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Wu M, Pokreisz P, Claus P, Casazza A, Gillijns H, Caluwé E, De Petrini M, Belmans A, Reyns G, Collen D, Janssens SP. Recombinant human placental growth factor-2 in post-infarction left ventricular dysfunction: a randomized, placebo-controlled, preclinical study. Basic Res Cardiol 2024:10.1007/s00395-024-01069-7. [PMID: 39090343 DOI: 10.1007/s00395-024-01069-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Placental growth factor (PlGF)-2 induces angio- and arteriogenesis in rodents but its therapeutic potential in a clinically representative post-infarction left ventricular (LV) dysfunction model remains unclear. We, therefore, investigated the safety and efficacy of recombinant human (rh)PlGF-2 in the infarcted porcine heart in a randomized, placebo-controlled blinded study. We induced myocardial infarction (MI) in pigs using 75 min mid-LAD balloon occlusion followed by reperfusion. After 4 w, we randomized pigs with marked LV dysfunction (LVEF < 40%) to receive continuous intravenous infusion of 5, 15, 45 µg/kg/day rhPlGF-2 or PBS (CON) for 2 w using osmotic pumps. We evaluated the treatment effect at 8 w using comprehensive MRI and immunohistochemistry and measured myocardial PlGF-2 receptor transcript levels. At 4 w after MI, infarct size was 16-18 ± 4% of LV mass, resulting in significantly impaired systolic function (LVEF 34 ± 4%). In the pilot study (3 pigs/dose), PIGF administration showed sustained dose-dependent increases in plasma concentrations for 14 days without systemic toxicity and was associated with favorable post-infarct remodeling. In the second phase (n = 42), we detected no significant differences at 8 w between CON and PlGF-treated pigs in infarct size, capillary or arteriolar density, global LV function and regional myocardial blood flow at rest or during stress. Molecular analysis showed significant downregulation of the main PlGF-2 receptor, pVEGFR-1, in dysfunctional myocardium. Chronic rhPIGF-2 infusion was safe but failed to induce therapeutic neovascularization and improve global cardiac function after myocardial infarction in pigs. Our data emphasize the critical need for properly designed trials in representative large animal models before translating presumed promising therapies to patients.
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- Ming Wu
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Campus Gasthuisberg, O&N1, 49 Herestraat, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Campus Gasthuisberg, O&N1, 49 Herestraat, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
- Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- CoBioRes NV, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Campus Gasthuisberg, O&N1, 49 Herestraat, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Campus Gasthuisberg, O&N1, 49 Herestraat, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Campus Gasthuisberg, O&N1, 49 Herestraat, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Leuven Biostatistics and Statistical Bioinformatics Center, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Campus Gasthuisberg, O&N1, 49 Herestraat, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
- CoBioRes NV, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Campus Gasthuisberg, O&N1, 49 Herestraat, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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Fang L, Chen Q, Cheng X, Li X, Zou T, Chen J, Xiang G, Xue Q, Li Y, Zhang J. Calcium-mediated DAD in membrane potentials and triggered activity in atrial myocytes of ETV1 f / fMyHC Cre /+ mice. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e70005. [PMID: 39159135 PMCID: PMC11332596 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.70005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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The E-twenty-six variant 1 (ETV1)-dependent transcriptome plays an important role in atrial electrical and structural remodelling and the occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF), but the underlying mechanism of ETV1 in AF is unclear. In this study, cardiomyocyte-specific ETV1 knockout (ETV1f/fMyHCCre/+, ETV1-CKO) mice were constructed to observe the susceptibility to AF and the underlying mechanism in AF associated with ETV1-CKO mice. AF susceptibility was examined by intraesophageal burst pacing, induction of AF was increased obviously in ETV1-CKO mice than WT mice. Electrophysiology experiments indicated shortened APD50 and APD90, increased incidence of DADs, decreased density of ICa,L in ETV1-CKO mice. There was no difference in VINACT,1/2 and VACT,1/2, but a significantly longer duration of the recovery time after inactivation in the ETV1-CKO mice. The recording of intracellular Ca2+ showed that there was significantly increased in the frequency of calcium spark, Ca2+ transient amplitude, and proportion of SCaEs in ETV1-CKO mice. Reduction of Cav1.2 rather than NCX1 and SERCA2a, increase RyR2, p-RyR2 and CaMKII was reflected in ETV1-CKO group. This study demonstrates that the increase in calcium spark and SCaEs corresponding to Ca2+ transient amplitude may trigger DAD in membrane potential in ETV1-CKO mice, thereby increasing the risk of AF.
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- Li‐Hua Fang
- Shengli Clinical Medicine College of Fujian Medical UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
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- Shengli Clinical Medicine College of Fujian Medical UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
- Department of Critical Care Medicine Division FourFujian Provincial HospitalFuzhouFujianPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of CardiologyNanping First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical UniversityNanpingFujianPeople's Republic of China
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- Shengli Clinical Medicine College of Fujian Medical UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
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- Shengli Clinical Medicine College of Fujian Medical UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
- Department of CardiologyFujian Provincial HospitalFuzhouFujianPeople's Republic of China
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- Shengli Clinical Medicine College of Fujian Medical UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
- Department of CardiologyFujian Provincial HospitalFuzhouFujianPeople's Republic of China
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- Shengli Clinical Medicine College of Fujian Medical UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
- Department of CardiologyFujian Provincial HospitalFuzhouFujianPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, the Sixth Medical CenterChinese People's Liberation Army HospitalBeijingPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, the Sixth Medical CenterChinese People's Liberation Army HospitalBeijingPeople's Republic of China
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- Shengli Clinical Medicine College of Fujian Medical UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
- Department of CardiologyFujian Provincial HospitalFuzhouFujianPeople's Republic of China
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Saffari M, Sanaeinasab H, Rashidi-Jahan H, Aghazadeh F, Raei M, Rahmati F, Al Zaben F, Koenig HG. An Intervention Program Using the Health Belief Model to Modify Lifestyle in Coronary Heart Disease: Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Behav Med 2024; 31:631-641. [PMID: 37477851 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-023-10201-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Most effective interventions to control coronary heart disease (CHD) and prevent negative outcomes involve behavioral modification. This study examined how such modification based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) might improve lifestyle and clinical outcomes. METHODS A total of 120 people with CHD seeking help at a general hospital in Iran were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. Information was collected using an HBM-specific questionnaire and the Health Promoting Lifestyle II (HPLP-II) scale. Clinical outcomes (blood pressure, body mass index, and fasting blood sugar) were also measured. The intervention group received a tailored education based on HBM principles plus routine care, while those in the control group received only routine care. Three months after the intervention, both groups were reassessed using Student's t test and analysis of covariance. RESULTS All HBM subscale scores indicated significant improvements in the intervention group, in contrast to the control group, where scores worsened or stayed the same. Perceived severity and susceptibility were the dimensions that changed most. Total score on the HPLP-II improved significantly in the intervention group (p < 0.001, F = 747.5); however, subscale scores on spiritual growth and interpersonal relationships did not demonstrate significant between-group differences at follow-up. After adjustment for baseline scores, significant improvements in lifestyle subscales were also accompanied by significant improvements in clinical measures. CONCLUSIONS This HBM-based behavior modification program improved both lifestyle and clinical measures in patients with CHD. Utilizing this program in patients with other cardiovascular diseases may in the future demonstrate similar results.
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- Mohsen Saffari
- Health Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Health Education Department, Faculty of Health, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Health Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Health Education Department, Faculty of Health, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Education Department, Faculty of Health, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Psychiatry, Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
- Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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Noma S, Kato K, Otsuka T, Nakao YM, Aoyama R, Nakayama A, Mizuno A, Kanki S, Wada Y, Watanabe Y, Aoki-Kamiya C, Hoshina K, Takahashi S, Bando Y, Ide T, Honye J, Harada-Shiba M, Saito A, Nakano Y, Sakata Y, Soejima K, Maemura K, Tetsuou Tsukada Y. Sex Differences in Cardiovascular Disease-Related Hospitalization and Mortality in Japan - Analysis of Health Records From a Nationwide Claim-Based Database, the Japanese Registry of All Cardiac and Vascular Disease (JROAD). Circ J 2024; 88:1332-1342. [PMID: 38839304 DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-23-0960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is rising in Japan with its aging population, but there is a lack of epidemiological data on sex differences in CVD, including acute coronary syndrome (ACS), acute heart failure (AHF), and acute aortic disease. METHODS AND RESULTS This retrospective study analyzed data from 1,349,017 patients (January 2012-December 2020) using the Japanese Registry Of All Cardiac and Vascular Diseases database. ACS patients were youngest on average (70.5±12.9 years) and had the lowest female proportion (28.9%). AHF patients had the oldest mean age (79.7±12.0 years) and the highest proportion of females (48.0%). Acute aortic disease had the highest in-hospital mortality (26.1%), followed by AHF (11.5%) and ACS (8.9%). Sex-based mortality differences were notable in acute aortic disease, with higher male mortality in Stanford Type A acute aortic dissection (AAD) with surgery (males: 14.2% vs. females: 10.4%, P<0.001) and similar rates in Type B AAD (males: 6.2% vs. females: 7.9%, P=0.52). Aging was a universal risk factor for in-hospital mortality. Female sex was a risk factor for ACS and acute aortic disease but not for AHF or Types A and B AAD. CONCLUSIONS Sex-based disparities in the CVD-related hospitalization and mortality within the Japanese national population have been highlighted for the first time, indicating the importance of sex-specific strategies in the management and understanding of these conditions.
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- Satsuki Noma
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Pharmacoepidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and Public Health, Kyoto University
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- Department of Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Institute, Funabashi Municipal Medical Center
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- Department of Cardiology, St. Luke's International Hospital
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
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- Department of Cardiology and Catheterization Laboratories, Shonan Oiso Hospital/Shonan Kamkura Hospital
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyorin University School, Faculty of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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Ma C, Liu Y, Fu Z. Implications of endoplasmic reticulum stress and autophagy in aging and cardiovascular diseases. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1413853. [PMID: 39119608 PMCID: PMC11306071 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1413853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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The average lifespan of humans has been increasing, resulting in a rapidly rising percentage of older individuals and high morbidity of aging-associated diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Diverse intracellular and extracellular factors that interrupt homeostatic functions in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) induce ER stress. Cells employ a dynamic signaling pathway of unfolded protein response (UPR) to buffer ER stress. Recent studies have demonstrated that ER stress triggers various cellular processes associated with aging and many aging-associated diseases, including CVDs. Autophagy is a conserved process involving lysosomal degradation and recycling of cytoplasmic components, proteins, organelles, and pathogens that invade the cytoplasm. Autophagy is vital for combating the adverse influence of aging on the heart. The present report summarizes recent studies on the mechanism of ER stress and autophagy and their overlap in aging and on CVD pathogenesis in the context of aging. It also discusses possible therapeutic interventions targeting ER stress and autophagy that might delay aging and prevent or treat CVDs.
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- Chenguang Ma
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- 32295 Troops of P.L.A, Liaoyang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Fan Q, Tan Z, Su W, Li Q, Jin D, Du Y, Zhang L, Wu S. Efficacy, safety and mechanism of Simiaoyongan decoction in the treatment of carotid atherosclerotic plaque: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial protocol. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:277. [PMID: 39039498 PMCID: PMC11265120 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-024-04555-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic inflammation is the major pathological feature of Atherosclerosis(As). Inflammation may accelerate plaque to develop, which is a key factor resulting in the thinning of the fibrous cap and the vulnerable rupture of plaque. Presently, clinical treatments are still lacking. It is necessary to find a safe and effective treatment for As inflammation. Simiaoyongan Decoction (SMYA) has potential anti-inflammatory and plaque protection effects. This protocol aims to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of SMYA for patients with carotid atherosclerotic plaque. METHODS/DESIGN The assessment of SMYA clinical trial is designed as a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. The sample size is 86 cases in total, with 43 participants in the intervention group and the control group respectively. The intervention group takes SMYA, while the control group takes SMYA placebo. The medication lasts for 14 days every 10 weeks, with a total of 50 weeks. We will use carotid artery high resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HR-MRI) to measure plaque. The plaque minimum fiber cap thickness (PMFCT) is adopted as the primary outcome. The secondary outcomes include plaque fiber cap volume, volume percentage of fiber cap, lipid-rich necrotic core (LRNC) volume, volume percentage of LRNC, internal bleeding volume of plaque, internal bleeding volume percentage of plaque, plaque calcification volume, volume percentage of plaque calcification, lumen stenosis rate, average and a maximum of vessel wall thickness, vessel wall volume, total vessel wall load, carotid atherosclerosis score, hs-CRP, IL-1β and IL-6, the level of lipid profiles and blood glucose, blood pressure, and body weight. DISCUSSION We anticipate that patients with As plaque will be improved from SMYA by inhibiting inflammation to enhance plaque stability. This study analyzes plaque by using HR-MRI to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of SMYA. Moreover, we conduct transcriptome analysis, proteomic analysis, and metagenomic analysis of blood and stool of participants to study the mechanism of SMYA against As plaque. This is the first prospective TCM trial to observe and treat As plaque by inhibiting inflammatory reaction directly. If successful, the finding will be valuable in the treatment of As plaque and drug development, especially in the "statin era". TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER This trial is registered on Chinese Clinical Trials.gov with number ChiCTR2000039062 on October 15, 2020 ( http://www.chictr.org.cn ).
