4. Correlation - anxiety and ischaemic burden ‘ Angina is damaging my heart ’ Restricted lifestyle Increasing anxiety, depression Reduced activity Deconditioning Worsening symptoms at lower thresholds
5. Correlation – doctor’s demands and patient expectations I have this new operative approach that will help you Why don’t we ask him what he wants? How about EECP & angiogenesis? Thanks Doc; but once is enough. Any new medicines? The patient-centered approach
6. Angina Pectoris - Understanding the options when Standard Therapy Fails Dr. B. K. Iyer
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8. CAD: Multiple treatment options Reduce symptoms Treat underlying disease Lifestyle intervention Alternative TX Medical therapy PCI & CABG
9. CAD: Multiple treatment options Reduce symptoms Treat underlying disease PCI & CABG Lifestyle intervention Alternative TX Medical therapy
14. CAD: Multiple treatment options Reduce symptoms Treat underlying disease PCI & CABG Lifestyle intervention Alternative TX Medical therapy
15. SAFE-LIFE: Evaluation of intensive lifestyle intervention Michalsen A et al. Am Heart J. 2006;151:870-7. Advice on Mediterranean diet Stress management ≥30 min daily Encouraged to physical activity 3-day nonresidential retreat Weekly 3-hr meetings x 10 weeks Biweekly 2-hr meetings x 9 months Control group received printed lifestyle advice only N = 101 with CAD
16. SAFE-LIFE: Reduction in angina at 1 year with intensive lifestyle intervention Michalsen A et al. Am Heart J. 2006;151:870-7. P = 0.015 P = 0.01
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21. Current antianginal strategies Current anti-anginal strategies Non pharmacologic Pharmacologic Trimetazidine Fasudil Nicorandil Ivabradine Ranolazine Exercise training EECP Chelation therapy SCS TMR
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32. Spinal Cord Stimulation Stimulation typically administered for 1-2 hrs tid Therapeutic mechanism appears to be alteration of anginal pain perception power source conducting wires electrodes at stimulation site
33. Long-term Outcomes Following SCS Prospective Italian Registry: 104 Patients, Follow-up 13.2 Mo Episodes/wk * p<0.0001 * * * * * * * (DiPede, et al. AJC 2003;91:951)
34. Randomized Trial of SCS vs. CABG For Patients with Refractory Angina Spinal cord stimulation (n=53) CABG (n=51) *P < 0.0001 * * * * (Mannheimer, et al. Circulation 1998;97:1157) 104 Patients with refractory angina, not suitable for PCI and high risk for re-op (3.2% of patients accepted for CABG) No difference in symptom relief between SCS and CABG
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43. Late Na+ current inhibition: Ranolazine Belardinelli L et al. Eur Heart J Suppl . 2006;8(suppl A):A10-13. Belardinelli L et al. Eur Heart J Suppl . 2004;(6 suppl I):I3-7. Myocardial ischemia Late I Na Na + Overload Ca 2+ Overload Mechanical dysfunction LV diastolic tension Contractility Electrical dysfunction Arrhythmias Ranolazine
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51. Pharmacologic Classes for Treatment of Angina Reduced Cardiac Stiffness O O Ranolazine Vaso-dilitation Nitrates Decrease Pump function + Vaso-dilitation Calc Channel Blockers Decrease pump function Beta Blockers Physiologic Mechanism Impact on BP Impact on HR Medication Class
52. Late Na+ accumulation causes LV dysfunction Fraser H et al. Eur Heart J. 2006. Isolated rat hearts treated with ATX-II, an enhancer of late I Na LV dP/dt (mm Hg/sec, in thousands) LV-dP/dt LV+dP/dt (-) (+) Time (minutes) ATX-II 12 nM (n = 13) ATX-II Ranolazine 8.6 µM (n = 6) Ranolazine -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 20 30 40 50
54. Myocardial ischemia: Sites of action of anti-ischemic medication Ca 2+ overload Electrical instability Myocardial dysfunction ( ↓ systolic function/ ↑ diastolic stiffness) ↑ O 2 Demand Heart rate Blood pressure Preload Contractility ↓ O 2 Supply Traditional anti-ischemic medications: β -blockers Nitrates Ca 2+ blockers Courtesy of PH Stone, MD and BR Chaitman, MD. 2006. Consequences of ischemia Ischemia Development of ischemia Ranolazine
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Introduction of late I Na inhibitors has extended antianginal options for clinicians. Clinical experience to date with ranolazine, the first of this class to be approved, indicates that it has potential applications in a broad range of patients. Summary
Stable CAD: Multiple treatment options
Stable CAD: Multiple treatment options
While PCI relieves angina and improves exercise capacity in the short term, its long-term benefits are less certain. Its impact on disease progression and thromboembolic events is not known. In addition, PCI does not abolish the need for a second coronary revascularization procedure. What is the definitive role of PCI in chronic angina and stable CAD?
