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Koskinen JS, Kytö V, Juonala M, Viikari JSA, Nevalainen J, Kähönen M, Lehtimäki T, Hutri‐Kähönen N, Laitinen TP, Tossavainen P, Jokinen E, Magnussen CG, Raitakari OT. Childhood Dyslipidemia and Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaque in Adulthood: The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study. J Am Heart Assoc 2023; 12:e027586. [PMID: 36927037 PMCID: PMC10122878 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.027586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Background Childhood exposure to dyslipidemia is associated with adult atherosclerosis, but it is unclear whether the long-term risk associated with dyslipidemia is attenuated on its resolution by adulthood. We aimed to address this question by examining the links between childhood and adult dyslipidemia on carotid atherosclerotic plaques in adulthood. Methods and Results The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study is a prospective follow-up of children that began in 1980. Since then, follow-up studies have been conducted regularly. In 2001 and 2007, carotid ultrasounds were performed on 2643 participants at the mean age of 36 years to identify carotid plaques and plaque areas. For childhood lipids, we exploited several risk factor measurements to determine the individual cumulative burden for each lipid during childhood. Participants were categorized into the following 4 groups based on their childhood and adult dyslipidemia status: no dyslipidemia (reference), incident, resolved, and persistent. Among individuals with carotid plaque, linear regression models were used to study the association of serum lipids with plaque area. The prevalence of plaque was 3.3% (N=88). In models adjusted for age, sex, and nonlipid cardiovascular risk factors, the relative risk for carotid plaque was 2.34 (95% CI, 0.91-6.00) for incident adult dyslipidemia, 3.00 (95% CI, 1.42-6.34) for dyslipidemia resolved by adulthood, and 5.23 (95% CI, 2.57-10.66) for persistent dyslipidemia. Carotid plaque area correlated with childhood total, low-density lipoprotein, and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. Conclusions Childhood dyslipidemia, even if resolved by adulthood, is a risk factor for adult carotid plaque. Furthermore, among individuals with carotid plaque, childhood lipids associate with plaque size. These findings highlight the importance of primordial prevention of dyslipidemia in childhood to reduce atherosclerosis development.
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- Juhani S. Koskinen
- Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular MedicineUniversity of TurkuTurkuFinland
- Centre for Population Health ResearchUniversity of Turku and Turku University HospitalTurkuFinland
- Division of MedicineTurku University HospitalTurkuFinland
- Department of MedicineSatakunta Central HospitalPoriFinland
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- Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular MedicineUniversity of TurkuTurkuFinland
- Centre for Population Health ResearchUniversity of Turku and Turku University HospitalTurkuFinland
- Heart CentreTurku University Hospital and University of TurkuTurkuFinland
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- Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular MedicineUniversity of TurkuTurkuFinland
- Centre for Population Health ResearchUniversity of Turku and Turku University HospitalTurkuFinland
- Division of MedicineTurku University HospitalTurkuFinland
- Department of MedicineUniversity of TurkuTurkuFinland
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- Division of MedicineTurku University HospitalTurkuFinland
- Department of MedicineUniversity of TurkuTurkuFinland
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- Department of Clinical PhysiologyTampere University HospitalTampereFinland
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology and Finnish Cardiovascular Research Center TampereTampere UniversityTampereFinland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology and Finnish Cardiovascular Research Center TampereTampere UniversityTampereFinland
- Department of Clinical ChemistryFimlab LaboratoriesTampereFinland
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- Tampere Centre for Skills Training and SimulationTampere University, Faculty of Medicine and Health TechnologyTampereFinland
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- Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear MedicineKuopio University HospitalKuopioFinland
- Institute of Clinical MedicineUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopioFinland
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineOulu University HospitalOuluFinland
- PEDEGO Research UnitUniversity of OuluOuluFinland
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- Department of PediatricsUniversity of HelsinkiFinland
- Hospital for Children and AdolescentsHelsinki University HospitalHelsinkiFinland
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- Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular MedicineUniversity of TurkuTurkuFinland
- Centre for Population Health ResearchUniversity of Turku and Turku University HospitalTurkuFinland
- Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular MedicineUniversity of TurkuTurkuFinland
- Centre for Population Health ResearchUniversity of Turku and Turku University HospitalTurkuFinland
- Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear MedicineTurku University HospitalTurkuFinland
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Sadeq A, Baraka MA, Hamrouni A, Elnour AA. Retrospective cohort study on risk factors for developing ischemic stroke. Pharm Pract (Granada) 2022; 20:2682. [PMID: 36733525 PMCID: PMC9851832 DOI: 10.18549/pharmpract.2022.3.2682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background There is a paucity of studies describing the risk factors for developing ischemic stroke in our region. Objective The objective of the current study was to delineate the potential risk factors for the development of ischemic stroke. Methods We have conducted a retrospective cohort hospitalbased study that has enrolled 231 subjects. The subjects have had presented to the emergency department in a tertiary hospital in the United Arab Emirates. Subjects were diagnosed with ischemic stroke within 24 hours of presentation. Outcome measure The main outcome measure was the development of ischemic stroke during an indexed hospital visit. Results The mean age was 47.5 ±3.2 with a higher preponderance of males over females (60.9%) and 48.1% were ≥ 65 years. The final logistic regression model for the development of ischemic stroke contains seven variables. In descending order, the seven predictive risk factors for the development of ischemic stroke were: hypertension (OR 6.1, CI 2.4-9.5; P = 0.029), coronary artery disease (OR 4.2, 3.7-9.1; P = 0.038), low physical activity (OR 4.2, CI 2.1-9.1; P = 0.035), history of previous stroke (OR 4.1, 1.4-3.4; P = 0.033), atrial fibrillation (OR 3.2, CI 2.6-8.2; P = 0.017), family history of stroke (OR 3.1, 1.3-6.9; P = 0.042) and diabetes mellitus (OR 2.7, CI 1.25-6.1; P = 0.035). The specificity of the model was 58.1%; the sensitivity was 86.1%, and the overall accuracy was 75.7%. Conclusion It is prudent to control modifiable risk factors for the development of strokes such as hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and low physical activity.
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- Adel Sadeq
- PhD, MSc. Assistant Professor, Program of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Al Ain-UAE, United Arab Emirates.
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- PhD, MSc. Assistant professor, Clinical Pharmacy department, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Al Ain campus, United Arab Emirates, Assistant professor, Clinical Pharmacy department, College of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. mohamed. ,
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- PhD, MSc. Assistant Professor, Program of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Al Ain-UAE, United Arab Emirates.
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- PhD, MSc. Program of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, AAU Health and Biomedical Research Center, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab
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Sakran N, Graham Y, Pintar T, Yang W, Kassir R, Willigendael EM, Singhal R, Kooreman ZE, Ramnarain D, Mahawar K, Parmar C, Madhok B, Pouwels S. The many faces of diabetes. Is there a need for re-classification? A narrative review. BMC Endocr Disord 2022; 22:9. [PMID: 34991585 PMCID: PMC8740476 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-021-00927-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The alarming rise in the worldwide prevalence of obesity and associated type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have reached epidemic portions. Diabetes in its many forms and T2DM have different physiological backgrounds and are difficult to classify. Bariatric surgery (BS) is considered the most effective treatment for obesity in terms of weight loss and comorbidity resolution, improves diabetes, and has been proven superior to medical management for the treatment of diabetes. The term metabolic surgery (MS) describes bariatric surgical procedures used primarily to treat T2DM and related metabolic conditions. MS is the most effective means of obtaining substantial and durable weight loss in individuals with obesity. Originally, BS was used as an alternative weight-loss therapy for patients with severe obesity, but clinical data revealed its metabolic benefits in patients with T2DM. MS is more effective than lifestyle or medical management in achieving glycaemic control, sustained weight loss, and reducing diabetes comorbidities. New guidelines for T2DM expand the use of MS to patients with a lower body mass index.Evidence has shown that endocrine changes resulting from BS translate into metabolic benefits that improve the comorbid conditions associated with obesity, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, and T2DM. Other changes include bacterial flora rearrangement, bile acids secretion, and adipose tissue effect.This review aims to examine the physiological mechanisms in diabetes, risks for complications, the effects of bariatric and metabolic surgery and will shed light on whether diabetes should be reclassified.
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- Nasser Sakran
- Department of Surgery, Holy Family Hospital, Nazareth, Israel
- the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK
- Facultad de Psycologia, Universidad Anahuac Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University Medical Center Ljubljana, Zaloška cesta, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, 613 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- CHU Félix Guyon, Allée des Topazes, Saint-Denis, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Bariatric and Upper GI Unit, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK
- Bariatric Unit, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Sunderland, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Whittington Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- East Midlands Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Burton, UK
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, ETZ Elisabeth, Hilvarenbeekseweg 60, P.O. Box 90151, 5000 LC, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
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Wang Y, Fan H, Duan W, Ren Z, Liu X, Liu T, Li Y, Zhang K, Fan H, Ren J, Li J, Li X, Wu X, Niu X. Elevated stress hyperglycemia and the presence of intracranial artery stenosis increase the risk of recurrent stroke. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:954916. [PMID: 36699024 PMCID: PMC9868694 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.954916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Stress hyperglycemia has served as a reliable biomarker to predict poor outcomes after ischemic stroke. However, recent studies have reported some contrary conclusions. Different stroke subtypes may respond inconsistently to stress hyperglycemia. The progression of intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) is tightly related to hyperglycemia. Thus, this study aims to determine the relationship between stress hyperglycemia and recurrent stroke in ischemic stroke patients with or without intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis. METHODS This is a multicenter retrospective observational cohort study. Patients with acute minor ischemic stroke and eligible computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging data were enrolled. The severity of stress hyperglycemia is measured by the stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR). SHR was calculated based on fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels. The primary outcome was stroke recurrence during hospitalization. The interaction of SHR levels with the presence of ICAS on the primary outcome was investigated using univariable and multivariable Cox proportional hazards models. Restricted cubic splines were applied to determine the nonlinear relationship between SHR and primary outcome. A two-piecewise linear regression model was used to identify the threshold of SHR. RESULTS A total of 610 participants were included in the study. The average age of the patients was 61.4 ± 12.9 years old, and approximately 70% of participants were males. A total of 189 (30.98%) patients had ICAS. The patients were categorized into 3 groups based on the tertiles of SHR. Compared with the group with a lower SHR, a higher SHR was significantly associated with the risk of stroke recurrence in the ICAS group (hazard ratio [HR], 8.52, 95% confidence interval [CI], 3.16-22.96, P<0.001). When SHR was treated as a continuous variable, each 0.1-unit increase in SHR in the ICAS group was associated with a 1.63-fold increase in the risk of recurrence (HR, 1.63, 95% CI, 1.39-1.9, P<0.001) with a threshold of 0.75. FPG but not HbA1c was associated with stroke recurrence in ICAS patients (HR, 1.17, 95% CI, 1.08-1.26, P<0.001). Sensitive analyses showed consistent results after adjusting for previous diabetes mellitus, oral hypoglycemic agents and insulin injection. CONCLUSIONS SHR represents a better biomarker to predict the risk of stroke recurrence in patients with ICAS than FPG and HbA1c regardless of previous diabetes mellitus. TRIAL REGISTRATION https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=125817; Identifier, [ChiCTR2100046958].
