| Aortic Augmentation Index is Independently Associated With N-terminal pro B-type Natriuretic Peptide in Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease. | |
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PMID: 23047817 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Objectives: To investigate the relationship of aortic augmentation index (AIx) with N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP) plasma levels in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) with normal left ventricular (LV) function. Methods: Totally, 31 patients (23 males, mean age 65 ± 7.4) with a confirmed diagnosis of PAD of the lower limbs (ankle-brachial pressure index [ABPI] <0.90 in at least 1 leg) were enrolled in this study. All patients underwent pulse wave analysis by applanation tonometry of the radial artery using the SphygmoCor system and had a measurement of plasma NTproBNP levels. Results: Patients had a mean resting ABPI of 0.62 ± 0.19 and a mean AIx 32.6% ± 6.9. Median (interquartile range) NTproBNP plasma level was 75 (44-210) pg/mL. In a univariate analysis which included age, brachial systolic blood pressure (BSBP), brachial diastolic blood pressure (BDBP), ejection duration index (ED%), heart rate (HR), and NTproBNP, aortic AIx was significantly associated (Spearman rho) with NTproBNP, HR, and ED% (r = .49, P = .006; r = -.72, P = .000, and r = -.42, P = .02, respectively). Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that AIx was associated with NTproBNP (β = 0.38, P = .02) independent of gender, HR, ED%, and use of β-blockers. N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide explained 8% of the variance in aortic AIx, whereas HR explained 15% of the variance. Conclusion: In patients with PAD with normal LV systolic function, AIx is independently associated with NTproBNP. Structural changes in the myocardium might occur due to increased LV afterload as a result of increased wave reflections and arterial stiffness due to atherosclerosis leading to an increase in NTproBNP plasma levels. |
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Yousef Shahin; Ian Chetter |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-10-8 |
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Title: Vascular and endovascular surgery Volume: - ISSN: 1938-9116 ISO Abbreviation: Vasc Endovascular Surg Publication Date: 2012 Oct |
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Created Date: 2012-10-10 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101136421 Medline TA: Vasc Endovascular Surg Country: - |
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