Stable CAD: Multiple treatment options
Michalsen et al randomized 101 patients with established CAD to a 1-year lifestyle intervention program (n = 48) or to a group that received printed lifestyle advice only (n = 53). The lifestyle intervention program began with a 3-day nonresidential retreat, followed by weekly 3-hour meetings for 10 weeks, and finally 2-hour meetings every other week for 9 months. Participants in the lifestyle intervention program received advice on the Mediterranean diet in one-on-one sessions, group discussions, and cooking classes. Regular exercise and increased daily physical activity were strongly recommended. Subjects in this group also practiced various relaxation techniques according to personal choice, including mediation, guided imagery, and yoga. They also practiced techniques to reduce cognitive and affective components of stress. SAFE-LIFE: Evaluation of intensive lifestyle intervention
The severity of chest pain (as assessed by the 6-point Likert scale) decreased by 31% in the lifestyle intervention group and by 13% in the advice-only group (P = 0.015). Frequency of angina attacks decreased by 54% in the lifestyle intervention group and increased by 11% in the advice-only group (P = 0.01). This study provides further evidence for inclusion of comprehensive lifestyle modification in a CV prevention program. SAFE-LIFE: Reduction in angina at 1 year with intensive lifestyle intervention
Stable CAD: Multiple treatment options
Nitrates, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers (CCBs), the 3 major classes of antianginal/anti-ischemic agents, are the mainstay of angina treatment. However, many patients, particularly the elderly, cannot tolerate full doses of beta-blockers, calcium antagonists, or nitrates. Additionally, beta-blockers and many CCBs have similar (and, hence, additive) depressive effects on BP, heart rate, and atrioventricular conduction, limiting their use in combination to less-than-optimal doses. Chronic ischemic heart disease: Treatment gaps
Stable CAD: Multiple treatment options
The three main nonpharmacologic antianginal techniques currently under evaluation are enhanced external counterpulsation, transmyocardial revascularization, and spinal cord stimulation. They are generally reserved for refractory angina. EECP uses three paired pneumatic cuffs that are applied to the lower extremities. The cuffs are sequentially inflated then deflated. TMR involves the creation of channels in the myocardium with a laser. SCS uses an implanted device with an electrode tip that extends into the dorsal epidural space, usually at the C7-T1 level. 1 Their mechanisms of action are not completely understood and a number of hypotheses have been proposed. Current nonpharmacologic antianginal strategies Gibbons RJ, Abrams J, Chatterjee K, Daley J, Deedwania PC, Douglas JS, et al. ACC/AHA 2002 guideline update for the management of patients with chronic stable angina: A report of the American College of Cardiology/ American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Committee to Update the 1999 Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Chronic Stable Angina). 2002. Available at www.acc.org/clinical/guidelines/stable/ stable.pdf.
The three main nonpharmacologic antianginal techniques currently under evaluation are enhanced external counterpulsation, transmyocardial revascularization, and spinal cord stimulation. They are generally reserved for refractory angina. EECP uses three paired pneumatic cuffs that are applied to the lower extremities. The cuffs are sequentially inflated then deflated. TMR involves the creation of channels in the myocardium with a laser. SCS uses an implanted device with an electrode tip that extends into the dorsal epidural space, usually at the C7-T1 level. 1 Their mechanisms of action are not completely understood and a number of hypotheses have been proposed. Current nonpharmacologic antianginal strategies Gibbons RJ, Abrams J, Chatterjee K, Daley J, Deedwania PC, Douglas JS, et al. ACC/AHA 2002 guideline update for the management of patients with chronic stable angina: A report of the American College of Cardiology/ American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Committee to Update the 1999 Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Chronic Stable Angina). 2002. Available at www.acc.org/clinical/guidelines/stable/ stable.pdf.
