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Haq IU, Daud M, Khan MA, Ullah F, Attullah A, Rehman MU, Hussain K, Habib M. Impact of Serum Triglyceride Levels on Severity and Outcomes in Acute Biliary Pancreatitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e65928. [PMID: 39221319 PMCID: PMC11365021 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.65928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Background Acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP), a major inflammatory illness, is primarily caused by gallstone blockage of the common bile duct. The pathophysiology of ABP has been linked to serum triglyceride (TG) levels, suggesting a potential role for TG in predicting disease severity. Objective The research objective was to investigate the association between serum TG levels and the severity of ABP. Methodology This retrospective cohort study sought to determine the relationship between blood TG levels and the severity of ABP. It was conducted at Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar, Pakistan, from September 2023 to March 2024. A total of 530 ABP patients were divided into two groups based on their TG levels: normal (<150 mg/dl) and elevated (≥150 mg/dl). Clinical data were gathered, including demographics, comorbidities, laboratory results, severity ratings (APACHE II and Ranson's criteria), and clinical outcomes. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and multivariate logistic regression were used in the statistical analysis. Results Patients with elevated TG levels (n=130) demonstrated higher median Ranson's criteria (3.24 vs. 2.53, p<0.001) and APACHE II scores (10.53 vs. 8.73, p<0.001) compared to those with normal TG levels (n=400). Elevated TG levels were associated with increased severity of ABP, with ORs of 2.41 (95% CI: 1.23-4.74) for mild vs. severe ABP. Clinical outcomes such as ICU admission (21.54% vs. 3.25%, p<0.001), mortality (6.15% vs. 0.50%, p<0.001), and pancreatic necrosis (10.77% vs. 1.25%, p<0.001) were significantly worse in the elevated TG group. Conclusion Elevated serum TG levels (≥150 mg/dl) are independently associated with increased severity of ABP, as indicated by higher severity scores and poorer clinical outcomes.
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- Ihtisham Ul Haq
- Surgical Oncology, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, PAK
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- General Surgery, Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) Medical Teaching Institution (MTI), Peshawar, PAK
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- General Surgery, Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) Medical Teaching Institution (MTI), Peshawar, PAK
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- General Surgery, Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) Medical Teaching Institution (MTI), Peshawar, PAK
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- Radiology, Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) Medical Teaching Institution (MTI), Peshawar, PAK
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- General Surgery, Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) Medical Teaching Institution (MTI), Peshawar, PAK
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- General Surgery, Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) Medical Teaching Institution (MTI), Peshawar, PAK
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Masson W, Lobo M, Nogueira JP, Corral P, Barbagelata L, Siniawski D. Inhibitors of apolipoprotein C3, triglyceride levels, and risk of pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2024:10.1007/s11154-024-09893-x. [PMID: 38997541 DOI: 10.1007/s11154-024-09893-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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In recent years, novel apoC3 inhibitor therapies for the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia have been developed and assessed through phase II and III clinical trials. The objective of this study was to perform an updated meta-analysis on the impact of new apoC3 inhibitor drugs on triglyceride and apoC3 levels, as well as on the incidence of pancreatitis. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled studies assessing the effects of apoC3 inhibitors therapy (antisense oligonucleotides and small interfering RNA) on triglyceride levels, apoC3 levels, and the occurrence of acute pancreatitis. This meta-analysis was performed according to PRISMA guidelines. The random-effects model was performed. Nine randomized clinical trials (n = 717 patients) were considered eligible for this systematic review. ApoC3 inhibitor drugs were consistently associated with decreased triglyceride levels (MD -57.0%; 95% CI -61.9 to -52.1, I2 82%) and lowered apoC3 values (MD -76; 95% CI -80.1 to -71.8, I2 77%) when compared to placebo. Furthermore, the use of apoC3 inhibitor drugs demonstrated a reduction in the risk of acute pancreatitis (OR 0.11; 95% CI 0.04 to 0.27, I2 0%). The present updated meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials demonstrated that the utilization of apoC3 inhibitors in patients with hypertriglyceridemia correlated with reduced apoC3 and triglyceride levels, along with a decreased risk of acute pancreatitis compared to the placebo.
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- Walter Masson
- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Peron 4190, Buenos Aires, C1199ABB, Argentina.
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Militar Campo de Mayo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Endocrinology, Nutrition and Metabolism Research Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Nacional de Formosa, Formosa, Argentina
- International University of the Americas, San José, Costa Rica
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- Faculty of Medicine, Fasta University, Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Peron 4190, Buenos Aires, C1199ABB, Argentina
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Peron 4190, Buenos Aires, C1199ABB, Argentina
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Liu Y, Cheng JP, Zhao XL. The effect of serum triglyceride levels and different lipid-lowering methods on the prognosis of hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis: a single-center 12-year retrospective study by propensity score matching. Scand J Gastroenterol 2024; 59:843-851. [PMID: 38625376 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2024.2342406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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AIM To investigate the impact of triglyceride on hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) and different lipid-lowering methods on triglyceride-lowering efficiency and HTG-AP. METHODS The patients with HTG-AP from January 2012 to December 2023 in Civil Aviation General Hospital were analyzed, retrospectively. Patients were divided and compared according to whether their triglycerides were below 5.56 mmol/L at 48 and 72 h of admission. The patients were divided into control group, insulin group, and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)+bezafibrate group based on the different methods of lipid-lowering. Propensity score matching (PSM) was employed to balance the baseline characteristics. RESULTS There was no correlation between the severity of HTG-AP and the triglyceride at admission. The incidence of severity, local complications, and persistent organ failure (POF) were significantly decreased in patients with 48-h and 72-h triglyceride attainment. Following PSM, the incidence of infectious pancreatic necrosis (IPN) (3.3% vs. 13.3%) was significantly reduced in insulin group compared with control group (p < .05). Compared with control group, LMWH + bezafibrate group had higher lipid reduction efficiency, and the incidence of IPN (0.9% vs. 10.1%) and POF (8.3% vs. 19.3%) was significantly decreased (p < .05). There was no significant difference in the efficiency of lipid-lowering, complications, and POF between LMWH + bezafibrate group and insulin group (p > .05). CONCLUSION The severity of HTG-AP is not associated with the triglyceride levels at admission. However, rapid reduction of triglyceride levels can lower the incidence of local complications and respiratory failure. Compared with conservative treatment, insulin and LMWH + bezafibrate can both reduce the incidence of IPN in patients with HTG-AP.
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- Yang Liu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Civil Aviation General Hospital, School of Civil Aviation Clinical Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Civil Aviation General Hospital, School of Civil Aviation Clinical Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Civil Aviation General Hospital, School of Civil Aviation Clinical Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Lin Y, Liu Y, Lin Q, Wang M, Jiang P, Mao K, Chen F, Ding J, Li D. Development and Validation of a Nomogram for Predicting the Severity of the First Episode of Hyperlipidemic Acute Pancreatitis. J Inflamm Res 2024; 17:3211-3223. [PMID: 38800592 PMCID: PMC11122203 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s459258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Purpose Early detection of hyperlipidemic acute pancreatitis (HLAP) with exacerbation tendency is crucial for clinical decision-making and improving prognosis. The aim of this study was to establish a reliable model for the early prediction of HLAP severity. Patients and Methods A total of 225 patients with first-episode HLAP who were admitted to Fujian Medical University Union Hospital from June 2012 to June 2023 were included. Patients were divided into mild acute pancreatitis (MAP) or moderate-severe acute pancreatitis and severe acute pancreatitis (MSAP+SAP) groups. Independent predictors for progression to MSAP or SAP were identified through univariate analysis and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression. A nomogram was established through multivariate logistic regression analysis to predict this progression. The calibration, receiver operating characteristic(ROC), and clinical decision curves were employed to evaluate the model's consistency, differentiation, and clinical applicability. Clinical data of 93 patients with first-episode HLAP who were admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University from October 2015 to October 2022 were collected for external validation. Results White blood cell count, lactate dehydrogenase, albumin, serum creatinine, serum calcium, D-Dimer were identified as independent predictors for progression to MSAP or SAP in patients with HLAP and used to establish a predictive nomogram. The internally verified Harrell consistency index (C-index) was 0.908 (95% CI 0.867-0.948) and the externally verified C-index was 0.950 (95% CI 0.910-0.990). The calibration, ROC, and clinical decision curves showed this nomogram's good predictive ability. Conclusion We have established a nomogram that can help identify HLAP patients who are likely to develop MSAP or SAP at an early stage, with high discrimination and accuracy.
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- Yongxu Lin
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Clinical Research Center for Digestive System Tumors and Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Clinical Research Center for Digestive System Tumors and Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Clinical Research Center for Digestive System Tumors and Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Clinical Research Center for Digestive System Tumors and Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Clinical Research Center for Digestive System Tumors and Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Clinical Research Center for Digestive System Tumors and Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Clinical Research Center for Digestive System Tumors and Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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Dong J, Shen Y, Wang Z, Zhang J, Qin X, Zhu C, Gao Y, Yu Q. Prediction of severe hypertriglyceridemia-associated acute pancreatitis using a nomogram based on CT findings and blood biomarkers. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37911. [PMID: 38669422 PMCID: PMC11049775 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Hypertriglyceridemia is a common cause of acute pancreatitis (AP). Fatty liver, a manifestation of metabolic syndrome, is related to the severity of AP. The present study aimed to construct an accurate predictive model for severe AP (SAP) by combining the fatty liver infiltration on a computerized tomography (CT) scan with a series of blood biomarkers in patients with hypertriglyceridemia-associated AP (HTG-AP). A total of 213 patients diagnosed with HTG-AP were included in the present retrospective study. Clinical information and imageological findings were retrospectively analyzed. The model was constructed from independent risk factors using univariate analysis, the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator method. Subsequently, the data from the training group of 111 patients with HTG-AP was analyzed using logistic regression analysis. The efficacy of the model was verified using an external validation group of 102 patients through the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC). Independent predictors, including serum calcium, C-reactive protein, lactate dehydrogenase and liver-to-spleen CT attenuation ratio (L/S ratio), were incorporated into the nomogram model for SAP in HTG-AP. The model achieved a sensitivity of 91.3% and a specificity of 88.6% in the training group. Compared with the Ranson model, the established nomogram model exhibited a better discriminative ability in the training group [area under the curve (AUC): 0.957] and external validation group (AUC: 0.930), as well as better calibration and clinical benefits. The present study demonstrates that the constructed nomogram based on CT findings and blood biomarkers is useful for the accurate prediction of SAP in HTG-AP.
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- Jun Dong
- Department of Hepato-biliary-pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Hepato-biliary-pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- The Institute of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Hepato-biliary-pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Hepato-biliary-pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Hepato-biliary-pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Hepato-biliary-pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
- The Institute of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Hepato-biliary-pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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Wool CR, Shaw K, Saxon DR. A quality improvement project to improve treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia in veterans. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2024:01741002-990000000-00215. [PMID: 38652650 DOI: 10.1097/jxx.0000000000001017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) is associated with an increased risk of acute pancreatitis. Prompt recognition and treatment of sHTG is key for prevention of acute pancreatitis and its associated life-threatening complications. LOCAL PROBLEM Patients with sHTG at a primary care clinic within the Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System were receiving suboptimal treatment that did not align with evidence-based guidelines. METHODS We initiated a quality improvement (QI) project to improve the management of sHTG in an outpatient primary care clinic. Veterans with a triglyceride level between 500 and 1,500 mg/dl were included in the project. INTERVENTIONS Project interventions included provider education, patient education, and targeted electronic consultations (e-consults) with treatment recommendations. The primary outcome was to decrease the percentage of patients with triglycerides ≥500 mg/dl by 25%. The secondary outcome was to decrease the mean triglyceride level of the patient population by 15%. RESULTS Education on evaluation and treatment of sHTG was given to 100% (n = 21) of primary care clinicians. Overall, 72.8% (95% CI [62.6-81.6%]) of patients (n = 67) received appropriate written education materials, and 72.8% (95% CI [62.6-81.6%]) of patients (n = 67) received a targeted e-consult. The percentage of patients with sHTG decreased by 47%. Average triglyceride level decreased from 651 to 483 mg/dl (25.8% decrease). CONCLUSION A multipronged QI project consisting of provider education, patient education, and targeted e-consults resulted in decreased triglyceride levels and improved access to specialist expertise. Clinical implications include decreased prevalence of sHTG and risk of acute pancreatitis among patients in the project.