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- Yongle Wang
- Department of Neurology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Clinical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Clinical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Department of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Clinical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Clinical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Clinical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Clinical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Bethune Hospital of Shanxi Province, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Sixth Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (General Hospital of Tisco), Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Bethune Hospital of Shanxi Province, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Sixth Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (General Hospital of Tisco), Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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Okada NOY, Noda K, Tanikawa R. Microsurgical embolectomy with superficial temporal artery-middle cerebral artery bypass for acute internal carotid artery dissection: A technical case report. Surg Neurol Int 2020; 11:223. [PMID: 32874726 PMCID: PMC7451183 DOI: 10.25259/sni_300_2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background:
Dissection of the internal carotid artery (ICA) is an important cause of stroke. Intravenous alteplase administration and mechanical thrombectomy have been strongly recommended for selected patients with acute ischemic stroke. However, the efficacy and safety of these treatments for ischemic stroke due to ICA dissection remain unclear. Here, we report a case of acute ICA dissection successfully treated by microsurgical embolectomy.
Case Description:
A 40-year-old man presented with sudden left hemiparesis and in an unconscious state, with a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score of 14. Preoperative radiologic findings revealed an ICA dissection from the extracranial ICA to the intracranial ICA and occlusion at the superior-most aspect of the ICA. A dissection at the superior-most aspect of the ICA occlusion could not be confirmed; therefore, a surgical embolectomy with bypass was initiated. It became apparent that the superior ICA occlusion was not due to dissection but rather to an embolic occlusion; therefore, we undertook a surgical embolectomy and cervical ICA ligation with a double superficial temporal artery-middle cerebral artery bypass. The postoperative course was uneventful and, at the 6-month follow-up, the Modified Rankin Scale score for this patient was 1.
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Surgical embolectomy with or without bypass can safely treat acute ischemic stroke due to an ICA dissection that cannot be distinguished between a dissecting occlusion and an embolic occlusion. Thus, it may be considered as an alternative option for patients in whom mechanical thrombectomy has failed or for those who are ineligible for mechanical thrombectomy.
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Larson AS, Brinjikji W, Savastano LE, Huston Iii J, Benson JC. Carotid Intraplaque Hemorrhage Is Associated with Cardiovascular Risk Factors. Cerebrovasc Dis 2020; 49:355-360. [PMID: 32674096 DOI: 10.1159/000508733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Intraplaque hemorrhage (IPH) is a known predictor of symptomatic cervical carotid artery disease. However, the association between IPH and modifiable cardiovascular risk factors, patient demographics, and pertinent laboratory values has not been extensively studied. METHODS A retrospective review was performed of consecutive patients who have undergone dedicated carotid plaque imaging over a 3-year period. Patients were excluded if the MR examination did not include high-resolution carotid plaque imaging. Intraplaque hyperintense signal on carotid plaque images was presumed to represent IPH. The presence or absence of IPH was compared to various demographic and clinical variables. Multivariable regression analysis was performed in order to determine an independent association between variables and IPH. RESULTS Of 643 included patients, 114 patients (17.7%) had IPH in one or both carotids, 529 patients (82.3%) did not; 39.5% of patients with IPH had coronary artery disease compared to 23.1% of patients without (p = 0.0003). Patients with IPH also had higher proportions of hypertension (77.2 vs. 60.7%, p = 0.009), hyperlipidemia (HLD; 89.5 vs. 62.4%, p < 0.0001), diabetes mellitus (29.0 vs. 18.7%, p = 0.01), and a history of tobacco smoking (63.2 vs. 52.6%, p = 0.003). Patients without IPH had, on average, higher high-density lipoprotein levels (46.1 vs. 56.7%, p = 0.003). Factors independently associated with IPH were advanced age (odds ratio [OR]: 1.1, 95% CI: [1.0-1.05], p <0.0001), male sex (OR: 2.5, 95% CI: [1.4-4.4], p = 0.0001), presence of carotid stenosis (OR: 8.4, 95% CI: [4.6-15.3], p < 0.0001), and HLD (OR: 2.6, 95% CI: [1.3-5.2], p = 0.009). CONCLUSIONS IPH is associated with multiple cardiovascular risk factors, in particular advanced age, male sex, presence of carotid stenosis, and HLD. Such risk factors likely play a role in the development of IPH and may provide insight into the pathophysiology of unstable carotid plaques.
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- Anthony S Larson
- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA, .,Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA,
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.,Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Prevalence of Subclinical Carotid Atherosclerosis and Role of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Older Adults: Atherosclerosis and Aging are Not Synonyms. High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev 2020; 27:231-238. [PMID: 32219668 DOI: 10.1007/s40292-020-00375-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Age is traditionally considered a major cardiovascular (CV) risk factor, but its real weight in the absence of other modifiable risk factors is not clear. AIM To compare the prevalence of subclinical carotid atherosclerosis, and its association with the main CV risk factors, between older adults and hypertensive adults. METHODS Cross-sectional study on 210 consecutive patients: 70 older adults (age ≥ 80 years), and 140 hypertensive adults having at least another CV risk factor. Patients had no history of peripheral artery disease or major CV events. RESULTS Mean age was 54.2 ± 7.2 years in hypertensive adults and 88.5 ± 5.5 years in older adults with a female prevalence in the latter group. Dyslipidemia and smoking were more prevalent in hypertensive adults, while chronic kidney disease was more prevalent in older adults. Prevalence of carotid plaques did not differ between hypertensive adults and older adults (48.2% vs 55.6%, respectively, p = 0.311). Age ≥ 80 years was not associated with a higher risk of carotid plaques even after adjusting for other risk factors (p = 0.204). Hypertension and dyslipidemia were the risk factors more strongly associated with carotid plaques in older adults and hypertensive adults, respectively. When older adults with hypertension were excluded from the analysis, prevalence of carotid plaques was significantly higher in hypertensive adults (p = 0.042). CONCLUSION Hypertension and dyslipidemia are the major determinant of atherosclerosis regardless of age in our study. Our findings support the concept that aging is not necessarily synonymous with atherosclerosis and highlight the key role played by superimposed CV risk factors on arterial ''bad aging''.
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Dzeletovic B, Aleksic N, Radak D, Stratimirovic D, Djukic L, Stojic D. Effect of Aging and Carotid Atherosclerosis on Multifractality of Dental Pulp Blood Flow Oscillations. J Endod 2020; 46:358-363. [PMID: 32035639 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2019.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2019] [Revised: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Age-related changes of dental pulp tissue and atherosclerosis of carotid arteries as its feeding arteries could influence the functionality of pulpal circulation. The objective of our study was to evaluate the effect of aging (physiological process) and carotid bifurcation atherosclerosis (pathologic process) on the pulpal microcirculatory system using multifractal analysis of the laser Doppler flowmetry signal. METHODS Three groups of 10 subjects were enrolled in the study: the young group (healthy subjects, 20-25 years), the middle-aged group (healthy subjects, 50-60 years), and the clinical group (subjects with carotid bifurcation atherosclerosis, 50-60 years). Pulpal blood flow (PBF) signals recorded by laser Doppler flowmetry were assessed by multifractal analysis that estimates Hölder exponents of the signal. PBF levels, the average mean values, and the range of Hölder exponents were obtained. RESULTS PBF levels were significantly higher in the young group compared with the middle-aged and clinical groups, and the difference between the middle-aged and clinical groups was not statistically significant. The range of the Hölder exponents was narrower in the middle-aged and clinical groups than in the young group and narrower in the clinical group than in the middle-aged group. The average mean value of Hölder exponents was significantly higher in the young group than in the middle-aged and clinical groups, whereas there was no significant difference between the middle-aged and clinical groups. CONCLUSIONS Our study investigating the multifractality of the PBF signal showed that the aging process and carotid atherosclerosis could affect the complex structure of PBF oscillations and contribute to a better understanding of pulpal hemodynamics.
