Angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptides have been shown to have antihypertensive effects and have been utilized for physiologically functional foods and pharmaceuticals. The ACE inhibitory ability of...Angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptides have been shown to have antihypertensive effects and have been utilized for physiologically functional foods and pharmaceuticals. The ACE inhibitory ability of a hydrolysate is de- termined by its peptide composition. However, the peptide composition of a hydrolysate depends on proteolytic enzyme and the hydrolysis conditions. In this study, the effect of process conditions on the ACE inhibitory activity of rice dregs hydrolyzed with a trypsin was investigated systematically using response surface methodology. It was shown that the ACE inhibitory activity of rice dregs hydrolysates could be controlled by regulation of five process conditions. Hydrolysis conditions for optimal ACE inhibition were defined using the response surface model of fractional factorial design (FFD), steepest ascent design, and central composite design (CCD).展开更多
Background Fall and serious fall injuries have become a major health concern for elders. Many factors including blood pressure and anti-hypertensive medication application were reported as hazards of fall. The purpose...Background Fall and serious fall injuries have become a major health concern for elders. Many factors including blood pressure and anti-hypertensive medication application were reported as hazards of fall. The purpose of this study was to determine if age related systemic functional decline related with increased fall risks in elderly patients with hypertension. Methods A total of 342 elderly hypertension patients (age 79.5 + 6.7 years, male 63.8%) were recruited to the study. Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), including measurements about activity of daily living (ADL), nutrition, cognition, depression, numbers of prescription medication and number of clinical diagnosis, was conducted to evaluate the physical and mental status of each participants. Fall risk was evaluated by Morse fall scale, Tinetti perform- ance oriented mobility assessment (POMA) and history of fall in the recent years. Participants were grouped into tertiles according to CGA score. Correlation between CGA and fall risk was analyzed through SPSS 18.0. Results Participants with higher CGA score were likely to be older, had a lower body mass index (BMI), and a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cerebrovascular disease and osteoarthropathia. Participants in higher tertile of CGA score got increased prevalence of fall risk than those in lower tertile (P 〈 0.01 T3 vs. T1, P 〈 0.01 T3 vs. T2). Correlation analysis and regression analysis showed significant association between CGA and Morse fall scale (P 〈 0.001), as well as CGA and POMA (P 〈 0.001). Meanwhile, CGA components also showed co-relationships with increase fall risks. After adjusting age, BMI, benzodiazepine use, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, COPD and osteoarthropathia, both history of fall in the recent year and rising Morse fall scale were significantly associated with ADL im- pairment (OR: 2.748, 95%CI: 1.598-4.725), (OR: 3.310, 95%CI: 1.893-5.788). Decreased Tinetti POMA score was associated with Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) (OR: 4.035, 95%CI: 2.100-7.751), ADL (OR: 2.380, 95%CI: 1.357-4.175) and shortened MNA form (MNA-SF) impairment (OR: 2.692, 95%CI: 1.147-6.319). Conclusions In elderly adults with hypertension, impaired physical and mental function is associated with increased fall risk. Further study is required to investigate possible mediators for the association and effec- tive interventions.展开更多
To the Editor I read the article of Zhang, et al. with great interest. They investigated the association of homocysteine with arterial stiffness in Chinese community-based elderly persons. The carotid-femoral pulse wa...To the Editor I read the article of Zhang, et al. with great interest. They investigated the association of homocysteine with arterial stiffness in Chinese community-based elderly persons. The carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV) was significantly higher in the high homocyteine group than in the normal one, however, there was no differences in carotid-radial PWV between the high homocyteine group and the normal one. Homocysteine levels were strongly associated with the carotidfemoral PWV even after adjustment for classical risk factors of cardiovascular disease. I congratulate the authors for this important study. However, I want to make minor criticism for this study from the methodological aspect.展开更多