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- Caroline R Wool
- Division of Endocrinology, Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- University of Colorado College of Nursing, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Endocrinology, Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado
- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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Chen C, Zhang Y, Ding Z, Zhu S. Fatty Liver, Statin Therapy, and the Risk of Hypertriglyceridemic Acute Pancreatitis: A Retrospective Study. Pancreas 2024; 53:e323-e329. [PMID: 38345924 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000002305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Identifying patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) who are prone to developing hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis (HTGP) is essential for facilitating preventative interventions. This research aims to explore which part of the HTG patients is easy to develop into HTGP. MATERIALS AND METHODS An observational cohort study was conducted in patients with serum triglycerides (TGs) ≥ 5.65 mmol/L. Propensity score matching (PSM) and logistic regression were used to adjust for potential confounding factors. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were applied to evaluate the predictive potential for HTGP. RESULTS A total of 283 patients were included finally with a PSM cohort consisting of 55 HTGP matched with 77 non-HTGP. In multivariate logistic regression analysis, fatty liver (FL) (odds ratio, 2.535; P = 0.019) showed statistically significant association with HTGP, whereas statin use was correlated with a lower rate of HTGP (odds ratio, 0.203; P = 0.009). Finally, the ROC analysis showed that the TGs threshold thought to be causal of HTGP in patients with FL was significantly lower (9.31 vs 14.67 mmol/L) than that in patients without FL. CONCLUSIONS Although with lower TGs levels, patients with FL are much more prone to generate HTGP, and our findings suggest a potential role of statin as protective agents against HTGP.
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- Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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Maringhini A, Rossi M, Patti R, Maringhini M, Vassallo V. Acute Pancreatitis during and after Pregnancy: A Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2028. [PMID: 38610793 PMCID: PMC11012882 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13072028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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During pregnancy and in the post-partum period, several diseases may arise or become exacerbated. Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease with an increasing incidence in Western countries. The incidence of acute pancreatitis during pregnancy is not different with respect to the general population, but this incidence increases in the first 2 years after delivery. Biliary sludge and stones are the most frequent aetiologies, followed by hypertriglyceridemia. Taking care of the mother and foetus through a potentially severe disease requires a team consisting of an obstetrician, a gastroenterologist, an anaesthesiologist, and a surgeon. It is necessary to monitor the health of the foetus/child and the mother during pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium. The management of this care depends on the systemic and local complications, the severity of the acute pancreatitis, and the trimester of pregnancy. Some diagnostic tools and many drugs are not safe for foetuses, while interventional endoscopy and surgery have limitations and can only be used after an accurate evaluation of benefit/risk ratios. Despite these limitations, maternal mortality due to acute pancreatitis is low during pregnancy, mainly thanks to multidisciplinary approaches for these patients. A careful diet to prevent obesity, alcohol abstinence, routine serum triglyceride control, and breastfeeding for at least three months may prevent acute pancreatitis during and after pregnancy.
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- Alberto Maringhini
- Internal Medicine, Azienda di Rilievo Nazionale e di Alta Specializzazione (ARNAS) Civico, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (M.R.); (M.M.); (V.V.)
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- Internal Medicine, Azienda di Rilievo Nazionale e di Alta Specializzazione (ARNAS) Civico, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (M.R.); (M.M.); (V.V.)
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- Pancreas Unit, Azienda di Rilievo Nazionale e di Alta Specializzazione (ARNAS) Civico, 90127 Palermo, Italy;
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- Internal Medicine, Azienda di Rilievo Nazionale e di Alta Specializzazione (ARNAS) Civico, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (M.R.); (M.M.); (V.V.)
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- Internal Medicine, Azienda di Rilievo Nazionale e di Alta Specializzazione (ARNAS) Civico, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (M.R.); (M.M.); (V.V.)
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Alves M, Laranjeira F, Correia-da-Silva G. Understanding Hypertriglyceridemia: Integrating Genetic Insights. Genes (Basel) 2024; 15:190. [PMID: 38397180 PMCID: PMC10887881 DOI: 10.3390/genes15020190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Hypertriglyceridemia is an exceptionally complex metabolic disorder characterized by elevated plasma triglycerides associated with an increased risk of acute pancreatitis and cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease. Its phenotype expression is widely heterogeneous and heavily influenced by conditions as obesity, alcohol consumption, or metabolic syndromes. Looking into the genetic underpinnings of hypertriglyceridemia, this review focuses on the genetic variants in LPL, APOA5, APOC2, GPIHBP1 and LMF1 triglyceride-regulating genes reportedly associated with abnormal genetic transcription and the translation of proteins participating in triglyceride-rich lipoprotein metabolism. Hypertriglyceridemia resulting from such genetic abnormalities can be categorized as monogenic or polygenic. Monogenic hypertriglyceridemia, also known as familial chylomicronemia syndrome, is caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous pathogenic variants in the five canonical genes. Polygenic hypertriglyceridemia, also known as multifactorial chylomicronemia syndrome in extreme cases of hypertriglyceridemia, is caused by heterozygous pathogenic genetic variants with variable penetrance affecting the canonical genes, and a set of common non-pathogenic genetic variants (polymorphisms, using the former nomenclature) with well-established association with elevated triglyceride levels. We further address recent progress in triglyceride-lowering treatments. Understanding the genetic basis of hypertriglyceridemia opens new translational opportunities in the scope of genetic screening and the development of novel therapies.
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- Mara Alves
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal;
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- CGM—Centro de Genética Médica Jacinto de Magalhães, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António (CHUdSA), 4099-028 Porto, Portugal;
- UMIB—Unit for Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine, ICBAS—School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto, 4050-346 Porto, Portugal
- ITR—Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit and Associate Laboratory i4HB—Institute for Health and Bioeconomy Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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Yagi S, Miwa H, Kobayashi Y, Mitsusada K. Infected Walled-Off Necrosis Following COVID-19-Associated Acute Pancreatitis. Cureus 2024; 16:e51889. [PMID: 38327952 PMCID: PMC10849867 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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A 54-year-old man was admitted for fever and dyspnea. He presented with severe COVID-19 pneumonia and elevated amylase and lipase levels. He received treatment for COVID-19 and possible acute pancreatitis (AP). Although pneumonia and amylase levels improved, a high-grade fever persisted. On day 39, abdominal CT revealed heterogenous liquid and non-liquid components with a well-defined wall around the pancreas, and he was diagnosed with infected walled-off necrosis (WON) after AP. It was concluded to be associated with COVID-19 because there were no identifiable causes, such as alcohol consumption, gallstones, or other viral infections. The necrotic collection and fever improved after endoscopic transgastric drainage and necrosectomy. SARS-CoV-2 is becoming recognized as a new etiological infectious factor for AP, and COVID-19-associated AP shows higher severity and mortality. Clinicians should evaluate COVID-19 patients for concomitant AP, and if it is present, they should carefully monitor the development of local complications, including WON.
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- Shota Yagi
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamatsu, JPN
- Department of Respirology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, JPN
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamatsu, JPN
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamatsu, JPN
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamatsu, JPN
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Piñerúa-Gonsálvez JF, Ruiz-Rebollo ML, Zambrano-Infantino RDC, Rizzo-Rodríguez MA, Fernández-Salazar L. Influence of enlarged waist circumference and hypertriglyceridemia in the severity of acute pancreatitis: A retrospective study. GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y HEPATOLOGIA 2023; 46:795-802. [PMID: 36842549 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2023.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Acute pancreatitis is a frequent inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder with high mortality rates in severe forms. An early evaluation of its severity is key to identify high-risk patients. This study assessed the influence of waist circumference together with hypertriglyceridemia on the severity of acute pancreatitis. METHODS A retrospective study was performed, which included patients admitted with acute pancreatitis from March 2014 to March 2021. Patients were classified into four phenotype groups according to their waist circumference and triglyceride levels: normal waist circumference and normal triglycerides; normal waist circumference and elevated triglycerides; enlarged waist circumference and normal triglycerides; and enlarged waist circumference and triglycerides, namely hypertriglyceridemic waist (HTGW) phenotype. Clinical outcomes were compared among the groups. RESULTS 407 patients were included. Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and intensive care unit admission were most frequent among patients in the HTGW phenotype group, at 44.9% and 8.2%, respectively. The incidence of local complications was higher in the normal waist circumference with elevated triglycerides group (27%). On multivariable analysis, an enlarged waist circumference was related to an increase of 4% and 2% in the likelihood of developing organ failure and SIRS, respectively. Hypertriglyceridemia was an independent risk factor for both organ failure and local complications. CONCLUSIONS HTGW phenotype was significant related to developing of SIRS. It seems that an enlarged waist circumference has a greater role than hypertriglyceridemia in the development of SIRS. Obesity and hypertriglyceridemia were both independent risk factors for organ failure. Patients with hypertriglyceridemia were more likely to develop local complications.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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Qiu M, Zhou X, Zippi M, Goyal H, Basharat Z, Jagielski M, Hong W. Comprehensive review on the pathogenesis of hypertriglyceridaemia-associated acute pancreatitis. Ann Med 2023; 55:2265939. [PMID: 37813108 PMCID: PMC10563627 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2023.2265939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023] Open
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It is well known, that the inflammatory process that characterizes acute pancreatitis (AP) can lead to both pancreatic damage and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). During the last 20 years, there has been a growing incidence of episodes of acute pancreatitis associated with hypertriglyceridaemia (HTAP). This review provides an overview of triglyceride metabolism and the potential mechanisms that may contribute to developing or exacerbating HTAP. The article comprehensively discusses the various pathological roles of free fatty acid, inflammatory response mechanisms, the involvement of microcirculation, serum calcium overload, oxidative stress and the endoplasmic reticulum, genetic polymorphism, and gut microbiota, which are known to trigger or escalate this condition. Future perspectives on HTAP appear promising, with ongoing research focused on developing more specific and effective treatment strategies.
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- Minhao Qiu
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Unit of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, Sandro Pertini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of TX Health Sciences Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of General, Gastroenterological and Oncological Surgery, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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Song K, Wu Z, Meng J, Tian W, Zheng S, Mu D, Wang R, Pang H, Wu D. Hypertriglyceridemia as a risk factor for complications of acute pancreatitis and the development of a severity prediction model. HPB (Oxford) 2023; 25:1065-1073. [PMID: 37211462 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2023.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is a major cause of acute pancreatitis (AP). We aimed to determine whether HTG is an independent risk factor for AP complications and construct a prediction model for non-mild AP. METHODS We conducted a multi-center cohort study including 872 patients with AP and divided them into HTG-AP and non-HTG-AP groups. Multivariate logistic regression was performed, and a prediction model for non-mild HTG-AP was developed. RESULTS HTG-AP patients had a higher risk of systemic complications, including systemic inflammatory response syndrome [odds ratio (OR): 1.718; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.286-2.295], shock (OR: 2.103; 95%CI: 1.236-3.578), acute respiratory distress syndrome (OR: 2.231; 95%CI: 1.555-3.200), acute renal failure (OR: 1.593; 95%CI: 1.036-2.450), and local complications such as acute peripancreatic fluid collection (OR: 2.072; 95%CI: 1.550-2.771), acute necrotic collection (OR: 1.996; 95%CI: 1.394-2.856), and walled-off necrosis (OR: 2.157; 95%CI: 1.202-3.870). The area under curve of our prediction model was 0.898 (95%CI: 0.857-0.940) and 0.875 (95%CI: 0.804-0.946) in the derivation and validation datasets respectively. CONCLUSION HTG is an independent risk factor for AP complications. We constructed a simple and accurate prediction model for progression of non-mild AP.