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- Bojan Dzeletovic
- DentalNet Research Group, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vascular Surgery Clinic, "Dedinje" Cardiovascular Institute, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biophysics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Dental Pharmacology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Dental Pharmacology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Xu K, Yu L, Wan J, Wang S, Lu H. The influence of the elastic modulus of the plaque in carotid artery on the computed results of FFRCT. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin 2020; 23:201-211. [PMID: 31910646 DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2019.1710741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Kesong Xu
- Institute of Biomechanics, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Biomechanics, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Interventional Department, Shanghai Jing'an District Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Biomechanics, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Ultrasound Division of VIP Clinic Department, Dongfang Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Childhood risk factors and carotid atherosclerotic plaque in adulthood: The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study. Atherosclerosis 2020; 293:18-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2019.11.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Revised: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Carotid artery plaque detected on ultrasound is associated with impaired cognitive state in the elderly: A population-based study in Wakiso district, Uganda. J Clin Neurosci 2019; 68:194-200. [PMID: 31301929 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2019.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2018] [Revised: 02/01/2019] [Accepted: 06/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Carotid artery disease which includes carotid artery stenosis, plaques, clots and increased intima media thickness, have been reported by many studies to be associated with dementia. Dementia is an end stage of usually asymptomatic cognitive impairment. Risk factors of carotid artery disease include; age, atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, shorter years in school, history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, stroke and depression. This study set out to determine the prevalence of abnormal carotid ultrasound findings and their association with cognitive function among the adults ≥60 years in Wakiso district, Uganda in 2018. A total of 210 participants were included. Carotid artery stenosis, presence of plaque, stenosis and intima-media thickness were assessed by ultrasound. Cognitive status was assessed using a Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) test. The prevalence of plaque was 21.4%. Variables which included; presence of plaque, age, education, gender, marital status, whether participant stayed alone or with someone else, care for self, occupation status, division of staying and history of smoking. The presence of plaque was associated with an abnormal cognitive function at both univariate and multivariate analysis with respective OR = 3.8 (95% CI = 1.90-7.54, p-value = 0.0001) and OR = 3.4 (95% CI = 1.38-8.15, p-value = 0.007). The cognitive function distribution was 43.8%, 19%, 34.3% and 2.9% within the normal, mild, moderate, and severe cognitive function status respectively. This study showed that prevalence of carotid artery plaque was high in this elderly population in Wakiso district Uganda. Also, carotid artery plaque was associated with abnormal cognitive function.
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Sahadevan M, Chee KH, Tai MLS. Prevalence of extracranial carotid atherosclerosis in the patients with coronary artery disease in a tertiary hospital in Malaysia. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e15082. [PMID: 30985661 PMCID: PMC6485885 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000015082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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There is limited information regarding the prevalence of extracranial carotid atherosclerosis in the patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in South East Asia. The primary objective was to assess the prevalence of extracranial carotid stenosis, raised carotid intima media thickness (CIMT), and plaques in the patients with CAD undergoing elective CABG. The secondary objective was to evaluate the risk factors for extracranial carotid atherosclerosis.A total of 119 consecutive patients with CAD undergoing elective CABG in a tertiary hospital in Malaysia were recruited. Data on the demographic characteristics and risk factors were collected. The ultrasound carotid Doppler findings comprising of raised CIMT, plaques, and stenosis in the extracranial carotid vessels were recorded.The mean age of the patients was 64.26 ± 10.12 (range 42-89). Most of the patients were men (73.1%). The patients consisted of 44 (37%) Malays, 26 (21.8%) Chinese, and 49 (41.2%) Indians.A total of 67 (56.3%) patients had raised CIMT, 89 (74.8%) patients had plaques, and 10 (8.4%) patients had stenosis in the internal and common carotid arteries. The mean age of patients with plaques was higher compared to those without plaques (66.00 ± 9.63 vs 59.10 ± 9.92, P = .001). The body mass index (BMI) of patients with stenosis was higher compared to those without stenosis (28.35 ± 4.92 vs 25.75 ± 3.16, P = .02).The patients with plaques were more likely to be older, whereas the patients with carotid stenosis were more likely to have higher BMI.
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Kaveshnikov VS, Serebryakova VN, Trubacheva IA, Shalnova SA. Carotid Atherosclerosis Severity in Unorganized Adult Population. RATIONAL PHARMACOTHERAPY IN CARDIOLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.20996/1819-6446-2019-15-1-84-89] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Aim.To study sex and age distribution of ultrasound parameters characterizing carotid atherosclerotic (CAS) severity in the unorganized urban population.Material and methods. The data obtained in Tomsk as a fragment of the ESSE-RF study are presented (n=1600; 25-64 years age; 59% – women). All participants signed informed consent. We studied CAS plaque count, both total and maximum plaque thickness and stenosis degree in the carotid arteries.Results. The general population quantitative indicators of CAS increased with age, most actively in 40-54 years in men and 45-59 years in women. At the age of 40-44 years in men, the growth of the general population indicators was due to a noticeable increase in both plaque prevalence and of CAS severity. In 45-49 years, the prevalence increased intensively, whereas in 50-54 years growth of plaque count/size indicators were more attributive. In women 45-59 years old formation of the general population indicators concerned was mostly due to steady increase in the plaque prevalence, while out of all quantitative CAS parameters the total stenosis degree only increased significantly in 50-54 years. The general population indicators of CAS severity were higher in men than in women starting up with the age of 40 and until 55 the gender effect was merely explained by the difference in the plaque prevalence.Conclusion. Features of the gender and age distribution of the quantitative parameters of CAS among the adult urban population are determined; the age periods of their most active growth are established. The presented data on the CAS severity percentile distribution can be useful as an additional tool for risk stratification and the choice of therapy/lifestyle modification tactics in people of working age. Further studies are needed to help to explain the trends and to clarify the predictive role of the indicators studied.
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- V. S. Kaveshnikov
- Cardiology Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Centre, Russian Academy of Sciences
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- Cardiology Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Centre, Russian Academy of Sciences
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- Cardiology Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Centre, Russian Academy of Sciences
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- National Medical Research Center for Preventive Medicine
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Ong CT, Wong YS, Sung SF, Wu CS, Hsu YC, Su YH, Hung LC. Progression of Mild to Moderate Stenosis in the Internal Carotid Arteries of Patients With Ischemic Stroke. Front Neurol 2018; 9:1043. [PMID: 30559712 PMCID: PMC6287004 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2018.01043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background and purpose: Severe stenosis in the internal carotid artery may increase the risk of ischemic stroke. The factors that affect the progression of carotid artery stenosis in patients with ischemic stroke are poorly studied. No guidelines for the duration of follow-up of patients with ischemic stroke through carotid ultrasonography exist. Methods: In this retrospective study, 179 patients (108 men; mean age, 68 years) with ischemic stroke and mild to moderate stenosis in the internal carotid artery (ICA) were recruited. Carotid artery ultrasonography was performed over the period of January 2013 to June 2016 with a median follow-up of 36 months (mean 36.5 ± 3.5 months). The severity of carotid artery stenosis was estimated with the following equation: 1- (narrowest ICA diameter/total lumen diameter at the narrowest site). The severity of stenosis was categorized into grades I (0-29%), II (30-49%), III (50-59%), and IV (60-69%). The patient's stenosis grade was defined on the basis of the stenosis rate of the ICA side with most severe stenosis. Results: Stenosis progressed in 17.9% (64/358) of the vessels in 30.7% (55/179) of patients. The risk of stenosis progression increased as the severity of ICA stenosis increased. Patients with stenosis rates of above 50% are at a higher risk of stenosis progression than those with stenosis rate of < 50%. Relative to the patient group with an ICA stenosis rate of 0-29%, the adjusted odds ratios of stenosis progression were 2.33 (p = 0.03; 95% CI: 1.05~5.17), 3.50 (p = 0.09; 95% CI: 0.81~15.84), and 6.61 (p = 0.03; 95% CI: 1.01~39.61) in patient groups with ICA stenosis rates of 30-49%, 50-59%, and 60-69%, respectively. Hyper-LDL-cholesterolemia (Hyper-LDL-c) also increased the risk of stenosis progression, with an adjusted odds ratio of 2.22 (p = 0.03; 95% CI: 1.05~4.71). Conclusion: The rate of ICA stenosis progression increases with stenosis grade. Patients with ICA stenosis severity >50% and Hyper-LDL-c have high rates of stenosis progression. For the patients with stroke and ICA stenosis severity >50%, annual follow up through carotid artery ultrasonography may be necessary.
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- Cheung-Ter Ong
- Department of NeurologyChia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Chung Jen Junior College of NursingHealth Science and Management, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
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- Department of Family MedicineChia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
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- Department of NeurologyChia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
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- Department of NeurologyChia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
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- Department of NeurologyChia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
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- Department of NeurologyChia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
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- Department of NeurologyChia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
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Hage B, Way E, Barlow SM, Bashford GR. Real-Time Cerebral Hemodynamic Response to Tactile Somatosensory Stimulation. J Neuroimaging 2018; 28:615-620. [PMID: 29992676 PMCID: PMC6212317 DOI: 10.1111/jon.12546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2018] [Revised: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Recent studies in rodents suggest that somatosensory stimulation could provide neuroprotection during ischemic stroke by inducing plasticity in the cortex-vasculature relationship. While functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has shown that somatosensory stimulation increases cerebral blood flow (CBF) over several seconds, subsecond changes in CBF in the basal cerebral arteries have rarely been studied due to temporal resolution limitations. This study characterized hemodynamic changes in the middle cerebral arteries (MCAs) during somatosensory stimulation with high temporal resolution (100 samples/s) using functional transcranial Doppler ultrasound (fTCD). METHODS Pneumotactile somatosensory stimulation, consisting of punctate pressure pulses traversing the glabrous skin of the hand at 25 cm/s, was used to induce CBF velocity (CBFV) response curves. Changes in CBFV were measured in the bilateral MCAs using fTCD. All 12 subjects underwent three consecutive trials consisting of 20 seconds of stimulation followed by 5 minutes of rest. RESULTS Sharp, bilateral increases in CBFV of about 20% (left MCA = 20.5%, right MCA = 18.8%) and sharp decreases in pulsatility index of about 8% were observed during stimulation. Left lateralization of up to 3.9% was also observed. The magnitude of the initial increase in CBFV showed significant adaptation between subsequent trials. CONCLUSIONS Pneumotactile somatosensory stimulation is a potent stimulus that can evoke large, rapid hemodynamic changes, with adaptation between successive stimulus applications. Due to its high temporal resolution, fTCD is useful for identifying quickly evolving hemodynamic responses, and for correlating changes in hemodynamic parameters such as pulsatility index (PI) and CBFV.