Background The diagnosis of metabolic syndrome indicates a clustering of metabolic imbalances which in sum have been recognized as a major predictor of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. The aim of this study was...Background The diagnosis of metabolic syndrome indicates a clustering of metabolic imbalances which in sum have been recognized as a major predictor of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. The aim of this study was to assess the level of under-pharmacy and poly-pbarmacy and its prognostic impact in elderly patients with metabolic syndrome. Methods Retrospective chart-review at a tertiary medical center, of 324 patients greater than 65 years of age who met the International Diabetes Foundation criteria for metabolic syndrome diagnosis [Body Mass Index (BMI) 〉 30 kg/m2, diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia]. Results There were 60 (18.5%) patients in the low (〈 5) medication burden group, 159 (49.1%) in the medium (〉 5 and 〈 10) medication burden group, and 105 (32.4%) in the high (〉 10) medication burden group. At baseline, the groups differed only by systolic blood pressure. At two years follow-up, the medium group had significantly better improvement in high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), HbAlc, and systolic blood pressure compared to the low medication burden group and significantly better improvement in triglycerides, Haemoglobin Alc (HbAlc) and systolic blood pressure compared to the high medication group. Decrease in HDL-C was the only variable associated with strokes. High medication burden predicted hospitalization burden. The number of anti-hypertensives, history of tobacco use, low and high medication burdens and decrease in HDL-C were all associated with death. Conclusions Both poly-pharmacy and under-pharmacy are associated with a decreased therapeutic benefit among patients with metabolic syndrome in terms of important laboratory measurements as well as clinical outcomes such as myocardial infarctions, hospitalization, and death.展开更多
In bilateral pbeochromocytoma, localization of the dominant adrenal is challenging but highly important since the removal of dominant side can markedly improve cardiovascular outcomes. To demonstrate the usefulness of...In bilateral pbeochromocytoma, localization of the dominant adrenal is challenging but highly important since the removal of dominant side can markedly improve cardiovascular outcomes. To demonstrate the usefulness of glucagon-stimulated BAVS (bilateral adrenal venous sampling) in determining the dominant adrenal to be removed, the authors reviewed records of patients who underwent BAVS with glucagon stimulation from 1997-2010. Nineteen out of 44 patients were diagnosed with bilateral pheochromocytoma. Mean age at diagnosis was 33 ± 14 years. Duration of hypertension was 5 ± 6 years with highest systolic BP (blood pressure) of 186 ±30 mmHg and diastolic BP of 113 ±18 mmHg. Headache (68%) is the most common symptom followed by paroxysmal hypertension (58%). Majority were taking 〉 3 anti-hypertensive drugs. On glucagon-stimulated BAVS, 63% had right adrenal dominance. Three patients, who were hypertensive for 1, 6 and 12 years, underwent removal of the dominant adrenal. On follow-up (mean period = 36 months), there was marked improvement in BP control [pre-op vs. post-op: (systolic) 160-240 mmHg vs. 120-150 mmHg; (diastolic) 90-110 mmHg vs. 70-90 mmHg] and reduction in number of anti-hypertensive medications (from 3-5 to 2 classes of drugs). BAVS with glucagon stimulation is a valuable tool in the identification of the dominant adrenal to be removed in patients with bilateral pheochromocytoma to alleviate chronic hypertension.展开更多
After entering 2010, as main varieties patents of the global non-peptide angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARB) expire, strong growth of anti-hypertensive drug market will tend to slow down. In drugs acting on th...After entering 2010, as main varieties patents of the global non-peptide angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARB) expire, strong growth of anti-hypertensive drug market will tend to slow down. In drugs acting on the cardiovascular and blood system, antithrombotie drugs will become a new attraction on the market. Antithrombotic drugs are primarily formed by the anti-platelet aggregation, coagulation system activation of plasminogen thrombolytic drugs and the like. Antiplatelet drugs have both prevention and treatment effect, are the main category of antithrombotic drugs. According to IMS Health data, in 2008, sale of anti-thrombosis drug in global market is 180 million U.S. dollars, an increase of 16 %, while in 2009 the growth rate is only 7.95%, reaching $ 19.5 billion, growth rate of antithrombotic drugs is 7.13% in the world' s major pharmaceutical market.展开更多
