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WHO-FC with
Exercise testing is measured with the 6-min walking test (6MWT) or with the
IV is
characterized by an inability to perform any physical activity,
evident signs of right ventricular failure.
cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), a non-invasive method used to assess the performance of heart and lungs at rest and during exercise. CPET offers several benefits over 6MWT in assessing patients exercise capacity but requires specific technical equipment and must be performed by highly trained medical personnel.
Biomarkers: the most used is brain natriuretic peptide (BNP). BNP precursor is
secreted by heart cells and it is then splitted in the active BNP and a N-terminal fragment (NT-proBNP). Serum BNP/NT-proBNP levels have been exhibited to reflect right ventricular dysfunction severity in PAH, correlating with mPAP, PVR, and right ventricle mass, and inversely correlating with CO and ejection fraction [35].
Echocardiography: many echocardiographic parameters can play a role in the
assessment of PAH. One of the most important is pericardial effusion, due to decreased venous and lymphatic drainage from the myocardium [36]. Another relevant parameter is TAPSE, a measure of the right ventricular systolic function:
TAPSE<18 mm is associated with right ventricle systolic and diastolic
a dysfunction.
Right heart catheterization (RHC), the gold standard method for diagnosing
Both of these factors have a great link with the prognosis of patients.
PAH: it should be performed at baseline and 3–4 months after the initiation of therapy, in order to understand if the patient is responding to treatment. Even if it is considered to be the gold standard, RHC has some disadvantages: it has to be performed in high expertise center and it is an invasive procedure.
Many scores can help predict survival and assess patients risk, such as the REVEAL
2.0
risk score, which takes into consideration 12 variables, such as demographic,
comorbidities,
RHC or the ESC/ESR score.
gram,
3.3.4
Treatment
NYHA class, vital signs, hospitalization, 6MWT, BNP, echocardio-
PAH treatment is based on the severity of disease at diagnosis and on the evalua-
tion
of
how the individual will respond to treatment, using a multiparametric risk stratification namic according despite ET1,
NO, and prostacyclin pathways (Figure 2). Therefore, the current progress
observed
approach. Clinical, exercise, right ventricular function, and hemody-
parameters are combined to outline a low-, intermediate- or high-risk status,
to
the expected 1-year mortality. PAH remains a severe clinical condition,
the availability over the past 15 years of multiple drugs interfering with the
in
the medical therapy of PAH is not related to the detection of new path­ways, but the development of new strategies of combination therapy and escalation of treatments
based on clinical response.
The current treatment algorithm provides the most appropriate initial strategy,
including ment assessments.
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monotherapy, or double or triple combination therapy. Additionally, treat-
escalation is required in case low-risk status is not achieved in planned follow-up
Usually, treatment starts with general supportive therapies: these
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Figure 2.
Biological pathways involved in the pathogenesis of PAH. Pre-pro-ET: Pre-pro-endothelin; pro-ET: Pro­endothelin; ET > 1: Endothelin-1ETA/ETB: ET receptor subtypes A and B; ERA: Endothelin receptor agonist; sGC: Soluble guanylate cyclase; sGCs: sGCs stimulator; PDE5: Phosphodiesterase type 5; PDE-5-i: PDE5 inhibitors; cGMP: Cyclic guanosine monophosphate (GMP); cAMP: Cyclic adenosine monophosphate; PGI2 analogues: Prostaglandin I2 analogues.
measurements, include oxygen supplementation, supervised physical exercise, respi­ratory rehabilitation, diuretic therapy, and psychosocial support for the patient and his family [37]. Moreover, the fundamental milestone of the treatment is the specific therapy that address the three main specific pathways altered in PAH.