Physical conditioning increases exercise duration and work capacity, prolonging time to angina. Exercise is associated with cardioprotective benefits beyond improvement in aerobic capacity alone. Molecular effects: eNOS expression and activation NAD(P)H expression and activity AT 1 receptor expression SOD expression Other effects Intimal thickness P selectin VCAM-1 MCP-1 Ca 2+ in VSMC Potential cardioprotective benefits of exercise Functional effects: Vasculature Endothelial function Peripheral tone Plasma volume BP Myocardium Vagal tone HR O 2 demand Preconditioning Thrombosis Fibrinolytic balance
The three main nonpharmacologic antianginal techniques currently under evaluation are enhanced external counterpulsation, transmyocardial revascularization, and spinal cord stimulation. They are generally reserved for refractory angina. EECP uses three paired pneumatic cuffs that are applied to the lower extremities. The cuffs are sequentially inflated then deflated. TMR involves the creation of channels in the myocardium with a laser. SCS uses an implanted device with an electrode tip that extends into the dorsal epidural space, usually at the C7-T1 level. 1 Their mechanisms of action are not completely understood and a number of hypotheses have been proposed. Current nonpharmacologic antianginal strategies Gibbons RJ, Abrams J, Chatterjee K, Daley J, Deedwania PC, Douglas JS, et al. ACC/AHA 2002 guideline update for the management of patients with chronic stable angina: A report of the American College of Cardiology/ American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Committee to Update the 1999 Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Chronic Stable Angina). 2002. Available at www.acc.org/clinical/guidelines/stable/ stable.pdf.
The role of Ca 2+ in activating myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) and phosphorylating myosin to cause contraction is well known. Dephosphorylation by myosin phosphatase causes subsequent dilation. More recently, the involvement of Rho kinase has been identified. In the absence of increases in intracellular Ca 2+ , Rho (a member of the Ras superfamily of small G proteins) activates Rho kinase, which in turn deactivates myosin phosphatase. This causes accumulation of phosphorylated myosin. Other abbreviations used in the figure: IP 3 = inositol triphosphate PIP 2 = phosphatidylinositol biphosphate PLC = phospholipase C ROC = receptor-operated channel SR = sarcoplasmic reticulum VOC = voltage-operated channel Rho kinase inhibition: Fasudil
The free fatty acid oxidation hypothesis arose out of advances in understanding of myocardial metabolic pathways. Myocardial cells derive their energy via fatty acid and glucose metabolism. During ischemia the fatty acid pathway predominates. However, this pathway requires more oxygen than the glucose pathway. 1 Theoretically, inhibition of fatty acid oxidation should promote a shift towards the more oxygen-efficient glucose pathway. Lopaschuk et al and Stanley have reported experimental data showing that the antianginal trimetazidine is an inhibitor of partial fatty acid oxidation (pFOX). However, MacInnes et al did not observe any inhibition with trimetazidine in other experimental models. Thus, inhibition of fatty acid oxidation as a major antianginal mechanism for trimetazidine remains to be definitively established. Metabolic modulation (pFOX): Trimetazidine Chaitman BR, Skettino SL, Parker JO, Hanley P, Meluzin J, Kuch J, et al, for the MARISA Investigators. Anti-ischemic effects and long-term survival during ranolazine monotherapy in patients with chronic severe angina. J Am Coll Cardiol . 2004;43:1375-1382.