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- Kai Song
- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China; State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Sixth Hospital of Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Fangshan District Liangxiang Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First People's Hospital of Longquanyi District, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, People's Liberation Army the General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Medical Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China; State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China; Clinical Epidemiology Unit, International Clinical Epidemiology Network, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China; State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China; Clinical Epidemiology Unit, International Clinical Epidemiology Network, Beijing, China.
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Rodriguez FH, Estrada JM, Quintero HMA, Nogueira JP, Porras-Hurtado GL. Analyses of familial chylomicronemia syndrome in Pereira, Colombia 2010-2020: a cross-sectional study. Lipids Health Dis 2023; 22:43. [PMID: 36978188 PMCID: PMC10045250 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-022-01768-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) is a rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder caused by mutations in genes involved in chylomicron metabolism. On the other hand, multifactorial chylomicronemia syndrome (MCS) is a polygenic disorder and the most frequent cause of chylomicronemia, which results from the presence of multiple genetic variants related to chylomicron metabolism, in addition to secondary factors. Indeed, the genetic determinants that predispose to MCS are the presence of a heterozygous rare variant or an accumulation of several SNPs (oligo/polygenic). However, their clinical, paraclinical, and molecular features are not well established in our country. The objective of this study was to describe the development and results of a screening program for severe hypertriglyceridemia in Colombia. METHODS A cross-sectional study was performed. All patients aged >18 years with triglyceride levels ≥500 mg/dL from 2010 to 2020 were included. The program was developed in three stages: 1. Review of electronic records and identification of suspected cases based on laboratory findings (triglyceride levels ≥500 mg/dL); 2. Identification of suspected cases based on laboratory findings that also allowed us to exclude secondary factors; 3. Patients with FCS scores <8 were excluded. The remaining patients underwent molecular analysis. RESULTS In total, we categorized 2415 patients as suspected clinical cases with a mean age of 53 years, of which 68% corresponded to male patients. The mean triglyceride levels were 705.37 mg/dL (standard deviation [SD] 335.9 mg/dL). After applying the FCS score, 2.4% (n = 18) of patients met the probable case definition and underwent a molecular test. Additionally, 7 patients had unique variants in the APOA5 gene (c.694 T > C; p. Ser232Pro) or in the GPIHBP1 gene (c.523G > C; p. Gly175Arg), for an apparent prevalence of familial chylomicronemia in the consulting population of 0.41 per 1.000 patients with severe HTG measurement. No previously reported pathogenic variants were detected. CONCLUSION This study describes a screening program for the detection of severe hypertriglyceridemia. Although we identified seven patients as carriers of a variant in the APOA5 gene, we diagnosed only one patient with FCS. We believe that more programs of these characteristics should be developed in our region, given the importance of early detection of this metabolic disorder.
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- Franklin Hanna Rodriguez
- International Center Research In Health Comfamiliar, Comfamiliar Risaralda, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia.
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- International Center Research In Health Comfamiliar, Comfamiliar Risaralda, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
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Kiss L, Fűr G, Pisipati S, Rajalingamgari P, Ewald N, Singh V, Rakonczay Z. Mechanisms linking hypertriglyceridemia to acute pancreatitis. Acta Physiol (Oxf) 2023; 237:e13916. [PMID: 36599412 DOI: 10.1111/apha.13916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is a metabolic disorder, defined when serum or plasma triglyceride concentration (seTG) is >1.7 mM. HTG can be categorized as mild to very severe groups based on the seTG value. The risk of acute pancreatitis (AP), a serious disease with high mortality and without specific therapy, increases with the degree of HTG. Furthermore, even mild or moderate HTG aggravates AP initiated by other important etiological factors, including alcohol or bile stone. This review briefly summarizes the pathophysiology of HTG, the epidemiology of HTG-induced AP and the clinically observed effects of HTG on the outcomes of AP. Our main focus is to discuss the pathophysiological mechanisms linking HTG to AP. HTG is accompanied by an increased serum fatty acid (FA) concentration, and experimental results have demonstrated that these FAs have the most prominent role in causing the consequences of HTG during AP. FAs inhibit mitochondrial complexes in pancreatic acinar cells, induce pathological elevation of intracellular Ca2+ concentration, cytokine release and tissue injury, and reduce the function of pancreatic ducts. Furthermore, high FA concentrations can induce respiratory, kidney, and cardiovascular failure in AP. All these effects may contribute to the observed increased AP severity and frequent organ failure in patients. Importantly, experimental results suggest that the reduction of FA production by lipase inhibitors can open up new therapeutic options of AP. Overall, investigating the pathophysiology of HTG-induced AP or AP in the presence of HTG and determining possible treatments are needed.
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- Lóránd Kiss
- Department of Pathophysiology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Pathophysiology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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- Institute for Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University Hospital Minden, Minden, Germany.,Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Pathophysiology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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Current and Emerging Therapies for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction in Hypertriglyceridemia. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12041382. [PMID: 36835917 PMCID: PMC9962307 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12041382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is a prevalent medical condition in patients with cardiometabolic risk factors and is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), if left undiagnosed and undertreated. Current guidelines identify HTG as a risk-enhancing factor and, as a result, recommend clinical evaluation and lifestyle-based interventions to address potential secondary causes of elevated triglyceride (TG) levels. For individuals with mild to moderate HTG at risk of ASCVD, statin therapy alone or in combination with other lipid-lowering medications known to decrease ASCVD risk are guideline-endorsed. In addition to lifestyle modifications, patients with severe HTG at risk of acute pancreatitis may benefit from fibrates, mixed formulation omega-3 fatty acids, and niacin; however, evidence does not support their use for ASCVD risk reduction in the contemporary statin era. Novel therapeutics including those that target apoC-III and ANGPTL3 have shown to be safe, well-tolerated, and effective for lowering TG levels. Given the growing burden of cardiometabolic disease and risk factors, public health and health policy strategies are urgently needed to enhance access to effective pharmacotherapies, affordable and nutritious food options, and timely health care services.
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Horn P, Radtke S, Metzing UB, Steidl R, Sponholz C, Sommerfeld O, Roth J, Claus RA, Birkenfeld AL, Settmacher U, Rauchfuß F, von Loeffelholz C. Associations of Betatrophin/ANGPTL8 with Septic Dyslipidemia in Human Peritonitis: An Explorative Analysis. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10123151. [PMID: 36551906 PMCID: PMC9775570 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10123151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Sepsis is defined by life-threatening organ dysfunction mediated by the host’s response to infection. This can result in septic dyslipidemia, which is involved in the neutralization of pathogen-related lipids. Knowledge of the regulatory mechanisms of septic dyslipidemia is incomplete. The cytokine betatrophin/Angiopoietin-like protein 8 (ANGPTL8) plays a role in the regulation of triacylglyceride metabolism, though its function in septic dyslipidemia remains unknown. Sixty-six patients were enrolled in a cross-sectional study. Circulating concentrations and adipose tissue (AT) mRNA expression of betatrophin/ANGPTL8 were studied in patients suffering from peritoneal sepsis. Insulin-resistant individuals and subjects without metabolic derangement/systemic inflammation were enrolled as controls. All underwent open abdominal surgery. Circulating betatrophin/ANGPTL8 was analyzed by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and AT mRNA expression levels were assessed by real-time PCR. Standard laboratory analyses including lipid electrophoresis were evaluated. Sepsis patients showed pronounced septic dyslipidemia (p < 0.05 for all major lipid classes). Despite comparable betatrophin/ANGPTL8 mRNA expression in AT (p = 0.24), we found significantly increased circulating betatrophin/ANGPTL8 with septic dyslipidemia (p = 0.009). Expression levels of betatrophin/ANGPTL8 in AT correlated with circulating concentrations in both control groups (r = 0.61; p = 0.008 and r = 0.43; p = 0.034), while this association was undetectable in sepsis. After stratification, betatrophin/ANGPTL8 remained associated with hypertriacylglyceridemia (p < 0.05).
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- Paul Horn
- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Jena University Hospital, 07747 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Diabetology Endocrinology and Nephrology, University Hospital Tübingen, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
- Department of Therapy of Diabetes, Institute of Diabetes Research and Metabolic Diseases in the Helmholtz Center Munich, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
- Division of Diabetes and Nutritional Sciences, Rayne Institute, King’s College London, London SE5 9RJ, UK
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-3641-9323-277; Fax: +49-3641-9323-102
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Xu L, Yu H, Chen L, Xia W, Shi L, Yang Y, Huang Y. The modified computed tomography severity index combined with low skeletal muscle mass can better predict the severity of hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2022; 29:1336-1345. [PMID: 35687043 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Body composition parameters are associated with hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis (HTGP). This study investigated the association between the quantity of muscle assessed using computed tomography (CT) and the severity of HTGP. METHODS The modified CT severity index (MCTSI) was calculated from admission examination data. Patients' characteristics and body composition parameters were collected. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were also performed. The receiver operating characteristic curves and corresponding area under the curves (AUC) were calculated to test the efficiency of the model. A nomogram was then constructed. RESULTS Of the 175 included patients, 138 were male, of which 85 had moderately severe to severe HTGP. Patients with low skeletal muscle mass (LSMM) and high MCTSI were significantly more likely to have moderately severe to severe HTGP. Patients with LSMM had lower body mass index, lower HDL-C level, higher amylase level, prevalence of surgery, shorter umbilical waist circumference, and longer length of hospital stay. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses confirmed that female sex, lipase, total cholesterol, LSMM-MCTSI (P = .004, odds ratio = 23.105), and albumin were risk factors. The TOTAL model that combined LSMM-MCTSI and clinical risk parameters performed best (AUCs = 0.875), followed by other models (LSMM-MCTSI: AUCs = 0.762, MCTSI: AUCs = 0.728). The Delong test revealed significant difference. Finally, a nomogram was developed to predict the severity of HTGP. CONCLUSION The performance of MCTSI in predicting severity can be improved by considering LSMM, which is a promising strategy for the treatment of HTGP.
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- Liuhui Xu
- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Zheng ZX, Bi JT, Cai X, Liu YQ. The clinical significance of body mass index in the early evaluation of acute biliary pancreatitis. Heliyon 2022; 8:e12003. [PMID: 36471835 PMCID: PMC9718974 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Objective Obesity has increased across the globe in recent years and is considered an established risk factor for many diseases. The main objective was to investigate the early assessment value of Body Mass Index (BMI) in the prediction of severity in acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP) and by using BMI to evaluate the severity of ABP. Methods The retrospective analysis was designed to assess the relationship between Body Mass Index and the severity of acute pancreatitis in Beijing Jishuitan Hospital from January 2019 to December 2021. The SPSS 24.0 software was used for statistical analysis, Logistic Regression, and ROC curve for the factors affecting the severity of acute biliary pancreatitis. Results A total of 259 ABP patients were analyzed in our study. The BMI was significantly correlated with the Ranson scoring and MCTSI scoring (p = 0.000, 0.000). The difference in BMI in different severity of ABP patients was statistically significant (p = 0.000). The Logistic Regression analyses confirmed that BMI was an independent risk factor for the severity of ABP (p = 0.035). Combined detection of BMI, WBC, serum calcium, and SAMY in prognosis of the severity of acute pancreatitis positive rate is higher than single positive rate. Conclusion The BMI gradually increased with the severity of acute pancreatitis and was an independent risk factor for the condition. Combined detection of BMI and medical tests can effectively improve acute pancreatitis patients' clinical diagnostic accuracy and early treatment, and help to reduce complications.