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- Benjamin Hage
- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Kaveshnikov VS, Serebryakova VN, Trubacheva IA, Shalnova SA. Association of Conventional Cardiovascular Risk Factors with Carotid Atherosclerosis Prevalence in General Population. RATIONAL PHARMACOTHERAPY IN CARDIOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.20996/1819-6446-2018-14-4-552-557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Material and methods. In the cross-sectional population-based study of general unorganized population of Tomsk aged 25-64 years ultrasound screening examination of the carotid arteries was done for detection of atherosclerotic plaques (plaque). As potential plaque determinants the following factors were studied: age, gender, smoking, low and high density lipoproteins (LDL-C and HDL-C), triglycerides, arterial hypertension, body mass index (BMI), low educational status (LES), high-sensitive C-reactive protein, glucose, diabetes mellitus, antihypertensive and hypolipidemic therapy. Study of relationships was carried out with logistic regression analysis. The error probability of less than 5% was considered statistically significant.Results. In the crude analysis most of the determinants under study showed statistically significant relationship with plaque presence. After adjustment for age and sex, LDL-C, smoking and LES were associated with CAS prevalence. In multivariable regression analysis 9 risk factors appeared to be independently associated with plaque presence, wherein age, male sex, LDL-C, BMI and HDL-C were the most significant. In the participants of 50 years and older the smoking effect was the next in significance after LDL-C.Conclusion. The results obtained focus attention on the comparative value of the major atherogenic risk factors and suggest that currently effective and timely control of LDL-C is of primary importance for prevention of carotid atherosclerosis in the general working-age population. As well the findings of the study evidence that at the population level smoking is still one of the leading atherogenic risk factors.
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Soliman RH, Oraby MI, Fathy M, Essam AM. Risk factors of acute ischemic stroke in patients presented to Beni-Suef University Hospital: prevalence and relation to stroke severity at presentation. THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, PSYCHIATRY AND NEUROSURGERY 2018; 54:8. [PMID: 29780228 PMCID: PMC5954772 DOI: 10.1186/s41983-018-0012-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2017] [Accepted: 03/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute ischemic stroke is one of the major causes of disability and death worldwide. Effective prevention remains the best approach for reducing the burden of stroke. The aim of this work was to study the prevalence of stroke risk factors and the possible relation between such risk factors and the disease severity at presentation in a sample of stroke patients presented to Beni-Suef University Hospital, north Upper Egypt. METHODS A sample of 167 patients of acute ischemic stroke recruited from Beni-Suef University Hospital was included in this cross-sectional descriptive study. All subjects were subjected to history taking, clinical, laboratory, and radiological evaluation. Stroke severity and disability were evaluated by National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) respectively. RESULTS Hypertension was detected in 104 patients (62.3%), dyslipidemia was detected in 79 patients (58.1%), and 69 patients (41.3%) were smokers. Diabetes mellitus was detected in 58 patients (34.7%) with high prevalence of cardio-embolic risk factor, 36 patients (21.6%) had rheumatic heart, and 44 patients (26.3%) had atrial fibrillation.NIHSS score was significantly higher in hypertensive patients (P value = 0.023) and in patients who had carotid stenosis ≥ 50% (P value = 0.011), whereas there was no significant relation between NIHSS score and diabetes mellitus (P = 0.221), dyslipidemia (P = 0.834), patients with history of cardio-embolic stroke (P = 0.085), previous ischemic stroke (P = 0.316), or sex (P = 0.343).mRS score was significantly higher in patients with age > 45 years old (P < 0.001), hypertension (P < 0.001), cardio-embolic risk factor (P = 0.044), and carotid stenosis ≥ 50% (P = 0.017), whereas there was no significant relation between mRS score and diabetes mellitus, previous ischemic stroke, or sex. CONCLUSIONS The most common risk factor for stroke was hypertension followed by dyslipidemia and then smoking with higher incidence of rheumatic heart diseases due to lowered living conditions. Age, hypertension, cardio-embolic risk factors, and carotid stenosis ≥ 50% have negative impact on stroke severity and disability.
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- Rasha H. Soliman
- Department of Neurology, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511 Egypt
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- Department of Neurology, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511 Egypt
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- Department of Cardiology, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Neurology, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511 Egypt
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Chou CL, Wu YJ, Hung CL, Liu CC, Wang SD, Wu TW, Wang LY, Yeh HI. Segment-specific prevalence of carotid artery plaque and stenosis in middle-aged adults and elders in Taiwan: A community-based study. J Formos Med Assoc 2018; 118:64-71. [PMID: 29395388 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2018.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2017] [Revised: 11/18/2017] [Accepted: 01/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Plaque in carotid arteries (CAs) is a major factor of systemic atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The left and right CAs have different anatomic and geometric features and may influence the predictability of CVD. However, the site- and segment-specific prevalence of carotid plaques (CP) and study on severity of carotid atherosclerosis with CVD risks was very limited. METHODS We enrolled 1539 healthy residents aged 40-to-74 years from two northern districts in Taiwan. All volunteers received high resolution B-mode carotid ultrasound scans and CVD risk factors evaluations. RESULTS The prevalence rate of extracranial CP was 21.9% in females and 33.8% in males. Carotid bifurcation is the most affected segment. As compared with the right CAs, the age-sex-adjusted matched odds ratio of having plaques in the left CAs was 1.32 (95% confidence interval = 1.02-1.73). The proportions of subjects had a total plaque number≥2, maximum stenosis≥30%, and plaque score≥3 were 8.9, 10.3, and 7.2%, respectively, in females and were 17.7, 17.2, and 15.1%, respectively, in males. Among subjects with moderate and severe carotid atherosclerosis, the mean ± SD of estimated 10-year CVD risk was 19.1 ± 14.6% and more than 65% of them need intensive blood pressure, lipids, or sugar controls. CONCLUSION We found that bifurcation was the most prevalent segment, and left CAs was more likely to form plaque than right CAs. The major CVD risk factors were highly prevalent and the estimated CVD risks were high in subjects with more advanced carotid atherosclerosis. The study provides further direction for CVD prevention and treatment.
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- Chao-Liang Chou
- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Department of Neurology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Cortés YI, Catov JM, Brooks M, Harlow SD, Isasi CR, Jackson EA, Matthews KA, Thurston RC, Barinas-Mitchell E. History of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes, Blood Pressure, and Subclinical Vascular Measures in Late Midlife: SWAN (Study of Women's Health Across the Nation). J Am Heart Assoc 2017; 7:e007138. [PMID: 29288157 PMCID: PMC5778964 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.117.007138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 10/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth (PTB), have been associated with elevated risk of maternal cardiovascular disease, but their effect on late midlife blood pressure (BP) and subclinical vascular measures remains understudied. METHODS AND RESULTS We conducted a cross-sectional analysis with 1220 multiethnic parous women enrolled in SWAN (Study of Women's Health Across the Nation) to evaluate the impact of self-reported history of adverse pregnancy outcomes (PTB, small-for-gestational-age, stillbirth), on maternal BP, mean arterial pressure, and subclinical vascular measures (carotid intima-media thickness, plaque, and pulse wave velocity) in late midlife. We also examined whether these associations were modified by race/ethnicity. Associations were tested in linear and logistic regression models adjusting for sociodemographics, reproductive factors, cardiovascular risk factors, and medications. Women were on average aged 60 years and 255 women reported a history of an adverse pregnancy outcome. In fully adjusted models, history of PTB was associated with higher BP (systolic: β=6.40; SE, 1.62 [P<0.0001] and diastolic: β=3.18; SE, 0.98 [P=0.001]) and mean arterial pressure (β=4.55; SE 1.13 [P<0.0001]). PTB was associated with lower intima-media thickness, but not after excluding women with prevalent hypertension. There were no significant associations with other subclinical vascular measures. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest that history of PTB is associated with higher BP and mean arterial pressure in late midlife. Adverse pregnancy outcomes were not significantly related to subclinical cardiovascular disease when excluding women with prevalent hypertension. Future studies across the menopause transition may be important to assess the impact of adverse pregnancy outcomes on midlife progression of BP.
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- Yamnia I Cortés
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences and Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
- Department of Magee, Women's Research Institute, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health Systems, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA
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Figurek A, Spasovski G, Popovic-Pejicic S. FGF23 Level and Intima-Media Thickness Are Elevated From Early Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease. Ther Apher Dial 2017; 22:40-48. [PMID: 28971600 DOI: 10.1111/1744-9987.12592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2017] [Revised: 05/15/2017] [Accepted: 06/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Considering high cardiovascular (CV) risk in chronic kidney disease (CKD), the aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the association between carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and fibroblast growth factor (FGF) 23 as important players in CV pathophysiology. Eighty-seven patients with mean estimated glomerular filtration rate 40.1 mL/min per 1.73 m2 were involved. FGF23 and IMT were elevated from early stages of CKD. Mean IMT value was 1.10 ± 0.20 mm, being significantly elevated starting from early CKD, showing no correlation with FGF23 (r = -0.01, P = -0.91). Unlike the FGF23 level that followed worsening of kidney function, IMT was increasing only in the initial CKD stages, with no further increase from CKD stage 3 on. Although we found no direct association between current use of vitamin D and statin therapy, this may be associated with the sustained reference values of lipid and vitamin D status under treatment that further preclude worsening of IMT in patients with advanced CKD.
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- Andreja Figurek
- Department of Nephrology, University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.,Medical Faculty, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- University Department of Nephrology, Medical Faculty, Skopje, Macedonia
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- Department of Endocrinology, University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.,Medical Faculty, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Rehni AK, Liu A, Perez-Pinzon MA, Dave KR. Diabetic aggravation of stroke and animal models. Exp Neurol 2017; 292:63-79. [PMID: 28274862 PMCID: PMC5400679 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2017.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2016] [Revised: 02/03/2017] [Accepted: 03/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Cerebral ischemia in diabetics results in severe brain damage. Different animal models of cerebral ischemia have been used to study the aggravation of ischemic brain damage in the diabetic condition. Since different disease conditions such as diabetes differently affect outcome following cerebral ischemia, the Stroke Therapy Academic Industry Roundtable (STAIR) guidelines recommends use of diseased animals for evaluating neuroprotective therapies targeted to reduce cerebral ischemic damage. The goal of this review is to discuss the technicalities and pros/cons of various animal models of cerebral ischemia currently being employed to study diabetes-related ischemic brain damage. The rational use of such animal systems in studying the disease condition may better help evaluate novel therapeutic approaches for diabetes related exacerbation of ischemic brain damage.
