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losartan and Aortic Diseases

losartan has been researched along with Aortic Diseases in 25 studies

Losartan: An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.
losartan : A biphenylyltetrazole where a 1,1'-biphenyl group is attached at the 5-position and has an additional trisubstituted imidazol-1-ylmethyl group at the 4'-position

Aortic Diseases: Pathological processes involving any part of the AORTA.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"In this multicentre, open-label, randomized controlled trial with blinded assessments, we compared losartan treatment with no additional treatment in operated and unoperated adults with Marfan syndrome."9.17Losartan reduces aortic dilatation rate in adults with Marfan syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. ( de Waard, V; den Hartog, AW; Franken, R; Groenink, M; Marquering, HA; Mulder, BJ; Radonic, T; Scholte, AJ; Spijkerboer, AM; Timmermans, J; van den Berg, MP; Zwinderman, AH, 2013)
"To assess the tolerability and efficacy of the investigational use of the angiotensin II receptor blocker losartan added to β-blockade (BB) to prevent progressive aortic root dilation in patients with Marfan syndrome (MFS)."9.17Losartan added to β-blockade therapy for aortic root dilation in Marfan syndrome: a randomized, open-label pilot study. ( Chen, CA; Chiu, HH; Chiu, SN; Hu, FC; Lin, MT; Lu, CW; Wang, JK; Wu, MH, 2013)
"Combination of pioglitazone and losartan is more effective in reducing renal injury-induced atherosclerosis than either treatment alone."7.81Atherosclerosis following renal injury is ameliorated by pioglitazone and losartan via macrophage phenotype. ( Fazio, S; Kon, V; Linton, MF; Narita, I; Yamamoto, S; Yancey, PG; Yang, H; Zhong, J; Zuo, Y, 2015)
"Efficacy of losartan versus atenolol in the prevention of progressive dilation of the aorta, improved aortic distensibility, and prevention of adverse events (aortic dissection or rupture, cardiovascular surgery, or death) will be assessed in this study."6.76[Study of the efficacy and safety of losartan versus atenolol for aortic dilation in patients with Marfan syndrome]. ( Centeno, J; Cortina, J; Evangelista, A; Forteza, A; García, D; García-Dorado, D; Gutiérrez, L; Rodríguez-Palomares, J; Sánchez, V; Sanz, P; Teixidó, G, 2011)
"The Pediatric Heart Network randomized trial of atenolol versus losartan in the Marfan syndrome showed no treatment differences in the rates of aortic-root growth or clinical outcomes."5.27Influence of Aortic Stiffness on Aortic-Root Growth Rate and Outcome in Patients With the Marfan Syndrome. ( Bradley, TJ; Campbell, MJ; Chen, S; Cohen, MS; Colan, SD; De Backer, J; Heydarian, H; Hoskoppal, A; Lacro, RV; Lai, WW; Levine, JC; Liou, A; Marcus, E; Nutting, A; Olson, AK; Parra, DA; Pearson, GD; Pierpont, ME; Printz, BF; Pyeritz, RE; Ravekes, W; Roman, MJ; Selamet Tierney, ES; Sharkey, AM; Sleeper, LA; Srivastava, S; Young, L, 2018)
"To evaluate the benefit of adding Losartan to baseline therapy in patients with Marfan syndrome (MFS)."5.20Marfan Sartan: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. ( Aegerter, P; Arnoult, F; Attias, D; Barthelet, M; Basquin, A; Boileau, C; Collignon, P; Delorme, G; Detaint, D; Dulac, Y; Dupuis-Girod, S; Edouard, T; Faivre, L; Habib, G; Jondeau, G; Milleron, O; Naudion, S; Odent, S; Pangaud, N; Plauchu, H; Ropers, J; Sassolas, F; Thomas-Chabaneix, J; Tubach, F; Wolf, JE, 2015)
"In this multicentre, open-label, randomized controlled trial with blinded assessments, we compared losartan treatment with no additional treatment in operated and unoperated adults with Marfan syndrome."5.17Losartan reduces aortic dilatation rate in adults with Marfan syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. ( de Waard, V; den Hartog, AW; Franken, R; Groenink, M; Marquering, HA; Mulder, BJ; Radonic, T; Scholte, AJ; Spijkerboer, AM; Timmermans, J; van den Berg, MP; Zwinderman, AH, 2013)