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- Zhi Xue Zheng
- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing 100035, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing 100035, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing 100035, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing 100035, China
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Szatmary P, Grammatikopoulos T, Cai W, Huang W, Mukherjee R, Halloran C, Beyer G, Sutton R. Acute Pancreatitis: Diagnosis and Treatment. Drugs 2022; 82:1251-1276. [PMID: 36074322 PMCID: PMC9454414 DOI: 10.1007/s40265-022-01766-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 55.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Acute pancreatitis is a common indication for hospital admission, increasing in incidence, including in children, pregnancy and the elderly. Moderately severe acute pancreatitis with fluid and/or necrotic collections causes substantial morbidity, and severe disease with persistent organ failure causes significant mortality. The diagnosis requires two of upper abdominal pain, amylase/lipase ≥ 3 ×upper limit of normal, and/or cross-sectional imaging findings. Gallstones and ethanol predominate while hypertriglyceridaemia and drugs are notable among many causes. Serum triglycerides, full blood count, renal and liver function tests, glucose, calcium, transabdominal ultrasound, and chest imaging are indicated, with abdominal cross-sectional imaging if there is diagnostic uncertainty. Subsequent imaging is undertaken to detect complications, for example, if C-reactive protein exceeds 150 mg/L, or rarer aetiologies. Pancreatic intracellular calcium overload, mitochondrial impairment, and inflammatory responses are critical in pathogenesis, targeted in current treatment trials, which are crucially important as there is no internationally licenced drug to treat acute pancreatitis and prevent complications. Initial priorities are intravenous fluid resuscitation, analgesia, and enteral nutrition, and when necessary, critical care and organ support, parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, pancreatic exocrine and endocrine replacement therapy; all may have adverse effects. Patients with local complications should be referred to specialist tertiary centres to guide further management, which may include drainage and/or necrosectomy. The impact of acute pancreatitis can be devastating, so prevention or reduction of the risk of recurrence and progression to chronic pancreatitis with an increased risk of pancreas cancer requires proactive management that should be long term for some patients.
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- Peter Szatmary
- Liverpool Pancreatitis Research Group, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Paediatric Liver, GI and Nutrition Centre, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Liverpool Pancreatitis Research Group, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,West China Centre of Excellence for Pancreatitis and West China-Liverpool Biomedical Research Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Centre of Excellence for Pancreatitis and West China-Liverpool Biomedical Research Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Liverpool Pancreatitis Research Group, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK.,Department of Molecular Physiology and Cell Signalling, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool , UK
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Medicine II, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Liverpool Pancreatitis Research Group, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK. .,Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK. .,Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK.
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Liu ZY, Tian L, Sun XY, Liu ZS, Hao LJ, Shen WW, Gao YQ, Zhai HH. Development and validation of a risk prediction score for the severity of acute hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis in Chinese patients. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:4846-4860. [PMID: 36156930 PMCID: PMC9476862 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i33.4846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The frequency of acute hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis (AHTGP) is increasing worldwide. AHTGP may be associated with a more severe clinical course and greater mortality than pancreatitis caused by other causes. Early identification of patients with severe inclination is essential for clinical decision-making and improving prognosis. Therefore, we first developed and validated a risk prediction score for the severity of AHTGP in Chinese patients.
AIM To develop and validate a risk prediction score for the severity of AHTGP in Chinese patients.
METHODS We performed a retrospective study including 243 patients with AHTGP. Patients were randomly divided into a development cohort (n = 170) and a validation cohort (n = 73). Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator and logistic regression were used to screen 42 potential predictive variables to construct a risk score for the severity of AHTGP. We evaluated the performance of the nomogram and compared it with existing scoring systems. Last, we used the best cutoff value (88.16) for severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) to determine the risk stratification classification.
RESULTS Age, the reduction in apolipoprotein A1 and the presence of pleural effusion were independent risk factors for SAP and were used to construct the nomogram (risk prediction score referred to as AAP). The concordance index of the nomogram in the development and validation groups was 0.930 and 0.928, respectively. Calibration plots demonstrate excellent agreement between the predicted and actual probabilities in SAP patients. The area under the curve of the nomogram (0.929) was better than those of the Bedside Index of Severity in AP (BISAP), Ranson, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE II), modified computed tomography severity index (MCTSI), and early achievable severity index scores (0.852, 0.825, 0.807, 0.831 and 0.807, respectively). In comparison with these scores, the integrated discrimination improvement and decision curve analysis showed improved accuracy in predicting SAP and better net benefits for clinical decisions. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was used to determine risk stratification classification for AHTGP by dividing patients into high-risk and low-risk groups according to the best cutoff value (88.16). The high-risk group (> 88.16) was closely related to the appearance of local and systemic complications, Ranson score ≥ 3, BISAP score ≥ 3, MCTSI score ≥ 4, APACHE II score ≥ 8, C-reactive protein level ≥ 190, and length of hospital stay.
CONCLUSION The nomogram could help identify AHTGP patients who are likely to develop SAP at an early stage, which is of great value in guiding clinical decisions.
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- Zi-Yu Liu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, City of Hope National Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 91010, United States
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Geriatric, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510180, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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Prevalence, Severity and Management of Hypertriglyceridemia-Associated Pancreatitis; A 7-Year Retrospective Cohort Study at Canadian Quaternary Care Hospitals. J Clin Lipidol 2022; 16:455-462. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2022.05.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Paquette M, Bernard S. The Evolving Story of Multifactorial Chylomicronemia Syndrome. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:886266. [PMID: 35498015 PMCID: PMC9046927 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.886266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Multifactorial chylomicronemia syndrome (MCS or type V hyperlipoproteinemia) is the most frequent cause of severe hypertriglyceridemia and is associated with an increased risk of acute pancreatitis, cardiovascular disease, and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. The estimated prevalence of MCS in the North American population is 1:600–1:250 and is increasing due to the increasing prevalence of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. Differentiating between familial chylomicronemia syndrome and MCS is crucial due to their very different treatments. In recent years, several cohort studies have helped to differentiate these two conditions, and recent evidence suggests that MCS itself is a heterogeneous condition. This mini-review will summarize recent literature on MCS, with a specific focus on the genetic determinants of the metabolic risk and the latest developments concerning the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options for these patients. Possible research directions in this field will also be discussed.
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- Martine Paquette
- Genetic Dyslipidemias Clinic, Montreal Clinical Research Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Genetic Dyslipidemias Clinic, Montreal Clinical Research Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- *Correspondence: Sophie Bernard
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Yang X, He J, Ma S, Wang T, Zhu Q, Cao F, Li Y, Yang C, Chen C, Lu G, Hu L, Liu J, Chen W. The role of comorbid hypertriglyceridemia and abdominal obesity in the severity of acute pancreatitis: a retrospective study. Lipids Health Dis 2021; 20:171. [PMID: 34838056 PMCID: PMC8627607 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-021-01597-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background The effect of comorbid hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) and abdominal obesity (AO) on acute pancreatitis (AP) remains unclear. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of comorbid HTG and AO and discuss which is the dominant disorder. Methods In this study, 1219 AP patients who presented with HTG or AO were stratified into four groups: non-HTG + non-AO, HTG + non-AO, non-HTG + AO, and HTG + AO. Results The 328 patients with comorbid HTG + AO were much younger (42.29 ± 11.77), mainly male (79.57%), and had higher TG levels, larger waist circumferences, and more past medical histories than the patients in the other three non-comorbid groups (P < 0.001). The comorbidity group developed more incidences of persistent organ failure and local complications (P < 0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that AO (OR = 3.205, 95% CI = 1.570–6.544), mild HTG (OR = 2.746, 95% CI = 1.125–6.701), and moderate to very severe HTG (OR = 3.649, 95% CI = 1.403–9.493) were independent risk factors for persistent respiratory failure (P < 0.05). Age > 60 years (OR = 1.326, 95% CI = 1.047–1.679), AO (OR = 1.701, 95% CI = 1.308–2.212), diabetes mellitus (OR = 1.551, 95% CI = 1.063–2.261), mild HTG (OR = 1.549, 95% CI = 1.137–2.112), and moderate to very severe HTG (OR = 2.810, 95% CI = 1.926–4.100) were independent risk factors associated with local complications (P < 0.05). Moreover, HTG seemed to be more dangerous than AO. The higher the serum TG level was, the greater the likelihood of persistent respiratory failure and local complications. Conclusions Comorbid HTG and AO will aggravate the severity and increase the incidence of local complications of AP. HTG may play a dominant role of risk in the condition of comorbidity. Chinese clinical trial registry ChiCTR2100049566. Registered on 3rd August, 2021. Retrospectively registered, https://www.chictr.org.cn/edit.aspx?pid=127374&htm=4.
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- Xiaoxi Yang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China.,School of Nursing, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China.,School of Nursing, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China.
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M. Hasan S. Role of Leptin with hypothyroidism in Iraqi diabetic type 2 patients. BIONATURA 2021. [DOI: 10.21931/rb/2021.06.04.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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In thyroid subjects, leptin hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormone levels connect; both are emphatically corresponding with adiposity. “Leptin hormone was essentially raised in the hypothyroid topic,” to levels like those seen in corpulent thyroid topic. This study aimed to determine leptin hormone levels, T3, T4, TSH, HbA1c %, FBG, lipid profile in diabetic and diabetic with hypothyroidism patients and compare the outcome with the healthy group. 90 samples were registered in this study with their ages ranging between (40 - 65) years that dole out into 3 groups as follows: thirty healthy groups (G1), thirty patients with diabetes (G2), and category three (G3) include diabetic patients and hypothyroidism as an associated disease. This study revealed a slightly significant elevated leptin in G3, contrasting to G2 and G1. Meantime no significant elevated spotted between G2 and G1. The conclusion could be from this investigation that leptin levels were changed in patients’ gatherings that might be utilized in checking and early analysis of thyroid dysfunction in these patients relying upon the significant connection for leptin chemical with T3, T4, and TSH.
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- Sulaiman M. Hasan
- Ph.D, biochemistry, Collage of Dentistry, Al-Farahidi University/Iraq
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Tan HLE, Hure A, Peel R, Hancock S, Attia J. Prevalence and clinical risk prediction of hypertriglyceridaemia in a community cohort. Intern Med J 2021; 53:363-372. [PMID: 34779574 DOI: 10.1111/imj.15626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hypertriglyceridaemia (HTG) (defined as ≥1.7mmol/L) has a prevalence of 18-33% with significant inter-regional variation. Despite meta-analyses demonstrating its association with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, only 40% of HTG is identified in the community resulting in underutilisation of lipid lowering therapy and specialist clinics. Increase awareness of its clinical risk factors is needed to improve identification and management of HTG to prevent cardiovascular risk. AIMS To evaluate the prevalence, distribution and clinical predictors of hypertriglyceridaemia ≥1.7 mmol/L in a representative community group. METHODS Data were obtained from the Hunter Community Study (HCS), a longitudinal cohort of community-dwelling men and women aged between 55-85 years residing in Newcastle, NSW. Fasting triglycerides were identified based on availability of fasting blood glucose level and categorised according to normal (<1.7mmol/L), mild (1.7- <2.3mmol/L), and moderate-severe HTG (≥2.3mmol/L). Clinical predictors of HTG were assessed using linear and logistic regression models. RESULTS Of 2536 triglyceride levels, 2216 (87%) were in a fasting state and included in the study. Three hundred and two (13.6%) participants had mild HTG and 221 (10.0%) participants had moderate-severe HTG. Significant clinical predictors of HTG included male gender, increasing Body Mass Index (BMI), current smoking, decreasing daily step counts, increasing fasting glucose and higher thyroid stimulating hormone. Alcohol intake and blood pressure were not significant in either adjusted regression model. CONCLUSION Hypertriglyceridaemia ≥1.7mmol/L is common, affecting 24% of HCS. Clinical predictors identify modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular risk management. Clinician education to promote awareness is required to improve patient outcomes. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Hong Lin Evelyn Tan
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle.,School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle.,Hunter Medical Research Institute
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle.,Hunter Medical Research Institute
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle.,Hunter Medical Research Institute
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle.,Hunter Medical Research Institute
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Nagy A, Juhász MF, Görbe A, Váradi A, Izbéki F, Vincze Á, Sarlós P, Czimmer J, Szepes Z, Takács T, Papp M, Fehér E, Hamvas J, Kárász K, Török I, Stimac D, Poropat G, Ince AT, Erőss B, Márta K, Pécsi D, Illés D, Váncsa S, Földi M, Faluhelyi N, Farkas O, Nagy T, Kanizsai P, Márton Z, Szentesi A, Hegyi P, Párniczky A. Glucose levels show independent and dose-dependent association with worsening acute pancreatitis outcomes: Post-hoc analysis of a prospective, international cohort of 2250 acute pancreatitis cases. Pancreatology 2021; 21:1237-1246. [PMID: 34332908 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2021.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Metabolic risk factors, such as obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia are independent risk factors for the development of various complications in acute pancreatitis (AP). Hypertriglyceridemia dose-dependently elicits pancreatotoxicity and worsens the outcomes of AP. The role of hyperglycemia, as a toxic metabolic factor in the clinical course of AP, has not been examined yet. METHODS We analyzed a prospective, international cohort of 2250 AP patients, examining associations between (1) glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), (2) on-admission glucose, (3) peak in-hospital glucose and clinically important outcomes (mortality, severity, complications, length of hospitalization (LOH), maximal C-reactive protein (CRP)). We conducted a binary logistic regression accounting for age, gender, etiology, diabetes, and our examined variables. Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (ROC) was applied to detect the diagnostic accuracy of the three variables. RESULTS Both on-admission and peak serum glucose are independently associated with AP severity and mortality, accounting for age, gender, known diabetes and AP etiology. They show a dose-dependent association with severity (p < 0.001 in both), mortality (p < 0.001), LOH (p < 0.001), maximal CRP (p < 0.001), systemic (p < 0.001) and local complications (p < 0.001). Patients with peak glucose >7 mmol/l had a 15 times higher odds for severe AP and a five times higher odds for mortality. We found a trend of increasing HbA1c with increasing LOH (p < 0.001), severity and local complications. CONCLUSIONS On-admission and peak in-hospital glucose are independently and dose-dependently associated with increasing AP severity and mortality. In-hospital laboratory control of glucose and adequate treatment of hyperglycemia are crucial in the management of AP.
