{"title":"Stage 1 hypertension in early pregnancy: a key indicator of adverse perinatal outcomes.","authors":"Yoshitsugu Chigusa","doi":"10.1038/s41440-024-02043-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41440-024-02043-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13029,"journal":{"name":"Hypertension Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142846561","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Interplay between lncRNAs and microrNAs in hypertension.","authors":"Gokul Sudhakaran","doi":"10.1038/s41440-024-01888-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41440-024-01888-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The interplay between long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs) in regulating hypertension modulate gene expression through different mechanisms, influencing key physiological and pathological processes. Specifically, interactions between lncRNAs and miRNAs affect various molecular pathways, including the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which plays a critical role in blood pressure regulation. The lncRNA MALAT1 is particularly noted for its role in inflammation and oxidative stress regulation, suggesting potential targets for hypertension treatment and diagnostics. Interplay between lncRNAs and MicroRNAs in Hypertension.</p>","PeriodicalId":13029,"journal":{"name":"Hypertension Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142835524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The relationship between tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 and KCNJ5 mutation in aldosterone-producing adenoma patients.","authors":"No-Ting Lin, Tsung-Yan Chen, Xue-Ming Wu, Yi-Yao Chang, Cheng-Hsuan Tsai, Che-Wei Liao, Tai-Shuan Lai, Chin-Chen Chang, Bo-Ching Lee, Ching-Chu Lu, Jeff Shih-Chieh Chueh, Vin-Cent Wu, Chi-Sheng Hung, Zheng-Wei Chen, Yen-Hung Lin","doi":"10.1038/s41440-024-02030-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41440-024-02030-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>KCNJ5 somatic mutations in aldosterone-producing adenoma (APA) are linked to higher left ventricular mass index (LVMI) and worse diastolic function. We previously identified an association between plasma tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 (TIMP-1) and an aldosterone-induced increase in LVMI and diastolic dysfunction. This study aimed to investigate the association between the presence of KCNJ5 somatic mutation and plasma TIMP-1 in APA patients. We enrolled 60 APA patients undergoing adrenalectomy, including 30 with KCNJ5 mutations (KCNJ5(+)) and 30 without (KCNJ5(-)). Clinical characteristics, echocardiographic data (including LVMI, inappropriately excessive LVMI (ieLVMI), and diastolic function) and plasma TIMP-1 levels were measured before surgery and 1 year postoperatively. The results showed that the KCNJ5(+) group had higher plasma TIMP-1 levels (P = 0.004) compared to the KCNJ5(-) group. The correlation between the KCNJ5 mutations and TIMP-1 levels remained significant after multiple regression analysis. To detect KCNJ5 mutations, receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed TIMP-1 had the best area under the curve (AUC) value among various clinical parameters (AUC = 0.682, 95% confidence interval = 0.549-0.796, P = 0.008). Post-adrenalectomy, only the KCNJ5(+) group showed significant decrease in LVMI (P = 0.001) and log-transformed TIMP-1 levels (P = 0.035). Changes in ieLVMI before and after surgery were consistently correlated with changes in TIMP-1 levels in multivariable regression analysis. In conclusion, KCNJ5 somatic mutations in APA are associated with higher plasma TIMP-1 levels. In addition, TIMP-1 is an effective biomarker for detecting the presence of KCNJ5 mutations in APA patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":13029,"journal":{"name":"Hypertension Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142846502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuanqing Xia, Yunfan Yang, Xiaohan Su, Yiting Chen, Renyi Hua, Li Gao, Shuping Lyu, Yuru Tan, Dongjian Yang, Lu Liu, Yanlin Wang
{"title":"Impact of stage 1 hypertension before 20 gestational weeks on pregnancy outcomes in twin pregnancies: a retrospective cohort study.","authors":"Yuanqing Xia, Yunfan Yang, Xiaohan Su, Yiting Chen, Renyi Hua, Li Gao, Shuping Lyu, Yuru Tan, Dongjian Yang, Lu Liu, Yanlin Wang","doi":"10.1038/s41440-024-02001-1","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41440-024-02001-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To explore the association between stage 1 hypertension before 20 weeks of gestation and twin pregnancy outcomes and to examine whether the association varies by prepregnancy BMI, conception mode, or chorionicity, we conducted a single-center, retrospective, hospital-based cohort study. All women who delivered twins between July 2014 and December 2020 were recruited. Logistic regression and linear regression models were used to identify associations. Among the 2069 included twin pregnancies, 1326 had normotension (< 130/80 mm Hg), and 743 had stage 1 hypertension (130-139/80-89 mm Hg). Compared with normotension, stage 1 hypertension was associated with higher risks of hypertension disorders of pregnancy (adjusted OR: 2.07, 95% CI: 1.62 ~ 2.64), gestational hypertension (adjusted OR: 3.99, 95% CI: 2.42 ~ 6.58), preeclampsia (adjusted OR: 1.71, 95% CI: 1.30 ~ 2.25), early preterm birth (adjusted OR: 1.58, 95%CI: 1.16 ~ 2.15), and small for gestational age (adjusted OR:1.45, 95%CI: 1.20 ~ 1.75). In particular, there were interaction effects between chorionicity and stage 1 hypertension on the risk of early preterm birth (P<sub>interaction</sub> = 0.014). In conclusion, stage 1 hypertension before 20 weeks of gestation is associated with a higher risk of adverse outcomes in twin pregnancies, and the associations vary by prepregnancy BMI and chorionicity. Obstetricians should take this into careful consideration during prenatal care to mitigate the potential risks of twins.