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Endothelin-1 and brain natriuretic peptide plasma levels decrease after aortic surgery.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21214096     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE STUDY: Endothelin-1 (ET-1) and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) have been reported to be involved in numerous cardiovascular diseases. The study aim was to monitor the circulating plasma levels of these peptides in patients affected by aortic disease, and to identify any changes in such levels after surgical treatment.
METHODS: A total of 81 patients (52 males, 29 females; mean age 64 +/- 11 years) with aortic disease underwent surgery. The conditions included aortic valve stenosis (n=36), aortic valve regurgitation (n=11), ascending aortic aneurysm (n=6), and combined ascending aortic aneurysm and valvulopathy (n=28). Circulating plasma levels of ET-1 and BNP were measured in all patients before and at 12 months after surgery.
RESULTS: Compared to the preoperative situation, significant decreases were found postoperatively in plasma levels of ET-1 (4.2 +/- 0.1 versus 3.1 +/- 0.1 pM; p < 0.001) and BNP (0.071 versus 0.017 ng/ml; p < 0.001), combined with an increased cardiac function and decreased ventricular dimensions. The preoperative levels of both peptides were similar in all patient groups, and were decreased to a similar extent regardless of the diagnosis. Basal levels of ET-1 were higher in the trileaflet aortic valve compared to the bicuspid valve (4.0 +/- 0.1 versus 3.6 +/- 0.1 pM; p = 0.04).
CONCLUSION: Circulating plasma levels of ET-1 and BNP were decreased after surgery for aortic valve disease. The decrease was unrelated to the presence of ascending aortic aneurysm, and most likely represents a response to cardiac remodeling and the improved functional status of the patients.
Authors:
Giuseppe M Raffa; Veronica Jackson; Jan Liska; Maria J Eriksson; Kenneth Caidahl; Per Eriksson; Anders Franco-Cereceda
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of heart valve disease     Volume:  19     ISSN:  0966-8519     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Heart Valve Dis.     Publication Date:  2010 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-01-10     Completed Date:  2011-01-21     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9312096     Medline TA:  J Heart Valve Dis     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  724-30     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiac Surgery, IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Rozzano (MI), Italy. giuseppe.raffa78@gmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aortic Aneurysm / blood,  physiopathology,  surgery*
Aortic Valve Insufficiency / blood,  physiopathology,  surgery*
Aortic Valve Stenosis / blood,  physiopathology,  surgery*
Biological Markers / blood
Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
Down-Regulation
Endothelin-1 / blood*
Female
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Natriuretic Peptide, Brain / blood*
Prospective Studies
Recovery of Function
Stroke Volume
Sweden
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Ventricular Function, Left
Ventricular Remodeling
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Biological Markers; 0/Endothelin-1; 114471-18-0/Natriuretic Peptide, Brain

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