"To assess the tolerability and efficacy of the investigational use of the angiotensin II receptor blocker losartan added to β-blockade (BB) to prevent progressive aortic root dilation in patients with Marfan syndrome (MFS)."5.17Losartan added to β-blockade therapy for aortic root dilation in Marfan syndrome: a randomized, open-label pilot study. ( Chen, CA; Chiu, HH; Chiu, SN; Hu, FC; Lin, MT; Lu, CW; Wang, JK; Wu, MH, 2013)
"The Pediatric Heart Network is conducting a large international randomized trial to compare aortic root growth and other cardiovascular outcomes in 608 subjects with Marfan syndrome randomized to receive atenolol or losartan for 3 years."4.89Echocardiographic methods, quality review, and measurement accuracy in a randomized multicenter clinical trial of Marfan syndrome. ( Bradley, TJ; Campbell, MJ; Chen, S; Cohen, MS; Colan, SD; De Backer, J; Guey, LT; Heydarian, H; Lacro, RV; Lai, WW; Levine, JC; Lewin, MB; Marcus, E; Mart, CR; Pearson, GD; Pignatelli, RH; Printz, BF; Selamet Tierney, ES; Sharkey, AM; Shirali, GS; Sleeper, LA; Srivastava, S, 2013)
"The anti-atherosclerosis effects of Ang-(1-7) and losartan in early lesion formation were equivalent."3.81Comparison of angiotensin-(1-7), losartan and their combination on atherosclerotic plaque formation in apolipoprotein E knockout mice. ( Dong, M; Guan, J; Meng, X; Niu, R; Sun, Y; Yang, J; Yang, X; Zhang, C; Zhang, Y, 2015)
"Combination of pioglitazone and losartan is more effective in reducing renal injury-induced atherosclerosis than either treatment alone."3.81Atherosclerosis following renal injury is ameliorated by pioglitazone and losartan via macrophage phenotype. ( Fazio, S; Kon, V; Linton, MF; Narita, I; Yamamoto, S; Yancey, PG; Yang, H; Zhong, J; Zuo, Y, 2015)
"Statins are similar to losartan in attenuating aortic root dilation in a mouse model of Marfan syndrome."3.77Pravastatin reduces Marfan aortic dilation. ( Black, A; Byrne, J; Dietz, HC; Hill, AD; Huuskonen, V; Kay, E; Kearney, S; McAllister, H; McGuinness, J; McLoughlin, D; Redmond, JM; Terzo, E, 2011)
"Efficacy of losartan versus atenolol in the prevention of progressive dilation of the aorta, improved aortic distensibility, and prevention of adverse events (aortic dissection or rupture, cardiovascular surgery, or death) will be assessed in this study."2.76[Study of the efficacy and safety of losartan versus atenolol for aortic dilation in patients with Marfan syndrome]. ( Centeno, J; Cortina, J; Evangelista, A; Forteza, A; García, D; García-Dorado, D; Gutiérrez, L; Rodríguez-Palomares, J; Sánchez, V; Sanz, P; Teixidó, G, 2011)
"Uremia was induced in apoE-/- mice by 5/6 nephrectomy (NX)."1.34Inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system abolishes the proatherogenic effect of uremia in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice. ( Binder, CJ; Bro, S; Nielsen, LB; Olgaard, K; Witztum, JL, 2007)
"Losartan treatment reduced lesion area at the aortic sinus, although differences were only significant in female mice."1.33Differential effects of angiotensin II on atherogenesis at the aortic sinus and descending aorta of apolipoprotein-E-deficient mice. ( Catanzaro, DF; Catanzaro, SE; Chen, R; Dansky, HM; Hu, L; Zhou, Y, 2005)
"Development of cardiac hypertrophy in ACF seemed independent of angiotensin II."1.30Interaction between the renin-angiotensin system and insulin-like growth factor I in aorto-caval fistula-induced cardiac hypertrophy in rats. ( Friberg, P; Isgaard, J; Wåhlander, H; Wickman, A, 1999)