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- Anikó Nagy
- Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute, Budapest, Hungary; Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary; Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Szent György University Teaching Hospital of Fejér County, Székesfehérvár, Hungary
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- Division of Gastroenterology, First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Division of Gastroenterology, First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Division of Gastroenterology, First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- County Emergency Clinical Hospital - Gastroenterology and University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology, Targu Mures, Romania
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- Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
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- Hospital of Bezmialem Vakif University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary; Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary; Centre for Translational Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Clinical Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Clinical Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary; Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary; Centre for Translational Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary; Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary; Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary; Division of Pancreatic Diseases, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute, Budapest, Hungary; Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary; Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
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Paquette M, Amyot J, Fantino M, Baass A, Bernard S. Rare Variants in Triglycerides-Related Genes Increase Pancreatitis Risk in Multifactorial Chylomicronemia Syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2021; 106:e3473-e3482. [PMID: 34019660 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgab360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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CONTEXT Severe hypertriglyceridemia (fasting triglycerides [TG] concentration ≥10 mmol/L) can be caused by multifactorial chylomicronemia syndrome (MCS) or familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS). Both conditions are associated with an increased risk of acute pancreatitis. The clinical differences between MCS patients with or without a rare variant in TG-related genes have never been studied. OBJECTIVE To compare the clinical and biochemical characteristics of FCS, positive-MCS patients, and negative-MCS patients, as well as to investigate the predictors of acute pancreatitis in MCS patients. METHODS All patients referred at the clinic for severe hypertriglyceridemia underwent genetic testing for the 5 canonical genes involved in TG metabolism (LPL, APOC2, GPIHBP1, APOA5, and LMF1) using next-generation sequencing. RESULTS A total of 53 variant negative-MCS, 22 variant positive-MCS and 28 FCS subjects were included in this retrospective cross-sectional study. A significant difference was observed in the prevalence of pancreatitis (9%, 41%, and 61%) and multiple pancreatitis (6%, 23%, and 46%) in the negative-MCS, the positive-MCS, and the FCS groups, respectively (P < 0.0001). Predictors of pancreatitis among MCS subjects included the presence of a rare variant, lower apolipoprotein B, as well as higher gamma-glutamyl transferase, maximal TG value, and fructose consumption. CONCLUSION We observed that the MCS individuals who carried a rare variant have an intermediate phenotype between FCS and negative-MCS subjects. Since novel molecules such as the antisense oligonucleotide against APOC3 mRNA showed high efficacy in reducing TG levels in patients with multifactorial chylomicronemia, identification of higher-risk MCS patients who would benefit from additional treatment is essential.
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- Martine Paquette
- Genetic Dyslipidemias Clinic of the Montreal Clinical Research Institute, Québec H2W 1R7, Canada
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- Molecular diagnostic laboratory, Cardiovascular Genetics Center, Montreal Heart Institute and Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Québec H1T 1C8, Canada
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- Genetic Dyslipidemias Clinic of the Montreal Clinical Research Institute, Québec H2W 1R7, Canada
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- Genetic Dyslipidemias Clinic of the Montreal Clinical Research Institute, Québec H2W 1R7, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Divisions of Experimental Medicine and Medical Biochemistry, McGill University, Québec H3A 0G4, Canada
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- Genetic Dyslipidemias Clinic of the Montreal Clinical Research Institute, Québec H2W 1R7, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Université de Montreal, Québec H3T 1J4, Canada
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Sheng C, Wang Y, Xu Z, Wang J. The Effect of Admission Serum Triglyceride Level on the Prediction of Severity of Acute Pancreatitis in Pregnancy. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2021; 14:3209-3222. [PMID: 34385846 PMCID: PMC8352647 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s318879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Purpose Previous studies indicated that the serum triglyceride level in patients with acute pancreatitis positively correlated with the severity of the disease among the general population. Despite the physiological hypertriglyceridemia in pregnant women, there are no reports on the relationship between serum triglyceride level and the severity of acute pancreatitis in pregnant (APIP) women. This study explores the relationship between serum triglyceride levels and the severity of APIP. Patients and Methods Clinical information of APIP patients admitted to the Shengjing Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University was gathered from January 2012 to December 2020 to conduct retrospective research. The participating patients were divided into mild, moderately severe, and severe acute pancreatitis. The clinical outcomes of patients with different serum triglyceride levels (0–2.3 mmol/L, 2.23–5.65 mmol/L, 5.65–11.2 mmol/l, ≥11.2 mmol/L) were analyzed by performing ordinal logistic regression analysis. Receiver operating curve analysis was used to calculate the threshold value of serum triglyceride concentration that can effectively predict the occurrence of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). Results Hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) occurred in 47% of APIP patients within the group, with a high prevalence among the Han population. In the present study, the serum triglyceride concentration correlated positively with the severity of APIP (r=0.403, P < 0.05). The adjusted logistic model demonstrated that relative to nominal triglyceride levels, the OR value of SAP were 1.036 (95% CI: 0.401–2.677), 3.429 (95% CI: 1.269–9265), 8.329 (95% CI: 3.713–18.682) with triglyceride at the level of 2.23–5.65 mmol/L, 5.65–11.2 mmol/l and ≥11.2 mmol/L. In APIP patients, a triglyceride concentration of 10.7mmol/L or more upon admission was a predictive value for the occurrence of SAP, with a sensitivity of 0.72 and a specificity of 0.65, AUC: 0.708 (95% CI: 0.620–0.796). Conclusion As the serum triglyceride level upon admission increased, the frequency of local and systemic complications increased significantly.
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- Chengcheng Sheng
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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Zheng CB, Zheng ZH, Zheng YP. Therapeutic plasma exchange for hyperlipidemic pancreatitis: Current evidence and unmet needs. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:5794-5803. [PMID: 34368298 PMCID: PMC8316951 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i21.5794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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With changes in lifestyle and diet worldwide, the prevalence of hyperlipidemic acute pancreatitis (HLAP) has greatly increased, and it has become the most common cause of acute pancreatitis not due to gallstones or alcohol. There are many available therapies for HLAP, including oral lipid-lowering agents, intravenous insulin, heparin, and therapeutic plasmapheresis (TPE). It is believed that the risk and severity of HLAP increase with rising levels of serum triglycerides (TG), thus a rapid decrease in serum TG level is the key to the successful management of HLAP. TPE has emerged as an effective modality in rapidly reducing serum TG levels. However, due to its cost and accessibility, TPE remains poorly evaluated until now. Some studies revealed its efficacy in helping to treat and prevent the recurrence, while some studies suggested that TG levels were not correlated with disease severity, mortality, or length of hospital stay. Thus TPE might have no beneficial effect for the outcome. This article gives an overview of the published evidence of TPE in the treatment of HLAP and outlines current evidence regarding individual outcome predictors, adverse effects of the procedure, and TPE in special occasions such as for pregnant patients and patients with diabetic ketoacidosis. Future direction of TPE research for HLAP is also discussed in this review.
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- Can-Bin Zheng
- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Disease, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou 515031, Guangdong Province, China
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- Nursing College, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou 515031, Guangdong Province, China
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Sanchez RJ, Ge W, Wei W, Ponda MP, Rosenson RS. The association of triglyceride levels with the incidence of initial and recurrent acute pancreatitis. Lipids Health Dis 2021; 20:72. [PMID: 34275452 PMCID: PMC8286611 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-021-01488-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background This retrospective cohort study assessed the annualized incidence rate (IR) of acute pancreatitis (AP) in a nationally representative US adult population, as well as the variation in the risk of AP events across strata of triglyceride (TG) levels. Methods Data were obtained from IQVIA’s US Ambulatory Electronic Medical Records (EMR) database linked with its LRxDx Open Claims database. Inclusion criteria included ≥1 serum TG value during the overlapping study period of the EMR and claims databases, ≥1 claim in the 12-month baseline period, and ≥ 1 claim in the 12 months post index. All TG measurements were assigned to the highest category reached: < 2.26, ≥2.26 to ≤5.65, > 5.65 to ≤9.94, > 9.94, and > 11.29 mmol/L (< 200, ≥200 to ≤500, > 500 to ≤880, > 880, and > 1000 mg/dL, respectively). The outcome of interest was AP, defined as a hospitalization event with AP as the principal diagnosis. Results In total, 7,119,195 patients met the inclusion/exclusion criteria, of whom 4158 (0.058%) had ≥1 AP events in the prior 12 months. Most patients (83%) had TGs < 2.26 mmol/L (< 200 mg/dL), while < 1% had TGs > 9.94 mmol/L (> 880 mg/dL). Overall, the IR of AP was low (0.08%; 95% confidence internal [CI], 0.08–0.08%), but increased with increasing TGs (0.08% in TGs < 2.26 mmol/L [< 200 mg/dL] to 1.21% in TGs > 11.29 mmol/L [> 1000 mg/dL]). In patients with a prior history of AP, the IR of AP increased dramatically; patients with ≥2 AP events at baseline had an IR of 29.98% (95% CI, 25.1–34.9%). Conclusion The risk of AP increases with increasing TG strata; however, the risk increases dramatically among patients with a recent history of AP.
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- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA
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- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA
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- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA
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- Mount Sinai Heart, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustav L. Levy Place, Hospital Box 1030, New York, NY, 10029, USA.
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Wu Q, Wang J, Qin M, Yang H, Liang Z, Tang G. Accuracy of conventional and novel scoring systems in predicting severity and outcomes of acute pancreatitis: a retrospective study. Lipids Health Dis 2021; 20:41. [PMID: 33906658 PMCID: PMC8080352 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-021-01470-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recently, several novel scoring systems have been developed to evaluate the severity and outcomes of acute pancreatitis. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of novel and conventional scoring systems in predicting the severity and outcomes of acute pancreatitis. METHODS Patients treated between January 2003 and August 2020 were reviewed. The Ranson score (RS), Glasgow score (GS), bedside index of severity in acute pancreatitis (BISAP), pancreatic activity scoring system (PASS), and Chinese simple scoring system (CSSS) were determined within 48 h after admission. Multivariate logistic regression was used for severity, mortality, and organ failure prediction. Optimum cutoffs were identified using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. RESULTS A total of 1848 patients were included. The areas under the curve (AUCs) of RS, GS, BISAP, PASS, and CSSS for severity prediction were 0.861, 0.865, 0.829, 0.778, and 0.816, respectively. The corresponding AUCs for mortality prediction were 0.693, 0.736, 0.789, 0.858, and 0.759. The corresponding AUCs for acute respiratory distress syndrome prediction were 0.745, 0.784, 0.834, 0.936, and 0.820. Finally, the corresponding AUCs for acute renal failure prediction were 0.707, 0.734, 0.781, 0.868, and 0.816. CONCLUSIONS RS and GS predicted severity better than they predicted mortality and organ failure, while PASS predicted mortality and organ failure better. BISAP and CSSS performed equally well in severity and outcome predictions.