Hypertension is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity around the world and,prevalence of hypertension is increasing with aging.Hypertension in the elderly is associated with increased occurrence rates of sodium s...Hypertension is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity around the world and,prevalence of hypertension is increasing with aging.Hypertension in the elderly is associated with increased occurrence rates of sodium sensitivity,isolated systolic hypertension,and 'white coat effect'.Arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction also increase with age.These factors should be considered in selecting antihypertensive therapy.The prime objective of this therapy is to prevent stroke.The fmdings of controlled trials show that there should be no cut-off age for treatment.A holistic program for controlling cardiovascular risks should be fully discussed with the patient,including evaluation to exclude underlying causes of secondary hypertension,and implementation of lifestyle measures.The choice of antihypertensive drug therapy is influenced by concomitant disease and previous medication history,but will typically include a thiazide diuretic as the first-line agent;to this will be added an angiotensin inhibitor and/or a calcium channel blocker.Beta blockers are not generally recommended,in part because they do not combat the effects of increased arterial stiffness.The hypertension-hypoten-sion syndrome requires case-specific management.Drug-resistant hypertension is important to differentiate from faulty compliance with medication.Patients resistant to the third-line drug therapy may benefit from treatment with extended-release isosorbide mononitrate.A trial of spironolactone may also be worthwhile.展开更多
This study aimed to investigate various regimens of antihypertensive agents for different groups of patients and the outcomes in the real world. We retrospectively collected 974 prescriptions for hypertension from thr...This study aimed to investigate various regimens of antihypertensive agents for different groups of patients and the outcomes in the real world. We retrospectively collected 974 prescriptions for hypertension from three hospitals in Beijing, along with medical records of 219 hypertensive patients from one of the hospitals to study the regimens and their effects on patients. The antihypertensive regimens were classified by different combinations of subclasses of antihypertensive agents. Nearly all prescriptions can be classified into 11 different antihypertensive regimens, and most of them are combination therapy. Grade III hypertension patients significantly (P〈0.001) tend to be treated with regimens containing calcium channel blocker (CCB) and RAAS inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI). β-Blockers are more likely to be combined with CCB than with other categories of antihypertensive agents. Hydrochlorothiazide is less widely used than recommended.展开更多
Objective: To observe the anti inflammatory effect of cerivastatin in a mouse model of vascular injury and its cholesterol lowering effect. Methods: We developed a mouse model of vascular remodeling induced by polyeth...Objective: To observe the anti inflammatory effect of cerivastatin in a mouse model of vascular injury and its cholesterol lowering effect. Methods: We developed a mouse model of vascular remodeling induced by polyethylene cuff placement and determined the anti inflammatory effects of cerivastatin in wild mice. Cerivastatin was given by Alzet micro osmotic minipumps implanted intraperitoneally at the same time as cuff placement at doses of 0.1 mg/kg, 0.5 mg/kg and 1 mg/kg per day, respectively for 2 weeks after cuff placement. The insufficient doses of Cerivastatin to lower serum cholesterol and systolic blood pressure through the neointimal formation and BrdU index were investigated in mouse femoral injury artery induced by cuff placement. Results: There was a little change in serum cholesterol by the treatment with cerivastatin, the cross sectional area of intima of injured femoral artery was significantly increased, the neointima formation was significantly increased by the cuff induced vascular injury at day 14. The neointimal formation and BrdU index were inhibited in the 1 mg/kg cerivastatin, but not in the 0.1 mg/kg and 0.5 mg/kg cerivastatin. Furthermore, 1 mg/kg of cerivastatin significantly inhibited the expression of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF α) and interleukin 1β (IL 1β) without lowering serum cholesterol. Conclusions: These results suggest that cerivastatin can inhibit vascular inflammation and the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) through its lipid lowering independent action. Such effects of cerivastatin may be an important mechanism, by which it prevents the development of atherosclerotic lesions.展开更多
文摘Angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptides have been shown to have antihypertensive effects and have been utilized for physiologically functional foods and pharmaceuticals. The ACE inhibitory ability of a hydrolysate is de- termined by its peptide composition. However, the peptide composition of a hydrolysate depends on proteolytic enzyme and the hydrolysis conditions. In this study, the effect of process conditions on the ACE inhibitory activity of rice dregs hydrolyzed with a trypsin was investigated systematically using response surface methodology. It was shown that the ACE inhibitory activity of rice dregs hydrolysates could be controlled by regulation of five process conditions. Hydrolysis conditions for optimal ACE inhibition were defined using the response surface model of fractional factorial design (FFD), steepest ascent design, and central composite design (CCD).
