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Yu H, Li M, Yang B, Sun H, Jiang H, Liang Z, Smayi A, Wu B, Yang Y. Proton pump inhibitor use is associated with increased liver steatosis. Biomed Rep 2024; 21:116. [PMID: 38938738 PMCID: PMC11209865 DOI: 10.3892/br.2024.1804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
Abstract
Despite proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) being generally safe, there are questions about their potential long-term complications. The present study aimed to investigate the association between PPI therapy and the incidence of hepatic steatosis and liver fibrosis in the outpatient population of the United States. The present study included 7,395 individuals aged ≥20 years who underwent hepatic vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) examination. The data were obtained from the January 2017 to March 2020 pre-pandemic National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Among the 7,395 adults who were included (mean age, 50.59 years; 3,656 male), 9.8% were prescribed PPIs. Following multivariable adjustment, the use of PPIs was significantly associated with hepatic steatosis [odds ratio (OR), 1.25; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.02-1.53]. Prolonged use of PPIs was found to increase the risk of developing hepatic steatosis over time (P=0.006). Sensitivity analyses using different definitions of hepatic steatosis, such as a controlled attenuation parameter ≥285 dB/m (OR, 1.19; CI, 1.01-1.40), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (OR, 1.50; 95% CI, 1.16-1.93) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (OR, 1.26; 95% CI, 1.05-1.52), consistently demonstrated an association between PPI prescription and hepatic steatosis. The administration of PPI therapy was linked with hepatic steatosis in US adults, although no significant association was observed with liver stiffness, as determined by VCTE.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hongsheng Yu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, First Affiliated Hospital of South University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
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Foresta A, Fernandez LO, Torrigiani G, Schena S, Roncaglioni MC, Nobili A, Tettamanti M, Franchi C, Fortino I, Succurro E, Sesti G, Baviera M. Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and the Risk of Cardiovascular Complications and Death in Older Adults with Diabetes: A Population-Based Cohort Study. Drugs Aging 2024; 41:239-249. [PMID: 38367169 DOI: 10.1007/s40266-024-01097-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The unfavorable effect of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) on cardiovascular (CV) outcomes and mortality was reported in the general population. We investigated the impact of PPIs on CV outcomes and total mortality in older people with diabetes mellitus (DM) for whom evidence is missing. METHODS Using administrative health databases of the Lombardy Region, we analyzed the risk of myocardial infarction (MI), ischemic stroke and total mortality in individuals with DM (≥65 years of age) exposed to PPIs in 2015 and followed up to 2021. The outcomes were analyzed using a multivariable-adjusted Cox proportional hazards model to compute hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). HRs between PPI users and non-users were also estimated in selected subgroups. A sensitivity analysis was also performed in a 1:1 propensity score matching population. RESULTS A total of 284,068 patients were included in the analysis (49.4% PPI users, 50.6% non-PPI users). A higher prevalence of comorbidities and medications was reported in PPI users as compared with non-users. During a median follow-up of 6.7 years, the use of PPIs was associated with a higher risk for ischemic stroke (HR 1.14, 95% CI 95% 1.08-1.20), MI (HR 1.36, 95% CI 1.31-1.41) and total mortality (HR 1.24, 95% CI 1.22-1.26). These risks were higher in PPI users regardless of the PPI type. Among sexes, previous CV diseases, and insulin subgroups, the use of PPIs was correlated with a statistically significant increased risk of ischemic stroke in men, in individuals without a history of CV disease, and in those who were not treated with insulin. A significantly higher risk of MI was associated with PPIs for all subgroups, as well as for total mortality, with the exception of patients with a previous history of CV diseases. The sensitivity analysis confirmed the results of the unmatched cohort. CONCLUSIONS Our findings confirmed an increased risk of CV events and all-cause mortality in a large population of older adults with DM exposed to PPIs. This could have an important impact on public health and costs for National Health Service, therefore a regular assessment of PPI appropriateness is recommended, particularly in this population.