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- Ashish K Rehni
- Cerebral Vascular Disease Research Laboratories, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; Department of Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Cerebral Vascular Disease Research Laboratories, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; Department of Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Cerebral Vascular Disease Research Laboratories, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; Department of Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; Neuroscience Program, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Cerebral Vascular Disease Research Laboratories, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; Department of Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; Neuroscience Program, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA.
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Parv F, Beceanu A, Avram R, Timar RZ, Timar B, Gadalean F. Association of Mild-to-Moderate Reduction in Glomerular Filtration Rate with Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Postmenopausal Women. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2017; 26:1201-1213. [PMID: 28537783 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2016.6081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Due to loss of hormonal protective effects, postmenopausal women have an increased cardiovascular (CV) risk. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a well-established risk factor for CV disease, but little is known whether mild-to-moderate kidney dysfunction is associated with atherosclerosis burden in the postmenopausal asymptomatic women. MATERIALS AND METHODS Subclinical atherosclerosis was evaluated in 125 postmenopausal women with no clinical form of atherosclerosis, by carotid and femoral ultrasonography, ankle-brachial index (ABI), and flow-mediated dilation (FMD). Carotid and femoral atherosclerosis were defined as increased intima-media thickness (IMT) and/or the presence of plaques. Endothelial function was assessed by endothelial dependent (flow-mediated dilation at 1 minute [FMD1]) and independent (flow-mediated dilation after nitroglycerin [FMDNTG]) vasodilation. Classical CV risk factors (age, smoking, obesity, diabetes, blood pressure, and lipids) were evaluated. Kidney function was evaluated in terms of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) calculated by the CKD-EPI formula. Univariate linear regression and multivariate logistic regressions were used to evaluate the independent associations between kidney function and markers of subclinical atherosclerosis. RESULTS In the unadjusted linear analysis, eGFR showed a significant negative association with markers of subclinical atherosclerosis: carotid IMT (R2 = 0.305; p < 0.001), femoral IMT (R2 = 0.19, p < 0.001), carotid plaques (R2 = 0.22; p < 0.001), femoral plaques (R2 = 0.09; p = 0.0005), ABI (R2 = 0.05; p = 0.01), FMD1 (R2 = 0.45; p < 0.001), and FMDNTG (R2 = 0.205, p < 0.001). After adjustment for classical CV risk factors the association remained significant. CONCLUSIONS Mild-to-moderate reduced eGFR is related to subclinical atherosclerosis, independent of traditional CV risk factors. It is important to detect renal function decline, even if it is mild, to improve risk stratification of subclinical atherosclerosis in postmenopausal women.
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- Florina Parv
- 1 Department of Cardiology, County Emergency Hospital Timisoara, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Timisoara, Romania
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- 1 Department of Cardiology, County Emergency Hospital Timisoara, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Timisoara, Romania
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- 1 Department of Cardiology, County Emergency Hospital Timisoara, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Timisoara, Romania
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- 2 Department of Diabetology, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, County Emergency Hospital Timisoara, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Timisoara, Romania
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- 3 Department of Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Timisoara, Romania
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- 4 Department of Nephrology, County Emergency Hospital Timisoara, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Timisoara, Romania
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COPD and stroke: are systemic inflammation and oxidative stress the missing links? Clin Sci (Lond) 2017; 130:1039-50. [PMID: 27215677 PMCID: PMC4876483 DOI: 10.1042/cs20160043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2016] [Accepted: 03/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by progressive airflow limitation and loss of lung function, and is currently the third largest cause of death in the world. It is now well established that cardiovascular-related comorbidities such as stroke contribute to morbidity and mortality in COPD. The mechanisms linking COPD and stroke remain to be fully defined but are likely to be interconnected. The association between COPD and stroke may be largely dependent on shared risk factors such as aging and smoking, or the association of COPD with traditional stroke risk factors. In addition, we propose that COPD-related systemic inflammation and oxidative stress may play important roles by promoting cerebral vascular dysfunction and platelet hyperactivity. In this review, we briefly discuss the pathogenesis of COPD, acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) and cardiovascular comorbidities associated with COPD, in particular stroke. We also highlight and discuss the potential mechanisms underpinning the link between COPD and stroke, with a particular focus on the roles of systemic inflammation and oxidative stress.
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Vranic H, Hadzimehmedagic A, Haxibeqiri-Karabdic I, Mujacic E, Djedovic M. Critical Carotid Artery Stenosis in Coronary and Non-Coronary Patients - Frequency of Risk Factors. Med Arch 2017; 71:110-114. [PMID: 28790541 PMCID: PMC5511532 DOI: 10.5455/medarh.2017.71.110-114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2017] [Accepted: 04/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Stroke is one of the largest socio medical problems of modern times. In addition to the third leading cause of death, it is the first cause of non-trauma disability. Numerous studies show a correlation of risk factors and arteriosclerotic lesions in the coronary arteries and carotid arteries. PATIENTS AND METHODS Study was conducted at the Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Clinic for Cardiology surgery, methodologically cross-sectional study and partly manipulative and clinical prevention study, conducted on a representative sample of 100 patients. The subject was divided into 2 groups, coronary and non-coronary patients. Both groups of patients underwent color Doppler of carotid arteries, medical history and laboratory analysis. RESULTS The results confirm the hypothesis that the critical carotid artery stenosis is more present in patients with coronary disease, while the association of risk factors has been demonstrated for diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia. CONCLUSION Screening of carotid arteries in patients scheduled for coronary revascularization is essential. With the presence of critical stenosis of the carotid artery, surgery of carotid artery should be done before coronary revascularization. The implementation of aggressive education and prevention of risk factors for cardiovascular disease is needed.
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- Haris Vranic
- Clinic for Vascular surgery, University Clinical Center, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Clinic for Vascular surgery, University Clinical Center, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Clinic for Cardiosurgery, University Clinical Center, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Clinic for Vascular surgery, University Clinical Center, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Sturlaugsdottir R, Aspelund T, Bjornsdottir G, Sigurdsson S, Thorsson B, Eiriksdottir G, Gudnason V. Prevalence and determinants of carotid plaque in the cross-sectional REFINE-Reykjavik study. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e012457. [PMID: 27884845 PMCID: PMC5168519 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Carotid plaque and intima-media thickness are non-invasive arterial markers that are used as surrogate end points for cardiovascular disease. The aim was to assess the prevalence and severity of carotid plaque, and examine its determinant risk factors and their association to the common carotid artery intima-media thickness (CCA-IMT) in a general population. METHODS We examined 6524 participants aged 25-69 years in the population-based REFINE (Risk Evaluation For INfarct Estimates)-Reykjavik study. Plaques at the bifurcation and internal carotid arteries were evaluated. Mean CCA-IMT was measured in the near and far walls of the common carotid arteries. RESULTS The prevalence of minimal, moderate and severe plaque was 35.0%, 8.9% and 1.1%, respectively, and the mean CCA-IMT was 0.73 (SD 0.14) mm. Age, sex, smoking and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) were the strongest risk factors associated with plaque, followed by systolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, body mass index and family history of myocardial infarct. Low educational level was also strongly and independently associated with plaque. CCA-IMT shared the same risk factors except for a non-significant association with T2DM and family history of myocardial infarction (MI). Participants with T2DM had greater plaque prevalence, 2-fold higher in those <50 years and 17-30% greater in age groups 50-54 to 60-64, and more significant plaques (moderate or severe) were the difference in prevalence was 24% in age group 50-54 and ≥60% in older age groups, compared with non-T2DM. CONCLUSIONS Carotid plaque and CCA-IMT have mostly common determinants. However, T2DM and family history of MI were associated with plaque but not with CCA-IMT. Greater prevalence and more severe plaques in individuals with T2DM raise the concern that with increasing prevalence of T2DM we may expect an increase in atherosclerosis and its consequences.
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- Ran Sturlaugsdottir
- Icelandic Heart Association, Kopavogur, Iceland
- University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Icelandic Heart Association, Kopavogur, Iceland
- University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Icelandic Heart Association, Kopavogur, Iceland
- University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Icelandic Heart Association, Kopavogur, Iceland
- University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Pelisek J, Wendorff H, Wendorff C, Kuehnl A, Eckstein HH. Age-associated changes in human carotid atherosclerotic plaques. Ann Med 2016; 48:541-551. [PMID: 27595161 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2016.1204468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Little is known about changes in carotid plaque morphology during aging and the possible impact on cardiovascular events. Only few studies addressed so far age-related modifications within atherosclerotic lesions. Therefore, in this work we endeavored to summarize the current knowledge about changing of plaque composition in elderly. The data from hitherto existing studies confirm that atherosclerotic plaques undergo distinct alternations with advanced age. However, the results are often ambiguous and the changes do not seem to be as disastrous as expected. Interestingly, none of the studies could definitely evidence increased plaque vulnerability with advanced age. Nevertheless, based on the previous work showing decrease in elastin fibers, fibroatheroma, SMCs, overall cellularity and increase in the area of lipid core, hemorrhage, and calcification, the plaque morphology appears to transform toward unstable plaques. Otherwise, even if inflammatory cells often accumulate in plaques of younger patients, their amount is reduced in the older age and so far no clear association has been observed between thin fibrous cap and aging. Thus, the accurate contribution of age-related changes in plaque morphology to cardiovascular events has yet to be elucidated. KEY MESSAGES Composition of carotid atherosclerotic lesions changes during aging. These alternations are however, just moderate and depend upon additional variables, such as life style, accompanying disease, genetics, and other factors that have yet to be determined. Based on the current data, the age-associated plaque morphology seems to transform toward vulnerable plaques. However, the changes do not seem to be as disastrous as expected.