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- QinHua Fan
- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
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Zhao M, Zhang D, Zhang Q, Lin Y, Cao H. Association between composite dietary antioxidant index and hyperlipidemia: a cross-sectional study from NHANES (2005-2020). Sci Rep 2024; 14:15935. [PMID: 38987566 PMCID: PMC11237065 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66922-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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The association between the composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) and hyperlipidemia remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between CDAI and hyperlipidemia. The data used in this study were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) dataset spanning from 2005 to 2020. Based on 24-h dietary recall interviews, the CDAI was calculated using the intake of six dietary antioxidants. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were employed to investigate the relationship between CDAI and the occurrence of hyperlipidemia. Additionally, restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis was utilized to investigate potential non-linear relationships between the CDAI and risk of hyperlipidemia. The final analysis included 30,788 adults in the United States, among whom 25,525 (82.91%) were diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. A significant negative correlation was observed between the CDAI and hyperlipidemia in the unadjusted (Odds ratio [OR] 0.97 [95% CI 0.96, 0.98]) and multi-variable adjusted (OR 0.98 [95% CI 0.97, 0.99]) models. When the CDAI values were analyzed as a categorical variable, individuals in the highest quartile (OR 0.82 [95% CI 0.73, 0.92]) exhibited a nearly one fifth decreased risk of hyperlipidemia compared to those in the lowest quartile. Additionally, RCS analysis revealed a linear relationship between CDAI and hyperlipidemia (P for nonlinearity = 0.124). The results remained consistent across subgroups except for individuals under the age of 60 or those with diabetes mellitus. There was a significant negative correlation between the CDAI and risk of hyperlipidemia, indicating that maintaining an optimal CDAI level could effectively reduce the incidence of hyperlipidemia.
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- Minli Zhao
- Fujian Children's Hospital (Fujian Branch of Shanghai Children's Medical Center), College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350014, China
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- Fujian Children's Hospital (Fujian Branch of Shanghai Children's Medical Center), College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350014, China
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- Fujian Children's Hospital (Fujian Branch of Shanghai Children's Medical Center), College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350014, China
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- Fujian Children's Hospital (Fujian Branch of Shanghai Children's Medical Center), College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350014, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.
- Fujian Medical University, University Town, 1 Xue Yuan Road, Fuzhou, 350122, China.
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Hyngstrom AS, Nguyen JN, Gutterman DD, Schmit BD, Klevenow EA, Durand MJ. Noninvasive estimation of skeletal muscle oxygen consumption rate and microvascular reactivity in chronic stroke survivors using near-infrared spectroscopy. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2024; 137:23-31. [PMID: 38601999 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00093.2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Understanding post-stroke changes in skeletal muscle oxidative metabolism and microvascular reactivity could help create therapeutic targets that optimize rehabilitative interventions. Due to disuse atrophy, we hypothesized that basal muscle oxygen consumption rate and microvascular endothelial function would be impaired in the tibialis anterior (TA) muscle of the affected leg of chronic stroke survivors compared with the nonaffected leg and versus matched controls. Fifteen chronic stroke survivors (10 females) and 15 matched controls (9 females) completed this study. A near-infrared spectroscopy oximeter measured tissue oxygen saturation (StO2) of the TA in both legs of stroke survivors and the dominant leg of controls. A cuff was placed around the thigh and inflated to 225 mmHg for 5 min while StO2 was continuously measured. The rate of change in StO2 was calculated during cuff occlusion and immediately post-cuff release. The rate of oxygen desaturation was similar between the legs of the stroke survivors (paretic -0.12 ± 0.04%·s-1 vs. nonparetic -0.16 ± 011%·s-1; P = 0.49), but the paretic leg had a reduced desaturation rate versus controls (-0.25 ± 0.18%·s-1; P = 0.007 vs. paretic leg). After cuff release, there was a greater oxygen resaturation rate in the nonparetic leg compared with the paretic leg (3.13 ± 2.08%·s-1 vs. 1.60 ± 1.11%·s-1, respectively; P = 0.01). The control leg had a similar resaturation rate versus the nonparetic leg (control = 3.41 ± 1.79%·s-1; P = 0.69) but was greater than the paretic leg (P = 0.003). The TA in the paretic leg had an impaired muscle oxygen consumption rate and reduced microvascular endothelial function compared with controls.NEW & NOTEWORTHY Secondary consequences of stroke are not well described. In this study, we show that basal muscle oxidative consumption and microvascular endothelial function are reduced in the paretic tibialis anterior muscle of chronic stroke survivors compared with matched controls using near-infrared spectroscopy and the vascular occlusion technique. There was a moderately strong correlation between microvascular endothelial function and paretic leg strength.
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- Allison S Hyngstrom
- Department of Physical Therapy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
- Cardiovascular Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Ananthamohan K, Brady TM, Arif M, Daniels S, Falkner B, Ferguson M, Flynn JT, Hanevold C, Hooper SR, Ingelfinger J, Lande M, Martin LJ, Meyers KE, Mitsnefes M, Rosner B, Samuels JA, Kuffel G, Zilliox MJ, Becker RC, Urbina EM, Sadayappan S. A Multi-Omics Approach to Defining Target Organ Injury in Youth with Primary Hypertension. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.06.17.599125. [PMID: 38948714 PMCID: PMC11212900 DOI: 10.1101/2024.06.17.599125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Primary hypertension in childhood tracks into adulthood and may be associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Studies conducted in children and adolescents provide an opportunity to explore the early cardiovascular target organ injury (CV-TOI) in a population free from many of the comorbid cardiovascular disease risk factors that confound studies in adults. METHODS Youths (n=132, mean age 15.8 years) were stratified by blood pressure (BP) as low, elevated, and high-BP and by left ventricular mass index (LVMI) as low- and high-LVMI. Systemic circulating RNA, miRNA, and methylation profiles in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and deep proteome profiles in serum were determined using high-throughput sequencing techniques. RESULTS VASH1 gene expression was elevated in youths with high-BP with and without high-LVMI. VASH1 expression levels positively correlated with systolic BP (r=0.3143, p=0.0034). The expression of hsa-miR-335-5p, one of the VASH1-predicted miRNAs, was downregulated in high-BP with high-LVMI youths and was inversely correlated with systolic BP (r=-0.1891, p=0.0489). GSE1 hypermethylation, circulating PROZ upregulation (log2FC=0.61, p=0.0049 and log2FC=0.62, p=0.0064), and SOD3 downregulation (log2FC=-0.70, p=0.0042 and log2FC=-0.64, p=0.010) were observed in youths with elevated BP and high-BP with high-LVMI. Comparing the transcriptomic and proteomic profiles revealed elevated HYAL1 levels in youths displaying high-BP and high-LVMI. CONCLUSIONS The findings are compatible with a novel blood pressure-associated mechanism that may occur through impaired angiogenesis and extracellular matrix degradation through dysregulation of Vasohibin-1 and Hyaluronidase1 was identified as a possible mediator of CV-TOI in youth with high-BP and suggests strategies for ameliorating TOI in adult-onset primary hypertension.
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- Kalyani Ananthamohan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Health and Diseases, Center for Cardiovascular Research, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Health and Diseases, Center for Cardiovascular Research, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Pediatrics, Denver Children’s Hospital, Aurora, CO
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- Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA
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- School of Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Mass General Hospital for Children at Massachusetts General Brigham, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Division of Human Genetics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Channing Division of Network Medicine, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
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- Pediatric Nephrology & Hypertension, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas, Houston, TX
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Health and Diseases, Center for Cardiovascular Research, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Cardiology, Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Health and Diseases, Center for Cardiovascular Research, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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Zhang J, Yang Z, Zhao Z, Zhang N. Structural and pharmacological insights into cordycepin for neoplasms and metabolic disorders. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1367820. [PMID: 38953102 PMCID: PMC11215060 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1367820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Cytotoxic adenosine analogues were among the earliest chemotherapeutic agents utilised in cancer treatment. Cordycepin, a natural derivative of adenosine discovered in the fungus Ophiocordyceps sinensis, directly inhibits tumours not only by impeding biosynthesis, inducing apoptosis or autophagy, regulating the cell cycle, and curtailing tumour invasion and metastasis but also modulates the immune response within the tumour microenvironment. Furthermore, extensive research highlights cordycepin's significant therapeutic potential in alleviating hyperlipidaemia and regulating glucose metabolism. This review comprehensively analyses the structure-activity relationship of cordycepin and its analogues, outlines its pharmacokinetic properties, and strategies to enhance its bioavailability. Delving into the molecular biology, it explores the pharmacological mechanisms of cordycepin in tumour suppression and metabolic disorder treatment, thereby underscoring its immense potential in drug development within these domains and laying the groundwork for innovative treatment strategies.
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- Jinming Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology, First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Tan M, Wang J, Chen Z, Xie X. Exploring global research trends in Chinese medicine for atherosclerosis: a bibliometric study 2012-2023. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1400130. [PMID: 38952541 PMCID: PMC11216286 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1400130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Background While Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) boasts an extensive historical lineage and abundant clinical expertise in addressing atherosclerosis, this field is yet to be penetrated adequately by bibliometric studies. This study is envisaged to evaluate the contemporary scenario of TCM in conjunction with atherosclerosis over the preceding decade while also identifying forthcoming research trends and emerging topics via the lens of bibliometric analysis. Methods Literature pertaining to TCM and atherosclerosis, circulated between January 1, 2012 and November 14, 2023, was garnered for the purpose of this research. The examination embraced annual publications, primary countries/regions, engaged institutions and authors, scholarly journals, references, and keywords, utilizing analytical tools like Bibliometrix, CiteSpace, ScimagoGraphica, and VOSviewer present in the R package. Result This field boasts a total of 1,623 scholarly articles, the majority of which have been contributed by China in this field, with significant contributions stemming from the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Moreover, this field has received financial support from both the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the National Key Basic Research Development Program. Wang Yong tops the list in terms of publication count, while Xu Hao's articles take the lead for the total number of citations, positioning them at the core of the authors' collaborative network. The Journal of Ethnopharmacology leads with the most publications and boasts the greatest total number of citations. Principal research foci within the intersection of Chinese Medicine and Atherosclerosis encompass disease characteristics and pathogenic mechanisms, theoretical underpinnings and syndrome-specific treatments in Chinese medicine, potentialities of herbal interventions, and modulation exerted by Chinese medicines on gut microbiota. Conclusion This analysis offers a sweeping survey of the contemporary condition, principal foci, and progressive trends in worldwide research related to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and atherosclerosis. It further delves into an in-depth dissection of prominent countries, research institutions, and scholars that have made noteworthy strides in this discipline. Additionally, the report analyzes the most cited articles, research developments, and hotspots in the field, providing a reference for future research directions for clinical researchers and practitioners.
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- Moye Tan
- College of Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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Xu JJ, Dai J, Xie QH, Du PC, Li C, Zhou H. Effect of Luhong formula on the cardiac rehabilitation of patients with chronic heart failure. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12:3027-3034. [PMID: 38898832 PMCID: PMC11185362 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i17.3027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Current treatments for chronic heart failure (CHF) are therapeutically ineffective. The optimization of treatments for this disease needs to be explored and analyzed. AIM To analyze the effect of using Luhong Formula in the cardiac rehabilitation of patients with CHF and its influence on cardiopulmonary function (CPF) and prognosis. METHODS In total, 160 patients with CHF admitted between June 2022 and June 2023 were selected, including 75 receiving perindopril (control group) and 85 receiving Luhong Formula (research group). We conducted comparative analyses on the curative effects of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndromes and cardiac function, CPF [oxygen consumption at the anaerobic threshold (VO2 AT) and at peak exercise (peak VO2)], echocardiographic indexes [left atrial volume index (LAVI), left ventricular muscle mass index (LVMI), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)], and prognosis [major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) at 6 months follow-up]. RESULTS The research group showed markedly higher curative effects of TCM syndromes and cardiac function than the control group. In addition, post-treatment VO2 AT, peak VO2, LVMI and LVEF in the research group were significantly higher, whereas LAVI was significantly lower, than those of the control group. Furthermore, fewer patients in the research group developed MACEs at the 6-month follow-up. CONCLUSION Luhong Formula is more therapeutically effective than perindopril for the cardiac rehabilitation of patients with CHF, specifically in enhancing CPF and prognosis.