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- Andreana Foresta
- Department of Health Policy, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Via Mario Negri 2, 20156, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Health Policy, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Via Mario Negri 2, 20156, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Health Policy, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Via Mario Negri 2, 20156, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Health Policy, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Via Mario Negri 2, 20156, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Health Policy, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Via Mario Negri 2, 20156, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Health Policy, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Via Mario Negri 2, 20156, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Health Policy, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Via Mario Negri 2, 20156, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Health Policy, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Via Mario Negri 2, 20156, Milan, Italy
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- Unità Organizzativa Osservatorio Epidemiologico Regionale, Lombardy Region, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
- Research Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Diseases (CR METDIS), University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Health Policy, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Via Mario Negri 2, 20156, Milan, Italy
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Nogueira RC, Sanches-Lopes JM, Oliveira-Paula GH, Tanus-Santos JE. Inhibitors of gastric acid secretion increase oxidative stress and matrix metalloproteinase-2 activity leading to vascular remodeling. Mol Cell Biochem 2024:10.1007/s11010-023-04921-x. [PMID: 38302836 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-023-04921-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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The use of inhibitors of gastric acid secretion (IGAS), especially proton pump inhibitors (PPI), has been associated with increased cardiovascular risk. While the mechanisms involved are not known, there is evidence supporting increased oxidative stress, a major activator of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP), as an important player in such effect. However, there is no study showing whether other IGAS such as histamine H2-receptor blockers (H2RB) cause similar effects. This study aimed at examining whether treatment with the H2RB ranitidine promotes oxidative stress resulting in vascular MMP activation and corresponding functional and structural alterations in the vasculature, as compared with those found with the PPI omeprazole. Male Wistar rats were treated (4 weeks) with vehicle (2% tween 20), omeprazole (10 mg/Kg/day; i.p.) or ranitidine (100 mg/Kg/day; gavage). Then the aorta was collected to perform functional, biochemical, and morphometric analysis. Both ranitidine and omeprazole increased gastric pH and oxidative stress assessed in situ with the fluorescent dye dihydroethidium (DHE) and with lucigenin chemiluminescence assay. Both IGAS augmented vascular activated MMP-2. These findings were associated with aortic remodeling (increased media/lumen ratio and number of cells/μm2). Both IGAS also impaired the endothelium-dependent relaxation induced by acetylcholine (isolated aortic ring preparation). This study provides evidence that the H2RB ranitidine induces vascular dysfunction, redox alterations, and remodeling similar to those found with the PPI omeprazole. These findings strongly suggest that IGAS increase oxidative stress and matrix metalloproteinase-2 activity leading to vascular remodeling, which helps to explain the increased cardiovascular risk associated with the use of those drugs.
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- Renato C Nogueira
- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, Ribeirão Preto, 14049-900, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, Ribeirão Preto, 14049-900, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, Ribeirão Preto, 14049-900, Brazil
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, Ribeirão Preto, 14049-900, Brazil.
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Maideen NMP. Adverse Effects Associated with Long-Term Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors. Chonnam Med J 2023; 59:115-127. [PMID: 37303818 PMCID: PMC10248387 DOI: 10.4068/cmj.2023.59.2.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Proton Pump Inhibitors are used widely to manage many gastric acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal disease, gastritis, esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, peptic ulcer disease, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-associated ulcers, and Helicobacter pylori eradication, around the globe. This review article focuses on adverse effects associated with the long-term use of proton pump inhibitors. Various observational studies, clinical trials, and meta-analyses have established the adverse effects associated with the long-term use of proton pump inhibitors including renal disorders (acute interstitial nephritis, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and end-stage renal disease), cardiovascular risks (major adverse cardiovascular events, myocardial infarction, stent thrombosis, and stroke), fractures, infections (Clostridium difficile infection, community-acquired pneumonia, and Coronavirus disease 2019), micronutrient deficiencies (hypomagnesemia, anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia), hypergastrinemia, cancers (gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, hepatic cancer), hepatic encephalopathy, and dementia. Clinicians including prescribers and pharmacists should be aware of the adverse effects of taking proton pump inhibitors for an extended period of time. In addition, the patients taking proton pump inhibitors for long-term should be monitored for the listed adverse effects. The American Gastroenterological association recommends a few non-pharmacological measures and the use of histamine 2 blockers to lessen gastrointestinal symptoms of gastroesophageal reflex disease and the utilization of proton pump inhibitors treatment if there is a definitive indication. Additionally, the American Gastroenterological association's Best Practice Advice statements emphasize deprescribing when there is no clear indication for proton pump inhibitors therapy.
