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Wang S, Liu M, Yang S, Wang J, Jia W, Cao W, Han K, He Y. Higher Normal Levels of Triglyceride and Low and High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Might Have a Protective Effect Against Activities of Daily Living Disability Within Chinese Female Centenarians: A Cross-Sectional, Complete Sample Study. Clin Interv Aging 2020; 15:225-237. [PMID: 32110002 PMCID: PMC7034296 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s237505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 01/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background and Objective Activities of daily living (ADL) disability seriously affects the quality of life in the elderly. This study aims to examine the prevalence of ADL disability and its possible correlation with lipid profile indicators (LDL-C, TG and HDL-C) among female centenarians in Hainan, China. Methods A cross-section of complete sample study including 822 female centenarians was conducted from the China Hainan Centenarians Cohort Study (CHCCS) from June 2014 to December 2016. Barthel index was used to estimate ADL disability and multivariate logistic regression model was used to explore the relationship between lipid profile indicator and ADL disability. Results A total of 822 female centenarians were recruited in Hainan province, and the median age was 102 (IQR: 101–104) years, and 244 (29.7%) centenarians had ADL disability. After adjustment, 1 mmol/L increment in LDL-C, TG and HDL-C were associated with 26.4% (aOR=0.736, 95% CI:0.592–0.915), 29.8% (aOR=0.702, 95% CI:0.521–0.948) and 60.5% (aOR=0.395, 95% CI:0.257–0.610) decline in ADL disability of female centenarian, respectively. The prevalence of ADL disability showed downward trend with the increase of the quintile of LDL-C, TG and HDL-C (Ptrend<0.05). Increment of HDL-C levels had the strongest protective effect against ADL disability. Conclusion We concluded that a new possible association of higher normal lipid profile indicators, especially HDL-C, might have a protective effect on ADL disability among female centenarians.
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- Shengshu Wang
- Institute of Geriatrics, The 2nd Medical Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Aging and Geriatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics Diseases, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Geriatrics, The 2nd Medical Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Aging and Geriatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics Diseases, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, People's Republic of China.,State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Geriatrics, The 2nd Medical Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Aging and Geriatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics Diseases, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Geriatrics, The 2nd Medical Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Aging and Geriatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics Diseases, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, People's Republic of China.,State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Geriatrics, The 2nd Medical Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Aging and Geriatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics Diseases, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Geriatrics, The 2nd Medical Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Aging and Geriatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics Diseases, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Geriatrics, The 2nd Medical Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Aging and Geriatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics Diseases, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Geriatrics, The 2nd Medical Center, Beijing Key Laboratory of Aging and Geriatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics Diseases, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, People's Republic of China.,State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, People's Republic of China
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Maihofer AX, Shadyab AH, Wild RA, LaCroix AZ. Associations between Serum Levels of Cholesterol and Survival to Age 90 in Postmenopausal Women. J Am Geriatr Soc 2020; 68:288-296. [PMID: 31930739 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.16306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Revised: 11/13/2019] [Accepted: 11/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Although elevated lipid levels predict increased risk of coronary heart disease and death in middle-aged women and men, evidence is mixed if lipid levels measured in later life predict survival to very old ages. We examined lipid levels and survival to age 90 with or without intact mobility in a large cohort of older women. DESIGN Prospective cohort. SETTING Laboratory collection at a Women's Health Initiative (WHI) center and longitudinal follow-up via mail. PARTICIPANTS Women aged 68 to 81 years at baseline. MEASUREMENTS Serum high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol were collected at baseline. Participant survival status and self-reported mobility was compared across lipid levels. RESULTS HDL and LDL levels were not associated with survival to age 90 after adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors (HDL: quartile (Q) 2: odds ratio [OR] = 1.14 [95% confidence interval [CI] = .94-1.38]; Q3 OR = 1.08 [95% CI = .88-1.33]; Q4 OR = 1.09 [95% CI = .88-1.35]; LDL: Q2 OR = 1.07 [95% CI = .88-1.31]; Q3 OR = 1.27 [95% CI = 1.04-1.55]; Q4 OR = 1.07 [95% CI = .88-1.31]). Similarly, no associations were observed between HDL and LDL levels and survival to age 90 with mobility disability. High HDL was not associated with survival to age 90 with intact mobility after adjustment for other cardiovascular risk factors. Compared with the lowest LDL quartile, the three upper LDL quartiles were associated with greater odds of survival to age 90 with intact mobility (LDL: Q2 OR = 1.31 [95% CI = .99-1.74]; Q3 OR = 1.43 [95% CI = 1.07-1.92]; Q4 OR = 1.35 [95% CI = 1.01-1.80]; P = .05). CONCLUSION Neither higher HDL nor lower LDL levels predicted survival to age 90, but higher LDL predicted healthy survival. These findings suggest the need for reevaluation of healthy LDL levels in older women. J Am Geriatr Soc 68:288-296, 2020.