Research

Studies (25)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (4.00)18.2507
2000's5 (20.00)29.6817
2010's16 (64.00)24.3611
2020's3 (12.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Woudstra, OI1
Ghanam, A1
Vliegen, HW1
van Dijk, APJ1
van Melle, JP1
Groenink, M3
Meijboom, FJ1
Post, MC1
Mulder, BJM1
Bouma, BJ1
Bokma, JP1
Flyer, JN1
Sleeper, LA3
Colan, SD3
Singh, MN1
Lacro, RV3
Selamet Tierney, ES2
Levine, JC2
Roman, MJ1
Bradley, TJ2
Chen, S2
Campbell, MJ2
Cohen, MS2
De Backer, J3
Heydarian, H2
Hoskoppal, A1
Lai, WW2
Liou, A1
Marcus, E2
Nutting, A1
Olson, AK1
Parra, DA1
Pearson, GD2
Pierpont, ME1
Printz, BF2
Pyeritz, RE1
Ravekes, W1
Sharkey, AM2
Srivastava, S2
Young, L1
Kang, YN1
Chi, SC1
Wu, MH2
Chiu, HH2
Guey, LT1
Lewin, MB1
Mart, CR1
Pignatelli, RH1
Shirali, GS1
Trindade, PT1
den Hartog, AW1
Franken, R3
Radonic, T1
de Waard, V2
Timmermans, J2
Scholte, AJ2
van den Berg, MP2
Spijkerboer, AM1
Marquering, HA1
Zwinderman, AH2
Mulder, BJ3
Milleron, O1
Arnoult, F1
Ropers, J1
Aegerter, P1
Detaint, D1
Delorme, G1
Attias, D1
Tubach, F1
Dupuis-Girod, S1
Plauchu, H1
Barthelet, M1
Sassolas, F1
Pangaud, N1
Naudion, S1
Thomas-Chabaneix, J1
Dulac, Y1
Edouard, T1
Wolf, JE1
Faivre, L1
Odent, S1
Basquin, A1
Habib, G1
Collignon, P1
Boileau, C1
Jondeau, G1
Yang, J1
Sun, Y1
Dong, M1
Yang, X1
Meng, X1
Niu, R1
Guan, J1
Zhang, Y1
Zhang, C1
El Morabit, A1
Marquering, H1
Planken, NR1
Yamamoto, S1
Zhong, J1
Yancey, PG1
Zuo, Y2
Linton, MF2
Fazio, S2
Yang, H1
Narita, I1
Kon, V2
Lüscher, TF1
Gao, L1
Chen, L1
Fan, L1
Gao, D1
Liang, Z1
Wang, R1
Lu, W1
Gonzalez, EA1
Tavares, AM1
Poletto, E1
Giugliani, R1
Matte, U1
Baldo, G1
Chan, EC1
Jones, GT1
Dusting, GJ1
Datla, SR1
Jiang, F1
Forteza, A1
Evangelista, A1
Sánchez, V1
Teixidó, G1
García, D1
Sanz, P1
Gutiérrez, L1
Centeno, J1
Rodríguez-Palomares, J1
Cortina, J1
García-Dorado, D1
McLoughlin, D1
McGuinness, J1
Byrne, J1
Terzo, E1
Huuskonen, V1
McAllister, H1
Black, A1
Kearney, S1
Kay, E1
Hill, AD1
Dietz, HC1
Redmond, JM1
Wang, JK1
Lu, CW1
Chiu, SN1
Chen, CA1
Lin, MT1
Hu, FC1
Keidar, S1
Kaplan, M1
Pavlotzky, E1
Coleman, R1
Hayek, T1
Hamoud, S1
Aviram, M1
Zhou, Y1
Chen, R1
Catanzaro, SE1
Hu, L1
Dansky, HM1
Catanzaro, DF1
Bro, S1
Binder, CJ1
Witztum, JL1
Olgaard, K1
Nielsen, LB1
Suganuma, E1
Babaev, VR1
Motojima, M1
Ayabe, N1
Fogo, AB1
Ichikawa, I1
Wåhlander, H1
Wickman, A1
Isgaard, J1
Friberg, P1

