; Sequence Deletion
    Chemical Substances Apolipoproteins E ; Cholesterol, HDL ; Cholesterol, LDL ; Cholesterol, VLDL ; Dietary Fats ; MicroRNAs ; Mirn106 microRNA, mouse ; Receptors, LDL ; VLDL receptor
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-12-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1476-511X
    ISSN (online) 1476-511X
    DOI 10.1186/s12944-019-1155-8
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  7. Article ; Online: A cat's scratch or a wolf's bite?

    Shmuely, Haim / Chernin, Gil / Giladi, Michael / Zimhony, Oren / Miller, Edward Bari

    Lupus

    2020  Volume 29, Issue 11, Page(s) 1469–1471

    Abstract: Bartonella ... ...

    Abstract Bartonella henselae
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Antibodies, Antinuclear/blood ; Bartonella henselae/growth & development ; Bartonella henselae/isolation & purification ; Cat-Scratch Disease/diagnosis ; Cat-Scratch Disease/microbiology ; Cats ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Endocarditis, Bacterial/diagnosis ; Endocarditis, Bacterial/microbiology ; False Positive Reactions ; Humans ; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic ; Male ; Prosthesis-Related Infections/diagnosis ; Prosthesis-Related Infections/microbiology ; Pulmonary Valve Stenosis/congenital ; Pulmonary Valve Stenosis/surgery ; Wolves ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances Antibodies, Antinuclear
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-09
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1154407-7
    ISSN 1477-0962 ; 0961-2033
    ISSN (online) 1477-0962
    ISSN 0961-2033
    DOI 10.1177/0961203320939632
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  8. Article ; Online: Renal Sympathetic Denervation System via Intraluminal Ultrasonic Ablation: Therapeutic Intravascular Ultrasound Design and Preclinical Evaluation.

    Chernin, Gil / Szwarcfiter, Iris / Bausback, Yvonne / Jonas, Michael

    Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR

    2017  Volume 28, Issue 5, Page(s) 740–748

    Abstract: Purpose: To assess the safety and performance of a nonfocused and nonballooned ultrasonic (US) catheter-based renal sympathetic denervation (RDN) system in normotensive swine.: Materials and methods: RDN with the therapeutic intravascular US catheter ...

    Abstract Purpose: To assess the safety and performance of a nonfocused and nonballooned ultrasonic (US) catheter-based renal sympathetic denervation (RDN) system in normotensive swine.
    Materials and methods: RDN with the therapeutic intravascular US catheter was evaluated in 3 experiments: (i) therapeutic intravascular US RDN vs a control group of untreated animals with follow-up of 30, 45, and 90 days (n = 6; n = 12 renal arteries for each group); (ii) therapeutic intravascular US RDN vs radiofrequency (RF) RDN in the contralateral artery in the same animal (n = 2; n = 4 renal arteries); and (iii) therapeutic intravascular US RDN in a recently stent-implanted renal artery (n = 2; n = 4 renal arteries).
    Results: In the first experiment, therapeutic intravascular US RDN was safe, without angiographic evidence of dissection or renal artery stenosis. Neuronal tissue vacuolization, nuclei pyknosis, and perineuronal inflammation were evident after RDN, without renal artery wall damage. Norepinephrine levels were significantly lower after therapeutic intravascular US RDN after 30, 45, and 90 days compared with the control group (200.17 pg/mg ± 63.35, 184.75 pg/mg ± 44.51, and 203.43 pg/mg ± 58.54, respectively, vs 342.42 pg/mg ± 79.97). In the second experiment, deeper neuronal ablation penetrance was found with therapeutic intravascular US RDN vs RF RDN (maximal penetrance from endothelium of 7.0 mm vs 3.5 mm, respectively). There was less damage to the artery wall after therapeutic intravascular US RDN than with RF RDN, after which edema and injured endothelium were seen. In the third experiment, denervation inside the stent-implanted segments was feasible without damage to the renal artery wall or stent.
    Conclusions: The therapeutic intravascular US system performed safely and reduced norepinephrine levels. Deeper penetrance and better preservation of vessel wall were observed with therapeutic intravascular US RDN vs RF RDN. Neuronal ablations were observed in stent-implanted renal arteries.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation ; Kidney/blood supply ; Kidney/innervation ; Models, Animal ; Norepinephrine/metabolism ; Renal Artery/innervation ; Stents ; Swine ; Sympathectomy/methods
    Chemical Substances Norepinephrine (X4W3ENH1CV)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1137756-2
    ISSN 1535-7732 ; 1051-0443
    ISSN (online) 1535-7732
    ISSN 1051-0443
    DOI 10.1016/j.jvir.2017.01.015
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  9. Article ; Online: Translating the efficacy of dapagliflozin in chronic kidney disease to lower healthcare resource utilization and costs: a medical care cost offset analysis.

    McEwan, Phil / Hafner, Marco / Jha, Vivekenand / Correa-Rotter, Ricardo / Chernin, Gil / De Nicola, Luca / Villanueva, Russell / Wheeler, David C / Barone, Salvatore / Nolan, Stephen / Garcia Sanchez, Juan Jose

    Journal of medical economics

    2023  Volume 26, Issue 1, Page(s) 1407–1416

    Abstract: Aims: Dapagliflozin was approved for use in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) based on results of the DAPA-CKD trial, demonstrating attenuation of CKD progression and reduced risk of cardio-renal outcomes and all-cause mortality (ACM) versus ... ...