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- Ji-Jie Xu
- Department of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Research Institute, Shanghai Baoshan District Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai 201999, China
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- Department of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Research Institute, Shanghai Baoshan District Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai 201999, China
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- Department of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Research Institute, Shanghai Baoshan District Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai 201999, China
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- Department of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Research Institute, Shanghai Baoshan District Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai 201999, China
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- Department of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Research Institute, Shanghai Baoshan District Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai 201999, China
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- Department of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Research Institute, Shanghai Baoshan District Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai 201999, China
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Fitian AI, Shieh MC, Gimnich OA, Belousova T, Taylor AA, Ballantyne CM, Bismuth J, Shah DJ, Brunner G. Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging Based T1 Mapping and Extracellular Volume Fractions Are Associated with Peripheral Artery Disease. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2024; 11:181. [PMID: 38921681 PMCID: PMC11203653 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd11060181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Extracellular volume fraction (ECV), measured with contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (CE-MRI), has been utilized to study myocardial fibrosis, but its role in peripheral artery disease (PAD) remains unknown. We hypothesized that T1 mapping and ECV differ between PAD patients and matched controls. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 37 individuals (18 PAD patients and 19 matched controls) underwent 3.0T CE-MRI. Skeletal calf muscle T1 mapping was performed before and after gadolinium contrast with a motion-corrected modified look-locker inversion recovery (MOLLI) pulse sequence. T1 values were calculated with a three-parameter Levenberg-Marquardt curve fitting algorithm. ECV and T1 maps were quantified in five calf muscle compartments (anterior [AM], lateral [LM], and deep posterior [DM] muscle groups; soleus [SM] and gastrocnemius [GM] muscles). Averaged peak blood pool T1 values were obtained from the posterior and anterior tibialis and peroneal arteries. T1 values and ECV are heterogeneous across calf muscle compartments. Native peak T1 values of the AM, LM, and DM were significantly higher in PAD patients compared to controls (all p < 0.028). ECVs of the AM and SM were significantly higher in PAD patients compared to controls (AM: 26.4% (21.2, 31.6) vs. 17.3% (10.2, 25.1), p = 0.046; SM: 22.7% (19.5, 27.8) vs. 13.8% (10.2, 19.1), p = 0.020). CONCLUSIONS Native peak T1 values across all five calf muscle compartments, and ECV fractions of the anterior muscle group and the soleus muscle were significantly elevated in PAD patients compared with matched controls. Non-invasive T1 mapping and ECV quantification may be of interest for the study of PAD.
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- Asem I. Fitian
- Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute, College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
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- Section of Cardiovascular Research, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute, College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
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- Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Section of Cardiovascular Research, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Section of Cardiovascular Research, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Section of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of South Florida Health Morsani School of Medicine, Tampa, FL 33620, USA
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- Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute, College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
- Section of Cardiovascular Research, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Xie L, He M, Ying C, Chu H. Mechanisms of inflammation after ischemic stroke in brain-peripheral crosstalk. Front Mol Neurosci 2024; 17:1400808. [PMID: 38932932 PMCID: PMC11199882 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2024.1400808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Stroke is a devastating disease with high morbidity, disability, and mortality, among which ischemic stroke is more common. However, there is still a lack of effective methods to improve the prognosis and reduce the incidence of its complications. At present, there is evidence that peripheral organs are involved in the inflammatory response after stroke. Moreover, the interaction between central and peripheral inflammation includes the activation of resident and peripheral immune cells, as well as the activation of inflammation-related signaling pathways, which all play an important role in the pathophysiology of stroke. In this review, we discuss the mechanisms of inflammatory response after ischemic stroke, as well as the interactions through circulatory pathways between peripheral organs (such as the gut, heart, lung and spleen) and the brain to mediate and regulate inflammation after ischemic stroke. We also propose the potential role of meningeal lymphatic vessels (MLVs)-cervical lymph nodes (CLNs) as a brain-peripheral crosstalk lymphatic pathway in ischemic stroke. In addition, we also summarize the mechanisms of anti-inflammatory drugs in the treatment of ischemic stroke.
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- Ling Xie
- Department of Critical Medicine, First People's Hospital of Linping District, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Medicine, First People's Hospital of Linping District, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Ningbo, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Linping District, Hangzhou, China
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Wang Y, Liu C, Ren Y, Song J, Fan K, Gao L, Ji X, Chen X, Zhao H. Nanomaterial-Based Strategies for Attenuating T-Cell-Mediated Immunodepression in Stroke Patients: Advancing Research Perspectives. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:5793-5812. [PMID: 38882535 PMCID: PMC11180442 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s456632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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This review article discusses the potential of nanomaterials in targeted therapy and immunomodulation for stroke-induced immunosuppression. Although nanomaterials have been extensively studied in various biomedical applications, their specific use in studying and addressing immunosuppression after stroke remains limited. Stroke-induced neuroinflammation is characterized by T-cell-mediated immunodepression, which leads to increased morbidity and mortality. Key observations related to immunodepression after stroke, including lymphopenia, T-cell dysfunction, regulatory T-cell imbalance, and cytokine dysregulation, are discussed. Nanomaterials, such as liposomes, micelles, polymeric nanoparticles, and dendrimers, offer advantages in the precise delivery of drugs to T cells, enabling enhanced targeting and controlled release of immunomodulatory agents. These nanomaterials have the potential to modulate T-cell function, promote neuroregeneration, and restore immune responses, providing new avenues for stroke treatment. However, challenges related to biocompatibility, stability, scalability, and clinical translation need to be addressed. Future research efforts should focus on comprehensive studies to validate the efficacy and safety of nanomaterial-based interventions targeting T cells in stroke-induced immunosuppression. Collaborative interdisciplinary approaches are necessary to advance the field and translate these innovative strategies into clinical practice, ultimately improving stroke outcomes and patient care.
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Grants
- This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant number 82001248), National University of Singapore (NUHSRO/2020/133/Startup/08, NUHSRO/2023/008/NUSMed/TCE/LOA, NUHSRO/2021/034/TRP/09/Nanomedicine, NUHSRO/2021/044/Kickstart/09/LOA, 23-0173-A0001), National Medical Research Council (MOH-001388-00, CG21APR1005, OFIRG23jul-0047), Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE-000387-00), and National Research Foundation (NRF-000352-00)
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- Yan Wang
- Institute of Medical Innovation and Research, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Laboratory of Brain Disorders, Ministry of Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Laboratory of Brain Disorders, Ministry of Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- CAS Engineering Laboratory for Nanozyme, Institute of Biophysics Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- CAS Engineering Laboratory for Nanozyme, Institute of Biophysics Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Laboratory of Brain Disorders, Ministry of Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Clinical Imaging Research Centre, Centre for Translational Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Theranostics Center of Excellence (TCE), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Laboratory of Brain Disorders, Ministry of Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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Connell Bohlen L, Dunsiger SI, von Ash T, Larsen BA, Pekmezi D, Marquez B, Benitez TJ, Mendoza-Vasconez A, Hartman SJ, Williams DM, Marcus BH. Six-Month Outcomes of a Theory- and Technology-Enhanced Physical Activity Intervention for Latina Women (Pasos Hacia La Salud II): Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e51708. [PMID: 38842930 PMCID: PMC11190618 DOI: 10.2196/51708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND More than half (55%) of Latina women do not meet aerobic physical activity (PA) guidelines, and frequently cite time, childcare, and transportation as barriers to PA. In addition to linguistic adaptations for this population, successful PA interventions for Latina women addressed these barriers through remote intervention delivery approaches (eg, mail, phone, or web delivery). OBJECTIVE We aimed to evaluate 6-month outcomes of a randomized trial comparing a Spanish-language, individually tailored, web-delivered PA intervention (original) to an enhanced version with text messages and additional features (enhanced). Further, we evaluated if increases in PA at 6 months were moderated by baseline activity status. METHODS In total, 195 Latina women aged 18-65 years participated in a trial comparing the efficacy of the enhanced versus original interventions at initiating PA behavior change. We examined minutes per week of accelerometer-measured PA in the enhanced versus original arms, and the proportion of each arm meeting aerobic PA guidelines (150 min/wk at 6 mo). For moderator analyses, participants were classified as inactive (0 min/wk) or low active (1-90 min/wk) at baseline, measured via the 7 Day Physical Activity Recall interview. RESULTS PA increased from 19.7 (SD 47.9) minutes per week at baseline to 46.9 (SD 66.2) minutes per week at 6 months in the enhanced arm versus 20.6 (SD 42.7) minutes per week to 42.9 (SD 78.2) minutes per week in the original arm (P=.78). Overall, 30% (31/103) of the enhanced group met aerobic PA guidelines at 6 months, compared to 21% (19/92) of the original group (odds ratio [OR] 1.75, 95% CI 0.87-3.55). Baseline PA (inactive vs low active) moderated treatment effects on PA. For inactive participants, there were no group differences at 6 months (b=7.1; SE 22.8; P=.75), while low-active participants increased more in enhanced than original (b=72.5; SE 27.9; P=.01). For low-active participants, 45% (46/103) of the enhanced group met PA guidelines at 6 months, versus 20% (18/92) of the original arm (OR 3.29, 95% CI 1.05-11.31). For inactive participants, there were no group differences (25/103, 24% vs n=19/92, 21% for enhanced vs original, respectively; OR 1.28, 95% CI 0.54-3.06). CONCLUSIONS Intervention effects were conditional on baseline PA. For low-active Latina women, the enhanced intervention was more effective at increasing PA. Additional tailored intervention enhancements may be necessary to increase PA for inactive Latina women. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03491592; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03491592. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) RR2-10.1186/s13063-022-06575-4.
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- Lauren Connell Bohlen
- Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, United States
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- Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, United States
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- Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, United States
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- Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- Department of Health Behavior, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, United States
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- Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, United States
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- Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, United States
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- Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, United States
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Florissi IS, Acton M, Kolesnik I, Pasrija C, Patel I, Etchill E, Holmes SD, Quinn R, Gammie JS. Non-resectional cordal repair for Barlow mitral valve disease. THE JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2024; 65:289-295. [PMID: 38511306 DOI: 10.23736/s0021-9509.24.12899-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND The redundant leaflet tissue and annular pathology of Barlow disease can make surgical repair challenging. We examined perioperative and late outcomes of a large cohort of patients with Barlow disease undergoing surgical repair. METHODS Patients included in this analysis underwent mitral valve repair from 01/2004-11/2021 by a single surgeon. RESULTS Of 2798 patients undergoing mitral valve operations, 46% (N.=1292) had degenerative pathology and 7% (N.=184) had Barlow disease. Of the 179 Barlow patients, median age at surgery was 62 (51-70) years; 64% were male (115/179). Rates of non-resectional cordal repair and resectional repair were 86% (154/179) and 14% (25/179). Among patients undergoing non-resectional repair, the median number of cordal pairs inserted on the anterior and posterior leaflets was 2 (2-3) and 4 (3-4). Incidence of return to bypass for systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve, perioperative death, stroke, and renal failure was 2% (4/179), 1% (2/179), 0% (0/179), and 0% (0/179). Rates of clinical and echocardiographic follow-up were 93% (165/177) and 89% (157/177). Median time to latest postoperative clinical and echocardiographic follow-up was 2.4 (0.8-6.1) and 2.1 (0.6-4.7) years. Mitral regurgitation grade at latest follow-up or time of repair failure was none/trace, mild, mild to moderate, and severe in 63% (98/157), 26% (41/157), 8% (12/157), and 4% (6/157); five of six patients with severe MR underwent reoperation. Since 2011 97% (139/144) of patients underwent cordal repair without resection. CONCLUSIONS Non-resectional artificial cordal repair is safe and feasible in almost all patients with Barlow valves and is associated with excellent mid-term results.
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- Isabella S Florissi
- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA -
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Sumiyoshi H, Tasaka H, Yoshida K, Yoshino M, Kadota K. Heart Failure score and outcomes in patients with preserved ejection fraction after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. ESC Heart Fail 2024. [PMID: 38822750 DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.14876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024] Open
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AIMS Atrial fibrillation (AF) is frequently associated with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), but the diagnosis and prediction of the outcomes of HFpEF are difficult. Notably, the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology proposed the use of the HFA-PEFF score in the diagnosis of HFpEF. This study aimed to assess the prognostic value of the pre- and post-procedural HFA-PEFF scores in patients with preserved ejection fraction (EF) after catheter ablation (CA) for AF. The primary endpoint was a composite of cardiac hospitalization for cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. The secondary endpoint was AF recurrence. METHODS AND RESULTS Overall, 354 patients with AF and preserved EF who underwent CA as well as blood tests and transthoracic echocardiography 2 weeks before and 6 months after CA from January 2018 to December 2019 were retrospectively enrolled in the study. In the 354 participants, univariate analysis showed that the post-procedural HFA-PEFF score was associated with a 3-year risk of the primary endpoint (hazard ratio [HR] = 3.73; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 2.07-6.73; P < 0.001), whereas the pre-procedural HFA-PEFF score was not (HR = 1.24, 95% CI = 0.82-1.86, P = 0.307). Further, the association between the post-procedural HFA-PEFF score and primary endpoint was not modified even after including other relevant variables into the score. Similar to the primary endpoint, the post-procedural HFA-PEFF score was associated with the 3-year risk of AF recurrence (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS In patients with preserved EF undergoing AF ablation, the HFA-PEFF score at 6 months after CA was associated with the primary endpoint and AF recurrence at the 3-year follow-up.
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- Hironobu Sumiyoshi
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital, Kurashiki, Japan
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Ristow AVB, Massière B, Meirelles GV, Casella IB, Morales MM, Moreira RCR, Procópio RJ, Oliveira TF, de Araujo WJB, Joviliano EE, de Oliveira JCP. Brazilian Angiology and Vascular Surgery Society Guidelines for the treatment of extracranial cerebrovascular disease. J Vasc Bras 2024; 23:e20230094. [PMID: 39099701 PMCID: PMC11296686 DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.202300942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
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Extracranial cerebrovascular disease has been the subject of intense research throughout the world, and is of paramount importance for vascular surgeons. This guideline, written by the Brazilian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery (SBACV), supersedes the 2015 guideline. Non-atherosclerotic carotid artery diseases were not included in this document. The purpose of this guideline is to bring together the most robust evidence in this area in order to help specialists in the treatment decision-making process. The AGREE II methodology and the European Society of Cardiology system were used for recommendations and levels of evidence. The recommendations were graded from I to III, and levels of evidence were classified as A, B, or C. This guideline is divided into 11 chapters dealing with the various aspects of extracranial cerebrovascular disease: diagnosis, treatments and complications, based on up-to-date knowledge and the recommendations proposed by SBACV.
