Sustained hemodynamic effects of an infusion of nesiritide (human b-type natriuretic peptide) in heart failure - A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Sustained hemodynamic effects of an infusion of nesiritide (human b-type natriuretic peptide) in heart failure - A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
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DOI:
10.1016/s0735-1097(99)00184-9
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发表时间:
1999-07-01
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24
通讯作者:
Chatterjee, K
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作者:
Mills, RM;LeJemtel, TH;Chatterjee, K
OBJECTIVES The goal of this studs was to further define the rule of nesiritide (human b-type natriuretic peptide) in the therapy of decompensated heart failure (HF) by assessing the hemodynamic effects of three doses (0.015, 0.03 and 0.06 mu g/kg/min) administered by continuous intravenous (IV) infusion over 24 h as compared with placebo.BACKGROUND Previous studies have shown beneficial hemodynamic, neurohormonal and renal effects of bolus dose and 6-h infusion administration of nesiritide in HF patients. Longer term safety and efficacy have nut been studied.METHODS This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter trial enrolled subjects with symptomatic HF and systolic dysfunction (left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 35%). Central hemodynamics were assessed at baseline, during a 24-h IV infusion and for 4 h postinfusion.RESULTS One hundred three subjects with New York Heart Association class II (6%), III (61%) or IV (33%) HF were enrolled. Nesiritide produced significant reductions in pulmonary wedge pressure (27% to 39% decrease by 6 h), mean right atrial pressure and systemic vascular resistance, along with significant increases in cardiac index and stroke volume index, with no significant effect on heart rate. Beneficial effects were evident at 1 h and were sustained throughout the 24-h infusion.CONCLUSIONS The rapid and sustained beneficial hemodynamic effects of nesiritide observed in this study support its use as a first-line IV therapy for; patients with symptomatic decompensated HF. (C) 1999 by the American College of Cardiology.