Nicorandil possesses a nitrate moiety and, therefore, produces hemodynamic effects similar to those of long-acting nitrates. It activates cyclic GMP (cGMP), dilates capacitance vessels, and decreases preload. Nicorandil is also capable of opening ATP-sensitive K + (K ATP ) channels. These channels are involved in dilation of coronary resistance arterioles, which decreases afterload, and are also thought to mimic ischemic preconditioning, a potential cardioprotective effect. Preconditioning: Nicorandil
Ivabradine selectively targets the Na + /K + current (I f current) in pacemaker cells of the sinoatrial node. Channels that carry the I f current are unique to the sinoatrial node, although ion channels in the retina have a similar structure and are probably the source of mild, transient visual disturbances in some patients taking I f blockers. 1 Sinus node inhibition: Ivabradine Tardif J-C, Ford I, Tendera M, Bourassa MG, Fox K, for the INITIATIVE Investigators. Efficacy of ivabradine, a new selective I f inhibitor, compared with atenolol in patients with chronic stable angina. Eur Heart J . 2005;26:2529-2536.
Ivabradine selectively targets the Na + /K + current (I f current) in pacemaker cells of the sinoatrial node. Channels that carry the I f current are unique to the sinoatrial node, although ion channels in the retina have a similar structure and are probably the source of mild, transient visual disturbances in some patients taking I f blockers. 1 Sinus node inhibition: Ivabradine Tardif J-C, Ford I, Tendera M, Bourassa MG, Fox K, for the INITIATIVE Investigators. Efficacy of ivabradine, a new selective I f inhibitor, compared with atenolol in patients with chronic stable angina. Eur Heart J . 2005;26:2529-2536.
Ivabradine selectively targets the Na + /K + current (I f current) in pacemaker cells of the sinoatrial node. Channels that carry the I f current are unique to the sinoatrial node, although ion channels in the retina have a similar structure and are probably the source of mild, transient visual disturbances in some patients taking I f blockers. 1 Sinus node inhibition: Ivabradine Tardif J-C, Ford I, Tendera M, Bourassa MG, Fox K, for the INITIATIVE Investigators. Efficacy of ivabradine, a new selective I f inhibitor, compared with atenolol in patients with chronic stable angina. Eur Heart J . 2005;26:2529-2536.
Na + influx is controlled by a number of channels. The current flowing through voltage-gated Na + channels is responsible for the upstroke of the action potential. Activation of these channels permits Na + entry, with inactivation occurring a few milliseconds after. The channels remain closed and nonconducting throughout the plateau phase of the action potential. However, a small proportion of channels either do not close or close and then reopen. These channels allow a sustained current of Na + to enter. This current is referred to as the late Na + current to distinguish it from the peak current. Emerging data indicate that a number of pathologic diseases or conditions may be associated with a prolongation of the late Na + current. Among these pathologic diseases is myocardial ischemia. Accumulation of Na + secondary to enhanced late I Na leads to activation of the reverse mode of the Na + /Ca 2+ exchanger, with subsequent efflux of excess Na + and influx of Ca 2+ . Eventually, Ca 2+ overload of the cell results. Myocardial ischemia causes enhanced late I Na
Late Na + current inhibition: Ranolazine Myocardial ischemia is associated with ↑ Na + entry into cardiac cells. ↑ Na + activates the Na + /Ca 2+ exchanger, causing efflux of Na + and influx of Ca 2+ . ↑ Ca 2+ (Ca 2+ overload) may cause electrical and mechanical dysfunction. ↑ Late I Na is an important contributor to the Na + -dependent Ca 2+ overload. If the late Na + current is an important contributor to myocardial ischemia through Ca 2+ overload, then inhibition of this current with ranolazine will blunt the adverse effects of ischemia.
Ischemia is associated with disruptions in cellular sodium and calcium homeostasis. An enhanced late sodium current is likely to contribute to the sodium overload observed in ischemia. Late phase sodium channels have been shown to remain open longer in ischemic conditions. Sodium overload may result from decreased efflux and increased influx during ischemia, with greater intracellular accumulation of sodium as the duration of ischemia increases. This is followed by an increase in intracellular Calcium through the Na/Ca exchanger on the myocyte wall. Ju YK, Saint DA, Gage PW. Hypoxia increases persistent sodium current in rat ventricular myocytes. J Physiol. 1996;497 ( Pt 2):337-347. Murphy E, Perlman M, London RE, Steenbergen C. Amiloride delays the ischemia-induced rise in cytosolic free calcium. Circ Res. 1991;68:1250-1258. Jansen MA, van Emous JG, Nederhoff MG, van Echteld CJ. Assessment of myocardial viability by intracellular 23Na magnetic resonance imaging. Circulation. 2004;110:3457-3464.