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- Jaroslav Pelisek
- a Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery , Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universitaet Muenchen , Munich , Germany
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- a Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery , Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universitaet Muenchen , Munich , Germany
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- a Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery , Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universitaet Muenchen , Munich , Germany
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- a Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery , Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universitaet Muenchen , Munich , Germany
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- a Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery , Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universitaet Muenchen , Munich , Germany
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Wei X, Liu Z, Li M, Yang C, Wang W, Li X, Zhang S, Li X, Tian G, Bergquist J, Wang B, Mi J. The Number of Stenotic Intracranial Arteries Is Independently Associated with Ischemic Stroke Severity. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0163356. [PMID: 27649086 PMCID: PMC5029900 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0163356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2016] [Accepted: 09/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background The severity of ischemic stroke symptoms varies among patients and is a critical determinant of patient outcome. To date, the association between the number of stenotic intracranial arteries and stroke severity remains unclear. Aims We aimed to investigate the association between the number of stenotic major intracranial arteries (NSMIA) and ischemic stroke severity, as well as the degree of stenosis and common stroke risk factors. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of patients with digital subtraction angiography (DSA)-confirmed ischemic stroke. Clinical stroke severity was measured using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). The number of stenotic vessels was counted from the internal carotid arteries and vertebral arteries, bilaterally. Results Eighty three patients were recruited from a single center and included in the study. NSMIA was significantly correlated with stroke severity (Pearson Correlation Coefficient = 0.485, P < 0.001), but not with the degree of stenosis (Pearson Correlation Coefficient = 0.01, P = 0.90). Multivariate regression analysis revealed that NSMIA was significantly associated with the NIHSS score after adjusting for stroke risk factors. The adjusted odds ratio (per lateral) was 2.092 (95% CI, 0.865 to 3.308, P = 0.001). The degree of stenosis was also significantly associated with the NIHSS score after adjusting for common risk factors. The odds ratio (per 10%) was 0.712 (95% CI, 0.202 to 1.223, P = 0.007). Conclusions The number of stenotic intracranial major arteries is associated with the severity of ischemic stroke independent of the degree of stenosis and other stroke risk factors. To the best of our knowledge, this has not been previosuly studied in great detail using DSA. Our data highlight the importance of examining all major arteries in stroke patients.
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- Xiaodan Wei
- Medicine and Pharmaceutics Research Center, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Clinical Imaging, Affiliated Hospital, Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou, Shandong, China
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- Medicine and Pharmaceutics Research Center, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Medicine and Pharmaceutics Research Center, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
- * E-mail: (CY); (BW); (JM)
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- Department of Clinical Imaging, Affiliated Hospital, Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou, Shandong, China
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- Medicine and Pharmaceutics Research Center, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Medicine and Pharmaceutics Research Center, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Medicine and Pharmaceutics Research Center, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Medicine and Pharmaceutics Research Center, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Chemistry-BMC and SciLifeLab, Analytical Chemistry, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Medicine and Pharmaceutics Research Center, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
- * E-mail: (CY); (BW); (JM)
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- Medicine and Pharmaceutics Research Center, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
- Department of Chemistry-BMC and SciLifeLab, Analytical Chemistry, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- * E-mail: (CY); (BW); (JM)
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Paraskevas KI, Mikhailidis DP, Liapis CD. Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion: Association With Atherosclerotic Disease in Other Arterial Beds and Vascular Risk Factors. Angiology 2016; 58:329-35. [PMID: 17626988 DOI: 10.1177/0003319707301754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The aim of this article is to investigate the association between internal carotid artery occlusion (ICAO) and the presence of atherosclerotic disease and vascular risk factors. The clinical characteristics and risk factors of 120 patients presenting with ICAO were retrospectively reviewed. All patients (n = 120) had at least 1 of the 4 vascular risk factor (diabetes, smoking, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension); 2, 3, or all 4 risk factors were present in 14 to 82 of the patients (11.7% to 68.3%), 10 to 39 of the patients (8.3% to 32.5%), and 9 of the patients (7.5%), respectively. A total of 84 patients (70%) with ICAO had disease in at least 1 additional vascular bed (aorta, coronary or lower limb arteries). In addition to ICAO, vascular disease was present in 2 and all 3 of these arterial beds in 42 (35%) and 9 (7.5%) patients, respectively. Furthermore, stenosis or occlusion of the ipsilateral or contralateral vertebral arteries was recorded in 19 of 120 patients (15.8%). Regarding the contralateral carotid artery, 1 patient had bilateral ICAO. One patient had contralateral common carotid artery occlusion, and 1 patient was excluded from the analysis because of surgery to the contralateral carotid artery. Of the remaining 117 patients, 34 (29.0%) had less than 50% contralateral carotid artery stenosis. Thirty-two patients (27.4%) had 50% to 69%, and 51 (43.6%) had 70% to 99% stenosis. Ultrasonographic imaging of the carotid plaque of the contralateral carotid artery revealed that 52 of the 120 arteries (43.3%) were uniformly or predominantly echolucent (types I and II, respectively). Fifty-nine (49.2%) were predominantly or uniformly echogenic (types III and IV), and 9 (7.5%) could not be classified. A similar distribution of echomorphology was observed on the occluded side. ICAO is associated with widespread atherosclerotic disease and a high prevalence of vascular risk factors. Detection of ICAO should prompt the investigation of other arterial beds and treatment of risk factors.
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- Kosmas I Paraskevas
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Academic Department of Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Cheng Y, Gao J, Wang J, Wang S, Peng J. Risk Factors for Carotid Artery Stenosis in Chinese Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Interventions. Medicine (Baltimore) 2015; 94:e1119. [PMID: 26181548 PMCID: PMC4617077 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000001119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Current guidelines established in the USA and Europe for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) suggest that patients ≥65 and ≥70 years of age, or with certain atherosclerotic-risk factors, should be screened preoperatively for extracranial carotid artery stenosis (CAS) to assess their risk of perioperative stoke. We sought factors that should be taken into consideration when treating Chinese CABG patients using CABG guidelines based on an analysis of CAS in a large cohort of Chinese CABG patients. We analyzed data for 1558 Chinese CABG patients who were screened preoperatively for CAS using duplex ultrasonography at a single institution. We defined significant and severe CAS as ≥50% and ≥70% stenosis, respectively, in one or more common or internal carotid arteries. We investigated the prevalence of CAS, the incidence of perioperative stroke, and the risk factors for CAS in the CABG cohort. The prevalence of CAS in the CABG cohort was 21.2%. Multivariate stepwise logistic regression analysis showed that an age ≥50 years and a history of smoking (odds ratios = 8.36 and 1.83, respectively) were independent risk factors for CAS (P < 0.05 for both). The incidence of perioperative stroke among CABG patients with significant or severe CAS was significantly higher (2.4% and 2.9%, respectively) than in CABG patients with <50% stenosis (0.5%; P = 0.004 and 0.029, respectively). Chinese CABG patients with a history of smoking or ≥50 years of age should undergo preoperative screening for CAS to assess their risk of perioperative stroke.
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- Yi Cheng
- From the Department of Diagnostic Ultrasound, Beijing An Zhen Hospital (YC, JW); and Department of Cardiology, Beijing Shi Ji Tan Hospital, Affiliated of Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China (JYG, SW, JJP). *Yi Cheng and Junyi Gao contributed equally to this article as the co-first author
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Analysis of risk factors and diseases associated with atherosclerosis in the progression of carotid artery stenosis. Vascular 2015; 24:59-63. [DOI: 10.1177/1708538115571404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objective The objective of this study was to analyze the roles of demographic, clinical, and laboratory factors on the progression of atherosclerotic stenosis in carotid bifurcation. It was based on prospective information from records entered on a specific application form for follow-up outpatients at a tertiary university service. Methods Consecutive symptomatic and asymptomatic patients ( n = 210) who had undergone more than one carotid duplex scan but no surgical intervention were selected for the analysis. The patients were divided into two groups: patients whose duplex scans did not show bilateral progression of carotid stenosis and patients with carotid stenosis progression of <50%, 50%–69%, or >70%. Clinical and demographic parameters were compared between groups. Results Group II levels of plasma urea (51.6 ± 27.8 mg/dl) and fibrinogen (493.2 ± 113.3 mg/dl) were higher than the Group I levels (43.0 ± 14.9 mg/dl and 441.3 ± 106.7 mg/dl, respectively) with statistical significance (p urea = 0.013 and p fibrinogen = 0.018). Paradoxically, the mean body mass index was higher in Group I (26.4 ± 4.6 kg/m2) than in Group II (24.6 ± 3.9 kg/m2; p = 0.02). Conclusions Traditional risk factors for the development of atherosclerosis in a carotid bifurcation are important but not unique. Metabolic and inflammatory factors can contribute to disease progression.
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Đajić V, Miljković S, Preradović L, Vujković Z, Račić D. Influence of age and gender on asymptomatic carotid disease. SCRIPTA MEDICA 2015. [DOI: 10.5937/scrimed1501043d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Costanzo L, Campisano MB, Capodanno D, Sole A, Grasso C, Ragusa M, Ronsivalle G, Tamburino C, Tamburino C, Di Pino L. The SYNTAX score does not predict presence of carotid disease in a multivessel coronary disease population. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2013; 83:1169-75. [PMID: 24323404 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.25320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2013] [Revised: 08/30/2013] [Accepted: 11/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Numerous reports have shown the relationship between carotid artery atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the association between complex CAD evaluated by SYNTAX score (SxScore) and prevalence of carotid lesion (CL) has not been fully investigated. We sought to assess the prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis in patients with multivessel CAD assessed by SxScore and the relationship between SxScore severity and features of carotid atherosclerosis. METHODS AND RESULTS Subjects were 204 consecutive patients with multivessel CAD assessed by coronary angiography and no previous history of carotid atherosclerosis that underwent carotid ultrasound scan from June 2012 to 2013. Presence of CL, significant carotid disease (SCD) and carotid plaque morphology was evaluated. At least one CL was found in 159 patients (77.9%) with no significant difference among SxScore groups (P = 0.20 and P = 0.54, respectively). High prevalence of complex carotid plaque (CCP) was found without significant different distribution in SxScore groups (P = 0.69). Age was independently associated with the presence of CL [odds ratio (OR) 1.055; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.015-1.097; P = 0.007] and SCD (OR 1.057; 95% CI: 1.008-1.097; P = 0.019). Age and diabetes were independently associated with CCP (OR 1.58; 95% CI: 1.023-1.095; P = 0.001; OR 1.848; 95% CI: 1.026-3.327; P = 0.041). SxScore was not independently associated with CL, SCD and CCP (all P > 0.2). CONCLUSIONS We found high prevalence of CL in patients with multivessel complex CAD. However, SxScore does not seem to correlate with carotid atherosclerosis.