3.3.4.1 Drugs targeting the NO pathway
3.3.4.1.1 Sildenafil
It is a selective inhibitor of type 5 phosphodiesterase (5-PDEi), which specifically degrades cyclic guanosine monophosphate and its level is increased in pulmonary arteries. Normally, NO stimulates intracellular soluble guanylate cyclase resulting in increased levels of cGMP, which then acts to mediate smooth muscle relaxation; in PAH, there is a decrease in NO production from the endothelium. Therefore, sildenafil inhibits 5-PDEi, preventing degradation of cGMP and prolonging its effects. The SUPER-1 trial, a double-blind, and placebo-controlled trial demonstrated a significant increase in the walked distance of the 6MWT, in the WHO functional class and the hemodynamic parameters in the sildenafil group [38]. Thence, the SUPER-2 trial assessed long-term safety and tolerability of sildenafil treatment: it proved that the drug is generally well tolerated, and, after 3 years, the majority of patients (60%) who entered the SUPER-1 trial improved or maintained their functional status, and 46% maintained or improved 6MWT [39]. Common adverse effects of this therapy are diarrhea, dyspepsia, and flushing.
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3.3.4.1.2
Tadalafil
It is an alternative molecule and has a better pharmacokinetic profile than silden-
In
afil. 6MWT adverse
3.3.4.1.3
the PHIRST-1 trial, tadalafil demonstrated a significant improvement in
and hemodynamic parameters, such as mPAP and PVR [40]. Common
effects of this therapy are myalgia, flushing, and headache.
Riociguat
It is a direct activator of guanylate-cyclase, which synthesizes NO. In the 12-week
PATENT-1 vant pretreated assessed the
long-term treatment of these patients [41].
3.3.4.2
3.3.4.2.1
study, Riociguat was well tolerated and improved several clinically rele-
end-points in patients with PAH who had never received a treatment or had been
with endothelin-receptor antagonists or prostanoids. The PATENT-2 trial
the long-term safety and efficacy of Riociguat, which resulted to be safe in
Drugs targeting the ET1 pathway: endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA)
Bosentan
It is a dual acting ERA, binding to both the ETA and ETB receptors. Two subtypes
ET1 receptor exist: endothelin receptor subtype A (ETA) is mainly found in smooth
of muscle smooth ET1 several generally which
and also on fibroblasts, while ET 1 receptor subtype B (ETB) is expressed on
muscle and endothelial cells. Endothelial ETB activation mediates clearance of
and vasodilatation by NO and prostacyclin release. Bosentan has been studied in
clinical PAH trials, such as BREATHE-1, TRUST, and EARLY [42], with
positive results. One of the main problems with Bosentan is hepatotoxicity,
initially presents as a raised levels of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate
aminotransferase.
3.3.4.2.2
Ambrisentan
It is an ERA that only blocks receptor ETA. It has been shown to increase exercise
capacity to 5-PDEi. therapy compared
3.3.4.2.3
and hemodynamics with an acceptable side-effect profile. It has also proven
be
safely used in combination with other PAH-specific medications, especially with
In
the recent randomized trial ambition, it was proven that upfront dual
of
ambrisentan and tadalafil considerably decreases the risk of clinical failure
with monotherapy [43].
Macitentan
It is a dual ERA developed by adjusting the basic structure of bosentan, in order to
increase
the efficacity and safety, and it is approved for the treatment of PAH.
In contrast with bosentan, macitentan also has a longer binding with the ET1
receptor Macitentan
and a better tissue penetration [44]. One of the most important trials on
was the SERAPHIN trial, a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, cant
reduction in morbidity and mortality in patients with PAH [45]. Common
adverse
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effect is anemia.
and event-driven phase 3 trial. This trial demonstrated a signifi-
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3.3.4.3 Drugs targeting the prostacyclin pathway: prostacyclin analogues and prostacyclin receptor agonist
3.3.4.3.1 Epoprostenol
It is a synthetic prostacyclin, approved by FDA in December 1995 for the treat­ment of PAH. The pharmacological effects of epoprostenol are due to pulmonary and systemic arterial vasodilation. The effects on platelet aggregation are directly opposite to TXA
. Epoprostenol has been demonstrated to be one of the safest treatment pro-
2
tocols for PH. It is also one of the best treatments to reduce the mortality rate in patients with idiopathic PAH [46]. Due to its short half-life (3–5 min), epoprostenol must be administered intravenously via continuous infusion pomp and a permanent tunneled catheter and, in order to maintain its safety-efficacy profile dose-dependent adjustments are necessary. Major adverse events are headaches, nausea/vomiting, flushing, myalgias, jaw pain, diarrhea, and upper respiratory tract infections.