    Abstract Aims: Dapagliflozin was approved for use in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) based on results of the DAPA-CKD trial, demonstrating attenuation of CKD progression and reduced risk of cardio-renal outcomes and all-cause mortality (ACM) versus placebo, in addition to standard therapy. The study objective was to assess the potential medical care cost offsets associated with reduced rates of cardio-renal outcomes across 31 countries and regions.
    Materials and methods: A comparative cost-determination framework estimated outcome-related costs of dapagliflozin plus standard therapy versus standard therapy alone over a 3-year horizon based on the DAPA-CKD trial. Incidence rates of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), hospitalizations for heart failure (HHF), acute kidney injury (AKI), and ACM were estimated for a treated population of 100,000 patients. Associated medical care costs for non-fatal events were calculated using sources from a review of publicly available data specific to each considered setting.
    Results: Patients treated with dapagliflozin plus standard therapy experienced fewer incidents of ESKD (7,221 vs 10,767; number needed to treat, NNT: 28), HHF (2,370 vs 4,684; NNT: 43), AKI (4,110 vs. 5,819; NNT: 58), and ACM (6,383 vs 8,874; NNT: 40) per 100,000 treated patients versus those treated with standard therapy alone. Across 31 countries/regions, reductions in clinical events were associated with a 33% reduction in total costs, or a cumulative mean medical care cost offset of $264 million per 100,000 patients over 3 years.
    Limitations and conclusions: This analysis is limited by the quality of country/region-specific data available for medical care event costs. Based on the DAPA-CKD trial, we show that treatment with dapagliflozin may prevent cardio-renal event incidence at the population level, which could have positive effects upon healthcare service delivery worldwide. The analysis was restricted to outcome-associated costs and did not consider the cost of drug treatments and disease management.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/drug therapy ; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/drug therapy ; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/complications ; Benzhydryl Compounds/therapeutic use ; Kidney Failure, Chronic/drug therapy ; Kidney Failure, Chronic/complications ; Heart Failure/drug therapy ; Health Care Costs ; Acute Kidney Injury/chemically induced
    Chemical Substances dapagliflozin (1ULL0QJ8UC) ; Benzhydryl Compounds
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-31
    Publishing country England
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2270945-9
    ISSN 1941-837X ; 1369-6998
    ISSN (online) 1941-837X
    ISSN 1369-6998
    DOI 10.1080/13696998.2023.2264715
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  10. Article ; Online: Urea level is an independent predictor of mortality in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis.

    Haberman, Dan / Chernin, Gil / Meledin, Valery / Zikry, Meital / Shuvy, Mony / Gandelman, Gera / Goland, Sorel / George, Jacob / Shimoni, Sara

    PloS one

    2020  Volume 15, Issue 3, Page(s) e0230002

    Abstract: Introduction: Severe aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common valvular heart disease in the western world. Various factors are related to severe AS prognosis, including chronic kidney disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of ...

    Abstract Introduction: Severe aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common valvular heart disease in the western world. Various factors are related to severe AS prognosis, including chronic kidney disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of urea level in patients with severe AS.
    Methods: We prospectively enrolled 142 patients (79.1±9.4 years, 88 women) with severe AS (mean valve area 0.67± 0.17 cm2). Clinical assessment, blood tests and echocardiography were performed at enrollment and follow up. The patient population was divided into low and high urea level groups, according to the median urea level at enrollment (72 patients, mean urea 35.5±6.2 mg/dL and 70 patients, mean urea 61.1±17.8 mg/dL, respectively). Hundred and twelve patients (79%) underwent aortic valve intervention. The primary endpoint was all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.
    Outcomes: During follow-up of 37±19.5 months, 56 (37.1%) patients died, 39 due to cardiovascular causes. In univariate analysis, age, urea level, creatinine, New York Heart Association (NYHA) class and aortic valve intervention were associated with all-cause mortality. However, in multivariate analysis only aortic valve intervention and blood urea were independent predictors of all-cause mortality (HR 0.494; 95% CI 0.226-0.918, P = 0.026 and HR 1.015; 95% CI 1.003-1.029, P = 0.046 respectively). Urea level, NYHA class and age were also significant predictors of cardiovascular mortality. Whereas, in multivariate analysis, only urea level predicted cardiovascular mortality in these patients (HR 1.017; CI 1.003-1.031 P = 0.019).
    Conclusions: Blood urea, a generally readily available and routinely determined marker of renal function, is an independent prognostic factor in patients with severe AS.
    MeSH term(s) Age Factors ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Aortic Valve/pathology ; Aortic Valve Stenosis/complications ; Aortic Valve Stenosis/pathology ; Cardiovascular Diseases/complications ; Cardiovascular Diseases/mortality ; Cardiovascular Diseases/pathology ; Disease-Free Survival ; Echocardiography ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Male ; Multivariate Analysis ; Prognosis ; Proportional Hazards Models ; Severity of Illness Index ; Survival Rate ; Urea/blood
    Chemical Substances Urea (8W8T17847W)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-03-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0230002
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