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- Qing Wu
- Department of Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
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Gonzales KM, Donato LJ, Shah P, Simha V. Measurement of apolipoprotein B levels helps in the identification of patients at risk for hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis. J Clin Lipidol 2021; 15:97-103. [PMID: 33328149 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2020.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Severe hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is a common cause of acute pancreatitis, although even moderate HTG may elevate this risk. Identifying patients who are prone to hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis (HTGP) can facilitate early, preventative interventions. OBJECTIVE To examine advanced lipoprotein profile (ALP) of hypertriglyceridemic patients with and without HTGP to identify lipid and lipoprotein parameters which may help improve risk stratification. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of adult patients with serum triglycerides (TGs) ≥ 500 mg/dL who underwent ALP testing. Chart reviews were conducted to identify those who developed HTGP or not. Comparisons of lipid profiles of patients with and without HTGP were performed using chi-square or rank-sum tests. ROC curves were generated to identify lipid and lipoprotein parameters which helped improve prediction of HTGP beyond serum TG levels. RESULTS Fifty-eight subjects were included in the analysis. Twenty had at least one documented episode of HTGP. Among patients with HTGP, median serum TG concentrations were 2832 mg/dL vs. 978 mg/dL in the non-pancreatitis group (p < 0.001). Chylomicron TG/total TG, chylomicron TG/VLDL TG, chylomicron TG/apoB, total TG/total Cholesterol, and total TG/apoB were significantly higher among the pancreatitis group. Total serum TG/apoB had the best discriminant value for predicting HTGP with an AUC-ROC of 0.87 (p < 0.001). A cutoff of >10.6 was associated with a sensitivity of 90% and specificity of 75%. CONCLUSION Measurement of serum apoB levels and calculation of serum TG/apoB ratio may help identify hypertriglyceridemic patients at risk for HTGP.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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Incidence and Management of Hypertriglyceridemia-Associated Acute Pancreatitis: A Prospective Case Series in a Single Australian Tertiary Centre. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9123954. [PMID: 33291273 PMCID: PMC7762124 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9123954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2020] [Revised: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hypertriglyceridemia-associated acute pancreatitis (HTGAP) has been linked with increased severity and morbidity. In this study, triglyceride levels were measured in all patients admitted with acute pancreatitis (AP) to establish the incidence of HTGAP in an Australian center. METHODS A prospective cohort with AP was collated over an 18-month period in a single tertiary referral hospital. HTGAP was defined as AP with triglycerides ≥ 11.2 mmol/L (1000 mg/dL). Incidence, clinical co-morbidities, severity and management strategies were recorded. RESULTS Of the 292 episodes of AP, 248 (85%) had triglycerides measured and were included. HTGAP was diagnosed in 10 of 248 (4%) AP cases. Type 2 diabetes, obesity, alcohol misuse and gallstones were common cofactors. The HTGAP group demonstrated severe hypertriglyceridemia compared to the non-HTGAP group (median 51 mmol/L vs. 1.3 mmol/L). Intensive care unit (ICU) admissions were significantly increased (odds ratio (OR) 16; 95% CI 4-62) in the HTGAP group (5/10 vs. 14/238 admissions, p < 0.001) and constituted 26% (5/19) of total ICU admissions for AP. Four patients received intravenous insulin with fasting and had a rapid reduction in triglyceride levels by 65-77% within 24 h; one patient had mild hypoglycemia secondary to therapy. CONCLUSION HTGAP occurred in 4% of AP cases and was associated with higher risk of ICU admission. Intravenous insulin and fasting appear safe and efficacious for acutely lowering triglyceride levels in HTGAP.
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Lamiquiz-Moneo I, Mateo-Gallego R, Fernández-Pardo J, López-Ariño C, Marco-Benedí V, Bea AM, Ferraro L, Jarauta E, Cenarro A, Civeira F. Glycerol kinase deficiency in adults: Description of 4 novel cases, systematic review and development of a clinical diagnostic score. Atherosclerosis 2020; 315:24-32. [PMID: 33212314 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2020.10.897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Glycerol kinase deficiency (GKD) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by hyperglycerolemia and glyceroluria, which could be misdiagnosed as a moderate to severe hypertriglyceridemia (HTG). We aimed to describe four novel cases of GKD, to complete a systematic review of all cases of isolated GKD published so far, and to develop a suspicion clinical diagnostic score for GKD. METHODS We reported four cases with suspicion of GKD and compared their phenotype with 584 males with triglycerides (TG) > 300 mg/dL, selected as control group (HTG non-GKD). The GK gene was sequenced in all cases. Lipoprotein particle concentrations were measured in all cases with GKD. The systematic review involved a PubMed, Cochrane and Scopus databases search to identify anthropometric and biochemical characteristics of all described cases with GKD. RESULTS The systematic review retrieved a total of 15 articles involving 39 subjects with GKD. GKD cases reported a history of high TG levels resistant to lipid-lowering therapy. Compared to GKD subjects (n = 43), HTG non-GKD subjects (n = 584) showed significantly higher BMI, total cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and gamma-glutamyltransferase, significantly lower HDL cholesterol and TG, and higher prevalence of diabetes. The proposed diagnostic score was significantly higher in GKD than in HTG non-GKD subjects. CONCLUSIONS This is the first systematic review that compiles all GKD cases reported to date including 4 novel cases, and examine the differential GKD phenotype compared to other types of HTG. The proposed score would have a broad utility in clinical practice to avoid unwarranted lipid lowering treatment in GKD patients.
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- Itziar Lamiquiz-Moneo
- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain; Departamento de Fisiatría y Enfermería, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y del Deporte, Universidad de Zaragoza, Huesca, Spain
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- Servicio de Medicina Interna (Unidad de Lípidos), Hospital General Universitario Reina Sofía, Murcia, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Servicio de Medicina Interna (Unidad de Lípidos), Hospital General Universitario Reina Sofía, Murcia, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain; Departamento de Medicina, Psiquiatría y Dermatología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain; Instituto Aragonés de Ciencias de la Salud (IACS), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain; Departamento de Medicina, Psiquiatría y Dermatología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis Due to Hypertriglyceridemia in Italy: A Survey among Physicians of the Italian Association for the Study of the Pancreas: A Brief Report. GASTROENTEROLOGY INSIGHTS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/gastroent11020005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction: The Italian Association for the Study of the Pancreas promoted a survey on exploring the point of view of Italian pancreatologists regarding the diagnosis and the treatment of acute pancreatitis (AP) due to hypertriglyceridemia (HAP). Method: A questionnaire was administered, and it contained four sections regarding epidemiological characteristics of the participants, how the participants arrived at a diagnosis of the disease, how they treated familial hypertriglyceridemia, and whether they knew of the new drugs developed for the treatment of this disease. Definition of AP and HAP: In this survey, all participants followed this definition of AP: The diagnosis of AP requires two of the following three features: abdominal pain consistent with acute pancreatitis (acute onset of a persistent and severe epigastric pain, often radiating to the back); serum pancreatic enzymes at least three times greater than the upper limit of normal; and characteristic findings of acute pancreatitis using imaging techniques. On the other hand, HAP is characterized by serum triglyceride concentration of >1000 mg/dL as the diagnostic cut-off, even though a value of >500 mg/dL has been used for a more inclusive definition, since moderately elevated triglyceride levels have also been suggested as a risk factor for AP. Results. Nine percent of all managed patients with AP had HAP; 5.0 ± 7.7 patients per year had a recurrence of HAP, and the number of recurrences was about one. A diagnosis of hypertriglyceridemia was made by the majority of Italian physicians due to the presence of elevated serum triglycerides at a level of ≥880 mg/dL. Twenty-five physicians treated their patients with fibrates, 23 with statins, 11 with omega-3, one with medium-chain triglycerides, and six with plasmapheresis. Finally, fewer than 50% of the physicians knew of the new drugs to treat dyslipidemia. Conclusions: The results of this survey show that an educational program is important, and we also need an Italian National Registry both for improving knowledge regarding this disease and for identifying the causal factors in our country.
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Bálint ER, Fűr G, Kiss L, Németh DI, Soós A, Hegyi P, Szakács Z, Tinusz B, Varjú P, Vincze Á, Erőss B, Czimmer J, Szepes Z, Varga G, Rakonczay Z. Assessment of the course of acute pancreatitis in the light of aetiology: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sci Rep 2020; 10:17936. [PMID: 33087766 PMCID: PMC7578029 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-74943-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The main causes of acute pancreatitis (AP) are biliary disease, alcohol consumption, hypertriglyceridaemia (HTG) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the effects of these aetiological factors on the severity and outcome of AP. Pubmed and Embase were searched between 01/01/2012 and 31/05/2020. Included articles involved adult alcoholic, biliary, HTG- or post-ERCP AP (PAP) patients. Primary outcome was severity, secondary outcomes were organ failures, intensive care unit admission, recurrence rate, pancreatic necrosis, mortality, length of hospital stay, pseudocyst, fluid collection and systematic inflammatory response syndrome. Data were analysed from 127 eligible studies. The risk for non-mild (moderately severe and severe) condition was the highest in HTG-induced AP (HTG-AP) followed by alcoholic AP (AAP), biliary AP (BAP) and PAP. Recurrence rate was significantly lower among BAP vs. HTG-AP or AAP patients (OR = 2.69 and 2.98, 95% CI 1.55–4.65 and 2.22–4.01, respectively). Mortality rate was significantly greater in HTG-AP vs. AAP or BAP (OR = 1.72 and 1.50, 95% CI 1.04–2.84 and 0.96–2.35, respectively), pancreatic necrosis occurred more frequently in AAP than BAP patients (OR = 1.58, 95% CI 1.08–2.30). Overall, there is a potential association between aetiology and the development and course of AP. HTG-AP is associated with the highest number of complications. Furthermore, AAP is likely to be more severe than BAP or PAP. Greater emphasis should be placed on determining aetiology on admission.
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- Emese Réka Bálint
- Department of Pathophysiology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Pathophysiology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Pathophysiology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine and Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine and Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.,Clinical Medicine Doctoral School, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine and Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.,MTA-SZTE Momentum Translational Gastroenterology Research Group, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine and Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine and Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine and Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine and Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Oral Biology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathophysiology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
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Zeng L, Cai X, Chen J, Jin G, Zheng Y. Role of mean platelet volume in hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis during pregnancy. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2020; 20:592. [PMID: 33023512 PMCID: PMC7539523 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-03295-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis during pregnancy (HTG-APP) is a rare but severe disease with high maternal-fetal mortality risk, which constitutes a systemic inflammatory process accompanied by thrombosis and bleeding disorders. However, the role of mean platelet volume (MPV) in HTG-APP remains unclear. METHODS In the retrospective study, we collected 45 patients with HTG-APP as the HTG-APP group and 49 pregnant females with hypertriglyceridemia as the control group. MPV and other relevant variables at onset and remission were collected and compared. RESULTS MPV were significantly higher in the HTG-APP group than in the control group (P < 0.001), and lower in remission than on onset (P = 0.002). According to the severity of acute pancreatitis, all subjects were classified into mild AP (MAP), moderately severe AP (MSAP), and severe AP (SAP) groups. There was a significant difference in MPV on onset among the three groups (P = 0.048), and the SAP patients had the highest levels of MPV. In addition, only in the SAP group, MPV was lower in remission than on onset (P = 0.010). Logistic regression analyses revealed that MPV was significantly associated with SAP (odds ratio = 2.077, 95% confdence interval, 1.038-4.154; P = 0.039). CONCLUSIONS These results may indicate an important role of mean platelet volume in evaluating the severity of HTG-APP.