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- Arno von Buettner Ristow
- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro – PUC-RIO, Disciplina de Cirurgia Vascular e Endovascular, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.
- Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular – SBACV-RJ, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.
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- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro – PUC-RIO, Disciplina de Cirurgia Vascular e Endovascular, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.
- Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular – SBACV-RJ, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.
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- Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular – SBACV-SP, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
- Universidade Estadual de Campinas – UNICAMP, Hospital das Clínicas, Disciplina de Cirurgia do Trauma, Campinas, SP, Brasil.
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- Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular – SBACV-SP, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
- Universidade de São Paulo – USP, Faculdade de Medicina, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
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- Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular – SBACV-SP, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
- Associação Portuguesa de Beneficência de São José do Rio Preto, Serviço de Cirurgia Vascular, São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brasil.
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- Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular – SBACV-PR, Curitiba, PR, Brasil.
- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná – PUC-PR, Hospital Cajurú, Serviço de Cirurgia Vascular, Curitiba, PR, Brasil.
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – UFMG, Hospital das Clínicas, Setor de Cirurgia Endovascular, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – UFMG, Faculdade de Medicina, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.
- Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular – SBACV-MG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.
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- Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular – SBACV-SE, Aracajú, SE, Brasil.
- Universidade de São Paulo – USP, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto – FMRP, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil.
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- Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular – SBACV-PR, Curitiba, PR, Brasil.
- Universidade Federal do Paraná – UFPR, Hospital das Clínicas – HC, Curitiba, PR, Brasil.
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- Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular – SBACV-SP, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
- Universidade de São Paulo – USP, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto – FMRP, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil.
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- Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular – SBACV-SP, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
- Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro – UNIRIO, Departamento de Cirurgia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.
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Wan Y, Ma D, Yu L, Tian W, Wang T, Chen X, Shang Q, Xu H. The associations between dietary flavonoid intake and hyperlipidemia: data from the national health and nutrition examination survey 2007-2010 and 2017-2018. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1374970. [PMID: 38883860 PMCID: PMC11176614 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1374970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Background Hyperlipidemia is a worldwide health problem and a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases; therefore, it imposes a heavy burden on society and healthcare. It has been reported that flavonoids can increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation, be anti-inflammatory, and reduce lipid factor levels, which may reduce the risk of hyperlipidemia. However, the relationship between the prevalence of hyperlipidemia and dietary flavonoid intake in the population remains unclear. Methods This study included 8,940 adults from the 2007-2010 and 2017-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES). The relationship between dietary flavonoid intake and the prevalence of hyperlipidemia was analyzed using weighted logistic regression and weighted restricted cubic spline. Results We found an inverse relationship between subtotal catechins intake and hyperlipidemia prevalence in the third quartile [0.74 (0.56, 0.98), p = 0.04] compared with the first quartile. The prevalence of hyperlipidemia and total flavan-3-ol intake in the third quartile were inversely correlated [0.76 (0.59, 0.98), p = 0.03]. Total anthocyanin intake was inversely related to the prevalence of hyperlipidemia in the third quartile [0.77 (0.62, 0.95), p = 0.02] and the fourth quartile [0.77 (0.60, 0.98), p = 0.04]. The prevalence of hyperlipidemia was negatively correlated with total flavonols intake in the fourth quartile [0.75 (0.60, 0.94), p = 0.02]. Using restricted cubic splines analysis, we found that subtotal catechins intake and total flavan-3-ol intake had a nonlinear relationship with the prevalence of hyperlipidemia. Conclusion Our study may provide preliminary research evidence for personalizing improved dietary habits to reduce the prevalence of hyperlipidemia.
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- Yingying Wan
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital Suzhou Hospital, Suzhou, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Karabaeva RZ, Vochshenkova TA, Mussin NM, Albayev RK, Kaliyev AA, Tamadon A. Epigenetics of hypertension as a risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1365738. [PMID: 38836231 PMCID: PMC11148232 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1365738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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Hypertension, a multifaceted cardiovascular disorder influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors, poses a significant risk for the development of coronary artery disease (CAD) in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Epigenetic alterations, particularly in histone modifications, DNA methylation, and microRNAs, play a pivotal role in unraveling the complex molecular underpinnings of blood pressure regulation. This review emphasizes the crucial interplay between epigenetic attributes and hypertension, shedding light on the prominence of DNA methylation, both globally and at the gene-specific level, in essential hypertension. Additionally, histone modifications, including acetylation and methylation, emerge as essential epigenetic markers linked to hypertension. Furthermore, microRNAs exert regulatory influence on blood pressure homeostasis, targeting key genes within the aldosterone and renin-angiotensin pathways. Understanding the intricate crosstalk between genetics and epigenetics in hypertension is particularly pertinent in the context of its interaction with T2DM, where hypertension serves as a notable risk factor for the development of CAD. These findings not only contribute to the comprehensive elucidation of essential hypertension but also offer promising avenues for innovative strategies in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular complications, especially in the context of T2DM.
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- Raushan Zh Karabaeva
- Gerontology Center, Medical Center Hospital of the President’s Affairs Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Gerontology Center, Medical Center Hospital of the President’s Affairs Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- General Surgery, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
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- Gerontology Center, Medical Center Hospital of the President’s Affairs Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- General Surgery, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
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- Department for Natural Sciences, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
- Department of Research and Development, PerciaVista R&D Co., Shiraz, Iran
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Mendoza A, Patel P, Robichaux D, Ramirez D, Karch J. Inhibition of the mPTP and Lipid Peroxidation Is Additively Protective Against I/R Injury. Circ Res 2024; 134:1292-1305. [PMID: 38618716 PMCID: PMC11081482 DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.123.323882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND During myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury, high levels of matrix Ca2+ and reactive oxygen species (ROS) induce the opening of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP), which causes mitochondrial dysfunction and ultimately necrotic death. However, the mechanisms of how these triggers individually or cooperatively open the pore have yet to be determined. METHODS Here, we use a combination of isolated mitochondrial assays and in vivo I/R surgery in mice. We challenged isolated liver and heart mitochondria with Ca2+, ROS, and Fe2+ to induce mitochondrial swelling. Using inhibitors of the mPTP (cyclosporine A or ADP) lipid peroxidation (ferrostatin-1, MitoQ), we determined how the triggers elicit mitochondrial damage. Additionally, we used the combination of inhibitors during I/R injury in mice to determine if dual inhibition of these pathways is additivity protective. RESULTS In the absence of Ca2+, we determined that ROS fails to trigger mPTP opening. Instead, high levels of ROS induce mitochondrial dysfunction and rupture independently of the mPTP through lipid peroxidation. As expected, Ca2+ in the absence of ROS induces mPTP-dependent mitochondrial swelling. Subtoxic levels of ROS and Ca2+ synergize to induce mPTP opening. Furthermore, this synergistic form of Ca2+- and ROS-induced mPTP opening persists in the absence of CypD (cyclophilin D), suggesting the existence of a CypD-independent mechanism for ROS sensitization of the mPTP. These ex vivo findings suggest that mitochondrial dysfunction may be achieved by multiple means during I/R injury. We determined that dual inhibition of the mPTP and lipid peroxidation is significantly more protective against I/R injury than individually targeting either pathway alone. CONCLUSIONS In the present study, we have investigated the relationship between Ca2+ and ROS, and how they individually or synergistically induce mitochondrial swelling. Our findings suggest that Ca2+ mediates mitochondrial damage through the opening of the mPTP, although ROS mediates its damaging effects through lipid peroxidation. However, subtoxic levels both Ca2+ and ROS can induce mPTP-mediated mitochondrial damage. Targeting both of these triggers to preserve mitochondria viability unveils a highly effective therapeutic approach for mitigating I/R injury.
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- Arielys Mendoza
- Department of Integrative Physiology (A.M., P.P., D.R., D.R., J.K.), Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX
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- Department of Integrative Physiology (A.M., P.P., D.R., D.R., J.K.), Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX
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- Department of Integrative Physiology (A.M., P.P., D.R., D.R., J.K.), Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX
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- Department of Integrative Physiology (A.M., P.P., D.R., D.R., J.K.), Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX
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- Department of Integrative Physiology (A.M., P.P., D.R., D.R., J.K.), Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX
- the Cardiovascular Research Institute (J.K.), Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX
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Li X, Zhao Z, Na L, Cui W, Che X, Chang J, Xue X. Effect of Yogurt Intake Frequency on Blood Pressure: A Cross-Sectional Study. Int J Hypertens 2024; 2024:8040917. [PMID: 38737523 PMCID: PMC11087149 DOI: 10.1155/2024/8040917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Yogurt consumption is a significant factor in reducing the risk of hypertension and preventing cardiovascular diseases. Although increasing evidence has emerged regarding the potential benefits of probiotics in hypertension, there is a lack of large, cross-sectional studies assessing the association between yogurt intake and blood pressure parameters. We aimed to evaluate the association between yogurt intake frequency and blood pressure. A cross-sectional study was designed using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2003 to 2004 and 2005 to 2006. We included 3, 068 adults with blood pressure data and yogurt intake data. Multivariate regression analyses revealed significant inverse associations between yogurt and systolic blood pressure (P < 0.05), diastolic blood pressure (P < 0.05), and mean arterial pressure (P < 0.05) in nonhypertensive participants (n = 1 822) but not in hypertensive participants (n = 1 246). Furthermore, a high frequency of yogurt intake prevented hypertension; however, no additional antihypertensive effects were observed in patients already diagnosed with hypertension.
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- Xinqi Li
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun City 130000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun City 130000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun City 130000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital, Xi'an 710000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun City 130000, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun City 130000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun City 130000, China
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Gelfman R, Ingraham BS, Sandhu GS, Lerman A, Lewis B, Gulati R, Pellikka PA, Higgins SD, Singh M. Stretching to Reduce Pain-Related Disability Among Echocardiographic and Interventional Laboratory Employees-A Pilot Study. JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR ANGIOGRAPHY & INTERVENTIONS 2024; 3:101353. [PMID: 39132460 PMCID: PMC11308027 DOI: 10.1016/j.jscai.2024.101353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Background Stretching improves range of motion and changes the viscoelastic properties of muscle-tendon units. We hypothesized that a regular stretching program would reduce the functional consequences of pain for employees working in echocardiographic, ultrasound, and interventional laboratories. This exploratory, proof-of-concept study was meant to inform expectations for future randomized, controlled studies. Methods In this unblinded, nonrandomized, observational study, we enrolled 196 health care professionals working in the interventional and echocardiographic laboratories in the departments of cardiology and radiology at Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Health System to perform 15-minute neck, upper extremity, low back, and lower extremity stretches for 1 year. The functional consequences of pain were self-reported by using the Disability of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand; Neck Disability Index; and Roland-Morris Questionnaire, which was administered at baseline and at 1 year to measure response to stretching. Monitoring with an assessment plan for injuries was undertaken. Employees who were pregnant, unable to do exercises, or under active orthopedic treatment, were excluded. Results Of the 196 enrolled, 68 (35%) provided complete data at both baseline and follow-up. The majority of participants were over 40 years (n = 51; 72%) and female (n = 51; 72%). Participants performed stretches for 120.5 (IQR, 52-184) days over the year. The number of days of doing the stretches was well distributed across the study period with median quarters 1, 2, 3, and 4 of 32 (19-51), 32 (20-51), 31 (17-45), and 32.5 (12-47) days, respectively. The majority of participants (52.3%) stretched before, 18.9% stretched during and 28.8% stretched after work. Self-reported upper extremity disability improved in the treatment group with a significant decrease in the median Disability of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score (5.2 to 2.6; P = .002). There was an absolute 4% decrease in the Neck Disability Index score, between baseline and 1-year follow-up (10% to 6%, P = .017). There was not a significant change in the Roland-Morris Questionnaire from baseline to follow-up (1 to 0; P = .287). No participant reported any stretch-related injuries. Conclusions A routine stretching program may represent an attractive, low-cost, noninvasive option to reduce upper extremity musculoskeletal disability of employees working in the echocardiographic, ultrasound, and interventional laboratories. Larger randomized trials are needed to confirm the association.
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- Russell Gelfman
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota
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Alder MR, Adamek KE, Lowenstern A, Raj LM, Lindley KJ, Sutton NR. Acute Coronary Syndrome in Women: An Update. Curr Cardiol Rep 2024; 26:293-301. [PMID: 38466532 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-024-02033-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The goal of this manuscript is to provide a concise summary of recent developments in the approach to and treatment of women with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). RECENT FINDINGS This review covers terminology updates relating to ACS and myocardial injury and infarction. Updates on disparities in recognition, treatments, and outcomes of women with ACS due to atherosclerotic coronary artery disease are covered. Other causes of ACS, including spontaneous coronary artery dissection and myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary artery disease are discussed, given the increased frequency in women compared with men. The review summarizes the latest on the unique circumstance of ACS in women who are pregnant or post-partum, including etiologies, diagnostic approaches, medication safety, and revascularization considerations. Compared with men, women with ACS have unique risk factors, presentations, and pathophysiology. Treatments known to be effective for men with atherosclerosis-related ACS are also effective for women; further work remains on reducing the disparities in diagnosis and treatment. Implementation of multimodality imaging will improve diagnostic accuracy and allow for targeted medical therapy in the setting of myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary artery disease.
