Renal Sympathetic Denervation in Patients with Resistant Hypertension: A Feasibility Study
Conclusion: The Iberis system is safe and effective in patients for the treatment of resistant hypertension. Furthermore, our results suggest that we can estimate the effect of RDN in the long term at the 1-month follow-up point using the 24-h SBP.Pulse 2018;6:137 –143 (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - July 25, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Comparative Assessment of Cutoffs for the Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index and Brachial-Ankle Pulse Wave Velocity in a Nationwide Registry: A Cardiovascular Prognostic Coupling Study
Pulse wave velocity (PWV) and cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) are measurements of arterial stiffness and are widely used as indices of arteriosclerosis. In Japan, brachial-ankle PWV (baPWV) is generally used to measure PWV, and while the reference value for this parameter is specified in Japanese guidelines for the noninvasive vascular function test, the CAVI reference value has not been standardized. We measured CAVI in 4,545 patients with at least one cardiovascular risk factor, and baPWV in 1,737 of these 4,545 patients on the same day as a part of an ongoing nationwide registry. The association between CAVI and baPW...
Source: Pulse - July 24, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is Closely Related to Cardiovascular Risk Factors, but Not to Clinical Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation after Catheter Ablation: An Analysis of Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Conclusion: This study shows that the severity of OSA is not associated with the recurrence of AF after catheter ablation in Korean patients. Treatment of OSA for the sole indication of lowering AF recurrence may need to be reconsidered.Pulse 2018;6:103 –111 (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - July 18, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Methods of Blood Pressure Assessment Used in Milestone Hypertension Trials
In the present review, we summarized the blood pressure (BP) measurement protocols of contemporary outcome trials in hypertension. In all these trials, clinic BP was used for the diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring of hypertension. In most trials, BP was measured in the sitting position with mercury sphygmomanometers or automated electronic BP monitors by trained observers. BP readings were taken on each occasion at least twice with a 30-to-60-s interval after 5 min of rest. Details regarding the arm side, cuff size, and the timing of BP measurement were infrequently reported. If clinic BP continues being used in future h...
Source: Pulse - July 18, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Dietary Sodium Intake and Serum Uric Acid: A Mini-Review
The aim of the present review is to summarize recent studies on the relationship between dietary sodium intake and serum uric acid concentration. In short-term dietary sodium intervention studies, including a recent further analysis of a previously published trial, high dietary sodium intake (200 mmol/day), compared with a low sodium diet (20 –60 mmol/day), resulted in a significant reduction in serum uric acid, being approximately 20–60 μmol/L. This finding, though consistent across short-term studies, is in contradiction to the long-term observational evidence on the relationship between dietary sodium intake and se...
Source: Pulse - July 18, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The Pulse of Asia 2018 Kyoto
Pulse 2018;6:32 –97 (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - May 29, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Evaluation of Central Blood Pressure in an Asian Population: Comparison between Brachial Oscillometry and Radial Tonometry Methods
Conclusion: Central SBP estimated using brachial oscillometry was similar to that estimated from radial tonometry in a Japanese population.Pulse 2018;6:98 –102 (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - May 29, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
High-Intensity Statin Therapy Is “Too Much,” Thus Not Indicated for Very Elderly Patients
Conclusion: The efficacy of statins in LDL reduction was similar between the elderly and very elderly population. However, the benefit of moderate- to high-intensity statins is limited considering potential ADR. Therefore, the stepwise intensification of statin therapy might be necessary for the very elderly in spite of the higher cardiovascular risk.Pulse 2018;6:19 –31 (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - April 12, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Erratum
Pulse 2017;5:6 –6 (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - March 2, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Contents Vol. 5
Pulse 2017;5:I –III (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - March 2, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Evaluation of the Accuracy of a New Cuffless Magnetoplethysmography Blood Pressure Monitor in Hypertensive Patients
Conclusion: Although the performance of the new MPG monitor was comparable to that of the reference monitors used in this study, improved stability and accuracy are necessary for accurate BP evaluation during dynamic activity.Pulse 2018;6:9-18 (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - February 14, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Correlation between B-Type Natriuretic Peptide and N-Terminal pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in a Large Japanese Population at Risk of Stage A Heart Failure
Conclusion: In a large Japanese population at risk of stage A heart failure, there was a significant association between BNP and NT-proBNP after adjustment and stratification by demographics.Pulse 2018;6:1 –8 (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - February 9, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Validation of a Piezoelectric Sensor Array-Based Device for Measurement of Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity: The Philips Prototype
Conclusions: Compared with the Complior device, the Philips prototype had similar accuracy, determinants, and reproducibility in measuring PWV.Pulse 2017;5:161 –168 (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - February 8, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Increase in the Arterial Velocity Pulse Index of Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease
Conclusion: Possible presence of PAD must be taken into account while applying the AVI for the assessment of vascular damage.Pulse 2017;5:154 –160 (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - February 6, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The Role of Vascular Calcification in Heart Failure and Cognitive Decline
Vascular calcification is heterogeneous and triggered by multiple mechanisms. It has been implicated in the development of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and cognitive function impairment. Understanding the pathophysiology of vascular calcification may help us improve the management of HFpEF, atherosclerosis, accelerated arterial stiffness, hypertension, and cognitive dysfunction. Currently, there are no effective strategies for treating accelerated arterial stiffness. This may indicate that once arterial stiffness or vascular calcification has developed, it may be less likely to stop the ongoing pa...
Source: Pulse - December 15, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