Clinical Trials (3)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Multicenter, Randomised, Double Blind Study of the Efficacy of Losartan on Aortic Dilatation in Patients With Marfan Syndrome[NCT00763893]Phase 3303 participants (Actual)Interventional2008-09-30Terminated (stopped due to A similar publication has been released, suggesting a beneficial effect of sartans, and only 15 patients remained to be seen for their visit at 36 months.)
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Atorvastatin on the Progression of Aortic Dilatation and Valvular Degeneration in Patients With Bicuspid Aortic Valve (BICATOR)[NCT02679261]Phase 3220 participants (Actual)Interventional2016-06-30Completed
A Randomized, Open-label, Active Control Trial to Evaluate the Effect of LOSARTAN Therapy on the Progression of Aortic Root Dilation in Patients With Marfan Syndrome[NCT00651235]Phase 244 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2007-02-28Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

3 reviews available for losartan and Aortic Diseases

ArticleYear
The effects of losartan versus beta-blockers on cardiovascular protection in marfan syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi, 2020, Volume: 119, Issue:1 Pt 1

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists; Aortic Diseases; Cardiotonic Agents;

2020
Echocardiographic methods, quality review, and measurement accuracy in a randomized multicenter clinical trial of Marfan syndrome.
    Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography, 2013, Volume: 26, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor Antagonists; Adult; Analysis of Variance; Angiotensin II Type

2013
The effect of losartan on progressive aortic dilatation in patients with Marfan's syndrome: a meta-analysis of prospective randomized clinical trials.
    International journal of cardiology, 2016, Aug-15, Volume: 217

    Topics: Aortic Diseases; Dilatation, Pathologic; Echocardiography; Female; Humans; Losartan; Magnetic Resona

2016

Trials

7 trials available for losartan and Aortic Diseases

ArticleYear
The aortic root in repaired tetralogy of Fallot: Serial measurements and impact of losartan treatment.
    International journal of cardiology, 2021, 03-01, Volume: 326

    Topics: Adult; Aorta; Aortic Diseases; Dilatation, Pathologic; Female; Humans; Losartan; Male; Middle Aged;

2021
Influence of Aortic Stiffness on Aortic-Root Growth Rate and Outcome in Patients With the Marfan Syndrome.
    The American journal of cardiology, 2018, 05-01, Volume: 121, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Aorta; Aortic Diseases; Atenolol; Cardiac Imaging Techniques; Child; Child, Preschool; D

2018
Losartan reduces aortic dilatation rate in adults with Marfan syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.
    European heart journal, 2013, Volume: 34, Issue:45

    Topics: Adult; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Aorta, Thoracic; Aortic Diseases; Dilatation, Pathol

2013
Marfan Sartan: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    European heart journal, 2015, Aug-21, Volume: 36, Issue:32

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Aged; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Aorti

2015
Increased aortic tortuosity indicates a more severe aortic phenotype in adults with Marfan syndrome.
    International journal of cardiology, 2015, Sep-01, Volume: 194

    Topics: Adult; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Aorta; Aortic Diseases; Aortic Dissection; Dilatatio

2015
[Study of the efficacy and safety of losartan versus atenolol for aortic dilation in patients with Marfan syndrome].
    Revista espanola de cardiologia, 2011, Volume: 64, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antihypertensive Agents; Aorta; Aortic Diseases; Atenolol; Child; Child, Preschoo

2011
Losartan added to β-blockade therapy for aortic root dilation in Marfan syndrome: a randomized, open-label pilot study.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 2013, Volume: 88, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor Antagonists; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Aortic