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- Adam X Maihofer
- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.,Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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Colesterol total y discapacidad en ancianos hospitalizados: más allá de la enfermedad cardiovascular. REVISTA COLOMBIANA DE CARDIOLOGÍA 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rccar.2017.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Charlton J, Ravindrarajah R, Hamada S, Jackson SH, Gulliford MC. Trajectory of Total Cholesterol in the Last Years of Life Over Age 80 Years: Cohort Study of 99,758 Participants. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2017; 73:1083-1089. [DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glx184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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- Judith Charlton
- Department of Primary Care and Public Health Sciences, King’s College London, UK
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- Department of Primary Care and Public Health Sciences, King’s College London, UK
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- Department of Primary Care and Public Health Sciences, King’s College London, UK
- Research Department, Institute for Health Economics and Policy, Association for Health Economics Research and Social Insurance and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Primary Care and Public Health Sciences, King’s College London, UK
- National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Shigematsu K, Watanabe Y, Nakano H. Influences of hyperlipidemia history on stroke outcome; a retrospective cohort study based on the Kyoto Stroke Registry. BMC Neurol 2015; 15:44. [PMID: 25880411 PMCID: PMC4376998 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-015-0297-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2014] [Accepted: 03/11/2015] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background Although hyperlipidemia is known as a risk factor of stroke, its effects on the outcome are unknown. The aim of the study is to clarify the influences of hyperlipidemia on the stroke early outcome by estimating odds ratio (OR) for sequelae requiring care and hazard ratio (HR) for death. Methods A total of 12617 stroke patients registered in the Kyoto Stroke Registry with information on a hyperlipidemia history. We compared patients who had hyperlipidemia history and patients who hadn’t. The OR for remaining sequelae requiring certain care on 30 day after stroke was calculated using a logistic regression in stroke as a whole and in each stroke subtype; cerebral infarction (CI), cerebral hemorrhage (CH) and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). The HR for death within 30 day after stroke was estimated by the Cox regression. Results The OR (95% confidence interval) for remaining sequelae 30 days after stroke was 0.66 (0.60-0.73, p < 0.001) in patients with hyperlipidemia history compared with patients without hyperlipidemia history. After stratified by stroke subtypes, it was 0.75 (0.67-0.85, p < 0.001) in CI, 0.59 (0.45-0.77, p < 0.001) in CH and 0.77 (0.43-1.38, p = 0.767) in SAH. The HR (95% confidence interval) for death was 0.39 (0.31-0.48, p < 0.001) in patients with hyperlipidemia history comparing patients without hyperlipidemia history. After stratified by stroke subtypes, it was 0.45 (0.32-0.63, p < 0.001) in CI, 0.64 (0.44-0.93, p = 0.018) in CH and 0.76 (0.47-1.23, p = 0.264) in SAH. Each value was adjusted for age and sex. Conclusions This study suggests that the outcome is favorable for patients with hyperlipidemia history in terms of both remaining sequelae and HR for death. A factor which increases the incidence of the disease could influence on the severity of the disease in a favorable way. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12883-015-0297-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Kazuo Shigematsu
- Department of Neurology, the National Hospital Organization, Minami Kyoto Hospital, 11 Nakaashihara, Joyo, Kyoto, 610-0113, Japan.