文摘Background Fall and serious fall injuries have become a major health concern for elders. Many factors including blood pressure and anti-hypertensive medication application were reported as hazards of fall. The purpose of this study was to determine if age related systemic functional decline related with increased fall risks in elderly patients with hypertension. Methods A total of 342 elderly hypertension patients (age 79.5 + 6.7 years, male 63.8%) were recruited to the study. Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), including measurements about activity of daily living (ADL), nutrition, cognition, depression, numbers of prescription medication and number of clinical diagnosis, was conducted to evaluate the physical and mental status of each participants. Fall risk was evaluated by Morse fall scale, Tinetti perform- ance oriented mobility assessment (POMA) and history of fall in the recent years. Participants were grouped into tertiles according to CGA score. Correlation between CGA and fall risk was analyzed through SPSS 18.0. Results Participants with higher CGA score were likely to be older, had a lower body mass index (BMI), and a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cerebrovascular disease and osteoarthropathia. Participants in higher tertile of CGA score got increased prevalence of fall risk than those in lower tertile (P 〈 0.01 T3 vs. T1, P 〈 0.01 T3 vs. T2). Correlation analysis and regression analysis showed significant association between CGA and Morse fall scale (P 〈 0.001), as well as CGA and POMA (P 〈 0.001). Meanwhile, CGA components also showed co-relationships with increase fall risks. After adjusting age, BMI, benzodiazepine use, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, COPD and osteoarthropathia, both history of fall in the recent year and rising Morse fall scale were significantly associated with ADL im- pairment (OR: 2.748, 95%CI: 1.598-4.725), (OR: 3.310, 95%CI: 1.893-5.788). Decreased Tinetti POMA score was associated with Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) (OR: 4.035, 95%CI: 2.100-7.751), ADL (OR: 2.380, 95%CI: 1.357-4.175) and shortened MNA form (MNA-SF) impairment (OR: 2.692, 95%CI: 1.147-6.319). Conclusions In elderly adults with hypertension, impaired physical and mental function is associated with increased fall risk. Further study is required to investigate possible mediators for the association and effec- tive interventions.
文摘To the Editor I read the article of Zhang, et al. with great interest. They investigated the association of homocysteine with arterial stiffness in Chinese community-based elderly persons. The carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV) was significantly higher in the high homocyteine group than in the normal one, however, there was no differences in carotid-radial PWV between the high homocyteine group and the normal one. Homocysteine levels were strongly associated with the carotidfemoral PWV even after adjustment for classical risk factors of cardiovascular disease. I congratulate the authors for this important study. However, I want to make minor criticism for this study from the methodological aspect.
文摘Background The diagnosis of metabolic syndrome indicates a clustering of metabolic imbalances which in sum have been recognized as a major predictor of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. The aim of this study was to assess the level of under-pharmacy and poly-pbarmacy and its prognostic impact in elderly patients with metabolic syndrome. Methods Retrospective chart-review at a tertiary medical center, of 324 patients greater than 65 years of age who met the International Diabetes Foundation criteria for metabolic syndrome diagnosis [Body Mass Index (BMI) 〉 30 kg/m2, diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia]. Results There were 60 (18.5%) patients in the low (〈 5) medication burden group, 159 (49.1%) in the medium (〉 5 and 〈 10) medication burden group, and 105 (32.4%) in the high (〉 10) medication burden group. At baseline, the groups differed only by systolic blood pressure. At two years follow-up, the medium group had significantly better improvement in high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), HbAlc, and systolic blood pressure compared to the low medication burden group and significantly better improvement in triglycerides, Haemoglobin Alc (HbAlc) and systolic blood pressure compared to the high medication group. Decrease in HDL-C was the only variable associated with strokes. High medication burden predicted hospitalization burden. The number of anti-hypertensives, history of tobacco use, low and high medication burdens and decrease in HDL-C were all associated with death. Conclusions Both poly-pharmacy and under-pharmacy are associated with a decreased therapeutic benefit among patients with metabolic syndrome in terms of important laboratory measurements as well as clinical outcomes such as myocardial infarctions, hospitalization, and death.
文摘In bilateral pbeochromocytoma, localization of the dominant adrenal is challenging but highly important since the removal of dominant side can markedly improve cardiovascular outcomes. To demonstrate the usefulness of glucagon-stimulated BAVS (bilateral adrenal venous sampling) in determining the dominant adrenal to be removed, the authors reviewed records of patients who underwent BAVS with glucagon stimulation from 1997-2010. Nineteen out of 44 patients were diagnosed with bilateral pheochromocytoma. Mean age at diagnosis was 33 ± 14 years. Duration of hypertension was 5 ± 6 years with highest systolic BP (blood pressure) of 186 ±30 mmHg and diastolic BP of 113 ±18 mmHg. Headache (68%) is the most common symptom followed by paroxysmal hypertension (58%). Majority were taking 〉 3 anti-hypertensive drugs. On glucagon-stimulated BAVS, 63% had right adrenal dominance. Three patients, who were hypertensive for 1, 6 and 12 years, underwent removal of the dominant adrenal. On follow-up (mean period = 36 months), there was marked improvement in BP control [pre-op vs. post-op: (systolic) 160-240 mmHg vs. 120-150 mmHg; (diastolic) 90-110 mmHg vs. 70-90 mmHg] and reduction in number of anti-hypertensive medications (from 3-5 to 2 classes of drugs). BAVS with glucagon stimulation is a valuable tool in the identification of the dominant adrenal to be removed in patients with bilateral pheochromocytoma to alleviate chronic hypertension.
