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Randomized trial of ivabradine in patients with hyperadrenergic postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

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Taub, Pam R., Zadourian, Adena, Lo, Hannah C., Ormiston, Cameron K., Golshan, Shahrokh, Hsu, Jonathan C.·2021·Journal of the American College of Cardiology

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BACKGROUND Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a complex, multifaceted disorder that impairs functional status and quality of life. Current pharmacological treatments are limited. OBJECTIVES This study investigated the effect of ivabradine (selective blocker of the Ifunny channel in the sinoatrial node) on heart rate, quality of life (QOL), and plasma norepinephrine (NE) levels in patients with hyperadrenergic POTS defined by plasma NE >600 pg/ml and abnormal tilt table test. METHODS In total, 22 patients with hyperadrenergic POTS as the predominant subtype completed a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover trial with ivabradine. Patients were randomized to start either ivabradine or placebo for 1 month, and then were crossed over to the other treatment for 1 month. Heart rate, QOL, and plasma NE levels were measured at baseline and at the end of each treatment month. RESULTS The average age was 33.9 ± 11.7 years, 95.5% were women (n = 21), and 86.4% were White (n = 23). There was a significant reduction in heart rate between placebo and ivabradine (p < 0.001). Patients reported significant improvements in QOL with RAND 36-Item Health Survey 1.0 for physical functioning (p = 0.008) and social functioning (p = 0.021). There was a strong trend in reduction of NE levels upon standing with ivabradine (p = 0.056). Patients did not experience any significant side-effects, such as bradycardia or hypotension, with ivabradine. CONCLUSION Ivabradine is safe and effective in significantly improving heart rate and QOL in patients with hyperadrenergic POTS as the predominant subtype.

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Authors
Taub, P. R., Zadourian, A., Lo, H. C., Ormiston, C. K., Golshan, S., & Hsu, J. C.
Affiliations
University of California San Diego (US)
Corresponding author
Taub, Pam R.
Venue
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2021-02
Volume
77
Issue
7
Pages
861-871
ISSN
0735-1097 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3133439693
Cited by
122
References
45
Citations by year
2026: 18 · 2025: 26 · 2024: 19 · 2023: 19 · 2022: 25 · 2021: 15
FWCI
18.30
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Journal of the American College of Cardiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Amgen
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Heart rate and cardiovascular health
Keywords
ivabradine, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, sinoatrial node, heart rate reduction, quality of life, plasma norepinephrine, autonomic dysfunction
MeSH terms
Ivabradine, Adult, Cardiovascular Agents, Double-Blind Method, Female, Heart Rate, Humans, Male, Norepinephrine, Quality of Life, Cross-Over Studies, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

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