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- Department of Epidemiology for Community Health and Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kyoto Kidugawa Hospital, Kyoto, Japan.
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Dhamoon MS, Moon YP, Paik MC, Sacco RL, Elkind MSV. Diabetes predicts long-term disability in an elderly urban cohort: the Northern Manhattan Study. Ann Epidemiol 2014; 24:362-368.e1. [PMID: 24485410 DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2013.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2013] [Revised: 12/11/2013] [Accepted: 12/24/2013] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE There are limited data on vascular predictors of long-term disability in Hispanics. We hypothesized that (1) functional status declines over time and (2) vascular risk factors predict functional decline. METHODS The Northern Manhattan Study contains a population-based study of 3298 stroke-free individuals aged 40 years or older, followed for median 11 years. The Barthel Index (BI) was assessed annually. Generalized estimating equations and Cox models were adjusted for demographic, medical, and social risk factors. Stroke and myocardial infarction occurring during follow-up were censored in sensitivity analysis. Secondarily, motor and nonmotor domains of the BI were analyzed. RESULTS Mean age (standard deviation) of the cohort (n = 3298) was 69.2 (10) years, 37% were male, 52% Hispanic, 22% diabetic, and 74% hypertensive. There was a mean annual decline of 1.02 BI points (P < .0001). Predictors of decline in BI included age, female sex, diabetes, depression, and normocholesterolemia. Results did not change with censoring. We found similar predictors of BI for motor and nonmotor domains. CONCLUSION In this large, population-based, multiethnic study with long-term follow-up, we found a 1% mean decline in function per year that did not change when vascular events were censored. Diabetes predicted functional decline in the absence of clinical vascular events.
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- Mandip S Dhamoon
- Department of Neurology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Biostatistics, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Neurology, Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL; Department of Public Health Sciences and Human Genetics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL; Department of Human Genetics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL
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- Department of Neurology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY
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Welmer AK, Angleman S, Rydwik E, Fratiglioni L, Qiu C. Association of cardiovascular burden with mobility limitation among elderly people: a population-based study. PLoS One 2013; 8:e65815. [PMID: 23741513 PMCID: PMC3669202 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0065815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2013] [Accepted: 04/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Cardiovascular risk factors (CRFs) such as smoking and diabetes have been associated with mobility limitations among older adults. We seek to examine to what extent individual and aggregated CRFs and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are associated with mobility limitation. Methods The study sample included 2725 participants (age ≥60 years, mean age 72.7 years, 62% women) in the Swedish National Study on Aging and Care in the Kungsholmen district of central Stockholm, Sweden, who were living either at their own home or in institutions. Data on demographic features, CRFs, and CVDs were collected through interview, clinical examination, self-reported history, laboratory tests, and inpatient register. Mobility limitation was defined as walking speed <0.8 m/s. Data were analyzed using multiple logistic models controlling for potential confounders. Results Of the 2725 participants, 581 (21.3%) had mobility limitation. The likelihood of mobility limitation increased linearly with the increasing number of CRFs (i.e., hypertension, high C-reactive protein, obesity, diabetes and smoking) (p for linear trend<0.010) and of CVDs (i.e., ischemic heart disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and stroke) (p for linear trend<0.001). There were statistical interactions of aggregated CRFs with age and APOE ε4 allele on mobility limitation (pinteraction<0.05), such that the association of mobility limitation with aggregated CRFs was statistically evident only among people aged <80 years and among carriers of the APOE ε4 allele. Conclusion Aggregations of multiple CRFs and CVDs are associated with an increased likelihood of mobility limitation among older adults; however the associations of CRFs with mobility limitation vary by age and genetic susceptibility.
