Adverse Reactions of the Cardiovascular System when Taking Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Ways to Reduce Them

The most important issue of modern pharmacotherapy is not only efficacy, but also the safety of medicines. The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is one of the main methods of treating acute and chronic pain in a wide range of diseases and pathological conditions. However, the prescription of this group of drugs requires consideration of the potential risks of complications, including from the side of the cardiovascular system. The purpose of the review was to assess the adverse reactions of the cardiovascular system when taking NSAIDs and approaches to their reduction. The article presents data on the mutual potential impact of cardiovascular diseases and musculoskeletal system, presents the results of large-scale studies of Russian and foreign authors and meta-analyzes of the NSAIDs effect on blood pressure profile, development of myocardial infarction, stroke and heart failure. The possible pathogenetic mechanisms of the side effects of NSAIDs are reviewed; the complexity of managing comorbid patients is demonstrated; it is shown that symptomatic treatment of pain and inflammatory syndrome should be carried out considering a personalized approach to the patient and rational choice of drugs.Before the NSAIDs prescription, it is necessary to consider all cardiovascular risk factors with the determination of the total risk of cardiovascular complications. In patients with a very high cardiovascular risk, the use of any NSAIDs should be avoided; with high and moderate risk, the use of NSAIDs with the most favorable cardiovascular safety profile is possible. If the patient belongs to the category of low total coronary risk, the doctor can choose any NSAIDs

Results of pilot remote monitoring of heart failure patients

Aim. To analyze the results of remote monitoring of patients with decompensated heart failure (HF) based on the assessment of quality of life (QOL), self-care ability and adherence to treatment 3 and 6 months after discharge from the hospital.Material and methods. The first group (experimental) consisted of 70 patients who, along with the approved healthcare standard, underwent measures according to the developed model for managing HF patients, including remote monitoring. The second group (control) included 65 patients who received care according to generally accepted algorithms for managing HF patients. In the study group, there were 46% men (69,6±9,4 years) and 54% women (71,7±9,9 years). The control group also included 46% men (70,6±9,1 years) and 54% women (73,0±10,3 years). Class I HF in the first group had 4%, while in the second — 3%; class II HF in both groups occurred in 11%; class III in the first group — 43%, in the second group — 54%, class IV HF in the first group — 41%, in the second group — 32% of patients. We conducted a standard clinical examination, assessed QOL, self-care ability, and adherence to treatment.Results. In the first group, after 3 months, compared with the baseline, the average Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) score was lower by 37 (p=0,037), while after 6 months — by 33,6 (p=0,026). After 3 months according to the MSQ, the QOL in the second group was higher by 7,9 points (p=0,0001); according to the Morisky-Green test — lower by 1,2 points (p=0,0003); according to the self-care questionnaire — higher by 4,7 points (p=0,0001) than in the first group. After 6 months, MSQ score in the second group was higher by 10,4 points (p=0,0001), according to the Morisky-Green test — lower by 1,8 points (p=0,0003); according to the self-care questionnaire  — higher by 5,6 points (p=0,0001) than in the study group.Conclusion. The developed model for managing HF patients using remote monitoring, in comparison with the generally accepted standards, has led to an increase in QOL, adherence to treatment and self-care ability of patients.</jats:p

Atrial fibrillation and gastrooesophageal reflux disease: association mechanisms, treatment approaches

The article is devoted to assessing the relationship of atrial fibrillation (AF) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). We studied possible anatomical correlations, common risk factors and mechanisms of AF development in patients with gastroesophageal reflux. We demonstrated the problems of the treatment of such patients, since a number of studies have proved the possibility of using proton pump inhibitors in the treatment of AF. In other cases the arrhythmogenic effect of these drugs was obtained. Treatment of AF by catheter ablation most commonly worsens the course of GORD and can lead to the development of fatal complications. Large-scale prospective researches are needed for further detailed study of AF and GERD associations, as well as tactics for management of these patients

Modern Aspects of the Clinic, Diagnosis and Treatment of Prediabetes

Prediabetes is a common violation of carbohydrate metabolism, the medical and social relevance of which is due to the negative impact on the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The analyzed literature emphasizes the presence of a close pathogenetic relationship between type 2 DM/prediabetes and CVD. This relationship becomes even more relevant, taking into account, on the one hand, the persistent upward trend in the prevalence of carbohydrate metabolism disorders in the population, and on the other hand, the fact that in patients with dysglycemia it is cardiovascular complications that are the main cause of death. However, while the significance of type 2 DM as a risk factor for CVD is widely known and its presence immediately stratifies most patients to a group of high or very high cardiovascular risk, the contribution of prediabetes to the development of CVD remains underestimated among the therapeutic and cardiological communities. The high prevalence of prediabetes creates prerequisites for a further increase in the incidence of type 2 DM and CVD in the Russian Federation, which requires doctors of various specialties to be wary of early detection of prediabetes, since timely preventive measures can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 DM and its complications in the future. Currently, the effectiveness of both non-drug and drug strategies in preventing the development of type 2 DM in people with prediabetes has been confirmed, more and more data are accumulating about the possibility of effective prevention of CVD in prediabetes. According to modern research, the primary role of measures to actively change lifestyle in the treatment and prevention of prediabetes is emphasized, at the same time, the effectiveness of these measures can be reduced due to insufficient commitment of the patients themselves to their independent long-term implementation. Therefore, the strategy of prescribing metformin for the prevention of type 2 diabetes is absolutely justified if the doctor and patient recognize the inefficiency or inability to follow the recommendations for active lifestyle changes for a long time. The article presents the data on the etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and approaches to the management of patients with prediabetes from the standpoint of modern recommendations.</jats:p

