The longitudinal outcomes of applying non-selective beta-blockers in portal hypertension: real-world multicenter study

Background/Aim We investigated the effect of non-selective β-blockers (NSBB) in real-world situations and whether low-dose NSBB is beneficial compared to maximally tolerated doses. Methods We performed a retrospective study of 740 patients with cirrhosis requiring prophylactic treatment of esophagea...

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Vydané v:Hepatology international Ročník 15; číslo 2; s. 424 - 436
Hlavní autori: Kang, Seong Hee, Lee, Minjong, Kim, Moon Young, Lee, Jun Hyeok, Jun, Baek Gyu, Kim, Tae Suk, Choi, Dae Hee, Suk, Ki Tae, Kim, Young Don, Cheon, Gab Jin, Kim, Dong Joon, Baik, Soon Koo
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:English
Vydavateľské údaje: New Delhi Springer India 01.04.2021
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Shrnutí:Background/Aim We investigated the effect of non-selective β-blockers (NSBB) in real-world situations and whether low-dose NSBB is beneficial compared to maximally tolerated doses. Methods We performed a retrospective study of 740 patients with cirrhosis requiring prophylactic treatment of esophageal varices: 473 primary prophylaxis (PP: NSBB = 349, non-NSBB = 124) and 267 secondary prophylaxis (SP: NSBB = 200, non-NSBB = 67). The NSBB group was divided into low-dose (≤ 80 mg/day) and high-dose (> 80 mg/day). Results In the PP group, NSBB treatment reduced mortality and showed the most pronounced effect in patients with moderate/severe ascites (hazard ratio [HR], 0.46; p  < 0.01), HVPG ≥ 16 mmHg (HR, 0.53; p  = 0.04), or CTP class B/C (HR, 0.46; p  < 0.01) but not in those with no/mild ascites, HVPG < 16 mmHg, or CTP class A. Low-dose NSBB group showed a significant reduction in mortality compared with non-NSBB (moderate/severe ascites: HR, 0.61; p  = 0.02 and CTP class B/C: HR, 0.41; p  < 0.01) and the effect size was stronger than the high-dose NSBB. NSBB was associated with a reduced risk of infection (HR, 0.36; p  = 0.01). In the SP group, NSBB prolonged survival in patients with moderate/severe ascites (HR, 0.56; p  = 0.02), HVPG ≥ 16 mmHg (HR, 0.42; p  < 0.01), or CTP class B/C (HR, 0.52; p  < 0.01). Low-dose NSBB was more beneficial with 56% risk reduction ( p  < 0.01) of mortality compared with 33% risk reduction in the high-dose NSBB ( p  = 0.05). Conclusion NSBB therapy was associated with longer survival in PP and SP groups who had an advanced stage of cirrhosis. Moreover, low-dose NSBB exhibited a better benefit than a standard-titrated high-dose NSBB with better tolerability.
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ISSN:1936-0533
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DOI:10.1007/s12072-021-10160-3