It is proposed that Na + -related Ca 2+ overload mediates a vicious cycle of ischemia begetting more ischemia. Ca 2+ overload may result in increased left ventricular diastolic tension. As a result, myocardial O 2 consumption increases and intramural small vessels are compressed, causing increased O 2 demand and decreased O 2 supply, respectively. Positive feedback during ischemia increases the imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand. Na + /Ca 2+ overload and ischemia
MacInnnes et al reported experimental data demonstrating that ranolazine partially inhibits fatty acid oxidation in a dose-dependent manner. At a concentration of 100 µmol/L, they observed 12% inhibition of oxidation. This concentration is substantially greater than the concentration achieved in humans at currently recommended doses (~2–6 μ mol/L). Thus, inhibition of fatty acid oxidation is not a major antianginal mechanism for ranolazine. An alternative mechanism has been proposed and will be discussed in later slides. Metabolic modulation (pFOX) and ranolazine
Ranolazine: Key concepts In summary, experimental data suggest that inhibition of the late Na + current blunts the adverse effects of ischemia.
Tani and Neely measured ion fluxes in isolated rat hearts. Global ischemia was induced for 30 minutes and was followed by 30 minutes of aerobic perfusion. Na + levels rose during ischemia and the first 2 minutes of reperfusion. Reperfusion also resulted in a 16-fold increase in Ca 2+ . The rate of Ca 2+ intake during reperfusion was linearly correlated with elevated diastolic pressure, reduced developed pressure, and decreased recovery of ventricular function. Data suggest that Ca 2+ influx and Na + efflux are mediated by the Na + /Ca 2+ exchanger. 1 Na + and Ca 2+ during ischemia and reperfusion Belardinelli L, Antzelevitch C, Fraser H. Inhibition of late (sustained/persistent) sodium current: A potential drug target to reduce intracellular sodium-dependent calcium overload and its detrimental effects on cardiomyocyte function. Eur Heart J Suppl . 2004;6(suppl I):I3-I7.
The sea anemone toxin ATX-II enhances late I Na . Exposure of isolated rat hearts to this toxin results in adverse changes in peak LV +dP/dt and LV –dP/dt. When ranolazine was coadministered, this effect was virtually abolished. This finding implicates enhancement of late I Na in the adverse consequences of ischemia/reperfusion. Late Na + accumulation causes LV dysfunction
Experimental data suggest that late I Na blockade blunts post-ischemic contractile abnormalities. Isolated rabbit hearts were exposed to 30 minutes of ischemia followed by 60 minutes of reperfusion. Pretreatment with ranolazine 10 minutes prior to ischemia and reperfusion blunted the increase in left ventricular end diastolic pressure and the increase in rate of pressure development (dP/dt) in isolated rabbit hearts. Late I Na blockade blunts experimental ischemic LV damage
Ranolazine, in contrast to older antianginal medications, appears to work downstream of the ischemic insult, complementing traditional medications’ mechanism of action. Myocardial ischemia: Sites of action of anti-ischemic medication
Ischemic heart disease and associated symptoms continue to present a major public health challenge. A number of new therapeutic approaches are under investigation, including Rho kinase inhibition Metabolic modulation Preconditioning via K + channel activation Inhibition of I f and late I Na currents Two of these approaches (late I Na inhibition and inhibition of fatty acid oxidation) reduce angina with minimal or no pathophysiologic effects. Thus, they are potentially complementary to traditional medications ( beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and nitrates). Summary
Ischemic heart disease and associated symptoms continue to present a major public health challenge. A number of new therapeutic approaches are under investigation, including Rho kinase inhibition Metabolic modulation Preconditioning via K + channel activation Inhibition of I f and late I Na currents Two of these approaches (late I Na inhibition and inhibition of fatty acid oxidation) reduce angina with minimal or no pathophysiologic effects. Thus, they are potentially complementary to traditional medications ( beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and nitrates). Summary