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- Luca Costanzo
- Division of Angiology, Cardiotoracovascular Department, Ferrarotto-Policlinic Hospital, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Filardi V. Carotid artery stenosis near a bifurcation investigated by fluid dynamic analyses. Neuroradiol J 2013; 26:439-53. [PMID: 24007732 PMCID: PMC4202810 DOI: 10.1177/197140091302600409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2013] [Accepted: 07/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Haemodynamic physical parameters play a role in determining endothelial cell phenotype and influence vascular remodelling. Accurate measurement of total pressure, velocity magnitude, and wall shear stress is vital for studies on the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. This paper investigated a lesion-based computational fluid dynamic (CFD-Fluent) pilot analysis to understand the complex haemodynamic changes prevailing in patients with high-grade carotid artery stenosis (CS) 90%. All subjects were examined with colour-flow Doppler, power Doppler, and digital subtraction angiography to enable visualization of carotid stenosis and plaque surface morphology, and used to generate computational meshes. Two models were devised: the first without any stenosis and the second with an 82% grade of stenosis localized in the external carotid artery. The distribution of the principal parameters can be obtained by computational fluid dynamics (CFD-Fluent) using patient-specific geometries and flow analytical measurements. The total pressure distribution ranged between 16,000 and 8,000 Pa in the case of normal carotid artery and 16,000 and 5,500 Pa in the case of the stenosed artery. The velocity registered a peak in the stenosis region of 5 m/s. The mean wall shear stress within the stenosis region was 360 Pa. In conclusion, patient-based CFD-Fluent analysis of CS predicts a complex haemodynamic environment with large spatial haemodynamic parameter variations that occur very rapidly over short distances. Our results improve estimates of the flow changes and forces at the vessel wall in CS and the link between haemodynamic changes and stenosis pathophysiology.
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- CARECI, University of Messina; Messina, Italy -
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Li MF, Tu YF, Li LX, Lu JX, Dong XH, Yu LB, Zhang R, Bao YQ, Jia WP, Hu RM. Low-grade albuminuria is associated with early but not late carotid atherosclerotic lesions in community-based patients with type 2 diabetes. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2013; 12:110. [PMID: 23883448 PMCID: PMC3725174 DOI: 10.1186/1475-2840-12-110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2013] [Accepted: 07/11/2013] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background Low-grade albuminuria is associated with cardiovascular risk factors and mortality. Our aim was to investigate the association between low-grade albuminuria and carotid atherosclerotic lesions in community-based patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed in 475 community-based patients with type 2 diabetes (190 males and 285 females) with normal urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratios (UACR) (< 3.5 mg/mmol) from Shanghai, China. The subjects were stratified into tertiles based on UACR levels (the lowest tertile was UACR ≤ 1.19 mg/mmol, and the highest tertile was UACR ≥ 2 mg/mmol). Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), carotid atherosclerotic plaque formation and stenosis were assessed and compared among the three groups based on ultrasonography. The urinary albumin excretion rate was determined as the mean of the values obtained from three separate early morning urine samples. Results Compared with the subjects with UACR in the lowest tertile, the subjects with UACR in the middle and highest tertiles had greater CIMT values (0.88 ± 0.35 mm, 0.99 ± 0.43 mm and 1.04 ± 0.35 mm, respectively; all p < 0.05) and a higher prevalence of carotid atherosclerotic plaques (25.3%, 39.0% and 46.2%, respectively; all p < 0.05) after adjusting for sex and age. Fully adjusted multiple linear regression and logistic regression analyses revealed that UACR tertiles were significantly associated with elevated CIMT (p = 0.007) and that, compared with the subjects in the first tertile of UACR, those in the second and third tertiles had 1.878- and 2.028-fold risk of carotid plaques, respectively. However, there was no statistical association between UACR tertile and the prevalence of carotid stenosis. Conclusions Higher UACR within the normal range was independently associated with early but not late carotid atherosclerotic lesions in community-based patients with type 2 diabetes. Low-grade albuminuria contributes to the risk of carotid atherosclerosis and may be used as an early marker for the detection of atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Radiation-induced carotid artery stenosis in a patient with carcinoma of the oral floor. Case Rep Oncol Med 2013; 2013:379039. [PMID: 23819083 PMCID: PMC3683423 DOI: 10.1155/2013/379039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2013] [Accepted: 05/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Radiation-induced carotid artery stenosis (RI-CS), a life-threatening condition, can occur after external radiation for head and neck cancer. We here describe a case of asymptomatic RI-CS in a 73-year-old patient treated with chemoradiotherapy and radical neck dissection for a basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the oral floor. Stenosis of the left carotid artery, diagnosed as RI-CS, showed on an MRI performed 1.5 years after radiotherapy. Blood from the left side of the anterior cerebral artery and the middle anterior artery was flowing to the brain through the anterior and posterior communicating arteries, so no stent surgery or other treatment was necessary. The cancer has not recurred during approximately 5 years of followup after radiotherapy, and the patient has had no adverse effects from the RI-CS since it was diagnosed 3.5 years ago. This case emphasizes the necessity of early scrutiny for RI-CS in patients given radiotherapy for oral cancer.
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Li LX, Zhao CC, Ren Y, Tu YF, Lu JX, Wu X, Zhang WX, Zhu JA, Li MF, Yu LB, Bao YQ, Jia WP. Prevalence and clinical characteristics of carotid atherosclerosis in newly diagnosed patients with ketosis-onset diabetes: a cross-sectional study. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2013; 12:18. [PMID: 23324539 PMCID: PMC3583071 DOI: 10.1186/1475-2840-12-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2012] [Accepted: 01/11/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The features of carotid atherosclerosis in ketosis-onset diabetes have not been investigated. Our aim was to evaluate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of carotid atherosclerosis in newly diagnosed Chinese diabetic patients with ketosis but without islet-associated autoantibodies. Methods In total, 423 newly diagnosed Chinese patients with diabetes including 208 ketosis-onset diabetics without islet-associated autoantibodies, 215 non-ketotic type 2 diabetics and 79 control subjects without diabetes were studied. Carotid atherosclerosis was defined as the presence of atherosclerotic plaques in any of the carotid vessel segments. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), carotid atherosclerotic plaque formation and stenosis were assessed and compared among the three groups based on Doppler ultrasound examination. The clinical features of carotid atherosclerotic lesions were analysed, and the risk factors associated with carotid atherosclerosis were evaluated using binary logistic regression in patients with diabetes. Results The prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis was significantly higher in the ketosis-onset diabetic group (30.80%) than in the control group (15.2%, p=0.020) after adjusting for age- and sex-related differences, but no significant difference was observed in comparison to the non-ketotic diabetic group (35.8%, p=0.487). The mean CIMT of the ketosis-onset diabetics (0.70±0.20 mm) was markedly higher than that of the control subjects (0.57±0.08 mm, p<0.001), but no significant difference was found compared with the non-ketotic type 2 diabetics (0.73±0.19 mm, p=0.582) after controlling for differences in age and sex. In both the ketosis-onset and the non-ketotic diabetes, the prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis was markedly increased with age (both p<0.001) after controlling for sex, but no sex difference was observed (p=0.479 and p=0.707, respectively) after controlling for age. In the ketosis-onset diabetics, the presence of carotid atherosclerosis was significantly associated with age, hypertension, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and mean CIMT. Conclusions The prevalence and risk of carotid atherosclerosis were significantly higher in the ketosis-onset diabetics than in the control subjects but similar to that in the non-ketotic type 2 diabetics. The characteristics of carotid atherosclerotic lesions in the ketosis-onset diabetics resembled those in the non-ketotic type 2 diabetics. Our findings support the classification of ketosis-onset diabetes as a subtype of type 2 diabetes.
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- Lian-Xi Li
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, China.
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Telman G, Sprecher E, Kouperberg E. Carotid disease in acute ischemic stroke patients of northern Israel. Acta Neurol Scand 2012; 126:398-403. [PMID: 22435882 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.2012.01663.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/21/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Carotid disease complicated by thrombosis or embolism is a frequent cause of acute ischemic stroke. The aim of the study was to determine factors associated with carotid disease in patients suffering from acute ischemic stroke in northern Israel. METHODS Participants were 1378 acute ischemic stroke patients, including 671 patients with and 707 patients without carotid plaques, as defined by cervical ultrasound. RESULTS Logistic regression analysis of possible predictors revealed that age, male gender, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and smoking were independent predictors for the presence of carotid plaque. Male gender was independently associated with the increased prevalence of carotid stenosis of 50% or more, as well as with symptomatic carotid plaques. Age was found to be the only independent factor influencing the extent (bilateral vs unilateral) of carotid disease among acute ischemic stroke patients in northern Israel. Although ethnicity was initially found to have an influence on the prevalence of carotid plaques (higher among Jews than Arabs), no such influence was found after logistic regression. CONCLUSION Our findings emphasize that demographic characteristics (age, gender) and vascular risk factors (diabetes, smoking and hyperlipidemia) rather than ethnic disparities are important determinants of carotid disease in acute ischemic stroke patients in northern Israel.
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- G. Telman
- Department of Neurology, Rambam Medical Center; Technion Faculty of Medicine; Haifa; Israel
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- Department of Neurology, Rambam Medical Center; Technion Faculty of Medicine; Haifa; Israel
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- Department of Neurology, Rambam Medical Center; Technion Faculty of Medicine; Haifa; Israel
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Taussky P, Hanel RA, Meyer FB. Clinical considerations in the management of asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis. Neurosurg Focus 2012; 31:E7. [PMID: 22133180 DOI: 10.3171/2011.9.focus11222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Incidental findings pose considerable management dilemmas for the treating physician and psychological burden for the respective patient. With an aging population, more patients will be diagnosed with asymptomatic internal carotid artery stenosis. Patients will have to be counseled with regard to treatment options according to their individual risk profile and according to professionals' knowledge of evidence-based data derived from large randomized control trials. Treatment consensus has long been lacking for patients with asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis prior to any randomized controlled trials. Additionally, an individual's risk profile may be hard to assess according to knowledge gained from randomized controlled trials. Moreover, while earlier studies compared carotid endarterectomy and medical therapy, in the past years, a new therapeutic modality, carotid artery angioplasty and stenting, has emerged as a possible alternative. This has been evaluated in a recent randomized controlled trial, the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy versus Stenting Trial (CREST), which compared carotid endarterectomy with angioplasty and stenting in both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. The following review summarizes current knowledge of the natural history, diagnosis, and treatment strategies to counsel patients with asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis.