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- Madeleine R Alder
- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA.
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Yoon M, Lee S, Choi JY, Jung MH, Youn JC, Shim CY, Choi JO, Kim EJ, Kim H, Yoo BS, Son YJ, Choi DJ. Effectiveness of a Smartphone App-Based Intervention With Bluetooth-Connected Monitoring Devices and a Feedback System in Heart Failure (SMART-HF Trial): Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e52075. [PMID: 38683665 PMCID: PMC11091801 DOI: 10.2196/52075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Current heart failure (HF) guidelines recommend a multidisciplinary approach, discharge education, and self-management for HF. However, the recommendations are challenging to implement in real-world clinical settings. OBJECTIVE We developed a mobile health (mHealth) platform for HF self-care to evaluate whether a smartphone app-based intervention with Bluetooth-connected monitoring devices and a feedback system can help improve HF symptoms. METHODS In this prospective, randomized, multicenter study, we enrolled patients 20 years of age and older, hospitalized for acute HF, and who could use a smartphone from 7 tertiary hospitals in South Korea. In the intervention group (n=39), the apps were automatically paired with Bluetooth-connected monitoring devices. The patients could enter information on vital signs, HF symptoms, diet, medications, and exercise regimen into the app daily and receive feedback or alerts on their input. In the control group (n=38), patients could only enter their blood pressure, heart rate, and weight using conventional, non-Bluetooth devices and could not receive any feedback or alerts from the app. The primary end point was the change in dyspnea symptom scores from baseline to 4 weeks, assessed using a questionnaire. RESULTS At 4 weeks, the change in dyspnea symptom score from baseline was significantly greater in the intervention group than in the control group (mean -1.3, SD 2.1 vs mean -0.3, SD 2.3; P=.048). A significant reduction was found in body water composition from baseline to the final measurement in the intervention group (baseline level mean 7.4, SD 2.5 vs final level mean 6.6, SD 2.5; P=.003). App adherence, which was assessed based on log-in or the percentage of days when symptoms were first observed, was higher in the intervention group than in the control group. Composite end points, including death, rehospitalization, and urgent HF visits, were not significantly different between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS The mobile-based health platform with Bluetooth-connected monitoring devices and a feedback system demonstrated improvement in dyspnea symptoms in patients with HF. This study provides evidence and rationale for implementing mobile app-based self-care strategies and feedback for patients with HF. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05668000; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05668000.
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- Minjae Yoon
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seognam, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Research Institute for Intractable Cardiovascular Disease, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Research Institute for Intractable Cardiovascular Disease, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Cardiac and Vascular Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Woonju, Republic of Korea
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- Healthcare Business Department, AI/DX Convergence Business Group, KT, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seognam, Republic of Korea
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Bors S, Abler D, Dietz M, Andrearczyk V, Fageot J, Nicod-Lalonde M, Schaefer N, DeKemp R, Kamani CH, Prior JO, Depeursinge A. Comparing various AI approaches to traditional quantitative assessment of the myocardial perfusion in [ 82Rb] PET for MACE prediction. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9644. [PMID: 38671059 PMCID: PMC11053111 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60095-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Assessing the individual risk of Major Adverse Cardiac Events (MACE) is of major importance as cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide. Quantitative Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) parameters such as stress Myocardial Blood Flow (sMBF) or Myocardial Flow Reserve (MFR) constitutes the gold standard for prognosis assessment. We propose a systematic investigation of the value of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to leverage [82 Rb] Silicon PhotoMultiplier (SiPM) PET MPI for MACE prediction. We establish a general pipeline for AI model validation to assess and compare the performance of global (i.e. average of the entire MPI signal), regional (17 segments), radiomics and Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) models leveraging various MPI signals on a dataset of 234 patients. Results showed that all regional AI models significantly outperformed the global model ( p < 0.001 ), where the best AUC of 73.9% (CI 72.5-75.3) was obtained with a CNN model. A regional AI model based on MBF averages from 17 segments fed to a Logistic Regression (LR) constituted an excellent trade-off between model simplicity and performance, achieving an AUC of 73.4% (CI 72.3-74.7). A radiomics model based on intensity features revealed that the global average was the least important feature when compared to other aggregations of the MPI signal over the myocardium. We conclude that AI models can allow better personalized prognosis assessment for MACE.
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- Sacha Bors
- Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Department, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Institute of Informatics, School of Management, HES-SO Valais-Wallis University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Sierre, Switzerland
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- Department of Oncology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Institute of Informatics, School of Management, HES-SO Valais-Wallis University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Sierre, Switzerland
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- INSERM U1060, CarMeN laboratory, University of Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Department, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Institute of Informatics, School of Management, HES-SO Valais-Wallis University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Sierre, Switzerland
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- AudioVisual Communications Laboratory (LCAV), EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Department, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
- University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Department, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
- University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Cardiology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Department, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland.
- University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Department, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Institute of Informatics, School of Management, HES-SO Valais-Wallis University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Sierre, Switzerland
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Accumulating evidence suggests that living in areas of high surrounding greenness or even brief exposures to areas of high greenery is conducive to cardiovascular health, which may be related to the environmental, social, psychological, and physiological benefits of greenspaces. Recent data from multiple cross-sectional, longitudinal, and cohort studies suggest that living in areas of high surrounding greenness is associated with a lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. High levels of neighborhood greenery have been linked also to a decrease in the burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors as reflected by lower rates of hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes. Those who live in greener environments report better mental health and more frequent social interactions, which can benefit cardiovascular health as well. In this narrative review, we discuss evidence linking greenspaces to cardiovascular health as well as the potential mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of greenspaces, including the impact of vegetation on air, noise and light pollution, ambient temperature, physical activity, mental health, and biodiversity. We review literature on the beneficial effects of acute and chronic exposure to nature on cardiovascular disease risk factors, inflammation and immune function, and we highlight the potential cardiovascular effects of biogenic volatile organic compounds that are emitted by trees and shrubs. We identify current knowledge gaps in this area and underscore the need for additional population studies to understand more clearly and precisely the link between greenness and health. Such understanding is urgently needed to fully redeem the promise of greenspaces in preventing adverse environmental exposures, mitigating the effects of climate change, and creating healthier living environments.
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- Rachel J Keith
- Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute (R.J.K., J.L.H., A.B.)
- Department of Medicine (R.J.K., A.B.), University of Louisville
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- Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute (R.J.K., J.L.H., A.B.)
- Department of Communication (J.L.H.), University of Louisville
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- Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute (R.J.K., J.L.H., A.B.)
- Department of Medicine (R.J.K., A.B.), University of Louisville
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Zhang T, Luo L, He Q, Xiao S, Li Y, Chen J, Qin T, Xiao Z, Ge Q. Research advances on molecular mechanism and natural product therapy of iron metabolism in heart failure. Eur J Med Res 2024; 29:253. [PMID: 38659000 PMCID: PMC11044586 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-024-01809-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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The progression of heart failure (HF) is complex and involves multiple regulatory pathways. Iron ions play a crucial supportive role as a cofactor for important proteins such as hemoglobin, myoglobin, oxidative respiratory chain, and DNA synthetase, in the myocardial energy metabolism process. In recent years, numerous studies have shown that HF is associated with iron dysmetabolism, and deficiencies in iron and overload of iron can both lead to the development of various myocarditis diseases, which ultimately progress to HF. Iron toxicity and iron metabolism may be key targets for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HF. Some iron chelators (such as desferrioxamine), antioxidants (such as ascorbate), Fer-1, and molecules that regulate iron levels (such as lactoferrin) have been shown to be effective in treating HF and protecting the myocardium in multiple studies. Additionally, certain natural compounds can play a significant role by mediating the imbalance of iron-related signaling pathways and expression levels. Therefore, this review not only summarizes the basic processes of iron metabolism in the body and the mechanisms by which they play a role in HF, with the aim of providing new clues and considerations for the treatment of HF, but also summarizes recent studies on natural chemical components that involve ferroptosis and its role in HF pathology, as well as the mechanisms by which naturally occurring products regulate ferroptosis in HF, with the aim of providing reference information for the development of new ferroptosis inhibitors and lead compounds for the treatment of HF in the future.
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- Tianqing Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- People's Hospital of Ningxiang City, Ningxiang City, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China.
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Zhang Z, Su J, Li C, Cao S, Sun C, Lin Q, Luo H, Xiao Z, Xiao Y, Liu Q. The prognostic value of prognostic nutritional index in postoperative onset of PAH in children with isolated VSD: a prospective cohort study based on propensity score matching analysis. Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1292786. [PMID: 38699152 PMCID: PMC11064175 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1292786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Background The mechanism of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) after surgery/intervention for isolated venticlular septal defect (VSD) in children is unknown. Reliable prognostic indicators for predicting postoperative PAH are urgently needed. Prognostic nutration index (PNI) is widely used to predict postoperative complications and survival in adults, but it is unclear whether it can be used as an indicator of prognosis in children. Methods A total of 251 children underwent VSD repair surgery or interventional closure in Hunan Children's Hospital from 2020 to 2023 were collected. A 1:1 propensity score matching (PSM) analysis was performed using the nearest neighbor method with a caliper size of 0.2 Logistics regression analysis is used to examine factors associated with the development of PAH. Results The cut-off value for PNI was determined as 58.0. After 1:1 PSM analysis, 49 patients in the low PNI group were matched with high PNI group. Children in the low PNI group had higher risk of postoperative PAH (P = 0.002) than those in the high PNI group. Multivariate logistics regression analysis showed that PNI (RR: 0.903, 95% CI: 0.816-0.999, P = 0.049) and tricuspid regurgitation velocity (RR: 4.743, 95% CI: 1.131-19.897, P = 0.033) were independent prognostic factors for the development of PAH. Conclusion PNI can be used as a prognostic indicator for PAH development after surgery/intervention in children with isolated VSD.
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- Zeying Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Class 2115, Yali High School, Changsha, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of General Ward for Critical Illness, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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Vaid I, Blum E, Nwaise I. Women with Blood Pressure Improvement in the Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation Program by Race and Ethnicity, 2014-2018. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2024; 33:467-472. [PMID: 38451720 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2023.0612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Background: The Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (WISEWOMAN) program aims to improve the cardiovascular health of women aged 40-64 years with low incomes, and who are uninsured or underinsured. The objective is to examine WISEWOMAN participants with hypertension who had high blood pressure (BP) improvement from January 2014 to June 2018, by race and ethnicity. Also examined was participation in WISEWOMAN Healthy Behavior Support Services (HBSS) and adherence to antihypertensive medication. Materials and Methods: WISEWOMAN data from January 2014 to June 2018 were analyzed by race and ethnicity. BP improvement was defined as at least a 5 mm Hg decrease in systolic or diastolic BP values from baseline screening to rescreening. The prevalence of HBSS participation and antihypertensive medication adherence were calculated among hypertensive women with BP improvement. Results: Approximately 64.2% (4,984) of WISEWOMAN participants with hypertension had at least a 5 mm Hg BP improvement. These improvements were consistent across each race and ethnicity (p = 0.56) in the study. Nearly 70% of women who had BP improvement attended at least one HBSS. Hispanic women (80.1%) had the highest HBSS attendance percentage compared to non-Hispanic Black women (64.1%) and non-Hispanic White women (63.8%; p < 0.001). About 80% of women with BP improvement reported being adherent to antihypertensive medication in the previous 7 days. Conclusions: The proportion of women achieving BP improvement in the WISEWOMAN program was consistent across race and ethnicity. In addition, women with BP improvement reported adherence to antihypertensive medication and participation in HBSS.
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- Isam Vaid
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Chebly A, Khalil C, Kuzyk A, Beylot-Barry M, Chevret E. T-cell lymphocytes' aging clock: telomeres, telomerase and aging. Biogerontology 2024; 25:279-288. [PMID: 37917220 DOI: 10.1007/s10522-023-10075-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Aging is the decline of physiological capabilities required for life maintenance and reproduction over time. The human immune cells, including T-cells lymphocytes, undergo dramatic aging-related changes, including those related to telomeres and telomerase. It was demonstrated that telomeres and telomerase play crucial roles in T-cell differentiation, aging, and diseases, including a well-documented link between short telomeres and telomerase activation demonstrated in several T-cells malignancies. Herein, we provide a comprehensive review of the literature regarding T-cells' telomeres and telomerase in health and age related-diseases.
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- Alain Chebly
- Jacques Loiselet Center for Medical Genetics and Genomics (CGGM), Faculty of Medicine, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon.
- Higher Institute of Public Health, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon.
