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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of spironolactone on circulating MMP levels and insulin resistance in patients with chronic heart failure.
Myocardial fibrosis is observed in failing hearts. MMPs are considered markers of fibrosis. Recently, circulating MMPs can be measured and are elevated in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). It has been reported that spironolactone improves myocardial fibrosis in CHF animal models. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of spironolactone on circulating MMP levels in patients with chronic heart failure.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| spironolactone + furosemide | Drug | spironolactone 25mg/day, 16 weeks and furosemide 20mg/day, 16 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| MMP levels | 16 weeks |
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Inclusion Criteria:
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006333 | Heart Failure |
| D005355 | Fibrosis |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006331 | Heart Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013148 | Spironolactone |
| D005665 | Furosemide |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D007783 | Lactones |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
| D011283 | Pregnenes |
| D011278 | Pregnanes |
| D013256 |
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| Steroids |
| D000072473 | Fused-Ring Compounds |
| D011083 | Polycyclic Compounds |
| D013424 | Sulfanilamides |
| D013449 | Sulfonamides |
| D000577 | Amides |
| D000814 | Aniline Compounds |
| D000588 | Amines |
| D013450 | Sulfones |
| D013457 | Sulfur Compounds |