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- Longhuan Zeng
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 261 Huansha Road, 310006, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 261 Huansha Road, 310006, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 261 Huansha Road, 310006, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 261 Huansha Road, 310006, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 261 Huansha Road, 310006, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Váncsa S, Németh D, Hegyi P, Szakács Z, Hegyi PJ, Pécsi D, Mikó A, Erőss B, Erős A, Pár G. Fatty Liver Disease and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Worsen the Outcome in Acute Pancreatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2020; 9:E2698. [PMID: 32825458 PMCID: PMC7564684 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9092698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The prevalence of fatty liver disease (FLD) and that of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) share some risk factors known to exacerbate the course of acute pancreatitis (AP). This meta-analysis aimed to investigate whether FLD or NAFLD carry a higher risk of untoward outcomes in AP. In accordance with PRISMA guidelines, we performed a systematic search in seven medical databases for cohort studies that compared the outcomes of AP for the presence of FLD or NAFLD, and we calculated pooled odds ratio (OR) or weighted mean difference (WMD) with 95% confidence interval (CI). We included 13 articles in our meta-analysis. AP patients with FLD were more likely to die (5.09% vs 1.89%, OR = 3.56, CI = 1.75-7.22), develop severe AP (16.33% vs 7.87%, OR = 2.67, CI = 2.01-3.56), necrotizing pancreatitis (34.83% vs 15.75%, OR = 3.08, CI = 2.44-3.90) and had longer in-hospital stay (10.8 vs 9.2 days, WMD = 1.46, OR = 0.54-2.39). Patients with NAFLD were more likely to have severe AP and longer hospital stay. Both FLD and NAFLD proved to be independent risk factors of a more severe disease course (OR = 3.68, CI = 2.16-6.29 and OR = 3.39, CI = 1.52-7.56 for moderate/ severe vs. mild AP, respectively). FLD and NAFLD worsen the outcomes of AP, which suggests that incorporating FLD or NAFLD into prognostic scoring systems of AP outcomes might improve the prediction of severity and contribute to a more individualized patient care.
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- Szilárd Váncsa
- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (S.V.); (D.N.); (P.H.); (Z.S.); (P.J.H.); (D.P.); (A.M.); (B.E.)
- János Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary;
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (S.V.); (D.N.); (P.H.); (Z.S.); (P.J.H.); (D.P.); (A.M.); (B.E.)
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (S.V.); (D.N.); (P.H.); (Z.S.); (P.J.H.); (D.P.); (A.M.); (B.E.)
- Centre for Translational Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, 6725 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (S.V.); (D.N.); (P.H.); (Z.S.); (P.J.H.); (D.P.); (A.M.); (B.E.)
- János Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary;
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (S.V.); (D.N.); (P.H.); (Z.S.); (P.J.H.); (D.P.); (A.M.); (B.E.)
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (S.V.); (D.N.); (P.H.); (Z.S.); (P.J.H.); (D.P.); (A.M.); (B.E.)
- Division of Gastroenterology, First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (S.V.); (D.N.); (P.H.); (Z.S.); (P.J.H.); (D.P.); (A.M.); (B.E.)
- Division of Gastroenterology, First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (S.V.); (D.N.); (P.H.); (Z.S.); (P.J.H.); (D.P.); (A.M.); (B.E.)
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- János Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary;
- Heim Pál Children’s Hospital, 1089 Budapest, Hungary
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- Division of Gastroenterology, First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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Xiong S, Ding M, Li P, Pan S, Li G, He W. A health education model based on knowledge, attitude, and practice used as adjunct therapy for metabolic syndrome complicated with acute pancreatitis: A case report. J Int Med Res 2020; 48:300060520924272. [PMID: 32475291 PMCID: PMC7263165 DOI: 10.1177/0300060520924272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Herein, a relatively rare case is reported in which a knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) health education model was applied in a young female patient with metabolic syndrome (MS) and acute pancreatitis (AP), with a satisfactory effect. The purpose of this report is to provide a reference for a viable health education program in clinical practice for intervention of MS with concurrent AP in the absence of clinical trials. The patient’s unhealthy lifestyle led to obesity, diabetes mellitus, severe fatty liver, hyperlipidemia, and AP. We used a KAP health education model in a nursing intervention and evidence-based multidisciplinary cooperation to develop a personalized diet, exercise plan, education plan, and continuous care of the patient after discharge from the hospital. Within 2 months, the patient achieved weight loss, stable blood lipids, controlled blood sugar levels, and decreased glycated hemoglobin level from 9.0% to 5.4%. This KAP-based health education model has clinical importance as an intervention for lifestyle modification in patients with MS and AP. This approach can be adopted to help other patients to effectively control and prevent the recurrence of diseases.
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- Shuyun Xiong
- Department of Respiratory and Digestive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, GuangZhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Digestive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, GuangZhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, GuangZhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou Old People's Home, GuangZhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Digestive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, GuangZhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Digestive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, GuangZhou, Guangdong, China
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Mosztbacher D, Hanák L, Farkas N, Szentesi A, Mikó A, Bajor J, Sarlós P, Czimmer J, Vincze Á, Hegyi PJ, Erőss B, Takács T, Czakó L, Németh BC, Izbéki F, Halász A, Gajdán L, Hamvas J, Papp M, Földi I, Fehér KE, Varga M, Csefkó K, Török I, Farkas HP, Mickevicius A, Maldonado ER, Sallinen V, Novák J, Ince AT, Galeev S, Bod B, Sümegi J, Pencik P, Dubravcsik Z, Illés D, Gódi S, Kui B, Márta K, Pécsi D, Varjú P, Szakács Z, Darvasi E, Párniczky A, Hegyi P. Hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis: A prospective, multicenter, international cohort analysis of 716 acute pancreatitis cases. Pancreatology 2020; 20:608-616. [PMID: 32402696 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2020.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hypertriglyceridemia is the third most common cause of acute pancreatitis (AP). It has been shown that hypertriglyceridemia aggravates the severity and related complications of AP; however, detailed analyses of large cohorts are contradictory. Our aim was to investigate the dose-dependent effect of hypertriglyceridemia on AP. METHODS AP patients over 18 years old who underwent triglyceride measurement within the initial three days were included into our cohort analysis from a prospective international, multicenter AP registry operated by the Hungarian Pancreatic Study Group. Data on 716 AP cases were analyzed. Six groups were created based on the highest triglyceride level (<1.7 mmol/l, 1.7-2.19 mmol/l, 2.2-5.59 mmol/l, 5.6-11.29 mmol/l, 11.3-22.59 mmol/l, ≥22.6 mmol/l). RESULTS Hypertriglyceridemia (≥1.7 mmol/l) presented in 30.6% of the patients and was significantly and dose-dependently associated with younger age and male gender. In 7.7% of AP cases, hypertriglyceridemia was considered as a causative etiological factor (≥11.3 mmol/l); however, 43.6% of these cases were associated with other etiologies (alcohol and biliary). Hypertriglyceridemia was significantly and dose-dependently related to obesity and diabetes. The rates of local complications and organ failure and maximum CRP level were significantly and dose-dependently raised by hypertriglyceridemia. Triglyceride above 11.3 mmol/l was linked to a significantly higher incidence of moderately severe AP and longer hospital stay, whereas triglyceride over 22.6 mmol/l was significantly associated with severe AP as well. CONCLUSION Hypertriglyceridemia dose-dependently aggravates the severity and related complications of AP. Diagnostic workup for hypertriglyceridemia requires better awareness regardless of the etiology of AP.
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- Dóra Mosztbacher
- First Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary; Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary; Doctoral School of Theoretical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute of Bioanalysis, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary; Centre for Translational Medicine, First Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Szent György Teaching Hospital of County Fejér, Székesfehérvár, Hungary
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- Szent György Teaching Hospital of County Fejér, Székesfehérvár, Hungary
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- Szent György Teaching Hospital of County Fejér, Székesfehérvár, Hungary
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dr. Réthy Pál Hospital of County Békés, Békéscsaba, Hungary
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dr. Réthy Pál Hospital of County Békés, Békéscsaba, Hungary
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- County Emergency Clinical Hospital, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, Târgu Mureș, Romania
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- George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, Târgu Mureș, Romania
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- Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Clinics, Clinics of Abdominal Surgery, Nephrourology and Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Transplantation and Liver Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland; Department of Abdominal Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Pándy Kálmán Hospital of County Békés, Gyula, Hungary
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- Hospital of Bezmialem Vakif University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Saint Luke Clinical Hospital, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Hospital and University Teaching Hospital, Miskolc, Hungary
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- Centrum Péče o Zažívací Trakt, Vítkovická Nemocnice a.s., Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Bács-Kiskun County Hospital, Kecskemét, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Division of Translational Medicine, First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary; First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, First Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary; Doctoral School of Theoretical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary; Department of Gastroenterology, Heim Pál Children's Hospital, Budapest, Hungary.
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary; Centre for Translational Medicine, First Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary; Division of Translational Medicine, First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary; Hungarian Academy of Sciences-University of Szeged, Momentum Gastroenterology Multidisciplinary Research Group, Szeged, Hungary.
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Pothoulakis I, Paragomi P, Archibugi L, Tuft M, Talukdar R, Kochhar R, Goenka MK, Gulla A, Singh VK, Gonzalez JA, Ferreira M, Barbu ST, Stevens T, Nawaz H, Gutierrez SC, Zarnescu NO, Easler J, Triantafyllou K, Pelaez-Luna M, Thakkar S, Ocampo C, de-Madaria E, Wu BU, Cote GA, Tang G, Papachristou GI, Capurso G. Clinical features of hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis in an international, multicenter, prospective cohort (APPRENTICE consortium). Pancreatology 2020; 20:325-330. [PMID: 32107193 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2020.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2019] [Revised: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The clinical features and outcomes of hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) are not well-established. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical characteristics of HTG-AP in an international, multicenter prospective cohort. METHODS Data collection was conducted prospectively through APPRENTICE between 2015 and 2018. HTG-AP was defined as serum TG levels >500 mg/dl in the absence of other common etiologies of AP. Three multivariate logistic regression models were performed to assess whether HTG-AP is associated with SIRS positive status, ICU admission and/or moderately-severe/severe AP. RESULTS 1,478 patients were included in the study; 69 subjects (4.7%) were diagnosed with HTG-AP. HTG-AP patients were more likely to be younger (mean 40 vs 50 years; p < 0.001), male (67% vs 52%; p = 0.018), and with a higher BMI (mean 30.4 vs 27.5 kg/m2; p = 0.0002). HTG-AP subjects reported more frequent active alcohol use (71% vs 49%; p < 0.001), and diabetes mellitus (59% vs 15%; p < 0.001). None of the above risk factors/variables was found to be independently associated with SIRS positive status, ICU admission, or severity in the multivariate logistic regression models. These results were similar when including only the 785 subjects with TG levels measured within 48 h from admission. CONCLUSION HTG-AP was found to be the 4th most common etiology of AP. HTG-AP patients had distinct baseline characteristics, but their clinical outcomes were similar compared to other etiologies of AP.