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- Reviva Stem Cell Platform for Research and Applications Center, Bsalim, Lebanon
- Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Lebanese American University School of Medicine, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Dermatology Department, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
- Univ. Bordeaux, INSERM, BRIC, U1312, 33000, Bordeaux, France
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- Univ. Bordeaux, INSERM, BRIC, U1312, 33000, Bordeaux, France
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Zakharov IP, Chomakhidze PS, Kopylov FY, Sultygova EA, Mesitskaya DF, Lyubimova EA, Andreev DA. Determining The Risk of Atrial Fibrillation Paroxysm in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure With Intact and Reduced Ejection Fraction. KARDIOLOGIIA 2024; 64:25-33. [PMID: 38597759 DOI: 10.18087/cardio.2024.3.n2466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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AIM To determine predictors for the development of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) with preserved and reduced ejection fraction by echocardiography (EchoCG) according to an extended protocol with determination of diastolic function and left atrial global strain. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data of 168 patients with stage I-III CHF without a history of AF were analyzed. All patients underwent echocardiography according to an extended protocol with the determination of diastolic dysfunction (DD), left atrial ejection fraction (LA EF), and left atrial global strain (LA GS). Tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) was used to evaluate the early (E) and late (A) LV filling velocity and the early (E') and late (A') diastolic mitral annular velocity. In all patients, Holter ECG monitoring (HM ECG) of heart rhythm was performed for 3 days, and ECG monitoring with telemedicine technologies was performed for 7 days, 3 times a day for 3 minutes. The follow-up period was 3 months or until an AF episode. RESULTS During the study, paroxysmal AF (pAF) was detected in 41 (24.4%) patients using various methods of heart rhythm monitoring. Complaints of palpitations were noted for 10 (24.4%) patients during pAF, which was recorded using a CardioQVARK® device, HM ECG or a 12-lead ECG. In 5 (12.2%) patients, daily ECG monitoring revealed pAF without associated complaints. HM ECG detected 8, 2, 4 (19.5%, 4.8%, and 9.7%) cases during 24, 48 and 72 hours, respectively; a single-channel CardioQVARK® detected 30 (73.2%) cases when used 3 times a day for 7 days. These results showed that AF frequently develops in CHF without accompanying symptoms. The method for detecting pAF with CardioQVARK® showed good results: it was twice more effective than HM ECG and three times more effective than 12-lead ECG. Also, according to ultrasound data, significant changes in the following parameters were noted in patients with AF: LA EF <36% (OR 1.04, 95% CI: 1.02-1.08), p=0.003; LA GS <9.9% (OR 1.16, 95% CI: 1.02-1.38), p<0.001; TDI E med <5.7 cm/s (OR 0.97, 95% CI: 0.94-1.00), p=0.026. Grade 2 DD did not show statistically significant results (OR 1.1, 95% CI: 0.7-1.5, p=0.54). However, it was detected more frequently in patients with AF, in 34% of cases, compared to 29% of cases in patients without AF, which requires further study on a larger patient sample. CONCLUSION Patients with CHF have a high risk of developing pAF (24.4%). 75% of patients with AF do not feel the development of paroxysm. All CHF patients should undergo EchoCG with assessment of LA EF, TDI E med and LA GS to identify a group at risk for the development of AF. Heart rhythm remote monitoring with CardioQVARK® devices can be considered a reliable method for early detection of pAF and timely initiation of anticoagulant therapy in patients with CHF.
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
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Saintila J, Ruiz Mamani PG, Ramos-Vera C, Serpa-Barrientos A, Oblitas-Guerrero SM, Lizarraga-De-Maguiña IG, Calizaya-Milla YE. Intake of foods high in saturated fats, vegetarian dietary pattern, and sociodemographic characteristics associated with body weight in Peruvian university students. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1361091. [PMID: 38571749 PMCID: PMC10987770 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1361091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Background The prevalence of obesity continues to increase among university students and the general population. Consumption of a diet high in saturated fats could be one of the risk factors. Objective The consumption of foods high in saturated fats, the vegetarian diet pattern, and sociodemographic characteristics associated with excess body weight (overweight/obesity) were evaluated in Peruvian university students. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out selecting 5,608 Peruvian university students through no probabilistic convenience sampling. The survey was carried out during the months of February and April 2022. The Chi-square test and binary logistic regression analysis were used to evaluate the association between diet (saturated fats intake and dietary pattern) and sociodemographic factors with excess body weight in a cross-sectional analysis. Results It was observed that students who reported high consumption of foods high in saturated fats (ORB = 1.14) and those who had a non-vegetarian dietary pattern (ORB = 2.76) were found to be more likely to have excess body weight. On the contrary, students who reported adherence to the vegetarian diet pattern for more than 5 years were less likely to be overweight or obese (ORB = 0.84). Being ≥26 years of age (ORB = 3.28), living in urban areas (ORB = 1.68) and coastal areas of the country (ORB = 1.17), and enrolled in the engineering faculty (ORB = 1.19), were significantly associated with excess body weight. Conclusion The findings of the current study evidenced several factors associated with excess body weight in university students. Therefore, it is necessary to promote and implement healthy lifestyle programs, considering sociodemographic and dietary aspects such as age and dietary intake to control and prevent obesity in university students.
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Akhgarjand C, Tavakoli A, Samavat S, Bagheri A, Anoushirvani A, Mirzababaei A, Amini MR, Ghorbi MD, Valisoltani N, Mansour A, Sajjadi-Jazi SM, Ansar H, Rezvani H. The effect of conjugated linoleic acid supplementation in comparison with omega-6 and omega-9 on lipid profile: a graded, dose-response systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1336889. [PMID: 38567248 PMCID: PMC10985181 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1336889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a geometrical isomer of linoleic acid, which has anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, and anti-obesity properties. However, the studies reported inconstant results about the CLA-related effects on lipid profiles. As a result, meta-analysis and systematic review were performed to survey the CLA supplementation-related effect on lipid profile including high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), total cholesterol (TC), and triglycerides (TG). To identify the relevant research, a systematic comprehensive search was initiated on the medical databases such as Scopus and PubMed/Medline until December 2022. The overall effect size was estimated by weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% confidence interval (CI) in a random effect meta-analysis. In the final quantitative analysis, the meta-analysis considered 35 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with 1,476 participants (707 controls and 769 cases). The pooled results demonstrated that CLA supplementation, compared with olive oil, significantly increased serum TG levels (WMD: 0.05 mmol/L; 95% CI: 0.01 to 0.1; p = 0.04; I2 = 0.0%, p = 0.91). With regard to TC level, CLA supplementation compared with placebo significantly reduced TC concentrations (WMD: -0.08 mmol/L; 95% CI: -0.14 to -0.02; p < 0.001; I2 = 82.4%). Moreover, the non-linear dose-response analysis indicated a decreasing trend of TC serum level from the 15th week of CLA supplementation compared with olive oil (Pnon-linearity = 0.01). The present meta-analysis and systematic review of 35 RCTs showed that the CLA intervention was able to raise the level of TG in comparison to olive oil; however, it can decrease TC level compared with placebo and olive oil.
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- Camellia Akhgarjand
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Hemato-Oncology Ward, Firoozgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition & Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Hemato-Oncology Ward, Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Hemato-Oncology Ward, Taleghani Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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Calderón-Moreno J, Delgado-Rodriguez MJ, Juárez-Vela R, Tejada-Garrido CI, de Viñaspre-Hernández RR, Burgos-Esteban A, Sánchez-Conde P, Andreu-Fernández V, Gea-Caballero V, Santos-Sanchez JA, Quintana-Diaz M, Andrés-Esteban EM. Approximation to the economic cost of healthcare for hypertensive patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1333081. [PMID: 38566790 PMCID: PMC10986305 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1333081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Introduction Many researchers have focused their studies on hypertension due to its over-representation among COVID-19 patients. Both retrospective and observational studies conducted close to the Wuhan area have reported that hypertension is the most common comorbidity observed in patients affected by COVID-19. Objective Our objective is that patients with arterial hypertension have a worse prognosis in terms of evolution leading to higher costs. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 3,581 patients from La Paz University Hospital (LPUH) during the period between 15 July 2020 and 31 July 2020 were included in this study. Results It should be noted that 40.71% of the patients were hypertensive. As expected, hypertension was associated with men, among whom we observed a higher prevalence and a higher age (median age of 77 years (IQI: 65-85) versus 52 years (IQI: 37-64), p-value < 0.001). Hypertensive patients had a higher prevalence of dyspnea (52.14% vs. 47.15%, p-value = 0.004) and altered awareness (14.89% vs. 4.30%, p-value <0.001). The non-parametric Kaplan-Meier curve estimates the survival of patients in the two study groups. We can see how patients with hypertension have a higher associated mortality, with the difference being statistically significant, p-value (log-rank) = 0.004. Only for the appearance of complications during hospitalization, the group of hypertensive patients reached the figure of €1,355,901.71 compared to the total of 421,403.48 € for normotensive patients. Conclusion Our study shows the worse clinical evolution of patients with COVID-19 in terms of associated morbidity and mortality. It also shows that the cost of managing patients with hypertension is greater than that of managing normotensive patients.
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- Department of Nursing, GRUPAC, University of La Rioja, Logroño, Spain
- Research Group Blood Patient Management, IDI-Paz Research Institute, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, GRUPAC, University of La Rioja, Logroño, Spain
- Research Group Blood Patient Management, IDI-Paz Research Institute, Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
- Anesthesia and Resuscitation Service, University Healthcare Complex, Salamanca, Spain
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- Research Group Blood Patient Management, IDI-Paz Research Institute, Madrid, Spain
- Intensive Care Unit, Hospital La Paz, La Paz, Spain
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Zhang Y, Zhu X, Gao F, Yang S. Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal of Prediction Models for Readmission in Coronary Artery Disease Patients: Assessing Current Efficacy and Future Directions. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2024; 17:549-557. [PMID: 38496372 PMCID: PMC10944133 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s451436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Purpose Coronary artery disease (CAD) patients frequently face readmissions due to suboptimal disease management. Prediction models are pivotal for detecting early unplanned readmissions. This review offers a unified assessment, aiming to lay the groundwork for enhancing prediction models and informing prevention strategies. Methods A search through five databases (PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure) up to September 2023 identified studies on prediction models for coronary artery disease patient readmissions for this review. Two independent reviewers used the CHARMS checklist for data extraction and the PROBAST tool for bias assessment. Results From 12,457 records, 15 studies were selected, contributing 30 models targeting various CAD patient groups (AMI, CABG, ACS) from primarily China, the USA, and Canada. Models utilized varied methods such as logistic regression and machine learning, with performance predominantly measured by the c-index. Key predictors included age, gender, and hospital stay duration. Readmission rates in the studies varied from 4.8% to 45.1%. Despite high bias risk across models, several showed notable accuracy and calibration. Conclusion The study highlights the need for thorough external validation and the use of the PROBAST tool to reduce bias in models predicting readmission for CAD patients.
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- Yunhao Zhang
- College of Nursing, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Nursing, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Nursing, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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Van Etten EJ, Bharadwaj PK, Grilli MD, Raichlen DA, Hishaw GA, Huentelman MJ, Trouard TP, Alexander GE. Regional covariance of white matter hyperintensity volume patterns associated with hippocampal volume in healthy aging. Front Aging Neurosci 2024; 16:1349449. [PMID: 38524117 PMCID: PMC10957632 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2024.1349449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Hippocampal volume is particularly sensitive to the accumulation of total brain white matter hyperintensity volume (WMH) in aging, but how the regional distribution of WMH volume differentially impacts the hippocampus has been less studied. In a cohort of 194 healthy older adults ages 50-89, we used a multivariate statistical method, the Scaled Subprofile Model (SSM), to (1) identify patterns of regional WMH differences related to left and right hippocampal volumes, (2) examine associations between the multimodal neuroimaging covariance patterns and demographic characteristics, and (3) investigate the relation of the patterns to subjective and objective memory in healthy aging. We established network covariance patterns of regional WMH volume differences associated with greater left and right hippocampal volumes, which were characterized by reductions in left temporal and right parietal WMH volumes and relative increases in bilateral occipital WMH volumes. Additionally, we observed lower expression of these hippocampal-related regional WMH patterns were significantly associated with increasing age and greater subjective memory complaints, but not objective memory performance in this healthy older adult cohort. Our findings indicate that, in cognitively healthy older adults, left and right hippocampal volume reductions were associated with differences in the regional distribution of WMH volumes, which were exacerbated by advancing age and related to greater subjective memory complaints. Multivariate network analyses, like SSM, may help elucidate important early effects of regional WMH volume on brain and cognitive aging in healthy older adults.
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- Emily J. Van Etten
- Department of Psychology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
- Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Department of Psychology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
- Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Department of Psychology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
- Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
- Department of Neurology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Human and Evolutionary Biology Section, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Department of Anthropology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
- Neurogenomics Division, The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), Phoenix, AZ, United States
- Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
- Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium, Phoenix, AZ, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Department of Psychology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
- Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
- Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium, Phoenix, AZ, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
- Neuroscience Graduate Interdisciplinary Program, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
- Physiological Sciences Graduate Interdisciplinary Program, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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Warjukar PR, Paunipagar RP, Timalsina DR, Mohabey AV, Jain PB, Panbude SP. Ceruloplasmin, Vitamin C, and Uric Acid Levels in Patients With Myocardial Infarction: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e56122. [PMID: 38618322 PMCID: PMC11015052 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Global mortality is significantly influenced by myocardial infarction. Scientists have examined the role of the copper-containing protein ceruloplasmin in heart attacks. It helps to regulate oxidative stress, iron metabolism, and inflammation. Vitamin C's antioxidative qualities lend credence to the idea that it could help prevent cardiovascular disease. Several studies have shown that elevated uric acid levels are related to a higher risk of myocardial infarction. With this background, we conducted this study to estimate levels of ceruloplasmin, vitamin C, and uric acid in patients with myocardial infarction. MATERIALS AND METHODS A tertiary care hospital in central India carried out this comparative cross-sectional study. The study was conducted between December 2022 and April 2023. Patients of any gender with newly diagnosed myocardial infarction who received admission to the intensive care unit and had ST-segment elevation of at least 2 mm in two or more consecutive electrocardiogram leads were included in the patient group. The control group consisted of individuals who did not exhibit any changes associated with myocardial infarction. Based on sex, age, and body mass index, the 75 control and 75 patients were matched. Ceruloplasmin, vitamin C, and uric acid were analyzed and compared. RESULTS The uric acid levels among the patient group were 10.34 ± 3.23 mg/dL, and among the controls, they were 3.45 ± 1.12 mg/dL (p<0.001). The ceruloplasmin levels among the patient group were 64.34 ± 4.21 mg/dL, and among the controls, they were 29.23 ± 3.82 mg/dL (p<0.001). The vitamin C levels among the patient group were 13.80 ± 0.94 μmol/L, and among the controls, they were 45.62 ± 4.34 μmol/L (p<0.001). CONCLUSION The patients with myocardial infarction demonstrated significantly elevated levels of ceruloplasmin and uric acid, while their vitamin C levels were lower in comparison. It is crucial to comprehend the underlying mechanisms through which these parameters influence the development of myocardial infarction.