3.3.4.3.2 Treprostinil
Treprostinil is an analog of Epoprostenol and can be administered by subcutaneous injection, intravenous infusion, or inhalation.
The several methods of administration, an extended half-life, and its stability at room temperature give treprostinil a pro over Epoprostenol, Iloprost, and Selexipag, the three other FDA-approved drugs targeting the prostacyclin pathway. Moreover, in clinical trials, treprostinil enhanced exercise capacity measured with 6MWT, quality of life, WHO functional class, and the clinical status of patients [47].
Usual adverse effects are dizziness, nausea, pain in the jaw and extremities, diar­rhea, flushing, and headache.
3.3.4.3.3 Iloprost
It is a stable prostacyclin analog, available as an inhalant and intravenous prepara­tion for PAH. The principal limitation of this inhaled formulation is the need for daily recurring iloprost inhalations, ranging from 6 to 9, and this can decrease patients compliance with pharmacological treatment.
3.3.4.3.4 Selexipag
It is an oral, non-prostacyclin, and IP receptor agonist, approved by FDA in December 2015. Its molecule is very stable and has a long half-life: its effects are vasodilation of the pulmonary circulation, inhibition of platelet aggregation, and anti­inflammatory effects. In the GRIPHON study, a phase 3 multicenter, randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled trial. 1156 patients with PAH were randomly assigned to receive either placebo or Selexipag. It resulted that among patients with PAH, the risk of the primary composite end point of death or complication related to PAH was significantly lower with Selexipag than with placebo. Instead, there was no significant difference in mortality between the two study groups [48]. Therefore, selexipag is indicated for use in patients with World Health Organization functional class (FC) II or III diseases. Common adverse effects are headache, diarrhea, and nausea.
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Treatment is started with an oral combination therapy of two different types of
then, patients are evaluated after 3–6 months. If patients are at high risk, triple
drugs; therapy
3.4
can be considered, adding parenteral prostanoids.
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Chronic thromboembolic PH (CTEPH) is a specific subtype of PH, included within
4. It is
Group segmental, incidence symptoms: pulmonary physiology embolic
characterized by partial obstruction or total occlusion of subsegmental,
or
larger pulmonary arteries by post-embolic fibrotic material. CTEPH
is
uncertain due to difficulties in diagnosing this disease and lack of specific
incidence is estimated to be 4 cases per million [49]. Incidence after acute
embolism is estimated to vary between 0.4% and 9.1% [50]. The patho-
is
peculiar: CTEPH is the result of partial and incomplete resolution of
clots after acute pulmonary embolism, because of impaired fibrinolysis.
The residual intraluminal thrombi phenomena of inflammation, fibrosis, and
organization
highly adherent to the pulmonary vascular wall, containing collagen, elastin, and
clots inflammatory mainly remodeling to
idiopathic PAH, has been described in small vessels distal to unoccluded arteries.
The
pathogenesis of this micro vasculopathy is not clear: it has been proposed that pulmonary leads
in
thelial
lead to development of typical CTEPH lesions characterized by yellow
cells (in contrast to fresh and red clots of acute pulmonary embolism,
consisting of erythrocytes and platelets in a fibrin mesh). In addition, vascular
characterized by intimal fibrosis and fibromuscular proliferation, similar
blood flow redistribution from occluded vessels to non-obstructed areas
the long term to local high-flow pressure and shear stress promoting endo-
dysfunction [51].
Vascular remodeling resulting from incomplete clot resolution and microvas-
culopathy failure. such stages,
Early
leads to increased pulmonary vascular resistance and right ventricular
Patients affected by CTEPH can display many and non-specific symptoms,
as
shortness of breath on exertion in the early stages and at rest in advanced
chest pain, and increased fatigue.
diagnosis remains a challenge and it affects prognosis and survival rate.
