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ArticleFrontiers in cardiovascular medicine2023

Sacubitril/valsartan versus valsartan in regressing myocardial fibrosis in hypertension: a prospective, randomized, open-label, blinded endpoint clinical trial protocol.

Vivian Lee, Qishi Zheng, Desiree-Faye Toh, Chee Jian Pua, Jennifer A Bryant, Chi-Hang Lee, Stuart A Cook, Javed Butler, Javier Díez, A Mark Richards and 2 more

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Article in Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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12 authors.

Vivian LeeNational Heart Research Institute Singapore (NHRIS), National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Qishi ZhengCochrane Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Desiree-Faye TohNational Heart Research Institute Singapore (NHRIS), National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Chee Jian PuaNational Heart Research Institute Singapore (NHRIS), National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Jennifer A BryantDepartment of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Chi-Hang LeeDepartment of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Stuart A CookNational Heart Research Institute Singapore (NHRIS), National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Javed ButlerBaylor Scott and White Research Institute, Dallas, TX, United States.
Javier DíezCentre for Applied Medical Research (CIMA), and School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
A Mark RichardsCardiovascular Research Institute, National University Heart Centre, Singapore, Singapore.
Thu-Thao LeNational Heart Research Institute Singapore (NHRIS), National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Calvin W L ChinNational Heart Research Institute Singapore (NHRIS), National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Diffuse interstitial myocardial fibrosis is a key common pathological manifestation in hypertensive heart disease (HHD) progressing to heart failure (HF). Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors (ARNi), now a front-line treatment for HF, confer benefits independent of blood pressure, signifying a multifactorial mode of action beyond hemodynamic regulation. We aim to test the hypothesis that compared with angiotensin II receptor blockade (ARB) alone, ARNi is more effective in regressing diffuse interstitial myocardial fibrosis in HHD. Methods: Role of ARNi in Ventricular Remodeling in Hypertensive LVH (REVERSE-LVH) is a prospective, randomized, open-label, blinded endpoint (PROBE) clinical trial. Adults with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) according to Asian sex- and age-specific thresholds on cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging are randomized to treatment with either sacubitril/valsartan (an ARNi) or valsartan (an ARB) in 1:1 ratio for a duration of 52 weeks, at the end of which a repeat CMR is performed to assess differential changes from baseline between the two groups. The primary endpoint is the change in CMR-derived diffuse interstitial fibrosis volume. Secondary endpoints include changes in CMR-derived left ventricular mass, volumes, and functional parameters. Serum samples are collected and stored to assess the effects of ARNi, compared with ARB, on circulating biomarkers of cardiac remodeling. The endpoints will be analyzed with reference to the corresponding baseline parameters to evaluate the therapeutic effect of sacubitril/valsartan vs. valsartan. Discussion: REVERSE-LVH will examine the anti-fibrotic potential of sacubitril/valsartan and will offer mechanistic insights into the clinical benefits of sacubitril/valsartan in hypertension in relation to cardiac remodeling. Advancing the knowledge of the pathophysiology of HHD will consolidate effective risk stratification and personalized treatment through a multimodal manner integrating complementary CMR and biomarkers into the conventional care approach.

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ARNibiomarkerscardiovascular magnetic resonance imagingheart failurehypertensive heart diseasemyocardial fibrosissacubitril/valsartan

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