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- Prajakta R Warjukar
- Biochemistry, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Nagpur, IND
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- Biochemistry, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Nagpur, IND
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- Biochemistry, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Nagpur, IND
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- Orthopedics, All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, IND
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- Biochemistry, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Nagpur, IND
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- Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Lizarraga KJ, Gyang T, Benson RT, Birbeck GL, Johnston KC, Royal W, Sacco RL, Segal B, Vickrey BG, Griggs RC, Holloway RG. Seven Strategies to Integrate Equity within Translational Research in Neurology. Ann Neurol 2024; 95:432-441. [PMID: 38270253 PMCID: PMC10922988 DOI: 10.1002/ana.26873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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The rapidly accelerating translation of biomedical advances is leading to revolutionary therapies that are often inaccessible to historically marginalized populations. We identified and synthesized recent guidelines and statements to propose 7 strategies to integrate equity within translational research in neurology: (1) learn history; (2) learn about upstream forces; (3) diversify and liberate; (4) change narratives and adopt best communication practices; (5) study social drivers of health and lived experiences; (6) leverage health technologies; and (7) build, sustain, and lead culturally humble teams. We propose that equity should be a major goal of translational research, equally important as safety and efficacy. ANN NEUROL 2024;95:432-441.
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- Department of Neurology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Neurobiology and Neuroscience Institute, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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Zhou H, Li T, Li J, Zheng D, Yang J, Zhuang X. Linear association of compound dietary antioxidant index with hyperlipidemia: a cross-sectional study. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1365580. [PMID: 38487634 PMCID: PMC10937358 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1365580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Background There is growing evidence that antioxidant-rich diets may prevent hyperlipidemia. However, the relationship between the Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index (CDAI) and hyperlipidemia is unclear. The CDAI is a composite score reflecting the antioxidant content of an individual's diet, and this study aimed to investigate the relationship between CDAI and hyperlipidemia. Methods The study used the 2003-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database for cross-sectional analyses and included 27,626 participants aged 20 years and older. The CDAI, which includes vitamins A, C, and E, zinc, selenium, and carotenoids, was calculated based on dietary intake reported in a 24-h recall interview. Hyperlipidemia was defined by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP). Covariates included age, sex, race, education, marriage, household poverty-to-income ratio (PIR), glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), body mass index (BMI), energy, carbohydrates, total fat, cholesterol, smoking, alcohol consumption, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, and lipid-lowering medications. The association between CDAI and hyperlipidemia was explored through multiple logistic regression analyses and smoothed curve fitting. We also performed subgroup analyses and interaction tests to verify the relationship's stability. Results After adjusting for potential confounders, CDAI was negatively associated with the risk of developing hyperlipidemia (OR 0.98, 95% CI 0.96-0.99, p < 0.01). The results of weighted regression models stratified by quartiles of CDAI (-8.664 ≤ Q1 ≤ -2.209, -2.209 < Q2 ≤ -0.002, -0.002 < Q3 ≤ 2.774, 2.774 < Q4 ≤ 124.284), fully adjusted for confounding variables, indicated that compared with the bottom quartile (Q1) of the CDAI, Q2, Q3, and Q4 of participants had a lower advantage ratio (Q2: OR 0.91, 95% CI 0.78-1.06, p < 0.21; Q3: OR 0.85, 95% CI 0.73-1.00, p < 0.05; and Q4: OR 0.77, 95% CI 0.64-0.94, p < 0.01), which was confirmed by a test for trend (p < 0.05). Smoothed curve fit analysis showed linearity (p for non-linear = 0.0912). In summary, there is a linear negative relationship between CDAI and the risk of developing hyperlipidemia. Subgroup analyses by age, sex, ethnicity, education level, marriage, tobacco status, alcoholic drinking, body mass index (BMI), hypertension, and diabetes did not indicate strong interactions. Conclusion In this large cross-sectional study, there was a linear negative association between CDAI and hyperlipidemia among US adults. Therefore increase antioxidant rich foods in your life as a prevention of hyperlipidemia.
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- Haoran Zhou
- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Mishra T, Saha R, Paramasivam G. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in India and its electrocardiography (ECG) comparison to myocardial infarction. Egypt Heart J 2024; 76:26. [PMID: 38381355 PMCID: PMC10881923 DOI: 10.1186/s43044-024-00453-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Owing to the limited research on Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TCM) in Asia, we aim to evaluate in detail the clinical profiles, lab parameters, investigations, and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) seen in patients with TCM in the Indian subcontinent. Additionally, we have compared the electrocardiographic findings of patients with TCM to those of patients with myocardial infarction (MI). RESULTS The average age of the patients affected was found to be 60 ± 11 years. Women (87.5%) and patients with hypertension (40%) were found to be at an increased risk of developing the syndrome. The most common presenting symptom was dyspnea (48%) following a trigger most commonly emotional (45%). ST elevation and significant T wave inversions were observed in 40% of patients with TCM. Echocardiography revealed a low left ventricular ejection fraction of 43 ± 9%. Coronary angiography was normal in 60%, the rest had mild/subcritical stenoses. The 6-month MACE was 20% and the mortality rate was 7.5%. Follow-up echocardiography of patients with TCM showed improvement in EF in 75% patients. CONCLUSIONS TCM was majorly seen in postmenopausal women following an emotional trigger, but a variety of other triggers were noted. T-wave inversions in TCM follow a diffuse pattern in contrast to specific leads seen in MI. Normal or subcritical stenosis in coronaries at presentation, along with a low EF which improves on follow up provide greater evidence for the diagnosis of TCM.
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- Tanisha Mishra
- Department of Cardiology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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Arshad M, Iqbal R, Raza M, Bashir R, Ahmed T, Parveen A. Association of APO B gene polymorphisms with the development of myocardial infarction in Pakistani population. Gene 2024; 896:148052. [PMID: 38042210 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2023.148052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Myocardial infarction (MI) is when a blood clot in the coronary artery obstructs blood flow to a specific part of the heart, leading to the death of myocardium in that area. The development of MI is influenced by various environmental factors, genetic components, and their interactions, even though the exact cause has not been fully established. This is the first case-control study examining the possible association between the human Apo B gene and MI in the Punjab region of Pakistan. The study included 100 patients and 50 healthy individuals. Genomic DNA was isolated from blood samples using manual extraction methods. Subsequently, primers were optimized, and genotyping was performed using PCR, followed by DNA sequencing and RFLP analysis. The research focused on two specific APO B gene SNPs, codon 4154 G/A (rs1801701) and codon 2488 G/A (rs1042031). Both SNPs involved the substitution of guanine with adenine. It was found that individuals carrying the minor allele A of SNP rs1801701 (p < 0.001) and the minor allele A of rs1042031 (p < 0.001) had a significantly higher risk of developing MI. Additionally, haplotype analysis revealed that the AA haplotype (comprising both rs1801701 and rs1042031 SNPs) was associated with a substantially increased risk of MI (OR = 3.845). In conclusion, the study provides evidence supporting the association between specific mutations in the APOB gene and the risk of myocardial infarction in the Pakistani population.
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- Muhammad Arshad
- Department of Zoology, GC University Lahore, Pakistan; Department of Life Sciences, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan.
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- Department of Zoology, GC University Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Zoology, GC University Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Zoology, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Life Sciences, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan.
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- Department of Zoology, GC University Lahore, Pakistan.
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Sloane KL, Gottesman RF, Johansen MC, Jones Berkeley S, Coresh J, Kucharska-Newton A, Rosamond WD, Schneider ALC, Koton S. Stroke Subtype and Risk of Subsequent Hospitalization: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study. Neurology 2024; 102:e208035. [PMID: 38181329 PMCID: PMC11023038 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000208035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Risk of readmission after stroke differs by stroke (sub)type and etiology, with higher risks reported for hemorrhagic stroke and cardioembolic stroke. We examined the risk and cause of first readmission by stroke subtype over the years post incident stroke. METHODS Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study participants (n = 1,412) with first-ever stroke were followed up for all-cause readmission after incident stroke. Risk of first readmission was examined by stroke subtypes (cardioembolic, thrombotic/lacunar, and hemorrhagic [intracerebral and subarachnoid]) using Cox and Fine-Gray proportional hazards models, adjusting for sociodemographic and cardiometabolic risk factors. RESULTS Among 1,412 participants (mean [SD] age 72.4 [9.3] years, 52.1% women, 35.3% Black), 1,143 hospitalizations occurred over 41,849 person-months. Overall, 81% of participants were hospitalized over a maximum of 26.6 years of follow-up (83% of participants with thrombotic/lacunar stroke, 77% of participants with cardioembolic stroke, and 78% of participants with hemorrhagic stroke). Primary cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diagnoses were reported for half of readmissions. Over the entire follow-up period, compared with cardioembolic stroke, readmission risk was lower for thrombotic/lacunar stroke (hazard ratio [HR] 0.82, 95% CI 0.71-0.95) and hemorrhagic stroke (HR 0.74, 95% CI 0.58-0.93) in adjusted Cox proportional hazards models. By contrast, there was no statistically significant difference among subtypes when adjusting for atrial fibrillation and competing risk of death. Compared with cardioembolic stroke, thrombotic/lacunar stroke was associated with lower readmission risk within 1 month (HR 0.66, 95% CI 0.46-0.93) and during 1 month-1 year (HR 0.78, 95% CI 0.62-0.97), and hemorrhagic stroke was associated with lower risk during 1 month-1 year (HR 0.60, 95% CI 0.41-0.87). There was no significant difference between subtypes in readmission risk during later periods. DISCUSSION Over 26 years of follow-up, 81% of stroke participants experienced a readmission. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diagnoses at readmission were most common across stroke subtypes. Though cardioembolic stroke has previously been reported to confer higher risk of readmission, in this study, the readmission risk was not statistically significantly different between stroke subtypes or over different periods when accounting for the competing risk of death.