The gold standard for diagnosis is RHC, which displays mPAP >20 mmHg, but it has
to be
associated with ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) scintigraphy that shows at least
large perfusion defect in one segment or two subsegments. CT scan has also
one
an
shown pathway CTEPH
excellent diagnostic efficacy, and it is usually included in the diagnostic
of
CTEPH. A correct and early diagnosis is of fundamental importance, as
is
the only PH subtype suitable for a surgical treatment and potentially
curable.
Treatment of choice is pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA): within the use of
circulatory from operability diseases, (inaccessible the
accumulation of surgical experience have contributed to the latest surgical development, can
be
Balloon has
been included in the treatment algorithm of CTEPH: it is reserved for patients that cannot
arrest and hypothermia, it implicates the removal of organized tissue
pulmonary vessels. The milestone of the surgical treatment is to define the
of
patient: this is based on age, comorbidities (diabetes mellitus, lung
hypertension, asthma, and coronary heart disease) and anatomical reasons
or
distal thrombi). Although, the progress in diagnostic pathways and
redefining the distal limits of PEA. Therefore, in expert centers, surgery
performed successfully in patients with thromboembolism of the distal vessels.
pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) is an emerging interventional treatment and
undergo surgical treatment with PEA due to distal thrombi or continuous
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symptoms after surgery. It involves the insertion of a balloon catheter into pulmonary vessels to dilate pulmonary stenosis in order to improve hemodynamics parameters, clinical symptoms, exercise capacity, and RH compliance, with a low rate of compli­cations [52]. Complications can occur during the procedure (vascular injury, wire perforation, vascular dissection, balloon over dilatation, and others) or after the procedure, and include lung injury, contrast-induced kidney injury, and peripheral access site problems.
Likely between 20% and 40% of patients cannot undergo either of these treatments or show residual PH after interventional therapy and are amenable to medical therapy. This includes diuretics, oxygen therapy, and lifelong anticoagulation. Anticoagulation therapy can be done with either warfarin or direct oral anticoagu­lants: the choice is up to the doctor, who evaluates bleeding risk, renal impairment, and decides which therapy suits better for the patient.
Riociguat has been approved for the treatment of CTEPH, it determines vasodila­tation and has anti-fibrotic, anti-proliferative, and anti-inflammatory activity.
Other specific drugs are currently tested with positive results in these patients, such as Macitentan and Treprostinil [53].
4. A look to the future
PH is a complex and multifactorial disease, triggered a nd sustained by m any pathological alter ations. The three main modified pathways in PAH (NO, ET1, and PGI2) have been uncovered and targeted with appropriate pharmacological therapy, leading to an improvement in symptoms, quality of life, and survival of these patients.
In the next few years, scientists will focus their attention on researching new molecular targets that can have a role in the pathogenesis of the disease. For example, there is a trial ongoing on Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK), which is involved in many cellular functions, such as smooth muscle cell contraction, cell migration, and others. It also has been demonstrated to play a role in the pathogenesis of PH. So, scientists are developing ROCK’s inhibitors [54]. Another target is apelin, an endoge- nous vasodilator, which levels are decreased in PAH. Therefore, apelin infusion is being considered and trials are still ongoing [55].
Other drugs target inflammation and immunity: Ubenimex has been tested in a clinical trial but reported no improvement of symptoms and exercise capacity, tested with 6MWT [56].
Additionally, cytokines like IL-6 are overexpressed in PH, so drugs that function as inhibitors of this cytokine can play a role in future pharmacological treatment and are still going through appropriate development and testing [57].
Also, therapy targeting BMPR2 pathway has been considered: it has been shown that there is a decreased expression of this gene in heritable PAH and 20% of idio­pathic PAH [58].
Moreover, there is evidence that PAH patients usually have low levels of iron. Actual guidelines suggest that iron supplementations should be considered. Kramer et al., assessed with a long-term study the use of ferric carboximaltose in PAH patients with iron deficiency: iron supplementation has demonstrated an improvement in clinical status, exercise capacity, and a decrease in hospitalization rate [59]. This resulted in an increase in 6MWT distance and a better WHO-FC and, consequently, a decreased risk calculated by ESC/ESR risk score.
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