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- Philipp Taussky
- Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
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Kazemi-Bajestani SMR, van der Vlugt M, de Leeuw FE, Blankensteijn JD, Bredie SJH. A high prevalence of carotid artery stenosis in male patients older than 65 years, irrespective of presenting clinical manifestation of atherosclerotic diseases. Angiology 2012; 64:281-6. [PMID: 22584247 DOI: 10.1177/0003319712445374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study investigated the prevalence of carotid artery stenosis (CS) and the association with various risk factors in male patients (>65 years) diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases. Duplex sonography of the carotid arteries was performed in 434 of 473 eligible patients of whom 118 (27.8%) patients had significant CS ≥50%. The prevalence and severity of CS did not differ between patients who presented with neurological symptoms or acute coronary syndrome/peripheral artery disease (30.8% vs 25.9%, respectively). Among patients with CS, a higher rate of current smoking, a higher systolic blood pressure, and a lower glomerular filtration rate were observed compared with patients without CS. A history of coronary artery bypass graft was a significant predictor of the presence of CS (P = .003, odds ratio [OR] = 2.70 [1.40-5.19]). The prevalence of CS in elderly males with manifest atherosclerotic disease is high, irrespective of presenting clinical manifestation.
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Chu CH, Lam HC, Lee JK, Lu CC, Sun CC, Cheng HJ, Wang MC, Chuang MJ. Carotid intima-media thickness in Chinese Type 2 diabetic subjects with or without microalbuminuria. J Endocrinol Invest 2012; 35:254-9. [PMID: 21623152 DOI: 10.3275/7756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND To examine the association of microalbuminuria (MAU) with the carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) in Chinese Type 2 diabetic subjects. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two hundred and thirty-nine patients (64±13 yr, 154 males) were divided into 2 groups: one with MAU (no.=119) or one without (no.=120). We recorded clinical and biochemical data as well as CIMT and ankle-brachial index (ABI). RESULTS The patients with MAU had had diabetes mellitus (DM) longer, had higher blood pressure (BP). They also had lower estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and higher levels of circulating glucose, glycated hemoglobin, high sensitivity C-reactive protein than those without. Lower mean ABI was found in those with MAU, however, they did not have higher mean CIMT (0.72±0.15 vs 0.71±0.16 mm, p=0.525). In patients without MAU, CIMT correlated with age, DM duration, systolic BP, eGFR, albumin- to-creatinine ratio, and ABI. However, in those with MAU, CIMT correlated only with age and eGFR. Multivariate regression analysis revealed that mean CIMT correlated only with age for patients without MAU, but correlated with age and body mass index for those with MAU. Dividing the patients into 5 age groups, we found that the older the patient, the higher the mean CIMT with no group differences between those with and without MAU in both genders. However, patients with eGFR below 60 ml/min/1.73 m(2) had higher mean CIMT than those above (0.75±0.16 vs 0.69±0.14 mm, p=0.005). CONCLUSIONS Type 2 diabetic patients with MAU were not associated with higher CIMT. Conversely, those with deterioration of renal function were more likely associated.
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- C-H Chu
- Department of Rehabilitation Technology, TzuHui Institute of Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan.
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Sato M, Ogawa T, Sugimoto H, Otsuka K, Nitta K. Relation of carotid intima-media thickness and silent cerebral infarction to cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality in chronic hemodialysis patients. Intern Med 2012; 51:2111-7. [PMID: 22892487 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.51.8044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Silent cerebral infarction (SCI) and increased carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) have been found to be associated with future stroke in the general population. We investigated whether a combination of SCI and increased IMT is a predictor of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality in chronic hemodialysis (HD) patients. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study of 70 HD patients who had one or more risk factors for atherosclerosis but no history of cardiovascular disease. We performed cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and measured carotid IMT at baseline, and then evaluated the risks of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality by using Cox proportional hazards models. The Kaplan-Meier method and a log-rank test were used to compare event-free survival. RESULTS SCI was present in 25 patients (35.7%) at baseline. During an average follow-up of 46.3 ± 14.3 months (range: 19 to 56 months), 15 patients (21.4%) died and 16 (22.9%) experienced a new cardiovascular event. The presence of SCI in combination with increased carotid IMT at baseline was independently associated with cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality after adjustment for age, sex, duration of dialysis, and traditional vascular risk factors. CONCLUSION SCI, similar to carotid IMT, is an independent predictor of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality in chronic HD patients.
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- Masayo Sato
- Department of Medicine, Kidney Center, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan
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Lambrinoudaki I, Augoulea A, Armeni E, Rizos D, Alexandrou A, Creatsa M, Kazani M, Georgiopoulos G, Livada A, Exarchakou A, Stamatelopoulos K. Menopausal symptoms are associated with subclinical atherosclerosis in healthy recently postmenopausal women. Climacteric 2011; 15:350-7. [DOI: 10.3109/13697137.2011.618564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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A Longitudinal Study of Carotid Plaque and Risk of Ischemic Cardiovascular Disease in the Chinese Population. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2011; 24:729-37. [DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2011.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Aguilar-Shea AL, Calvo Manuel E, Zamorano JL. Grosor íntimo-medial carotídeo y su relación con la función SCORE en España. Med Clin (Barc) 2011; 136:653-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2010.05.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2010] [Revised: 05/13/2010] [Accepted: 05/13/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Yuan C, Berry JD. MRI plaque imaging and its role in population-based studies. BMC Med 2010; 8:78. [PMID: 21118507 PMCID: PMC3002295 DOI: 10.1186/1741-7015-8-78] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2010] [Accepted: 11/30/2010] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Noninvasive direct vessel wall (plaque) imaging may provide a good opportunity to study unique aspects of atherosclerotic lesions in different populations. The article published by Esposito et al. provides new insights into our understanding of diabetic atherosclerotic vascular disease by using direct plaque imaging techniques. The findings from this article call for attention to more in vivo imaging to understand the nature of high-risk atherosclerosis, especially in prospective studies in diabetic patients.
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- Chun Yuan
- Department of Radiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, USA.
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Mutluay R, Konca C, Erten Y, Paşaoğlu H, Değer SM, Ağirgün C, Derici U, Arinsoy T, Sindel S. Predictive markers of asymptomatic atherosclerosis in end-stage renal disease patients. Ren Fail 2010; 32:448-54. [PMID: 20446782 DOI: 10.3109/08860221003658258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Uremia is associated with accelerated atherosclerosis and increased cardiovascular mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Cardiac injury markers, such as myoglobin, creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB), or troponins, frequently used to recognize acute coronary events, may be falsely elevated in this patient group. In this study, our aim was to (i) test serum levels of myoglobin, CK-MB, and troponin I (cTnI) in ESRD patients without coronary artery disease (CAD) and compare the results with healthy controls and (ii) to investigate the association between these markers and carotid artery intima-media thickness (CA-IMT), high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and serum uric acid (SUA) levels in ESRD patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty-two ESRD patients (25 hemodialysis and 27 peritoneal dialysis) and 17 healthy controls were included in the study. Serum levels of myoglobin, CK-MB, and cTnI were measured and ultrasonographic CA-IMT was determined in all participants. SUA and hs-CRP levels were only measured in the ESRD group. RESULTS Serum myoglobin, CK-MB levels, and the mean CA-IMT were significantly higher in ESRD group (p < 0.01), whereas cTnI levels were not different compared to healthy controls (p = 0.70). There was also a positive correlation between CA-IMT and cTnI levels (p = 0.003, r = 0.35) and CA-IMT and hs-CRP (p = 0.03, r = 0.30) or SUA levels (p = 0.003, r = 0.43). CONCLUSION cTnI may serve as a more sensitive marker in detecting cardiovascular events in patients with renal failure. Besides the traditional risk factors of atherosclerosis, cTnI, hs-CRP, and SUA may have a predictive role in recognizing premature atherosclerosis in ESRD patients.
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- Rüya Mutluay
- Department of Nephrology, Gazi University Hospital, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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Poisson SN, Johnston SC, Sidney S, Klingman JG, Nguyen-Huynh MN. Gender differences in treatment of severe carotid stenosis after transient ischemic attack. Stroke 2010; 41:1891-5. [PMID: 20651270 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.110.580977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Gender differences in carotid endarterectomy (CEA) rates after transient ischemic attack are not well studied, although some reports suggest that eligible men are more likely to have CEA than women after stroke. METHODS We retrospectively identified all patients diagnosed with transient ischemic attack and >or=70% carotid stenosis on ultrasound in 2003 to 2004 from 19 emergency departments. Medical records were abstracted for clinical data; 90-day follow-up events, including stroke, cardiovascular events, or death; CEA within 6 months; and postoperative 30-day outcomes. We assessed gender as a predictor of CEA and its complications adjusting for demographic and clinical variables as well as time to CEA between groups. RESULTS Of 299 patients identified, 47% were women. Women were older with higher presenting systolic blood pressure and less likely to smoke or to have coronary artery disease or diabetes. Fewer women (36.4%) had CEA than men (53.8%; P=0.004). Reasons for withholding surgical treatment were similar in women and men, and there were no differences in follow-up stroke, cardiovascular event, postoperative complications, or death. Time to CEA was also significantly delayed in women. CONCLUSIONS Women with severe carotid stenosis and recent transient ischemic attack are less likely to undergo CEA than men, and surgeries are more delayed.
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Quinn TJ, Dawson J, Walters MR. Sugar and Stroke: Cerebrovascular Disease and Blood Glucose Control. Cardiovasc Ther 2010; 29:e31-42. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-5922.2010.00166.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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