文摘After entering 2010, as main varieties patents of the global non-peptide angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARB) expire, strong growth of anti-hypertensive drug market will tend to slow down. In drugs acting on the cardiovascular and blood system, antithrombotie drugs will become a new attraction on the market. Antithrombotic drugs are primarily formed by the anti-platelet aggregation, coagulation system activation of plasminogen thrombolytic drugs and the like. Antiplatelet drugs have both prevention and treatment effect, are the main category of antithrombotic drugs. According to IMS Health data, in 2008, sale of anti-thrombosis drug in global market is 180 million U.S. dollars, an increase of 16 %, while in 2009 the growth rate is only 7.95%, reaching $ 19.5 billion, growth rate of antithrombotic drugs is 7.13% in the world' s major pharmaceutical market.
文摘Hypertension is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity around the world and,prevalence of hypertension is increasing with aging.Hypertension in the elderly is associated with increased occurrence rates of sodium sensitivity,isolated systolic hypertension,and 'white coat effect'.Arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction also increase with age.These factors should be considered in selecting antihypertensive therapy.The prime objective of this therapy is to prevent stroke.The fmdings of controlled trials show that there should be no cut-off age for treatment.A holistic program for controlling cardiovascular risks should be fully discussed with the patient,including evaluation to exclude underlying causes of secondary hypertension,and implementation of lifestyle measures.The choice of antihypertensive drug therapy is influenced by concomitant disease and previous medication history,but will typically include a thiazide diuretic as the first-line agent;to this will be added an angiotensin inhibitor and/or a calcium channel blocker.Beta blockers are not generally recommended,in part because they do not combat the effects of increased arterial stiffness.The hypertension-hypoten-sion syndrome requires case-specific management.Drug-resistant hypertension is important to differentiate from faulty compliance with medication.Patients resistant to the third-line drug therapy may benefit from treatment with extended-release isosorbide mononitrate.A trial of spironolactone may also be worthwhile.
文摘This study aimed to investigate various regimens of antihypertensive agents for different groups of patients and the outcomes in the real world. We retrospectively collected 974 prescriptions for hypertension from three hospitals in Beijing, along with medical records of 219 hypertensive patients from one of the hospitals to study the regimens and their effects on patients. The antihypertensive regimens were classified by different combinations of subclasses of antihypertensive agents. Nearly all prescriptions can be classified into 11 different antihypertensive regimens, and most of them are combination therapy. Grade III hypertension patients significantly (P〈0.001) tend to be treated with regimens containing calcium channel blocker (CCB) and RAAS inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI). β-Blockers are more likely to be combined with CCB than with other categories of antihypertensive agents. Hydrochlorothiazide is less widely used than recommended.
文摘Objective: To observe the anti inflammatory effect of cerivastatin in a mouse model of vascular injury and its cholesterol lowering effect. Methods: We developed a mouse model of vascular remodeling induced by polyethylene cuff placement and determined the anti inflammatory effects of cerivastatin in wild mice. Cerivastatin was given by Alzet micro osmotic minipumps implanted intraperitoneally at the same time as cuff placement at doses of 0.1 mg/kg, 0.5 mg/kg and 1 mg/kg per day, respectively for 2 weeks after cuff placement. The insufficient doses of Cerivastatin to lower serum cholesterol and systolic blood pressure through the neointimal formation and BrdU index were investigated in mouse femoral injury artery induced by cuff placement. Results: There was a little change in serum cholesterol by the treatment with cerivastatin, the cross sectional area of intima of injured femoral artery was significantly increased, the neointima formation was significantly increased by the cuff induced vascular injury at day 14. The neointimal formation and BrdU index were inhibited in the 1 mg/kg cerivastatin, but not in the 0.1 mg/kg and 0.5 mg/kg cerivastatin. Furthermore, 1 mg/kg of cerivastatin significantly inhibited the expression of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF α) and interleukin 1β (IL 1β) without lowering serum cholesterol. Conclusions: These results suggest that cerivastatin can inhibit vascular inflammation and the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) through its lipid lowering independent action. Such effects of cerivastatin may be an important mechanism, by which it prevents the development of atherosclerotic lesions.