Adverse Reactions of the Cardiovascular System when Taking Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Ways to Reduce Them

The most important issue of modern pharmacotherapy is not only efficacy, but also the safety of medicines. The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is one of the main methods of treating acute and chronic pain in a wide range of diseases and pathological conditions. However, the prescription of this group of drugs requires consideration of the potential risks of complications, including from the side of the cardiovascular system. The purpose of the review was to assess the adverse reactions of the cardiovascular system when taking NSAIDs and approaches to their reduction. The article presents data on the mutual potential impact of cardiovascular diseases and musculoskeletal system, presents the results of large-scale studies of Russian and foreign authors and meta-analyzes of the NSAIDs effect on blood pressure profile, development of myocardial infarction, stroke and heart failure. The possible pathogenetic mechanisms of the side effects of NSAIDs are reviewed; the complexity of managing comorbid patients is demonstrated; it is shown that symptomatic treatment of pain and inflammatory syndrome should be carried out considering a personalized approach to the patient and rational choice of drugs.Before the NSAIDs prescription, it is necessary to consider all cardiovascular risk factors with the determination of the total risk of cardiovascular complications. In patients with a very high cardiovascular risk, the use of any NSAIDs should be avoided; with high and moderate risk, the use of NSAIDs with the most favorable cardiovascular safety profile is possible. If the patient belongs to the category of low total coronary risk, the doctor can choose any NSAIDs. </jats:p

Modern Aspects of the Clinic, Diagnosis and Treatment of Prediabetes

Prediabetes is a common violation of carbohydrate metabolism, the medical and social relevance of which is due to the negative impact on the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The analyzed literature emphasizes the presence of a close pathogenetic relationship between type 2 DM/prediabetes and CVD. This relationship becomes even more relevant, taking into account, on the one hand, the persistent upward trend in the prevalence of carbohydrate metabolism disorders in the population, and on the other hand, the fact that in patients with dysglycemia it is cardiovascular complications that are the main cause of death. However, while the significance of type 2 DM as a risk factor for CVD is widely known and its presence immediately stratifies most patients to a group of high or very high cardiovascular risk, the contribution of prediabetes to the development of CVD remains underestimated among the therapeutic and cardiological communities. The high prevalence of prediabetes creates prerequisites for a further increase in the incidence of type 2 DM and CVD in the Russian Federation, which requires doctors of various specialties to be wary of early detection of prediabetes, since timely preventive measures can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 DM and its complications in the future. Currently, the effectiveness of both non-drug and drug strategies in preventing the development of type 2 DM in people with prediabetes has been confirmed, more and more data are accumulating about the possibility of effective prevention of CVD in prediabetes. According to modern research, the primary role of measures to actively change lifestyle in the treatment and prevention of prediabetes is emphasized, at the same time, the effectiveness of these measures can be reduced due to insufficient commitment of the patients themselves to their independent long-term implementation. Therefore, the strategy of prescribing metformin for the prevention of type 2 diabetes is absolutely justified if the doctor and patient recognize the inefficiency or inability to follow the recommendations for active lifestyle changes for a long time. The article presents the data on the etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and approaches to the management of patients with prediabetes from the standpoint of modern recommendations

Some aspects of comorbidity in hospitalized patients of a therapeutic hospital

Objective - to analyze the risk factors (RF) of noncommunicable diseases depending on the comorbidity index (CI) in hospitalized patients. Materials and methods. A cross-sectional study was performed at the Altai Regional Hospital for War Veterans. 128 people were invited to take part in the study during the month in the therapeutic department, 100 people agreed (78.1% response). The average age is 77.9±8.3 years, 48% of women, 52% of men. A general clinical examination, RF analysis of noncommunicable diseases, psychosocial factors, Montreal Cognitive Function Scale (MoCA test), and an examination by a neurologist to detect encephalopathy were performed. Based on the Charlson CI data, patients were divided into 3 groups: group 1 - CI 1-2 points - 46%, group 2 - CI 3-4 points - 38%, group 3 - CI 5 and more points - 16%. Results. Regardless of gender, CI 5 or more was more common than CI 1-2 by 16.8%; among men, CI 5 and more occurred more often than CI 3-4 by 17.8%; middle-aged persons were only in the group with CI 1-2. In patients with CI 5 or more, compared with patients with CI 1-2, there was a higher frequency of such RFs as obesity (by 29.9%, all persons with CI 5 or more had abdominal obesity), social isolation (by 29.7%), type D personality (by 36.5%), as well as cognitive impairment (by 28.5%) and encephalopathy (by 32.9%). Depression was found 26.1% more often in patients with CI 3-4 than in patients with CI 1-2. Conclusion. Comorbidity is not a mandatory condition characteristic of an aging population, it is primarily the result of individual behavior. Therefore, the identification and correction of RF of noncommunicable diseases, especially in conditions of comorbidity, seems to be an urgent task, which determines the success of treatment in this category of patients.</jats:p