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- Kelly L Sloane
- From the Department of Neurology (K.L.S., A.L.C.S.), Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Intramural Research Program (R.F.G.), NIH, Bethesda, MD; Department of Neurology (M.C.J.), School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (S.J.B, A.K.-N., W.D.R.), Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; Department of Epidemiology (J.C., S.K.), Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (A.K.-N.), College of Public Health, University of Kentucky, Lexington; Department of Biostatistics (A.L.C.S.), Epidemiology, and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; and School of Health Professions (S.K.), Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- From the Department of Neurology (K.L.S., A.L.C.S.), Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Intramural Research Program (R.F.G.), NIH, Bethesda, MD; Department of Neurology (M.C.J.), School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (S.J.B, A.K.-N., W.D.R.), Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; Department of Epidemiology (J.C., S.K.), Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (A.K.-N.), College of Public Health, University of Kentucky, Lexington; Department of Biostatistics (A.L.C.S.), Epidemiology, and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; and School of Health Professions (S.K.), Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- From the Department of Neurology (K.L.S., A.L.C.S.), Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Intramural Research Program (R.F.G.), NIH, Bethesda, MD; Department of Neurology (M.C.J.), School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (S.J.B, A.K.-N., W.D.R.), Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; Department of Epidemiology (J.C., S.K.), Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (A.K.-N.), College of Public Health, University of Kentucky, Lexington; Department of Biostatistics (A.L.C.S.), Epidemiology, and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; and School of Health Professions (S.K.), Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- From the Department of Neurology (K.L.S., A.L.C.S.), Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Intramural Research Program (R.F.G.), NIH, Bethesda, MD; Department of Neurology (M.C.J.), School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (S.J.B, A.K.-N., W.D.R.), Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; Department of Epidemiology (J.C., S.K.), Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (A.K.-N.), College of Public Health, University of Kentucky, Lexington; Department of Biostatistics (A.L.C.S.), Epidemiology, and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; and School of Health Professions (S.K.), Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- From the Department of Neurology (K.L.S., A.L.C.S.), Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Intramural Research Program (R.F.G.), NIH, Bethesda, MD; Department of Neurology (M.C.J.), School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (S.J.B, A.K.-N., W.D.R.), Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; Department of Epidemiology (J.C., S.K.), Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (A.K.-N.), College of Public Health, University of Kentucky, Lexington; Department of Biostatistics (A.L.C.S.), Epidemiology, and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; and School of Health Professions (S.K.), Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- From the Department of Neurology (K.L.S., A.L.C.S.), Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Intramural Research Program (R.F.G.), NIH, Bethesda, MD; Department of Neurology (M.C.J.), School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (S.J.B, A.K.-N., W.D.R.), Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; Department of Epidemiology (J.C., S.K.), Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (A.K.-N.), College of Public Health, University of Kentucky, Lexington; Department of Biostatistics (A.L.C.S.), Epidemiology, and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; and School of Health Professions (S.K.), Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- From the Department of Neurology (K.L.S., A.L.C.S.), Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Intramural Research Program (R.F.G.), NIH, Bethesda, MD; Department of Neurology (M.C.J.), School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (S.J.B, A.K.-N., W.D.R.), Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; Department of Epidemiology (J.C., S.K.), Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (A.K.-N.), College of Public Health, University of Kentucky, Lexington; Department of Biostatistics (A.L.C.S.), Epidemiology, and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; and School of Health Professions (S.K.), Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- From the Department of Neurology (K.L.S., A.L.C.S.), Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Intramural Research Program (R.F.G.), NIH, Bethesda, MD; Department of Neurology (M.C.J.), School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (S.J.B, A.K.-N., W.D.R.), Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; Department of Epidemiology (J.C., S.K.), Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (A.K.-N.), College of Public Health, University of Kentucky, Lexington; Department of Biostatistics (A.L.C.S.), Epidemiology, and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; and School of Health Professions (S.K.), Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- From the Department of Neurology (K.L.S., A.L.C.S.), Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Intramural Research Program (R.F.G.), NIH, Bethesda, MD; Department of Neurology (M.C.J.), School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (S.J.B, A.K.-N., W.D.R.), Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; Department of Epidemiology (J.C., S.K.), Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Department of Epidemiology (A.K.-N.), College of Public Health, University of Kentucky, Lexington; Department of Biostatistics (A.L.C.S.), Epidemiology, and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; and School of Health Professions (S.K.), Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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Hall YN, Anderson ML, McClure JB, Ehrlich K, Hansell LD, Hsu CW, Margolis KL, Munson SA, Thompson MJ, Green BB. Relationship of Blood Pressure, Health Behaviors, and New Diagnosis and Control of Hypertension in the BP-CHECK Study. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2024; 17:e010119. [PMID: 38328915 DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.123.010119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Undiagnosed hypertension and uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) are common and contribute to excess cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. We examined whether BP control, changes in BP, and patient behaviors and attitudes were associated with a new hypertension diagnosis. METHODS We performed a post hoc analysis of 323 participants from BP-CHECK (Blood Pressure Checks for Diagnosing Hypertension), a randomized diagnostic study of BP measuring methods in adults without diagnosed hypertension with elevated BP recruited from 12 primary care clinics of an integrated health care system in Washington State during 2017 to 2019. All 323 participants returned a positive diagnostic test for hypertension based on 24-hour ambulatory BP monitoring and were followed for 6 months. We used linear regression to examine the relationships between a new hypertension diagnosis (primary independent variable) and differences in the change in study outcomes from baseline to 6-month. RESULTS Mean age of study participants was 58.3 years (SD, 13.1), 147 (45%) were women, and 253 (80%) were of non-Hispanic White race. At 6 months, 154 of 323 (48%) participants had a new hypertension diagnosis of whom 88 achieved target BP control. Participants with a new hypertension diagnosis experienced significantly larger declines from baseline in BP (adjusted mean difference: systolic BP, -7.6 mm Hg [95% CI, -10.3 to -4.8]; diastolic BP, -3.8 mm Hg [95% CI, -5.6 to -2.0]) compared with undiagnosed peers. They were also significantly more likely to achieve BP control by 6 months compared with undiagnosed participants (adjusted relative risk, 1.5 [95% CI, 1.1 to 2.0]). At 6 months, 101 of 323 participants (31%) with a positive ambulatory BP monitoring diagnostic test remained with undiagnosed hypertension, uncontrolled BP, and no antihypertensive medications. CONCLUSIONS Approximately one-third of participants with high BP on screening and ambulatory BP monitoring diagnostic testing remained with undiagnosed hypertension, uncontrolled BP, and no antihypertensive medications after 6 months. New strategies are needed to enhance integration of BP diagnostic testing into clinical practice. REGISTRATION URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT03130257.
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- Yoshio N Hall
- Kidney Research Institute (Y.N.H.), University of Washington, Seattle
- Nephrology Section, VA Puget Sound HCS, Seattle, WA (Y.N.H.)
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- Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA (M.L.A., J.B.M., K.E., L.H., C.H., B.B.G.)
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- Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA (M.L.A., J.B.M., K.E., L.H., C.H., B.B.G.)
- Kaiser Permanente Bernard J Tyson School of Medicine, Pasadena, CA (J.B.M., B.B.G.)
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- Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA (M.L.A., J.B.M., K.E., L.H., C.H., B.B.G.)
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- Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA (M.L.A., J.B.M., K.E., L.H., C.H., B.B.G.)
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- Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA (M.L.A., J.B.M., K.E., L.H., C.H., B.B.G.)
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- Department of Human Centered Design and Engineering (S.A.M.), University of Washington, Seattle
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- Clinical Research Scientist, Digital Health Center of Excellence, Google, Seattle, WA (M.J.T.)
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- Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA (M.L.A., J.B.M., K.E., L.H., C.H., B.B.G.)
- Kaiser Permanente Bernard J Tyson School of Medicine, Pasadena, CA (J.B.M., B.B.G.)
- Washington Permanente Medical Group, Seattle (B.B.G.)
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Washington T, Walton QL, Kaye H, Hong JS, Cook B. Exploring self-care practices of African American informal kinship caregivers. CHILD & FAMILY SOCIAL WORK 2024; 29:12-23. [PMID: 38957268 PMCID: PMC11218681 DOI: 10.1111/cfs.13047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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African American caregivers providing informal kinship care are vulnerable to chronic stress. Research has indicated stress increases individuals' risk for many adverse physical and mental health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and depression. Given the adverse outcomes related to stress, identifying mechanisms to help these caregivers lower and manage their stress is critical to their overall health and well-being. This pilot qualitative study aimed to explore the self-care practices of 12 African Americans providing informal kinship care using a phenomenological approach. Three themes emerged: (a) behaviours to manage stress levels, (b) support network reminding caregivers to take care of themselves and (c) prioritizing my own needs. Specifically, our findings indicate that some caregivers have high-stress levels and engage in maladaptive coping behaviours. The children they cared for reminded them to take care of themselves by attending doctors' appointments or getting their nails done. Nevertheless, some caregivers prioritized their needs by participating in positive self-care behaviours, such as listening to jazz and gospel music and exercising. Prevention and intervention programs that focus on improving caregivers' health should consider the role of self-care practices.
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- Tyreasa Washington
- Child Trends, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
- Department of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
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- Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
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- School of Social Work, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Department of Social Welfare, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Abbasi H, Fahimfar N, Surkan PJ, Azadbakht L. Dietary total, plant, and animal protein intake in relation to cardiovascular outcomes and inflammatory factors in elderly men: A cross-sectional study. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:1230-1244. [PMID: 38370059 PMCID: PMC10867484 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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The source and amount of protein intake may influence cardiovascular and inflammatory risk, especially in elders who are often more vulnerable. However, findings on elders have been contradictory. Therefore, we examined the association between dietary total, plant, and animal protein intake in relation to cardiovascular outcomes and inflammatory factors in elderly men. The present cross-sectional study included 357 elderly men. A validated and reliable food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was used to assess dietary intake. All biochemical factors including triglycerides (TG), fasting blood sugar (FBS), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), interleukin 6 (IL6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were measured. Waist circumference (WC) and blood pressure (BP) were also assessed. A significant inverse association was found between animal protein intake and systolic blood pressure (SBP; OR: 0.62; 95% CI: 0.42, 0.91; ptrend = .014). There were significant inverse associations between plant protein intake and WC (OR: 0.34; 95% CI: 0.17, 0.68; ptrend < .001), FBS (OR: 0.51; 95% CI: 0.29, 0.89; ptrend = .018) and Hs-CRP (OR: 0.39; 95% CI: 0.21, 0.70; ptrend = .002). Moreover, significant inverse associations were also found between total protein intake and SBP (OR: 0.54; 95% CI: 0.33, 0.86; ptrend = .010) and total protein and Hs-CRP (OR: 0.50; 95% CI: 0.28, 0.88; ptrend = .015). In elderly men, a high dietary intake of plant protein was associated with lower odds of having high WC, FBS, and Hs-CRP. In addition, high dietary intake of animal protein was associated with higher odds of having a high SBP level, which was explained by higher intake of dairy products.
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- Hanieh Abbasi
- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and DieteticsTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Osteoporosis Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences InstituteTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences InstituteTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of International HealthJohn Hopkins School of Public HealthBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and DieteticsTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
- Diabetes Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences InstituteTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food ScienceIsfahan University of Medical SciencesIsfahanIran
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Hall HM, Ashley KC, Schadler AD, Naseman KW. Evaluation of a Pharmacist-Managed Diabetes Transitions of Care Medication Management Clinic. Sci Diabetes Self Manag Care 2024; 50:32-43. [PMID: 38243762 DOI: 10.1177/26350106231221463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of a pharmacist-managed transitions of care (TOC) clinic on outcomes in a posthospitalization population with diabetes. METHODS A retrospective single center cohort study utilized electronic health records to identify discharged patients followed by the inpatient endocrinology team. The primary outcome was 30-day readmission rates in the target population. Secondary outcomes include 90-day readmission rates, time to first follow-up, emergency department/urgent care encounters, change in A1C, retention with endocrinology, referrals for diabetes education, and types of interventions. The control group included patients prior to the initiation of the TOC clinic compared to patients seen in the TOC clinic, evenly matched by A1C. Readmission rates and other clinical data were queried up to 4 months after discharge. RESULTS Patients in the TOC cohort had similar 30-day readmission rates compared to the non-TOC cohort and were found to have lower A1C values within 120 days of discharge. Overall, patients in the TOC cohort were more likely to have a follow-up appointment and had closer follow-up after discharge. CONCLUSION This study highlights that although there was no difference in readmission rates, a pharmacist-managed diabetes TOC clinic may decrease time to follow-up and improve long-term diabetes outcomes.
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- Hayley M Hall
- University of Kentucky HealthCare, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Kentucky Children's Hospital - Pediatrics and University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington, Kentucky
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Qin S, Xiang M, Gao L, Cheng X, Zhang D. Uric acid is a biomarker for heart failure, but not therapeutic target: result from a comprehensive meta-analysis. ESC Heart Fail 2024; 11:78-90. [PMID: 37816496 PMCID: PMC10804193 DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.14535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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AIMS This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the association between serum uric acid (SUA) levels and the incidence rate and prognosis of heart failure (HF), as well as the impact of uric acid-lowering treatment on HF patients. METHODS AND RESULTS PubMed and Embase were searched for original articles reporting on the association between SUA and HF incidence, adverse outcomes, and the effect of uric acid-lowering treatment in HF patients. Data were pooled using random effects or fixed effects models. Univariable meta-regression analysis assessed the influence of study characteristics on research outcomes. Statistical analyses were conducted using RevMan software and STATA software version 15.0. Eleven studies on HF incidence and 24 studies on adverse outcomes in HF patients were included. Higher SUA levels were associated with an increased risk of HF (RR: 1.81, 95% CI: 1.53-2.16), all-cause mortality (RR: 1.44, 95% CI: 1.25-1.66), cardiac death (RR: 1.56, 95% CI: 1.32-1.84), and HF rehospitalization (RR: 2.07, 95% CI: 1.37-3.13) in HF patients. Uric acid-lowering treatment was found to increase all-cause mortality in HF patients (RR: 1.15, 95% CI: 1.05-1.25). CONCLUSIONS Uric acid is an independent predictor of heart failure occurrence and adverse prognosis. Targeting uric acid lowering as a therapeutic intervention does not improve the prognosis of patients with heart failure. It may not be advisable to use traditional urate-lowering drugs in young patients with heart failure, and elderly patients should exercise caution when using them.
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- Shiwei Qin
- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated HospitalChongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated HospitalChongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated HospitalChongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated HospitalChongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated HospitalChongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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Leszczak J, Czenczek-Lewandowska E, Asif M, Baran J, Mazur A, Wyszyńska J. Risk factors and prevalence of hypertension in older adults from south-eastern Poland: an observational study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1450. [PMID: 38228769 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52009-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
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The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of hypertension and to investigate risk factors linked to hypertension in older adults. An observational study was conducted in a group of adults between 60 and 85 years of age, living in south-eastern Poland. In line with the specific inclusion criteria, 80 women and 29 men were enrolled for the study (109 adults). Participants' body weight, height, and body fat percentage (BFP) were assessed using a bioelectrical impedance analysis, blood pressure was measured using automated oscillometric sphygmomanometer, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary time were assessed using a tri-axial accelerometer, whereas data related to socio-economic and lifestyle factors were collected using a self-report technique. Arterial hypertension was found at a rate of 16% in participants with normal body weight, 22% in those with overweight and 85% in those with obesity. Body mass index (BMI) and BFP correlated significantly with systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). The highest median SBP and DBP values were found in the group of participants with obesity, and the lowest values were identified in those with normal body weight. Out of all the investigated socio-economic risk factors linked to hypertension, education level was the only one that showed significant associations. A logistic regression analysis was performed to check which factors were most strongly associated with hypertension in the study group. The stepwise method showed that hypertension was more common in participants with a higher BMI, and BFP and in those who did not meet MVPA recommendation.
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- Justyna Leszczak
- Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland.
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- Department of Statistics, Govt. Associate College, QadirPurRaan, Multan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College, University of Rzeszów, 35-959, Rzeszów, Poland
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
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