Effects of combined candesartan and ACE inhibitors on BNP, markers of inflammation and oxidative stress, and glucose regulation in patients with symptomatic heart failure

White, M. et al. (2007) Effects of combined candesartan and ACE inhibitors on BNP, markers of inflammation and oxidative stress, and glucose regulation in patients with symptomatic heart failure. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 13(2), pp. 86-94. (doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2006.10.013)

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Abstract

Background<p></p> We assessed the effects of candesartan in addition to angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors on N-terminal pro-type natriuretic peptide (Nt-proBNP), systemic markers of inflammation and oxidative stress as well as on glucose regulation in patients with heart failure (HF).<p></p> Methods and Results<p></p> Eighty patients with HF ages 62.5 ± 8.4 years presenting mostly with New York Heart Association class II symptoms (class II = 57.5%, III = 41.3%), and mean left ventricular ejection fraction 27.1 ± 7.3% were recruited. The patients were randomized to receive candesartan titrated to 32 mg 1 per day versus placebo in double-blind fashion for 6 months. Nt-proBNP, markers of inflammation and oxidative stress, glucose, insulin, and fasting insulin resistance index were analyzed. Candesartan decreased Nt-proBNP (median value = 12.4% versus −20.4%; [candesartan] P = .05), and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) (+5.32% versus −20.3% [candesartan]; P = 0.046), without significantly influencing serum interleukin-6, interleukin-18, adhesion molecules, or markers of oxidative stress. Blood glucose decreased in patients treated with candesartan with a significantly greater effect in patients with higher blood glucose levels (P < .01 for interaction).<p></p> Conclusions<p></p> The addition of candesartan to ACE inhibitor and β-blocker decreases Nt-proBNP and hsCRP, but does not change the other markers of inflammation or oxidative stress in patients with heart failure. Dual angiotensin-II suppression also decreased blood glucose with a greater impact in patients with higher blood glucose level.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Touyz, Professor Rhian
Authors: White, M., Lepage, S., Lavoie, J., De Denus, S., Leblanc, M., Gossard, D., Whittom, L., Racine, N., Ducharme, A., Dabouz, F.,, Rouleau, J., and Touyz, R.M.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
Journal Name:Journal of Cardiac Failure
ISSN:1071-9164
ISSN (Online):1532-8414
Published Online:27 March 2007

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