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- Anna-Karin Welmer
- Aging Research Center (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
- Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- * E-mail: (A-KW); (CQ)
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- Aging Research Center (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Aging Research Center (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
- Research and Development Unit, Jakobsbergs Hospital, Järfälla, Sweden
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- Aging Research Center (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
- Stockholm Gerontology Research Center, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Aging Research Center (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
- * E-mail: (A-KW); (CQ)
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Eisenberg DTA, Kuzawa CW, Hayes MG. Worldwide allele frequencies of the human apolipoprotein E gene: climate, local adaptations, and evolutionary history. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 2010; 143:100-11. [PMID: 20734437 DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.21298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 138] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The epsilon4 allele of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene is associated with increased cholesterol levels and heart disease. Population allele frequencies of APOE have previously been shown to vary, with epsilon4 frequencies generally increasing with latitude. We hypothesize that this trend resulted from natural selection protecting against low-cholesterol levels. In high-latitude cold environments and low-latitude hot environments, metabolic rate is elevated, which could require higher cholesterol levels. To explore this hypothesis, we compiled APOE allele frequencies, latitude, temperature, and elevation from populations around the world. epsilon4 allele frequencies show a curvilinear relationship with absolute latitude, with lowest frequencies found in the mid-latitudes where temperatures generally require less expenditure on cooling/thermogenesis. Controlling for population structure in a subset of populations did not appreciably change this pattern of association, consistent with selection pressures that vary by latitude shaping epsilon4 allele frequencies. Temperature records also predict APOE frequency in a curvilinear fashion, with lowest epsilon4 frequencies at moderate temperatures. The model fit between historical temperatures and epsilon4 is less than between latitude and epsilon4, but strengthened after correcting for estimated temperature differences during the Paleolithic. Contrary to our hypothesis, we find that elevation did not improve predictive power, and an integrated measure of the cholesterol effect of multiple APOE alleles was less related to latitude than was epsilon4 alone. Our results lend mixed support for a link between past temperature and human APOE allele distribution and point to the need to develop better models of past climate in future analyses.
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- Dan T A Eisenberg
- Department of Anthropology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA.
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Arboix A, García-Eroles L, Oliveres M, Targa C, Balcells M, Massons J. Pretreatment with statins improves early outcome in patients with first-ever ischaemic stroke: a pleiotropic effect of statins or a beneficial effect of hypercholesterolemia? BMC Neurol 2010; 10:47. [PMID: 20565890 PMCID: PMC2905355 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2377-10-47] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2010] [Accepted: 06/18/2010] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Data from different studies suggest a favourable association between pretreatment with statins or hypercholesterolemia and outcome after ischaemic stroke. We examined whether there were differences in in-hospital mortality according to the presence or absence of statin therapy in a large population of first-ever ischaemic stroke patients and assessed the influence of statins upon early death and spontaneous neurological recovery. Methods In 2,082 consecutive patients with first-ever ischaemic stroke collected from a prospective hospital-based stroke registry during a period of 19 years (1986-2004), statin use or hypercholesterolemia before stroke was documented in 381 patients. On the other hand, favourable outcome defined as grades 0-2 in the modified Rankin scale was recorded in 382 patients. Results Early outcome was better in the presence of statin therapy or hypercholesterolemia (cholesterol levels were not measured) with significant differences between the groups with and without pretreatment with statins in in-hospital mortality (6% vs 13.3%, P = 0.001) and symptom-free (22% vs 17.5%, P = 0.025) and severe functional limitation (6.6% vs 11.5%, P = 0.002) at hospital discharge, as well as lower rates of infectious respiratory complications during hospitalization. In the logistic regression model, statin therapy was the only variable inversely associated with in-hospital death (odds ratio 0.57) and directly associated with favourable outcome (odds ratio 1.32). Conclusions Use of statins or hypercholesterolemia before first-ever ischaemic stroke was associated with better early outcome with a reduced mortality during hospitalization and neurological disability at hospital discharge. However, statin therapy may increase the risk of intracerebral haemorrhage, particularly in the setting of thrombolysis.