2013

Other Studies

15 other studies available for losartan and Aortic Diseases

ArticleYear
Effect of Losartan or Atenolol on Children and Young Adults With Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Dilated Aorta.
    The American journal of cardiology, 2021, 04-01, Volume: 144

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor Antagonists; Adult; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers;

2021
Losartan treatment in adult patients with Marfan syndrome: can we finally COMPARE?
    European heart journal, 2013, Volume: 34, Issue:45

    Topics: Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Aortic Diseases; Female; Humans; Losartan; Male; Marfan Syn

2013
Comparison of angiotensin-(1-7), losartan and their combination on atherosclerotic plaque formation in apolipoprotein E knockout mice.
    Atherosclerosis, 2015, Volume: 240, Issue:2

    Topics: Angiotensin I; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Animals; Aorta, Abdominal; Aortic Diseases;

2015
Marfan and Sartans: time to wake up!
    European heart journal, 2015, Aug-21, Volume: 36, Issue:32

    Topics: Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Aortic Diseases; Female; Humans; Losartan; Male; Marfan Syn

2015
Aortic disease: Losartan versus atenolol in the Marfan aorta-how to treat?
    Nature reviews. Cardiology, 2015, Volume: 12, Issue:8

    Topics: Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Aortic Diseases; Female; Humans; Losartan; Male; Marfan Syn

2015
Atherosclerosis following renal injury is ameliorated by pioglitazone and losartan via macrophage phenotype.
    Atherosclerosis, 2015, Volume: 242, Issue:1

    Topics: Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists; Animals; Aortic Diseases; Apolipoproteins E; Apoptosis; Atheroscle

2015
Atherosclerosis, neoatherosclerosis, and vascular disease.
    European heart journal, 2015, Aug-21, Volume: 36, Issue:32

    Topics: Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Aortic Diseases; Aortic Valve Stenosis; Cardiovascular Dise

2015
Losartan improves aortic dilatation and cardiovascular disease in mucopolysaccharidosis I.
    Journal of inherited metabolic disease, 2017, Volume: 40, Issue:3

    Topics: Aortic Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Dilatation; Humans; Losartan; Mucopolysaccharidosis I

2017
Prevention of aortic elastic lamina defects by losartan in apolipoprotein(E)-deficient mouse.
    Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology, 2009, Volume: 36, Issue:9

    Topics: Age Factors; Aging; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Animals; Aorta, Thoracic; Aortic Diseas

2009
Pravastatin reduces Marfan aortic dilation.
    Circulation, 2011, Sep-13, Volume: 124, Issue:11 Suppl

    Topics: Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Animals; Aorta; Aortic Diseases; Dilatation, Pathologic; Di

2011
Aldosterone administration to mice stimulates macrophage NADPH oxidase and increases atherosclerosis development: a possible role for angiotensin-converting enzyme and the receptors for angiotensin II and aldosterone.
    Circulation, 2004, May-11, Volume: 109, Issue:18

    Topics: Aldosterone; Angiotensin II; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme

2004
Differential effects of angiotensin II on atherogenesis at the aortic sinus and descending aorta of apolipoprotein-E-deficient mice.
    American journal of hypertension, 2005, Volume: 18, Issue:4 Pt 1

    Topics: Angiotensin II; Animals; Antihypertensive Agents; Aorta, Thoracic; Aortic Diseases; Apolipoproteins

2005
Inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system abolishes the proatherogenic effect of uremia in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice.
    Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology, 2007, Volume: 27, Issue:5

    Topics: Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Animals; Antibodi

2007
Angiotensin inhibition decreases progression of advanced atherosclerosis and stabilizes established atherosclerotic plaques.
    Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN, 2007, Volume: 18, Issue:8

    Topics: Angiotensin II; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Animals; Antihypertensive Agents; Aortic Di

2007
Interaction between the renin-angiotensin system and insulin-like growth factor I in aorto-caval fistula-induced cardiac hypertrophy in rats.
    Acta physiologica Scandinavica, 1999, Volume: 165, Issue:2

    Topics: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Animals; Antihypertensive Agents; Aorta, Abdominal; Aortic

1999