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01-10-2018 | Original Research

Combination Antihypertensive Therapy with Perindopril and Indapamide in Patients with Essential Hypertension: Effect on Endothelial and Cognitive Markers of Vascular Improvement

Authors: Elena A. Zheleznykh, Yulia A. Danilogorskaya, Elena V. Privalova, Yury N. Belenkov, Anastasia A. Schendrygina, Irina S. Chekneva, Nikolay A. Pavlov, Mikhail I. Tishman

Published in: Advances in Therapy | Issue 10/2018

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Abstract

Introduction

The objective of this study was to assess the impact of a single-pill combination (SPC) of perindopril/indapamide (PER/IND) at full doses (10/2.5 mg) on endothelial and cognitive function as a clinical intermediate marker of vascular improvement.

Methods

This open-label, uncontrolled, observational study enrolled 30 patients (20 females and 10 males) with grade II–III uncontrolled arterial hypertension (SBP/DBP ≥ 160/100 mmHg) and no evidence of cerebrovascular disease. All patients underwent assessment of macro- and microvascular endothelial function parameters at baseline and after 12 months of treatment with SPC PER/IND using photoplethysmography and video capillaroscopy. Cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment scale (MoCA).

Results

All patients (mean age 60.06 ± 10.19 years) were at high risk for cardiovascular events: mean body mass index (BMI) 31.2 ± 3.9 kg/m2, 33% diagnosed with coronary artery disease angina class I, 30% with impaired glucose tolerance, and 7% with type 2 diabetes. Impaired endothelial function was observed at the both micro- and macrovascular levels. Endothelial function parameters improved after 12-month treatment with SPC PER/IND with an increase in occlusion index from 1.4 to 1.8 (P < 0.00005) and phase shift from 5.0 to 10.8 (P < 0.00001); all values achieved levels in the normal range. Resting capillary network density (CND) increased from 44.8 to 52 cap/mm2 (P < 0.00007), and CND after a venous occlusion test increased from 55 to 61 cap/mm2 (P < 0.006). Signs of cognitive impairment were present at baseline with a mean MoCA score of 23 (normal cognitive function score ≥ 26), but improved after 12-month treatment with a mean MoCA score of 27 (P< 0.0001). Treatment was well tolerated.

Conclusion

SPC PER/IND at full doses for 12 months improves endothelial function, structural and functional parameters of the microcirculation, as well as cognitive function in patients with arterial hypertension at high cardiovascular risk.

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Metadata
Title
Combination Antihypertensive Therapy with Perindopril and Indapamide in Patients with Essential Hypertension: Effect on Endothelial and Cognitive Markers of Vascular Improvement
Authors
Elena A. Zheleznykh
Yulia A. Danilogorskaya
Elena V. Privalova
Yury N. Belenkov
Anastasia A. Schendrygina
Irina S. Chekneva
Nikolay A. Pavlov
Mikhail I. Tishman
Publication date
01-10-2018
Publisher
Springer Healthcare
Published in
Advances in Therapy / Issue 10/2018
Print ISSN: 0741-238X
Electronic ISSN: 1865-8652
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12325-018-0773-2

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