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- Ioannis Pothoulakis
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Pancreato-Biliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, Pancreas Translational & Clinical Research Center, San Raffaele Scientific Institute IRCCS, Milan, Italy; Digestive and Liver Disease Unit, Sant Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu", Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Eastern Maine Medical Center, Maine, Bangor, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán-Universidad Autónoma de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Hospital General de Argudos "Dr. Cosme Argerich", Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante (ISABIAL - Fundación FISABIO), Alicante, Spain
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
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- Pancreato-Biliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, Pancreas Translational & Clinical Research Center, San Raffaele Scientific Institute IRCCS, Milan, Italy; Digestive and Liver Disease Unit, Sant Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Zádori N, Gede N, Antal J, Szentesi A, Alizadeh H, Vincze Á, Izbéki F, Papp M, Czakó L, Varga M, de-Madaria E, Petersen OH, Singh VP, Mayerle J, Faluhelyi N, Miseta A, Reiber I, Hegyi P. EarLy Elimination of Fatty Acids iN hypertriglyceridemia-induced acuTe pancreatitis (ELEFANT trial): Protocol of an open-label, multicenter, adaptive randomized clinical trial. Pancreatology 2020; 20:369-376. [PMID: 31959416 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2019.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2019] [Revised: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a life-threatening inflammatory disease, with no specific pharmacological treatment. However, concerning some etiologies, early specific intervention (such as ERCP in biliary AP) has proven to be remarkably beneficial. Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) induces severe pancreatic damage by several direct (cellular damage) and indirect (deterioration of microcirculation) mechanisms. Published data suggest that early removal of triglycerides (TGs) and toxic free fatty acids (FFAs) may be advantageous; however, high-quality evidence is still missing in the literature. METHODS Design: ELEFANT is a randomized controlled, multicenter, international trial testing the concept that early elimination of TGs and FFAs from the blood is beneficial in HTG-AP. The study will be performed with the adaptive "drop-the-loser" design, which supports the possibility of dropping the inferior treatment arm, based on the results of the interim analysis. Patients with HTG-AP defined by TG level over 11.3 mmol/l (1000 mg/dL) are randomized into three groups: (A) patients who undergo plasmapheresis and receive aggressive fluid resuscitation; (B) patients who receive insulin and heparin treatment with aggressive fluid resuscitation; and (C) patients with aggressive fluid resuscitation. Please note that all intervention must be started within 48 h from the onset of abdominal pain. Exclusion criteria are designed logically to decrease the possibility of any distorting effects of other diseases. The composite primary endpoint will include both severity and mortality. RESULTS Our null hypothesis is that early elimination of HTG and FFAs reduces the risk of mortality and severity of AP. Sample size calculation suggests that 495 patients will need to be enrolled in order to confirm or reject the hypothesis with a 10% dropout, 80% power and 95% significance level. The general safety and quality checks required for high-quality evidence will be adhered to. The study will be organized between February 2020 and December 2025. CONCLUSION Our study would provide the first direct evidence for or against early intervention in HTG-induced AP.
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- Noémi Zádori
- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary. http://www.tm-centre.org
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary; Hungarian Academy of Sciences-University of Szeged, Translational Multidisciplinary Research Group, Szeged, Hungary.
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- Division of Hematology, First Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pécs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary.
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary; Division of Gastroenterology, First Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pécs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Fejér County Saint George Teaching Hospital of the University of Pécs, Székesfehérvár, Hungary.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
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- Dr. Réthy Pál Hospital, Békéscsaba, Hungary.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Alicante University General Hospital, Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain.
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- Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA.
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik II, Klinikum der Universität München, München, Germany.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Fejér County Saint George Teaching Hospital of the University of Pécs, Székesfehérvár, Hungary.
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary; Hungarian Academy of Sciences-University of Szeged, Translational Multidisciplinary Research Group, Szeged, Hungary. http://www.tm-centre.org
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OBJECTIVE We clarified clinicopathological characteristics of acute pancreatitis in terminal patients. METHODS Pathological changes in the entire pancreas from serial autopsies (N = 183) classified lesions into the following 3 categories: focal neutrophil infiltration, focal necrotizing pancreatitis, and diffuse necrotizing pancreatitis. The former two are possible precursors of diffuse necrotizing pancreatitis. Immunohistochemical staining was performed to analyze pancreatic stellate cells and inflammatory cells. RESULTS There were pathologically acute pancreatitis in 45 patients (24.6%), and no patients were diagnosed with it before autopsy. Focal neutrophil infiltration was present in 22 cases, focal necrotizing pancreatitis in 18 cases, and diffuse necrotizing pancreatitis in 5 cases. Severe inflammatory disease and surgery were associated with acute pancreatitis. Sepsis due to viral or bacterial infection was the most common cause of acute pancreatitis. Patients with diffuse necrotizing pancreatitis showed low white blood cell counts, while amylase levels were not increased. Increase in α-smooth muscle actin and nestin-positive stellate cell numbers in acute pancreatitis was correlated to increase in numbers of CD34-positive vascular endothelium, CD68- or CD163-positive macrophages, CD138-positive plasmacytes, CD3-positive T lymphocytes, and myeloperoxidase-positive leucocytes. CONCLUSIONS Necrotizing pancreatitis without typical clinical signs was frequently detected in autopsy samples. Clinicians must be mindful of necrotizing pancreatitis in terminal patients.
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Szentesi A, Párniczky A, Vincze Á, Bajor J, Gódi S, Sarlós P, Gede N, Izbéki F, Halász A, Márta K, Dobszai D, Török I, Farkas H, Papp M, Varga M, Hamvas J, Novák J, Mickevicius A, Maldonado ER, Sallinen V, Illés D, Kui B, Erőss B, Czakó L, Takács T, Hegyi P. Multiple Hits in Acute Pancreatitis: Components of Metabolic Syndrome Synergize Each Other's Deteriorating Effects. Front Physiol 2019; 10:1202. [PMID: 31620021 PMCID: PMC6763590 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Introduction The incidence of acute pancreatitis (AP) and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) are growing worldwide. Several studies have confirmed that obesity (OB), hyperlipidemia (HL), or diabetes mellitus (DM) can increase severity, mortality, and complications in AP. However, there is no comprehensive information on the independent or joint effect of MetS components on the outcome of AP. Our aims were (1) to understand whether the components of MetS have an independent effect on the outcome of AP and (2) to examine the joint effect of their combinations. Methods From 2012 to 2017, 1435 AP cases from 28 centers were included in the prospective AP Registry. Patient groups were formed retrospectively based on the presence of OB, HL, DM, and hypertension (HT). The primary endpoints were mortality, severity, complications of AP, and length of hospital stay. Odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Results 1257 patients (55.7 ± 17.0 years) were included in the analysis. The presence of OB was an independent predictive factor for renal failure [OR: 2.98 (CI: 1.33–6.66)] and obese patients spent a longer time in hospital compared to non-obese patients (12.1 vs. 10.4 days, p = 0.008). HT increased the risk of severe AP [OR: 3.41 (CI: 1.39–8.37)], renal failure [OR: 7.46 (CI: 1.61–34.49)], and the length of hospitalization (11.8 vs. 10.5 days, p = 0.020). HL increased the risk of local complications [OR: 1.51 (CI: 1.10–2.07)], renal failure [OR: 6.4 (CI: 1.93–21.17)], and the incidence of newly diagnosed DM [OR: 2.55 (CI: 1.26–5.19)]. No relation was found between the presence of DM and the outcome of AP. 906 cases (mean age ± SD: 56.9 ± 16.7 years) had data on all four components of MetS available. The presence of two, three, or four MetS factors increased the incidence of an unfavorable outcome compared to patients with no MetS factors. Conclusion OB, HT, and HL are independent risk factors for a number of complications. HT is an independent risk factor for severity as well. Components of MetS strongly synergize each other’s detrimental effect. It is important to search for and follow up on the components of MetS in AP.
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- Andrea Szentesi
- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.,First Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.,Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.,Heim Pál National Institute of Pediatrics, Budapest, Hungary
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- Division of Gastroenterology, First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Division of Gastroenterology, First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Division of Translational Medicine, First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Division of Gastroenterology, First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Szent György Teaching Hospital of Fejér County, Székesfehérvár, Hungary
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- Szent György Teaching Hospital of Fejér County, Székesfehérvár, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.,Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- County Emergency Clinical Hospital - Gastroenterology and University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology, Târgu Mureş, Romania
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- County Emergency Clinical Hospital - Gastroenterology and University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology, Târgu Mureş, Romania
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Dr. Réthy Pál Hospital of Békés County, Békéscsaba, Hungary
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Pándy Kálmán Hospital of Békés County, Gyula, Hungary
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- Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Clinics, Vilnius, Lithuania.,Clinics of Abdominal Surgery, Nephrourology and Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Transplantation and Liver Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.,First Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.,Division of Translational Medicine, First Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.,Hungarian Academy of Sciences - University of Szeged, Momentum Gastroenterology Multidisciplinary Research Group, Szeged, Hungary
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Pascual I, Sanahuja A, García N, Vázquez P, Moreno O, Tosca J, Peña A, Garayoa A, Lluch P, Mora F. Association of elevated serum triglyceride levels with a more severe course of acute pancreatitis: Cohort analysis of 1457 patients. Pancreatology 2019; 19:623-629. [PMID: 31229460 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2019.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Revised: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 06/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previous publications have reported an association between hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) and severity of acute pancreatitis, but this relationship remains somewhat controversial. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the outcome of acute pancreatitis according to serum triglyceride levels on admission. METHODS Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data, which included all consecutive cases of acute pancreatitis admitted to a tertiary hospital (January 2002-December 2014). Acute pancreatitis patients were classified into 3 groups based on serum triglyceride levels (mg/dl) measured within 48 h from admission: normal triglycerides-mild HTG (<200); moderate HTG (200-749); severe HTG (≥750). Primary outcomes were the difference in organ failure, pancreatic necrosis, acute peripancreatic collections and mortality among the three groups. RESULTS A total of 1,457 cases were included: 1,335 with normal-mild HTG, 77 with moderate HTG and 45 with severe HTG. The rates of organ failure (11.2% in normal-mild HTG group, 15.6% in moderate HTG and 20.0% in severe HTG), persistent multiple organ failure (2.5% vs. 5.2% vs. 6.7%), pancreatic necrosis (9.2% vs. 14.3% vs. 26.7%) and acute collections (21.6% vs. 40.3% vs. 55.6%) increased significantly with hypertriglyceridemia severity grades. On multivariate analysis, triglycerides as a quantitative variable, evaluated in increments of 100 mg/dl, was independently associated with organ failure, pancreatic necrosis, acute collections and mortality (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Elevated serum triglyceride levels are independently associated with a more severe course of pancreatitis. It must be highlighted the elevated frequency of local complications in patients with HTG that increases proportionally and significantly with HTG severity grades.
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- Isabel Pascual
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Clínico Universitario, University of Valencia, Biomedical Research Institute (INCLIVA), Spain.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Clínico Universitario, University of Valencia, Biomedical Research Institute (INCLIVA), Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Clínico Universitario, University of Valencia, Biomedical Research Institute (INCLIVA), Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Clínico Universitario, University of Valencia, Biomedical Research Institute (INCLIVA), Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Clínico Universitario, University of Valencia, Biomedical Research Institute (INCLIVA), Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Clínico Universitario, University of Valencia, Biomedical Research Institute (INCLIVA), Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Clínico Universitario, University of Valencia, Biomedical Research Institute (INCLIVA), Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Clínico Universitario, University of Valencia, Biomedical Research Institute (INCLIVA), Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Clínico Universitario, University of Valencia, Biomedical Research Institute (INCLIVA), Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Clínico Universitario, University of Valencia, Biomedical Research Institute (INCLIVA), Spain
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Elevated triglycerides level in hospital stay as a risk factor of mortality in patients with severe acute pancreatitis. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0207875. [PMID: 30496237 PMCID: PMC6264831 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Hypertriglyceridaemia is one of the most common causes of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). However, the association between elevated triglycerides (TG) level in hospital stay and outcome in SAP patients with normal TG level at admission has not been clearly demonstrated. This retrospective study assessed the serum TG levels of patients with SAP admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in 2017. Variables with a statistically significant association with the incidence of in-hospital TG elevation, as determined by univariate analysis, were analysed using a logistic regression model to predictors. Of the 99 patients included in the study, TG levels were within the normal range in 59 (59.59%) patients at admission. Among patients with normal TG level when admitted to ICU, 28 (47.46%) experienced at least one episode of TG level elevation during their ICU stay. Elevated TG level in hospitalization is associated with an increased length of ICU stay, as well as increased mortality. In addition to other factors, propofol usage was independently associated with the occurrence of in-hospital-TG elevation. To conclude, we retrospectively investigated the incidence, outcome, and risk factors for in-hospital TG elevation events in SAP patients admitted to the ICU. We found a high incidence of both preexisting and in-hospital-acquired TG elevation in SAP patients admitted to the ICU. The TG elevation that occurred during the ICU stay was associated with worse outcomes and long-term hospitalization of the ICU. Propofol usage was independently associated with the TG elevation occurrence in the ICU.
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