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Chui CSL, Cheung KS, Brown JP, Douglas IJ, Wong ICK, Chan EW, Wong AYS. Proton pump inhibitors and myocardial infarction: an application of active comparators in a self-controlled case series. Int J Epidemiol 2022:6763471. [PMID: 36259933 DOI: 10.1093/ije/dyac196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies investigating potential cardiovascular adverse events of acid-suppressing drugs are susceptible to protopathic bias and confounding. We aimed to investigate the association between short-term risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) using a self-controlled case series (SCCS) with an active comparator. METHODS We conducted a SCCS using a population-wide database from Hong Kong from 2003-2014. Adult with ≥1 outpatient oral PPI prescription or H2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) and MI during the observation period were included. We used both simple ratio and effect modifier approaches to SCCS with active comparators to obtain comparator adjusted estimates. RESULTS A total of 2802 and 1889 people with MI who had exposure to PPIs and H2RA were included respectively. We observed a higher risk of MI during days 1-14 following the start of PPI prescription (Incidence rate ratio (IRR): 2.30, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.76-3.00) versus baseline. Similarly, we observed a higher risk of MI during days 1-14 following the start of H2RA prescription (IRR: 2.46, 95%CI: 1.92-3.16) versus baseline. In the novel SCCS analyses, comparator adjusted estimates were 0.93 (95%CI: 0.57-1.30) and 0.83 (95%CI: 0.58-1.20) during days 1-14 in simple ratio and effect modifier approach, respectively. CONCLUSIONS We observed no difference in risk of MI associated with PPIs compared with baseline using H2RA as the active comparator. The elevated risk of MI associated with PPIs is likely due to protopathic bias. More studies are required to explore the feasibility of using active comparators in SCCS to address protopathic bias in addition to confounding.
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- Celine S L Chui
- School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.,School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H), Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, Sha Tin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Medicine, University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Department of Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H), Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, Sha Tin, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Centre for Safe Medication Practice and Research, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Research Department of Practice and Policy, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, London, UK
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- Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H), Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, Sha Tin, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Centre for Safe Medication Practice and Research, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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Ma Y, Li S, Yang H, Zhang Y, Li H, Zhou L, Lin J, Chen Y, Hou Y, Zhang X, Liu T, Zhou X, Wang Y. Acid suppressants use and risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in middle-aged and older adults. Atherosclerosis 2022; 358:47-54. [PMID: 36113328 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2022.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Concerns regarding adverse events associated with the use of acid suppressants have increased. However, the impact of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) on the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains unknown. This study aimed to estimate the risk of ASCVD in association with the use of PPIs and H2RAs. METHODS This prospective cohort study included participants without cardiovascular diseases or anti-hypertensive treatment at baseline (2006-2010) in the UK Biobank. The outcomes were ASCVD and each subtype (coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, peripheral artery disease, and ischemic stroke). The association was estimated by Cox proportional-hazards models. RESULTS Among 316,730 individuals (aged 50-88 years), during a median of 12.5 years of follow-up, we documented 13,503 (4.3%) incident ASCVD. Regular PPIs use was associated with a higher risk of ASCVD (HR: 1.16, 95% CI: 1.09-1.23) and every subtype of ASCVD. Among each type of PPIs, omeprazole (HR: 1.19, 95% CI: 1.11-1.28), lansoprazole (HR: 1.11, 95% CI: 1.02-1.22), and pantoprazole (HR: 1.40, 95% CI: 1.00-1.97) were associated with a higher risk of ASCVD. Stratification analysis showed that PPIs use was associated with a higher risk of ASCVD among individuals without indications of medications for PPIs. In addition, use of H2RAs was not related to the risk of ASCVD (HR: 0.97, 95% CI: 0.85-1.11). CONCLUSIONS PPIs were associated with increased risk of ASCVD, particularly amongst participants without indications for medication. Our findings are of important practical significance and suggest that clinicians should be cautious in prophylactic use of PPIs.
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- Yue Ma
- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Management, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Bioinformatics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China; Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China; School of Integrative Medicine, Public Health Science and Engineering College, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
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