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- Adrià Arboix
- Unit of Cerebrovascular Diseases, Service of Neurology, Hospital Universitari del Sagrat Cor, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Mascitelli L, Pezzetta F, Goldstein MR. Regarding "Statins are independently associated with reduced mortality in patients undergoing infrainguinal bypass graft surgery for critical limb ischemia". J Vasc Surg 2009; 48:1639-40; author reply 1640. [PMID: 19118751 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.05.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2008] [Revised: 05/19/2008] [Accepted: 05/20/2008] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Varma S, Boyle LL, Varma MR, Piatt GA. Controlling the ABCs of diabetes in clinical practice: a community-based endocrinology practice experience. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2008; 80:89-95. [PMID: 18160171 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2007.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2007] [Accepted: 10/30/2007] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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AIMS Determine A1C, blood pressure (BP), and total cholesterol (TC) (Diabetes ABCs) control in a community-based endocrinology practice (CBEP) and compare levels to national averages. Additionally, determine patient factors associated with ABC control. METHODS A retrospective chart audit of 395 consecutive patients seen for diabetes management was conducted for years 2000-2004 to examine levels of control of the ABCs. Multivariate models were used to determine patient factors associated with control. RESULTS Significantly more patients met the goal of A1C <7% in the CBEP compared to national estimates (CBEP: 47.1% vs. NHANES 1999-2000: 37%, p=0.003). Similar patterns were observed for BP (CBEP: 53.2% vs. NHANES 1999-2000: 35.8%, p<0.0001), TC (CBEP: 82% vs. NHANES 1999-2000: 48.2%, p<0.0001), and all three ABCs (CBEP: 22%, vs. NHANES 1999-2000: 7.3%, p<0.0001). The proportion of patients meeting all three ABC goals in the CBEP increased significantly over time (p<0.0001). Multivariate models demonstrated that patients not needing insulin (p<0.0001), and taking fewer BP (p<0.0001), and cholesterol-lowering medications (p<0.02) were significantly more likely to have ABCs in control. CONCLUSIONS Attainment of ABC goals is feasible in a CBEP and can be achieved at rates higher than national averages. Attention to factors that affect these goals is warranted.
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- Swarna Varma
- Pittsburgh Endocrinology and Diabetes Associates, Bridgeville, PA 15017, USA.
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Landi F, Russo A, Cesari M, Pahor M, Bernabei R, Onder G. HDL-cholesterol and physical performance: results from the ageing and longevity study in the sirente geographic area (ilSIRENTE Study). Age Ageing 2007; 36:514-20. [PMID: 17913756 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afm105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol has been hypothesised to be a reliable marker of frailty and poor prognosis among the oldest elderly. We evaluate the relationship of HDL-cholesterol with measures of physical performance, muscle strength, and functional status in older persons aged 80years or older. METHODS Data are from baseline evaluation of the ageing and longevity study in the Sirente geographic area (ilSIRENTE study) (n = 364). Physical performance was assessed using the physical performance battery score [short physical performance battery (SPPB)], which is based on three-timed tests: 4-m walking-speed, balance, and chair-stand tests. Muscle strength was measured by hand-grip strength. Analyses of covariance were performed to evaluate the relationship of different HDL-cholesterol levels with physical function. RESULTS In the unadjusted analyses, physical function (as measured by the 4-m walking-speed, theSPPB score, the basic and instrumental activities of daily living scales scores), but not hand-grip strength, improved significantly as HDL-cholesterol tertiles increased. After adjustment for potential confounders, which included age, gender, living alone, alcohol abuse, physical activity, congestive heart failure, diabetes, cerebrovascular diseases, osteoarthritis, albumin, urea, C-reactive protein and LDL cholesterol, the association of HDL-cholesterol tertiles with the 4-m walking-speed and the SPPB score was still consistent. CONCLUSION The present study suggests that among very old subjects living in the community the higher levels of HDL-cholesterol are associated with better functional performance.
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- Francesco Landi
- Department of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Physiatry, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Roma, Italy.
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