Tendera, M. et al. (2014) Inadequate heart rate control despite widespread use of beta-blockers in outpatients with stable CAD: findings from the international prospective CLARIFY registry. International Journal of Cardiology, 176(1), pp. 119-124. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.06.052) (PMID:25042656)
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Abstract
Background: To use CLARIFY, a prospective registry of patients with stable CAD (45 countries), to explore heart rate (HR) control and beta-blocker use.<p></p> Methods: We analyzed the CLARIFY population according to beta-blocker use via descriptive statistics with Pearson's χ2 test for comparisons, as well as a multivariable stepwise model.<p></p> Results: Data on beta-blocker use was available for 32,914 patients, in whom HR was 68 ± 11 bpm; patients with angina, previous myocardial infarction, and heart failure had HRs of 69 ± 12, 68 ± 11, and 70 ± 12 bpm, respectively. 75% of these patients were receiving beta-blockers. Bisoprolol (34%), metoprolol tartrate (16%) or succinate (13%), atenolol (15%), and carvedilol (12%) were mostly used; mean dosages were 49%, 76%, 35%, 53%, and 45% of maximum doses, respectively. Patients aged < 65 years were more likely to receive beta-blockers than patients ≥ 75 years (P < 0.0001). Gender had no effect. Subjects with HR ≤ 60 bpm were more likely to be on beta-blockers than patients with HR ≥ 70 bpm (P < 0.0001). Patients with angina, previous myocardial infarction, heart failure, and hypertension were more frequently receiving beta-blockers (all P < 0.0001), and those with PAD and asthma/COPD less frequently (both P < 0.0001). Beta-blocker use varied according to geographical region (from 87% to 67%).<p></p> Conclusions: Three-quarters of patients with stable CAD receive beta-blockers. Even so, HR is insufficiently controlled in many patients, despite recent guidelines for the management of CAD. There is still much room for improvement in HR control in the management of stable CAD.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Greenlaw, Miss Nicola and Ford, Professor Ian |
| Authors: | Tendera, M., Fox, K., Ferrari, R., Ford, I., Greenlaw, N., Abergel, H., Macarie, C., Tardif, J.-C., Vardas, P., Zamorano, J., and Steg, P. G. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Robertson Centre |
| Journal Name: | International Journal of Cardiology |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 0167-5273 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1874-1754 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2014 Elsevier |
| First Published: | First published in International Journal of Cardiology 176(1):119-124 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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