</p>","PeriodicalId":13029,"journal":{"name":"Hypertension Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142828312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of nocturnal blood pressure dipping status detected by home vs. ambulatory blood pressure monitoring: analysis of J-HOP Nocturnal BP Study data.","authors":"Naoko Tomitani, Satoshi Hoshide, Kazuomi Kario","doi":"10.1038/s41440-024-02059-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41440-024-02059-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nocturnal blood pressure (BP) dipping is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, independent of nighttime BP levels. We compared nocturnal BP dipping detected by conventional ambulatory BP monitoring (ABPM) with that detected by nocturnal home BP monitoring (HBPM), which can measure BP during sleep with a timer function. We analyzed data of 927 subjects in the nationwide practice-based J-HOP Nocturnal BP Study and observed that the prevalences of nocturnal BP dipping status for HBPM and ABPM respectively were: extreme dipper, 6.9% and 14.8%; dipper, 36.1% and 42.4%; non-dipper, 42.8% and 33.2%; riser pattern, 14.1%, and 9.6%. The agreement between nocturnal dipping classification by HBPM and ABPM was 41.0%, and when we used ≥3 days of HBPM data, the agreement rate increased to 42.8%. Obtaining an increased number of nighttime BP measurements at home for multiple days may increase the reliability of assessments of nocturnal BP dipping status detected by HBPM.</p>","PeriodicalId":13029,"journal":{"name":"Hypertension Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142835522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Commentary on 'Physician knowledge, awareness and instructions of home blood pressure monitoring: Asia HBPM survey in Taiwan' a large gap between the guidelines and reality.","authors":"Jiwon Seo, Sungha Park","doi":"10.1038/s41440-024-02058-y","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41440-024-02058-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13029,"journal":{"name":"Hypertension Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142822027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Second home blood pressure measurements per occasion predict incident cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetes: KAMOGAWA-HBP study.","authors":"Madoka Sumi, Emi Ushigome, Nobuko Kitagawa, Noriyuki Kitagawa, Toru Tanaka, Goji Hasegawa, Masayoshi Ohnishi, Sei Tsunoda, Naoko Nakanishi, Hiroshi Okada, Masahide Hamaguchi, Michiaki Fukui","doi":"10.1038/s41440-024-02049-z","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41440-024-02049-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Home blood pressure (HBP) monitoring is a better prognostic predictor than clinical BP monitoring. However, the suggested number of HBP measurements in each occasion varies across guidelines. The study aimed to identify which HBP measurements in each occasion are more closely associated with new cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes. This retrospective cohort study included 1082 patients with type 2 diabetes without a history of macrovascular complications. HBP was measured three times each morning and evening for 14 days, and the average value over the 14 days was calculated. During a median follow-up of 7.0 years, 117 patients (11.1%) had cardiovascular events. The Cox proportional hazards model was used to examine the association between the average morning home systolic BP (MHSBP) for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd measurements and cardiovascular events. The adjusted hazard ratios (HR) (95% confidence interval) for the onset of cardiovascular events in the 2nd and 3rd mean MHSBP were 1.129 (1.008-1.265) and 1.135 (1.010-1.275), respectively. The area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve (AUC) for the 2nd, 1st/2nd, 2nd/3rd, and 1st/2nd/3rd mean MHSBP was significantly greater than that of the 1st mean MHSBP (p = 0.040, p = 0.014, p = 0.020, and p = 0.021, respectively). No significant difference was observed between the AUC of the 2nd/3rd and 1st/2nd/3rd mean MHSBP and that of the 1st/2nd mean MHSBP. We recommend that HBP measurements be taken just twice per occasion to predict cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":13029,"journal":{"name":"Hypertension Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142822029","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Definition of hyperfiltration taking into account age-related decline in renal function in kidney donor candidates with obesity and glucose tolerance disorder.","authors":"Akihiro Tsuda, Katsuhito Mori, Hideki Uedono, Shinya Nakatani, Yuki Nagata, Masafumi Kurajoh, Shinsuke Yamada, Tomoaki Morioka, Eiji Ishimura, Junji Uchida, Masanori Emoto","doi":"10.1038/s41440-024-02020-y","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41440-024-02020-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The definition of hyperfiltration, the main pathogenesis in renal impairment in obesity and diabetes mellitus, is uncertain. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) declines physiologically with aging, and there is inaccuracy in GFR in obesity due to body surface area (BSA) correction. Here, we defined hyperfiltration using GFR without BSA correction, but with inclusion of aging, and investigated hyperfiltration using this definition and absolute GFR > 125 mL/min. The subjects were 180 kidney donor candidates (56.4 ± 11.3 years old, 79 males). GFR was evaluated using inulin clearance. A two-hour 75-g oral glucose tolerance test was also performed. The subjects were divided into four groups with and without a combination of glucose tolerance disorder and BMI. Normal glucose tolerance (NGT) and BMI < 25 kg/m<sup>2</sup> were defined as normal, and hyperfiltration was defined as the upper 95% confidence interval of the relationship of aging and GFR in normal cases, and compared with GFR > 125 mL/min. RESULTS: GFR without BSA correction and UAE in non-NGT subjects with obesity were higher than in other groups, but GFR with BSA correction did not show this relationship. In multiple regression analysis, BMI was independently associated with GFR without BSA correction, but not with BSA correction. Aging was consistently associated with GFR. The prevalence of hyperfiltration by our definition (GFR = -0.883 × Age + 167.398) was significantly higher than that using GFR > 125 mL/min (P < 0.0001). Hyperfiltration in obesity and/or glucose tolerance disorder should be evaluated using GFR without BSA correction and including the decline of GFR due to aging.</p>","PeriodicalId":13029,"journal":{"name":"Hypertension Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142812742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}